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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | July 2022
Table of Contents
Art and Culture Current Affairs | July 2022 ...................................................................................... 2

Awards and Honours Current Affairs | July 2022 ........................................................................... 3
Banking Current Affairs | July 2022 .................................................................................................... 8
Books and Authors Current Affairs | July 2022 ............................................................................. 19
Business and Economy Current Affairs | July 2022 ..................................................................... 21
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs | July 2022 ............................................ 25
Defence Current Affairs | July 2022 .................................................................................................26
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | July 2022 .............................................. 30
Days and Events Current Affairs | July 2022 ................................................................................. 33
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | July 2022 ...................................................................... 40
International Current Affairs | July 2022........................................................................................ 54
National Current Affairs | July 2022 .................................................................................................62
Appointments Current Affairs | July 2022 ................................................................................... 100
Obituaries Current Affairs | July 2022 ........................................................................................... 110
Person in News Current Affairs | July 2022 ................................................................................... 114
Science and Technology Current Affairs | July 2022 ................................................................. 117
Sports Current Affairs | July 2022 .................................................................................................... 121
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | July 2022 ............................................................. 132
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Art and Culture Current Affairs

Jammu Film Festival to begin from September 3
 The second edition of Jammu Film Festival will be held here from September 3, 2022.
 54 projects from 15 countries including feature films, documentaries, and shorts will be screened
during the event.
 The first ever international film festival here was held in September in 2019 in Jammu, the winter
capital of the Union Territory.
Kharchi Festival begins in Tripura
 The centuries-old seven-day long colourful 'Kharchi Puja' began in Tripura in July 2022.
 The annual 'Kharchi Puja' and festival are meant to cleanse the sins of mortal souls.
 The festival features 14 deities - Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesha,
Brahma, Abadhi (God of water), Chandra, Ganga, Agni, Kamdev and Himadri (Himalaya).
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Awards and Honours Current Affairs

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Awards presented on 30 July 2022
 Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar gave away Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
Awards in New Delhi on 30 Jul'22.
 It was presented to the Banks and States for their contribution to the AIF scheme.
 AIF was launched in 2020, under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package.
 It provides a medium-long term credit facility for investment in the creation of post-harvest
management infrastructure.
Jeffrey Armstrong receives ‘Distinguished Indologist for 2021’ award
 Canadian scholar Jeffrey Armstrong has received the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(ICCR) Distinguished Indologist award for 2021.
 He was presented the award on 26 July 2022 in Vancouver, Canada.
 This award has been conferred upon Armstrong “in recognition of his outstanding contribution
to the study of India’s history & culture.
 This award was instituted in 2015.
'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' instituted for the first time
 Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) has instituted a first-of-its-kind 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award'
for Excellence in Music.
 The initiative is supported by the Indian Arts & Cultural Society.
 Apart from a trophy or memento, the recognition will also include a significant cash
component.
 Dinesh Shahra's book - Sanatan Leela, was also launched during the event.
Manoj Mukund Naravane honoured for strengthening Indo-US ties
 Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has been honoured by the US-
India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) for his role in strengthening ties between India and
US.
 During his time as Chief of Staff, Gen Naravane helped with improving defence partnerships
between India & US.
 He served as the 27th Chief of the Indian Army Staff.
 Gen Naravane retired on 30 April 2022.
Indian-Origin professor Kaushik Rajashekara wins Global Energy Prize
 Kaushik Rajashekara, an Indian-origin professor at the University of Houston, has won the
prestigious Global Energy Prize for the year 2022.
 He has won the prize for outstanding contributions to transportation electrification and energy
efficiency technologies while reducing power generation emissions.
 This award is given by Global Energy Association in Russia.
 First awarded: 2003
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UAE honours Kamal Haasan by granting him Golden Visa

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 21 July 2022 granted Kamal Haasan, one of the Tamil film
industry's top stars, its prestigious 'Golden Visa.'
 The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa system, extending from 5 to 10 years.
 It is granted to achievers from various fields, professionals and those with promising abilities.
 UAE President: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
 Capital: Abu Dhabi
Winners of 68th National Film Awards announced
 The winners of the 68th National Film Awards-2020 were announced by Information &
Broadcasting Ministry on 22 July 2022 in New Delhi.
 Best Feature Film: Soorarai Pottru
 Best Actor: Suriya for Soorarai Pottru & Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji
 Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali for Soorarai Pottru
 Madhya Pradesh won the 'Most Film Friendly State' award.
 National Film Awards were first awarded in 1954.
Indian students bag three gold in international Olympiads
 Indian students bagged three gold, sixteen silver, and five bronze medals in various international
Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
 The Mathematics Olympiad was held in Norway and Biology Olympiad in Armenia, and the
other two were hosted by Switzerland and China.
 In the International Mathematical Olympiad,(IMO) the Indian team got one gold and five bronze
medals.
NAARM bags 2021 ICAR Sardar Patel Award
 The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) has bagged the Sardar
Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award 2021.
 It won the award in the Large Institute Category for its overall performance.
 NAARM was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1976, to
address issues related to agricultural research and education management, in India.
Malayalam filmmaker KP Kumaran honoured with JC Daniel Award 2022
 Malayalam filmmaker KP Kumaran has been honoured with Kerala’s highest film award, the JC
Daniel Award.
 He won the award for his contribution to the Malayalam film industry.
 The award comprises a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation, & a plaque.
 Kumaran made his directorial debut with Athithi in 1975 & won the National Award for Best
feature film in Malayalam for his film Rugmini in 1989.
DBS named 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney
 Singapore-based DBS bank has been recognised as the 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney.
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 DBS has been honoured with this title for the second time since 2018.
 Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, DBS has applied emerging technologies to help small-
to-medium enterprises (SMEs) manage their credit risk.
 Euromoney is a leading UK-based financial publication.
 DBS Bank CEO: Piyush Gupta
Mother Teresa Memorial Award presented to Dia Mirza
 The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) National Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza,
and Environmental Activist Mr. Afroz Shah were felicitated with Mother Teresa Memorial Awards
for Social Justice 2021 in July 2022.
 They were awarded for their commendable and notable achievements in Environmental
Sustainability.
 Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented the awards.
British Parliament felicitates BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
 BCCI President Sourav Ganguly as the former India captain was felicitated by the British
Parliament on 13 July 2022.
 He was felicitated on the same date July 13 when he led India to Natwest final win in 2002 and
exactly 20 years later on the same day he was honoured in the same city.
 He was elected as the President of BCCI in 2019.
'Order of the Rising Sun' award conferred on Narayanan Kumar
 Vice Chairman of the Chennai-based Sanmar Group Narayanan Kumar has been conferred
with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Govt of Japan.
 He has been awarded for his contribution to strengthening economic relations between Japan
and India.
 Mr Kumar is also the Chairman of the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Maha Metro & NHAI honoured for Asia's longest multi-layer viaduct
 Maharashtra's Maha Metro and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on 10 July 2022
received the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records certifications.
 They received the certifications for constructing the longest multi-layer viaduct in Asia.
 This multi-layer viaduct has been constructed on 3 metro stations under the Nagpur Metro Rail
project.
Gita Gopinath:1st woman to feature on wall of former chief economists
 India-born Gita Gopinath has become the first woman and second Indian to feature on the ‘wall
of former chief economists’ of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
 Raghuram Rajan was the first Indian to feature on this wall.
 Gita was the first-ever woman chief economist of the IMF.
 At present, she is serving as the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF since January 21, 2022.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award to be set up
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 Union Minister of State Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has announced the setting up
of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award in public administration.
 It will be given in the field of academic excellence.
 It will be set up in memory of the first President of India who had also laid the foundation stone
of the Indian Institute of Public Administration building complex in Delhi.
Winners of ''Fields Medal 2022'' announced
 4 mathematicians, including Ukrainian Maryna Viazovska, were awarded the prestigious Fields
Medal for the year 2022 on 5 July '22 in Finland.
 The other 3 winners are Hugo Duminil-Copin, June Huh & James Maynard.
 Viazovska is only the second female Fields Medalist, after the Iranian Maryam Mirzakhani in
2014.
 Fields Medal is awarded every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
Indian startup IG Drones wins 'Best Drone Organisation Award' 2022
 The Delhi-based IG Drones has been felicitated with the 2022 “Best Drone Organization - Start-
up Category” by Airwards.
 It has been selected for the award for its approach of helping local communities & giving access
to technology to various stakeholders during natural disasters and calamities.
 Airwards is the 1st panoptic global awards programme dedicated to the positive use of drones.
UK Parliament honours Tanuja Nesari with Ayurveda Ratna award
 Tanuja Nesari, Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has been conferred with the
'Ayurveda Ratna Award' by the UK Parliament.
 Dr Nesari has been honoured for her exceptional service of the highest order for the promotion
of Ayurveda.
 The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences (ITSappg) conferred this
award on Dr Nesari.
Sini Shetty wins Miss India 2022
 Sini Shetty was declared the winner of the Femina Miss India 2022 title.
 The event took place at the Jio World Convention Centre on 3 July 2022.
 Rubal Shekhawat, from Rajasthan was crowned Femina Miss India 2022 1st Runner Up.
 Shinata Chauhan, from Uttar Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India 2022 2nd Runner Up.
Ashok Soota conferred with CII Quality Ratna Award 2021
 Ashok Soota, founder and Executive Chairman of Happiest Minds Technologies, has been
conferred with CII Quality Ratna Award 2021.
 This award is given annually in recognition of outstanding leadership, contribution, and
distinguished service to the Quality Movement in India.
 It was constituted in the year 2019.
 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President - Sanjiv Bajaj
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NTPC recognized as the 'Most Preferred Workplace' of 2022

 NTPC has been recognized as one of the “Most Preferred Workplaces of 2022".
 It was recognized in the premier edition of “Most Preferred Workplaces 2022" organized by
Team Marksmen in association with India Today on 1 July 2022.
 The award showcases and celebrates organizations which have managed to maximize
employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity alongside organizational performance.
NHA felicitates 1,000 doctors for work under PM-JAY
 The National Health Authority (NHA) felicitated around 1,000 doctors for their work under the
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme, in July 2022.
 It also announced Ayushman Bharat Utkrist Chikitsak Samman, Ayushman Bharat Utkrist
Chikitsalaya Samman, and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Fellowship.
 All these awards will be conferred in September 2022.
Michelle Poonawalla receives the coveted Shiromani Award
 Michelle Poonawalla received the Shromani Award at NRI World Summit 2022, United Kingdom
in July 2022.
 She has been awarded for her contribution to the field of art.
 In addition to Poonawalla, the Shiromani Award was also awarded to Shri Sadhu Bhramvihari,
Lord Rami Ranger, Rita Hinduja Chhabria, Dr. Kamel Hothi OBE and Falguni Shane Peacock.
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Banking Current Affairs

RBI imposes restrictions on two UP-based cooperative banks
 RBI has imposed several restrictions, including on fund withdrawals, on two Uttar Pradesh-
based cooperative banks in view of their deteriorating financial position.
 The two lenders are Lucknow Urban Co-operative Bank and Urban Co-operative Bank Limited,
Sitapur.
 The restrictions under the Banking Regulation Act will remain in force for six months.
 RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Reliance, Ola & Rajesh Exports sign program agreement under PLI scheme
 Reliance New Energy, Ola Electric, and Rajesh Exports have signed a program agreement under
government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for advanced chemistry cell (ACC)
battery storage.
 As per the agreement, the companies will build a total of 50 gigawatt hours (Gwh) of battery
storage.
 They will receive ₹18,100 crore under government's incentive program.
RBI gives fresh ray of hope to payment aggregator license aspirants
 RBI has allowed another window to payment aggregators (PAs) existing as of March 2020 to
apply to the central bank for a licence.
 PAs could now apply for a licence by September 30, 2022.
 Those applying should have a minimum net worth of Rs 15 crore as on March 31, 2022.
 The RBI also said that the timeline of March 31, 2023, for achieving the net worth of Rs 25 crore
by PAs would remain.
RBI sets October 1 deadline for CoF data purge
 RBI said with effect from October 1, no entity in the card transaction/payment chain, other than
card issuers or card networks, can store CoF (card on file) data.
 Any such data stored must be purged.
 Other than card issuer & card network, the merchant or its payment aggregator, can save the
CoF data for a maximum of transaction date plus 4 days or till settlement date, whichever is
earlier.
Rajasthan inks pact with Telangana to set up women's bank
 Rajasthan Grameen Aajivika Vikas Parishad (RGAV) on 25 July 2022 signed an MoU with the
Telangana government’s Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation.
 This agreement was signed to set up 'Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi', a financial institution for women,
in Rajasthan.
 This institution will be operated entirely by women & will act as a complementary body to the
formal banking system.
Coca-Cola signs on Neeraj Chopra for Limca Sportz promotion
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 Coca-Cola has signed Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for Limca Sportz promotion.
 Recently, Neeraj Chopra has become the first-ever Indian to win a silver medal at World
Athletics Championships with his best throw of 88.13 m.
 Also, Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 in
England due to an injury he picked up at World Athletics Championships.
ISRO earns $279 million in foreign exchange through satellite launches
 ISRO has earned 279 million dollars in foreign exchange by launching satellites for global clients.
 ISRO in association with its commercial arms has successfully launched 345 foreign satellites
from 34 countries on-board Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
 Recently on June 30, PSLV-C53 mission by ISRO, successfully launched 3 Singapore customer
satellites: DS-EO, NeuSAR and SCOOB-1.
Banks can look at having paperless branches: RBI discussion paper
 A discussion paper on 'Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance' was released by RBI.
 In discussion paper, RBI said it intends to prepare a strategy based on the global best practices
on mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change.
 RBI suggested that banks and other financial institutions could consider eliminating the use of
paper at their branches as well as introduce e-receipts at ATMs.
RBI launches awareness campaign for Unclaimed deposits
 RBI has launched a national campaign with a focus on the eight states that have maximum
amount of unclaimed deposits.
 Unclaimed deposits in banks jumped to Rs 48,262 crore in FY22 from Rs 39,264 crore in FY21.
 Balances in savings/current accounts not operated for 10 years, or term deposits not claimed
within 10 years from the date of maturity, are classified as "unclaimed deposits".
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts
 Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted, prompting evacuations in
the region.
 The authorities have raised the alert level to the highest level of 5.
 Earlier this year, on January 15, The Hunga Tonga volcano eruption destroyed the uninhabited
island of Hunga Tonga Ha’apai.
 It is now officially the largest explosive eruption of the 21st century.
Frauds reported by PSBs decline to Rs 3,204 crore in FY22
 As per RBI data, the amount involved in fraud cases reported by public sector banks (PSBs) has
come down.
 PSBs reported 5,624 cases of fraud in 2017-18, involving ₹28,884 crore, which declined to 2,369
cases corresponding to ₹3,204 crore in 2021-22.
 The net profit of PSB's increased to ₹66,519 crore in 2021-22 against ₹31,820 crore in 2020-21.
 Gross NPAs of PSBs fell to ₹5,41,750 crore.
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Competition Commission clears Axis Bank-Citi deal

 Competition Commission has approved Axis Bank's proposed acquisition of Citi's consumer
business in India, one of the largest deals in the country's financial services space.
 This deal worth Rs 12,325 crore was announced on March 30.
 Under the deal Axis Bank would take over Citi's credit cards, personal loans and wealth
management businesses that are focused on the affluent segment.
RBI allows IDBI Bank bidders to own more than 40%
 RBI have accepted the Centre’s request for allowing non-financial institutions and non-
regulated entities to own more than 40 per cent of IDBI Bank.
 The government and LIC are going to sell 51-74% of the lender through a strategic divestment.
 The IDBI Bank was categorized as a 'Private Sector Bank' for regulatory purposes by the Reserve
Bank of India with effect from 21 January 2019.
Global GDP growth to slow to 2.7% in 2022
 Global GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.7 percent in 2022 and 2.6 percent in 2023, according
to global financial services provider S&P Global Market Intelligence.
 This follows after a 3.3 per cent GDP contraction in 2020 and a 5.8 percent rebound in 2021.
 The 2022 forecast is due to the US economy’s weaker first-half performance.
U.S. firm Panattoni to invest $200mn in logistics parks in India
 U.S. firm Panattoni will invest $200 million (about ₹1,597 crore) in India to develop four industrial
and logistics parks across major cities as it sees huge growth potential amid rising demand for
warehouses.
 Panattoni, a global leader in industrial & logistics real estate development debuted in Asian
market with India.
 Panattoni India Development Pvt. Ltd. is headquartered in Bengaluru.
RBI penalises three cooperative banks for violating norms
 RBI on July 25 penalised three cooperative banks for not complying with certain regulatory
norms.
 A monetary penalty of Rs 45 lakh was imposed on Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank for reporting
cases of frauds with delay.
 A penalty of Rs 2 lakh was imposed on Odisha-based The United Puri-Nimapara Central Co-
operative Bank and a penalty of Rs 3 Lakh on Jila Sahakari Kendriya Bank Maryadit.
Canara Bank launches its mobile app-Canara ai1
 Canara Bank on 22 July 2022 launched a mobile banking super app called Canara ai1.
 The banking app would be a one-stop solution with more than 250 features to cater to the
banking needs of its customers.
 It is aimed to eliminate the need to have multiple mobile apps for availing different banking
services.
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 Canara Bank MD & CEO: Lingam Venkat Prabhakar

 Headquarters: Bangalore
ADB approves $96 mn loan for safe drinking water in Himachal Pradesh
 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $96.3 mn loan to fund safe drinking water
and sanitation project in Himachal Pradesh.
 The loan has been provided under the Himachal Pradesh Rural Drinking Water Improvement &
Livelihood Project.
 The ADB project will connect 75,800 households to the service, providing an uninterrupted water
supply to about 370,000 residents across 10 districts.
SBI launches WhatsApp Banking Services
 SBI has officially begun offering WhatsApp banking services to its customers.
 Customers can know their account balance and check mini statements on the go via SBI
WhatsApp banking services.
 Recently in July, Open agri network Samunnati has entered into a co-lending partnership with
SBI to expand its outreach to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
 SBI Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
HDFC Bank to be among global top 10 banks after merger
 HDFC Bank will be among the world’s top 10 most valuable banks after its merger with parent
HDFC.
 The combined market cap of HDFC Bank and HDFC would be around $160 billion.
 HDFC Bank is a systemically important bank in India along with SBI and ICICI Bank.
 Recently in April, RBI approved HDFC Bank's proposed merger with parent and mortgage lender
Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (HDFC)
Centre appoints Sanjay Kumar Jain as NLMC interim head
 The Centre has appointed Sanjay Kumar Jain as interim CEO of National Land Management
Corporation (NLMC).
 NLMC will own, hold, manage and monetize such land and assets of the PSUs that are to be
closed down and the surplus non-core land assets of government-owned companies under
strategic disinvestment.
 NLMC was incorporated on June 3 as a wholly-owned Government of India company.
Droupadi Murmu to take oath as 15th President of India
 Droupadi Murmu to take oath as the 15th President of India today.
 The oath of the office will be administered by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana.
 She will be the first President to be born after Independence and is the youngest to occupy the
top post.
 She is also the first tribal woman candidate and second woman in the country to occupy the
highest constitutional position of India.
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Centre considering extension of PMAY-Urban Mission up to March 2024

 The extension of government's flagship urban housing scheme, Prime Minister Awas Yojana
(PMAY) Urban up to March 2024 is under consideration by the Ministry of Housing.
 Meanwhile, an interim extension of 6 months for all verticals except Credit Linked Subsidy
Scheme has been granted.
 Since June 25, 2015 the scheme has provided all-weather 'pucca' houses to all eligible urban
beneficiaries.
Nakul Jain hired as CEO of Paytm gateway biz
 One97 Communications, the parent entity of Paytm, has hired Nakul Jain as CEO of Paytm
Payments Services Ltd (PPSL).
 Jain earlier served as managing director of private banking, priority banking, deposits and
branch banking at Standard Chartered Bank.
 Praveen Sharma, the former CEO of Paytm Payments Services, has been moved to lead the
company’s commerce vertical.
India's GDP to grow 7% this fiscal: FICCI survey
 FICCI has projected India's economy to grow 7% in the current fiscal, lower than the earlier
projection of 7.4% in April, mainly due to the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
 The median growth forecast for agriculture and allied activities has been pegged at 3% for
2022-23 while industry and services sectors are anticipated to grow 6.2% and 7.8%, respectively.
 FICCI President: Sanjiv Mehta
RBI sees regulation violation by Sberbank, Russia’s largest Bank
 RBI has sought an explanation from Russia’s Sberbank for violation of domestic banking
regulations.
 Russia’s largest bank allegedly paid a bonus to its Indian CEO Ivan Nosov for performance year
2019 to 2021 without the RBI’s approval.
 Banking rules in India require a lender to seek the RBI's approval on bonus payments to key
executives.
Headquarters: Mumbai
ADB slashes India's growth forecast to 7.2% for FY23
 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) slashed growth forecast for India to 7.2% for FY23 from
7.5% estimated earlier citing higher than anticipated inflation since April and subsequent
monetary tightening by the central bank.
 Recently in July, ADB was the 2nd largest lender to Sri Lanka with $359.6 million in credit in last
4 months. India emerged as the top lender extending $376.9 million.
IndusInd Bank partners with EazyDiner to launch co-branded credit card
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 IndusInd Bank has announced a partnership with EazyDiner to launch a co-branded credit card,
called EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Credit Card.
 The partnership is aimed at enhancing customer dining experience.
 Recently in July, IndusInd Bank board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 20,000 crore in debt
to fund business growth.
 IndusInd Bank CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
Centre cuts windfall tax on crude oil
 The central government lowered the windfall tax on crude oil production to ₹17,000 per tonne
from ₹23,250 per tonne.
 It scrapped the ₹6 per litre export tax on petrol.
 The levy on diesel was cut to ₹10 per litre from ₹13 per litre earlier, and on aviation turbine fuel
to ₹4 per litre from ₹6 per litre.
 The Government also clarified that SEZ units would now be exempt from the windfall tax.
RBI renews its statement of commitment to FX Global Code
 RBI has renewed its statement of commitment to the FX Global Code, which is a compilation of
best market practices formulated by central banks worldwide.
 The code was initially launched in May, 2017 and updated on July 15, 2021.
 RBI had also facilitated formation of India Foreign Exchange Committee (IFXC) to promote
adoption and adherence of the Code among FX market participants in India.
Microsoft introduces Workplace social app 'Viva Engage'
 Microsoft is introducing Viva Engage, a new app in Teams that helps build community and
connection, along with providing tools for personal expression.
 On this app, leaders can share news and insights, answer questions, and facilitate two-way
conversations.
 With Storyline and Stories features, employees can connect with co-workers, and share their
thoughts, expertise, passions, and ideas.
RBI hikes Capital Adequacy Ratio for Urban Cooperative Banks to 12%
 RBI has hiked the minimum Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)
with deposits above Rs 100 crore to 12 per cent from 9.0 per cent.
 RBI has allowed till March 2026 to meet revised CAR norm in phases for UCBs that don't meet it
currently.
 It has retained the norm of a minimum CAR of 9 per cent for tier-1 banks. Tier-1 banks are those
with deposits up to Rs 100 crore.
Urban co-operative banks to have four-tiered regulatory framework: RBI
 On the recommendations of an expert committee headed by NS Vishwanathan, RBI has
adopted a four-tiered regulatory framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) based on size
of deposits, with an aim to strengthen their financial soundness.
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 A minimum net worth of Rs 2 crore for Tier 1 UCBs operating in single district and Rs 5 crore for
all other UCBs (of all tiers) has been stipulated.
CII-Exim Bank Conclave: India and Africa partners in progress
 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the CII-Exim Bank conclave and said
"India and Africa were partners in progress".
 He emphasized bringing cost-effective solutions to drinking water, healthcare, education and
power generation.
 He also emphasized inclusion of emerging areas, such as solar energy, start-ups, and digital
infrastructure for partnership.
DBS named 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney
 Singapore-based DBS bank has been recognised as the 'World's Best SME Bank' by Euromoney.
 DBS has been honoured with this title for the second time since 2018.
 Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, DBS has applied emerging technologies to help small-
to-medium enterprises (SMEs) manage their credit risk.
 Euromoney is a leading UK-based financial publication.
 DBS Bank CEO: Piyush Gupta
Morgan Stanley cuts India's FY23 GDP estimate by 0.40%
 Brokerage firm Morgan Stanley reduced its forecast for India's GDP growth estimate by 0.4 per
cent to 7.2 per cent for the Financial Year 2023 due to slower global growth.
 RBI has also estimated the GDP growth rate at 7.2 percent for the current fiscal.
 Morgan Stanley further said the growth will further slow down to 6.4 per cent in the FY24, which
is 0.3% lower than the earlier forecast.
IndusInd Bank board gives nod to mobilise Rs 20,000 cr
 IndusInd Bank board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 20,000 crore in debt to fund business
growth.
 The board approved raising funds through debt securities in any permitted mode on a private
placement basis.
 Recently in July, RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on IndusInd Bank for non-compliance with
certain Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
 IndusInd Bank CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
Ola Electric invests $500 Million in Bengaluru-based cell R&D facility
 Ola Electric is investing $500 million in a cell research and development facility in Bengaluru.
 The facility would house advanced labs and high-tech equipment for battery innovation.
 Ola recently unveiled its first Li-ion cell NMC 2170.
 The company was recently also allocated 20GWh capacity under the ACC PLI scheme by the
government for developing advanced cells in India.
RBI imposes restrictions on Mumbai-based Raigad Sahakari Bank
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 RBI imposed several restrictions on Mumbai-based co-operative bank Raigad Sahakari Bank.
 A withdrawal cap of Rs 15,000 per customer is placed and it will remain in force for a period of
six months.
 RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs 6 lakh on Shri Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu Urban Co-operative
Bank, for contravention of provisions related to 'Frauds - Classification and Reporting'.
Farmers' average income grew 1.3-1.7x in last 5 years says SBI study
 A study by SBI shows the average income of farmers rose by 1.3 -1.7 times across India between
financial year 2017-18 and 2021-22.
 Increase in income of farmers engaged in cash crops was noteworthy compared to farmers
growing non-cash crops.
 Income from allied and non-farm activities grew by a significant 1.4-1.8 times in line with the
increase in farmers’ income during the same period.
Yes Bank partners with JC Flowers ARC to sell 48k crore Bad Loans
 Yes Bank has selected JC Flowers ARC as partner to form an asset reconstruction company to
sell bad loans of the bank valuing ₹48,000 crore.
 The bank signed a binding term sheet with JCF ARC LLC and JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction
Pvt. Ltd. for this strategic partnership.
 This is being termed the single-largest bad loan deal.
 Yes Bank MD & CEO: Prashant Kumar
Pre-packed food items to attract 5% GST from 18 July
 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs clarified on Sunday single packages of food
items like cereals, pulses and flour weighing up to 25 kg will be considered as 'prepackaged and
labelled', liable to 5% GST from July 18.
 If a retail shopkeeper supplies in loose quantity the item bought from a manufacturer or
distributor in a 25 kg pack, such sale to consumers will not attract GST.
Tata Steel to invest ₹12,000 crore in FY23 in India and Europe
 Tata Steel plans to invest ₹8,500 crore in India and ₹3,500 crore on the company's operations in
Europe in FY23.
 In India, the focus will be on the Kalinganagar project expansion and mining activity.
 The company is expanding the capacity of its plant in Kalinganagar, Odisha from 3 MT to 8 MT.
 Tata Steel recently also spent ₹12,100 crore on the acquisition of Odisha based steel mill NINL.
Kotak Mahindra Bank becomes first to integrate with new IT portal
 Kotak Mahindra Bank has completed technical integration with the new e-filing portal of the
Income Tax (IT) department.
 After this, it has become the first private bank to fully integrate with this portal.
 Its customers can now pay their direct taxes through the e-pay tax tab on the portal using
Kotak net banking or by visiting a branch.
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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Chairman, MD & CEO - Uday Kotak

Israel sells Haifa Port to Adani Ports for $1.2 billion
 Israel sold Haifa Port, a major trade hub on its Mediterranean coast, to winning bidders Adani
Ports of India for $1.2 billion.
 Haifa Port said the new group will operate the port until 2054.
 Adani Ports, the largest transport utility in India, is targeting expansion and seeks to become the
premier global port group.
 Adani Ports CEO: Karan Adani
Headquarters: Ahmedabad
Embedded Value of LIC rises to ₹5.41 lakh crore
 Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported an embedded value of ₹5,41,492 crore as of
March 2022, a little higher than ₹5,39,686 crore six months ago.
 A year ago this figure stood at ₹96,605 crore on March 31, 2021.
 The Embedded Value (EV) is a measure of the consolidated value of shareholders' interest in the
life insurance business.
 LIC Chairman: M.R. Kumar
Trade Deficit widens to a record $26.1 Billion in June
 India’s trade deficit widened to record $26.18 billion in June.
 While goods exports increased and exceeded $40.1 billion, imports outpaced, reaching $66.3
billion on account of higher purchases of coal, gold and petroleum products.
 Coal imports jumped almost fourfold to $6.76 billion while gold imports almost trebled to
surpass $2.7 billion. Petroleum imports climbed 99.5% to $21.3 billion.
Airtel allots 1.2% equity shares to Google for $1 Billion
 Airtel has allotted preferential shares amounting to over ₹5,224 crore to Google while the
remaining $300 million will be invested through commercial agreements over the next five
years.
 Google now holds 1.2% stake in India’s No. 2 telecom service provider.
 The investment follows Google’s $4.5 billion investment in Reliance Jio in July 2020 for India
Digitization Fund.
Centre allows a private company, Bajaj Healthcare to process opium
 For the first time the central government allowed a private company, Bajaj Healthcare, to
process opium to extract alkaloids used to make pain-killers, cough syrups, and even cancer
drugs.
 The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Gwalior, licenses farmers to cultivate opium poppy;
supervises and controls the cultivation; and procures the opium produced by the licenced
cultivators.
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Raymond group appoints Atul Singh as Executive Vice Chairman

 Raymond appointed Atul Singh, former head of Coca-Cola India, as Executive Vice Chairman.
 This is a significant step for creating a future ready organisation that has since inception been
run by the founders - the Singhania family.
 The textile, apparel, retail and real estate conglomerate is going to mark its centenary year in
2025.
 Chairman & M D of Raymond: Gautam Hari Singhania
India’s imports from China rose to a record high in first half of 2022
 India’s imports from China reached a record $57.51 billion in the first half of 2022. Imports of
Chinese goods rose 34.5% from a year earlier and are set to surpass last year’s $97.5 billion
figure.
 India’s exports to China slid 35% and accounted for only $9.57 billion of the total $67.08 billion
in two-way trade.
 The trade deficit at half year mark stands at $47.94 billion.
Infosys buys BASE life science
 Infosys will acquire Denmark based BASE life science for about €110 million (₹875 crore) in an
all-cash deal.
 The acquisition will deepen Infosys’s expertise in the life sciences domain as well as strengthen
its footprint across Europe.
 The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of FY23.
 Infosys CEO: Salil Parekh
 Headquarters: Bengaluru
RBI fines Ola Financial Services
 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs 1.67 crore on Ola Financial Services Private
Limited for non-compliance with certain provisions related to Prepaid Payment Instruments
(PPI) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
 The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
RBI imposes penalty on 3 Co-operative Banks
 The Reserve Bank on 11 July imposed a penalty on three cooperatives banks, for deficiencies in
regulatory compliance.
 A penalty of ₹ 37.50 lakh has been imposed on The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank.
 A penalty of ₹ 50 lakh has been imposed on The Nasik Merchant's Co-operative Bank.
 A penalty of ₹ 2 lakh has been imposed on The National Central Cooperative Bank Limited.
Union Bank of India launches virtual banking lounge on Metaverse
 Union Bank of India on 8 July 2022 launched a Metaverse-based virtual lounge - Uni-verse,
where it will showcase its products to customers virtually.
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 It is the first Indian bank to open a virtual shop for publicity.

 In the initial phase, Uni-verse will host the bank’s product information and videos.
 Union Bank has launched this virtual lounge initiative in partnership with Tech Mahindra.
RBI imposes penalties on Federal Bank & Bank of India
 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 8 July 2022 imposed a penalty of Rs 5.72 crore on Federal Bank
for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
 RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs 70 lakh on Bank of India
for non-compliance with certain provisions of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
 RBI on 4 July 2022 also imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1.05 crore on Kotak Mahindra Bank.
RBI imposes penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank & IndusInd Bank
 Reserve Bank of India on 4 July 2022 imposed penalties on Kotak Mahindra Bank & IndusInd
Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
 A penalty of Rs 1.05 crore has been imposed on Kotak Mahindra Bank for contravention of
certain norms.
 A penalty of Rs 1 crore has been imposed on IndusInd Bank for non-compliance with certain
Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
 RBI Governor - Shaktikanta Das
Govt revamps Banks Board into Financial Services Institutions Bureau
 The government has approved the resolution for establishing the Financial Services Institutions
Bureau (FSIB) in place of the Banks Board Bureau (BBB).
 The FSIB will now select the chiefs of public sector banks & insurance companies.
 Bhanu Pratap Sharma, former Chairman, BBB, has been appointed as the initial Chairperson of
FSlB for a term of 2 years.
 The BBB was originally set up in 2016.
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Books and Authors Current Affairs

Atulananda Goswami, eminent Assamese writer, passes away
 Eminent Assamese writer Atulananda Goswami passed away at the age of 87 on 27 July 2022 in
Guwahati.
 Goswami was awarded the Sahitya Academy award for his novel 'Seneh Jorir Ganthi' in 2006.
 His other notable works include 'Namgharia', 'Rajpaat', 'Polatok' and 'Ashray'.
 He was known as a short story writer, a litterateur and a novelist par excellence.
'Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend' book released
 A book titled 'Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend' has been released.
 The book has been authored by Faisal Farooqui.
 It is based on the life of Actor Dilip Kumar, also known as Yusuf Khan.
 The author paints an intimate portrait of the actor, throwing light on some little-known
anecdotes from his illustrious life.
 Farooqui is the founder and CEO of Mouthshut.com.
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur releases three books by DPD
 Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on 24 July 2022 released three
books published by Directorate of Publications Division.
 The three books are: 'Moods, Moments and Memories - Former Presidents of India (1950-2017)';
'A Visual History First Citizen - Pictorial Record of President Ram Nath Kovind's Term',
and 'Interpreting Geometries - Flooring of Rashtrapati Bhavan'.
Book "The Resilient Entrepreneur" authored by Dhruti Shah released
 A book titled "The Resilient Entrepreneur" written by Dhruti Shah was launched in July 2022.
 It was launched globally in the presence of entrepreneurs from Singapore, India, & the US.
 The book has interviews of entrepreneurs who have faced the challenges head-on, stayed
resilient and successfully scaled their startups.
 Dhruti is an Associate Director at C2C Organizational Development Ltd.
'Beyond The Misty Veil, Temple Tales Of Uttarakhand' book released
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled a book titled "Beyond The Misty Veil, Temple
Tales of Uttarakhand" in July 2022.
 It has been written by retired senior IAS officer, Aradhana Johri.
 In her book, Johri talks about several shrines in Uttarakhand and outlines their history.
 The book also talks about the tales associated with them.
Book titled “The McMahon line: A century of discord” released
 A book titled “The McMahon line: A century of discord”, was released on 12 July 2022.
 It has been authored by former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and former Chief of Army Staff
General JJ Singh (Retd).
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 The book is based on the former Army chief’s experiences and research on the India-China
border dispute.
 A short film related to the McMahon line was also screened.
'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro' book released
 Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi launched a book in
Gujarati 'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro' on 9 July 2022.
 The book celebrates 75 freedom fighters and shares the stories of the sacrifices made by them
for the country.
 The book is a part of the ''Swadhinta Ka Amrit Mahotsav'' to mark the 75th year of the country's
Independence.
'Getting the Bread: The Gen-Z Way to Success' book released
 Prarthna Batra’s debut book titled 'Getting the Bread: The Gen-Z Way to Success' was launched
by Sakshi Malik on 7 July 2022.
 Prarthna is also the co-founder of Lajja Diaries - an online platform, to felicitate the gender
discourse on feminism and women's rights in India.
 She was featured in the February 2021 edition of Blub World in the young entrepreneur's section.
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Business and Economy Current Affairs

ICICI Pru Mutual Fund launches ICICI Pru Nifty IT Index Fund
 ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched ICICI Prudential Nifty IT Index Fund, an open-ended
index scheme replicating the Nifty IT index.
 The new fund offer (NFO) opened for subscription 28 July and will close on 8 August, 2022.
 The NIFTY IT index captures the performance of Indian information technology companies.
 The index comprises 10 companies.
Cabinet approves investment of ₹12,000 crore by BPCL's unit
 The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved additional investment of
$1,600 million (around ₹12,000 crore) by Bharat Petro Resources Ltd (BPRL) for development of
BM-SEAL-11 Concession Project in Brazil.
 The BPRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
 Since 2008, BPRL has been associated with development of this project in Brazil.
Piramal Enterprises gets RBI nod to start NBFC business
 Piramal Enterprises on 26 July 2022 received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to
start non-banking finance company (NBFC) operations.
 The licence is for initiating an NBFC not accepting public deposits.
 NBFCs are entities that provide bank-like financial services but don't hold a banking license &
are unregulated.
 Piramal Group CEO: Ajay Piramal
HDFC Mutual Fund launches Nifty Next 50 ETF, Nifty 100 ETF
 HDFC Mutual Fund has announced the launch of HDFC Nifty Next 50 ETF and HDFC NIFTY 100
ETF, in a bid to expand its suite of HDFC MF index solutions.
 These funds offer exposure to the Indian large-cap space.
 The new fund offer will open for subscription on July 25 and close on August 1, 2022.
 It offers high potential for growth as it may comprise the next league of Nifty 50 constituents.
Forex reserves decline to 20-month low to $572.7 billion
 India’s forex reserves fell to $572.7 billion as of 15 July 2022, the lowest in over 20 months.
 The reserves fell by $7.5 billion from the week ended 8 July, according to data released by RBI.
 The decline in foreign exchange reserves during the week is mainly due to foreign currency
assets that were down $6.5 billion.
European Central Bank raises interest rates after more than 11 years
 The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates for the first time in more than 11 years
as it tries to control soaring eurozone inflation.
 The central bank of 19 nations that share the euro currency, raised its key interest rate by 0.5
percent or 50 basis points to zero as against the expectation of a smaller hike of 25 basis points.
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RBI restricts three cooperative banks from conducting banking activity

 The Reserve Bank has announced severe restrictions on three cooperative banks.
 These include two banks from Maharashtra, the Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Limited and
the Raigad Sahakari Bank besides Karnatka-based Sri Mallikarjuna Pattana Sahakari Bank.
 Considering their poor liquidity position, the Reserve Bank has prohibited these three banks
from conducting any banking activity.
India's share of remittance from Gulf region declined in FY21
 The Reserve Bank of India has informed that the share of remittances from the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) region to India has declined in 2021.
 These observations were made in a recent article titled 'Headwinds of COVID-19 and India's
Inward Remittances'.
 Remittances are the second major source of external financing for low and middle-income
countries after foreign direct investment.
Quantum Mutual Fund launches India’s first Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund
 Quantum Mutual Fund (MF) has launched Quantum Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund.
 It is an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF.
 It is India’s first of its kind Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund (FoF).
 The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 1, 2022.
Adani gets LoI for 5G Services in Gujarat
 The Adani group secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
for grant of a unified license for the Gujarat circle.
 The unified license will allow the group to provide long-distance call and internet facilities in
Gujarat circle.
 In July, Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of Adani Group, inked a long-term sponsorship deal
with Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Ola Electric unveils indigenous Li-ion cell
 Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric on 12 July 2022 unveiled India's first
indigenously developed lithium-ion cell - NMC 2170.
 Ola will begin the mass production of this cell from its Chennai-based Gigafactory by 2023.
 The company was recently allocated 20GWh capacity under the ACC PLI scheme by the
Government of India for developing advanced cells in the country.
India’s imports of Russian oil surge record high
 India’s oil imports from Russia surged to a record of 9,50,000 barrels per day in June,
accounting for 20% of oil imports of India.
 India's fuel consumption in June rose by 23% from a year earlier.
 Global oil prices surged in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but Indian consumers have
been sheltered as Indian refiners have bought cheaper Russian fuel the West has shunned.
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RBI unveils rupee settlement system for international trade

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 11 July 2022 unveiled a rupee settlement system for
international trade.
 It aims to promote growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India & to support the
increasing interest of global trading community in Indian Rupee.
 This new mechanism will enable Indian exporters to receive advance payment against exports
from overseas importers in rupees.
RBI imposes restrictions, withdrawal caps on 4 banks
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed various restrictions on four cooperative banks.
 The restrictions have been imposed for six months and it includes cap on withdrawals for the
depositors.
 The four banks being put under restrictions by the RBI are are Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank,
Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank, Sangli Sahakari Bank, and Sharada Mahila Co-
operative Bank Limited.
Google launches 'Startup School India'
 Google on 6 July 2022 announced the launch of 'Startup School India' as part of the Google for
Startups initiative.
 It aims to organise accumulated knowledge into a structured curriculum to enable startups in
small cities to overcome various challenges.
 It will be a nine-week virtual programme and will involve chats between Google leaders and
collaborators from across the startup ecosystem.
Edelweiss General Insurance launches motor insurance product 'SWITCH'
 Edelweiss General Insurance on 4 July 2022 launched 'SWITCH' - India’s first on-demand
comprehensive motor insurance product.
 It has been launched under the insurance regulator IRDAI’s Sandbox initiative.
 SWITCH is a fully digital, mobile telematics-based motor policy that detects motion and
automatically activates insurance when the vehicle is driven, making it convenient for
customers.
SBI General Insurance launches cyber insurance plan
 SBI General Insurance has launched the Cyber VaultEdge insurance plan.
 It is a comprehensive cyber insurance cover for individuals that provides protection against
financial losses arising from cyber risks and attacks.
 It covers unauthorised e-transactions, loss of wages resulting from identity theft and instances
impacting online reputation including social media trolling and bullying.
RBI releases publication ‘Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks'
 The RBI released the web publication ‘Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks – March
2022’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal in June 2022.
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 Bank deposit growth (y-o-y) moderated to 10.0 per cent in March 2022 as compared with 11.9
per cent a year ago; current, savings and term deposits increased by 10.9 per cent, 13.3 per cent
and 7.9 per cent, respectively, during 2021-22.
India gets $1.75 bn World Bank loan for health & private investment
 The World Bank on 1 July 2022 approved loans totalling $ 1.75 billion to fund India’s 'PM
Ayushman Bharat scheme' and private investment to boost economic growth.
 Of the total loan, $1 billion will go towards the health sector, while the rest $750 million will be
for the private sector investment in the economy.
 World Bank Headquarters - Washington, D.C.
 World Bank President - David Malpass
Government authorises SBI to issue and encash Electoral Bonds
 The Union Government has authorised the State Bank of India for issue and encash Electoral
Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches from 1-10th of July 2022.
 The Electoral Bonds will be valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue and no
payment will be made to any payee Political Party, if the Electoral Bond is deposited after
expiry of the validity period.
Bajaj Allianz launches industry-first ‘Global Health Care’ plan
 Bajaj Allianz General Insurance on 28 June 2022 launched a new health insurance product
‘Global Health Care’.
 It is a comprehensive health indemnity insurance product that provides seamless cover to the
policyholder for planned as well as emergency treatment availed for domestic and international
usage.
 Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has collaborated with Allianz Partners for this product.
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Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs

Centre forms Committee on Minimum Support Price
 The Centre has formed a Committee on Minimum Support Price under the chairmanship of
Former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal.
 The panel will comprise Member (Agriculture) in NITI Aayog Ramesh Chand, Agricultural
Economist CSC Shekhar, etc.
 The panel will look at ways to strengthen the Agricultural Marketing System as per the changing
requirements of the country.
Defence Ministry sets up Apex Committee
 Defence Ministry has set up an apex committee with Defence Secretary as Chairman to conduct
a Performance and Efficiency Audit into various aspects of its activities.
 The members of the committee include Vice Chiefs of the three Services, Secretary Defence
(Finance), Chief of Integrated Staff Committee, Controller General of Defence
Accounts, Director General (Acquisition), etc.
Department of Consumer Affairs sets up a committee
 The Department of Consumer Affairs has set up a committee to develop a comprehensive
framework on the right to repair.
 The aim of the framework is to empower consumers and product buyers in the local market and
harmonize trade.
 Its aim is also to emphasize developing sustainable consumption of products and reduction in e-
waste.
GST Council forms GST Appellate Tribunal panel
 The GST Council has set up a Group of Ministers, chaired by Haryana Deputy Chief Minister
Dushyant Chautala.
 It will suggest required changes in the law for setting up the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
 The 6-member GoM would also ensure that the amendments are in line with various court
judgements relating to setting up the tribunal.
Govt approves financial assistance for journalists under 'JWS'
 Central Government has approved a proposal of the 'Journalist Welfare Scheme' (JWS)
Committee to provide financial relief to the families of 35 journalists who have lost their lives.
 It includes 16 families of journalists who died due to Covid-19.
 The families will be provided with assistance up to Rs. 5 lakhs.
 The JWS Committee is headed by Secretary, I&B Ministry, Apurva Chandra.
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Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy receives two MH 60R multi-role helicopters from US
 The Indian Navy received two MH 60R multi-role helicopters from the US at the Cochin
International Airport on 28 July 2022.
 The copters were delivered by the Special Air Assignment Mission Flight of the US Air Force.
 The first three helicopters delivered in 2021 are being utilized for training the Indian Navy crew.
 Another helicopter is scheduled to be delivered on 22 August 2022.
First indigenous aircraft carrier 'Vikrant' handed over to Indian Navy
 The Cochin Shipyard Ltd on 28 July 2022 handed over the country’s first indigenous aircraft
carrier - Vikrant, to the Indian Navy.
 The 262-meter-long aircraft carrier is the largest ever warship to be built in the country.
 It has been built at an overall cost of 20,000 crore rupees.
 It is scheduled to be inducted into the services of the Indian Navy by August 2022.
Tata Group delivers QRFV to to Indian Army
 Tata group’s arm for aerospace and defence, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has
delivered an indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle-Medium (QRFV) to the
Indian Army.
 The vehicle will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army in future conflicts and
war-like situations.
 Indian Army had earlier inducted Ultra Long Range Observation System earlier.
iDEX-DIO signs 100th contract for defence innovation
 iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence
Production, Ministry of Defence, ceremoniously embarked upon the milestone of signing its
100th contract on 26 July 2022.
 iDEX framework was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2018.
 It was launched with the objective that it would provide the platform of co-development in the
Defence sector.
India to set up Joint Theatre Commands of Tri-Services
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 24 July 2022 announced the setting up of joint theatre
commands of the tri-services to enhance coordination among the armed forces.
 Each of the theatre commands will have units of the Army, the Navy & the Air Force and all of
them will work as a single entity looking after security challenges in a specified geographical
territory.
Maritime Partnership Exercise conducted between India and Japan
 A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense
Force and Indian Navy on 23 July 2022 in Andaman Sea.
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 INS Sukanya and JS Samidare undertook various exercises including seamanship activities as
part of the operational interaction.
 The exercise was aimed at enhancing interoperability and streamlining seamanship and
communication procedures.
INS Sindhudhvaj decommissioned after 35 years of service to nation
 The Indian Navy’s Kilo-class submarine, INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned from service on
16 July 2022 after 35 years in service.
 Commissioned into the Navy in 1987, Sindhudhvaj, was one of the 10 Kilo-class submarines India
acquired from Russia between 1986 and 2000.
 It was the only submarine to be awarded the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) rolling trophy for
Innovation by PM Modi.
Rajnath Singh launches Project 17A stealth frigate 'Dunagiri'
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 15 July '22 launched the fourth P17A stealth frigate 'Dunagiri'
in Kolkata.
 The Project 17A frigate is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited.
 The P-17A class is a follow-on of the P-17 Shivalik Class with improved stealth features &
advanced weapons.
 The first two P-17A ships were launched in 2019 and 2020 while the third ship was launched in
May 2022.
Brazilian Navy delegation visits Western Naval Command
 A Brazilian Navy delegation led by Vice Adm Liberal Enio Zanelatto visited Western Naval
Command on 11 Jul'22.
 The delegation also visited Mazagon Docks Shipbuilders Ltd. & a Kalvari (Scorpene) class
submarine of the Indian Navy.
 The Brazilian Navy operates 4 Scorpene class submarines and is exploring options for
collaboration towards maintenance of the diesel-electric attack submarines.
Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (Coe) launched by IAF
 The IAF Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence under the aegis of UDAAN, was
inaugurated on 10 July 2022 at Air Force Station Rajokri, New Delhi.
 A Big Data Analytics and Al Platform has been commissioned in the IAF's Al Centre.
 It will handle all aspects of analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, neural
networks and deep learning algorithms.
INS Vikrant successfully completes 4th phase of sea trials
 The fourth phase of Sea Trials for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier- Vikrant was successfully
completed on 10 July 2022.
 INS Vikrant is the Indian Navy’s first Made in India aircraft carrier.
 It is constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
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 Its delivery is being targeted by the end of July 2022, followed by the commissioning of the ship
in August 2022.
Indian Navy's INS SATPURA and P8I participate in the RIMPAC Exercise
 Indian Navy's indigenous Frigate INS Satpura & P8I aircraft are taking part in the 28th edition of
the biennial Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC-22), the world's largest international maritime exercise.
 They are taking part in the harbour phase of the exercise at Pearl Harbour in the US.
 INS Satpura reached Hawaii on 27 Jun '22 while P8I aircraft arrived on 02 Jul '22 to take part in
the exercise.
CoE-SURVEI develops software to detect encroachments on defence land
 Centre of Excellence on Satellite & Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has
developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre.
 This software can automatically detect change on the ground, including unauthorised
constructions & encroachments in a time series using Satellite Imagery.
 The CoE-SURVEI was inaugurated in 2016.
Indian Army organises 'Suraksha Manthan - 2022'
 The Desert Corps of the Indian Army organised the “Suraksha Manthan 2022” at Jodhpur,
Rajasthan on 1 July 2022.
 It was organised on the aspects of Border & Coastal Security.
 It was jointly presided over by Pankaj Singh, Director General Border Security Force (BSF), VS
Pathania, Director General Indian Coast Guard and Rakesh Kapoor, General Officer
Commanding Desert Corps.
Indian Navy commissions the first ALH Squadron INAS 324
 Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on 04
Jul 2022.
 This unit is the first Naval Squadron on the Eastern Seaboard operating the indigenously
designed and built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III helicopters.
 INAS 324 squadron has been named ‘Kestrels’, after a bird species that has good sensory
capabilities.
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kadmatt visit Singapore
 As part of their deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kadmatt,
visited Singapore from 1-3 Jul'22.
 INS Sahyadri is an indigenously built multi-role stealth Frigate and INS Kadmatt is an
indigenously built ASW Corvette.
 The IN crew participated in professional interactions with the Singapore Navy (RSN) towards
enhancing mutual cooperation and interoperability.
India and Australia hold 9th Army to Army Staff Talks in Dehradun
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 The 9th Army to Army Staff Talks (AAST) between the Australian Army and Indian Army were
conducted in Dehradun on 29 June 2022.
 Talks were held at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun and both sides reviewed road map
for activities promoting defence cooperation.
 Australian Army delegation is on a visit to India from June 25 to August 01 2022.
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of a Demonstrator
 First flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator was carried out
successfully by DRDO from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka on 1 July 2022.
 The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development
Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, a premier research laboratory of DRDO.
 It is powered by a small turbofan engine.
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Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs

Chhattisgarh CM launches ‘Mahtari Rath’ for women's rights awareness
 Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on 28 July 2022 flagged off the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay
Rath’ with the aim of making the women of the state aware of their constitutional rights & laws.
 It will travel throughout the state informing people about women's rights through short films.
 Each chariot will have two lawyers, who will listen to the grievances of women & provide
information & advice.
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme launched by PM Modi
 PM Narendra Modi launched the Power Ministry’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme on 30 July 2022.
 The scheme aims at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the
Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and power departments.
 It has an outlay of over 3 lakh crore rupees over a period of five years from Financial Year 2021-
22 to 2025-26.
Gujarat becomes first state to launch semiconductor policy
 The Gujarat government on 27 July 2022 announced a dedicated ‘Gujarat Semiconductor Policy
2022-27’.
 With this, Gujarat has become the first state in the country to have a dedicated semiconductor
policy.
 This new policy offers a slew of incentives and subsidies to manufacture semiconductors.
 The policy was announced by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren launches Jharkhand Tourism Policy 2021
 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 23 July 2022 launched the tourism policy 2021 for
the state.
 Under the policy, the government would provide single window system, capital investment
subsidy at 20-25% up to a limit of ₹10 crore and reimbursement of 75% of net GST paid for a
period of five years to the investors in state’s tourism sector.
Karnataka cabinet gives nod to new employment policy
 The Karnataka government has approved the “Karnataka Employment Policy 2022-25".
 Medium scale industries where the minimum employment is 20, have been ordered to create
seven more jobs.
 If an industrial unit is planning on increasing its working capital by ₹50 crore, then it has been
ordered to create at least 30-50 more employment opportunities.
Burhanpur: First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country
 Burhanpur of Madhya Pradesh has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the
country.
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 Burhanpur is the only district in the country where people from each of 254 villages have access
to safe drinking water through taps.
 Only 36.54% of households in Burhanpur had potable drinking water through tap connections
at the time of the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission on 15th August 2019.
Assam CM launches ‘Swanirbhar Naari’ scheme in Guwahati
 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 19 July 2022 launched the ‘Swanirbhar Naari’
scheme in Guwahati.
 The scheme aims to empower indigenous weavers of the state and provide financial support to
their families.
 Under this scheme, the govt will procure handloom items directly from the weavers without
involving any middlemen through a specially developed Swanirbhar Naari web portal.
Himachal Pradesh: First state to connect all VLTD vehicles with ERSS
 Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to connect all registered
commercial vehicles equipped with Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with Emergency
Response Support System (ERSS).
 Now, these vehicles can be tracked anywhere in the country through VLTD.
 Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the system at a program organized in Shimla on 19
July 2022.
Govt formulates 'NAMASTE' scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank
 The Union govt has formulated a 'National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem -
NAMASTE' scheme for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.
 It aims to achieve outcomes like zero fatalities in sanitation work in India & providing all Sewer
and Septic tank sanitation workers alternative livelihoods.
 This scheme will be rolled out from 16 August 2022 across the 500 cities in India.
Centre extends RoSCTL scheme till March 31, 2024
 The Centre has extended the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies
(RoSCTL) till March 2024 to boost exports and job creation in the textile sector.
 After this decision, the rates of exports of apparel and garments will continue the same as
earlier.
 After the introduction of GST in 2017, the RoSL (Rebate of State Levies) scheme was replaced by
a new scheme RoSCTL in 2019.
Andhra Pradesh govt decides to rejoin Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
 Andhra Pradesh government has decided to rejoin the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY).
 Andhra Pradesh has decided to implement the PMFBY from the Kharif-2022 season.
 With this decision, crops of more than 40 lakh farmers of the state will get insurance cover in
case of natural calamity.
 Andhra Pradesh had opted out from PMFBY in 2020 citing higher premium prices.
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Hardeep Singh Puri launches 'SVANidhi Mahotsav'

 Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on 7 July 2022 launched ‘SVANidhi
Mahotsav' in New Delhi.
 It is a cultural festival for celebrating the success of the 'PM SVANidhi' Scheme.
 Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi - PM SVANidhi scheme was launched on 1
June 2020 as the first comprehensive effort for the financial inclusion of street vendors.
Chhattisgarh government announces electric vehicle policy
 The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on 7 July 2022 approved its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy.
 The aim of this policy is to create a robust charging infrastructure, ease the conversion of
existing vehicles into hybrid or electric models & incentivise manufacturing.
 This announcement makes Chhattisgarh the 21st State in the country that has announced its EV
policy.
 Chhattisgarh CM - Bhupesh Baghel
Himachal Pradesh CM launches 'Naari Ko Naman' scheme
 Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur on 30 June 2022 launched the 'Naari Ko Naman' scheme
in Dharamshala.
 Under this scheme, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will charge women
travellers only half the fare for their travel within the state.
 Thakur also announced a reduction in the minimum bus fare from Rs 7 to Rs 5 for all passengers
across the state.
MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support
 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that National
Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) scheme.
 Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek reimbursement
from the govt.
 With the launch of the DBT scheme, the govt will directly transfer its contribution to bank
accounts of apprentices.
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Days and Events Current Affairs

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: 30 July
 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30.
 It is observed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to raise awareness
about the ordeal of human trafficking victims and the ways to safeguard their rights.
 World Day against Trafficking in Persons was first observed in 2013.
 The theme for 2022 is 'Use and Abuse of Technology.'
International Tiger Day: 29 July
 International Tiger Day is celebrated annually on 29 July to make people aware of the dangers
& problems faced by tigers around the globe.
 The decision to recognise this day was taken in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in
Russia.
 As per the World Wildlife Fund, there are only 3900 wild tigers present around the globe.
 In 1973, Project Tiger was launched in India to save tigers.
World Nature Conservation Day: 28 July
 World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28 July every year.
 The day is observed to create awareness on the importance of protecting natural resources.
 The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2022 is ‘Living Sustainably in Harmony with
Nature.’
 The Earth is currently facing several challenges such as climate change, loss of habitat for
wildlife, deforestation, etc.
World Hepatitis Day: 28 July
 World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July.
 It is observed to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, which causes inflammation of the liver
that leads to severe disease and liver cancer.
 The hepatitis virus has five primary strains: types A, B, C, D and E.
 The first World Hepatitis Day was observed in 2008.
 The theme for 2022 is ‘Bringing hepatitis care closer to you.’
Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's 7th death anniversary: 27 July 2022
 27 July 2022 marked 7th death anniversary of former President and Bharat Ratna Dr A. P. J.
Abdul Kalam.
 He was also popularly known as the Missile Man of India.
 He made significant contribution as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite
Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near earth orbit in
July 1980.
83rd Raising Day of CRPF: 27 July 2022
 27 July 2022 was observed as the 83rd Raising Day of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
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 CRPF, the India’s largest central armed police force came into existence on this day in 1939.
 Soon after India’s independence, CRPF got its name with the enactment of the CRPF Act on
28th December in 1949.
 It officially works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
World Mangrove Day: 26 July
 World Mangrove Day is celebrated annually on 26 July.
 Mangroves are rare ecosystems on the boundary between land & sea.
 They are essential for the preservation of coastal communities.
 This day aims to promote the conservation & sustainable growth of mangrove ecosystems.
 It is also known as 'International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.'
 It was first celebrated in 2015.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: 26 July
 Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to commemorate India's victory over
Pakistan in the Kargil War in 1999.
 During this war, the Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and recaptured Tiger Hill and other
posts as a part of 'Operation Vijay.'
 Every year, on July 26, the Prime Minister pays his respects to the soldiers who were martyred in
the war.
World Drowning Prevention Day: 25 July
 World Drowning Prevention Day is celebrated annually on 25 July.
 The United Nations recognised this day for the global advocacy of drowning prevention with a
resolution.
 The day was recognised in April 2021 by a General Assembly resolution.
 According to the UN, an estimated 236,000 people drown annually, which makes drowning a
major public health problem all around the world.
Income Tax Day: 24 July
 Income Tax Day is observed in India every year on July 24.
 It was first observed in 2010 to commemorate 150 years of Income tax in India.
 On July 24, 1860, James Wilson introduced income tax for the first time in India.
 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) celebrates this day by organizing several programmes
across the country to promote the payment of taxes.
 CBDT Chairman: Nitin Gupta
National Thermal Engineer Day: 24 July
 National Thermal Engineer Day is commemorated every year on July 24.
 It honours the importance of thermal management in the electronics sectors along with the
engineers and businesses that make it possible.
 The Advanced Thermal Inc (ATS) first acknowledged July 24th as the National Thermal Engineer
Day in the year 2014 with the intention to highlight the innovation of the thermal industries.
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National Broadcasting Day: 23 July

 National Broadcasting Day is observed on 23 July every year.
 On this day in 1927, the first-ever radio broadcast in the country went on the air from the
Bombay Station under a private company, the Indian Broadcasting Company.
 On the 8th of June, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service became All India Radio.
 Radio broadcasting services started in India during the British rule in 1923.
National Flag Adoption Day: 22 July
 Every year, India celebrates National Flag Adoption Day on July 22.
 It was on this day that the tricolour was adopted as the national flag of India in 1947.
 The motion to adopt the tricolour as the national flag of India was put forward by Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru on 22 July 1947 in the Constituent Assembly.
 The National Flag of India was designed by Indian freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya.
World Brain Day: 22 July
 People around the world celebrate World Brain Day on July 22 of every year.
 It is observed to raise awareness about brain health issues.
 The day was first observed in 2014.
 The day is organised each year by The World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
 WFN was founded in 1957 in Belgium.
 The World Brain Day's theme for 2022 is “Brain Health for All”.
International Moon Day: 20 July
 July 20, 2022 marked the inaugural celebration of International Moon Day.
 The United Nations General Assembly, on December 9, 2021, recognised the proposal submitted
by the Moon Village Association and several other groups within the organisation.
 On July 20, 1969, US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to
reach the lunar planet.
International Chess Day: 20 July
 Every year, July 20 is celebrated as International Chess Day to honor the establishment of
International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924.
 The idea to celebrate the day was proposed by UNESCO & since 1966, the day has been
celebrated every year.
 FIDE, which has 181 chess federations as its members, organizes chess events around the world
on this day.
 FIDE Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Mangal Pandey birth anniversary: 19 July
 The birth anniversary of Mangal Pandey, the leader of the legendary Revolt of 1857, was
observed on 19 July.
 He was born in Akbarpur on 19 July 1827 to a landowning family.
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 He played a key role in the events that led to India’s first major rebellion against the British
Empire in 1857 which is also known as the First War of Independence.
 Pandey was executed on 8 April 1857.
Tamil Nadu Day: 18 July
 Tamil Nadu Day was celebrated on 18 July 2022 as it was on this day that a resolution was
adopted by the then Madras Presidency in 1967 and it came to be called Tamil Nadu.
 It was on the 1st of November 1956 that Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala were separated
from the Madras Presidency.
 But, it was in 1967 on the 18th of July that the remaining Madras Presidency was called Tamil
Nadu.
Nelson Mandela International Day: 18 July
 Every year on July 18, Mandela Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the former
President of South Africa.
 The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day in
November 2009.
 The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate achievements of the anti-apartheid leader.
 He was the country’s first black president.
World Day for International Justice: 17 July
 July 17 is observed as the World Day for International Justice all around the world.
 The day is observed every year to back and promote those people, who voice their support for
the rights of the victims and against injustice.
 This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998.
 The theme for 2022 is “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”.
World Youth Skills Day: 15 July
 World Youth Skills Day is celebrated every year on July 15.
 The sole purpose of this day is to provide essential skills to youngsters around the globe so that
they can get employment.
 The theme for 2022 is 'Transforming youth skills for the future.'
 In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 15th
July as World Youth Skills Day.
Bhanubhakta Acharya’s 209th birth anniversary: 13 July 2022
 Renowned Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya's 209th birth anniversary was observed on 13 July
2022.
 He is known as ‘Adikavi’ for laying down the foundation stone of the Nepali language.
 He was the first writer to translate the great epic Ramayana from Sanskrit to Nepali.
 His birth anniversary is known as 'Bhanu Jayanti' & is celebrated by the people of Nepal,
Darjeeling, and Sikkim.
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International Malala Day: 12 July

 The International Malala Day is celebrated on 12 July on the occasion of young activist Malala
Yousafzai’s birthday.
 On 12 July 2013, the 16-year-old Pakistani activist delivered a moving speech at the
headquarters of United Nations.
 At the age of 17 years, Yousufzai was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize since it
came into existence in 1901.
World Population Day: 11 July
 World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July across the globe to spread awareness
about the consequences of increasing population among general people.
 It was established by the Governing Council of the UN Development Programme in 1989.
 The theme for 2022 is “A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all – Harnessing
opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all”.
National Fish Farmers Day: 10 July
 National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10 July every year.
 It commemorates Prof. Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Alikunhi for their contribution in
achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July, 1957 at Angul in Odisha
for the first time in the country.
 It was done through administration of carp pituitary hormone extract in the breeding of major
carps.
World Kiswahili Language Day: 7 July
 World Kiswahili Day is celebrated on the 7th of July every year following a declaration by
UNESCO member states in this regard.
 Kiswahili is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa and the most widely spoken in
sub-Saharan Africa.
 Kiswahili is also the only African language that is an official language of the African Union.
World Zoonoses Day: 6 July
 World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6 to commemorate the first vaccination
administered against a zoonotic disease like Ebola, Avian influenza, and West Nile virus.
 Zoonoses is an infectious disease that spread from animals to humans.
 The first vaccination against a zoonotic disease was successfully administered on July 6, 1885,
by a French biologist, Louis Pasteur.
125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju: 4 July 2022
 125th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju was observed on 4 July 2022.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-ft bronze statue of him in Andhra Pradesh.
 The famed attack on the Chintapalli police station on August 22, 1922, with over 300
revolutionaries was carried out by him.
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Swami Vivekananda's death anniversary: 4 July

 4 July marks the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
 He was a philosopher who introduced ideals of 'Vedanta' and ‘Yoga’ to the western world.
 He passed away on 4 July 1902 at an early age of 39 years.
 He was born in Calcutta on 12 January 1863.
 He founded the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur Math by the river Ganga.
 He was the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
International Plastic Bag Free Day: 3 July
 Every year, July 3 is observed as the 'International Plastic Bag Free Day.'
 It is observed to encourage people to use natural and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic bags
and other items.
 The first International Plastic Bag Free Day was observed on July 3, 2008, when Rezero, a
member of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), initiated it.
 Zero Waste Europe Headquarters - Brussels, Belgium
International Day of Cooperatives: 2 July
 International Day of Cooperatives is marked annually on the first Saturday of July.
 For 2022, the day was observed on 2 July.
 The theme for 2022 is ‘Cooperatives Build a Better World.’
 The day is being marked by cooperatives worldwide since 1923 and was officially proclaimed by
the United Nations General Assembly on the centenary of the ICA (International Cooperative
Alliance) in 1995.
World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Day: 2 July
 World Unidentified Flying Objects Day is observed every year on July 2.
 The day commemorates two important days which are the first widely reported UFO sightings in
the world.
 The first sighting was reported on June 24, 1947, when an aviator Kenneth Arnold claimed to
have seen what looked like a flying saucer.
 The second incident under the UFO talk was at Roswell, New Mexico, on July 2.
World Sports Journalists Day: 2 July
 Every year on July 2nd, World Sports Journalist Day is observed globally to recognize the
outstanding efforts of the journalists who bring the world of sports closer to its viewers.
 The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) established this day in 1994.
 The day also commemorates the formation of the AIPS that took place back on July 2, 1924.
 AIPS headquarters - Switzerland
National Chartered Accountants Day: 1 July
 74th Chartered Accountant’s Day was observed on 1 July 2022.
 The day is celebrated by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
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 ICAI was established by the Parliament of India in 1949.

 It is the second-largest accounting and statutory body across the globe.
 In India, ICAI is the only licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting
profession.
GST Day: 1 July
 India celebrates July 1 as the GST Day to commemorate the implementation of the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) that replaced the old indirect tax regime in the country.
 It was launched on July 1, 2017.
 It is a multi-stage, indirect consumption-based tax system that subsumes a host of domestic
indirect taxes such as service tax, value-added tax, excise duty, and others under one head.
National Doctors’ Day: 1 July
 National Doctors’ Day, which highlights the contributions of doctors in society, is celebrated
each year on July 1 in India by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
 Its celebrations in India began in 1991 to honour Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a famous physician
and freedom fighter, whose birth and death anniversary, both fall on July 1.
 The theme for 2022 is “Family Doctors on the Front Line."
International Day of Parliamentarism: 30 June
 On June 30 each year, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) celebrates International Day of
Parliamentarism.
 The celebration highlights the importance of the Parliament in securing the democratic rights of
citizens.
 The day was established in 2018 through a UN General Assembly Resolution.
 In 2022, the day was celebrated under the theme of "Public Engagement".
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MoU and Agreements Current Affairs

RIL, IOA to host first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024
 Reliance Industries (RIL) on 27 July 2022 partnered with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to
elevate the performances of Indian athletes.
 Under this partnership, RIL & IOA will together establish the first-ever India House at Paris
Olympics 2024.
 RIL will also support Indian athletes in major sport events including Commonwealth Games,
Asian Games, & the Olympics Games.
Indian, Malaysian bodies ink pact to promote palm oil
 The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Council
(MPOC) have signed an MoU.
 It has been signed to further cooperation between the two organisations to promote the use of
palm oil.
 The MoU also seeks to create greater awareness of Malaysian palm oil, benchmarked through
the Malaysian Sustainability Palm Oil (MSPO) certification standards.
Govt approves signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA U-17 Women's WC
 The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of guarantees for
hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in India.
 The tournament is scheduled to be held across 3 cities - Bhubaneswar, Goa & Mumbai - from
October 11 to 30, 2022.
 It will be the seventh edition of the tournament.
 It will be the first time that India host a FIFA women's football tournament.
MoU signed by ANC and AAI to boost inter-island connectivity
 An MoU was signed by Andaman Nicobar Command (ANC) & Airport Authority of India (AAI) in
Port Blair on 28 July 2022 to boost inter-island connectivity under Udaan Scheme.
 As per the MoU, naval airfields at Shibpur (in Diglipur) in North Andaman and in Campbell Bay
will be utilized for civil operations.
 Passenger flights will connect Port Blair directly to Diglipur and Campbell Bay.
Rajasthan inks pact with Telangana to set up women's bank
 Rajasthan Grameen Aajivika Vikas Parishad (RGAV) on 25 July 2022 signed an MoU with the
Telangana government’s Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation.
 This agreement was signed to set up 'Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi', a financial institution for women,
in Rajasthan.
 This institution will be operated entirely by women & will act as a complementary body to the
formal banking system.
ReNew signs MoU set up green hydrogen plant in Egypt
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 ReNew Power has signed an MoU with Egyptian government to set up a green hydrogen
manufacturing facility at the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt.
 According to the MoU, ReNew will set up a plant with a capacity to produce 20,000 tonne green
hydrogen a year.
 The facility will entail a total investment of up to $8 billion.
 ReNew Power is a renewable energy company based in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between NIRD&PR and UoR
 The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU signed between National Institute of Rural
Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) and University of Reading (UoR), UK.
 They have collaborated in the field of agriculture and rural development in developing
countries.
 The MoU was signed in March, 2022.
 This MoU will help NIRDPR faculty in acquiring and widening their knowledge.
Tata Steel signs MoU with start-up for drone-based mining solutions
 Tata Steel has signed a MoU with Aarav Unmanned Systems (AUS), a Bengaluru-based startup,
providing end-to-end drone solutions for effective mine management.
 Both companies will work together to provide exclusive drone-based solutions, including mine
analytics and geo-technical mapping.
 Tata Steel recently also spent ₹12,100 crore on the acquisition of Odisha based steel mill NINL.
HAL signs $100 mn contract with Honeywell for HTT-40 engines
 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 27 July 2022 signed a contract worth over $100 million
with US-based Honeywell.
 Under this contract, Honeywell will supply and manufacture 88 engines for the HAL's Hindustan
Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40).
 It will also provide maintenance services for HTT-40.
 HTT-40 is a training aircraft built by HAL for Indian Air Force.
 HAL Chairman: R Madhavan
Bharat Forge arm partners with Talgo for manufacturing trains
 Bharat Forge subsidiary BF Infrastructure has partnered with Talgo for manufacturing high
speed trains in India.
 Talgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spain-based high speed passenger train manufacturer
Patentes Talgo.
 The joint venture will focus on bringing high-speed rail technology and solution to Indian
Railways.
 It will tap into any upcoming domestic opportunities in the railways.
City Union Bank partners with Aditya Birla Health Insurance
 Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced a bancassurance partnership with City
Union Bank (CUB).
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 It is for distribution of health insurance products through the bank's network of branches in
India.
 This is the third health insurance tie-up for CUB after bancassurance pacts with Star Health and
Alliance Insurance (formerly known as Religare Health Insurance Co).
ONGC ties up with Greenko to produce green hydrogen
 ONGC on 26 July 2022 signed an MoU with Greenko Group, to jointly pursue opportunities in
renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green ammonia.
 Under the partnership, the companies will jointly develop a 1-MMTPA green ammonia
production and storage facility in the country for export purposes.
 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Chairman: Alka Mittal
 Headquarters: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Eutelsat sign deal
 Eutelsat and Bharti Group-backed OneWeb signed an initial merger agreement.
 The all-cash transaction values OneWeb at $3.4 billion, and would be structured as an
exchange of OneWeb shares by its shareholders with new shares issued by Eutelsat.
 Eutelsat will combine its 36-strong fleet of geosynchronous (GEO) satellites with OneWeb’s
constellation of 648 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.
Tripura signs MoU with the North-East Space Application Centre
 Tripura signed an MoU on 25 July 2022 with the North-East Space Application Centre run by the
central government’s Department of Space.
 The MoU was signed for satellite mapping for resource mobilisation and utilisation including for
early-warning systems for natural disasters.
 Tripura is the fourth Northeast state, after Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, to sign
this MoU.
SAP Labs India partners NeGD to set up 'Centre for Digital Government'
 SAP Labs India has partnered National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to launch 'SAP Centre for
Digital Government' (SCDG) in Bengaluru.
 At SCDG regular training programmes for government officials will be conducted to build their
technical and digital citizenship skills.
 NeGD is an Independent Business Division under the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology.
 NeGD Founded: 2009
Cochin Shipyard, IIM Kozhikode sign agreement
 The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and the Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIMK)
have signed an agreement to boost start-ups in the maritime sector.
 Under this initiative, start-ups can get up to Rs 50 lakh as seed grants, Rs one crore as
prototyping grants and equity funding for start-ups at the scale up stage.
 IIMK will provide incubation, mentorship, training to startups.
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Hindalco, Aequs sign strategic pact in commercial aerospace sector

 Hindalco Industries and Aequs have entered into a strategic pact for long-term collaboration
and joint business development in the commercial aerospace sector.
 The move will strengthen the commercial aerospace business of Aequs Pvt Ltd.
 Hindalco Industries, a USD 26 billion metals powerhouse, is an industry player in aluminum and
copper.
ONGC inks gas sale agreements with GAIL, AGCL
 The ONGC has inked gas sale agreements with GAIL India and Assam Gas Company Ltd
(AGCL) to monetise its upcoming field at Khubal in North Tripura district.
 Under the agreement, the GAIL and AGCL will receive 50,000 standard cubic metre of gas each
from Khubal Gas Gathering Station (GGS).
 Once it starts production, Khubal will be the tenth producing field of ONGC in Tripura.
Ukraine and Russia sign UN-backed deal to allow export of grain
 Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements in Istanbul on 22 July 2022 with Turkey and the
United Nations.
 The deal will enable Ukraine to export 22 million tons of grain and other agricultural products
that have been stuck in Black Sea ports due to the war.
 Moreover, a control centre will be established in Istanbul, staffed by UN, Turkish, Russian and
Ukrainian officials.
Nasscom & Google tie-up to launch 'DigiVaani' call centres
 The Nasscom Foundation, along with Google in July 2022 announced the launch of two call
centres under the 'DigiVanni' initiative.
 DigiVaani will be one place where rural women entrepreneurs will be able to call and get the
information to help them scale up their business.
 The project is being run on a pilot basis to initially reach out to 20,000 rural women
entrepreneurs across six states.
UP govt ropes in Deloitte to make state $1 trillion economy
 The Uttar Pradesh govt has decided to appoint Deloitte India as a consultant to suggest plans
for bringing the state's economy to the USD 1 trillion mark.
 With a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of $238.8 billion, currently UP is ranked the 3rd
largest economy in India.
 Deloitte is an international professional services network headquartered in London.
 UP Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
Dream Sports signs 5-year deal with New Zealand Cricket
 Dream Sports has entered into an exclusive agreement with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
 The five-year deal will see Dream Sports create fan-focused avenues across non-fungible tokens
(NFTs), gaming and merchandising through its portfolio companies – Rario and FanCode.
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 With the deal, NZC will debut in cricket NFTs, which will be developed by Rario, creators of the
first cricket NFT platform.
NTPC signs statement of intent with NITI Aayog
 NTPC Ltd has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with the NITI Aayog to develop net zero
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions roadmap for the corporation.
 The SoI seeks to formalise a framework of cooperation between the parties to facilitate NTPC to
strategies on diversification of its generation mix to eventually reduce its carbon footprint and
support.
India & UK ink agreement for mutual recognition of educational degrees
 India and the United Kingdom on 21 July 2022 inked a pact for mutual recognition of
educational degrees of students of bachelor, masters and doctoral courses.
 As per the agreement, Indian senior secondary school certificates will also be accepted for entry
into UK’s higher education institutions.
 These agreements aim to facilitate closer alignment on education between India and UK.
NHPC signs MoU with DVC for setting up hydropower projects
 NHPC Limited has signed an MoU with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
 It will explore the formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for exploring and setting up
hydropower and pump storage projects.
 It is in line with the national objective of energy transition i.e. 500 GW of renewable energy by
2030 and Net Zero by 2070.
 It envisages the joint development of mutually identified projects.
CSIR-CECRI & GODI India tie up for cell manufacturing
 GODI India & CSIR-CECRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute) have entered into a
public-private partnership to operate & maintain an advanced Lithium-ion cell manufacturing
facility in Chennai.
 It is a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership in India for large-scale advanced lithium-ion
cell manufacturing.
 GODI India Founded- 2020
 GODI India Headquarters- Hyderabad, Telangana
Union Cabinet approves India-Maldives pact for judicial cooperation
 The Union Cabinet on 20 July 2022 approved the signing of an MoU for judicial cooperation
between India and the Judicial Service Commission of the Republic of Maldives.
 It will provide a platform to tap the benefits of Information Technology for court digitisation in
both countries.
 This is the eighth MoU signed between India and other countries in the field of judicial
cooperation.
NTPC signs pact with MASEN for cooperation in RE Sector
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 NTPC Limited and the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) on 20 July 2022
signed an MoU for cooperation in the renewable energy (RE) sector.
 This MoU was signed during the 17th CII EXIM conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership held
in New Delhi.
 This MoU promises to usher in the joint development of utility-scale projects based on
renewable energy in Africa.
Industry body launched to boost ties between India & UAE
 A new industry body 'The Indo-UAE Economic Chamber of Commerce' was launched in Chennai
on 17 July 2022.
 It was launched to boost trade ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
 The gems and jewellery sector is a substantial portion of India's exports to the UAE.
 An MoU was signed between MM Gems and Jewellers (India) and Majestic Investment (UAE) in
this connection.
India-Namibia sign an MoU on wildlife conservation
 India and Government of the Republic of Namibia have entered into an MoU) on wildlife
conservation and sustainable biodiversity utilization.
 They will establish cheetah into the historical range in India.
 The main thrust areas of the MoU include technological applications, mechanisms of livelihood
generation for local communities living in wildlife habitats, etc.
Bajaj Allianz partners DBS Bank India to offer life insurance products
 Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance and DBS Bank India have announced a strategic partnership to offer
life insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.
 New and existing customers across the 550+ branches of DBS Bank can now choose from Bajaj
Allianz Life's retail products including term, savings, retirement, and investment products.
NTPC ties up with Indian Oil for renewable energy
 NTPC & Indian Oil Corporation signed an agreement for the formation of a joint venture (JV)
company for meeting the power requirements of upcoming projects of IndianOil refineries.
 IndianOil plans to meet the additional power requirement of its refineries using renewable
energy to the tune of 650MW by Dec 2024 through this JV.
 NTPC Chairman: Gurdeep Singh
 IndianOil Chairman: Shrikant Vaidya
Arunachal Pradesh & Assam sign pact to resolve border dispute
 Assam & Arunachal Pradesh on 15 July 2022 signed the 'Namsai Declaration' in a step toward
resolving their 7-decade-old boundary dispute.
 It was signed at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh between chief minister Pema Khandu and his
Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma.
 They agreed to restrict the number of contested villages to 86 instead of 123.
 The two states share an 804-km long boundary.
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Hindalco signs MoU with Israel's Phinergy

 Hindalco has signed an MoU with Israel’s Phinergy.
 It will develop and pilot the production of aluminium plates for aluminium-air batteries in India.
 IOC Phinergy, a joint venture between Phinergy and Indian Oil Corporation is also party to the
agreement.
JSW Steel collaborates with BCG to accelerate decarbonization journey
 JSW Steel has collaborated with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for its decarbonisation and
sustainability agenda.
 As part of this, BCG will leverage its proprietary CO2 AI platform along with its best-in-class
digital and analytics capabilities to support JSW Steel.
 JSW Steel has an ambitious target of reducing its carbon emission by 42 per cent by 2029-30
versus base year 2005.
Telangana govt announces DiCRA in partnership with UNDP
 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has partnered with Telangana for Data in
Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA).
 DiCRA is a first-of-its-kind digital solution that aims to strengthen food systems and food
security by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
 DiCRA will help farmers mitigate the effects of climate change on their crops and livestock.
RBI & Bank Indonesia sign MoU to expand cooperation in payment system
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) & Bank Indonesia (BI) on 16 July 2022 signed an MoU to expand
cooperation in payment systems, digital financial innovation and anti-money laundering and
combating the financing of terrorism (AML-CFT).
 The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
Meeting in Bali, Indonesia.
 RBI Governor - Shaktikanta Das
NHPC signs MoU for development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies”
 NHPC signed two MoUs for the development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies” to reduce
the carbon footprint in the Power Sector in Leh and Kargil.
 As per MoU signed for Leh district, NHPC shall consider the development of Pilot Green
Hydrogen fuel cell-based Microgrid.
 According to the MoU for the Kargil district, the hydrogen generated in Kargil will be used in fuel
cells for mobility.
Stemrobo partners with AIC IIT Delhi
 STEMROBO Technologies has announced the launch of a Tech Entrepreneurship Program in
association with AIC IIT Delhi for 8-18 years of age group.
 This program is focused on embedding skills like Robotics,3D printing, the Internet of Things,
Artificial Intelligence, Coding, and Blockchain.
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 Students will participate in 64 hours of live online and live offline sessions.
India & Madagascar sign MoU on tele-education
 An MoU was signed between the Madagascar govt and Telecommunications Consultants India
Limited (TCIL) on 12 July 2022.
 It was signed for the participation of Madagascar in the e-VBAB (e-VidyaBharati and e-
AarogyaBharati) network project.
 Under this agreement, various online degree or diploma courses will be offered to the citizens of
Madagascar, free of cost through e-VBAB project.
RIL partners with Athletics Federation of India
 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) have announced a
long-term partnership to enable the holistic growth of athletics in India.
 This partnership aims to discover, nurture and develop Indian athletes from across the country
and provide them support by leveraging RIL's ecosystem.
 It will have a special focus on girl athletes in the country.
Vedanta partners with IIT Madras incubated start-up
 Vedanta has teamed up with Detect Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated startup.
 It will implement safety incident detection by deploying T-Pulse HSSE Monitoring System, based
on artificial intelligence (AI), across all its business units.
 T-Pulse offers centralised and scalable technology stack designed for plug-and-play
deployment.
Department of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare and IRRI sign agreement
 A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Department of Agriculture &
Farmer Welfare (DA&FW) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
 It has been signed on commencement of Phase -2 activities of IRRI South Asia Regional Centre
(ISARC).
 ISARC had also set up a Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA).
RBL Bank, IMGC partner to offer mortgage guarantee-backed home loans
 India Mortgage Guarantee Corp. (IMGC) has partnered with RBL Bank to offer mortgage
guarantee-backed home loan products for salaried and non-salaried customers.
 This partnership with IMGC will help RBL Bank extend mortgage guarantee-backed home loans
to new borrower segments through its network of over 500 branches across the country.
Star Health partners with MeitY to reach rural markets
 Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. has partnered with Common Services Centres (CSC),
under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
 It will provide over 5 lakh CSCs access to a select range of Star Health insurance products.
 These products have been designed to meet the needs of rural customers across the tier-II, tier-
III cities, and rural markets pan India.
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HAL & Safran ink pact to develop new helicopter engines

 Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an MoU to develop
helicopter engines.
 Under this agreement, both the companies will establish a new aero-engine company in India,
dedicated to the development, production, sales & support of helicopter engines.
 One of its main objectives will be to meet the requirements of HAL and Ministry of Defence's
future helicopters.
City Union Bank, Shriram General Insurance sign agreement
 City Union Bank and Shriram General Insurance have signed a corporate agency agreement.
 The bank will distribute the latter’s insurance products through its network of 727 branches
across India.
 Under this agreement, Shriram General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products
such as motor, personal accident, home and travel, along with commercial lines of insurance
products.
Indian Olympic Association ties up with JSW Inspire
 JSW Inspire, an active-wear brand owned by JSW Group, has partnered with the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA).
 It will be the sports performance and lifestyle partner of the IOA.
 Under this partnership, team India contingents will wear the company’s apparel at the 2022
Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and 2024 Olympic
Games in Paris.
NPCI partners with JBIMS for master's degree in digital payments
 The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has collaborated with Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of
Management Studies (JBIMS).
 It has co-created a master’s programme in management studies in digital payments for its
employees.
 The course was launched under NPCI’s “Learn while you Earn” higher education programme.
Union Health Ministry and Panchayati Raj Ministry sign MoU
 Union Health Ministry and Panchayati Raj Ministry have signed an MoU with the aim to
eliminate TB in India.
 The MoU will forge inter-Ministerial collaboration and strategic partnerships with the aim to
achieving the Prime Minister’s ambitious target of eliminating TB in India by 2025.
 It will also serve as a milestone to achieve the objective and target of TB Free India Campaign.
Sikkim & West Bengal sign agreement to ease travel for tourists
 The governments of West Bengal (WB) & Sikkim have signed an agreement to help tourists
travel between the 2 states with ease.
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 The agreement will allow West Bengal-registered commercial vehicles to drop tourists at their
hotels in different destinations of Sikkim.
 Earlier, there were restrictions on WB-registered vehicles in Sikkim.
 This agreement will help boost tourism between the 2 states
Axis bank signs MoU with Indian Air Force to manage salary accounts
 Axis Bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage the salary accounts of
the defence personnel.
 These salary accounts will have benefits such as a personal accidental cover of up to Rs 56 lakh
& air accident cover of Rs 1 crore among others.
 The Axis bank will offer ‘defence service salary package’ under its ‘Power Salute’ initiative.
Nokia partners with IISc to set up centre of excellence
 Nokia has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to
set up the Nokia Centre of Excellence (CoE).
 The CoE will promote inter-disciplinary research involving robotics and advanced
communication technologies in 5G and AI.
 It will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture, and disaster
management.
Defence Ministry signs MoU with three private sector banks
 Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 7 July 2022 allowed 3 private sector banks, for the first time to
provide financial services to it for overseas procurement of military hardware.
 These 3 banks are HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank & Axis Bank.
 In this regard, MoD has signed MoUs with each of these three banks.
 Till now, only authorised public sector banks were utilised to provide these services to MoD.
PNB signs MoU with Indian Air Force for 'PNB RakshakPlus Scheme'
 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force.
 It will provide specially designed products to the defence personnel under the bank's flagship
scheme of 'PNB Rakshak Plus'.
 This scheme includes, inter alia, personal accidental insurance, and air accidental insurance to
serving, retired and trainees of the defence forces, central armed police forces, etc.
Samunnati enters into co-lending partnership with SBI
 Open agri network Samunnati has entered into a co-lending partnership with State Bank of
India (SBI) to expand its outreach to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
 Initially, under this partnership, the lending amount would be Rs 100 crore.
 SBI and Samunnati have also entered into a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to develop the FPO sector.
SBI renews MoU with Air Force for defence salary package
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 State Bank of India has renewed MoU with the Indian Air Force for the Defence Salary Package
(DSP) scheme.
 Under this, the country's largest lender will offer various benefits and features to all serving and
retired Air Force personnel and their families.
 Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda have also announced similar pacts offering various
products to serving and retired IAF personnel.
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Dept ties up with South Indian Bank
 The South Indian Bank has signed an agreement with Kerala’s Forest and Wildlife Department.
 It has been signed to enable digital collection of payments at eco-tourism centres, Vanasree
shops, mobile Vanasree units and eco-shops across the State.
 The digital collection system of South Indian Bank will now be available at all 124 tourist spots
that fall under the Forest Department.
RRU & DroneAcharya sign MoU to set up Remote Pilot Training Centre
 Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) has signed an MoU with DroneAcharya Ltd. for setting up a
Remote Pilot Training Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
 This centre will be set up for imparting drone flying skills to the Police & security force personnel
and citizens at RRU Campus in Gandhinagar.
 It will be set up under the Public-Private Partnership model.
NTPC REL signs MoU with GACL
 NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (REL) on 6 July 2022 signed an MoU with Gujarat Alkalies and
Chemicals Ltd. (GACL) to collaborate in setting up India's 1st commercial-scale Green Ammonia
& Green Methanol projects.
 This MoU envisages collaborating in the field of Renewable Energy (RE), Green Methanol &
Green Ammonia.
 NTPC REL was incorporated in October '20 to take care of the RE business of NTPC.
Sweden and Finland sign accession protocols with NATO
 Member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have signed off on the
accession protocols for Finland and Sweden.
 The next step will be the approval of the two countries’ memberships in the legislative
institutions of each member state.
 The 30-member NATO group seeks to promote collective security among its members.
Adani Sportsline partners as Principal Sponsor with IOA
 Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of the Adani Group, has inked a long-term principal
sponsorship deal with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
 Under this agreement, It will be the official partner of the Indian contingent during the
upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, the Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, & the
Paris Olympic Games 2024.
 IOA founded in - 1927
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 IOA President - Anil Khanna

SBI Life signs bancassurance pact with Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
 The Paschim Banga Gramin Bank has joined hands with SBI Life Insurance for a bancassurance
pact.
 The partnership will see all the branches of Paschim Banga Gramin Bank across West Bengal
offer SBI Life’s range of protection, wealth creation, credit life, annuity and savings products.
 Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company.
India-Armenia sign MoU on High Impact Community Development Projects
 The eight-session of the India-Armenia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic,
Scientific and Technological, Cultural and Educational Cooperation was held in Yerevan on 4
July 2022.
 India and Armenia also signed an MoU on High Impact Community Development Projects in
Armenia with financial and technical assistance from India.
IRDAI and NHA to develop National Health Claims Exchange
 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) & National Health Authority (NHA)
have decided to develop a National Health Claims Exchange.
 It will be developed as a digital platform to settle health claims across the country.
 IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda has proposed the creation of a working group with
representation from the industry to utilise this exchange.
 NHA CEO- R S Sharma
NCRTC partners DB India to operate RRTS corridor
 The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on 1 July 2022 signed an
agreement with Deutsche Bank (DB) India.
 Under this agreement, DB India will operate and maintain the 82-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-
Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor for a period of 12 years.
 This corridor is the country's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
Greenko partners IIT Hyderabad to set up school of sustainable science
 Greenko and IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to launch India’s first dedicated school for
sustainable science and technology.
 The ‘Greenko School of Sustainable Science and Technology’ (GSSST) aims to plug the rising
research, education, and skills gaps caused by the imperatives of sustainable development.
 GSSST will induct students for MTech and Ph.D.
Tata Power signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government
 Tata Power has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to invest about ₹3,000 crore
to set up solar cell, module manufacturing unit in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
 The new plant in Tamil Nadu will produce High Wattage Modules with industry-leading
efficiencies.
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 Tata Power Solar’s Tamil Nadu facility will be the second such manufacturing unit after
Bengaluru.
IGSS Ventures signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government
 Singapore-based IGSS Ventures, a leading player in the semiconductor technology space, has
signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu Government for establishing a semiconductor park.
 It was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in Chennai on 1 July 2022.
 This industrial park will be established on a 300-acre land, with an investment commitment of
25,600 crore rupees in five years.
ReNew partners with UNEP & SEWA to launch 'Project Surya'
 ReNew Power in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Self-
Employed Women’s Association of India (SEWA), has launched ‘Project Surya’.
 Under this programme, 1000 low-income women salt pan workers will be trained as solar panel
& solar pump technicians at Dhokavada village in the Patan district of Gujarat.
 It will be supported by National Skill Development Corp.
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited signs MoU with Rajasthan government
 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed an MoU with Government of Rajasthan
for development of 10 GW Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park in Rajasthan.
 NTPC Group has set its target of 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.
 Additionally, NTPC REL has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with DVC for developing RE
Parks and projects.
CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh and EIL ink an agreement
 CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh and Engineers India Limited (EIL), New Delhi have inked an agreement.
 Under this agreement, CSIR-CSIO and EIL will jointly commercialize the technology of
“Earthquake Warning System” (EqWS).
 CSIR-CSIO developed EqWS is in operation for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation since August 2015.
 It is a network of five seismic sensing nodes.
Department of Telecommunications signs agreement with ITI Ltd and BSNL
 Department of Telecommunications has signed an agreement with Indian Telephone Industries
(ITI) Ltd and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
 It will fund the pilot projects of E-band, LTE indigenous technologies including integration of
4G/5G prototypes with C-DoT core.
 Astrome technologies, Lekha Wireless Solutions, Resonous Technologies, Signaltron would be
executing these projects.
AAI signs agreement with government of Uttar Pradesh
 Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an Operation and Management agreement for
operationalization of five airports owned by UP govt for a period of 30 years.
 These five airports are Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Muirpur, and Shravasti.
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 Communication Navigation Surveillance services will also be provided by AAI, for which state
government will enter into a separate agreement.
Engineers India Limited signs agreement with CSIR-CSIO
 Engineers India Limited (EIL), New Delhi & CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, on 30 June 2022 signed an
agreement for joint commercialization of the 'Earthquake Warning System'.
 This agreement will not only help save lives in future but also help both organizations to
increase the scope of application areas.
 CSIR-CSIO has engaged EIL as the technology commercialization partner for the next five
years.
IIE Guwahati & IIM Shillong ink pact to boost entrepreneurship
 The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati & the Indian Institute of Management
(IIM), Shillong signed an agreement on 1 July 2022.
 The objective of this partnership is to encourage entrepreneurship, incubation, and startups in
the North Eastern Region.
 As part of the agreement, Both institutes will share infrastructure facilities like laboratories &
libraries.
Competition Commission approves Google-Bharti Airtel deal
 Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Google's proposed acquisition of a
minority stake in Bharti Airtel.
 Google International LLC and Airtel have entered into an investment agreement to buy a
minority and non-controlling stake of 1.28 per cent of equity share capital in Airtel.
 Both companies through their affiliates have also entered into certain commercial deals.
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International Current Affairs

Zimbabwe launches gold coins as legal tender to tackle inflation
 Zimbabwe's central bank has launched gold coins to tackle the soaring inflation in the country.
 The coin is called "Mosi-oa-Tunya" which refers to Victoria Falls in the local Tonga language.
 The coins will have liquid asset status so that they could be easily converted to cash and locally
and internationally tradable.
 The cost of one coin was $1,824 at the time of launch.
 World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28 July every year.
 The day is observed to create awareness on the importance of protecting natural resources.
 The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2022 is ‘Living Sustainably in Harmony with
Nature.’
 The Earth is currently facing several challenges such as climate change, loss of habitat for
wildlife, deforestation, etc.
Lulo Rose: Largest pink diamond in 300 years found in Angola
 A rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years, has been unearthed in
Angola, a country in Central Africa.
 It is a 170-carat pink diamond & has been named 'The Lulo Rose.'
 It weighs 34 grams.
 Miners in Angola discovered it at the Lulo mine in Angola's diamond-rich northeast.
 The Lulo Rose is a type 2a diamond, meaning it has few or no impurities.
Russia decides to quit International Space Station after 2024
 Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024.
 Moscow's space agency Roscosmos's new chief Yury Borisov announced this decision on 26 July
2022.
 ISS is a multinational collaborative project involving 5 participating space agencies: NASA
(United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), & CSA (Canada).
 It has been in Earth's orbit since 1998.
India's Indermit Gill appointed Chief Economist of World Bank
 World Bank has appointed Indian national Indermit Gill as its Chief Economist and Senior Vice
President for Development Economics.
 Mr Gill will succeed American economist Carmen Reinhart in the role and his appointment will
be effective September 1, 2022.
 He is currently Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions, where he led work
on macroeconomics, debt, etc.
Oscar-nominated director Bob Rafelson, passes away
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 Bob Rafelson, co-creator of "The Monkees" and Director of the film "Five Easy Pieces", passed
away in July 2022.
 "Five Easy Pieces" earned Rafelson two Oscar nominations, for best picture and screenplay in
1971.
 Rafelson co-created the Monkees and the TV series of the same name, winning him an Emmy
Award for Outstanding Comedy Series alongside Bert Schneider in 1967.
World Drowning Prevention Day: 25 July
 World Drowning Prevention Day is celebrated annually on 25 July.
 The United Nations recognised this day for the global advocacy of drowning prevention with a
resolution.
 The day was recognised in April 2021 by a General Assembly resolution.
 According to the UN, an estimated 236,000 people drown annually, which makes drowning a
major public health problem all around the world.
Monkeypox vaccine IMVANEX approved in Europe
 Monkeypox vaccine, Imvanex has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for
protecting adults from the virus as cases soar globally.
 The vaccine of Bavarian Nordic origin, which is currently used against Smallpox, received the
European nod based on the recommendation of the Committee for Medicinal Products for
Human Use (CHMP), which showed protection against the monkeypox virus.
China launches second space module to its permanent space station
 China has successfully launched the second space module to its permanent space station on 24
July 2022.
 The 23-tonne Wentian laboratory module was launched on the rocket, the Long March 5B.
 The Wentian lab module will enable astronauts carry out scientific experiments, along with the
other lab module.
 This is the second of the three space modules required for its permanent space station.
Wasifa Nazreen becomes first Bangladeshi to scale K2
 Mountaineer Wasifa Nazreen became the first Bangladeshi to scale the second highest
mountain peak K2 in Pakistan.
 She climbed the 8611 metres or 28,251 feet high K2 mountain peak and returned to the base
camp on 22 July 2022.
 Wasifa Nazreen climbed Mount Everest in 2012.
 She is the second woman from Bangladesh to do so.
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
 World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency.
 It came at the end of the second meeting of the WHO's emergency committee on the virus.
 The classification is the highest alert that the WHO can issue and follows a worldwide upsurge
in cases.
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 More than 16,000 cases have now been reported from 75 countries.
 There have been five deaths so far.
Ukraine and Russia sign UN-backed deal to allow export of grain
 Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements in Istanbul on 22 July 2022 with Turkey and the
United Nations.
 The deal will enable Ukraine to export 22 million tons of grain and other agricultural products
that have been stuck in Black Sea ports due to the war.
 Moreover, a control centre will be established in Istanbul, staffed by UN, Turkish, Russian and
Ukrainian officials.
European Central Bank raises interest rates after more than 11 years
 The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates for the first time in more than 11 years
as it tries to control soaring eurozone inflation.
 The central bank of 19 nations that share the euro currency, raised its key interest rate by 0.5
percent or 50 basis points to zero as against the expectation of a smaller hike of 25 basis points.
Dinesh Gunawardena takes oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister
 In Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena took the oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on 22 July
2022.
 Gunawardena's appointment comes a day after six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
was sworn in as the country's new President.
 Sri Lanka's new Cabinet of ministers was also sworn in on 22 July 2022.
Mario Draghi resigns as Italian PM
 Mario Draghi resigned as Italy’s prime minister on 21 July 2022.
 He resigned after three parties in his government refused to back him in a confidence vote.
 Draghi was appointed as the PM in February 2021.
 Prior to his appointment as PM, he served as President of the European Central Bank (ECB)
between 2011 and 2019.
International Moon Day: 20 July
 July 20, 2022 marked the inaugural celebration of International Moon Day.
 The United Nations General Assembly, on December 9, 2021, recognised the proposal submitted
by the Moon Village Association and several other groups within the organisation.
 On July 20, 1969, US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to
reach the lunar planet.
Ranil Wickremesinghe wins Sri Lanka's Presidential election
 Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has won the presidential election held in the Sri Lankan
Parliament with 134 votes.
 Dullas Allahaperuma received 82 votes and Anura K Dissanayake received three votes.
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 Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, became acting president after Rajapaksa fled to the
Maldives.
 He has been elected as the eighth executive president of Sri Lanka.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to admit Iran as a full member
 The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will admit Iran as its 9th member at the
upcoming summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in September 2022.
 This summit will be held under the Presidency of Uzbekistan.
 This is the first expansion of the SCO after India and Pakistan were admitted to the grouping in
2017.
 Belarus has also applied for SCO membership.
 SCO Headquarters - Beijing, China
13th Petersberg Climate Dialogue begins in Berlin
 The 13th Petersberg Climate Dialogue began on 18 July 2022 in Berlin.
 The two-day informal ministerial meet is being chaired by Germany and Egypt, hosts of 2022's
annual climate meet (COP-27).
 Since its inception in 2010, the Petersberg Dialogue has served as a forum for ministers to build
political consensus that help resolve differences on issues holding up progress in negotiations.
Nelson Mandela International Day: 18 July
 Every year on July 18, Mandela Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the former
President of South Africa.
 The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day in
November 2009.
 The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate achievements of the anti-apartheid leader.
 He was the country’s first black president.
British govt launches "Aviation Passenger Charter"
 The British government launched an "Aviation Passenger Charter" on 17 July 2022 to help
passengers know their rights if they are faced with problems at airports.
 The new charter will help passengers know what to do if they are confronted by cancellations,
delays or missing baggage.
 It has been developed by the British government, in partnership with the aviation sector & travel
industry.
First-ever red extreme heat warning issued in UK
 UK's Met Office has issued the first-ever red warning, declaring a national emergency, as
temperatures could hit 40°C.
 A red warning means there is a risk to life and daily routines will need to change.
 Temperatures of 40°C have been forecasted for the first time in the UK.
 The heatwave originating in North Africa is spreading across Europe and has fuelled wildfires in
France & Spain.
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Alphabet names Marty Chavez on its Board

 Marty Chavez is joining the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc.
 Chavez, a vice chairman and partner with Sixth Street Partners, has worked as an investor and
software executive but is best known for his 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
 His appointment marks the first change to the Alphabet board since 2020, when former Google
Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt departed.
Pope Francis names three women to bishops advisory committee
 Pope Francis has named three women, two nuns and a laywoman, to a previously all-male
committee that advises him in selecting the world's bishop's.
 The three women are sister Raffaella Petrini, currently the deputy governor of the Vatican City,
French nun Yvonne Reungoat and laywoman Maria Lia Zervino, head of the association of
women's catholic organisations UMOFC.
British composer Monty Norman passes away
 Monty Norman, a British composer who wrote the theme tune for the James Bond films, passed
away in July 2022.
 Norman was hired by producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli to compose a theme for the first James
Bond film, "Dr. No," released in 1962.
 His theme for James Bond, as arranged by John Barry, became the theme for the entire
franchise.
International Malala Day: 12 July
 The International Malala Day is celebrated on 12 July on the occasion of young activist Malala
Yousafzai’s birthday.
 On 12 July 2013, the 16-year-old Pakistani activist delivered a moving speech at the
headquarters of United Nations.
 At the age of 17 years, Yousufzai was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize since it
came into existence in 1901.
China launches global naming event for its newest solar observatory
 The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has initiated a global name collection for the country's
newest solar observatory.
 It will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit in October 2022.
 The 888-kilogram observatory has a half-tonne precursor, "Xihe," a Chinese H-alpha Solar
Explorer (CHASE), named after the sun goddess in ancient Chinese mythology.
Renowned archaeologist Padmashree Enamul Haque passes away
 Eminent archaeologist, historian and former Director-General of the Bangladesh National
Museum Dr. Enamul Haque passed away in July 2022.
 He was conferred with Padma Shri for the year 2020 for his work on Bengal’s Iconography and
terracotta art.
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 He is credited with finding and protecting several invaluable sculptures from various
archaeological sites in Bangladesh.
Ranil Wickremesinghe resigns as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
 Ranil Wickremesinghe has resigned as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
 He is a member of parliament from the United National Party (UNP).
 He has been the leader of the UNP since 1994.
 Earlier he served as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1993 to 1994, 2001 to 2004, 2015 to 2018
and 2018 to 2019.
 He also served as Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 2001 and from 2004 to 2015.
Elon Musk terminates deal to buy Twitter
 Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is terminating his 44 billion dollar deal to buy Twitter because the
social media company had breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement.
 Twitter had failed or refused to respond to multiple requests for information on fake or spam
accounts on the platform, which is fundamental to the company's business performance.
Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM
 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 7 July 2022 announced his resignation.
 He lasted just three years as the British Prime Minister.
 Johnson was forced to quit when more than 40 ministers and aides, including three cabinet
members, quit the government on 5 July 2022 demanding his resignation.
World Kiswahili Language Day: 7 July
 World Kiswahili Day is celebrated on the 7th of July every year following a declaration by
UNESCO member states in this regard.
 Kiswahili is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa and the most widely spoken in
sub-Saharan Africa.
 Kiswahili is also the only African language that is an official language of the African Union.
First campus based IT business incubator opens in Bangladesh
 Bangladesh's first campus based IT business incubator was opened at the Chittagong University
of Engineering and Technology on 6 July 2022.
 It has been named ‘Sheikh Kamal IT Business Incubator’ & was inaugurated by PM Sheikh
Hasina.
 It has been built over an area of 4.7 acres with a cost of Taka 113 crore.
 It will provide a complete and innovative ecosystem for startups in Bangladesh.
Sweden and Finland sign accession protocols with NATO
 Member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have signed off on the
accession protocols for Finland and Sweden.
 The next step will be the approval of the two countries’ memberships in the legislative
institutions of each member state.
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 The 30-member NATO group seeks to promote collective security among its members.
New Zealand declares equal pay for male & female cricketers
 New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on 5 July 2022 announced a ground-breaking agreement, which will
see men & women players getting paid the same match fees.
 It is a 5-year agreement between NZC and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association
(NZCPA) and it will start on 1 August '22.
 This is the first time that the professional environments of men and women have been combined
in a single agreement.
International Day of Cooperatives: 2 July
 International Day of Cooperatives is marked annually on the first Saturday of July.
 For 2022, the day was observed on 2 July.
 The theme for 2022 is ‘Cooperatives Build a Better World.’
 The day is being marked by cooperatives worldwide since 1923 and was officially proclaimed by
the United Nations General Assembly on the centenary of the ICA (International Cooperative
Alliance) in 1995.
IWF chooses Mohammed Jalood as President 2022
 The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has elected Mohammed Jaloud from Iraq as
the President.
 He has become the first Asian President in the IWF’s history.
 Jaloud, one of 11 candidates for the presidency, was a weightlifter himself for 13 yrs.
 He is the former general secretary of the Asian Weightlifting Federation.
 José Quinones of Peru was elected General Secretary Treasurer.
World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Day: 2 July
 World Unidentified Flying Objects Day is observed every year on July 2.
 The day commemorates two important days which are the first widely reported UFO sightings in
the world.
 The first sighting was reported on June 24, 1947, when an aviator Kenneth Arnold claimed to
have seen what looked like a flying saucer.
 The second incident under the UFO talk was at Roswell, New Mexico, on July 2.
Yair Lapid becomes 14th Prime Minister of Israel
 Yair Lapid has become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
 He is a veteran journalist who served as an alternate PM in the now dismantled coalition.
 He also became the first Israeli Premier to appoint a woman to head his office.
 Naama Schultz is poised to become Director-General of the PM's office.
 Naftali Bennett will remain in the government as Israel’s alternate Prime Minister.
T Raja Kumar takes over as President of FATF
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 Indian origin T Raja Kumar has taken over as President of Financial Action Task Force (FATF),
the world's anti-terrorism financing agency.
 He succeeds Dr Marcus Pleyer as the chief of the FATF and will serve a two-year-term.
 FATF is a global watchdog tasked with combatting money laundering and terrorist financing.
Ketanji Jackson becomes 1st Black woman judge in US Supreme Court
 Ketanji Brown Jackson on 30 June 2022 became the first Black woman judge to serve on the
United States Supreme Court.
 Her nomination as a Supreme Court judge was confirmed by the United States Senate on April
8, 2022.
 Jackson is also the sixth woman justice in the US Supreme Court.
 She replaced Justice Stephen Breyer, who has retired.
NASA successfully launches CAPSTONE mission
 NASA launched a CAPSTONE CubeSat to the moon from New Zealand on 28 June 2022.
 CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation
Experiment) is a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds.
 It will study a specific orbit where NASA plans to build a small space station for astronauts to
stop at before and after going to the moon’s surface.
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National Current Affairs

PM Modi inaugurates first All India DLSAs Meet
 PM Narendra Modi on 30 July 2022 inaugurated the first All India District Legal Services
Authorities (DLSA) Meet in New Delhi.
 The first-ever national level meet of DLSAs is being organised from 30-31 July 2022 by National
Legal Services Authority.
 There are a total of 676 DLSAs in the country & in the meeting, they will discuss the ways to
bring homogeneity and synchronisation across DLSAs.
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates conference on drug trafficking
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a conference on drug trafficking and national
security on 30 July 2022.
 At the conference, over 30,000 kg of drugs will be burnt and disposed of by Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB) teams in Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata.
 The NCB started the drug disposal campaign on June 1 and over 51,217 kg of narcotics have
been disposed of by it in 11 states.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Awards presented on 30 July 2022
 Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar gave away Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
Awards in New Delhi on 30 Jul'22.
 It was presented to the Banks and States for their contribution to the AIF scheme.
 AIF was launched in 2020, under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package.
 It provides a medium-long term credit facility for investment in the creation of post-harvest
management infrastructure.
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme launched by PM Modi
 PM Narendra Modi launched the Power Ministry’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme on 30 July 2022.
 The scheme aims at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the
Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and power departments.
 It has an outlay of over 3 lakh crore rupees over a period of five years from Financial Year 2021-
22 to 2025-26.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of IFSCA HQ in Gandhinagar
 PM Narendra Modi on 29 July 2022 laid the foundation stone of the Headquarters building of
the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), at the GIFT city in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
 IFSCA was established by the Govt of India to develop and regulate international financial
services centres in the country.
 It was established in April 2020.
IIT-M launches ‘Nilekani Centre' to promote Indian language technology
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 The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on 28 July 2022 launched the ‘Nilekani Centre at
AI4Bharat’ to promote the Indian language technology.
 It was inaugurated by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys.
 Nilekani will support the centre with a grant of Rs 36 crores.
 The AI4Bharat was set up as an initiative of IIT Madras to build open-source language AI for
Indian languages.
ICICI Pru Mutual Fund launches ICICI Pru Nifty IT Index Fund
 ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched ICICI Prudential Nifty IT Index Fund, an open-ended
index scheme replicating the Nifty IT index.
 The new fund offer (NFO) opened for subscription 28 July and will close on 8 August, 2022.
 The NIFTY IT index captures the performance of Indian information technology companies.
 The index comprises 10 companies.
'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award' instituted for the first time
 Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF) has instituted a first-of-its-kind 'Dinesh Shahra Lifetime Award'
for Excellence in Music.
 The initiative is supported by the Indian Arts & Cultural Society.
 Apart from a trophy or memento, the recognition will also include a significant cash
component.
 Dinesh Shahra's book - Sanatan Leela, was also launched during the event.
Cabinet approves Competition Amendment Bill
 The Union cabinet has cleared a Bill to amend the two-decade-old Competition Act.
 It aims to reform the competition regulation ecosystem.
 The Competition (Amendment) Bill seeks to introduce changes to the governing structure of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI) and modify the substantive provisions in law to address
the needs of new age markets.
Monkeypox: NIV successfully isolates virus strain
 Monkeypox virus has been for the first time isolated in India by the National Institute of Virology
(NIV) in Pune.
 NIV works under Indian Council for Medical Research- ICMR.
 Genomic sequence of the Indian strains has 99.85 percent match with the West African Strains
circulating globally.
 Monkeypox is an acute viral disease and its symptoms are fever, Lymph node enlargement, etc.
Govt approves Rs 1.64 lakh crore revival package for BSNL
 The Union Cabinet on 27 July 2022 approved a revival package of over Rs 1.64 lakh crore for
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
 It includes cash support of Rs 43,964 crore and non-cash support of Rs 1.20 lakh crore.
 The package is aimed at making BSNL a sustainable entity & vibrant telecom player.
 The revival programme is for a 4-year period.
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 BSNL Founded: 2000

 Chairman: Pravin Purwar
Tata Group delivers QRFV to to Indian Army
 Tata group’s arm for aerospace and defence, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has
delivered an indigenously developed Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle-Medium (QRFV) to the
Indian Army.
 The vehicle will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army in future conflicts and
war-like situations.
 Indian Army had earlier inducted Ultra Long Range Observation System earlier.
 iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence
Production, Ministry of Defence, ceremoniously embarked upon the milestone of signing its
100th contract on 26 July 2022.
 iDEX framework was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2018.
 It was launched with the objective that it would provide the platform of co-development in the
Defence sector.
City Union Bank partners with Aditya Birla Health Insurance
 Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced a bancassurance partnership with City
Union Bank (CUB).
 It is for distribution of health insurance products through the bank's network of branches in
India.
 This is the third health insurance tie-up for CUB after bancassurance pacts with Star Health and
Alliance Insurance (formerly known as Religare Health Insurance Co).
Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passes away
 Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away in July 2022.
 Balwinder Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer and was known for his popular tracks like 'O
chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal Sun Kuriye', 'Nachdinu' and many more.
 He was part of the UK bhangra scene since 1980 and formed the Safri Boyz Band in 1990.
HCL Tech's Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the wealthiest woman in India
 Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the chairperson of HCL Technologies, is the richest woman in India with
a wealth of ₹84,330 cr.
 She retained the position for the second year in a row, as per the 3rd ‘Kotak Private Banking
Hurun - Leading Wealthy Women List’.
 Falguni Nayar of Nykaa overtook Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon to become the richest self-
made woman in India with a wealth of ₹57,520 cr.
Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's 7th death anniversary: 27 July 2022
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 27 July 2022 marked 7th death anniversary of former President and Bharat Ratna Dr A. P. J.
Abdul Kalam.
 He was also popularly known as the Missile Man of India.
 He made significant contribution as Project Director to develop India's first indigenous Satellite
Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near earth orbit in
July 1980.
83rd Raising Day of CRPF: 27 July 2022
 27 July 2022 was observed as the 83rd Raising Day of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
 CRPF, the India’s largest central armed police force came into existence on this day in 1939.
 Soon after India’s independence, CRPF got its name with the enactment of the CRPF Act on
28th December in 1949.
 It officially works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches Bal Raksha mobile app
 Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on 24 July 2022 launched Bal Raksha mobile app
at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
 The app aims to raise parental awareness of paediatric preventive healthcare through
Ayurvedic intervention.
 Mr Sonowal also inaugurated the ‘Vaccination Centre for Children’ at the AIIA.
 AIIA Founded: 2015
 AIIA Director: Dr Tanuja Nesari
India designates 5 new Ramsar sites
 Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced on 26 July 2022 that India has designated
five new Ramsar sites or wetlands that are of international importance.
 These are the Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram
Mangrove in Tamil Nadu, the Sakhya Sagar in Madhya Pradesh and Pala Wetland in Mizoram.
 There are now a total of 54 Ramsar sites in the country.
Ashishkumar Chauhan takes charge as NSE Chief
 Ashishkumar Chauhan has assumed charge as MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange
(NSE).
 Chauhan earlier resigned as Managing Director and CEO of BSE and was relieved of his roles
and responsibilities at the exchange from 25 July 2022.
 An executive management committee of the exchange will be running its affairs till the
appointment of the new MD and CEO.
Haryana CM launches 'smart e-beat' system for Gurugram police
 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has launched an app-based system for police
attendance and real time monitoring of patrolling by personnel in Gurugram.
 The CM launched the 'Smart E-Beat' system.
 This app-based system has been introduced in Gurugram under the 'Smart Policing Initiative'.
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 The ‘Smart E-Beat' system would cover the area of all the 33 police stations.
'Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend' book released
 A book titled 'Dilip Kumar: In the Shadow of a Legend' has been released.
 The book has been authored by Faisal Farooqui.
 It is based on the life of Actor Dilip Kumar, also known as Yusuf Khan.
 The author paints an intimate portrait of the actor, throwing light on some little-known
anecdotes from his illustrious life.
 Farooqui is the founder and CEO of Mouthshut.com.
Parshottam Rupala launches NDDB’s subsidiary for manure management
 Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala has launched
NDDB MRIDA Limited.
 It is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of National Dairy Development Board to take forward
manure management initiatives across the country.
 NDDB MRIDA Limited has been established as an Unlisted Public Limited Company under the
Companies Act, 2013 on 1st of July 2022.
India’s first brain health clinic launched in Bengaluru
 Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar inaugurated India’s first brain health clinic in
Bengaluru on 22 July 2022.
 It has been launched to diagnose, treat & follow up patients with common neurological
disorders.
 The clinic was launched under the Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (Ka-BHI) at Jayanagar
General Hospital.
 Ka-BHI aims to train doctors to diagnose brain health issues.
SAP Labs India partners NeGD to set up 'Centre for Digital Government'
 SAP Labs India has partnered National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to launch 'SAP Centre for
Digital Government' (SCDG) in Bengaluru.
 At SCDG regular training programmes for government officials will be conducted to build their
technical and digital citizenship skills.
 NeGD is an Independent Business Division under the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology.
 NeGD Founded: 2009
Vodafone Idea Elevates Akshaya Moondra as CEO
 Vodafone Idea has announced the elevation of present chief financial officer Akshaya Moondra
as its new CEO with effect from August 19, 2022.
 The company’s present MD-CEO Ravinder Takkar will continue to be on the board as a non-
executive and non-independent director post completion of his tenure.
 Takkar was appointed MD and CEO of the company on August 19, 2019, for a term of three
years.
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Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur releases three books by DPD

 Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on 24 July 2022 released three
books published by Directorate of Publications Division.
 The three books are: 'Moods, Moments and Memories - Former Presidents of India (1950-2017)';
'A Visual History First Citizen - Pictorial Record of President Ram Nath Kovind's Term',
and 'Interpreting Geometries - Flooring of Rashtrapati Bhavan'.
HDFC Mutual Fund launches Nifty Next 50 ETF, Nifty 100 ETF
 HDFC Mutual Fund has announced the launch of HDFC Nifty Next 50 ETF and HDFC NIFTY 100
ETF, in a bid to expand its suite of HDFC MF index solutions.
 These funds offer exposure to the Indian large-cap space.
 The new fund offer will open for subscription on July 25 and close on August 1, 2022.
 It offers high potential for growth as it may comprise the next league of Nifty 50 constituents.
Government amends Flag Code of India
 The Govt has amended the Flag Code of India to allow the tricolour to be displayed in the open
& on individual houses or buildings through day & night.
 The provision earlier allowed the flag, when displayed in the open, to be flown from sunrise to
sunset.
 The Flag Code was earlier amended in 2021, allowing the use of polyester, apart from cotton,
wool, silk & khadi for making flags.
 National Thermal Engineer Day is commemorated every year on July 24.
 It honours the importance of thermal management in the electronics sectors along with the
engineers and businesses that make it possible.
 The Advanced Thermal Inc (ATS) first acknowledged July 24th as the National Thermal Engineer
Day in the year 2014 with the intention to highlight the innovation of the thermal industries.
Cochin Shipyard, IIM Kozhikode sign agreement
 The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and the Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIMK)
have signed an agreement to boost start-ups in the maritime sector.
 Under this initiative, start-ups can get up to Rs 50 lakh as seed grants, Rs one crore as
prototyping grants and equity funding for start-ups at the scale up stage.
 IIMK will provide incubation, mentorship, training to startups.
Assam government gives approval to second wildlife sanctuary
 Assam's Barak Valley will soon get a second wildlife sanctuary with Governor Jagdish Mukhi
approving a proposal for the creation of Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary.
 The Barak Valley also houses the Borail Wildlife Sanctuary.
 The area has eight recorded species of primates -- slow loris, rhesus macaque, pig-tailed
macaque, stump-tailed macaque, Assamese macaque, capped langur, etc.
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YES Bank appoints RS Gandhi as additional independent director

 YES Bank has announced the appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as an additional
independent director of the bank for a period of five years.
 Gandhi was a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years from 2014 to 2017.
 He had a three-year secondment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the
capital market regulator.
Hindalco, Aequs sign strategic pact in commercial aerospace sector
 Hindalco Industries and Aequs have entered into a strategic pact for long-term collaboration
and joint business development in the commercial aerospace sector.
 The move will strengthen the commercial aerospace business of Aequs Pvt Ltd.
 Hindalco Industries, a USD 26 billion metals powerhouse, is an industry player in aluminum and
copper.
Jammu Film Festival to begin from September 3
 The second edition of Jammu Film Festival will be held here from September 3, 2022.
 54 projects from 15 countries including feature films, documentaries, and shorts will be screened
during the event.
 The first ever international film festival here was held in September in 2019 in Jammu, the winter
capital of the Union Territory.
IIT Kanpur launches NIRMAN Accelerator Program
 The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur has launched the NIRMAN
Accelerator Program.
 It is supported by the Dept of Science and Technology.
 15 start-ups will be selected and given the opportunity to accelerate their product journey from
‘lab to market’.
 The best-performing startups among the cohort of 15 startups will receive a cash award of up to
₹1 million.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren launches Jharkhand Tourism Policy 2021
 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 23 July 2022 launched the tourism policy 2021 for
the state.
 Under the policy, the government would provide single window system, capital investment
subsidy at 20-25% up to a limit of ₹10 crore and reimbursement of 75% of net GST paid for a
period of five years to the investors in state’s tourism sector.
Forex reserves decline to 20-month low to $572.7 billion
 India’s forex reserves fell to $572.7 billion as of 15 July 2022, the lowest in over 20 months.
 The reserves fell by $7.5 billion from the week ended 8 July, according to data released by RBI.
 The decline in foreign exchange reserves during the week is mainly due to foreign currency
assets that were down $6.5 billion.
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Karnataka cabinet gives nod to new employment policy

 The Karnataka government has approved the “Karnataka Employment Policy 2022-25".
 Medium scale industries where the minimum employment is 20, have been ordered to create
seven more jobs.
 If an industrial unit is planning on increasing its working capital by ₹50 crore, then it has been
ordered to create at least 30-50 more employment opportunities.
ONGC inks gas sale agreements with GAIL, AGCL
 The ONGC has inked gas sale agreements with GAIL India and Assam Gas Company Ltd
(AGCL) to monetise its upcoming field at Khubal in North Tripura district.
 Under the agreement, the GAIL and AGCL will receive 50,000 standard cubic metre of gas each
from Khubal Gas Gathering Station (GGS).
 Once it starts production, Khubal will be the tenth producing field of ONGC in Tripura.
 National Broadcasting Day is observed on 23 July every year.
 On this day in 1927, the first-ever radio broadcast in the country went on the air from the
Bombay Station under a private company, the Indian Broadcasting Company.
 On the 8th of June, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service became All India Radio.
 Radio broadcasting services started in India during the British rule in 1923.
Burhanpur: First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the country
 Burhanpur of Madhya Pradesh has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district in the
country.
 Burhanpur is the only district in the country where people from each of 254 villages have access
to safe drinking water through taps.
 Only 36.54% of households in Burhanpur had potable drinking water through tap connections
at the time of the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission on 15th August 2019.
Winners of 68th National Film Awards announced
 The winners of the 68th National Film Awards-2020 were announced by Information &
Broadcasting Ministry on 22 July 2022 in New Delhi.
 Best Feature Film: Soorarai Pottru
 Best Actor: Suriya for Soorarai Pottru & Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji
 Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali for Soorarai Pottru
 Madhya Pradesh won the 'Most Film Friendly State' award.
 National Film Awards were first awarded in 1954.
NTPC signs statement of intent with NITI Aayog
 NTPC Ltd has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with the NITI Aayog to develop net zero
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions roadmap for the corporation.
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 The SoI seeks to formalise a framework of cooperation between the parties to facilitate NTPC to
strategies on diversification of its generation mix to eventually reduce its carbon footprint and
support.
Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India
 Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was
elected the 15th President of India on 21 July 2022.
 She is the first tribal woman to be elected to the position & the youngest as well.
 She defeated opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha by securing 64.03% of the electoral college
votes.
 She will take oath on 25 July 2022 & will replace Ram Nath Kovind.
Tamil Nadu tops in Smart City Fund utilisation
 Tamil Nadu has topped the list of states for utilisation of funds under the Central government’s
flagship Smart City Mission.
 Tamil Nadu has spent over Rs 3932 crore out of the Rs 4333 crore released by the Centre for this
scheme.
 Uttar Pradesh is at 2nd position with the utilisation of Rs 2699 cr out of Rs 3142 crore released by
the Centre.
 The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.
Govt unveils national standards for civil service training institution
 Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 18 July 2022 launched the “National Standards for Civil Service
Training Institutions” (NSCSTI) in New Delhi.
 With this, India has become the first country in the world to come out with a unique model to
create standards for civil service training institutions at the national level.
 These standards are developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).
'Beyond The Misty Veil, Temple Tales Of Uttarakhand' book released
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled a book titled "Beyond The Misty Veil, Temple
Tales of Uttarakhand" in July 2022.
 It has been written by retired senior IAS officer, Aradhana Johri.
 In her book, Johri talks about several shrines in Uttarakhand and outlines their history.
 The book also talks about the tales associated with them.
Centre appoints Jayanti Prasad as IBBI Wholetime Member
 The central government has appointed Jayanti Prasad as a Whole time Member of the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for five years.
 He has been appointed for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the
post i.e. with effect from the 5th July, 2022 or upto the age of sixty-five years.
 IBBI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
NHPC signs MoU with DVC for setting up hydropower projects
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 NHPC Limited has signed an MoU with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
 It will explore the formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for exploring and setting up
hydropower and pump storage projects.
 It is in line with the national objective of energy transition i.e. 500 GW of renewable energy by
2030 and Net Zero by 2070.
 It envisages the joint development of mutually identified projects.
India’s R&D spends amongst the lowest in the world: NITI Aayog study
 India’s spending on research and development (R&D) is among the lowest in the world, as per a
study conducted by NITI Aayog and Institute for Competitiveness.
 R&D investment in India, in fact, has declined from 0.8% of the GDP in 2008–09 to 0.7% in 2017-
18.
 Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa spend around 1.2%, 1.1%, above 2% and 0.8%
respectively.
 The world average is around 1.8%.
NITI Aayog releases report titled 'Digital Banks'
 NITI Aayog has released its report titled 'Digital Banks: A Proposal for Licensing & Regulatory
Regime for India'.
 In it, it has made a case and offers a template and roadmap for a digital bank licensing and
regulatory regime for the country.
 The report suggested the introduction of a restricted Digital Business bank licence and a
restricted Digital Consumer Bank licence.
Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as Managing Director
 Tata Projects Ltd has appointed Vinayak Pai as its Managing Director, effective 22 July 2022.
 Vinayak Pai has taken over the reins from Vinayak Deshpande.
 It is currently executing some of the most marquee projects across India such as the New
Parliament Building, Jewar Airport, and Refinery Units at Barmer, Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link,
etc.
3rd edition of NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index released
 Karnataka, Manipur and Chandigarh have topped in their respective categories in the Third
Edition of NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index.
 The India Innovation Index is a comprehensive tool for the evaluation and development of the
country’s innovation ecosystem.
 It ranks the States and Union Territories on their innovation performance to build healthy
competition amongst them.
Rajarshi Gupta takes over as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh
 Rajarshi Gupta has taken over as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas
investment arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
 He replaces Alok Gupta who superannuated in June 2022.
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 Prior to this, he was Executive Director - Chief of Corporate Strategy & Planning in ONGC.
 He set up the Geological & Geophysical Centre of Excellence in Houston.
Bajaj Allianz partners DBS Bank India to offer life insurance products
 Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance and DBS Bank India have announced a strategic partnership to offer
life insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.
 New and existing customers across the 550+ branches of DBS Bank can now choose from Bajaj
Allianz Life's retail products including term, savings, retirement, and investment products.
RBI restricts three cooperative banks from conducting banking activity
 The Reserve Bank has announced severe restrictions on three cooperative banks.
 These include two banks from Maharashtra, the Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Limited and
the Raigad Sahakari Bank besides Karnatka-based Sri Mallikarjuna Pattana Sahakari Bank.
 Considering their poor liquidity position, the Reserve Bank has prohibited these three banks
from conducting any banking activity.
Rajasthan launches India’s first Digital Lok Adalat
 India’s 1st AI-powered digital Lok Adalat was launched in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 17 July 2022.
 It was launched by National Legal Services Authority Chairman Uday Umesh Lalit during the
18th All India Legal Services Authorities' meet held in Rajasthan.
 This event was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana.
 The digital Lok Adalat has been developed by Jupitice Justice Technologies.
ITBP creates 1st mountain-warfare training school in NE
 The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has created its first mountain-warfare training centre in
northeast India, its second overall.
 The new centre has been established in Dombang, abutting the LAC.
 The facility has come almost after five decades of the establishment of its first such school
called mountaineering and skiing institute (M&SI) during 1973-74 at Auli near Joshimath.
RattanIndia Power appoints Brijesh Gupta as Managing Director
 RattanIndia Power has appointed Brijesh Gupta as Managing Director.
 He has held leadership positions in Adani Enterprises, Essar Group, Welspun and Atha Group.
 RattanIndia Power is a private power generation company, with installed capacity of 2,700 MW
thermal power plants at Amravati and Nashik (1,350 MW at each location) in Maharashtra, with
investments of Rs.18,615 cr (US$ 2.5 billion).
Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla takes the Oath of Office as Member, UPSC
 Lt. General (Retd) Shri Raj Shukla took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC on 18
July 2022.
 He commanded an Infantry Brigade in Counter Insurgency Operations, the Baramulla Division
along the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley and a Pivot Corps along the Western Borders.
 He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India
 Jawaharlal Nehru Port has become the first major port of the country to become 100%
Landlord port.
 JNP is one of the leading container ports of the country and is ranked 26th among the top 100
global ports (as per Lloyds List Top 100 Ports 2021 Report).
 Currently, five container terminals are operated at JNP, of which only one is port owned.
Veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passes away
 Veteran singer Bhupinder Singh, best known for his songs such as 'Do Deewane Shaher Mein'
and 'Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga', passed away in July 2022.
 He began his career working in the All India Radio, Delhi, as a singer and musician.
 Apart from playback singing, Bhupinder Singh was also the guitarist on several popular tracks,
including "Dum Maaro Dum", "Chura Liya Hai", etc.
Centre forms Committee on Minimum Support Price
 The Centre has formed a Committee on Minimum Support Price under the chairmanship of
Former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal.
 The panel will comprise Member (Agriculture) in NITI Aayog Ramesh Chand, Agricultural
Economist CSC Shekhar, etc.
 The panel will look at ways to strengthen the Agricultural Marketing System as per the changing
requirements of the country.
Delhi Jal Board develops AI-run technology to clean sewage water
 In a first, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has developed an AI technology to treat water in its sewage
treatment plants.
 This technology, called ISASMA-CD (Intelligence Self-Administered Self Monitored Automatic
Chemical Dosing), has been introduced at four DJB plants in Delhi.
 Running with AI software, it shares real-time data & monitors the health of the plant as well as
machines and equipment.
MSME Minister Narayan Rane launches 'Mobile Electric Charging’ app
 Union Minister of Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane launched ‘Repos Pay – a
'Mobile Electric Charging' platform on 15 July 2022.
 He launched it at the ‘Fuelling India 2022’ event in Mumbai.
 'Repos Pay’ is a platform where one can order a Mobile Electric Charging Vehicle on app &
charge their vehicles.
 Mr Rane also launched ‘Phy-gital’ - a Fintech Platform at the same event.
Manipur Governor La Ganesan give additional charge of West Bengal
 President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep
Dhankhar who has been named as the ruling National Democratic Alliance candidate for the
vice presidential election.
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 Dhankhar was appointed as the Governor in 2019.

 La Ganesan, Governor of Manipur, has been appointed to discharge the functions of the
Governor of West Bengal, in addition to his own duties.
PM addresses Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar
 PM Narendra Modi addressed the NIIO (Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation)
Seminar 'Swavlamban' on 18 July 2022 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
 He unveiled ‘SPRINT Challenges’, aimed at giving a boost to usage of indigeneous technology in
the Indian Navy.
 SPRINT stands for Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through iDEX, NIIO and TDAC.
Exports of agricultural and processed food products rise by 14%
 The exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 14% in the first three months of
the financial year 2022-23 compared to the corresponding period of 2021-22.
 The overall export has increased to 5,987 million dollars from April to June 2022 from 5,256
million dollars over the same period of 2021-22.
 Rice exports has witnessed a growth of 13 percent.
PM Modi inaugurates 296-km Bundelkhand Expressway in UP
 PM Modi on 16 July 2022 inaugurated the Bundelkhand Expressway in the Jalaun district of
Uttar Pradesh.
 The 296 km 4-lane expressway has been constructed at a cost of around ₹14,850 crores.
 It will link the Bundelkhand area to Delhi through the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and Yamuna
Expressway.
 It has been constructed by Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority
(UPEIDA).
Mother Teresa Memorial Award presented to Dia Mirza
 The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) National Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza,
and Environmental Activist Mr. Afroz Shah were felicitated with Mother Teresa Memorial Awards
for Social Justice 2021 in July 2022.
 They were awarded for their commendable and notable achievements in Environmental
Sustainability.
 Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented the awards.
Uttarakhand CM launches Uttarakhand police app, e-FIR service
 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Uttarakhand police app and e-
FIR service on 15 July 2022.
 The police app is an integrated version of five online services provided by the State police.
 The emergency number 112 and cyber helpline number 1930 have also been connected to this
app.
KVIC launches Knowledge Portal for Khadi by the Center of Excellence
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 The Knowledge Portal for Khadi was launched on 14 July 2022.

 It is a platform developed by the Center of Excellence for Khadi to provide design directions to
the Khadi institutions.
 The Center of Excellence for Khadi has been set up by KVIC, Ministry of MSME at NIFT, to
support Khadi Institutions.
 The portal will be hosted on the website of the Center of Excellence for Khadi.
NHPC signs MoU for development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies”
 NHPC signed two MoUs for the development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies” to reduce
the carbon footprint in the Power Sector in Leh and Kargil.
 As per MoU signed for Leh district, NHPC shall consider the development of Pilot Green
Hydrogen fuel cell-based Microgrid.
 According to the MoU for the Kargil district, the hydrogen generated in Kargil will be used in fuel
cells for mobility.
VK Singh takes charge as Director (Technical) of REC
 V.K. Singh has taken charge as Director (Technical) of REC Limited with effect from 12th July,
2022.
 Before this elevation, Singh was Executive Director in REC holding portfolio of key business
areas.
 REC is an NBFC focusing on power sector financing and development across India.
 Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed over fifty years in the area of its operations.
Defence Ministry sets up Apex Committee
 Defence Ministry has set up an apex committee with Defence Secretary as Chairman to conduct
a Performance and Efficiency Audit into various aspects of its activities.
 The members of the committee include Vice Chiefs of the three Services, Secretary Defence
(Finance), Chief of Integrated Staff Committee, Controller General of Defence
Accounts, Director General (Acquisition), etc.
MHA website tops among central ministry services portals
 The website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first under the Central
Ministries Portal in National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment.
 The Digital Police portal of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was placed at the
second number.
 This is a periodic assessment intended to improve the effectiveness of the government in
delivering online services to citizens.
Govt launches “Jagriti” mascot for empowering consumers
 The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched “Jagriti”, a mascot for empowering
consumers & generating awareness towards their rights.
 It will be projected as an empowered consumer who is spreading awareness about consumer
rights and addressing the problems faced by the consumers.
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 The mascot would be showcased with the tagline "Jago Grahak Jago" in all its media
campaigns.
NHA commences the first Hackathon under the ‘ABDM Hackathon Series’
 The National Health Authority (NHA) commenced its first hackathon under the 'Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission Hackathon Series' on 14 July 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra.
 This hackathon is focused on mobilising the health startup ecosystem in India.
 It was inaugurated by Dr R.S. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of NHA.
 This hackathon will continue till 17 July 2022.
CCEA has approved Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu road
 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of the Taranga Hill-
Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line to be constructed by the Ministry of Railways at an estimated
cost of Rs 2798.16 crore.
 The total length of the new rail line will be 116.65 km and is expected to be completed in 2026-
27.
Syngenta India launches Biodiversity Sensor Project with IIT Ropar
 Syngenta India has announced a launch of Biodiversity Sensor Project, a biodiversity monitoring
technology in association with IIT Ropar.
 Syngenta also flagged off India’s first Drone Yatra, that will travel 10,000 kms to create
awareness on drone spraying among 10,000 farmers.
 The Yatra will travel to 13 states to demonstrate and educate farmers on use of drones.
Delhi University’s Miranda House retains top slot in NIRF college rank
 National Institute Ranking Framework, NIRF Colleges Ranking 2022 have been released online
on July 15, 2022 by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
 Miranda House outshined all colleges to get the top spot.
 Hindu College was ranked second while Presidency College was ranked third.
 Lady Shri Ram College was ranked fifth.
Joy Bhattacharjya appointed Dir Gen Federation of FIFS
 The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) has announced the appointment of Joy
Bhattacharjya as its director general.
 Bhattacharjya is the CEO of the Prime Volleyball League and is a cricket analyst.
 The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), was established to protect consumer interest
and create standardised best practices in the Fantasy Sports industry.
Stemrobo partners with AIC IIT Delhi
 STEMROBO Technologies has announced the launch of a Tech Entrepreneurship Program in
association with AIC IIT Delhi for 8-18 years of age group.
 This program is focused on embedding skills like Robotics,3D printing, the Internet of Things,
Artificial Intelligence, Coding, and Blockchain.
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 Students will participate in 64 hours of live online and live offline sessions.
IIT Madras tops India Rankings 2022, IISC-Bengaluru bags second spot
 IIT Madras has emerged as the best educational institution while Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru is best university in India Rankings-2022 which were released by Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on 15 July 2022.
 IIM, Ahmedabad is the best management institute in the country followed by IIM, Bangalore,
and IIM, Calcutta.
 AIIMS, New Delhi is the best medical college.
Narendra Tomar launches e-NAM Platform to promote agricultural trade
 Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on 14 July 2022 launched the Platform of
Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM).
 It was launched on the sidelines of the State Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers' Conference
in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
 With the introduction of POP, farmers will be facilitated to sell the produce outside their state
borders.
India’s NSCS hosts meeting of BIMSTEC on cyber security cooperation
 A 2-day meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation began in New
Delhi on 14 July 2022.
 It is being organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
 It is being chaired by National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt General Rajesh Pant.
 In the meeting, the expert group will formulate an action plan to deal with Cyber Security
challenges in the BIMSTEC region.
India's first Monkeypox case reported in Kerala
 The first case of monkeypox was confirmed in India on 14 July 2022, after a person who had
returned to Kerala from UAE developed symptoms of the disease.
 His samples were sent to National Virology Institute in Pune which confirmed the disease by 14
July evening.
 Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox.
 It was first found in monkeys in 1958.
Book titled “The McMahon line: A century of discord” released
 A book titled “The McMahon line: A century of discord”, was released on 12 July 2022.
 It has been authored by former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and former Chief of Army Staff
General JJ Singh (Retd).
 The book is based on the former Army chief’s experiences and research on the India-China
border dispute.
 A short film related to the McMahon line was also screened.
Gujarat man found with unique blood group; first in India
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 A man in Gujarat, who passed away during the course of treatment, has been identified with a
unique blood group.
 It is said to be the first in the country and 10th in the world.
 It took a year for the researchers to come to the conclusion that the blood group was AB+ blood
group with EMM 'negative' frequency.
 O, A, B and AB are the common blood groups found in human bodies.
India’s wholesale inflation eases to 15.18% in June
 India’s wholesale price-based inflation eased to 15.18% in June 2022 on a year-on-year basis
from 15.88% in May, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
 For the fuel and power segment, the WPI number marginally eased to 40.38% in June from
40.62% in May as oil prices eased.
 Food inflation for June climbed to 12.41% as against 10.89% in the preceding month.
Quantum Mutual Fund launches India’s first Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund
 Quantum Mutual Fund (MF) has launched Quantum Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund.
 It is an open-ended fund of fund scheme investing in units of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF.
 It is India’s first of its kind Nifty 50 ETF Fund of Fund (FoF).
 The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 1, 2022.
Vedanta partners with IIT Madras incubated start-up
 Vedanta has teamed up with Detect Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated startup.
 It will implement safety incident detection by deploying T-Pulse HSSE Monitoring System, based
on artificial intelligence (AI), across all its business units.
 T-Pulse offers centralised and scalable technology stack designed for plug-and-play
deployment.
AIIMS to organize APSI Sushruta Film Festival on 15 July
 Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of AIIMS, Delhi in collaboration with Association of Plastic
Surgeons of India (APSI), will organize 'APSI Sushruta Film Festival' (ASFF 2022).
 It will be organized to observe 12th National Plastic Surgery Day on 15 July 2022.
 This film festival is on the theme of Changing lives with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Department of Consumer Affairs sets up a committee
 The Department of Consumer Affairs has set up a committee to develop a comprehensive
framework on the right to repair.
 The aim of the framework is to empower consumers and product buyers in the local market and
harmonize trade.
 Its aim is also to emphasize developing sustainable consumption of products and reduction in e-
waste.
Agnikul Cosmos opens India's first rocket engine factory in Chennai
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 Space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos on 13 July 2022 inaugurated India's first-ever factory to
manufacture 3D-printed rocket engines in Chennai.
 It was unveiled by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and ISRO chairman S Somanath.
 The facility will use additive manufacturing technology to build 3D-printed rocket engines.
 Agnikul was founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran.
Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line
 The Union Cabinet on 13 July 2022 approved Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line in
Gujarat and Rajasthan to provide connectivity and improve mobility.
 The estimated cost of this project is over 2798 crore rupees & it will be completed by 2026-27.
 The total length of this new rail line will be over 116 km.
 It will increase connectivity to Ambaji Shaktipeeth and Ajitnath Jain Temple.
Indian scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2
 Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have developed a new class of synthetic
peptides that can not only block the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into cells but also clump the
virus particles together, reducing their ability to infect the living cell.
 This novel mechanism provides an alternative to make viruses like SARS-CoV-2 inactive.
Union Cabinet approves Gati Shakti University in Gujarat
 Union Cabinet on 13 July 2022 approved the up-gradation of the National Rail and
Transportation Institute (NRTI) to Gati Shakti University in Gujarat.
 This university would serve as a hub for education, training, skilling, and research in the
transportation sector.
 This university is named after the government's flagship 'PM Gati Shakti' National Master Plan
for multimodal connectivity.
UIDAI launches mobile app to perform Aadhaar face authentication
 Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new mobile app named
“AadhaarFaceRd" to perform face authentication.
 Through this, an Aadhaar holder’s actual identity is validated and recorded in the databases of
UIDAI which was captured at the time of Aadhaar enrolment.
 This app can be used for Aadhaar face authentication for various other apps like
JeevanPraman & COWIN.
Department of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare and IRRI sign agreement
 A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Department of Agriculture &
Farmer Welfare (DA&FW) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
 It has been signed on commencement of Phase -2 activities of IRRI South Asia Regional Centre
(ISARC).
 ISARC had also set up a Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA).
Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers to be held
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 A two days’ National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers in Bengaluru will
be held on 14-15th July, 2022.
 One of the major interventions of this conference would be launching of e-NAM Platform of
Platform.
 It would promote trade and marketing of agriculture produce for getting better prices of
agriculture commodities to farmers.
RBL Bank, IMGC partner to offer mortgage guarantee-backed home loans
 India Mortgage Guarantee Corp. (IMGC) has partnered with RBL Bank to offer mortgage
guarantee-backed home loan products for salaried and non-salaried customers.
 This partnership with IMGC will help RBL Bank extend mortgage guarantee-backed home loans
to new borrower segments through its network of over 500 branches across the country.
Industrial Production Index jumps to 19.6 percent in May 2022
 The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) jumped 19.6 percent in May 2022 as against 7.1 percent in
April 2022.
 According to the data released by the National Statistical Office, the manufacturing sector's
output grew 20.6 percent in May while the mining output climbed 10.9 percent and the
Electricity sector surged 23.5 percent.
 The IIP had grown by 27.6 percent in May 2021.
India's retail inflation eases to 7.01 percent in June 2022
 Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased to 7.01 percent in June 2022
compared to 7.04 percent in May 2022.
 In June 2022, inflation in the food basket came at 7.56 percent, compared to 7.84 percent in
May 2022.
 The inflation figure in vegetables eased to 17.37 percent during the reported month from 18.26
percent in May 2022.
Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as Acting President
 Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as Acting President after
Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives.
 He is also serving as the Minister of Finance.
and 2018 to 2019.
Paper Import Monitoring System, PIMS to come into effect in October
 Paper Import Monitoring System, PIMS will come into effect from 1st October 2022.
 As per PIMS, an importer will have to provide advance information online about the import of
papers and obtain a registration number.
 The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has introduced Paper Import Monitoring System by
amending the import policy of major paper products.
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Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement NEP at pre-primary level

 Uttarakhand on 12 July 2022 became the 1st state in the country to initiate the process of
implementing the Centre’s New Education Policy (NEP).
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami initiated this process by inaugurating ‘Bal Vatikas’ at
Anganwadi kendras across the state to strengthen the pre-primary education system.
 These ‘Bal Vatikas’ will function at 4,457 Anganwadi kendras in the state.
DCGI approves India's first indigenously developed HPV vaccine
 Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on 12 July 2022 approved the country's first
indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) against cervical cancer.
 This vaccine has been developed by the Serum Institute of India.
 Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of
age with a high death ratio in India.
 Current DCGI - Dr V. G. Somani
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela begins
 The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela began on July 11, 2022.
 It was organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, as part of the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's Skill India Mission.
 It featured 36 sectors and more than 1000 companies and 500 distinct sorts of trades.
 The ministry hosted the event across 200 plus locations.
Meena Hemchandra appointed as part-time Chairman of Karur Vyasya Bank
 Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of former RBI executive Meena
Hemchandra as part-time Chairman of Karur Vysya Bank for three years.
 In May 2022, the bank had recommended Hemchandra's candidature for the position of non-
executive independent (part-time) chairperson of the bank to the RBI for approval.
 Hemchandra was the Executive Director of RBI from June 2015 to Nov 2017.
Star Health partners with MeitY to reach rural markets
 Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. has partnered with Common Services Centres (CSC),
under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
 It will provide over 5 lakh CSCs access to a select range of Star Health insurance products.
 These products have been designed to meet the needs of rural customers across the tier-II, tier-
III cities, and rural markets pan India.
PM Modi inaugurates Deoghar Airport in Jharkhand
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Deoghar airport in Jharkhand on 12 July 2022.
 It has been constructed at a cost of Rs 401 crore.
 He also inaugurated the revamped Baba Baidyanathdham temple area under Prasad scheme
of Ministry of Tourism.
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 He also inaugurated 13 development projects and laid foundation stones for 12 development
schemes worth over 16000 crore Rupees.
Dwarka Expressway to be the first elevated urban highway in India
 Dwarka Expressway is being developed as the first elevated urban expressway in India.
 The expressway will connect Dwarka in Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana.
 It is being developed at a total cost of 9,000 crore rupees with a total length of 29 km.
 It is also popularly known as the Northern Peripheral Road.
 It will open to traffic in 2023 and relieve congestion on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway.
Mumbai’s CSMT becomes 1st station to have augmented reality experience
 The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai has become the 1st railway station
in India to be equipped with augmented reality screens.
 This technology will allow passengers at the station to get a real-time digitised timetable with a
dedicated scrolling screen & railway information for an engaging experience.
 This project is aimed at generating revenue for the Central Railway.
I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra unveils new logo of 'Prasar Bharati'
 Information and Broadcasting (I&B) secretary Apurva Chandra on 11 July 2022 unveiled the new
logo of the country's Public Service Broadcaster, 'Prasar Bharati'.
 In the new logo, the map of India signifies the service of trust, security and perfection to the
nation.
 Its blue colour represents both sky and sea which is associated with freedom & inspiration.
 Prasar Bharati CEO - Mayank Agrawal
RBI unveils rupee settlement system for international trade
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 11 July 2022 unveiled a rupee settlement system for
international trade.
 It aims to promote growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India & to support the
increasing interest of global trading community in Indian Rupee.
 This new mechanism will enable Indian exporters to receive advance payment against exports
from overseas importers in rupees.
City Union Bank, Shriram General Insurance sign agreement
 City Union Bank and Shriram General Insurance have signed a corporate agency agreement.
 The bank will distribute the latter’s insurance products through its network of 727 branches
across India.
 Under this agreement, Shriram General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products
such as motor, personal accident, home and travel, along with commercial lines of insurance
products.
Unemployment rate rises to 7.8% in June 2022
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 The country's unemployment rate has shot up at 7.80 per cent in June 2022 with the loss of 13
million jobs, mainly in the agriculture sector.
 The data was released by economic think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
 The massive fall in number of jobs was triggered by higher unemployment rate in rural areas,
which went up to 8.03 per cent from 6.62 per cent in May 2022.
Rajendra Prasad assumes the charge of MD of NHSRCL
 Rajendra Prasad has assumed the charge of Managing Director, National High Speed Rail
Corporation Limited in addition to his duties as Director Project, NHSRCL.
 He is working as Director Project with NHSRCL since November 2017.
 NHSRCL was incorporated in 2016 to manage the High Speed Rail Corridor in India.
 It is headquartered in New Delhi.
Jitendra Singh inaugurated the IS4OM on 11 July 2022
 Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated the IS4OM in Bengaluru on 11
Jul'22.
 IS4OM stands for ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operation and Management.
 In addition, as part of IS4OM, dedicated labs have also been set up for space debris mitigation
and remediation, compliance verification of UN/Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination
Committee (IADC), etc.
Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (Coe) launched by IAF
 The IAF Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence under the aegis of UDAAN, was
inaugurated on 10 July 2022 at Air Force Station Rajokri, New Delhi.
 A Big Data Analytics and Al Platform has been commissioned in the IAF's Al Centre.
 It will handle all aspects of analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, neural
networks and deep learning algorithms.
PM Modi unveils National Emblem on the roof of Parliament building
 PM Narendra Modi on 11 July 2022 unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new
parliament building.
 It is made of bronze with a total weight of 9500 kilograms and is 6.5 m in height.
 It has been cast at the top of the Central Foyer of new Parliament building.
 A supporting structure of steel weighing around 6500 kilograms has also been constructed to
support the Emblem.
GODI: India's first company to get BIS certification for Li-ion cells
 Hyderabad-based GODI India has become the first company in the country to receive Bureau of
Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its lithium-ion cells made using its home-grown
technology.
 These cells were tested and qualified by a third-party testing agency TUV.
 GODI will also set up a giga-factory for battery cell manufacturing in India by 2024.
 GODI India, Founder & CEO - Mahesh Godi
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Amit Shah chairs Northern Zonal Council meeting in Jaipur

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 30th Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC)
in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 9 July 2022.
 The NZC comprises Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and UTs of Jammu &
Kashmir, Laddakh, Delhi and Chandigarh.
 Internal security & issues of common interests were discussed at the meeting.
 The meeting was held in Jaipur after 25 years.
NMA recommends 2 sites to be declared Monuments of National importance
 National Monuments Authority (NMA) has recommended 2 sites associated with B. R. Ambedkar
to be declared as Monuments of National importance.
 These 2 sites are - 1 - Sankalp Bhumi Banyan tree campus in Vadodara, where Dr Ambedkar
had taken a resolve to eradicate untouchability in 1917 & 2 - Pratap Rao Bhosle High School in
Maharashtra's Satara where Dr Ambedkar received his primary education.
'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro' book released
 Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi launched a book in
Gujarati 'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro' on 9 July 2022.
 The book celebrates 75 freedom fighters and shares the stories of the sacrifices made by them
for the country.
 The book is a part of the ''Swadhinta Ka Amrit Mahotsav'' to mark the 75th year of the country's
Independence.
UP becomes first state in the country to have 13 expressways
 Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to have 13 Expressways.
 Of the total 13, six are operational while the rest are under construction.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 296-km long Bundelkhand Expressway on July
16, 2022 which will connect Bundelkhand to Delhi.
 Also, the foundation stone of the 594 km long Ganga Expressway has been laid by PM Modi.
RK Gupta appointed deputy Election commissioner
 Senior bureaucrat R K Gupta has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner.
 He will replace T Sreekanth.
 Gupta, a Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officer, will serve as deputy election commissioner
(Joint secretary level) till 28 February 2023, the date of his superannuation.
Kharchi Festival begins in Tripura
 The centuries-old seven-day long colourful 'Kharchi Puja' began in Tripura in July 2022.
 The annual 'Kharchi Puja' and festival are meant to cleanse the sins of mortal souls.
 The festival features 14 deities - Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesha,
Brahma, Abadhi (God of water), Chandra, Ganga, Agni, Kamdev and Himadri (Himalaya).
National Fish Farmers Day: 10 July
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 National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10 July every year.

 It commemorates Prof. Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Alikunhi for their contribution in
achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July, 1957 at Angul in Odisha
for the first time in the country.
 It was done through administration of carp pituitary hormone extract in the breeding of major
carps.
Rajnath Singh to launch first-ever AI exhibition
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch India's first-ever 'Artificial Intelligence in Defence'
(AIDef) symposium and exhibition on July 11, 2022 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi.
 It will be organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.
 75 newly-developed AI products and technologies, having applications in defence, will be
launched during the event.
PM Modi addresses Natural Farming Conclave at Surat
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Natural Farming Conclave through video
conferencing on 10 July 2022.
 The conclave was organised at Surat in Gujarat.
 It witnessed the participation of thousands of farmers and all other stakeholders who have
made adoption of natural farming in Surat, a success story.
Meghalaya to invest Rs 300 crore in childhood education programmes
 Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has announced that government has earmarked Rs 300
crore from the externally aided projects to make investment in early childhood education
programmes.
 The state and has come up with a road map to invest in early childhood education
programmes.
 Different interventions will be made through the programme to ensure that a child gets
productive learning.
PM Modi attends the first “Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture”
 PM Narendra Modi attended the first ‘Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture’ (AJML), by Mr. Tharman
Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister, Government of Singapore, on 8 July 2022 at New Delhi.
 He also addressed the gathering during the event.
 The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, organised the event in recognition of
Arun Jaitley’s invaluable contribution to the nation.
RBI imposes restrictions, withdrawal caps on 4 banks
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed various restrictions on four cooperative banks.
 The restrictions have been imposed for six months and it includes cap on withdrawals for the
depositors.
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 The four banks being put under restrictions by the RBI are are Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank,
Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank, Sangli Sahakari Bank, and Sharada Mahila Co-
operative Bank Limited.
Ministry of Mines to organise 6th National Conclave
 The Ministry of Mines will organise the 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals on 12 July
2022.
 Some of the highlights of the conclave include the conferring of the national-level award
Rashtriya Khanij Vikas Puraskar to the best performing States in the field of mining, the launch
of three modules of Mining Tenement System (MTS), awards for 5-Star rated mines for the year
2020-21, etc.
NPCI partners with JBIMS for master's degree in digital payments
 The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has collaborated with Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of
Management Studies (JBIMS).
 It has co-created a master’s programme in management studies in digital payments for its
employees.
 The course was launched under NPCI’s “Learn while you Earn” higher education programme.
Anurag Thakur launches revised schemes of cash awards
 Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur has launched revised schemes of cash
awards, national welfare and pension to sportspersons.
 He also launched web portal for schemes of Department of Sports and National Sports
Development Fund website in New Delhi.
 These revised schemes will provide more transparency and accountability to give benefit to
sports persons in record time.
Union Health Ministry and Panchayati Raj Ministry sign MoU
 Union Health Ministry and Panchayati Raj Ministry have signed an MoU with the aim to
eliminate TB in India.
 The MoU will forge inter-Ministerial collaboration and strategic partnerships with the aim to
achieving the Prime Minister’s ambitious target of eliminating TB in India by 2025.
 It will also serve as a milestone to achieve the objective and target of TB Free India Campaign.
Delhi govt launches ‘Mission Kushal Karmi’ programme
 Delhi government on 6 July 2022 launched ‘Mission Kushal Karmi’ programme to upgrade the
skills of construction workers.
 The programme was launched by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
 The objective of this programme is to provide on-the-job skill development training to
construction workers.
 Delhi govt aims to train 2 lakh workers in a year under this programme.
PM Modi inaugurates 'Akshaya Patra Mid-Day Meal Kitchen' in Varanasi
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 PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s (APF) new mid-day kitchen in
Varanasi on 7 July 2022.
 This centralised kitchen will enable the APF to serve over 1 Lakh children in 282 schools in
Varanasi.
 It is Akshaya Patra’s 62nd kitchen in the country and 5th in UP.
 APF is a non-profit trust of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Bangalore.
Akasa Airlines gets Air Operator Certificate from DGCA
 The country's newest airline Akasa Air on 7 July 2022 received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
from the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
 The grant of AOC is the final step for an airline's launch.
 Akasa Air will start commercial operations by the end of July 2022.
 It is backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
 Akasa Air founded in - 2021
Bhupender Yadav launches “Hariyali Mahotsav” in New Delhi
 Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on 8 July 2022
launched “Hariyali Mahotsav” - Tree Festival in New Delhi.
 The event was organised to create awareness about the importance of trees to protect our
environment for present as well as future generations.
 The festival involves planting 75 saplings in 75 urban forest spaces across the country.
Nokia partners with IISc to set up centre of excellence
 Nokia has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to
set up the Nokia Centre of Excellence (CoE).
 The CoE will promote inter-disciplinary research involving robotics and advanced
communication technologies in 5G and AI.
 It will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture, and disaster
management.
Rohit Sharma becomes first captain to record 13 successive T20I wins
 Rohit Sharma became the first captain in cricketing history to win 13 consecutive T20Is.
 Rohit achieved this feat during the first T20I match of the three-match series against England
on 7 July 2022 at Southampton.
 Hardik Pandya took India's total to 198/8 in the first innings.
 Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Deepak Hooda also scored 24, 39, and 33 runs,
respectively.
'Getting the Bread: The Gen-Z Way to Success' book released
 Prarthna Batra’s debut book titled 'Getting the Bread: The Gen-Z Way to Success' was launched
by Sakshi Malik on 7 July 2022.
 Prarthna is also the co-founder of Lajja Diaries - an online platform, to felicitate the gender
discourse on feminism and women's rights in India.
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 She was featured in the February 2021 edition of Blub World in the young entrepreneur's section.
Market Research Society of India elects Manish Makhijani as President
 Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has elected Manish Makhijani as its new President for
the 2022-24 term.
 He is the Global Insights Director at Hindustan Unilever.
 He will take over from outgoing President Sandeep Arora (EVP and Global Head – Research &
Analytics Solutions, Datamatics Global Services).
 MRSI also elected the new managing committee on 7 July 2022.
GST Council forms GST Appellate Tribunal panel
 The GST Council has set up a Group of Ministers, chaired by Haryana Deputy Chief Minister
Dushyant Chautala.
 It will suggest required changes in the law for setting up the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
 The 6-member GoM would also ensure that the amendments are in line with various court
judgements relating to setting up the tribunal.
PM inaugurates 'Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam' in Varanasi
 PM Narendra Modi on 7 July 2022 inaugurated 'Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam' on
implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in Varanasi.
 The Ministry of Education is organising Shiksha Samagam from 7th to 9th July '22.
 It will provide a platform for academicians & policymakers to deliberate, share their experiences
& discuss the roadmap for effective implementation of the NEP 2020.
Amit Shah unveils 'Statue of Peace' at Srinagar
 Home Minister Amit Shah on 7 July 2022 unveiled the 'Statue of Peace' of Swamy
Ramanujacharya at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
 Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer.
 He revived the Bhakti movement and his preachings inspired other Bhakti schools of thought.
 He is considered to be the inspiration for poets like Annamacharya, Bhakta Ramdas, Kabir, and
Meerabai.
Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to take role of G20 sherpa
 Amitabh Kant, the former CEO of Niti Aayog, will be becoming the new Sherpa for G-20.
 Kant will replace Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
 India is set to assume the G-20 presidency later in 2022.
 Goyal has been G-20 Sherpa for the country from September 7, 2021.
 The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) began in Bali on 7 July 2022 and will continue till July
8.
PNB signs MoU with Indian Air Force for 'PNB RakshakPlus Scheme'
 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force.
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 It will provide specially designed products to the defence personnel under the bank's flagship
scheme of 'PNB Rakshak Plus'.
 This scheme includes, inter alia, personal accidental insurance, and air accidental insurance to
serving, retired and trainees of the defence forces, central armed police forces, etc.
Samunnati enters into co-lending partnership with SBI
 Open agri network Samunnati has entered into a co-lending partnership with State Bank of
India (SBI) to expand its outreach to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
 Initially, under this partnership, the lending amount would be Rs 100 crore.
 SBI and Samunnati have also entered into a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to develop the FPO sector.
SBI renews MoU with Air Force for defence salary package
 State Bank of India has renewed MoU with the Indian Air Force for the Defence Salary Package
(DSP) scheme.
 Under this, the country's largest lender will offer various benefits and features to all serving and
retired Air Force personnel and their families.
 Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda have also announced similar pacts offering various
products to serving and retired IAF personnel.
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Dept ties up with South Indian Bank
 The South Indian Bank has signed an agreement with Kerala’s Forest and Wildlife Department.
 It has been signed to enable digital collection of payments at eco-tourism centres, Vanasree
shops, mobile Vanasree units and eco-shops across the State.
 The digital collection system of South Indian Bank will now be available at all 124 tourist spots
that fall under the Forest Department.
IAS Tina Dabi takes charge as Jaisalmer collector
 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Tina Dabi on Wednesday took charge as the collector
and magistrate of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.
 Before joining as the collector and magistrate of Jaisalmer district, Tina Dabi was posted in
Jaipur.
 Tina Dabi secured the top rank in the civil service exams in 2015.
 She is the first Dalit to top the civil services exam.
Paritosh Tripathi appointed MD and CEO of SBI General Insurance
 SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. has announced Paritosh Tripathi as managing director
and chief executive officer, effective 5 July.
 He was nominated by the parent company, State Bank of India, for the post and succeeds P.C.
Kandpal.
 From 2017 to 2020, he was head - bancassurance, firstly with SBI Mutual Fund and then with SBI
General Insurance.
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Smriti Irani gets additional charge of Minority Affairs Ministry

 Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has been assigned the charge of Ministry of
Minority Affairs, in addition to her existing portfolio.
 Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has been given the additional charge of the Ministry
of Steel.
 Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh
have resigned from their positions.
PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha
 Olympic Sprinter P.T. Usha, music composer Ilaiyaraaja, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade, and
screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad were nominated to the Rajya Sabha on 6 July 2022.
 All four nominees are from the four southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, & Andhra
Pradesh, respectively.
 They have been nominated in the category of eminent persons nominated by the President of
India.
IIT Kharagpur develops new fast-charging Sodium-ion batteries
 IIT Kharagpur researchers have developed Sodium-ion (Na-ion) based batteries and
supercapacitors using nano-materials which can be rapidly charged and integrated into e-
cycles.
 These sodium materials are cheaper than Lithium (Li)-based materials and can be scaled up to
industrial-level production.
 This research was funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India.
CBSE launches 'Pariksha Sangam' portal
 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in July 2022 launched its biggest digital
initiative for exams - 'PARIKSHA SANGAM'.
 It is a portal that will integrate all the different exam-related processes done by the school,
regional offices and CBSE headquarters.
 Apart from this, board exam results can also be viewed through links on this website.
 CBSE Chairperson - Nidhi Chibber
Indian Air Force father-daughter duo create history
 Indian Air Force fighter pilots Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma and Flying Officer Ananya
Sharma have created history by becoming the first father and daughter in the IAF to fly
together on a sortie.
 They flew in a formation of British-origin Hawk-132 advanced jet trainers in Karnataka on May
30, 2022.
 Air Commodore Sharma has commanded a Mig-21 Squadron as well as a frontline fighter
station.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award to be set up
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 Union Minister of State Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has announced the setting up
of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Award in public administration.
 It will be given in the field of academic excellence.
 It will be set up in memory of the first President of India who had also laid the foundation stone
of the Indian Institute of Public Administration building complex in Delhi.
MyGov Gujarat- the 18th MyGov State instance launched
 MyGov Gujarat, the 18th MyGov state instance, was launched on 6 July 2022.
 MyGov, the world’s largest citizen engagement platform, was launched by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on 26th July 2014.
 MyGov has evolved into a platform that allows citizens to contribute ideas and suggestions and
make participative governance a reality.
Freedom fighter Gandhian P Gopinathan Nair passes away
 Freedom fighter P. Gopinathan Nair passed away in July 2022.
 He was the recipient of Padma Shri Award in 2016.
 He had participated in the Quit India movement in 1942 and had worked along with freedom
activist Vinoba Bhave in Bhoodan and Gramdan movement.
 He had served as the president of Gandhi Sevagram Ashram for 11 years.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces biggest shopping festival
 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 30-day Delhi Shopping Festival which will
be organised from January 28 to February 26 (in 2023).
 This will be the biggest shopping festival in India.
 It will boost the city's economy and help the local businessmen, traders and vendors.
 It will also create huge job opportunities.
Western Railways opens its longest skywalk in Mumbai
 The Western Railway’s (WR) longest skywalk from the Khar Road railway station to the nearby
Bandra Terminus has been opened for the passengers to reach the platforms to board trains
easily.
 The skywalk spans 314 meters long and is 4.4 meters wide.
 The construction of the skywalk was carried out at a cost of around Rs 14 crore.
Delhi Assembly passes Salary, Allowances, and Pension Amendment Bills
 The Delhi Assembly has passed the Salary, Allowances and Pension Amendment Bills 2022 on
the first day of its two-day Special Session, in Juy 2022.
 The bill intends to increase the salaries and allowances and pension of Ministers, members of
legislative assembly, Chief Whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker and leader of opposition from 54
thousand rupees to around 90,000 rupees.
SBI Life signs bancassurance pact with Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
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 The Paschim Banga Gramin Bank has joined hands with SBI Life Insurance for a bancassurance
pact.
 The partnership will see all the branches of Paschim Banga Gramin Bank across West Bengal
offer SBI Life’s range of protection, wealth creation, credit life, annuity and savings products.
 Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company.
Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir passes away
 Former India international EN Sudhir, who played as a goalkeeper for India in the 1970s, passed
away in July 2022.
 Sudhir, who made his international debut against Indonesia in Rangoon (currently Yangon) in
the Olympic qualifiers in 1972, represented India in 9 matches.
 He was also part of the national team in the 1973 Merdeka Cup and the Asian Games squad in
1974.
Odisha woman gets a forest in her name
 Forest officials in Odisha’s Bonai forest division have named a small patch of a forest after a
daily-wager changemaker woman, Sarojini Mohanta.
 She created the forest from scratch in just two years.
 Mohanta was hired to look after the saplings planted as a part of the reforestation of the area
under the District Mineral Foundation programme.
Odisha tops state ranking for implementation of NFSA
 Odisha has topped the ranking of states for implementation of the National Food Security Act
(NFSA), followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
 Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal released the 'State Ranking Index for
NFSA' 2022.
 Among the special category states, Tripura has obtained the first rank.
 Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim are at the second and third positions.
RBI approves HDFC Bank’s merger with parent HDFC
 HDFC Bank has informed that RBI has approved its proposed merger with parent and mortgage
lender Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (HDFC).
 HDFC Bank and HDFC had announced a deal in April 2022 to alllow access to a captive
customer base to cross-sell products.
 HDFC Bank sells home loans, while HDFC approves and disburses.
India’s merchandise exports rise by 16.8 per cent to USD 37.9 bn
 India's merchandise export registered a growth of 16.8 percent in June 2022 over the
corresponding period of 2021.
 India's merchandise exports has reached to 37.9 billion US dollar in June 2022 which was 32.49
billion US dollar in June 2021.
 Data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry showed that merchandise export in April-
June quarter of 2022 registered a growth of 22.22 percent.
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India-Armenia sign MoU on High Impact Community Development Projects

 The eight-session of the India-Armenia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic,
Scientific and Technological, Cultural and Educational Cooperation was held in Yerevan on 4
July 2022.
 India and Armenia also signed an MoU on High Impact Community Development Projects in
Armenia with financial and technical assistance from India.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates Autonomous Navigation Facility 'TiHAN'
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Autonomous Navigation facility, TiHAN
at the IIT Hyderabad campus on 4 July 2022.
 TiHAN (Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation) has been developed by the
Union Ministry of Science & Technology.
 It is a multidisciplinary initiative which aims to make India a global player in futuristic ‘Smart
Mobility' technology.
IRDAI and NHA to develop National Health Claims Exchange
 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) & National Health Authority (NHA)
have decided to develop a National Health Claims Exchange.
 It will be developed as a digital platform to settle health claims across the country.
 IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda has proposed the creation of a working group with
representation from the industry to utilise this exchange.
 NHA CEO- R S Sharma
NCRTC partners DB India to operate RRTS corridor
 The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on 1 July 2022 signed an
agreement with Deutsche Bank (DB) India.
 Under this agreement, DB India will operate and maintain the 82-km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-
Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor for a period of 12 years.
 This corridor is the country's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
NINL ownership handed over to Tata group-owned TSLP
 The privatisation of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) was completed on 4 July 2022.
 It was handed over to Tata group firm TSLP.
 NINL is the second successful privatisation by the current government.
 NINL is a company promoted by MMTC Ltd, Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation
of Orissa limited (IPICOL) and other government agencies.
Sini Shetty wins Miss India 2022
 Sini Shetty was declared the winner of the Femina Miss India 2022 title.
 The event took place at the Jio World Convention Centre on 3 July 2022.
 Rubal Shekhawat, from Rajasthan was crowned Femina Miss India 2022 1st Runner Up.
 Shinata Chauhan, from Uttar Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India 2022 2nd Runner Up.
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Greenko partners IIT Hyderabad to set up school of sustainable science

 Greenko and IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to launch India’s first dedicated school for
sustainable science and technology.
 The ‘Greenko School of Sustainable Science and Technology’ (GSSST) aims to plug the rising
research, education, and skills gaps caused by the imperatives of sustainable development.
 GSSST will induct students for MTech and Ph.D.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Tarun Majumdar passes away
 Veteran film director Tarun Majumdar passed away in July 2022.
 Notable among his works are Balika Badhu (1976), Kuheli (1971), Shriman Prithviraj (1972) and
Dadar Kirti (1980).
 He's the recipient of four National Awards, seven BFJA Awards, five Filmfare Awards and an
Anandalok Award.
 The Government of India honoured him with the fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri, in
1990.
Tata Power signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government
 Tata Power has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to invest about ₹3,000 crore
to set up solar cell, module manufacturing unit in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
 The new plant in Tamil Nadu will produce High Wattage Modules with industry-leading
efficiencies.
 Tata Power Solar’s Tamil Nadu facility will be the second such manufacturing unit after
Bengaluru.
125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju: 4 July 2022
 125th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju was observed on 4 July 2022.
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-ft bronze statue of him in Andhra Pradesh.
 The famed attack on the Chintapalli police station on August 22, 1922, with over 300
revolutionaries was carried out by him.
Swami Vivekananda's death anniversary: 4 July
 4 July marks the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
 He was a philosopher who introduced ideals of 'Vedanta' and ‘Yoga’ to the western world.
 He passed away on 4 July 1902 at an early age of 39 years.
 He was born in Calcutta on 12 January 1863.
 He founded the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur Math by the river Ganga.
 He was the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
Conference on Food and Nutrition Security in India to be held on Jul 5
 The Dept of Food and Public Distribution will organize a National Conference on Food and
Nutrition Security in India on 5 Jul’22 in New Delhi.
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 It is aimed at facilitating cross learning, disseminating best practices for schemes under Public
Distribution System and strengthening the focus on nutritional security.
 Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal will address the one-day conference.
Govt revamps Banks Board into Financial Services Institutions Bureau
 The government has approved the resolution for establishing the Financial Services Institutions
Bureau (FSIB) in place of the Banks Board Bureau (BBB).
 The FSIB will now select the chiefs of public sector banks & insurance companies.
 Bhanu Pratap Sharma, former Chairman, BBB, has been appointed as the initial Chairperson of
FSlB for a term of 2 years.
 The BBB was originally set up in 2016.
Centre amends Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
 Union Home Ministry has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
 The amended rule now allows relatives to send 10 lakh rupees without informing the
government.
 If the amount exceeds, the individuals will now have three months to inform the government
against 30-days earlier.
 The rule also gives more time to the organisations to inform the government about opening of
bank accounts.
PM Modi to inaugurate Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar in
Gujarat on 4 July 2022.
 During the programme, he will launch multiple digital initiatives aimed at enhancing the
accessibility of technology, streamlining service delivery to ensure ease of living and giving a
boost to startups.
 The theme for Digital India Week is Catalyzing New India’s Techade.
NHA felicitates 1,000 doctors for work under PM-JAY
 The National Health Authority (NHA) felicitated around 1,000 doctors for their work under the
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme, in July 2022.
 It also announced Ayushman Bharat Utkrist Chikitsak Samman, Ayushman Bharat Utkrist
Chikitsalaya Samman, and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Fellowship.
 All these awards will be conferred in September 2022.
MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support
 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that National
Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) scheme.
 Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek reimbursement
from the govt.
 With the launch of the DBT scheme, the govt will directly transfer its contribution to bank
accounts of apprentices.
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NTPC Renewable Energy Limited signs MoU with Rajasthan government

 NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed an MoU with Government of Rajasthan
for development of 10 GW Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park in Rajasthan.
 NTPC Group has set its target of 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.
 Additionally, NTPC REL has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with DVC for developing RE
Parks and projects.
Jasprit Bumrah creates world record for scoring most runs
 Jasprit Bumrah on 2 July 2022 smashed the most number of runs in an over in a Test cricket
match.
 He achieved this record during the fifth and final Test against England at Edgbaston in
Birmingham.
 With this, he has surpassed legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara, who hit South Africa’s
Robin Peterson for 28 in an over in 2003.
RBI releases publication ‘Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks'
 The RBI released the web publication ‘Deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks – March
2022’ on its Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal in June 2022.
 Bank deposit growth (y-o-y) moderated to 10.0 per cent in March 2022 as compared with 11.9
per cent a year ago; current, savings and term deposits increased by 10.9 per cent, 13.3 per cent
and 7.9 per cent, respectively, during 2021-22.
Michelle Poonawalla receives the coveted Shiromani Award
 Michelle Poonawalla received the Shromani Award at NRI World Summit 2022, United Kingdom
in July 2022.
 She has been awarded for her contribution to the field of art.
 In addition to Poonawalla, the Shiromani Award was also awarded to Shri Sadhu Bhramvihari,
Lord Rami Ranger, Rita Hinduja Chhabria, Dr. Kamel Hothi OBE and Falguni Shane Peacock.
CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh and EIL ink an agreement
 CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh and Engineers India Limited (EIL), New Delhi have inked an agreement.
 Under this agreement, CSIR-CSIO and EIL will jointly commercialize the technology of
“Earthquake Warning System” (EqWS).
 CSIR-CSIO developed EqWS is in operation for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation since August 2015.
 It is a network of five seismic sensing nodes.
Air Marshal AP Singh appointed as the AOC-in-C Central Air Command
 Air Marshal AP Singh has assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-
in-C) Central Air Command (CAC) on 1 July 2022.
 For his distinguished service, the Air Marshal was awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the
President of India on 26 Jan 2019.
 He also led the MiG-29 Upgrade Project Management Team at Moscow, Russia.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches a three-day “Grand Hackathon"

 A three-day “Grand Hackathon” organized by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
in collaboration with NABARD, was launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal on 1 July 2022.
 The “Grand Hackathon” is subdivided into two categories; Agri Grant Challenge and Agri
Innovation Hackathon that will showcase the innovations to aid the adoption of e-commerce in
the agricultural sector.
Department of Telecommunications signs agreement with ITI Ltd and BSNL
 Department of Telecommunications has signed an agreement with Indian Telephone Industries
(ITI) Ltd and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
 It will fund the pilot projects of E-band, LTE indigenous technologies including integration of
4G/5G prototypes with C-DoT core.
 Astrome technologies, Lekha Wireless Solutions, Resonous Technologies, Signaltron would be
executing these projects.
AAI signs agreement with government of Uttar Pradesh
 Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed an Operation and Management agreement for
operationalization of five airports owned by UP govt for a period of 30 years.
 These five airports are Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Muirpur, and Shravasti.
 Communication Navigation Surveillance services will also be provided by AAI, for which state
government will enter into a separate agreement.
NITI Aayog releases compendium of various Ayush-based initiatives
 NITI Aayog released a compendium of various Ayush-based initiatives in July 2022.
 The compendium was released by Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery and Minister of
State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai.
 The compendium provides information about practices adopted by States and UTs for
strengthening country’s fight against COVID-19, using Ayush’s resources and interventions.
Govt approves financial assistance for journalists under 'JWS'
 Central Government has approved a proposal of the 'Journalist Welfare Scheme' (JWS)
Committee to provide financial relief to the families of 35 journalists who have lost their lives.
 It includes 16 families of journalists who died due to Covid-19.
 The families will be provided with assistance up to Rs. 5 lakhs.
 The JWS Committee is headed by Secretary, I&B Ministry, Apurva Chandra.
DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of a Demonstrator
 First flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator was carried out
successfully by DRDO from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka on 1 July 2022.
 The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development
Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, a premier research laboratory of DRDO.
 It is powered by a small turbofan engine.
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India's largest floating solar plant commissioned in Telangana

 NTPC has commissioned India’s largest floating solar power project.
 The 100 MW Floating Solar Power Project has been operationalized at NTPC Ramagundam.
 The total commercial operation of Floating Solar Capacity in Southern Region is to 217 MW.
 The total installed capacity of NTPC has reached 69,134.20 MW, having 23 coal-based, seven
gas-based, one Hydro, and 19 renewable energy projects.
Government authorises SBI to issue and encash Electoral Bonds
 The Union Government has authorised the State Bank of India for issue and encash Electoral
Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches from 1-10th of July 2022.
 The Electoral Bonds will be valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue and no
payment will be made to any payee Political Party, if the Electoral Bond is deposited after
expiry of the validity period.
 74th Chartered Accountant’s Day was observed on 1 July 2022.
 The day is celebrated by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
 ICAI was established by the Parliament of India in 1949.
 It is the second-largest accounting and statutory body across the globe.
 In India, ICAI is the only licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting
profession.
GST Day: 1 July
 India celebrates July 1 as the GST Day to commemorate the implementation of the Goods and
Services Tax (GST) that replaced the old indirect tax regime in the country.
 It was launched on July 1, 2017.
 It is a multi-stage, indirect consumption-based tax system that subsumes a host of domestic
indirect taxes such as service tax, value-added tax, excise duty, and others under one head.
Ban on single use plastic comes into force in country from 1 July
 Ban on manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of identified single use plastic
items has come into force from 1 July 2022 across the country.
 Single-use plastic are those items that are used only once and discarded.
 National and state level control rooms will be set up for checking illegal manufacture and use of
banned single for the effective enforcement of ban.
Nirmala Sitharaman releases the Business Reform Action Plan 2020
 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 30 June 2022 released the Business Reform Action Plan
(BRAP) - 2020 in New Delhi.
 In the report, 7 states - Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana and
Tamil Nadu- have been identified as the 'top achievers' based on the implementation of the
BRAP.
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 In the report, States/UTs have been placed under 4 categories.
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Appointments Current Affairs

Pranay Verma appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh
 IFS officer of 1994 batch Pranay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next High
Commissioner to Bangladesh.
 He is currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Vietnam.
 Verma will succeed current High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami.
 Simultaneously, Sandeep Arya, an IFS officer of the 1994 batch has been appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to Vietnam.
Ashishkumar Chauhan takes charge as NSE Chief
 Ashishkumar Chauhan has assumed charge as MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange
(NSE).
 Chauhan earlier resigned as Managing Director and CEO of BSE and was relieved of his roles
and responsibilities at the exchange from 25 July 2022.
 An executive management committee of the exchange will be running its affairs till the
appointment of the new MD and CEO.
India's Indermit Gill appointed Chief Economist of World Bank
 World Bank has appointed Indian national Indermit Gill as its Chief Economist and Senior Vice
President for Development Economics.
 Mr Gill will succeed American economist Carmen Reinhart in the role and his appointment will
be effective September 1, 2022.
 He is currently Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions, where he led work
on macroeconomics, debt, etc.
Vodafone Idea Elevates Akshaya Moondra as CEO
 Vodafone Idea has announced the elevation of present chief financial officer Akshaya Moondra
as its new CEO with effect from August 19, 2022.
 The company’s present MD-CEO Ravinder Takkar will continue to be on the board as a non-
executive and non-independent director post completion of his tenure.
 Takkar was appointed MD and CEO of the company on August 19, 2019, for a term of three
years.
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad appointed as Kuwait's new Prime Minister
 Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has been appointed the new Prime Minister of Kuwait, 3
months after the ex-Kuwaiti government resigned.
 The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Jaber issued an Emiri Decree on 19 July 2022 appointing
him Prime Minister.
 Former PM Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled had resigned from the post in April 2022.
 Kuwait Capital: Kuwait City
 Currency: Kuwaiti dinar
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YES Bank appoints RS Gandhi as additional independent director

 YES Bank has announced the appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as an additional
independent director of the bank for a period of five years.
 Gandhi was a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years from 2014 to 2017.
 He had a three-year secondment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the
capital market regulator.
IAPH appoints Ennarasu Karunesan as its representative in India
 The Tokyo-based International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has appointed Ennarasu
Karunesan as its official representative in India.
 He currently serves as an advisor to Indian Ports.
 IAPH is the global trade association for seaports worldwide.
 It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
 Formed in 1955, it is now recognised as the NGO representing ports worldwide.
Seif Ahmed appointed as acting president of FIH
 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on 20 July 2022 appointed Egypt’s Seif Ahmed as its
acting president following Indian administrator Narinder Batra’s resignation from the post.
 Ahmed played for Egypt’s national team in 1968 & has a long association with Hockey as an
umpire.
 He is a member on the FIH Executive Board since 2001.
 FIH Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
 Founded: 1924
Dinesh Gunawardena takes oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister
 In Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena took the oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on 22 July
2022.
 Gunawardena's appointment comes a day after six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
was sworn in as the country's new President.
 Sri Lanka's new Cabinet of ministers was also sworn in on 22 July 2022.
Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India
 Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was
elected the 15th President of India on 21 July 2022.
 She is the first tribal woman to be elected to the position & the youngest as well.
 She defeated opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha by securing 64.03% of the electoral college
votes.
 She will take oath on 25 July 2022 & will replace Ram Nath Kovind.
Centre appoints Jayanti Prasad as IBBI Wholetime Member
 The central government has appointed Jayanti Prasad as a Whole time Member of the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for five years.
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 He has been appointed for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the
post i.e. with effect from the 5th July, 2022 or upto the age of sixty-five years.
 IBBI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as Managing Director
 Tata Projects Ltd has appointed Vinayak Pai as its Managing Director, effective 22 July 2022.
 Vinayak Pai has taken over the reins from Vinayak Deshpande.
 It is currently executing some of the most marquee projects across India such as the New
Parliament Building, Jewar Airport, and Refinery Units at Barmer, Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link,
etc.
Rajarshi Gupta takes over as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh
 Rajarshi Gupta has taken over as Managing Director of ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), the overseas
investment arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
 He replaces Alok Gupta who superannuated in June 2022.
 Prior to this, he was Executive Director - Chief of Corporate Strategy & Planning in ONGC.
 He set up the Geological & Geophysical Centre of Excellence in Houston.
Ranil Wickremesinghe wins Sri Lanka's Presidential election
 Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has won the presidential election held in the Sri Lankan
Parliament with 134 votes.
 Dullas Allahaperuma received 82 votes and Anura K Dissanayake received three votes.
 Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, became acting president after Rajapaksa fled to the
Maldives.
 He has been elected as the eighth executive president of Sri Lanka.
Manoj Kumar assumes charge as KVIC's new chairman
 Manoj Kumar assumed the charge as Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission
(KVIC) in July 2022.
 He has succeeded Vinai Kumar Saxena, who was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi on 23 May
2022.
 Manoj Kumar was earlier part of KVIC as the Expert Member (Marketing).
 KVIC is a statutory body incorporated under the Parliament Act with the aim to develop Khadi
in rural areas.
Pramod Rao takes charge as SEBI's executive director
 Pramod Rao on 19 July 2022 took charge as executive director of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI).
 He will handle the Department of Debt and Hybrid Securities (DDHS) and Enquiry and
Adjudication Department (EAD).
 Before this, he held the position of Group General Counsel at ICICI Bank.
 SEBI founded in - 1988
 SEBI Headquarters - Mumbai
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 SEBI Chairman - Madhabi Puri Buch

Former SC judge Vineet Saran appointed as BCCI ethics officer
 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed retired Supreme Court judge
Vineet Saran as the ombudsman and ethics officer.
 Both of these posts were lying vacant for a year.
 Saran has succeeded Justice (Retd) D K Jain, whose term ended in June 2021.
 Saran has also served as Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court.
 BCCI Founded: 1928
 BCCI President: Sourav Ganguly
RattanIndia Power appoints Brijesh Gupta as Managing Director
 RattanIndia Power has appointed Brijesh Gupta as Managing Director.
 He has held leadership positions in Adani Enterprises, Essar Group, Welspun and Atha Group.
 RattanIndia Power is a private power generation company, with installed capacity of 2,700 MW
thermal power plants at Amravati and Nashik (1,350 MW at each location) in Maharashtra, with
investments of Rs.18,615 cr (US$ 2.5 billion).
Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla takes the Oath of Office as Member, UPSC
 Lt. General (Retd) Shri Raj Shukla took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC on 18
July 2022.
 He commanded an Infantry Brigade in Counter Insurgency Operations, the Baramulla Division
along the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley and a Pivot Corps along the Western Borders.
 He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021.
Manipur Governor La Ganesan give additional charge of West Bengal
 President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep
Dhankhar who has been named as the ruling National Democratic Alliance candidate for the
vice presidential election.
 Dhankhar was appointed as the Governor in 2019.
 La Ganesan, Governor of Manipur, has been appointed to discharge the functions of the
Governor of West Bengal, in addition to his own duties.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan appointed as the next MD & CEO of NSE
 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has appointed Ashish Kumar Chauhan as the
new MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
 He will succeed Vikram Limaye whose 5-year term ended on 16 July 2022.
 Mr Chauhan is currently the MD & CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
 He is known as the ‘father of India’s financial derivatives’.
 He is one of the founders of the NSE.
IndiGo appoints M Damodaran as non-independent non-executive director
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 Interglobe Aviation, the parent company of private airline IndiGo, on 16 July 2022 appointed
Meleveetil Damodaran as Non-Independent Non- Executive Director.
 Mr. M. Damodaran is a retired IAS officer.
 He was the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) from 2005 to 2008.
 He is widely acknowledged as one of India's foremost champions of Corporate Governance.
Rajkiran Rai G. to head newly formed NaBFID
 Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Rajkiran Rai G. for the position
of managing director in the newly formed National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NaBFID).
 Rai is the former chairman of Union Bank of India.
 This is the first selection made by the FSIB following its incorporation on 1 July 2022.
 Banks Board Bureau (BBB) was revamped into FSIB.
Alphabet names Marty Chavez on its Board
 Marty Chavez is joining the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc.
 Chavez, a vice chairman and partner with Sixth Street Partners, has worked as an investor and
software executive but is best known for his 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
 His appointment marks the first change to the Alphabet board since 2020, when former Google
Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt departed.
VK Singh takes charge as Director (Technical) of REC
 V.K. Singh has taken charge as Director (Technical) of REC Limited with effect from 12th July,
2022.
 Before this elevation, Singh was Executive Director in REC holding portfolio of key business
areas.
 REC is an NBFC focusing on power sector financing and development across India.
Joy Bhattacharjya appointed Dir Gen Federation of FIFS
 The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) has announced the appointment of Joy
Bhattacharjya as its director general.
 Bhattacharjya is the CEO of the Prime Volleyball League and is a cricket analyst.
 The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), was established to protect consumer interest
and create standardised best practices in the Fantasy Sports industry.
Sudhakar Dalela appointed as India's next Ambassador to Bhutan
 Sudhakar Dalela, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1993 batch has been appointed
as the Ambassador of India to Bhutan.
 He will succeed Ruchira Kamboj who has been appointed as India's next Permanent
Representative to the UN.
 Dalela is presently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India in
Washington.
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 Dalela has also served as Director in the PM’s Office.

Pope Francis names three women to bishops advisory committee
 Pope Francis has named three women, two nuns and a laywoman, to a previously all-male
committee that advises him in selecting the world's bishop's.
 The three women are sister Raffaella Petrini, currently the deputy governor of the Vatican City,
French nun Yvonne Reungoat and laywoman Maria Lia Zervino, head of the association of
women's catholic organisations UMOFC.
Mustafizur Rahman appointed as Bangladesh High Commissioner to India
 Govt of Bangladesh has appointed Mustafizur Rahman as the next High Commissioner of
Bangladesh to India.
 He will succeed Muhammad Imran as the new High Commissioner.
 Mustafizur Rahman is currently serving as the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the
United Nations Office in Geneva & the Ambassador to Switzerland.
 He has also served as the Bangladesh High Commissioner to Singapore.
Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as Acting President
 Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as Acting President after
Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives.
 He is also serving as the Minister of Finance.
and 2018 to 2019.
Meena Hemchandra appointed as part-time Chairman of Karur Vyasya Bank
 Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of former RBI executive Meena
Hemchandra as part-time Chairman of Karur Vysya Bank for three years.
 In May 2022, the bank had recommended Hemchandra's candidature for the position of non-
executive independent (part-time) chairperson of the bank to the RBI for approval.
 Hemchandra was the Executive Director of RBI from June 2015 to Nov 2017.
Brajesh Upadhyay appointed as the new chief of Goa Shipyard Limited
 The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has appointed Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay as
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
 Upadhyay is currently serving as Director (Operations) in the GSL.
 He joined GSL as a trainee manager in 1991.
 GSL is a Miniratna Public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence.
 Goa Shipyard Limited founded in - 1957
Rajendra Prasad assumes the charge of MD of NHSRCL
 Rajendra Prasad has assumed the charge of Managing Director, National High Speed Rail
Corporation Limited in addition to his duties as Director Project, NHSRCL.
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 He is working as Director Project with NHSRCL since November 2017.

 NHSRCL was incorporated in 2016 to manage the High Speed Rail Corridor in India.
 It is headquartered in New Delhi.
RK Gupta appointed deputy Election commissioner
 Senior bureaucrat R K Gupta has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner.
 He will replace T Sreekanth.
 Gupta, a Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officer, will serve as deputy election commissioner
(Joint secretary level) till 28 February 2023, the date of his superannuation.
Market Research Society of India elects Manish Makhijani as President
 Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has elected Manish Makhijani as its new President for
the 2022-24 term.
 He is the Global Insights Director at Hindustan Unilever.
 He will take over from outgoing President Sandeep Arora (EVP and Global Head – Research &
Analytics Solutions, Datamatics Global Services).
 MRSI also elected the new managing committee on 7 July 2022.
R. Dinesh elected President Designate of CII for 2022-23
 R Dinesh, Executive Vice-Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, has been elected President
Designate of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2022-23.
 He was the Chairman of CII Southern Region during 2018-19.
 He will replace Sanjiv Bajaj.
 At the same time, ITC chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri has been elected the Vice
President of CII for 2022-23.
Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant to take role of G20 sherpa
 Amitabh Kant, the former CEO of Niti Aayog, will be becoming the new Sherpa for G-20.
 Kant will replace Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
 India is set to assume the G-20 presidency later in 2022.
 Goyal has been G-20 Sherpa for the country from September 7, 2021.
 The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) began in Bali on 7 July 2022 and will continue till July
8.
IAS Tina Dabi takes charge as Jaisalmer collector
 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Tina Dabi on Wednesday took charge as the collector
and magistrate of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.
 Before joining as the collector and magistrate of Jaisalmer district, Tina Dabi was posted in
Jaipur.
 Tina Dabi secured the top rank in the civil service exams in 2015.
 She is the first Dalit to top the civil services exam.
Paritosh Tripathi appointed MD and CEO of SBI General Insurance
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 SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. has announced Paritosh Tripathi as managing director
and chief executive officer, effective 5 July.
 He was nominated by the parent company, State Bank of India, for the post and succeeds P.C.
Kandpal.
 From 2017 to 2020, he was head - bancassurance, firstly with SBI Mutual Fund and then with SBI
General Insurance.
Smriti Irani gets additional charge of Minority Affairs Ministry
 Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has been assigned the charge of Ministry of
Minority Affairs, in addition to her existing portfolio.
 Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has been given the additional charge of the Ministry
of Steel.
 Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh
PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha
 Olympic Sprinter P.T. Usha, music composer Ilaiyaraaja, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade, and
screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad were nominated to the Rajya Sabha on 6 July 2022.
 All four nominees are from the four southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, & Andhra
Pradesh, respectively.
 They have been nominated in the category of eminent persons nominated by the President of
India.
Mohan Subramanian appointed as Force Commander of UN in South Sudan
 India’s Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian has been appointed as the Force Commander
in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
 UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment on 5 July 2022.
 Subramanian succeeds Lt General Shailesh Tinaikar of India.
 UNMISS works to facilitate humanitarian aid reaching millions of people in need across South
Sudan.
Suranjan Das appointed as the President of 'AIU'
 Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Suranjan Das was appointed as the President of The
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) on 5 July 2022.
 Professor Das will be the Association’s 101st President and takes over from G. Thiruvasagam.
 His tenure will be for one year from 1 July 2022.
 Professor Das has won acclaim as a specialist in South Asian History and Politics.
IWF chooses Mohammed Jalood as President 2022
 The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has elected Mohammed Jaloud from Iraq as
the President.
 He has become the first Asian President in the IWF’s history.
 Jaloud, one of 11 candidates for the presidency, was a weightlifter himself for 13 yrs.
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 He is the former general secretary of the Asian Weightlifting Federation.

 José Quinones of Peru was elected General Secretary Treasurer.
Air Marshal AP Singh appointed as the AOC-in-C Central Air Command
 Air Marshal AP Singh has assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-
in-C) Central Air Command (CAC) on 1 July 2022.
 For his distinguished service, the Air Marshal was awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the
President of India on 26 Jan 2019.
 He also led the MiG-29 Upgrade Project Management Team at Moscow, Russia.
Yair Lapid becomes 14th Prime Minister of Israel
 Yair Lapid has become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
 He is a veteran journalist who served as an alternate PM in the now dismantled coalition.
 He also became the first Israeli Premier to appoint a woman to head his office.
 Naama Schultz is poised to become Director-General of the PM's office.
 Naftali Bennett will remain in the government as Israel’s alternate Prime Minister.
T Raja Kumar takes over as President of FATF
 Indian origin T Raja Kumar has taken over as President of Financial Action Task Force (FATF),
the world's anti-terrorism financing agency.
 He succeeds Dr Marcus Pleyer as the chief of the FATF and will serve a two-year-term.
 FATF is a global watchdog tasked with combatting money laundering and terrorist financing.
Ketanji Jackson becomes 1st Black woman judge in US Supreme Court
 Ketanji Brown Jackson on 30 June 2022 became the first Black woman judge to serve on the
United States Supreme Court.
 Her nomination as a Supreme Court judge was confirmed by the United States Senate on April
8, 2022.
 Jackson is also the sixth woman justice in the US Supreme Court.
 She replaced Justice Stephen Breyer, who has retired.
Sandeep Kumar Gupta to be next chairman of GAIL
 Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Director for Finance at Indian Oil Corporation, has been picked to head
India's largest gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd.
 He will replace Manoj Jain, who is scheduled to retire on August 31, 2022.
 Mr Gupta has been Director (Finance) of IOC since August 3, 2019.
 GAIL is India's largest gas transmission and gas marketing company.
 GAIL Headquarters - New Delhi
Eknath Shinde takes oath as the new CM of Maharashtra
 Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 30 June 2022.
 Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath of office to Mr. Shinde.
 He has become the 20th Chief Minister of the state.
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 Besides Mr. Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister.
 Eknath Shinde has replaced Uddhav Thackeray, who resigned from the post on 29 June 2022.
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Obituaries Current Affairs

Atulananda Goswami, eminent Assamese writer, passes away
 Eminent Assamese writer Atulananda Goswami passed away at the age of 87 on 27 July 2022 in
Guwahati.
 Goswami was awarded the Sahitya Academy award for his novel 'Seneh Jorir Ganthi' in 2006.
 His other notable works include 'Namgharia', 'Rajpaat', 'Polatok' and 'Ashray'.
 He was known as a short story writer, a litterateur and a novelist par excellence.
Nobel peace prize winner David Trimble passes away
 Former Northern Irish first minister David Trimble passed away at the age of 77 on 25 July 2022.
 He helped forge the landmark 1998 Good Friday agreement which ended decades of conflict in
the Northern Ireland region.
 For this, he won the Nobel Peace Prize along with John Hume in 1998.
 In 2002, Trimble was also awarded the Golden Plate Award by the American Academy of
Achievement.
Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passes away
 Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away in July 2022.
 Balwinder Safri was a UK-based Punjabi singer and was known for his popular tracks like 'O
chan mere makhna', 'Pao Bhangra', 'Gal Sun Kuriye', 'Nachdinu' and many more.
 He was part of the UK bhangra scene since 1980 and formed the Safri Boyz Band in 1990.
Padma Shri awardee Sushovan Bandyopadhyay passes away
 Sushovan Bandyopadhyay famous as Bengal’s 'one rupee doctor' passed away on 26 July 2022
in Kolkata.
 He treated people for just one rupee and is fondly known as ‘Ek Takar Daktar’ (one rupee
doctor).
 He treated patients for close to 60 years & in 2020 his name was recorded in the Guinness
World Records for treating the maximum number of patients.
 He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2020.
Oscar-nominated director Bob Rafelson, passes away
 Bob Rafelson, co-creator of "The Monkees" and Director of the film "Five Easy Pieces", passed
away in July 2022.
 "Five Easy Pieces" earned Rafelson two Oscar nominations, for best picture and screenplay in
1971.
 Rafelson co-created the Monkees and the TV series of the same name, winning him an Emmy
Award for Outstanding Comedy Series alongside Bert Schneider in 1967.
Renowned Marathi writer Anant Yashwant Khare passes away
 Renowned Marathi writer Anant Yashwant Khare, better known as Nanda Khare, passed away
at the age of 76 in Pune on 22 July 2022.
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 Mr Khare wrote 19 books on various topics like science, sociology, and geography with some of
his most noted works being ‘Antajichi Bakhar’ & ‘Udya’.
 In 2010, he received Bhai Madhavrao Bagal Award for his book ‘Kahani Manav Pranyachi’.
Noted scientist & ILS Director Dr Ajay Parida passes away
 Eminent biologist, researcher and Director of Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, Dr
Ajay Parida passed away at the age of 58 in Guwahati on 21 July 2022.
 Dr Parida was conferred with Padma Shri in 2014 for his contribution in the field of Science and
Technology.
 He was known for his pioneering work in the field of agriculture, plant molecular biology and
biotechnology.
Veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passes away
 Veteran singer Bhupinder Singh, best known for his songs such as 'Do Deewane Shaher Mein'
and 'Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga', passed away in July 2022.
 He began his career working in the All India Radio, Delhi, as a singer and musician.
 Apart from playback singing, Bhupinder Singh was also the guitarist on several popular tracks,
including "Dum Maaro Dum", "Chura Liya Hai", etc.
Renowned artist Achuthan Kudallur passes away
 Noted artist Achuthan Kudallur passed away in Chennai on 18 July 2022, at the age of 77.
 A civil engineer by training, Achuthan Kudallur was a self-taught abstract artist and a highly
respected name in contemporary art circles of south India.
 He was a part of the Madras Art Club.
 He was also the recipient of the Tamil Nadu Lalit Kala Akademi Award and the National
Academy Award.
British composer Monty Norman passes away
 Monty Norman, a British composer who wrote the theme tune for the James Bond films, passed
away in July 2022.
 Norman was hired by producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli to compose a theme for the first James
Bond film, "Dr. No," released in 1962.
 His theme for James Bond, as arranged by John Barry, became the theme for the entire
franchise.
Avdhash Kaushal, noted social worker & Padma Shri awardee, passes away
 Noted social worker and Padma Shri awardee Avdhash Kaushal passed away on 12 July 2022 at
the age of 87.
 Kaushal founded an NGO named 'Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra' which fought for
human rights and the conservation of the environment.
 He is credited with bringing mining activities to an end in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand in the 1980s.
 He was awarded a Padma Shri in 1986.
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‘Father of Indian Internet’ B K Syngal passes away

 Brijendra K Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away on 9
July 2022 at the age of 82.
 He is referred to as the 'father of the internet in India.'
 Syngal left satellite communications company Inmarsat to take charge of VSNL in 1991.
 Under his watch, VSNL rolled out India's internet service and launched its then biggest global
depository receipt issue.
Former Angolan president José Dos Santos passes away
 Angola’s longest-serving president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos passed away on 8 July '22 at the
age of 79.
 He was president of Angola from 1979 to 2017.
 Following the death of the first president of Angola, Agostinho Neto in 1979, Santos became
president at the age of 37.
 He fought Africa’s longest civil war & turned Africa into a major oil producer.
 Current President of Angola- João Lourenço
Renowned archaeologist Padmashree Enamul Haque passes away
 Eminent archaeologist, historian and former Director-General of the Bangladesh National
Museum Dr. Enamul Haque passed away in July 2022.
 He was conferred with Padma Shri for the year 2020 for his work on Bengal’s Iconography and
terracotta art.
 He is credited with finding and protecting several invaluable sculptures from various
archaeological sites in Bangladesh.
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo passes away
 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General Mohammad
Barkindo passed away on 6 July 2022.
 Barkindo, who was 63 years old, was due to step down at the end of July 2022 after 6 years as
OPEC’s secretary-general.
 He was scheduled to be replaced by Kuwait's Haitham Al-Ghais in August 2022.
 Barkindo began his career with the Nigerian Mining Corporation in 1982.
Ex Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated
 Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away in July 2022 after being shot twice at
a campaign event in the Nara region.
 Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, held office in 2006 for one year and again from
2012 to 2020.
 Abe also served as Chief Cabinet Secretary from 2005 to 2006 under Junichiro Koizumi and was
briefly leader of the opposition in 2012.
Freedom fighter Gandhian P Gopinathan Nair passes away
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 Freedom fighter P. Gopinathan Nair passed away in July 2022.

 He was the recipient of Padma Shri Award in 2016.
 He had participated in the Quit India movement in 1942 and had worked along with freedom
activist Vinoba Bhave in Bhoodan and Gramdan movement.
 He had served as the president of Gandhi Sevagram Ashram for 11 years.
Former India goalkeeper EN Sudhir passes away
 Former India international EN Sudhir, who played as a goalkeeper for India in the 1970s, passed
away in July 2022.
 Sudhir, who made his international debut against Indonesia in Rangoon (currently Yangon) in
the Olympic qualifiers in 1972, represented India in 9 matches.
 He was also part of the national team in the 1973 Merdeka Cup and the Asian Games squad in
1974.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Tarun Majumdar passes away
 Veteran film director Tarun Majumdar passed away in July 2022.
 Notable among his works are Balika Badhu (1976), Kuheli (1971), Shriman Prithviraj (1972) and
Dadar Kirti (1980).
 He's the recipient of four National Awards, seven BFJA Awards, five Filmfare Awards and an
Anandalok Award.
 The Government of India honoured him with the fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri, in
1990.
Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook passes away
 Peter Brook, one of the world's most innovative theatre directors, passed away on 3 July 2022.
 He was best known for his 1985 masterpiece "The Mahabharata".
 In 2021, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, for his valuable
contributions towards art.
 He also won a Tony Award in 1970 for the production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream.”
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Person in News Current Affairs

Savitri Jindal becomes Asia's richest woman
 Savitri Jindal with a net worth of $18 billion has emerged as Asia's wealthiest woman surpassing
China's Yang Haiyan.
 Savitri's net worth has tripled in the last 2 years.
 Savitri is the Chairperson of OP Jindal Group set up by her late husband, Om Prakash Jindal.
 The company is the third-largest producer of steel in India & also operates in cement, energy &
infrastructure.
PV Sindhu & Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers for CWG 2022
 Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh & shuttler PV Sindhu have been named as
India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022.
 Sindhu was also the flagbearer at the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast.
 A total of 215 athletes from India will be taking part in the CWG 2022 taking place in
Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
Leicester Cricket Ground named after Sunil Gavaskar
 In England, the Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after India's legendary cricketer, Sunil
Gavaskar.
 It has been named after Gavaskar to acknowledge his immense contribution to uplifting Indian
Cricket to a certain height.
 There is already a ground named after Gavaskar in the Kentucky area of the US.
 Gavaskar was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in test cricket.
Wasifa Nazreen becomes first Bangladeshi to scale K2
 Mountaineer Wasifa Nazreen became the first Bangladeshi to scale the second highest
mountain peak K2 in Pakistan.
 She climbed the 8611 metres or 28,251 feet high K2 mountain peak and returned to the base
camp on 22 July 2022.
 Wasifa Nazreen climbed Mount Everest in 2012.
 She is the second woman from Bangladesh to do so.
Denesh Ramdin, Lendl Simmons announce retirement from cricket
 West Indies cricketers in Denesh Ramdin and Lendl Simmons have announced retirement from
international cricket.
 Ramdin featured in 213 matches for the Windies and has scored 5098 runs in international
cricket with 6 hundreds and 23 fifties to his name.
 Simmons played a total of 134 international matches for West Indies, scoring 3466 runs with 2
centuries and 25 fifties under his belt.
Bangladesh Pacer Shohidul Islam suspended for 10 months
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 Bangladesh fast bowler Shohidul Islam has been suspended for a period of ten months after he
pled guilty to breaching Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code.
 He played just one T20I for Bangladesh back on May 28, 2022.
 He managed to pick up the wicket of Pakistan batter, Mohammad Rizwan, but Bangladesh
ended up losing the match and the series 0-3.
‘Father of Indian Internet’ B K Syngal passes away
 Brijendra K Syngal, former Chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL), passed away on 9
July 2022 at the age of 82.
 He is referred to as the 'father of the internet in India.'
 Syngal left satellite communications company Inmarsat to take charge of VSNL in 1991.
 Under his watch, VSNL rolled out India's internet service and launched its then biggest global
depository receipt issue.
Jahnavi Dangeti becomes AATC’s youngest Analog Astronaut
 19-year-old Jahnavi Dangeti of Andhra Pradesh has become the youngest person to complete
the Analog Astronaut programme at the Analog Astronaut Training Centre (AATC) in Poland.
 She was one among the 6 persons selected from across the globe for the programme.
 She completed the 2-week training at AATC in June 2022.
 AATC is a private agency set up to carry out spaceflight scientific studies.
Ranil Wickremesinghe resigns as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
 Ranil Wickremesinghe has resigned as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
 He is a member of parliament from the United National Party (UNP).
 He has been the leader of the UNP since 1994.
and 2018 to 2019.
respectively.
Jayshree Ullal ranked among America's top self-made woman billionaires
 Jayshree V Ullal, president and CEO of Arista Networks, has been listed on the Forbes list of
America's richest self-made women 2022.
 With a net worth of $1.9 billion, Indian-origin Ullal ranks 15th on the Forbes list.
 Diane Hendricks, co-founder and chairman of ABC Supply, has topped the Forbes list.
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Indian Air Force father-daughter duo create history

 Indian Air Force fighter pilots Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma and Flying Officer Ananya
Sharma have created history by becoming the first father and daughter in the IAF to fly
together on a sortie.
 They flew in a formation of British-origin Hawk-132 advanced jet trainers in Karnataka on May
30, 2022.
 Air Commodore Sharma has commanded a Mig-21 Squadron as well as a frontline fighter
station.
Odisha woman gets a forest in her name
 Forest officials in Odisha’s Bonai forest division have named a small patch of a forest after a
daily-wager changemaker woman, Sarojini Mohanta.
 She created the forest from scratch in just two years.
 Mohanta was hired to look after the saplings planted as a part of the reforestation of the area
under the District Mineral Foundation programme.
Jasprit Bumrah creates world record for scoring most runs
 Jasprit Bumrah on 2 July 2022 smashed the most number of runs in an over in a Test cricket
match.
 He achieved this record during the fifth and final Test against England at Edgbaston in
Birmingham.
 With this, he has surpassed legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara, who hit South Africa’s
Robin Peterson for 28 in an over in 2003.
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Science and Technology Current Affairs

Asteroids can age early by Sun: NASA scientists
 Scientists from NASA's OSIRIS-REx have found that the Sun's heat fractures rocks on Bennu in
just 10,000 to 100,000 years.
 This has revealed that surface regeneration happens a lot quicker on asteroids than on Earth.
 This information will help scientists estimate how long it takes boulders on asteroids like Bennu
to break down into smaller particles.
PM Modi unveils 'Varuna', India’s first passenger drone
 PM Narendra Modi on 20 July 2022 unveiled 'Varuna', India’s first passenger drone in New Delhi.
 Varuna has been developed by a startup 'Sagar Defence Engineering' specifically for the Indian
Navy.
 Varuna can carry a 130 kg human payload & has a range of 25 km.
 It has 25-33 minutes of flight time.
 Sagar Defence Engineering founded: 2015
 Headquarters: Mumbai
 CEO: Nikunj Parashar
IIT Kanpur develops bio-inspired artificial muscle for space robots
 The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a bio-inspired artificial muscle for
next-generation space robots and medical prostheses.
 It has been developed at the institute’s Smart Materials, Structures and Systems (SMSS) Lab.
 This artificial muscle can be used to reinforce Indian space technology and also create adaptive
robotic prostheses.
Delhi Jal Board develops AI-run technology to clean sewage water
 In a first, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has developed an AI technology to treat water in its sewage
treatment plants.
 This technology, called ISASMA-CD (Intelligence Self-Administered Self Monitored Automatic
Chemical Dosing), has been introduced at four DJB plants in Delhi.
 Running with AI software, it shares real-time data & monitors the health of the plant as well as
machines and equipment.
MSME Minister Narayan Rane launches 'Mobile Electric Charging’ app
 Union Minister of Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane launched ‘Repos Pay – a
'Mobile Electric Charging' platform on 15 July 2022.
 He launched it at the ‘Fuelling India 2022’ event in Mumbai.
 'Repos Pay’ is a platform where one can order a Mobile Electric Charging Vehicle on app &
charge their vehicles.
 Mr Rane also launched ‘Phy-gital’ - a Fintech Platform at the same event.
Samsung develops world's fastest graphics DRAM chip
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 South Korean tech giant Samsung has developed a new graphics dynamic random-access
memory (DRAM) chip with a faster speed and improved power efficiency.
 Samsung claims that it is the world’s fastest graphics DRAM chip to ever exist.
 The new DRAM chip can process graphic images at a rate of up to 1.1 terabytes per second.
 It is built on the 10 nm EUV process technology.
Airtel completes India's first 5G private network trial at Bosch unit
 Bharti Airtel completed a successful trial of the country’s first 5G private network at Bosch
Automotive Electronics’ facility at Bengaluru on 14 July 2022.
 Airtel's on-premise 5G captive private network was built over the trial spectrum allocated by the
Department of Telecom (DoT).
 In 2021, Airtel also demonstrated India’s first rural 5G trial in the Bhaipur Bramanan village of
Delhi-NCR.
Agnikul Cosmos opens India's first rocket engine factory in Chennai
 Space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos on 13 July 2022 inaugurated India's first-ever factory to
manufacture 3D-printed rocket engines in Chennai.
 It was unveiled by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and ISRO chairman S Somanath.
 The facility will use additive manufacturing technology to build 3D-printed rocket engines.
 Agnikul was founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran.
Indian scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2
 Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have developed a new class of synthetic
peptides that can not only block the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into cells but also clump the
virus particles together, reducing their ability to infect the living cell.
 This novel mechanism provides an alternative to make viruses like SARS-CoV-2 inactive.
Ola Electric unveils indigenous Li-ion cell
 Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric on 12 July 2022 unveiled India's first
indigenously developed lithium-ion cell - NMC 2170.
 Ola will begin the mass production of this cell from its Chennai-based Gigafactory by 2023.
 The company was recently allocated 20GWh capacity under the ACC PLI scheme by the
Government of India for developing advanced cells in the country.
NASA releases first full-color image captured by James Telescope
 The first full-color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was released on 11 July
2022.
 It provides glimpses of what the early Universe looked like.
 It is the clearest image to date of the early universe, going back 13 billion years.
 The image showed thousands of galaxies and some of the faintest objects observed.
 It was captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Jitendra Singh inaugurated the IS4OM on 11 July 2022
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 Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated the IS4OM in Bengaluru on 11
Jul'22.
 IS4OM stands for ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operation and Management.
 In addition, as part of IS4OM, dedicated labs have also been set up for space debris mitigation
and remediation, compliance verification of UN/Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination
Committee (IADC), etc.
Indian scientists discover material that converts IR light into RE
 Researchers from Bengaluru's Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
(JNCASR) have discovered a new material that is able to convert infrared (IR) light into
renewable energy (RE).
 This new material is called "single-crystalline scandium nitride (ScN)".
 ScN is able to emit, detect, and modulate infrared light, making it useful for "solar and thermal
energy harvesting.''
ICMR-VCRC develops special mosquitoes to control Dengue, Chikungunya
 In order to control Dengue and Chikungunya, ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC) has
developed special female mosquitoes that will mate with males and produce larvae that do not
carry these viruses.
 Two colonies of Aedes aegypti, infected with wMel and wAlbB Wolbachia strains called Ae.
aegypti (Pud) for decreasing the spread of the viral disease, have been developed.
IIT Kharagpur develops new fast-charging Sodium-ion batteries
 IIT Kharagpur researchers have developed Sodium-ion (Na-ion) based batteries and
supercapacitors using nano-materials which can be rapidly charged and integrated into e-
cycles.
 These sodium materials are cheaper than Lithium (Li)-based materials and can be scaled up to
industrial-level production.
 This research was funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India.
Scientists at CERN observe three exotic particles for first time
 Scientists working with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have discovered three subatomic
particles never seen before.
 The 27 kilometre-long (16.8 mile) LHC at CERN is the machine that found the Higgs boson
particle.
 The particle, along with its linked energy field is thought to be vital to the formation of the
universe after the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago.
CoE-SURVEI develops software to detect encroachments on defence land
 Centre of Excellence on Satellite & Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has
developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre.
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 This software can automatically detect change on the ground, including unauthorised
constructions & encroachments in a time series using Satellite Imagery.
 The CoE-SURVEI was inaugurated in 2016.
NASA successfully launches CAPSTONE mission
 NASA launched a CAPSTONE CubeSat to the moon from New Zealand on 28 June 2022.
 CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation
Experiment) is a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds.
 It will study a specific orbit where NASA plans to build a small space station for astronauts to
stop at before and after going to the moon’s surface.
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Sports Current Affairs

Mirabai Chanu wins first Gold medal for India at CWG 2022
 In the Commonwealth Games 2022, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has won India’s 1st
gold medal in the women’s 49 kilogram event at Birmingham.
 Chanu lifted a total of 201 kilogram in snatch & clean & jerk category.
 Bindyarani Sorokhaibam also won Silver medal in women's 55 Kg weightlifting category.
 So far, India has won 4 medals in the CWG 2022.
 All these medals come in weightlifting.
RIL, IOA to host first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024
 Reliance Industries (RIL) on 27 July 2022 partnered with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to
elevate the performances of Indian athletes.
 Under this partnership, RIL & IOA will together establish the first-ever India House at Paris
Olympics 2024.
 RIL will also support Indian athletes in major sport events including Commonwealth Games,
Asian Games, & the Olympics Games.
Gustav McKeon: First to score consecutive hundreds in T20I cricket
 France's Gustav McKeon has become the first-ever batter to score two consecutive centuries in
T20I cricket.
 He achieved this feat by scoring 101 off 53 balls in the 2024 T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier
match against Norway on 27 July'22.
 Before this, he had scored his century with 109 against Switzerland on 25 July & had also
become the youngest male player (18 years) to score a T20I century.
Asia Cup 2022 shifted out of Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates
 The Asian Cricket Council on 29 July 2022 announced that Asia Cup 2022 has been shifted to
the United Arab Emirates from Sri Lanka due to the political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
 The Asia Cup 2022 is the 15th edition of the tournament & will be played between August 27-
September 11, 2022.
 A total of 6 teams will participate in the tournament.
 Asian Cricket Council President: Jay Shah
Govt approves signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA U-17 Women's WC
 The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of guarantees for
hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in India.
 The tournament is scheduled to be held across 3 cities - Bhubaneswar, Goa & Mumbai - from
October 11 to 30, 2022.
 It will be the seventh edition of the tournament.
 It will be the first time that India host a FIFA women's football tournament.
Sebastian Vettel announces retirement from Formula One
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 Four times world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced his retirement from Formula One
at the end of the 2022 season.
 Sebastian is currently third on the list of all-time Grand Prix winners with 53 victories.
 He won all four of his championships with Red Bull between 2010 & 2013.
 Only Lewis Hamilton & Michael Schumacher have more titles than him.
 Vettel made his debut in 2007.
‘Games Wide Open’ unveiled as 2024 Paris Olympics official slogan
 Organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics unveiled “Games Wide Open” as their official slogan on
25 July 2022.
 Having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924, Paris will be hosting the Summer Olympics third time
in 2024.
 The 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 2024.
 Athletes will compete in a total of 329 events in 32 sports.
Mastercard replaces Paytm as BCCI's title sponsor
 Mastercard has replaced Paytm as the title sponsor for all international and domestic cricket
matches organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
 The series against Australia in September 2022 will be Mastercard’s 1st series as Title Sponsor of
the BCCI.
 Paytm has been BCCI’s title sponsor since 2015 but on 5 July 2022, it requested to transfer its
rights to Mastercard.
India maintain 3rd spot in ODI team rankings
 India maintained their third position in the latest men's ODI Team Rankings.
 New Zealand is at the top of the team ODI rankings with a rating of 128, while England (119)
remains in second place despite their recent series loss to India and drawn series against South
Africa.
 Pakistan stays in the fourth place.
PV Sindhu & Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers for CWG 2022
 Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh & shuttler PV Sindhu have been named as
India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022.
 Sindhu was also the flagbearer at the 2018 CWG in Gold Coast.
 A total of 215 athletes from India will be taking part in the CWG 2022 taking place in
Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
Three new countries receive ICC Membership status
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded Associate membership status to 3 new
countries on 26 July 2022 during the ICC Annual Conference in Birmingham.
 These three new members include Cambodia & Uzbekistan from Asia and Cote D’Ivoire from
Africa.
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 The addition of these new countries has taken the total number of ICC members to 108
countries including 96 associates.
Leicester Cricket Ground named after Sunil Gavaskar
 In England, the Leicester Cricket Ground has been named after India's legendary cricketer, Sunil
Gavaskar.
 It has been named after Gavaskar to acknowledge his immense contribution to uplifting Indian
Cricket to a certain height.
 There is already a ground named after Gavaskar in the Kentucky area of the US.
 Gavaskar was the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in test cricket.
India to host ICC 2025 Women's World Cup
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on 26 July 2022 that India will host the 2025
Women's ODI World Cup.
 This will be the first time in over a decade that India will be hosting the tournament.
 India had last hosted the women's World Cup in 2013.
 Bangladesh will host the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup while the 2026 edition will be held in
England.
 ICC Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
44th Chess Olympiad kicks off in Chennai from 28 July
 The 44th Chess Olympiad kicks off in Chennai from 28 July 2022.
 It will be held till 10th August 2022.
 The prestigious competition, which is being organised since 1927, is being hosted in India for the
first time and after 30 years in Asia.
 189 countries from around the world will participate in this competition.
 Thambi is the official mascot of the 44th Chess Olympiad.
SAI starts "Create for India" campaign to cheer for Team India at CWG
 Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched the “Create for India” campaign to boost the
enthusiasm of Team India in the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
 The 2022 CWG are scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
 A 215-member Indian athlete contingent across 16 disciplines will participate in this event.
 SAI Director-General: Sandip Pradhan
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard Wins 2022 Tour de France
 Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won his first Tour de France title on 24 July 2022.
 He finished 3 minutes, 34 seconds ahead of second-place Tadej Pogacar.
 With this win, Vingegaard has become the first Danish rider to win Tour de France since Bjarne
Riis in 1996.
 It was the 109th edition of the Tour de France which began in Denmark, on 1 July and ended in
Paris on 24 July.
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Neeraj Chopra wins silver at the 2022 World Athletics Championships

 Neeraj Chopra on 24 July 2022 won a Silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at World
Athletics Championships in Eugene, US.
 Chopra grabbed the 2nd position with his best throw of 88.13 metres.
 Grenadian Anderson Peters won the gold medal with a throw of 90.54 meters.
 With this win, Neeraj Chopra has become the first-ever Indian to win a silver medal at World
Athletics Championships.
Max Verstappen wins French F1 Grand Prix
 Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on 24 July 2022.
 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and George Russell came in second and third positions respectively.
 With this win, Verstappen collected his 69th podium finish.
 Verstappen has won seven races in 2022 - Saudi Arabian GP, Emilia Romagna GP, Miami GP,
Spanish GP, Azerbaijan GP, Canadian GP, and now the French GP.
Casper Ruud wins 2022 Swiss Open
 Norway’s Casper Ruud won 2022 Swiss Open held in Gstaad, Switzerland on 24 July 2022.
 He defeated Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the final by 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
 It was Ruud's 9th Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title.
 The Swiss Open is Ruud's 3rd title in 2022, the other two titles are Buenos Aires and Geneva
Open.
 Ruud had also won the 2021 Swiss Open title.
Karuna Jain announces retirement from all forms of cricket
 Former Indian women’s team wicketkeeper Karuna Jain on 24 July 2022 announced her
retirement from all forms of cricket.
 Karuna represented India, Karnataka, Pondicherry and South Zone during her career.
 She has 8 fifties and one century to her name in Women’s One Day Internationals and has over
1,100 runs from 44 ODIs and 5 Tests.
 She made her ODI debut against the West Indies in 2004.
1st Khelo India Fencing Women’s League to start from 25 July 2022
 The 1st Khelo India Fencing Women’s League will start from 25 July 2022 at the Talkatora
Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
 The first-of-its-kind national fencing competition for women will take place until 29 July 2022.
 It will be held in over three phases.
 A total of 1 crore 54 lakh has been sanctioned over the conduct of the league.
 The prize money for each phase will be over 17 lakh rupees.
BCCI introduces a new A+ category for umpires
 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new A+ category for umpires in
domestic cricket.
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 Nitin Menon, who is currently the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel, has been placed in the A+
category along with 9 other officials.
 Umpires in A+ and A categories will be paid Rs 40,000 a day for a first-class game, while B & C
category umpires will be paid Rs 30,000 per day.
BCCI announces Asia Cup tournament in T-20 format
 Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the
Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, would be played in the UAE.
 It is slated to be held from the 27 August to 11 September 2022 and will be played in the T-20
format.
 The development comes after the 3rd Lanka Premier League (LPL) was postponed due to the
ongoing crisis.
ISSF Shooting World Cup 2022: India wins 15 medals, tops medal table
 India completed the ISSF Shooting World Cup 2022 campaign in Changwon, South Korea on 20
July 2022.
 India finished its campaign by topping the medal tally with a haul of 15 medals, including five
gold, six silver and four bronze on July 20.
 On the final day of the competition, the trio of Anish Bhanwala, Vijayveer Sidhu and Sameer
won the silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol team event.
Denesh Ramdin, Lendl Simmons announce retirement from cricket
 West Indies cricketers in Denesh Ramdin and Lendl Simmons have announced retirement from
 Ramdin featured in 213 matches for the Windies and has scored 5098 runs in international
cricket with 6 hundreds and 23 fifties to his name.
 Simmons played a total of 134 international matches for West Indies, scoring 3466 runs with 2
centuries and 25 fifties under his belt.
Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympic Games in July 2028
 The organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games have announced that the
opening ceremony for the mega event will take place on July 14, 2028.
 The Games will be running through July 30, 2028.
 The LA28, which is the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028
revealed that Paralympic Games will begin on August 15, 2028, and close on August 27.
Harshada Garud bags gold at Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting C’ships
 Indian weightlifter Harshada Garud on 18 July 2022 won a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Youth
and Junior Weightlifting Championship.
 She won the gold with a total lift of 157 kg, which includes 69 kg in Snatch & 88 kg in the Clean
& Jerk category.
 Soumya Dalvi bagged the bronze in the 45kg youth event.
 This championship is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 15 to July 25, 2022.
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Mairaj Ahmad Khan: 1st to win gold in men's skeet event

 In shooting, Mairaj Ahmad Khan created history by becoming the first Indian shooter to win the
gold medal in the men’s skeet event at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, South Korea, on 18
July 2022.
 Mairaj Ahmad Khan recorded 37 hits out of a possible 40 in the final to win gold.
 South Korea’s Minsu Kim struck 36 for silver while Ben Llewellin of Great Britain won bronze with
26 hits.
Netherlands wins FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2022
 The Netherlands clinched their ninth FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup by beating Argentina 3-1
in the final on 17 July 2022.
 Australia won the 3rd place match by defeating Germany to claim their first World Cup medal
as well.
 India finished at 9th place in the World Cup.
 It was the 15th edition of the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup.
 It was held from 1 to 17 July 2022 in Spain & the Netherlands.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes announces retirement from ODI cricket
 England all-rounder Ben Stokes on 18 July 2022 announced that he will be retiring from one-day
internationals (ODI).
 Stokes will play his last ODI for England on 19 July 2022 against South Africa.
 Stokes, who is England's Test captain, has scored 2919 runs in 104 ODIs and taken 74 wickets.
 He was named the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2019 & 2020.
 He made his ODI debut in 2011.
PV Sindhu wins 2022 Singapore Open Badminton title
 Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched her maiden Women's Single title of the Singapore Open
Badminton tournament on 17 July 2022.
 She defeated Wang Zhi Yi of China in the final of the 2022 Singapore Open.
 Sindhu has won three titles in 2022 - the Swiss Open, Syed Modi India International, and now the
Singapore Open.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wins Paracin Open Chess title
 Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on 16 July 2022 won the Open A section of the
15th International Chess Open Paracin held in the town of Paracin in Serbia.
 He scored 8 points from nine rounds.
 Alexandr Predke (Russian) took the second spot with 7.5 points.
 Praggnanandhaa will also be part of India 'B' team in the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held near
Chennai from 28 July 2022.
Aishwary Tomar wins gold at ISSF Shooting World Cup in Changwon
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 Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar has won a gold medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P)
event in the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Changwon,
Korea.
 He defeated Hungarian Zakan Pekler in the gold medal match.
 This was the Aishwary's second ISSF World Cup gold.
 India currently leads the medal tally with four gold, four silver and one bronze medal so far.
Murali Sreeshankar: first Indian to enter men's long jump final at WAC
 Murali Sreeshankar became the first Indian to enter the men's long jump final at the World
Athletics Championships (WAC) on 16 July 2022.
 He leapt 8m & finished second in the qualification round at the ongoing WAC in Oregon, USA.
 Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to make it to the World Championships long jump finals
and the first to win a medal - bronze in the 2003 edition in Paris.
Tokyo to host 2025 World Athletics Championships
 Tokyo has been selected as the host city for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
 Budapest will host the 2023 edition.
 World Athletics Championships are a biennial athletics competition organized by World
Athletics.
 The 2022 edition is currently being organised in Oregon, USA, which was originally scheduled to
be held in 2021 but postponed by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram wins tournament in Spain
 Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram emerged winner in the 41st Villa De Benasque
International Chess Open in July 2022.
 Chithambaram is also a former national champion.
 He defeated Armenia's Robert Hovhannisyan and compatriot Raunak Sadhwani on the basis of
tie-break score here.
 Sadhwani finished in third place.
World Athletics Championships 2022 begins in Eugene
 The 2022 World Athletics Championships began in Eugene city of Oregon state of US on 15 July
'22.
 The 2022 Championships is the 18th edition & the US is hosting the event for the 1st time.
 The 10-day grand sporting event will host 2,000 athletes representing more than 200 nations &
will continue till 24 July.
 For India, Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra will lead the country’s charge.
India tops ISSF Shooting World Cup 2022 medal tally
 India topped the medal tally at the ongoing ISSF Shooting World Cup at Changwon in South
Korea on 14 July 2022.
 India finished the tournament with 8 medals including 3 gold, 4 silver & 1 bronze.
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 The troika of Arjun Babuta, Shahu Tushar Mane & Paarth Makhija helped India bag its third gold
medal on 14 July 2022 by beating Korea in the 10-metre air rifle team event.
Jasprit Bumrah reclaims number 1 spot In ICC ODI Bowler Rankings 2022
 India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has regained the number one ranking in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings
2022.
 He achieved this feat after his magnificent performance of 6 for 19 against England in the first
ODI at the Oval cricket ground on 12 July 2022.
 Bumrah had lost the top spot to New Zealand's Trent Boult in February 2020 after being No. 1
for two years.
India moves to 3rd spot in men's ICC ODI team rankings
 India have moved to the 3rd spot with 108 rating points, surpassing Pakistan in the ICC ODI
Team Rankings for July 2022.
 India climbed to the 3rd spot after their emphatic win in the first game of the 3-match series
against England at The Oval cricket ground on 12 July 2022.
 New Zealand continue to reign supreme at the top of the table with 127 rating points, while
England are 2nd with 122.
Mehuli Ghosh, Shahu Tushar Mane bag second gold medal
 In shooting, the duo of Mehuli Ghosh and Shahu Tushar Mane bagged India’s second gold
medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final at the International Shooting Sport Federation
(ISSF) World Cup stage at Changwon in South Korea.
 They defeated Hungarian pair of Eszter Meszaros and Istvan Pen 17-13.
 The Indian pair of Palak and Shiva Narwal bagged bronze in the 10m Air Pistol mixed event.
India’s GM D. Gukesh wins Gijon Chess Masters
 India’s Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh won the Gijon Chess Masters held in Spain on 8 July 2022.
 Gukesh won with eight points out of nine rounds.
 In the ninth and last round, Gukesh drew with Cuba’s GM Martinez Duany.
 Alexandr Fier of Brazil finished second with 6.5 points while Pedro Antonio Gines of Spain came
third scoring six points.
 With the win, Gukesh took his FIDE rating to 2693.
Mohammed Shami becomes fastest Indian to take 150 ODI wickets
 India pacer Mohammed Shami has become the fastest Indian to take 150 wickets in One Day
Internationals (ODIs).
 Shami achieved the feat during the series opener against England on 12 July 2022 where he took
three wickets for just 31 runs.
 Shami took a total of 80 matches to reach his 150 wickets and surpassed the record of former
Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar, who took 97 matches.
India bags 22 medals in Asian U-20 Wrestling Championships
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 India bagged 22 medals including four gold in the Asian U-20 Wrestling Championships in
Manama, Bahrain.
 Besides the four gold medals, India claimed nine silver and nine bronze medals in the event.
 Among the 22 medals, the women's team won 10 medals including 3 gold through Priyanka, Arju
and Antrim.
 Freestyle wrestler Sujeet won the fourth gold medal for India in the 65kg weight class.
Arjun Babuta wins first gold medal at ISSF World Cup in South Korea
 In Shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta have won his first gold medal at the International Shooting
Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage at Changwon in South Korea.
 He defeated Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Lucas Kozeniesky of the USA 17-9 in the final on 11 July
2022.
 Arjun had also topped the eight-men ranking round with a score of 261.1.
 Israel’s Sergey Richter settled for bronze.
94 year old Bhagwani Devi bags gold at WMA Championships in Finland
 94-year-old Bhagwani Devi Dagar on 10 July 2022 won the gold medal in the 100m sprint at the
2022 World Masters Athletics Championships held in Finland.
 She completed the 100m distance in 24.74 seconds.
 She also won a bronze medal for the country in the shot put event.
 World Masters Athletics Championships is an event for athletics (track and field) for athletes
aged 35 years and over.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes 1st to to bowl 500 dot balls in the T20s
 Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become the first bowler in T20 history to bowl 500 dot balls.
 He achieved the feat in a match against England.
 He has a comprehensive lead in the dot balls tally in T20Is with Samuel Badree (383), Tim
Southee (368) and Mitchell Starc (354) below him.
 Bhuvneshwar gave India a perfect start defending 171.
Abhishek Verma, Jyothi Surekha win bronze at World Games
 Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Abhishek Verma have made history by winning the bronze medal
at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, USA, in July 2022.
 They won the medal in the compound mixed team event after defeating Mexico's Miguel
Becerra and Andrea Becerra 157-156.
 This was the first-ever World Games archery medal for India and an overall 50th international
medal for Verma.
Novak Djokovic wins 2022 Wimbledon men's singles title
 Serbian star Novak Djokovic on 10 July 2022 won Wimbledon 2022 men's singles title after
defeating Australia’s Nick Kyrgios by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in London.
 It is Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam title overall, putting him one behind record-holder Rafael Nadal.
 It was also Djokovic’s seventh Wimbledon title.
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 Djokovic has won the Wimbledon crown for the fourth straight year.
Charles Leclerc wins Austrian F1 Grand Prix
 Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc won the Austrian F1 Grand Prix on 10 July 2022.
 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen came second while Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished third.
 This was Leclerc’s third win of 2022.
 Leclerc had earlier won the Bahrain GP and the Australian GP in 2022 respectively.
 Overall, Leclerc has five race wins in his career, besides getting 18 podium finishes.
Gujarat to host 36th National Games from September 27-October 10
 Gujarat, for the time in history, will host the 36th National Games between September 27 and
October 10, 2022.
 The prestigious event is being held after a gap of seven years, the last being in 2015 in Kerala.
 The national games will have more than 34 sports disciplines, which will be conducted in six
cities.
 It will include events such as kabaddi, kho-kho, mallakhambha. etc.
Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's singles title
 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beat Ons Jabeur of Tunisia to win the Wimbledon singles title on
9 July 2022, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
 Elena has become the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles
championship.
 Since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975, just one woman ranked lower than the No. 23
Rybakina has won Wimbledon — Venus Williams in 2007 at No. 31.
respectively.
Virat Kohli at 13th position on ICC Test Rankings
 Former India captain Virat Kohli has dropped four places in the ICC Test rankings.
 He is now 13th in the batting rankings.
 It is for the first time in six years that Kohli has found himself out of top 10 in the Test rankings.
 Rishabh Pant moved up 6 places and reached a career-best fifth position in the rankings.
 England batter Joe Roott was at the top of the rankings with 923 points.
Alfiya Pathan and Gitika win gold medals at Elorda Boxing Cup 2022
 Youth World Boxing champions Alfiya Pathan & Gitika won gold medals at the first edition of
the Elorda Boxing Cup in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 4 July 2022.
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 Alfiya Pathan defeated Lazzat Kungeibayeva in the women’s 81kg category while Gitika
defeated Kalaivani Srinivasan in the 48kg category.
 India concluded its campaign with an overall tally of 14 medals (2 Gold, 2 Silver & 10 Bronze).
Carlos Sainz wins British F1 Grand Prix
 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won his career's first Formula One race on 3 July 2022 with a victory at the
British Grand Prix.
 Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finished second and third respectively.
 Championship leader Max Verstappen finished seventh.
 Sainz has moved up to the fourth position in the 2022 Driver standings.
Parul Chaudhary breaks 6-year-old 3000m National Record
 Indian runner Parul Chaudhary on 2 July 2022 broke the women's 3000m national record at the
Sound Running meet in Los Angeles.
 She covered the distance at 8:57.19 to finish third.
 She broke the six-year-old national record set by Suriya Loganathan (9:04.5) in April 2016.
 She has become the first athlete from India to clock a sub-nine-minute time in the women's
3000m event.
Neeraj Chopra clinches silver medal at Diamond League meet
 Neeraj Chopra clinched his first-ever medal at the prestigious Diamond League meet in
Stockholm on 30 June 2022.
 Chopra finished 2nd at the Stockholm Diamond League with a massive throw of 89.94 meter.
 Anderson Peters won the event with a best throw of 90.31 meter.
 Chopra broke his own national record of 89.30m that he set at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku
earlier in June 2022.
Novak Djokovic: 1st player to win 80 matches in all four Grand Slams
 Novak Djokovic of Serbia has become the first player in the history of tennis to win 80 matches
in all four Grand Slams.
 He achieved this feat when he defeated Kwon Soon-woo of South Korea on day one of the
Wimbledon tennis Championship 2022 in London on 27 June 2022.
 Djokovic was playing for the first time since losing to Rafael Nadal in the French Open
quarterfinals in May 2022.
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Summits and Conferences Current Affairs

India’s NSCS hosts meeting of BIMSTEC on cyber security cooperation
 A 2-day meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation began in New
Delhi on 14 July 2022.
 It is being organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
 It is being chaired by National Cyber Security Coordinator Lt General Rajesh Pant.
 In the meeting, the expert group will formulate an action plan to deal with Cyber Security
challenges in the BIMSTEC region.
PM Modi to participate in first I2U2 leaders Virtual Summit
 PM Narendra Modi will participate in the first I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Leaders’ Virtual
Summit on 14 July 2022.
 PM of Israel Yair Lapid, President of the UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of
the USA Joseph R. Biden will also participate in it.
 The I2U2 Grouping was conceptualized during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the four
countries held on 18th October 2021.
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates conference on drug trafficking
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a conference on drug trafficking and national
security on 30 July 2022.
 At the conference, over 30,000 kg of drugs will be burnt and disposed of by Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB) teams in Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata.
 The NCB started the drug disposal campaign on June 1 and over 51,217 kg of narcotics have
been disposed of by it in 11 states.
Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers to be held
 A two days’ National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers in Bengaluru will
be held on 14-15th July, 2022.
 One of the major interventions of this conference would be launching of e-NAM Platform of
Platform.
 It would promote trade and marketing of agriculture produce for getting better prices of
agriculture commodities to farmers.
Amit Shah chairs Northern Zonal Council meeting in Jaipur
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 30th Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC)
in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 9 July 2022.
 The NZC comprises Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and UTs of Jammu &
Kashmir, Laddakh, Delhi and Chandigarh.
 Internal security & issues of common interests were discussed at the meeting.
 The meeting was held in Jaipur after 25 years.
Parshottam Rupala inaugurates India’s first ever Animal Health Summit
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 Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on 6 July 2022 inaugurated First India 'Animal Health
Summit' 2022 in New Delhi.
 It was organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and the Agriculture
Today Group.
 This summit was held to understand the significance of animal health towards the broader
objective of the country’s food and nutrition security and overall economic development.
Conference on Food and Nutrition Security in India to be held on Jul 5
 The Dept of Food and Public Distribution will organize a National Conference on Food and
Nutrition Security in India on 5 Jul’22 in New Delhi.
 It is aimed at facilitating cross learning, disseminating best practices for schemes under Public
Distribution System and strengthening the focus on nutritional security.
 Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal will address the one-day conference.
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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | August 2022
Table of Content
Arts and Culture........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Awards and Honours Current Affairs ....................................................................................................................... 3
Banking Current Affairs ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Books and Authors Current Affairs ........................................................................................................................ 19
Business and Economy Current Affairs.................................................................................................................. 20
Committees And Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 22
Defence Current Affairs .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs .............................................................................................. 28
Days and Events Current Affairs ............................................................................................................................ 30
International Current Affairs .................................................................................................................................. 32
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs ................................................................................................................... 34
National Current Affairs ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Appointments Current Affairs ................................................................................................................................ 79
Obituaries Current Affairs ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Person in News Current Affairs .............................................................................................................................. 91
Science and Technology Current Affairs ............................................................................................................... 93
Sports Current Affairs ............................................................................................................................................. 94
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs .......................................................................................................... 106
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Arts and Culture

Parsi new year Navroz celebrated on 16 August 2022
 The Parsi New Year i.e. the festival of Navroz or Nowroz falls between July and August.
 For 2022, it was observed on 16 August.
 Though celebrated in March globally, Navroz arrives 200 days later in India and is celebrated in
the month of August as the Parsis here follow the Shahenshahi calendar.
 Navroz is named after the Persian king, Jamshed, who created the Shahenshahi calendar.
Online film Festival 'Azadi Ke Rang' being organised from 13 August
 Films Division is organizing a 3-day online film Festival "Azadi Ke Rang" from 13-15 August 2022
on its website and YouTube channel.
 A total 11 films presenting major milestones of our freedom struggle and freedom fighters will
mark the occasion.
 Films Division will also release a special commemorative DVD Set of 18 unique films on freedom
struggle and important historic moments on 15 Aug.
Maharashtra Governor inaugurates the 22nd ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’
 Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inaugurated the 22nd ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ at
Rabindra Natya Mandir in Mumbai on 9 August 2022.
 It is a 5-day theatre festival which is being organized by the National School of Drama under
the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign.
 The festival will showcase plays of renowned theatre directors based on the life and sacrifices of
our freedom fighters.
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Dr. Asghar Wajahat conferred with the 31st 'Vyas Samman'
 Dr Asghar Wajahat, a well-known Hindi writer, was conferred with the 31st Vyas Samman on 25
August 2022.
 He has been chosen for the prestigious award for his play 'Mahabali', which focuses on Mughal
emperor Akbar & poet Tulsidas.
 The Vyas Samman is a Hindi literary award in India, first awarded in 1991.
 It is awarded annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation & carries an award of 4 lakh rupees.
Angela Merkel awarded the 2022 'UNESCO Peace Prize'
 Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the 2022 UNESCO Peace Prize for
"her efforts to welcome refugees".
 In 2015, Merkel welcomed more than 1.2 million refugees into Germany.
 This prize, also known as the Félix Houphout-Boigny-UNESCO Peace Prize, has been awarded
each year since 1989 to individuals, and organisations that have made a special effort to
promote peace.
2022 Liberty Medal to be awarded to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
 The 2022 Liberty Medal will be awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
 Zelenskyy will be honoured for “his heroic defence of liberty in the face of Russian tyranny."
 The Liberty Medal, established in 1988, is an annual award administered by the National
Constitution Center of the US to recognize leadership in the pursuit of freedom.
N. V. Sundara elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology
 Senior neurologist, N. V. Sundara Chary has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy
of Neurology (FAAN).
 He has been elected for making valuable contributions in the field of Neurology.
 It is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious honours in the field of Neurology and
Medicine.
 Dr Chary is a Professor at Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Fahmida Azim wins 2022 Pulitzer prize in Illustrated Reporting
 Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim working for the Insider online magazine of US has been
selected for the 2022 Pulitzer prize.
 She will be awarded under the category of Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.
 She is among the four journalists of Insider, selected for their work on the Chinese oppression of
the Uyghurs.
 The work ‘I escaped a Chinese internment Camp’ has illustrations by her.
107 gallantry awards announced on 15 August 2022
 President Droupadi Murmu has approved 107 gallantry awards to armed forces and CAPF
personnel.
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 The awards include three Kirti Chakra, 13 Shaurya Chakras, two bar to Sena Medals (gallantry),
81 Sena Medals (gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal (gallantry) and seven Vayu Sena Medals
(gallantry).
 8 Shaurya Chakras have been awarded to army personnel, including two posthumously.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards announced-I
 The 13th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne began on August 12 and will conclude on Aug 30,
2022.
 On August 14, 2022 the festival’s awards night was held at the Palais Theatre.
 '83' was awarded the Best Film.
 Shoojit Sircar and Aparna Sen won Best Director for 'Sardar Udham' and 'The Rapist',
respectively.
 Ranveer Singh won Best Actor for '83'.
 Shefali Shah won Best Actress for 'Jalsa'.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards announced-II
 'Mumbai Diaries 26/11' won Best Series.
 Mohit Raina won Best Actor in a Series for Mumbai Diaries 26/11.
 Kapil Dev was presented Lifetime Achievement Award.
 'Joyland' won Best Film from the Subcontinent.
 Abhishek Bachchan won 'Leadership in Cinema Award'.
 'Jaggi' won the Best Indie Film.
 Sakshi Tanwar won Best Actress in a Series for 'Mai'.
President Droupadi Murmu approves President’s Tatrakshak Medal
 President Droupadi Murmu has approved President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak
Medal (TM) to the Indian Coast Guard Personnel.
 They were awarded for their act of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and
distinguished/meritorious service on the eve of the Independence Day 2022.
 PTM was conferred on IG Dinesh Rajaputhran and Commandant Kunal Chandrakant Naik.
Govt issues 75th Independence Anniversary Medal for armed forces
 To commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence, the government has instituted the 75th
Independence Anniversary Medal for all armed forces personnel.
 The cost of the medal has to be borne by respective states/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs, which should be
approximately for Rs 96/- per medal.
 The medal will be styled and designated “75017 Fasada adio 960” – the “75th Anniversary of
Independence Medal”.
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SEBI penalises Aadhaar Ventures for flouting market norms
 SEBI levied fines on Aadhaar Ventures India Ltd (AVIL) and its directors for violating insider
trading rules and listing conditions.
 The total fines levied on AVIL is ₹25 lakh.
 SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity market in India.
 It was established on 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30
January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.
RBI to auction Govt Securities worth ₹33,000 crore on 2 September
 RBI will be auctioning four dated government securities worth ₹33,000 crore on September 2.
 Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction will be submitted in electronic
format on RBI's core banking solution; E-Kuber system.
 RBI commenced its operations on 1 April 1935 in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India Act,
1934.
 RBI was nationalised on 1 January 1949.
 HQ: Mumbai
RBI imposes penalty on 8 cooperative banks
 RBI imposed penalty on 8 cooperative banks for deficiencies in regulatory compliances.
 Banks were Visakhapatnam Co-operative Bank, Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees' Co-
operative Bank, Ottapalam Co-operative Urban Bank, Darussalam Co-operative Urban Bank,
Nellore Co-operative Urban Bank, Kakinada Co-operative Town Bank, Kendrapara Urban
Cooperative Bank, National Urban Co-operative Bank.
NMDFC signs pact with ICICI Bank for development of banking software
 National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) has signed an agreement
with ICICI Bank for the development of financial accounting software and mobile application.
 The Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) was established on 5 January
1955.
 ICICI Bank was established by ICICI, as a wholly owned subsidiary in 1994.
 CEO: Sandeep Bakhshi, HQ: Vadodara
IRDAI eases firm registration process from 8 to 2 months
 IRDAI has eased the registration process of new companies by substantially reducing the time
taken to process new applications from 6-8 months to 2.
 The regulator has created a facilitation cell consisting of 2 officers for handholding the new
applicants.
 IRDAI is a statutory body formed under Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act,
1999.
 Chairman: Debasish Panda, HQ: Hyderabad
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SBI tops debit card market while HDFC leads credit card market
 SBI tops the chart in debt card market with 30% market share as of June 2022.
 Bank of Baroda secured 2nd place with 8% market share.
 Bank of India, Canara Bank, Union Bank, and PNB came 3rd with 5% each.
 HDFC Bank topped the charts in the credit cards segment with a market share of 22%, followed
by SBI (18%), ICICI Bank (17%), Axis Bank (12%), RBL Bank (5%), and Kotak Mahindra Bank (5%).
HDFC Property Ventures & Venture Cap merge with HDFC Capital Advisors
 HDFC Bank's two wholly owned subsidiaries HDFC Property Ventures and HDFC Venture
Capital have approved the plan to merge with another group subsidiary HDFC Capital Advisors.
 The combined platform will advise and manage around $4.1 billion of assets and this makes it
the largest private equity firm in India.
 HDFC Bank Tagline: We Understand Your World
 Chairman: Atanu Chakraborty
PNB to sell NPA account Apollo Distilleries & Breweries
 Punjab National Bank has put up for sale its NPA account Apollo Distilleries & Breweries with
loan outstanding of Rs 44 crore due against the company.
 The bank invited asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) to put their bids for transferring the
loan account of Apollo Distilleries & Breweries.
 Apollo Distilleries and Breweries is a subsidiary of Empee Distilleries Ltd (EDL) in Tamil Nadu.
HDFC Bank to invest in General Insurance firm Go Digit
 HDFC Bank said it has entered into an indicative and non-binding term sheet with Go Digit Life
Insurance.
 The bank will invest between Rs 49.9 crore to Rs 69.9 crore to pick up nearly 10 per cent stake in
Go Digit Life Insurance, owned by promoters of IPO-bound Go Digit General Insurance.
 Recently HDFC bank was awarded as "Best Bank In India" at Euromoney Awards for Excellence
2022.
TVS Motor acquires 48% stake in DriveX, owned by Narain Karthikeyan
 TVS Motor invested Rs 85.41 crore to acquire 48.27% stake in the firm Nkars Mobility Millennial
Solutions Private Limited (NMMSPL).
 The firm operates Formula 1 Driver Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’.
 DriveX provides two-wheelers to customers on a subscription model for a flexible tenure and on
a purchase model, along with certain ancillary services
 TVS Motor CEO: K. N. Radhakrishnan
Bandhan Bank to open 551 branches in FY'23
 Bandhan Bank will open 551 more branches in the 2022-23 fiscal, as part of the lender's focus to
make its distribution stronger in other parts of India outside the eastern region.
 With the latest addition, bank's branch count will exceed 6,000.
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 Recently bank’s push for digital & tech transformation has been a great success, with 92%
transactions taking place through digital route.
Bank credit growth accelerates to 14.2% in June quarter: RBI data
 RBI released the 'Quarterly Statistics on Deposits and Credit of SCBs for June 2022'.
 Bank credit growth accelerated to 14.2% in the quarter ended June 2022 from 6% in the same
period of the previous year, RBI data showed.
 In the quarter ended March 2022, bank credit had expanded by 10.8%.
 Aggregate deposit growth remained in the range 9.5 - 10.2% during the last 5 quarters.
IRDAI provides flexibility to insurers, eases limits for commissions
 IRDAI provided insurers with more flexibility in paying commission by linking limits to the overall
portfolio and company management expenses.
 The utmost commission sanctioned for non-life products has been fixed at 20% of the gross
written premium in that financial year.
 Commission and remuneration payout will be based on a board-approved policy which will be
reviewed on a yearly basis.
HDFC Bank ties up with Tata Neu to launch two new credit cards
 HDFC Bank announced the partnership with Tata Neu to launch two new credit cards.
 The co-branded credit cards will be launched in two variants namely Tata Neu Plus HDFC Bank
Credit Card and Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card.
 The card will enable customers to earn rewards on all spends, both online and in-store in the
form of NeuCoins.(1 NeuCoin = ₹ 1)
 HDFC CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
RBI imposes restrictions on Thodupuzha Urban Co-operative Bank
 RBI imposed certain restrictions on Kerala-based Thodupuzha Urban Co-operative Bank for a
period of six months due to its deteriorating financial condition.
 RBI has banned the bank from granting or renewing loans and advances and making any
investments.
 RBI has also suspended withdrawal in the bank's savings and current accounts for depositors.
RBI lifts business restrictions imposed on American Express
 RBI has lifted business restrictions imposed on American Express (Amex) Banking Corp after 16
months.
 Amex can now issues cards to new customers in India.
 Last year on April 23, 2021, RBI had imposed restrictions on American Express from on-boarding
new domestic customers onto its card network from May 01, 2021 for non-compliance with the
RBI circular on Storage of Payment System Data.
PNB Housing Finance interim CFO Kaushal Mithani resigns
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 PNB Housing Finance Interim CFO Kaushal Mithani resigned from the position. He was
appointed as the interim CFO in April.
 PNB Housing Finance Limited (PNB Housing) is a registered housing finance company with
National Housing Bank (NHB).
 It was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and commenced its operations on 11
November 1988.
 PNB Housing is promoted by Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Mastercard, BASIX partner to create an agri-tech platform for farmers
 Mastercard announced its collaboration with livelihood promotion institution BASIX Social
Enterprise Group to launch an agritech platform BASIX Farmers’ Market (BFM) to integrate
farmers into the digital economy.
 The digital platform will address fundamental challenges for small farmers related to price
discovery, market reach, payments, and credit access.
 Mastercard CEO: Michael Miebach
Indians remitted $6 billion in Q1 of FY23 under LRS scheme
 Remittance by Indians under the liberalised remittance scheme jumped 64.75 per cent to over
$6.04 billion from $3.67 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, shows RBI data.
 Amount remitted in Q1 of FY23 is higher than that in Q4 of FY22, where outward remittance
under LRS was $5.8 billion.
 International travel contributed $2.92 billion of the $6.04 billion remitted under LRS in Q1FY23.
Adani Group acquired 29.2% stake in NDTV
 Adani Group said that it seeks to control a majority stake in the New Delhi Television Ltd
(NDTV).
 The Group has indirectly acquired a 29.18% stake in NDTV, and offered to buy another 26%
from the open market.
 The move to take control of the media company's major shareholder was without consent from
the firm or its founders.
 NDTV 24x7, NDTV India & NDTV Profit are 3 news channels of NDTV.
SEBI joins RBI’s account aggregator framework
 SEBI joined the account aggregator framework, a move that will give a boost to the RBI
regulated financial-data sharing system.
 This will allow customers to share information about their mutual fund and stock holdings with
financial service providers.
 Account aggregator (AA) framework is a non-banking financial institution (NBFC) governed by
the RBI .
Credit Suisse appoints Dixit Joshi as new CFO
 Credit Suisse has hired Deutsche Bank's Dixit Joshi as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and
promoted Francesca McDonagh to chief operating officer.
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 He replaces David Mathers who is stepping down.

 Last Month Ulrich Koerner became the new CEO of Credit Suisse.
 Credit Suisse Group AG is a global investment bank and financial services firm headquartered in
Zürich, Switzerland.
SIDBI and Tata Power’s TPRMG partner to foster green entrepreneurs
 SIDBI has collaborated with TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), a subsidiary of Tata Power, to
launch 1,000 green energy enterprises across the country.
 The Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat will be supported by this initiative as it
will foster sustainable entrepreneurship models across the nation leading to empowerment of
rural entrepreneurs.
 SIDBI Headquarters: Lucknow
NIPL signs PayXpert as UK’s first acquirer for UPI and Rupay
 NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed a MoU with PayXpert to internationalise
the acceptance of its payment solutions in the UK.
 Both UPI and Rupay are payment systems under the umbrella of NPCI.
 This collaboration will make the Indian payment solutions available in the UK on all PayXpert’s
android Point-of-Sale (POS) devices for in-store payments.
 NPCI Headquarters: Mumbai
Banks seek time-bound data sharing from CEIB
 To help curb frauds in the banking system, Banks have worked out a 20-point standard format
to seek information on borrowers from the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) before
sanctioning big-ticket loans.
 The move for a uniform format is aimed at reducing the delay in getting such information on
economic offences.
 This will help curb frauds and speed up big-ticket lending.
PSB branches get monthly target for doorstep banking
 Every branch of state run banks in the country will have to entertain at least three requests for
offering doorstep banking services per month until March 2023, according to a target set by PSB
Alliance.
 Doorstep banking initiative was launched by the Finance ministry in September 2020, as part of
EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) reforms programme.
Castler partners with Yes Bank for digital escrow services
 Global escrow banking solution provider Castler has partnered Yes Bank to offer digital escrow
services for the bank’s customers.
 The firm offers domestic and cross-border escrow solutions for individuals and enterprises.
 Recently in July, Yes Bank partnered with JC Flowers ARC to form an asset reconstruction
company to sell bad loans of the bank valuing ₹48,000 crore.
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma reappointed as MD and CEO of Paytm

 Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of financial services platform Paytm.
 One97 Communications Limited (OCL) owns the brand Paytm which is India's leading digital
payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments.
 The Paytm company was founded by Vijay Shekhar Sharma in 2010.
 Paytm HQ: Noida
Bajaj Electricals elevates Anuj Poddar as Managing Director, CEO
 Bajaj Electricals has elevated its Executive Director Anuj Poddar to Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).
 The company has separated the post of Chairman & Managing Director and its patron Shekhar
Bajaj will continue as Executive Chairman of the company.
 Bajaj Electricals, part of business conglomerate Bajaj Group, had a turnover of Rs 4,813 crore in
FY22.
RBI cancels licence of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank
 RBI has cancelled the licence of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank, Karnataka as the bank does
not have adequate capital & earning prospects.
 In its present financial position, the bank would be unable to pay its depositors in full.
 The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka, is to
issue an order for winding up and appointing a liquidator for the bank.
HDFC Bank introduced “Vigil Aunty” to promote secure banking practices
 HDFC Bank has announced the launch of a new campaign titled ‘Vigil Aunty’.
 It aims to encourage people across the country to practise safe banking habits.
 Anuradha Menon will be the protagonist of this campaign.
 Through a series of videos, reels, chat shows, Menon, as Vigil Aunty, will be creating awareness
on safe banking do’s and don'ts.
 HDFC Bank MD & CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
ReNew Power secures $1 billion loan from 12 global lenders

 ReNew Power has tied up with 12 international lenders, led by Rabobank, for the largest External
Commercial Borrowings (ECB) project finance loan in the country's renewable sector for any
single project.
 The loan has been tied up through a special purpose vehicle and will be deployed for its hybrid
Round-the-Clock (RTC) battery-enabled project.
 ReNew Power Chairman and CEO: Sumant Sinha
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Charges in Payment Systems
 RBI has released a discussion paper on payment systems for public opinion.
 Feedback can be provided on the questions raised in the paper by October 3, 2022.
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 The discussion paper covers all aspects relating to charges in payment systems.
 Charges on transactions through debit cards, credit cards, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, PPIs, and UPI
among others will be taken into consideration.
Centre raises thresholds for prosecution under Customs Act
 Government has issued revised guidelines for Arrest and Bail in relation to offences punishable
under the Customs Act, 1962.
 The thresholds for prosecutions and arrests under the Customs Act have been raised to ₹50 lakh
from ₹20 lakh for smuggling and illegal imports of goods in baggage, and from ₹1 crore to ₹2
crore for cases involving commercial fraud.
Credit guarantee plan expanded to aid hospitality, related sectors
 The Union Cabinet has approved an enhancement of ₹50,000 crore in the Emergency Credit
Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), raising its limit to ₹5 lakh crore.
 This additional amount is set to be deployed for enterprises in the hospitality and related
sectors that were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 As of August 5, loans of ₹3.67 lakh crore had been sanctioned under the ECLGS.
SBI Files Insolvency Plea Against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar
 SBI has initiated insolvency proceedings in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar following the classification of the company’s loans as non-performing
asset (NPA) last month.
 The NPA tag was the result of a default on loans worth Rs 4,814 crore.
 The company owes banks Rs 6,090.58 crore, according to a rating report by Care Ratings dated
December 24, 2021.
Airtel pays Rs 8312.4 cr for 5G spectrum to DoT
 Bharti Airtel has paid Rs 8312.4 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) towards
dues for spectrum acquired in the recently concluded 5G auctions.
 With this, Airtel has paid four years of the 2022 spectrum dues upfront.
 Airtel picked up 19.867 GHz of spectrum across 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3300 MHz, and
26 GHz bands.
 Its total spending in the auction was Rs 43084 crore.
SBI launches its first dedicated branch to support start-ups
 State Bank of India (SBI) launched its first "state-of-the-art" dedicated branch for start-ups in
Bengaluru to facilitate and support them.
 The branch launched by SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara is located in Koramangala.
 After Bengaluru, the next branch will be opening in Gurgaon and third one will be in Hyderabad.
 These branches would support the needs of the entire start-up ecosystem.
Centre appoints Rajkiran Rai as NaBFID Managing Director for 5 years
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 The Centre and the board of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
(NaBFID) has appointed Rajkiran Rai G as its managing director (MD) for nearly five years.
 Last year in October 2021, the Centre had appointed K V Kamath as chairperson of NaBFID.
 Subsequently, Pankaj Jain and Sumita Dawra were appointed directors to the board.
 NaBFID Headquarters: Mumbai
RBI found linking Lending Rates to External Benchmark most effective
 The mandate to link lending rates to an external benchmark have led to immediate spikes in
interest rate paid by borrowers, making it by far the most effective transmission tool, RBI said in
its research paper.
 It also added that the previous marginal cost of lending rate (MCLR) regime was as less
satisfactory as the previous ones like base rate and benchmark prime lending rate.
IRDAI invites innovative solutions for insurance sector
 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is organizing its first
hackathon "Bima Manthan 2022" with the theme 'Innovation in Insurance'.
 The hackathon invites participants to identify & develop solutions that have the potential to
make the insurance available to every individual in a seamless and swift manner with the use of
technology.
 IRDAI Chairman: Debasish Panda
India can be $5 trillion economy by FY29 if GDP grows at 9% for 5 yrs
 Former RBI Governor D Subbarao said India may become a $5 trillion economy by 2028-29
only if the GDP grows at 9% per annum consistently for the next 5 years.
 Speaking at Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry on India @75-
Marching Towards USD 5 Trillion Economy, he said there are 8 key challenges for India to
overcome to achieve the dream of 5 trillion economy.
Deutsche Bank's former India-born co-CEO Anshu Jain dies from cancer
 Anshu Jain, Deutsche Bank's former India-born co-Chief Executive Officer, has died after a five
year battle with cancer.
 He was appointed to Deutsche Bank's Management Board in 2009 and was responsible for the
Corporate and Investment Bank division from 2010. From 2012 to 2015, he was Co-CEO.
 Deutsche Bank Current CEO: Christian Sewing
Headquarters: Frankfurt, Germany
Amit Burman Steps Down As Chairman Of Dabur India
 Chairman of Dabur India Ltd, Amit Burman has resigned from his post.
 Mohit Burman has been elevated to the position of non-executive chairman of the Board of
Directors of Dabur India Limited with effect from August 11 for a period of 5 years.
 Amit will continue to remain the non-executive director of the fast-moving consumer goods
(FMCG) company.
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Taxpayers won't be eligible for Atal Pension Scheme

 Income-tax payers will not be allowed to enroll in the government's pension security scheme
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) from October 1, a statement by Finance Ministry said.
 Income-tax payer enrolled before October 1 will continue in the scheme.
 Earlier this month, Minister of state for finance Bhagwat Karad said that till July 21 around 4.31
crore subscribers had enrolled under APY.
Adani Group proposes ₹41,653 crore alumina refinery in Odisha
 Government has approved 10 industrial projects worth ₹74,620.18 crores including a 4 million
tonne per annum capacity alumina refinery proposed by Adani Enterprises Ltd.
 The Adani group is planning to invest ₹41,653 crore for the alumina refinery and 175 megawatt
capacity captive power plant (CPP) at Kashipur of Rayagada district.
 Odisha possesses more than half of India’s bauxite reserve.
RBI issues guidelines to regulate digital lending
 RBI released first set of guidelines for digital lending following the recommendations of a
Working Group on Digital Lending (WGDL).
 As per new norms, all loan disbursals & repayments will be required to be executed only
between the bank accounts of the borrower and the Regulated Entities (RE) without any pass-
through or pool account of the Lending Service Providers (LSP) or any 3rd party.
HDFC Bank inks pact with TReDs platform M1xchange
 HDFC Bank has partnered with M1xchange promoted by Mynd Solutions Pvt Ltd to make a
debut in the Trade receivables Discounting System (TReDs) platform.
 TReDS system, regulated by RBI, enables MSMEs to auction their trade receivables online and
borrow funds from the financial institution which offers loan at the lowest rate of interest.
 HDFC CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
EPFOs' ₹1.59 lakh crore investment in ETFs rises to Rs 2.26 lakh crore
 EPFO has invested ₹1,59,299.46 crore in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) till March 2022 and its
notional market value of these investments was ₹2,26,919.18 crore.
 The statutory body has been investing in ETFs since August 2015.
 There has been a consistent rise in EPFO's investments in ETF. It has infused ₹43,568.02 crore in
ETFs during FY21 which increased from ₹31,501.09 crore in FY20.
SIDBI, ONDC ink MoU to accelerate e-commerce for Small Industries
 ONDC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIDBI for coordination of
functions of institutions engaged in similar activities.
 The partnership is aimed to change the landscape of MSMEs by bringing them into the ONDC
network and accelerating their participation in e-commerce.
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 The MoU was signed by Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman & MD of SIDBI and T Koshy, MD &
CEO of ONDC.
PSU General Insurers Book ₹26,364 Cr Loss for Health Portfolio in 5yrs
 A report by CAG said aggregate loss of 4 PSU insurers: New India Assurance Company Limited
(NIACL), United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL), Oriental Insurance Company Limited
(OICL) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) was ₹26,364 crore from FY17 to FY21.
 This either wiped out the profits of other lines of business or increased the overall losses of these
General Insurers.
RBI imposes ₹2.33 cr monetary penalty on Spandana Sphoorty Fin Ltd
 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.33 crore on Hyderabad
based Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd for its failure to adhere to pricing of credit guidelines
for Non-Banking Financial Company - Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs).
 The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
PNB HFC "Unnati" portfolio now offers affordable loans of ₹9-12 lakh
 PNB Housing Finance is revamping its 'Unnati' loan portfolio to go deeper into the affordable
housing segment eyeing customers who need loans of ₹9-12 lakh.
 PNB Housing has created a small vertical under Unnati which will be different from existing ₹18-
19 lakh as affordable housing loans.
 PNB has identified and mapped 140 districts where it will offer products under this vertical of
Unnati.
RBI imposes penalty on eight co-operative banks
 RBI imposed a monetary penalty on eight co-operative banks for deficiencies in regulatory
compliance.
 These eight banks were - Chhattisgarh Rajya Sahakari Bank, Goa State Co-operative Bank,
Garhaa Co-Operative Bank, The Yavatmal Urban Co-operative Bank, Jila Sahakari Kendriya
Bank, Warud Urban Co-operative Bank, Indapur Urban Co-operative Bank, and Mehsana Urban
Co-operative Bank.
Govt. purchased Military equipment worth Rs 1.83 trn since 2020-21
 The government has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) approval for procurement of
military equipment worth Rs 1,83,778 crore since 2020-21.
 AoN is the first step towards any defence procurement, which is followed by tendering and
contracting.
 From 2020-21 to 2022-23, 59 AoNs amounting to Rs 1,83,778 cr were accorded and 91 contracts
amounting to Rs 1,19,045 cr were concluded.
HDFC raises $1.1 bn 'social loan' for financing affordable housing
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 HDFC has secured the world’s biggest social loan, a $1.1 billion facility (around Rs 8,700 crore) to
fund affordable residences, underscoring potential for sustainability-linked financing.
 Since its inception in 1977, HDFC, the largest mortgage lender by asset size in the country has
financed 9.5 million (95 lakh) housing units and has a gross loan book of Rs 6.7 trillion.
Public Sector Banks recover ₹6.4 lakh crore NPAs since FY15
 The public sector banks (PSBs) have recovered ₹6.42 lakh crore of non-performing loans and
written-off loans since FY15 and filed suits against 98.5% of willful defaulters.
 The gross NPA ratio of PSBs has fallen from 14.6% on March 31, 2018, to 7.4% on March 31, 2022,
while the net NPA ratio declined from 8% to 2% over this period.
 Stressed assets are down from 15.3% to 8.7%.
ISRO says satellites launched by SSLV 'no longer usable'
 ISRO said the satellites onboard its maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle “are no longer
usable” after the SSLV-D1 placed them in an elliptical orbit instead of a circular one.
 SSLV-D1 placed the satellites into a 356x76 km elliptical orbit instead of the 356 km circular
orbit.
 SSLV was carrying Earth Observation Satellite-02 and a co-passenger satellite AzaadiSAT.
RBI imposes monetary penalty of Rs 32 lakhs on Indian Bank
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 5 August 2022 imposed a fine of ₹32 lakh on Indian Bank for
breach of directions on classification & reporting of frauds.
 Additionally, RBI also imposed a penalty of ₹82 lakh on Bengaluru-based Jupiter Capital, for
breach of norms on submission of credit information.
 RBI Founded: 1 April 1935
 Indian Bank CEO: Shanti Lal Jain
Unity Bank appoints Inderjit Camotra as MD & CEO
 Unity Small Finance Bank (SFB) on 5 July 2022 appointed Inderjit Camotra as its managing
director and chief executive officer.
 Unity SFB is a digital-first bank which was recently elevated to a ‘Scheduled Bank’ by RBI.
 The bank commenced its operation in November 2021.
 In January 2022, the bank also appointed Vinod Rai, the former CAG of India, as its Chairman.
Federal Bank becomes 1st to list Payment Gateway on new tax platform
 Kerala-based Federal Bank has become India's first bank to list its Payment Gateway platform
on the TIN 2.0 platform of the Income Tax (IT) Department.
 With this, taxpayers will get one more option to make payments using modes such as
Credit/Debit Card & Internet Banking.
 Tax Information Network (TIN) is an initiative by the IT Department to modernise the tax
collection system.
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Bank Of England raises rate by most since 1995, warns of pain

 Bank of England (BoE) raised the U.K.’s bank rate by half a percentage point to 1.75%, marking
the biggest interest rate increase since 1995.
 The U.K. economy is projected to go into recession from the fourth quarter of 2022, the BoE
warned.
 This is due to near doubling of wholesale gas prices since May, owing to Russia’s restriction of
gas supplies to Europe and the risk of further curbs.
10 more Indian wetlands sites get Ramsar tag Part II
 The 10 new wetlands designated as Ramsar sites are:
 Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Vembannur Wetland
Complex, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Udhayamarthandapuram
Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
 Satkosia Gorge in Odisha, Nanda Lake in Goa, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka and
Sirpur Wetland in Madhya Pradesh.
10 more Indian wetlands sites get Ramsar tag Part I
 India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering an area
of 12,50,361 hectares in the country.
 The 10 new sites include: Six sites in Tamil Nadu and One each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya
Pradesh and Odisha.
 Recently in July, 5 wetland sites achieved the same recognition.
 With 10 New Protected Wetlands, India Equals China In Having Most Ramsar Sites.
Ice-cream parlours to attract 18% GST
 Unlike food cooked and served at restaurants, ice creams sold at parlours are manufactured
items and are therefore taxable at 18%, the CBIC clarified.
 Food sold at restaurants are taxed at 5% without input tax credit.
 Past tax dues of ice-cream parlours that attracted GST at the rate of 5% without input tax
credit shall be treated as fully GST paid to avoid unnecessary litigation.
Union government rolls back Data Protection Bill
 Union government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019.
 The privacy bill was designed to protect Indian citizens and establish a data protection
authority.
 The government said it would soon be replaced by "a comprehensive legal framework," that will
be "designed to address all of the contemporary and future challenges of the digital ecosystem".
Telangana bets on oil palm to cut $19 billion vegetable oil imports
 Telangana is targeting 2 million additional acres under oil palm cultivation in the next four
years.
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 It is going to great lengths to achieve this goal - from building large dams and irrigation canals
to importing millions of germinated sprouts.
 The drive could reduce India's mammoth vegetable oil imports, which stood at a record $18.9
billion a year ago & widened the national trade deficit.
Trade deficit at record $31 billion in July
 India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to a record $31.02 billion in July, pushed by a
rise in crude oil and coal imports.
 The trade deficit stood at $10.63 billion in same month a year earlier.
 This is the third month in a row that the monthly trade deficit had breached previous records -
May had clocked a deficit of $24.3 billion, followed by $26.2 billion in June.
Competition (Amendment) Bill: What are the changes being proposed?
 Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is going to be presented in the ongoing session of
Parliament.
 The Bill proposes individual members of the six-member board to decide on cases.
 Businesses accused of anti-competitive practices should be allowed to settle cases by
negotiating with the CCI.
 An expansion of the prohibited anti-competitive agreements to cover new-age marketing
arrangements.
IRDAI tightens anti-money laundering rules for insurance companies
 IRDAI has tightened the anti-money laundering rules. The key change is that exemptions &
relaxations from the guidelines for companies have been done away with.
 Now no life, general, or health insurer can claim any relaxations to comply with money-
laundering rules, as set out by the RBI.
 IRDAI has also made 'level of risk assessment' a function of the size of the business of the
companies.
Air India to let pilots fly till they are 65
 Air India has decided to allow its pilots to fly till they are 65.
 DGCA allows pilots to fly till the age of 65 years, compared to the Air India retirement age of 58
years.
 Allowing pilots to fly till the age of 65 is a practice followed by most airlines in the industry.
 Post-retirement the Air India pilots will be hired on a contractual basis for 5 years.
5G auction nets 1.5 lakh cr, Jio tops table with Rs 88,078 crore bids
 India's first ever 5G spectrum auctions has ended with the government netting a record over
₹1,50,173 crore.
 Reliance Jio was the top bidder, bidding a cumulative ₹88,078 crore for 24,740 MHz of airwaves.
 The mop-up from the 5G spectrum, is almost double the ₹77,815 crore worth 4G airwaves sold
last year and triple of ₹50,968.37 crore garnered from a 3G auction in 2010.
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West Bengal to get seven new districts, total number to rise to 30

 Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal government has decided to carve out seven new districts in
the state to simplify administrative operations.
 Earlier there were 23 districts in Bengal which has now gone up to 30.
 Six new district names are: Sunderban, Ichhemati, Ranaghat, Bishnupur, Jangipur, Behrampur.
 One more district will be named in Basirhat region.
GST collection in July jumps by 28% to ₹1.49 lakh crore
 The Goods and Services Tax (GST) yielded ₹1,48,995 crore in revenues during the month of July.
 July’s GST is 28% higher than the same month last year.
 It is the second-highest monthly collections since the launch of the GST regime.
 Earlier this year, GST revenues hit a fresh high of ₹1,67,540 crore in April.
 For last 5 months, the monthly GST revenues have been more than ₹ 1.4 lakh crore.
Tata Steel rolls out 'First in India' seating system for Vande Bharat
 Tata Steel to roll out the 'First in India' seating system for Vande Bharat Express trains from
September 2022.
 These are specially designed seats, which can rotate 180 degrees and have aircraft-style
passenger amenities.
 Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is the second fastest train in India, which
operates at a speed of 130 km/hr.
 CEO & MD of Tata Steel: T. V. Narendran
Income Tax Returns for 2021-2022 fiscal went past 5.73 crore
 Over 63.47 lakh income tax returns were filed till 10 pm on Sunday, the last day for filing ITR for
the 2021-22 fiscal by salaried individuals.
 The deadline for filing I-T returns by those taxpayers who do not have to get their accounts
audited for the fiscal that ended on March 31 was July 31, 2022.
 The total number of ITRs for the 2021-22 fiscal filed till 10 pm went past 5.73 crore.
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Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launches a book 'New India'
 Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled A 'New India: Selected Writings
2014-19' on 24 August 2022.
 It is a compilation of selected articles of former Union Minister and Padma Vibhushan Arun
Jaitley.
 24 August 2022 marked his death anniversary.
 Jaitley served as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of the Government of India from
2014 to 2019.
Netanyahu's autobiography ‘Bibi: My Story’ to be out in November 2022
 Former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu's memoir will be coming in November 2022.
 It is titled “Bibi: My Story”.
 The book will range from Netanyahu's early years to his singular perspective on the geopolitics
of the Middle East and his negotiations with Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump to secure
the future of his country.
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launches 'Fish and Seafood' book
 Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala on 10 August 2022 launched a
unique coffee table book titled ‘Fish & Seafood -a collection of 75 gourmet recipes’ in New Delhi.
 The Department of Fisheries has come up with this initiative to boost the domestic consumption
of fish and seafood, along with popularizing the local fish species.
ZSI publishes new book on over 1,000 bird species
 The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has published a book titled ‘Field Guide, Birds of India’.
 It deals with 1,331 avian species found in the country.
 The Zoological Survey of India was founded on 1 July 1916 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change.
 It is as premier Indian organisation in zoological research and studies.
 Headquarters: Kolkata
Ministry of Culture releases the third comic book
 Ministry of Culture has released the third comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters.
 It recalls the sacrifices of some of the bravest men and women who inspired their tribes and
gave up their lives to fight British rule.
 Ministry of Culture as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKM) has released pictorial books on
75 freedom fighters in collaboration with Amar Chitra Katha (ACK).
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Reliance Industries to build world's largest carbon fibre plants
 Reliance Industries will set up India’s first and one of the world’s largest carbon fibre plants in
Hazira, Gujarat
 The plant will have a capacity of 20,000 million metric tonnes per annum.
 The first phase of the plant will be completed in 2025.
 Carbon fibre is a lightweight material with high conductivity that has the potential to replace
steel.
 Reliance Ind Chairman: Mukesh Ambani
HDFC ERGO launches India’s 1st EV Ecosystem - ‘All Things EV’
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has launched 'All Things EV,' a one-stop-solution
portal for electric vehicles (EV).
 Aim: to facilitate & accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by addressing the needs of
current and future EV owners.
 This platform has a roadmap with features like slot booking at charging stations, roadside
assistance, RTO services & the creation of an EV community.
HDFC Bank opens all-women branch in north Kerala
 In a first, HDFC Bank has opened its all-women branch in Kozhikode, north Kerala.
 The branch will have 4 women bankers.
 According to the bank, women constituted 21.7% (21,486) of the workforce as of March 31, 2022.
 It has plans to increase it to 25% by 2025.
 HDFC Bank headquarters: Mumbai
 Founded: August 1994
 CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
Navi Mutual Fund launches India’s First Manufacturing Index Fund
 Navi Mutual Fund has launched its 6th fund for 2022, the Navi Nifty India Manufacturing Index
Fund.
 This is India’s 1st open-ended index fund that will seek to replicate the Nifty India Manufacturing
Index, which tracks the performance of manufacturers among the top 300 companies in India.
 It aims to simplify investing in the Indian manufacturing sector.
 Navi Group Founded: 2018
SBI formalises policy to finance makers of lab-grown diamonds
 State Bank of India has become the first Indian bank to frame a policy to fund makers of lab-
grown diamonds.
 The bank’s operational guidelines for financing man-made diamond houses include the
standard prudential practices like treating non-fund limits at part with funded limits.
 Lab grown diamonds are the replicas of natural stones.
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RBI retains GDP growth forecast; repo rate now above pre-Covid levels
 The monetary policy committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase repo
rate, the main lending rates to banks, by 50 basis points to 5.4% with immediate effect.
 The Standing Deposit Facility rate and the Marginal Standing Facility Rate were accordingly
adjusted higher by the same quantum to 5.15% and 5.65%, respectively.
 RBI retained GDP growth forecast at 7.2%.
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Committees And Recommendations

FSIB recommends Mohammad Mustafa for NABARD’s Chairman post
 The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) on 17 August 2022 recommended Mohammad
Mustafa for the post of NABARD Chairman.
 Mustafa, a 1995 batch IAS officer, served as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by PM Modi will take the final decision on
the recommendation of FSIB.
Delhi High Court directs setting up of a three-member Committee
 Delhi High Court has directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators
(CoA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
 The members of the CoA will be assisted by Abhinav Bindra, Anju Bobby George, and Bombayla
Devi Laishram.
 The IOA is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic
Committee for India.
SEBI constitutes 15-member committee to attract foreign investment
 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an expert group of Foreign
Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to boost overseas flows into the country.
 The FPI Advisory Committee (FAC) will be chaired by former Chief Economic Adviser KV
Subramanian.
 It consists of 14 other members representing foreign banks, stock exchanges depositories and
RBI.
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Rajnath Singh approves third Positive Indigenisation List
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the third Positive Indigenisation List of 780
strategically important Line Replacement Units, Sub-systems & Components.
 It will help to harness the design capabilities of the domestic defence industry & position India
as a design leader in these technologies.
 Besides this list, two other lists were published in December 2021 and March 2022.
Indo-US joint exercise 'Vajra Prahar' concludes in Himachal Pradesh
 The 13th edition of the 21-day India- USA Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar culminated at Bakloh in
Himachal Pradesh on 28 August 2022.
 The exercise was conducted in two phases, combat conditioning & validation of training.
 This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the United States.
 The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord, Washington (US) in October
2021.
In a first, Indian Navy to use 100% indigenous ammunition
 In a major boost for achieving indigenisation in the armed forces, the Indian Navy will use 100%
indigenous 30 mm high explosive AK-630 guns.
 The ammunition fitted for warships has been produced by a private company Solar Group's
Economic Explosives.
 It was manufactured, tested and delivered within 12 months with propellant sources from the
Bhandara Ordnance Factory in Nagpur.
DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka extended range rocket in Pokharan
 DRDO carried out trials of the Pinaka extended range rocket at the Pokharan firing ranges in
Rajasthan.
 The Pinaka rocket has been developed by DRDO.
 However, they have been produced by private sector firm.
 The Pinaka is an Artillery Missile System capable of striking into enemy territory up to a range of
75 kilometers with high precision.
INS Vikrant to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on September 2
 INS Vikrant, country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, will be commissioned into the Indian
Navy on 2 September 2022 in Kerala.
 It has been built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited at a cost of ₹ 20,000 crore.
 With it, India has joined a select group of nations, such as the US, UK, Russia, China & France,
that can design & build their own aircraft carriers.
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test VL-SRSAM Missile System
 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight
tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) on 23 August 2022.
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 It was tested from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
 This missile has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO & is meant for neutralising
various aerial threats at close ranges.
First-of-its-kind naval shooting range inaugurated at INS Karna
 A first-of-its-kind, Composite Indoor Shooting Range (CISR) was inaugurated by Vice Admiral
Biswajit Dasgupta at INS Karna, on 18 August 2022.
 The CISR is a state-of-the-art, self-contained, 25 m, six lane, live firing range for all primary and
secondary weapons in the Navy.
 INS Karna is the first in the Navy & the only military unit in the country to set up and use a
facility of this kind.
India and Australia conclude maritime exercise near Perth
 The Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) between the navies of India and Australia concluded
on 20 August 2022.
 INS Sumedha participated with HMAS Anzac in this exercise.
 Indian Navy’s INS Sumedha was docked at Perth in Australia to celebrate India’s 76th
Independence Day on 15 August 2022.
 Indian Navy also participated in a 5-day naval exercise 'AUSINDEX' with the Australian Navy in
2021.
IAF to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 in Australia
 An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent on 19 August reached Australia to participate in Exercise
'Pitch Black 2022.'
 This exercise is scheduled to be held from 19 Aug to 08 Sep 2022 in Australia's Darwin.
 It is a biennial, multi-national exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force.
 The IAF contingent, led by Group Captain YPS Negi, comprises over 100 air warriors in this
exercise.
Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy on a visit to India from 16-19 August
 Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Bin Mohd Sany, Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy is on an official visit
to India from 16-19 August 2022.
 He is an alumni of INS Dronacharya, premier Gunnery Training Establishment of the Indian
Navy, at Kochi, from where he graduated as a Gunnery Specialist back in 1990.
 Both Navies have recently concluded the Bilateral Exercise Samudra Laksamana in May 22.
Indigenously Developed Weapons Systems handed to the Indian Army
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 16 August 2022, handed over the new anti-personnel mine
'Nipun' & Future Infantry Soldier as a System (F-INSAS) to the Indian Army.
 Both the systems have been manufactured indigenously by Indian firms.
 The F-INSAS project aims at modernising infantry and enhancing the operational capability of
the soldier.
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Sri Lankan navy receives Dornier surveillance aircraft from India

 India handed over a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to the Sri Lankan navy on 15 August
2022 in a ceremony attended by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
 Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL), multirole light
transport aircraft used by the Indian Navy for electronic warfare missions and has been in
production since 1981.
IAF to participate in bilateral exercise hosted by Malaysia
 A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) left for Malaysia on 12 August 2022 to participate in a
bilateral exercise named 'Udarashakti'.
 This is the first bilateral exercise being conducted between Indian Air Force and Royal
Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
 IAF is participating in the exercise with Su-30 MKI and C-17 aircraft while the RMAF will be flying
Su 30 MKM aircraft.
India & US commence joint exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2022'
 The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced in
Himachal Pradesh's Bakloh on 8 August 2022.
 This annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the US.
 The 12th edition was conducted in Washington (USA) in October 2021.
 This exercise aims to improve interoperability between the special forces of India & US.
12th DefExpo to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in October 2022
 The 12th edition of DefExpo will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18-22, 2022.
 DefExpo is Asia's largest exhibition on land, naval and homeland security systems.
 The theme of DefExpo 2022 is 'Path to Pride’.
 DefExpo was traditionally held in Delhi until 2014 after which it was organised in new venues —
Goa (2016), Chennai (2018) and Lucknow (2020).
Indian Army launches ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme
 The Indian Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India launched the ‘Him Drone-a-
thon’ programme on 08 August 2022.
 It is aimed at providing opportunities to the Indian drone ecosystem to develop path-breaking
drone capabilities for meeting the requirements of frontline troops.
 In the 1st phase, drones will be developed for use in Army operations in the Himalayas.
Indian Navy's all-women aircrew creates history
 In a rare feat, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime
reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft, in
August 2022.
 The aircraft was captained by Mission Commander, Lt Commander Aanchal Sharma.
 The INAS 314 is a frontline naval air squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat.
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DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs

 The indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) were successfully
test-fired from Main Battle Tank MBT Arjun by DRDO and Indian Army on 4 Aug'22.
 It was tested at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre and School, Maharashtra.
 It employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive
Armour ERA protected armoured vehicles.
India, US to hold mega military exercise in Uttarakhand's Auli in Oct
 India and the US will conduct a fortnight-long mega military exercise in Uttarakhand’s Auli in
October 2022.
 The 18th edition of exercise “Yudh Abhyas” is scheduled to take place from October 14 to 31.
 The exercise is aimed at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between
the two armies.
 The last edition of the exercise took place in October 2021 in Alaska in the US.
India set to be part of 17-nation "Pitch Black" Exercise in Australia
 India will be part of a mega air combat exercise in Australia that is set to witness the
participation of around 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel from 17 countries.
 India's participation in the exercise, "Pitch Black", has been confirmed by the Australian
government.
 The exercise is scheduled to take place from August 19 to September 6, 2022.
Point 5140 at Drass in Kargil Sector named as 'Gun Hill'
 To commemorate the victory of Indian armed forces and pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of
the Gunners in “Operation Vijay”, Point 5140 at Drass in Kargil has been christened as ‘Gun Hill’.
 The capture of Point 5140 by the Indian armed forces, was the key factor in the early completion
of the 1999 Kargil war.
 On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army declared victory in 'Operation Vijay.
Indian and French Navies conduct exercise in the Atlantic
 INS Tarkash conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Naval Ships in the
North Atlantic Ocean on 29-30 July 2022.
 Replenishment at sea was exercised between Tarkash and the French Fleet Tanker FNS Somme.
 This was followed by joint air operations with the maritime surveillance aircraft Falcon 50
participating in multiple simulated missile engagements and air defence drills.
Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” begins
 The 3rd Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” began on 1 Aug'22 at
Chandimandir.
 It will continue till 20 Aug'22.
 The exercise is a sequel to previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019.
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 The theme of Ex VINBAX - 2022 is employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a
Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peace Keeping Operations.
India & Oman to hold military exercise 'AL NAJAH-IV' from 1 August
 The 4th Edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise 'AL NAJAH-IV' will take place in the
Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan from August 1 to 13, 2022.
 A 60-member team from the Royal Army of Oman will join the exercise.
 The Indian Army will be represented by troops from the 18 Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
 The previous edition of this exercise was organised in Muscat in March 2019.
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Uttarakhand CM launches ‘CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana’
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on the occasion of National Sports Day (29 August '22)
launched the “CM Udyman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana’.
 Under this scheme, a sports scholarship of Rs1500 per month will be given to the emerging
players of the state between the age group of 8 to 14 years.
 A total of 3900 players will be given scholarship every year, which will include 1950 boys & 1950
girls.
U.P. govt to develop Kannauj as perfume tourism destination
 The Uttar Pradesh govt has decided to develop Kannauj as a perfume tourism destination.
 As part of this initiative, the govt will organize an international perfume fair in Kannauj in
December 2022.
 The first phase of the perfume park being set up in the district will also be completed by 15
November 2022.
 The perfume of Kannauj comes under the govt's ‘One District, One Product’ initiative.
Chhattisgarh govt to set up 300 rural industrial parks in the state
 Chhattisgarh govt will set up 300 rural industrial parks in the state to boost and strengthen the
village economy.
 The project will be launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2022.
 In the first year of the project, there will be 300 such parks.
 Objective: to create a source of additional income for the rural poor families.
 Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur
 CM: Bhupesh Baghel
Assam CM launches 'Vidya Rath - School On Wheels' project
 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the 'Vidya Rath -School on Wheels' project.
 This project aims at providing economically challenged underprivileged children access to
elementary education for a period of 10 months.
 After 10 months they will be integrated into the conventional education system.
 Students will be provided free mid-day meals, uniforms & textbooks under the project.
Govt launches 2nd phase of 'Grameen Udyami Project'
 National Skill Development Corporation in partnership with Seva Bharti & Yuva Vikas Society on
20 August '22 launched the 2nd phase of the 'Grameen Udyami Project' in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
 Aim: To augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth.
 The project is being implemented in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh,
Jharkhand, & Gujarat.
Goa becomes first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified State in the country
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 'Goa' and 'Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu' have become respectively the first 'Har
Ghar Jal' certified State and UT in the country.
 In this State and UT, people from all the villages now have access to safe drinking water through
tap connection.
 'Jal Jeevan Mission', launched in August 2019, aims to provide potable tap water supply to every
rural household of the country by 2024.
Sikkim CM launches women’s welfare schemes on Independence Day
 Sikkim Chief Minister P S Tamang on 15 August 2022 launched 2 schemes, ‘Aama Yojana’ &
‘Vatsalya Yojana’ for the welfare of women of the state.
 Under Aama Yojana all unemployed mothers in the state will receive Rs 20,000 annually which
will be deposited in their bank accounts.
 Under Vatsalya Yojana an aid of Rs 3 lakh will be provided to childless women for in vitro
fertilization treatment.
Union Cabinet approves 1.5% interest subvention scheme for farm sector
 The Union Cabinet has approved interest subvention of 1.5 percent on Short Term Agriculture
Loan upto three lakh rupees.
 This decision has been taken to ensure adequate credit flow in agriculture sector.
 In addition, the Union Cabinet also approved raising the outlay of the Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme (ECGLS) by Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 5 lakh crore.
Village Defence Guard scheme comes into force in Jammu and Kashmir
 The Village Defence Guard Scheme - 2022 came into effect in Jammu and Kashmir from 15
August 2022.
 Earlier, this scheme was known as Village Defence Committe in which volunteers from villages
were trained by Indian Army and Police.
 Under this scheme, rifles were provided to VDC's and they protected their villages from terrorist
attacks and terror-related activities.
Social Justice Ministry launches 'SMILE-75' initiative
 The Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry on 12 August 2022 launched the ‘SMILE-75’ initiative.
 It has been launched for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging in 75
identified municipalities as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence.
 It is a part of the Ministry’s ongoing SMILE project (Support for Marginalised Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise).
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International Whale Shark Day: 30 August
 International Whale Shark Day is observed on 30 August every year.
 It is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of whale sharks and their
conservation.
 The day was started in 2008, at the International Whale Shark Conference in Isla Holbox.
 On the occasion, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is launching 'save the whale shark campaign' in
Karnataka, Kerala, and Lakshadweep.
National Small Industry Day: 30 August
 The National Small Industry Day is observed in India on August 30 every year.
 The day recognises the contribution of small industries to the country’s growth.
 The central govt had introduced an extensive policy package for the small-scale industry on 30
August 2000, and since then National Small Industry Day is observed every year.
 On the other hand, World MSME Day is observed on 27 June.
International Day against Nuclear Tests: 29 August
 With an aim to bring awareness regarding the harmful effects of testing nuclear weapons, every
year, 29 August is observed as the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
 Established on 2 December 2009, this day was adopted by the United Nations General
Assembly in its 64th session.
 The first nuclear test 'Trinity' was conducted on July 16, 1945, by the US Army in a desert in New
Mexico.
National Sports Day: 29 August
 India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of
hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
 The day was designated as India's National Sports Day in 2012.
 The President of India gives away sports-related awards such as Major Dhyan Chand Khel
Ratna Award & Dronacharya Award on this day.
World Water Week: August 23 to September 1
 World Water Week is an annual conference held in the last week of August every year.
 In 2022, the event is being held from August 23 to September 1.
 It aims to draw the attention of the world to the water crisis and the sustainable use of water.
 It is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute.
 It was first held in 1991.
 2022 theme: 'Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water'
International Dog Day: 26 August
 International Dog Day is celebrated on 26 August every year.
 It was first celebrated in 2004 by animal welfare activist and pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige.
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 Ms Paige chose the date of August 26 in particular as it was on this date that the activist's
family adopted their first dog "Sheltie" from the local animal shelter.
 She is the founder of National Wildlife Day as well.
Independence Day of Ukraine: 24 August
 Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on 24 August in commemoration of the Declaration
of Independence of 1991.
 Ukraine is the second largest European country after Russia.
 The Soviet Union dissolved in the 1990s and on July 16, 1990, the Ukrainian government
declared state sovereignty.
 US President Joe Biden has announced $2.98 billion in military aid to Kyiv, on the occasion.
Internaut Day: 23 August
 'Internaut Day' is celebrated on 23 August every year to mark the invention of the World Wide
Web.
 An 'internaut' is a person who possesses a thorough knowledge of how to use the Internet & its
history.
 August 23 marks the day when the World Wide Web was opened to the public back in the year
1991 for the first time by WWW inventor Tim Berners Lee.
 Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989.
Akshay Urja Diwas: 20 August
 Akshay Urja Diwas or the Renewable Energy Day is observed on August 20 each year.
 It raises awareness about the developments related to the adoption of renewable energy in
India.
 The day was established in 2004 with the goal of supporting renewable energy development
programs and promoting their usage instead of using traditional sources of energy.
104th birth anniversary of Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma: 19 August
 19 August 2022 marked the 104th birth anniversary of former President Dr Shanker Dayal
Sharma.
 He was the 9th President of India who served between 1992-1997.
 Dr Sharma also served as the Chief Minister of Bhopal from 1952 to 1956.
 From 1974, he served in the union cabinet as the Minister for Communications 1974 to 1977.
 He passed away on 26 December 1999.
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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
 The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in August 2022.
 Mr. Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party and de facto leader of
the country in 1985.
 At the time, he was the youngest member of the ruling council known as the Politburo.
 He won the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating a historic nuclear arms pact with US leader
Ronald Reagan.
IMF money reaches Pakistan on 29 August 2022
 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened a meeting of its executive board on August 29,
2022 to approve a bailout package for cash-starved Pakistan.
 This includes a disbursement of about USD 1.18 billion.
 The IMF had announced on July 13 a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on a nine-month
extension in tenor and a USD 1 billion increase in the size of the bailout package to USD 7 bn.
UK's biggest warship HMS Prince of Wales breaks down
 The Royal Navy’s newest and UK’s biggest warship broke down on 28 Aug'22.
 HMS Prince of Wales is also the newest aircraft carrier in the UK, costing £3 billion ($3.5 bn) and
weighing a stunning 65,000 tonnes.
 This warship was to set sail across the Atlantic to practice training experiences for the US Navy.
 The warship has been assigned the role of NATO’s command ship since January 2022.
Germany becomes the first nation to launch hydrogen trains
 Germany inaugurated the world's first hydrogen-powered train, Coradia iLint, on 24 August
2022.
 A total of 14 hydrogen power trains will operate on a regional route in Germany.
 Manufactured by Alstom, these trains will only emit steam and condensed water while operating
with a low level of noise.
 These trains can travel at a maximum speed of 140 kmph.
 Germany Chancellor: Olaf Scholz
NASA's Artemis 1 mission to the Moon to lift off on August 29, 2022
 NASA’s Artemis 1 mission will be launched on 29 August 2022.
 The spacecraft is scheduled to travel to the Moon, deploy some small satellites and then settle
into orbit.
 Artemis 1 is going to be the first flight of the new Space Launch System.
 It will be the most powerful rocket engine ever flown to space, even more powerful than Apollo’s
Saturn V system.
Mac Rutherford becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world
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 17-year-old British pilot Mac Rutherford has become the youngest person to fly solo around the
world in a small plane.
 He made this record in just 150 days.
 He began his journey on 23 March 2022 & landed his aircraft in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, in
August 2022.
 The flight took Rutherford through 52 countries over five continents.
International Dog Day: 26 August
 International Dog Day is celebrated on 26 August every year.
 It was first celebrated in 2004 by animal welfare activist and pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige.
 Ms Paige chose the date of August 26 in particular as it was on this date that the activist's
family adopted their first dog "Sheltie" from the local animal shelter.
 She is the founder of National Wildlife Day as well.
South Korea signs $2.25 billion deal with Russian nuclear company
 South Korea has signed a $2.25 billion deal with a Russian state-run nuclear energy company
'ASE'.
 It has been signed to provide components for Egypt’s first nuclear power plant.
 ASE is a subsidiary of Rosatom, a state-owned Russian nuclear conglomerate.
 South Korea has also signed a $20 billion contract to build nuclear power reactors in the UAE.
 South Korea President: Yoon Suk-yeol
Independence Day of Ukraine: 24 August
 Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on 24 August in commemoration of the Declaration
of Independence of 1991.
 Ukraine is the second largest European country after Russia.
 The Soviet Union dissolved in the 1990s and on July 16, 1990, the Ukrainian government
declared state sovereignty.
 US President Joe Biden has announced $2.98 billion in military aid to Kyiv, on the occasion.
South Korea breaks its own record for world’s lowest fertility rate
 South Korea has once again shattered its own record for the world’s lowest fertility rate.
 Korean women were estimated, based on 2021 data, to have an average of just 0.81 children
over their lifetimes, down from 0.84 a year earlier.
 The number of newborns declined in 2021 to 260,600, which equates to about 0.5% of the
population.
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MoU signed between NHLML and Katra Development Authority
 An MoU has been signed between NHLML(National Highways Logistics Management Limited )
and Katra Development Authority.
 As part of the initiative, Inter Modal Station is being developed in Katra to improve the
travelling experience of pilgrims who are visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
 Govt is developing these stations across the country for improving passenger infrastructure
development.
Cabinet approves signing an MoU between India and Nepal
 The Union Cabinet has approved an environment ministry proposal for signing an MoU with
Nepal on biodiversity conservation.
 The MoU would help in promoting cooperation between India and Nepal in the field of forests,
wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change, including restoration of
corridors and interlinking areas, and sharing knowledge and best practices.
NHPC inks MoU with PTC India Limited
 NHPC Ltd on 30 August 2022 signed an MoU with PTC India Ltd for the sale of power to be
generated from the upcoming West Seti and Seti River-6 hydropower projects in Nepal.
 As per the MoU, PTC shall purchase the Contracted Capacity of these projects from NHPC for
onward sale in India and the neighbouring countries.
 NHPC Limited Founded: 1975
 Chairman: Abhay Kumar Singh
ICAT partners NorthCap University for research on EV & emerging tech
 The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has signed an MoU with Gurugram-
based NorthCap University to conduct joint research in the field of electric vehicles & related
emerging technology.
 Under this pact, several courses will also be conducted for skill development in this field.
 ICAT, established in 2006, is a division of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India.
Tata Steel inks MoU with Punjab govt to set up steel plant in Ludhiana
 Tata Steel has signed an MoU with the Punjab Govt for setting up a steel plant with a scrap-
based electric arc furnace (EAF) in Ludhiana.
 This EAF-based steel plant would produce construction-grade steel rebar under the Company’s
flagship retail brand ‘Tata Tiscon’.
 In FY 2021-22, Tata Steel became the first steel rebar manufacturing company to receive
GreenPro certification.
MoU signed between PCIM&H and IPC
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 An MoU has been signed between Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush) and Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare).
 It is for Inter-Ministerial cooperation for promotion and facilitation of “One Herb, One Standard”.
 This MoU will further facilitate collaboration in the area of standardization of traditional
medicine.
IIT Madras partners with IIS to develop boxing analytics software
 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has partnered with Karnataka based Inspire Institute
of Sports (IIS) to develop a boxing analytics platform `Smartboxer’.
 Smartboxer will use wearable sensors & video cameras to provide assessments of boxers on the
four key traits for scoring in boxing.
 It is one among the many initiatives of IIT Madras aimed at winning more medals in the
Olympics.
IndiGo joins WEF's sustainable initiative
 India's largest carrier IndiGo on 29 August 2022 joined a sustainable initiative spearheaded by
the World Economic Forum (WEF).
 With this, IndiGo has become a signatory to the Clean Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition
campaign.
 Clean Skies for Tomorrow, launched in 2019, provides a crucial mechanism for the aviation
industry to achieve carbon-neutral flying by 2050.
 WEF HQ: Switzerland
Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with 'Parley for the Oceans'
 Andhra Pradesh govt has signed an MoU with the U.S.-based “Parley for the Oceans” on plastic-
waste management in the state.
 Aim of the MoU: to develop and implement improved sanitation and waste management
system in the state.
 This agreement has been signed as part of the state govt's initiative of making a ‘Plastic-free
Andhra Pradesh’ by 2027.
 Andhra Pradesh CM: Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
ICICI Bank partners with NPCI to launch RuPay credit cards
 ICICI Bank has announced its partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
 It will launch a range of credit cards on RuPay, the indigenous payments network.
 To begin with, the ICICI Bank RuPay Credit Card is available in the Coral variant of the Bank’s
Gemstone series, which will be followed by Rubyx and Sapphiro variants soon.
NMCG, UP Jal Nigam, Vishvaraj Environment sign tripartite agreement
 A tripartite agreement has been signed between the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),
Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, and Vishvaraj Environment.
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 It has been signed for the development of sewage treatment plants for Agra under hybrid
annuity mode or (HAM).
 The agreement will take care of the existing sewage problems which cause pollution in the
Yamuna.
AAI, Sweden's LFV Air Navigation Services join hands
 Airports Authority of India and Sweden's LFV Air Navigation Services have signed an MoU.
 They will develop and operationalize the next generation sustainable aviation technology to
explore smart aviation solutions.
 It aims to expand technical cooperation in airports and support the development of a safe,
secure, sustainable and efficient aviation sector.
Bangladesh & India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects
 Bangladesh & India on 24 August 2022 signed contracts for two railway projects.
 The first project includes the construction of a new broad-gauge line between Khulna-Darsana
& the other includes the conversion of a metre-gauge line into a dual-gauge line between
Parbatipur and Kaunia.
 These projects are being implemented with financing under the Indian line of credit (LoC) of $2
billion.
Tripartite MoU signed for swift development of logistics parks
 National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), Inland Waterways Authority of
India (IWAI) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) signed a tripartite agreement in Aug 2022.
 It has been signed for swift development of modern Multi Modal Logistics Parks MMLP under
Bharatmala Pariyojna.
 The objective is to reduce logistics costs to less than 10% of GDP at par with International
Standards.
Royal Enfield partners with UNESCO
 Royal Enfield has partnered with UNESCO to promote and safeguard the 'Intangible Cultural
Heritage' of India.
 As a part of this partnership, a four-day creative exhibit is being organised in Delhi from 22 to 25
August 2022.
 The exhibition, titled 'Journeying Across the Himalayas', features the works of artists from the
Himalayan & Northeast regions.
 UNESCO HQ: Paris, France
Tamil Nadu government signs five MoUs in leather and footwear sector
 The Tamil Nadu government has signed five MoUs for an investment worth Rs 2,250 crore in the
footwear and leather sector, in August 2022.
 Chief Minister M K Stalin also unveiled the 'Tamil Nadu Footwear and Leather Products Policy
2022'.
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 The policy is aimed at attracting Rs 20,000 crore investment in the leather sector by 2025 and in
creating employment opportunities to 2 lakh people.
Karnataka govt, Isha Outreach join hands to boost agriculture
 The Karnataka government and 'Isha Outreach' have signed an MoU.
 They will work together and achieve synergy between 'Cauvery Calling' initiative and various
government-based agroforestry promotion schemes in the districts which form part of the
Cauvery basin.
 The districts are Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru rural, Chamarajnagar, Chikkamagaluru,
Hassan, Ramanagara and Tumkuru.
CDRI signs headquarters agreement with the govt of India
 The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the govt of India have signed a
headquarters agreement.
 The agreement will enable the status of an 'Independent and International Legal Entity' for
CDRI.
 It will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and
privileges, as per the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
MoU signed between NHA and Dept of Social Justice and Empowerment
 An MoU has been signed between National Health Authority (NHA) and Department of Social
Justice and Empowerment.
 It has been signed to provide an inclusive and composite health package for transgender
persons under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.
 Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will fund Rs.5 lakh insurance cover per transgender
beneficiary per annum.
Jharkhand govt inks scholarship pact with British High Commission
 The Jharkhand government on 23 August 2022 signed a pact with the British High Commission.
 The pact was signed to award the 'Chevening Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship'
to five meritorious students belonging to backward classes in the state.
 This scholarship will offer full financial support to pursue a one-year master's in the UK.
 British High Commissioner to India: Alex Ellis
Godrej Agrovet signs MoUs with Assam, Manipur and Tripura
 Godrej Agrovet has inked MoUs with Assam, Manipur and Tripura govts for development and
promotion of oil palm cultivation under a central scheme.
 Godrej Agrovet is the largest oil palm processor in India and works directly with farmers for the
entire crop cycle.
 It will be allotted land across the three states for promotion and development of sustainable
palm oil plantations in the region.
ADB, India sign $96.3 million loan to improve water supply in Himachal
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 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India have signed a $96.3-million loan agreement.
 It has been signed to provide safe drinking water and improve water supply and sanitation
services in Himachal Pradesh.
 The project will strengthen the capacity of the Jal Shakti Vibhag of the Government of
Himachal Pradesh and gram panchayat (local government) village water and sanitation
committees.
IREDA signs MoU with MAHAPREIT
 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed an MoU with Mahatma
Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd. (MAHAPREIT).
 IREDA will offer financing facilities to MAHAPREIT for the renewable energy projects to be
implemented for state utilities, local bodies and the infrastructure of renewable energy parks.
India & Iran sign MoU for smooth movement of seafarers
 India & Iran on 22 August 2022 signed an MoU in a bid to smoothen the movement of seafarers
between the two countries.
 The MoU was signed between Union Minister of Ports & Shipping Sarbananda Sonowal & his
Iranian counterpart Rostam Ghasemi.
 Mr Sonowal is on a 4-day visit to Iran to review the progress on the development of the
Chabahar Port.
 Iran Capital: Tehran
 President: Ebrahim Raisi
Scotland museum signs deal to return seven ancient artefacts to India
 Museums in the Scottish city of Glasgow on 19 August 2022 signed an agreement with the Indian
govt to repatriate seven stolen artefacts to India.
 This is Scotland’s “largest-ever” repatriation of objects from a single collection.
 The seven antiquities include a 14th century ceremonial Indo-Persian sword, and an 11th century
carved stone door jamb taken from a temple in Kanpur.
BSF signs MoU with IRCTC to ensure safety and security of booking data
 The Border Security Force (BSF) has signed an MoU with the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC).
 It has been signed to ensure the safety & security of booking data under IRCTC's air e-ticket
service for the troops of BSF.
 This service will provide a dedicated online portal with a credit facility of 60 days.
 BSF Director General: Pankaj Singh
 IRCTC Chairman: Rajni Hasija
HAL to open first overseas marketing office in Malaysia
 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 18 August 2022 signed an MoU for opening its first
international marketing & sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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 This office in Malaysia will help HAL in tapping the new business opportunities for Fighter Lead
in Trainer (FLIT) LCA.
 It will also help HAL expand its services in South East Asia.
 HAL Headquarters: Bangalore
 Chairman: R Madhavan
Thai Public Broadcasting Service signs MoU with Prasar Bharati
 The Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) has signed an MoU with India’s public
broadcaster Prasar Bharati.
 An MoU was also signed on Health and Medical Research Cooperation between Indian Council
of Medical Research and Department of Medical Sciences, Thailand.
 They were signed during the 9th Meeting of India-Thailand Joint Commission.
ONGC inks agreement with ExxonMobil for deepwater exploration in India
 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed an Agreement with global petroleum giant
ExxonMobil for deepwater exploration on the east and the west coasts of India.
 The two companies will focus on the Krishna-Godavari and Cauvery basins in the eastern
offshore and the Kutch-Mumbai region in western offshore.
 ExxonMobil is an American multinational oil and gas corporation.
Union Cabinet approves India-France transport sector pact
 The Union Cabinet on 17 August 2022 approved signing of a contract between India & France to
support the International Transport Forum activities on the Indian transport sector.
 The contract was signed on 6 July '22.
 The activities to be carried out under this contract will lead to new scientific results &
identification of technology options for decarbonisation of transport sector in India.
Odisha Government signs pact with NIOT for protecting coastline
 The Odisha govt has signed an MoU with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) for
protection of its coasts.
 According to the MoU, the NIOT will provide technical guidance, design, and drawing of climate
resilient coastal protection measures to the state govt.
 Odisha has a vast coastline of about 480 km and the coastal areas are exposed to natural
disasters.
 Odisha CM: Naveen Patnaik
IMD, Japan and UNDP join to expedite climate action in 10 States, UTs
 The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Japanese government, and the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) have joined hands.
 They have unveiled a new project to expedite climate action in ten Indian states and union
territories.
 It will be implemented in Bihar, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Odisha, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
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Ayush Ministry & MeitY sign MoU for digitalisation of Ayush Sector
 Ministry of Ayush has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) for the digitalisation of the Ayush Sector under the Ayush Grid project.
 Under this MoU, MeitY will extend all technical support required for the Ayush Grid project
including the adoption of emerging technologies.
 Minister of Ayush: Sarbananda Sonowal
 Minister of MeitY: Ashwini Vaishnaw
MoU signed between NHIDCL and NSDC
 An MoU was signed between NHIDCL (National Highways Infrastructure Development
Corporation Limited) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation).
 The purpose of this MoU is to take up multiple initiatives contributing towards making India the
skill capital of the world.
 Both NHIDCL and NSDC are headquartered in New Delhi.
Indian Army signs MoU with Drone Federation of India

 The Army Design Bureau on behalf of the Indian Army has signed a MoU with the Drone
Federation of India.
 It has been signed to collaboratively work towards promoting R&D, testing and manufacturing
of drones, and associated technologies that can assist the army in its operations.
 The Army Design Bureau is the nodal agency of the Indian Army to be the facilitator for the R&D
efforts.
Indian Army launches ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme
 The Indian Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India launched the ‘Him Drone-a-
thon’ programme on 08 August 2022.
 It is aimed at providing opportunities to the Indian drone ecosystem to develop path-breaking
drone capabilities for meeting the requirements of frontline troops.
 In the 1st phase, drones will be developed for use in Army operations in the Himalayas.
Andhra Pradesh govt signs MoU with NISG
 Andhra Pradesh (AP) govt on 4 August 2022 signed an MoU with National Institute for Smart
Government (NISG).
 Under the agreement, NISG will assist the AP government in the preparation and development
of an integrated land management system with advanced technology in fixing the boundaries.
 The agreement was signed as part of the implementation of the YSR Jagananna Saswatha
Raksha scheme.
NHA partners with QCI to accredit the ABDM compliant health solutions
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 The National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to
accredit & rate the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of Ayushman Bharat Digital
Mission (ABDM).
 Under this partnership, NHA & QCI will develop a review plan & complete the accreditation &
review of at least 10 HMIS solutions (public & private) that have successfully integrated with the
ABDM
ISS India inks agreement with DSEU for skill development
 ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based ISS Group has signed an agreement
with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).
 The MoU is aimed at training students enrolled in BBA (Facilities and Hygiene Management)
programme.
 ISS will assist DSEU with curriculum advisory, faculty and staff development workshops,
internships and placement support.
Indian Navy inks pact with ISRO's Space Applications Centre
 The Indian Navy on 5 July 2022 inked a pact with ISRO's Space Applications Centre (SAC) on
data sharing and cooperation on Satellite-based Naval Applications in Oceanology and
Meteorology.
 As per the agreement, the scientific advancements of the SAC would be synergised into the
Indian Navy's efforts to protect the country's maritime interests.
 ISRO Chairman: Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
L&T inks pact with Gujarat govt to establish IT-ITeS Park
 Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd has signed an MoU with the Gujarat govt to set up an IT and IT-
enabled Services (ITeS) Park in Vadodara.
 The park is being set up under the recently announced IT/ITeS policy of the state government.
 This policy was launched in February 2022 with an aim to generate one lakh ‘high-skilled jobs’ in
the IT sector in the next five years.
 Gujarat CM: Bhupendrabhai Patel
K-DISC inks MoU with LinkedIn
 LinkedIn has signed an MoU with the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-
DISC) and the ICT Academy of Kerala (ICTAK).
 It has been signed as part of the Connect Career to Campus (CCC) campaign under the Kerala
Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM) initiative.
 K-DISC is a strategic think-tank and advisory body constituted by the Government of Kerala.
NPCI and IIT Kanpur inks MoU for research collaboration
 IIT Kanpur and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed an MoU.
 It has been signed for sharing knowledge on innovative ideas and to collaborate on the
development of indigenous digital payments solutions.
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 The collaboration will help in the augmentation of cybersecurity controls for NPCI and its
subsidiaries’ products and services.
IIT Roorkee, DRDO join hands to develop indigenous defence equipment
 With the aim to develop defence technology and produce indigenous defence equipment,
DRDO has collaborated with IIT Roorkee.
 IIT Roorkee in collaboration with the Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) of
DRDO has developed indigenous radio frequency power amplifiers to meet the futuristic
requirements of programmable radios.
Adani Enterprises partners with Israel Innovation Authority
 Adani Enterprises, the business incubation arm of the Adani Group, has signed an MoU with the
Israel Innovation Authority for cooperation in technological innovations.
 The deal includes creation of a ‘cutting-edge innovation platform’.
 It will allow Adani arms to access tech solutions provided by Israeli start-ups whereby selected
innovation projects will be supported by the partnership.
Adani, AD Ports sign MoU for joint infra investments in Tanzania
 Adani Ports and SEZ and AD Ports Group have signed an MoU for strategic joint investments in
end-to-end logistics infrastructure and solutions.
 These include rail, maritime services, port operations, digital services, an industrial zone, and the
establishment of maritime academies in Tanzania.
 Adani Ports is the country's largest integrated ports and logistics company.
Amazon ties up with Indian Railways to boost delivery of packages
 Amazon India has engaged with Indian Railways to boost its delivery services in the country.
 Through this partnership, Amazon will be able to transport packages on more than 110 inter-city
routes, ensuring one to two-day delivery for its customer.
 It became the first online delivery company to work with the Indian Railways to build an express
transportation product via rail in 2019.
NIESBUD joins hands with Hindustan Unilever Limited
 National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has signed an MoU.
 It has been signed for developing entrepreneurial skills among the youth and identifying other
aspects for mutual collaboration.
 Under the partnership, both the entities will collaborate to organise training programmes,
develop course curriculum, etc.
IOCL signs MoU with Bangladesh for emergency supply of petroleum goods
 The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has signed an MoU with the Bangladesh Roads and
Highways department in Dhaka.
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 It has been signed for the emergency supply of petroleum goods via Bangladesh territory to
India.
 This is an interim set up to facilitate urgent supply of petroleum products due to damage
caused by the flood in Assam.
SVC Bank partners with SIDBI for empowering MSMEs
 SVC Co-operative Bank (SVC Bank) and Small Industries Development Bank in India (SIDBI)
have announced a partnership through an agreement.
 As per the agreement, SIDBI will extend Refinance facility to SVC Bank to facilitate an improved
flow of credit to MSMEs.
 SIDBI is the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the
MSME sector.
Indian Oil signs MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
 Indian Oil has signed an MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for
transcontinental relocation of ‘Cheetah’ in its historical range in India.
 Under this project, a source population of 8-10 Cheetahs will be flown in from Namibia and
South Africa and will be introduced at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
 It is a national project involving NTCA and the govt of MP.
IISc signs MoU with Indian Navy for collaborative research
 Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to
collaborate on aviation research and development.
 The areas of collaboration under the MoU will fall under the domain of aerospace/aeronautical
engineering, including design and education technology.
 This agreement will also promote joint research programmes in areas of mutual interest.
Blockchain network 5ire signs pact with Goa Police
 Goa Police on 2 August 2022 signed an MoU with blockchain network, 5ire, to take its processes
digital.
 With this MoU, Goa will become the first police state in India to go completely paperless.
 This agreement with 5ire will help Goa Police to implement a smart policing solution to improve
transparency and efficiency in policing.
 5ire Founded: 2021
 Founder: Pratik Gauri
Airbus & GMR form partnership for aircraft maintenance engineering
 European aerospace company Airbus on 2 August 2022 signed a contract with GMR Group to
provide aircraft maintenance training to young aviation engineers in India.
 As per the agreement, Airbus will provide all the necessary software and courseware to train the
engineers at the GMR School of Aviation in Hyderabad.
 In addition, Airbus will also provide training to GMR instructors.
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Odisha partners with FICCI for upcoming 'Make in Odisha' conclave

 Odisha & the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) signed an MoU
making FICCI the National Industry Partner for the Make in Odisha (MIO) Conclave 2022.
 To attract investors & entrepreneurs from around the world, the 3rd edition of the MIO conclave
is scheduled to be held from November 30th to December 4th, 2022.
 Odisha CM: Naveen Patnaik
 FICCI President: Sanjiv Mehta
Punjab govt inks pact to become member of 'Under2 coalition'
 The Punjab govt has signed an agreement for becoming a member of the prestigious Global
Network called ‘Under2 Coalition’ to check global warming.
 With this, Punjab has become a member of the largest network of 221 states of 43 countries
committed to reducing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions.
 Punjab is the sixth Indian state to join the ‘Under2 Coalition’.
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Arvind Kejriwal launches India's first virtual school for students
 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on 31 August 2022 launched country's first virtual school.
 Students from all across the country will be eligible for admission.
 The school is for classes 9-12 and the application process for the Delhi Model Virtual School
(DMVS) began on the same day.
 The classes will be online and recorded lectures will also be uploaded online.
India's first vaccine against cervical cancer to be launched on 1 Sept
 In a first, India will get its first vaccine against cervical cancer on September 1, 2022.
 The cervical cancer vaccine, Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) has been
developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
 It will be launched by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology
Jitendra Singh.
Bajaj Finance, Adani Transmission in top 10 most valued firms
 LIC is no longer part of the top ten companies by market capitalization as it has been replaced
by Bajaj Finance and Adani Transmission.
 LIC holds 11th spot in the list, whereas Bajaj Finance and Adani Transmission have taken 10th
and 9th spot, respectively, in the overall ranking.
 Adani Transmission entered the list with a market value of ₹4.43 lakh crore on the BSE as on
August 30, 2022
MoU signed between NHLML and Katra Development Authority
 An MoU has been signed between NHLML(National Highways Logistics Management Limited )
and Katra Development Authority.
 As part of the initiative, Inter Modal Station is being developed in Katra to improve the
travelling experience of pilgrims who are visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
 Govt is developing these stations across the country for improving passenger infrastructure
development.
Indian Railways set up ‘Meghdoot’ machines at Mumbai stations
 Indian Railways have set up ‘Meghdoot’ machines at Dadar, Thane and other stations of the
Mumbai Division.
 These unique ‘Meghdoot’ machines use innovative technology to convert water vapour in the air
into potable water.
 The contract for setting up these ‘Meghdoot’ machines for a period of 5 years has been
awarded to Maithri Aquatech Pvt Ltd.
MoU signed between PCIM&H and IPC
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 An MoU has been signed between Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush) and Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare).
 It is for Inter-Ministerial cooperation for promotion and facilitation of “One Herb, One Standard”.
 This MoU will further facilitate collaboration in the area of standardization of traditional
medicine.
Competitiveness Roadmap for India@100 released
 Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister, EAC-PM has released the Competitiveness
Roadmap for India@100 in New Delhi.
 The roadmap guide the way for India to become a higher-income country by 2047.
 It is a collaborative endeavour between EAC-PM, the Institute for Competitiveness headed by
Dr Amit Kapoor and Professor Michael E. Porter and Dr Christian Ketels from Harvard Business
School.
J&K Police launches online Mobile app "JK Ecop"
 The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched an online Mobile application "JK Ecop".
 The App enables the common citizens to use a host of services ranging from registering a
complaint to downloading a copy of FIR.
 A citizen can also make requests like obtaining a character certificate, employee verification, or
tenant verification through this App.
 J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
UGC to launch 'e-Samadhan' portal for resolving grievances
 The University Grants Commission(UGC) is all set to launch its new centralised portal called 'e-
Samadhan' in the first week of September 2022.
 It is being launched to monitor and resolve all grievances of students and staff members in
universities.
 Nearly 38 million students are expected to be benefitted from the e-Samadhan portal.
 UGC Chairman: Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
Adille Sumariwalla takes over as President of IOA
 The Indian Olympic Association has co-opted Adille Sumariwalla as the President of the
association till fresh elections are held.
 The erstwhile President of the IOA, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, resigned from the post in July 2022
which led to a vacancy for the post.
 Thereafter, 18 Executive Members, in accordance with Clause 11.1.5 of the IOA Constitution, co-
opted to fill the vacancy.
ICICI Bank partners with NPCI to launch RuPay credit cards
 ICICI Bank has announced its partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
 It will launch a range of credit cards on RuPay, the indigenous payments network.
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 To begin with, the ICICI Bank RuPay Credit Card is available in the Coral variant of the Bank’s
Gemstone series, which will be followed by Rubyx and Sapphiro variants soon.
Dedicated website of Coastal Clean Up campaign unveiled
 Union Minister for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh on 28 August 2022 unveiled a dedicated
website www.swachhsagar.org to give further boost to the ongoing Coastal Clean-Up
campaign.
 The Minister also informed that more than 200 ton of garbage have been removed from the sea
coasts during the first 20 days of the ongoing campaign.
 The campaign was launched on 5th of July, 2022.
Sports Ministry organises 'Meet the Champion' initiative
 Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry organised - 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across
the country on the occasion of National Sports Day on 29 August 2022.
 Few of the prominent athletes who will be the part of this initiative are Commonwealth Games
and World Championships Gold Medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympics and CWG medalist
Bhavina Patel, etc.
NITI Aayog to establish 500 Atal Tinkering Labs in Jammu and Kashmir
 Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) & NITI Aayog will establish more than 500 Atal Tinkering Labs
(ATLs) in Jammu and Kashmir to nurture an innovative mindset among high school students.
 The objectives of the AIM are to create & promote an ecosystem of innovation and
entrepreneurship across the country.
 The programmes of AIM cover 34 states & Union Territories.
 NITI Aayog CEO: Parameswaran Iyer
 India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of
hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
 The day was designated as India's National Sports Day in 2012.
 The President of India gives away sports-related awards such as Major Dhyan Chand Khel
Ratna Award & Dronacharya Award on this day.
In a first, Indian Navy to use 100% indigenous ammunition
 In a major boost for achieving indigenisation in the armed forces, the Indian Navy will use 100%
indigenous 30 mm high explosive AK-630 guns.
 The ammunition fitted for warships has been produced by a private company Solar Group's
Economic Explosives.
 It was manufactured, tested and delivered within 12 months with propellant sources from the
Bhandara Ordnance Factory in Nagpur.
DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka extended range rocket in Pokharan
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 DRDO carried out trials of the Pinaka extended range rocket at the Pokharan firing ranges in
Rajasthan.
 The Pinaka rocket has been developed by DRDO.
 However, they have been produced by private sector firm.
 The Pinaka is an Artillery Missile System capable of striking into enemy territory up to a range of
75 kilometers with high precision.
IOC to spend Rs 2 trillion for net-zero target by 2046
 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to achieve net-zero operational carbon
emissions by 2046.
 The target set is in line with India's aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
 The investment of over Rs 2 lakh crore will help mitigate emissions to about 0.7 billion metric
tonnes of carbon dioxide a year by then.
PM Modi participates in Khadi Utsav in Ahmedabad
 PM Narendra Modi addressed Khadi Utsav at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad on 27
Aug'22.
 The unique Khadi Utsav is being organised as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to highlight
the importance of khadi in country's freedom struggle.
 PM will also launch various projects at Ahmedabad, Kutch and Gandhinagar.
 The event will also feature an exhibition on the evolution of Charkhas.
Country's export of pharmaceutical products increases by 146%
 Country's export of pharmaceutical products has increased by 146% in April-July 2022 over the
same period in 2013-14.
 In 2013-14 the export was of 20,596 crore rupees which has increased to over 50,000 crore
rupees in April to July.
 India’s pharmaceuticals industry is not only a great source of innovation and employment
generation, but it has also become a global healthcare provider in need.
Justice U U Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India
 Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn-in as Chief Justice of India on 27 Aug'22.
 President Draupadi Murmu administered him oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India at
Rashtrapati Bhawan.
 He succeeds Justice NV Ramana, who retired yesterday.
 He will be in office for 74 days, a tenure shorter than average.
 In past, he was involved in the landmark judgement in the Triple Talaq case.
India's first 3D-printed post office to come up in Bengaluru
 The first 3D-printed post office in India will come up in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru.
 This 3D-printed post office is expected to cut construction costs down to one-fourth the amount
spent on a traditional model.
 It is being constructed by L&T in Halasuru, Bengaluru.
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 L&T is the only company currently in India utilising 3D printing technology for construction.
Anang Tal lake declared monument of national importance
 The Anang Tal lake in South Delhi has been declared a monument of national importance.
 Anang Tal Lake dates back to 1,060 AD.
 It was built by the 11th Century Tomar king Anang Pal Tomar.
 The Monuments of National Importance are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India
(ASI).
 Once designated, the ASI restricts construction activity in the site's vicinity.
INS Vikrant to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on September 2
 INS Vikrant, country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, will be commissioned into the Indian
Navy on 2 September 2022 in Kerala.
 It has been built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited at a cost of ₹ 20,000 crore.
 With it, India has joined a select group of nations, such as the US, UK, Russia, China & France,
that can design & build their own aircraft carriers.
Haridwar declared best aspirational district in India
 The NITI Aayog has declared Haridwar as the best aspirational district in India.
 It has secured the first rank in basic infrastructure theme and thus has become entitled to
receive an additional allocation of ₹3 crores from the Central Govt.
 The aspirational Districts Programme was launched in 2018.
 It aims to effectively transform the 112 most under-developed districts across the country.
In a first, Supreme Court live streams proceeding of CJI's court
 For the first time since its inception, the Supreme Court on 26 August 2022 live streamed
proceedings.
 The proceeding of the bench headed by CJI N V Ramana will be live streamed through a
webcast portal.
 Supreme Court in 2018 had allowed live streaming of court proceedings of cases of
constitutional and national importance.
RailTel and CloudExtel partner to launch first shared RAN
 RailTel, a Mini Ratna CPSU of Ministry of Railways and CloudExtel have partnered together.
 They have launched India’s first shared Radio Access Network (RAN) solution for congested
locations with the objective of enhancing telecom users’ experience.
 They carried out the successful pilot of this project with Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Nokia.
Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
 Government has notified Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to ensure environmentally
sound management of waste batteries.
 The new rules will replace Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001.
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 The rules cover all types of batteries - Electric Vehicle batteries, portable batteries, automotive
batteries and industrial batteries.
NMCG, UP Jal Nigam, Vishvaraj Environment sign tripartite agreement
 A tripartite agreement has been signed between the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),
Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, and Vishvaraj Environment.
 It has been signed for the development of sewage treatment plants for Agra under hybrid
annuity mode or (HAM).
 The agreement will take care of the existing sewage problems which cause pollution in the
Yamuna.
CCEA approves policy amendment exempting wheat flour from export ban
 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval to amend the policy which
exempts wheat flour from export ban.
 This has been done to curb the rising prices of wheat flour and ensure food security for the most
vulnerable sections of society.
 Wheat flour exports from India registered a growth of 200% during April to July 2022 compared
to the corresponding period in 2021.
DreamSetGo appoints Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador
 DreamSetGo, a sports experiences and travel platform, has announced Sourav Ganguly as its
first brand ambassador.
 The company was launched in 2019 for people to get access to worldwide sporting events and is
owned by Dream Sports.
 As the “Supercaptain" for the company, he will promote its curated experiences offered through
its key partnerships with Manchester City, Chelsea FC, etc.
Google announces a programme for 100,000 developers in India
 Google has announced a campaign to upskill cyber security researchers and developers in
India.
 It will be part of the company’s Cyber Security Roadshow, which will cover multiple cities across
India and offer tools, tutorials and mentorship on security practices for building consumer apps,
as well as enterprise programmes.
 The upskilling programme will target 1 lakh developers in India.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launches a book 'New India'
 Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled A 'New India: Selected Writings
2014-19' on 24 August 2022.
 It is a compilation of selected articles of former Union Minister and Padma Vibhushan Arun
Jaitley.
 24 August 2022 marked his death anniversary.
 Jaitley served as the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of the Government of India from
2014 to 2019.
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Tripartite MoU signed for swift development of logistics parks

 National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), Inland Waterways Authority of
India (IWAI) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) signed a tripartite agreement in Aug 2022.
 It has been signed for swift development of modern Multi Modal Logistics Parks MMLP under
Bharatmala Pariyojna.
 The objective is to reduce logistics costs to less than 10% of GDP at par with International
Standards.
VVS Laxman named Interim Head Coach for Asia Cup 2022
 VVS Laxman has been named the interim head coach for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.
 He will oversee the team’s preparation in the absence of Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for
COVID-19.
 Laxman was named the NCA chief recently after Rahul Dravid vacated the post in November in
2021.
 Earlier, he was named head coach for Ireland-bound Indian side which was captained by Hardik
Pandya.
PM Modi inaugurates Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Mohali
 PM Modi on 24 August 2022 inaugurated Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre at
Mullanpur of Punjab's Mohali district.
 It has been built at a cost of over ₹ 660 crores by Tata Memorial Centre.
 It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) & digital
radiography.
 The hospital will function as a "hub" of cancer care and treatment in Punjab.
Anurag Thakur launches ‘Azadi Quest’ online educational mobile games
 Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur on 24 August 2022 launched the
'Azadi Quest', a series of online educational games based on India’s freedom struggle.
 I&B Ministry in collaboration with Zynga India has developed these games.
 Aim: to highlight key milestones of India's freedom struggle and encourage digital learning
experience.
Tamil Nadu government signs five MoUs in leather and footwear sector
 The Tamil Nadu government has signed five MoUs for an investment worth Rs 2,250 crore in the
footwear and leather sector, in August 2022.
 Chief Minister M K Stalin also unveiled the 'Tamil Nadu Footwear and Leather Products Policy
2022'.
 The policy is aimed at attracting Rs 20,000 crore investment in the leather sector by 2025 and in
creating employment opportunities to 2 lakh people.
Karnataka govt, Isha Outreach join hands to boost agriculture
 The Karnataka government and 'Isha Outreach' have signed an MoU.
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 They will work together and achieve synergy between 'Cauvery Calling' initiative and various
government-based agroforestry promotion schemes in the districts which form part of the
Cauvery basin.
 The districts are Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru rural, Chamarajnagar, Chikkamagaluru,
Hassan, Ramanagara and Tumkuru.
CDRI signs headquarters agreement with the govt of India
 The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the govt of India have signed a
headquarters agreement.
 The agreement will enable the status of an 'Independent and International Legal Entity' for
CDRI.
 It will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and
privileges, as per the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
All 23 AIIMS to be named after local heroes, monuments
 The government has approved a proposal to give specific names to all the AIIMS, based on
regional heroes, freedom fighters, historical events or monuments of the area or their distinct
geographical identity.
 Majority of the 23 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have submitted a list of names.
 All the AIIMS are known by its generic name and distinguished only by their location.
HPCL commences its first Cow dung to Compressed Biogas Project
 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited commenced its Cowdung to Compressed Biogas
Project at Sanchore, Rajasthan, in August 2022.
 This will be HPCL’s first project under Waste to Energy portfolio.
 The plant is proposed to utilize 100 Tons per day of dung to produce biogas, which can be
utilized as automotive fuel.
 The project is being developed under GOBAR-Dhan scheme.
MoU signed between NHA and Dept of Social Justice and Empowerment
 An MoU has been signed between National Health Authority (NHA) and Department of Social
Justice and Empowerment.
 It has been signed to provide an inclusive and composite health package for transgender
persons under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.
 Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will fund Rs.5 lakh insurance cover per transgender
beneficiary per annum.
New virus 'Tomato flu' detected in India
 A new virus 'Tomato flu' has been detected in India.
 26 children aged up to ten years have 'Tomato flu', whereas, 82 kids below five years of age
have been infected so far.
 Those infected with 'Tomato flu' complain of symptoms like red blisters on the skin, joint pain
and fever.
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 The viral infection is rare and is in an endemic state.

 It currently does not threaten life.
National Conference of Labour Ministers to be held from 25 August
 PM Narendra Modi will address the National Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and
Union Territories on 25 August 2022.
 The two-day Conference is being organised by the Labour and Employment Ministry at Tirupati
in Andhra Pradesh.
 It will have four thematic sessions.
 These include integrating the e-Shram portal for onboarding social security schemes.
PM Narendra Modi to dedicate health facilities to the nation
 PM Narendra Modi will visit Haryana and Punjab on Aug 24, 2022.
 He will inaugurate and dedicate two important health initiatives to the nation.
 He will dedicate Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre to the nation, at
Mullanpur, Mohali.
 The hospital has been built at a cost of over 660 crore rupees by Tata Memorial Centre, an
aided institute under Department of Atomic Energy.
Union MoS Darshana Jardosh inaugurates Silk Mark Expo in New Delhi
 Union Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Jardosh on 22 August 2022 inaugurated the Silk
Mark Expo in New Delhi.
 It is being organised by the Silk Mark Organisation of India under Central Silk Board, Ministry of
Textiles.
 39 exhibitors from 12 states are participating in the expo.
 Aim of the expo: to protect the interests of silk consumers and the stakeholders of the silk value
chain.
Union Govt launches 'Rashtriya Puruskar Portal'
 Union Govt has launched the 'Rashtriya Puruskar Portal' to bring together all the awards of the
various Ministries of the government under one platform.
 Aim: to facilitate citizens to nominate individuals/organizations for various awards instituted by
the Govt.
 With this portal, for the first time, information regarding all national awards would be available
on a single digital platform.
India's 1st space observatory to come up in Uttarakhand
 India's first commercial space situational awareness observatory will be set up in the Garhwal
region of Uttarakhand by Digantara, a space sector start-up.
 It will track objects as small as 10 cm in size orbiting the earth.
 The space situational awareness observatory will help India track any activity in space including
that of space debris and military satellites hovering over the region.
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Uttar Pradesh govt to build India’s first education township

 In a first, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to build an education township in the state.
 It will be developed on the idea of 'Single Entry, Multiple Exit'.
 It will provide high-quality education to the youth and equip them with a variety of professional
skills in a single place.
 Besides, it will provide accommodation and many other facilities to both students and teachers.
Puducherry CM presents ₹10,696.61 cr tax-free budget
 N Rangasamy, the Chief Minister of Puducherry, presented a ₹10,696.61 crore tax-free budget
on 22 August 2022 for the fiscal 2022-23.
 The budget contained many key announcements including free house site pattas for freedom
fighters in the union territory.
 A National Law University would also be established in Puducherry.
Veteran producer Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala passes away
 Veteran filmmaker Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala passed away in August 2022.
 Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala was known for backing over 50 Hindi films including 1965 film
''Mahabharat'' and hit comedies in the 2000s such as ''Hera Pheri'' and ''Welcome''.
 He had started his film production and media entertainment company in 1953.
23rd Central Zonal Council Meeting held in Bhopal
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the 23rd Central Zonal Council Meeting in Bhopal
on 22 August 2022.
 He also laid the foundation stone for the Bhopal campus of the National Forensic Sciences
University.
 He also addressed seminars on subjects like New Education Policy and role of co-operative in
agricultural marketing.
Union government awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana
 Union government has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.
 With this move, growers will get the maximum price for their premium produce.
 Over five lakh farmers of Mithila region of Bihar will be benefitted from this decision.
 Once a product gets the GI tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that
name.
 It remains valid for a period of 10 years.
GMR launches Blockchain Centre of Excellence for airports
 GMR Group on 20 August '22 launched a Blockchain Centre of Excellence (CoE) for airports.
 It will provide access to the required infrastructure & labs to start-ups for the development &
validation of solutions & services.
 It will also enable thought leadership, research, & training programs for upskilling in the field of
blockchain.
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 GMR Group Founded: 1978

 Founder: Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
India's 1st indigenously built Hydrogen Fuel Cell bus launched in Pune
 Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 21 August 2022 launched "India's first indigenously developed
hydrogen fuel cell bus" in Pune.
 The bus has been developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and
private firm KPIT Limited.
 The fuel cell utilizes hydrogen and air to generate electricity to power the bus.
 CSIR Founded: 1942
 Director General: Nallathamby Kalaiselvi
Akshay Urja Diwas: 20 August
 Akshay Urja Diwas or the Renewable Energy Day is observed on August 20 each year.
 It raises awareness about the developments related to the adoption of renewable energy in
India.
 The day was established in 2004 with the goal of supporting renewable energy development
programs and promoting their usage instead of using traditional sources of energy.
India’s first portal on arrested narco offenders gets operational
 A first-of-its kind database of arrested narcotics offenders has been made operational for use
by various central and state prosecution agencies.
 The portal–NIDAAN or the National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders–has
been developed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
 The NIDAAN platform sources its data from the ICJS (inter-operable criminal justice system).
Former Olympic football captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee passes away
 Former India football team captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic
fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, passed away in August 2022.
 He was bestowed with the Mohun Bagan Ratna in 2009.
 Banerjee has also won the Santosh Trophy twice as a player (1953, 1955) and once as coach
(1962).
 He also served India as selector.
104th birth anniversary of Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma: 19 August
 19 August 2022 marked the 104th birth anniversary of former President Dr Shanker Dayal
Sharma.
 He was the 9th President of India who served between 1992-1997.
 Dr Sharma also served as the Chief Minister of Bhopal from 1952 to 1956.
 From 1974, he served in the union cabinet as the Minister for Communications 1974 to 1977.
78th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi: 20 August
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 20 August 2022 marked the 78th birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
 Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989.
 He became the youngest PM of India at the age of 40.
 While campaigning for the elections, he was assassinated by a suicide bomber in 1991.
 In 1991, the Indian government posthumously awarded him the Bharat Ratna.
Centre extends Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla's tenure for one year
 The Central Govt on 19 August 2022 extended term of Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla
by one year to August 22, 2023.
 This is his third extension in the post.
 He was initially set to retire in November 2020.
 Bhalla, a 1984-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as the Home
Secretary in August 2019.
BSF signs MoU with IRCTC to ensure safety and security of booking data
 The Border Security Force (BSF) has signed an MoU with the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism
Corporation (IRCTC).
 It has been signed to ensure the safety & security of booking data under IRCTC's air e-ticket
service for the troops of BSF.
 This service will provide a dedicated online portal with a credit facility of 60 days.
 BSF Director General: Pankaj Singh
 IRCTC Chairman: Rajni Hasija
Rajasthan with highest share in cost of projects approved by banks
 An RBI article has revealed Rajasthan has accounted for the highest share in the total cost of
projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions in FY22.
 The state has retained the top position for two consecutive years.
 Uttar Pradesh stood at the second position followed by Gujarat.
 The article is titled 'Private Corporate Investment: Growth in 2021-22 and Outlook for 2022-23'.
Manisha Kalyan becomes 1st Indian to play in UEFA League
 Manisha Kalyan has become the first Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women's
Champions League.
 She made her debut for Apollon Ladies FC in the European Club competition in Engomi, Cyprus.
 She was awarded the AIFF Women's Footballer of the Year for the 2021-22 season.
 Kalyan had produced impressive performances for the national team and Gokulam Kerala in
the Indian Women's League (IWL).
National Seminar on ‘Introspection: Armed Forces Tribunal’ to be held
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a National Seminar on ‘Introspection: Armed
Forces Tribunal’ on 20 August 2022.
 It is being organised by the Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) Bar Association in New
Delhi.
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 It is being conducted as a part of Raising Day celebrations of the Armed Forces Tribunal.
 It aims at resolving the problems and difficulties faced by the litigant.
Mandla becomes country's first fully 'functionally literate' district
 Madhya Pradesh's tribal-dominated 'Mandla' region has become the first fully "functionally
literate" district in the country.
 The district administration, in 2020 launched the “Niraksharta Se Azadi Abhiyaan” to make the
residents functionally literate.
 A person can be called functionally literate when he or she is able to write his or her own name,
to count and read and write in Hindi.
BRO to build steel slag road in Arunachal Pradesh
 Border Roads Organization (BRO) will build Steel Slag Road in Arunachal Pradesh on a pilot
project basis.
 This steel slag road will be a first-of-its-kind project & will be able to withstand heavy rains &
adverse climatic conditions.
 Aim: to resolve the connectivity issues faced by remote parts of Arunachal Pradesh & strategic
locations in the North Eastern Sector.
 BRO HQ: New Delhi
Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala launches 'Aqua Bazar' app
 Union Minister of Fisheries & Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala on 18 August
2022 launched an online marketplace application 'Aqua Bazar'.
 This app will help the fish farmers and stakeholders to source the inputs such as fish seed, feed,
medicines etc and services required for fish culture.
 It has been developed by the Bhubaneswar-based ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater
Aquaculture.
Nitin Gadkari unveils India’s 1st electric double-decker bus in Mumbai
 Highways and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on 18 August 2022 unveiled India's first
Electric Double Decker bus in Mumbai.
 Switch Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, has manufactured this unique electric
double-decker bus called 'Switch EiV 22.'
 The Switch electric double-decker can carry nearly twice the number of seated passengers
compared to a single-decker bus.
Goa becomes first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified State in the country
 'Goa' and 'Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu' have become respectively the first 'Har
Ghar Jal' certified State and UT in the country.
 In this State and UT, people from all the villages now have access to safe drinking water through
tap connection.
 'Jal Jeevan Mission', launched in August 2019, aims to provide potable tap water supply to every
rural household of the country by 2024.
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Rajasthan government to inaugurate tech centre for graduates

 With an aim to make tech graduates more employable, Rajasthan government is set to
inaugurate Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Advance Technology or R-CAT.
 It will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on 20 Aug'22 during a two-day DigiFest-
2022.
 R-CAT will conduct training programs on advanced and emerging information technologies
with a duration ranging from 1 week to 6 months for graduates.
Medicine from sky: Arunachal gets drone-based healthcare services
 Arunachal Pradesh successfully launched the first flight of drone service - 'medicine from the
sky' from Seppa to Chayang Tajo in East Kameng district, in August 2022.
 The pilot project has been funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) and executed by Bengaluru-based startup Redwing Labs.
 It was launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Centre launches Paalan 1000 campaign and a parenting app
 Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar virtually launched the Paalan 1000
National Campaign and Parenting App in Mumbai on 16 August 2022.
 'Paalan 1000 - Journey of the First 1000 Days' focuses on the cognitive developments of
children in the first two years of its life, while the companion app will provide the caregiver with
practical advice.
ISRO gets crew module from HAL for launch of Gaganyaan
 ISRO has received two space equipment built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to be
used in the first unmanned development launch of India’s manned space mission, Gaganyaan.
 This is the second crew module fairing (CMF) that ISRO has taken delivery of, for Gaganyaan.
 The CMF is a protective structure that surrounds the actual housing for India’s to-be space
scientists.
HDFC Bank opens all-women branch in north Kerala
 In a first, HDFC Bank has opened its all-women branch in Kozhikode, north Kerala.
 The branch will have 4 women bankers.
 According to the bank, women constituted 21.7% (21,486) of the workforce as of March 31, 2022.
 It has plans to increase it to 25% by 2025.
 HDFC Bank headquarters: Mumbai
 Founded: August 1994
 CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
National Security Strategies Conference 2022 inaugurated
 Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a two day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference
2022 in New Delhi on 17 August 2022.
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 The Conference is being attended by 600 officers from across the country, physically and
virtually.
 On the first day of the conference, deliberations were held on various aspects of national
security, including counter-terrorism, radicalisation, etc.
Union Cabinet approves 1.5% interest subvention scheme for farm sector
 The Union Cabinet has approved interest subvention of 1.5 percent on Short Term Agriculture
Loan upto three lakh rupees.
 This decision has been taken to ensure adequate credit flow in agriculture sector.
 In addition, the Union Cabinet also approved raising the outlay of the Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme (ECGLS) by Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 5 lakh crore.
Govt extends tenure of DCGI chief VG Somani by three months
 Union govt has extended the tenure of Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) VG Somani by 3
months.
 His term was set to end on 14 August 2022.
 In 2019, the government appointed Dr Somani as DCGI for a period of three years to head
India’s apex drug regulatory agency Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
 Dr Somani played a key role in the approval of Covid-19 vaccines.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils statue of Durgadas Rathore
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled of statue of renowned Marwari warrior Veer Durgadas
Rathore in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in August 2022.
 It was unveiled on the occasion of his 385th birth anniversary.
 He was the Rathore Rajput General of Kingdom of Marwar.
 He single-handedly preserved the rule of the Rathore dynasty over Marwar after the death of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh in the 17th century.
Karnataka government to provide 2 percent reservation to sportspersons
 Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced that the government will provide two percent
reservation to sportspersons in all state departments.
 Currently, the state provides reservation to sportspersons in the police and forest department on
the lines of existing quota.
 He also felicitated 75 sports persons who have been selected under the 'Amrit Kreeda Dattu'
scheme.
Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Make India No. 1' mission
 Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on 17 August 2022 announced ‘Make India No. 1’ mission.
 It was launched at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium.
 It will focus on health, education, agriculture, and employment.
 He will travel across the country as part of the mission to encourage people to join the initiative
and achieve its objectives.
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Mastercard signs on 4 badminton players as brand ambassadors

 Badminton players Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
will come on board as brand ambassadors of Mastercard in India.
 They all have been the winners at the Thomas Cup 2022 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth
Games.
 This partnership is in line with the efforts of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Digital India.
Death anniversary of freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra: 17 August
 17 August marks the death anniversary of freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra.
 He was influenced by Shyamji Krishna Verma and VD Savarkar.
 On 1st July, 1909, Dhingra shot dead the British police officer Curzon Wyllie in a public
gathering.
 He was immediately arrested and sentenced to death.
 He was executed at Pentonville Prison on 17 August 1909.
Delhi High Court directs setting up of a three-member Committee
 Delhi High Court has directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators
(CoA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
 The members of the CoA will be assisted by Abhinav Bindra, Anju Bobby George, and Bombayla
Devi Laishram.
 The IOA is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic
Committee for India.
Golden joint of world's highest railway bridge inaugurated
 The golden joint of the world's highest railway bridge over River Chenab was inaugurated in
August 2022.
 For the first time ever since independence, Srinagar will be linked to the rest of India after the
overarch deck on the world's highest single-arch railway bridge over River Chenab will be
launched.
 The world's highest railway bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.
WPI inflation eases to 13.93 percent in July 2022
 The wholesale-based (WPI) inflation moderated to 13.93% in July as against 15.18% in June
2022.
 Inflation in food articles basket in July came in at 10.77 percent, meanwhile, the inflation in the
manufacturing goods segment declined by 0.42 percent to 8.16 percent.
 For the fuel and power segment, the WPI number jumped to 43.75 percent in July, from 40.38
percent in June.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary: 16 August
 16 August 2022 marked the 4th death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
 He served as the Prime Minister of India for three terms.
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 Vajpayee first took charge as Prime Minister of India for a short period in 1996, followed by a
second and a third term between 1998-2004.
 He was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 1992.
 He was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2015.
Death anniversary of Ramkrishna Paramhansa: 16 August
 16 August 2022 marked the 136th death anniversary of Ramkrishna Paramhansa.
 He was one of the most prominent religious figures of India during the 19th century.
 He was an influential yogi and mystic and founder of the Ramakrishna Order.
 He passed away in 1886.
 After his death, his chief disciple Swami Vivekananda popularized his ideas, and founded the
Ramakrishna Math
107 gallantry awards announced on 15 August 2022
 President Droupadi Murmu has approved 107 gallantry awards to armed forces and CAPF
personnel.
 The awards include three Kirti Chakra, 13 Shaurya Chakras, two bar to Sena Medals (gallantry),
81 Sena Medals (gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal (gallantry) and seven Vayu Sena Medals
(gallantry).
 8 Shaurya Chakras have been awarded to army personnel, including two posthumously.
Assam CM launches 1,000 model Anganwadi centres
 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 14 August 2022 rolled out nearly 1,000 model Anganwadi
centres constructed across the state.
 He also launched the 'Adopt an Anganwadi' portal, aimed at providing philanthropists, NGOs,
and citizens concerned with a platform through which they can contribute to the welfare of the
society by adopting full or partial expenses of an Anganwadi centre.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards announced-I
 The 13th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne began on August 12 and will conclude on Aug 30,
2022.
 On August 14, 2022 the festival’s awards night was held at the Palais Theatre.
 '83' was awarded the Best Film.
 Shoojit Sircar and Aparna Sen won Best Director for 'Sardar Udham' and 'The Rapist',
respectively.
 Ranveer Singh won Best Actor for '83'.
 Shefali Shah won Best Actress for 'Jalsa'.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards announced-II
 'Mumbai Diaries 26/11' won Best Series.
 Mohit Raina won Best Actor in a Series for Mumbai Diaries 26/11.
 Kapil Dev was presented Lifetime Achievement Award.
 'Joyland' won Best Film from the Subcontinent.
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 Abhishek Bachchan won 'Leadership in Cinema Award'.

 'Jaggi' won the Best Indie Film.
 Sakshi Tanwar won Best Actress in a Series for 'Mai'.
Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 2808.39 cr for Millets Mission
 Odisha State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved Rs 2808.39 crore
for the promotion of millets in the tribal areas of the state.
 The grant has been provided for six years (2021-22 to 2026-27 financial years).
 The Odisha Millets Mission was launched by Government of Odisha in 2017 to revive millets in
farms and on plates.
Kolkata to host India International Seafood Show 2023
 Kolkata will hold the 23rd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) from February 15-17,
2023.
 It will be organised by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), in
association with the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI).
 It will provide an ideal platform for interaction between Indian exporters and overseas importers
of the country's marine products.
Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary: 15 August
 15 August 2022 marked 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo.
 He was an Indian nationalist, philosopher, poet, and a yoga guru.
 He was born in 1872 in Kolkata.
 He published articles in the Bombay-based journal Indu Prakash.
 His main literary works are 'The Life Divine', 'Synthesis of Yoga', and 'Savitri: A Legend and a
Symbol'.
President Droupadi Murmu approves President’s Tatrakshak Medal
 President Droupadi Murmu has approved President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak
Medal (TM) to the Indian Coast Guard Personnel.
 They were awarded for their act of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and
distinguished/meritorious service on the eve of the Independence Day 2022.
 PTM was conferred on IG Dinesh Rajaputhran and Commandant Kunal Chandrakant Naik.
Village Defence Guard scheme comes into force in Jammu and Kashmir
 The Village Defence Guard Scheme - 2022 came into effect in Jammu and Kashmir from 15
August 2022.
 Earlier, this scheme was known as Village Defence Committe in which volunteers from villages
were trained by Indian Army and Police.
 Under this scheme, rifles were provided to VDC's and they protected their villages from terrorist
attacks and terror-related activities.
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Bharat Biotech completes trials for India's first intranasal vaccine

 Bharat Biotech has completed clinical development for phase III trials and booster doses for
BBV154 intranasal covid vaccine.
 It has proven to be safe, well-tolerated & immunogenic in subjects in controlled clinical trials.
 The adenoviral intranasal vaccine BBV154 is the first of its kind Covid-19 vaccine to undergo
human trials in India.
SBI launches Utsav fixed deposit scheme
 State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a unique term deposit programme called "Utsav
Deposit."
 This fixed deposit scheme has higher interest rates of 6.10% per annum on fixed deposits with a
tenure of 1000 days.
 It has been launched on the occasion of the nation's 75th year of Independence, celebrated as
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Govt issues 75th Independence Anniversary Medal for armed forces
 To commemorate India’s 75th year of Independence, the government has instituted the 75th
Independence Anniversary Medal for all armed forces personnel.
 The cost of the medal has to be borne by respective states/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs, which should be
approximately for Rs 96/- per medal.
 The medal will be styled and designated “75017 Fasada adio 960” – the “75th Anniversary of
Independence Medal”.
Government appoints 11 new High Court Judges
 The Government has notified the appointments of another 11 High Court Judges in the Punjab
and Haryana High Court.
 The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Namit Kumar, Harsh Banger, and more.
 On 13th August, 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of
Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa and Himachal Pradesh.
India to start supplying petrol with 20% ethanol from April 2023
 India will start supplying petrol with 20% ethanol at select petrol pumps from April 2023.
 Oil minister Hardeep Puri said a fifth of petrol will be made up of ethanol by 2025.
 India achieved the target of supplying petrol mixed with 10% ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% petrol)
ahead of schedule in June 2022.
 India is the world's fifth largest producer of ethanol after the US, Brazil, EU and China.
1082 Police personnel awarded Police Medals in 2022
 A total of 1082 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of
Independence Day, 2022.
 347 personnel have been awarded for Gallantry while 87 have been awarded for Distinguished
Service.
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 CRPF’s Charu Sinha bagged 40 gallantry medals, highest in the country among all the forces.
 The maximum gallantry medals have been received by the CRPF followed by the J&K Police.
India adds 11 more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites
 India has added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites bringing the country’s total tally of
these sites to 75.
 Of the 11 new sites, four are in Tamil Nadu, three in Odisha, two in Jammu & Kashmir, and one
each in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
 Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of Ramsar sites at 14, followed by Uttar Pradesh, which
has 10.
 India signed the Ramsar Convention in 1982.
Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2022 passed
 The Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2022, was passed in August 2022.
 It forbids "mass conversion" and increases the maximum punishment to 10 years imprisonment
in its 2019 law against any change of religion through force or allurement.
 The bill seeks to amend sections 2,4,7 and 13 and insert section 8A in the 2019 Act.
Tamil Nadu to establish fifth elephant reserve at Agasthiyamalai
 On the occasion of World Elephant Day, the centre announced the establishment of another
elephant reserve at Agasthiyamalai.
 This reserve will be the 32nd elephant reserve in the country and the fifth in Tamil Nadu.
 It will encompass reserve forests and patta lands in Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi
districts.
Airtel to re-appoint Gopal Vittal as Managing Director for 5 years
 Bharti Airtel's shareholders have approved the re-appointment of Gopal Vittal as MD of the
company for a period of five years with effect from February 1, 2023.
 Vittal was re-appointed as the MD-CEO with effect from February 1, 2018 for a period of 5 years,
(upto January 31, 2023).
 His re-appointment was due for another term of five years (that is from February 1, 2023 to
January 31, 2028).
R K Tyagi takes charge as director of operations at PowerGrid
 PowerGrid Corporation has announced that R K Tyagi has assumed charge as its director of
operations.
 He will hold the office till the date of his superannuation i.e. March 31, 2026 or until further
orders, whichever is earlier.
 Power Grid Corp is an Indian public sector undertaking engaged in transmission of bulk power
across different states of India.
 It is headquartered in Gurgaon.
CCI approves acquisition of Ambuja Cements, ACC by Adani Group
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 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the acquisition of Holcim's
stake in Ambuja Ltd and ACC Ltd by the Adani Group.
 The proposed combination involves acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Holderind Investments
Ltd by Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd.
 Holderind owned 63.11% stake in Ambuja Cements and 4.48% stake in ACC, and Ambuja held
50.05% stake in ACC.
NMDC,FICCI to organise Conference on minerals and metal Industry
 National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) and FICCI (Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and Industry) will be organizing a conference on the Indian minerals
and metals industry on 23-24 August 2022.
 It will held on the theme ‘Transition Towards 2030 & Vision 2047’ in New Delhi.
 It is being organised in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Steel and Mines.
Online film Festival 'Azadi Ke Rang' being organised from 13 August
 Films Division is organizing a 3-day online film Festival "Azadi Ke Rang" from 13-15 August 2022
on its website and YouTube channel.
 A total 11 films presenting major milestones of our freedom struggle and freedom fighters will
mark the occasion.
 Films Division will also release a special commemorative DVD Set of 18 unique films on freedom
struggle and important historic moments on 15 Aug.
World Sanskrit Day: 12 August 2022
 World Sanskrit Day is celebrated on Sawan Poornima of the Hindu calendar.
 For 2022, it was observed on August 12.
 Sanskrit is one of the most ancient languages.
 The Indo-Aryan language was first derived 3500 years ago.
 The scriptures mark their origin in the second millennium BCE when the Rig Veda was
composed.
Index of Industrial Production eases to 12.3% in June 2022
 The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) eased to 12.3% in June against 19.6% in May 2022.
 According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the growth in IIP
data was led by the manufacturing and electricity sectors.
 The electricity sector rose 16.4%.
 IIP growth in June 2021 was 13.8%,
 IIP is an index that details the growth of various sectors in the economy.
India's exports rise by 11.51 percent to 36.27 billion dollars in July
 The country's overall exports including merchandise and services exhibited growth in July 2022.
 Exports registered growth of 11.51 percent over the same period of 2021.
 Overall imports also exhibited a growth of 42.90 percent.
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 The country's imports in July are estimated to be 82.22 billion US dollars.

 Merchandise exports were 36.27 billion US dollar.
Retail inflation falls to 5-month low of 6.71% in July 2022
 India’s retail inflation fell to 6.71 per cent in July 2022, the lowest level in five months, as per the
National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on 12 August 2022.
 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation stood at 7.01 per cent in June.
 Retail inflation for rural areas declined to 6.80 per cent in July 2022 from 7.09 per cent in June.
Social Justice Ministry launches 'SMILE-75' initiative
 The Social Justice & Empowerment Ministry on 12 August 2022 launched the ‘SMILE-75’ initiative.
 It has been launched for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging in 75
identified municipalities as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence.
 It is a part of the Ministry’s ongoing SMILE project (Support for Marginalised Individuals for
Livelihood and Enterprise).
Ayush Ministry & MeitY sign MoU for digitalisation of Ayush Sector
 Ministry of Ayush has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) for the digitalisation of the Ayush Sector under the Ayush Grid project.
 Under this MoU, MeitY will extend all technical support required for the Ayush Grid project
including the adoption of emerging technologies.
 Minister of Ayush: Sarbananda Sonowal
 Minister of MeitY: Ashwini Vaishnaw
ISRO launches 3D virtual space park 'SPARK'
 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a 3D virtual space tech park
called SPARK.
 The platform hosts several documents, images, and videos related to ISRO launch vehicles,
satellites, and scientific missions.
 SPARK can be accessed through the official website of ISRO or at: https://spacepark.isro.gov.in.
 SPARK also features the ‘Space on Wheels’ initiative taken by ISRO.
MoU signed between NHIDCL and NSDC
 An MoU was signed between NHIDCL (National Highways Infrastructure Development
Corporation Limited) and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation).
 The purpose of this MoU is to take up multiple initiatives contributing towards making India the
skill capital of the world.
 Both NHIDCL and NSDC are headquartered in New Delhi.
Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded
 The “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation” for the year 2022 have been
awarded to 151 Police personnel.
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 Among the personnel, 15 are from CBI, 11 are from Maharashtra Police, 10 each are from MP and
UP Police, 8 each are from Kerala Police, Rajasthan Police and West Bengal Police.
 These awardees also include 28 women police officers.
National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks inaugurated
 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Conference of Rural
Cooperative Banks in New Delhi on 12 August 2022.
 It was organized by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National Federation of State
Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB).
 Amit Shah also presented Performance Awards to State Cooperative Banks, and District Central
Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
Union Cabinet approves extension of PMAY-Urban till December 2024
 The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
(PMAY-U) till December 2024.
 This scheme is one of the major flagship programmes being implemented by the Central
Government to provide pucca houses to all eligible beneficiaries in the urban areas of the
country.
 It was launched in 2015 & the original deadline for the scheme was March 2022.
SBI formalises policy to finance makers of lab-grown diamonds
 State Bank of India has become the first Indian bank to frame a policy to fund makers of lab-
grown diamonds.
 The bank’s operational guidelines for financing man-made diamond houses include the
standard prudential practices like treating non-fund limits at part with funded limits.
 Lab grown diamonds are the replicas of natural stones.
ZSI publishes new book on over 1,000 bird species
 The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has published a book titled ‘Field Guide, Birds of India’.
 It deals with 1,331 avian species found in the country.
 The Zoological Survey of India was founded on 1 July 1916 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change.
 It is as premier Indian organisation in zoological research and studies.
 Headquarters: Kolkata
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 8th time
 Nitish Kumar on 10 August 2022 took oath as the Bihar chief minister for the eighth time.
 Nitish Kumar has earlier served as the Union Minister under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
 Tejashwi Yadav was also administered the oath of office as deputy CM in a ceremony at Raj
Bhawan.
 Bihar capital: Patna
 Governor: Phagu Chauhan
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PM Modi dedicates 2nd Generation Ethanol Plant to nation

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 2nd Generation (2G) Ethanol Plant at
Panipat in Haryana on 10 August 2022.
 It has been built at an estimated cost of over Rs 900 crore by the Indian Oil Corporation
Limited.
 It will generate around 3 crore litres of Ethanol per annum.
 India's first ethanol plant was inaugurated in Purnia, Bihar in April 2022.
Election Commission to host meet of Asian Regional Forum on 11 Aug
 The Election Commission will be hosting a virtual meet of the Asian Regional Forum in New
Delhi on 11 Aug'22.
 It will be on the theme 'Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative'.
 It will be a precursor to the Global Summit for Democracy to be hosted by the National
Electoral Institute of Mexico in Sept 2022.
 Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar will preside over it.
Amit Shah launches onboarding of cooperatives on GeM portal
 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on 9 August 2022 launched the onboarding of
cooperatives on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
 The move will allow cooperatives to procure through the GeM portal like other government
buyers.
 Over 300 cooperatives have been onboarded as buyers on the GeM portal to enable them to
purchase goods and services at competitive prices.
Microsoft becomes first to join Open Network for Digital Commerce
 Microsoft has become the first big tech company to join Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC).
 ONDC an Indian government-backed platform created to provide a level playing field to all e-
commerce companies.
 Through ONDC it intends to introduce social e-commerce in the Indian market.
 It will also launch a shopping app in India, which will be available on the ONDC network.
Power Grid Corporation appoints Pramod Kumar as CFO
 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has appointed Pramod Kumar as chief financial officer
(CFO) of the company.
 Before his appointment to the new position, Kumar served as Executive Director (Finance) of
Power Grid Corporation.
 Power Grid was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Gurgaon.
 It is engaged mainly in transmission of bulk power across different states of India.
Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan passes away
 Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, passed away in August 2022.
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 He was known for his performance in films such as “Chashme Bahaddar”, “Ek Shodh” and “Mee
Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy”.
 The actor also starred in Bollywood films including Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet.
 Pradeep Patwardhan was well-known for his work in theatre, with Moruchi Mavashi being his
most popular play.
Indian Army signs MoU with Drone Federation of India
 The Army Design Bureau on behalf of the Indian Army has signed a MoU with the Drone
Federation of India.
 It has been signed to collaboratively work towards promoting R&D, testing and manufacturing
of drones, and associated technologies that can assist the army in its operations.
 The Army Design Bureau is the nodal agency of the Indian Army to be the facilitator for the R&D
efforts.
Parliament passes Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022
 Parliament has passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill 2022.
 The Bill seeks to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009, which provides for establishing
central universities in various states.
 It also seeks to convert the National Rail and Transportation Institute at Vadodara into the Gati
Shakti Vishwavidyalaya which will be a central university.
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 introduced by Centre in Lok Sabha
 A bill to amend the Electricity Act to allow non-discriminatory open access to distribution
networks of power suppliers was introduced in Lok Sabha in Aug'22.
 The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 was introduced by Power Minister R K Singh.
 It seeks to amend section 42 of the Electricity Act to facilitate non-discriminatory open access
to the distribution network of a distribution licensee.
Samudrayaan mission to send humans 6,000 metres deep in ocean
 The Centre will soon begin a mega ocean mission, called 'Samudrayaan' to explore the deep
sea waters.
 Samudrayaan Mission is aimed to develop a self-propelled manned submersible to carry three
human beings to a water depth of 6,000 m in the ocean with a suite of scientific sensors and
tools for deep ocean exploration.
 It has an endurance of 12 hours of operational period.
Quit India Movement Day: 8 August
 The Quit India movement was started on August 8, 1942.
 The All India Congress Committee under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch
this movement at the Bombay session.
 It was during this time that the famous slogan ‘Do or die’ was given by MK Gandhi.
 The movement was however suppressed in 1944.
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12th DefExpo to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in October 2022

 The 12th edition of DefExpo will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18-22, 2022.
 DefExpo is Asia's largest exhibition on land, naval and homeland security systems.
 The theme of DefExpo 2022 is 'Path to Pride’.
 DefExpo was traditionally held in Delhi until 2014 after which it was organised in new venues —
Goa (2016), Chennai (2018) and Lucknow (2020).
Google launches 'India Ki Udaan' to celebrate 75 years of independence
 Google has launched an online project named 'India Ki Udaan', to celebrate India's 75-years
journey of independence.
 Under this project, Google will put up an online exhibition of informative content to showcase
India’s contribution and journey in the last 75 years.
 It was launched by Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy at an event organised in
New Delhi on 5 August 2022.
AFI celebrates August 7 as National Javelin Day
 The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) celebrated August 7 as the National Javelin Day to
honour Neeraj Chopra.
 It was on August 7, 2021 that Neeraj produced the 87.58 m effort in Tokyo to secure India's first
track and field gold medal in the Olympic Games.
 As many as 32 states and Union Territories units affiliated to AFI organised javelin competitions
on this day.
MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy
 Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among top states providing highest power
subsidy bill, accounting for ₹48,248 crore which is 36.4 percent.
 Delhi has also seen an increase of 85 percent in its subsidy expenditure between 2018-19 and
2020-21, from ₹1,699 crore in 2018-19 to ₹3,149 crore, the second highest among all provinces.
ITU's Regional Standardization Forum for Asia to begin from August 9
 International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and
Oceania region will begin in New Delhi from 9 August 2022.
 Communications Ministry will host the forum on the theme of- 'Regulatory and Policy aspects of
Telecommunications'.
 Over 250 delegates from 20 countries will participate in the Forum.
PM Modi chairs 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the NITI Aayog governing council
held in New Delhi on 7 August 2022.
 The meeting discussed 3 key agendas: 1- crop diversification, 2- implementation of the National
Education Policy & 3- urban governance.
 NITI Aayog council includes all CMs, lieutenant governors of UTs and several Union ministers.
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Goa to implement 100% NEP in higher education from next academic year
 The Goa government will implement a hundred per cent of the syllabus in higher education
institutes along the lines of the National Education Policy from the next academic year.
 It was announced by the Goa CM Pramod Sawant in the seventh NITI Aayog Governing Council
meeting held in New Delhi on 7 August 2022.
 Karnataka became the first state in the country to implement NEP In 2021.
NHA partners with QCI to accredit the ABDM compliant health solutions
 The National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to
accredit & rate the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of Ayushman Bharat Digital
Mission (ABDM).
 Under this partnership, NHA & QCI will develop a review plan & complete the accreditation &
review of at least 10 HMIS solutions (public & private) that have successfully integrated with the
ABDM
Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India
 Former West Bengal governor & National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Jagdeep
Dhankhar was elected the 14th Vice President of India on 6 August 2022.
 Mr Dhankhar defeated the Opposition’s candidate, Ms Margaret Alva, by a margin of 346 votes.
 He will succeed M Venkaiah Naidu.
 Mr Dhankhar will take the oath of office on 11 August 2022.
Karnataka govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 34,432 crores
 The Karnataka State High-Level Clearance Committee headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj
Bommai has cleared 18 projects with total investments of Rs 34,432.46 crores.
 The approvals came at the Committee's 59th meeting.
 The projects include 8 new industrial establishments including one from Toyota and 10
additional investment proposals from existing units.
India's first-ever Digital Lok Adalat to be held in August 13
 India's first-ever end-to-end Digital Lok Adalat will be held on August 13, 2022.
 It will be held by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) and Maharashtra State
Legal Services Authority (MSLSA).
 This Digital Lok Adalat was launched during the 18th All India Legal Services Authorities' meet
held in Jaipur in July 2022.
ISS India inks agreement with DSEU for skill development
 ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based ISS Group has signed an agreement
with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).
 The MoU is aimed at training students enrolled in BBA (Facilities and Hygiene Management)
programme.
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 ISS will assist DSEU with curriculum advisory, faculty and staff development workshops,
internships and placement support.
IFFCO Nano Urea Spraying Scheme launched
 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has launched the Indian Farmers' Fertilizer Cooperative Limited
(IFFCO) Nano Urea Spraying Scheme statewide.
 The scheme will promote the use of drones in the agricultural sector and is supposed to cut
down the agricultural cost and increase the income of the farmers.
 The provision of 35 crore rupees has been made for the scheme in FY 22-23.
SEBI constitutes 15-member committee to attract foreign investment
 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an expert group of Foreign
Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to boost overseas flows into the country.
 The FPI Advisory Committee (FAC) will be chaired by former Chief Economic Adviser KV
Subramanian.
 It consists of 14 other members representing foreign banks, stock exchanges depositories and
RBI.
K-DISC inks MoU with LinkedIn
 LinkedIn has signed an MoU with the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-
DISC) and the ICT Academy of Kerala (ICTAK).
 It has been signed as part of the Connect Career to Campus (CCC) campaign under the Kerala
Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM) initiative.
 K-DISC is a strategic think-tank and advisory body constituted by the Government of Kerala.
BharatPe ropes in SBI Card’s Nalin Negi as CFO
 Fintech startup BharatPe has appointed Nalin Negi, the former chief financial officer of credit
cards issuer SBI Card, as its CFO.
 Negi will spearhead the finance function for New-Delhi based BharatPe and will help make it
Ebitda-positive by March 2023.
 Ebitda stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
NPCI and IIT Kanpur inks MoU for research collaboration
 IIT Kanpur and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed an MoU.
 It has been signed for sharing knowledge on innovative ideas and to collaborate on the
development of indigenous digital payments solutions.
 The collaboration will help in the augmentation of cybersecurity controls for NPCI and its
subsidiaries’ products and services.
Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka Ratna posthumously
 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has announced that Kannada film star Puneeth
Rajkumar, who died 2021, will be conferred with the 'Karnataka Ratna' award posthumously, on
November 1, 2022.
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 The day happens to be Kannada Rajyotsava, the state's formation day.

 He will be the 10th recipient of the state's highest civilian honour.
RBI retains GDP growth forecast; repo rate now above pre-Covid levels
 The monetary policy committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to increase repo
rate, the main lending rates to banks, by 50 basis points to 5.4% with immediate effect.
 The Standing Deposit Facility rate and the Marginal Standing Facility Rate were accordingly
adjusted higher by the same quantum to 5.15% and 5.65%, respectively.
 RBI retained GDP growth forecast at 7.2%.
IIT Roorkee, DRDO join hands to develop indigenous defence equipment
 With the aim to develop defence technology and produce indigenous defence equipment,
DRDO has collaborated with IIT Roorkee.
 IIT Roorkee in collaboration with the Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) of
DRDO has developed indigenous radio frequency power amplifiers to meet the futuristic
requirements of programmable radios.
Justice Uday U Lalit to be the 49th Chief Justice of India
 Justice Uday U Lalit is set to take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on August 27, 2022
with the incumbent, NV Ramana recommending the former as his successor.
 Lalit will have a short tenure of fewer than three months.
 He is only the second judge after justice SM Sikri elevated directly from the bar who will go on to
become the CJI.
 Sikri was CJI between 1971 and 1973.
Indian Navy's all-women aircrew creates history
 In a rare feat, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime
reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft, in
August 2022.
 The aircraft was captained by Mission Commander, Lt Commander Aanchal Sharma.
 The INAS 314 is a frontline naval air squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat.
National Health Authority joins hands with Quality Council of India
 The National Health Authority (NHA) has onboarded the Quality Council of India (QCI) for six
months.
 It has been done so to accredit and rate HMIS (Health Management Information System)/ LMIS
(Laboratory Information Management System) solutions that have integrated with Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Govt sets target of increasing Natural Gas in energy mix by 15%
 The Government has set a target of increasing Natural Gas in the primary energy mix by 15% by
2030.
 At present, the use of Natural Gas is only 6.3%.
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 To increase the Natural Gas usage, initiatives like the expansion of National Gas Grid to 33,500
km, setting up of Liquefied Natural Gas terminals and allocation of domestic gas to CNG for
transport and PNG for domestic purposes are taken.
DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed laser-guided ATGMs
 The indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) were successfully
test-fired from Main Battle Tank MBT Arjun by DRDO and Indian Army on 4 Aug'22.
 It was tested at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre and School, Maharashtra.
 It employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive
Armour ERA protected armoured vehicles.
World's largest floating solar power plant to be built in MP
 A floating solar power plant is going to be built in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa.
 Said to be the world's largest floating solar plant, it will generate 600 Megawatt power by 2022-
23.
 The project is estimated to be worth over ₹3000 crores.
 Recently, India's largest floating solar power project had become operational in Telangana.
Ministry of Culture releases the third comic book
 Ministry of Culture has released the third comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters.
 It recalls the sacrifices of some of the bravest men and women who inspired their tribes and
gave up their lives to fight British rule.
 Ministry of Culture as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKM) has released pictorial books on
75 freedom fighters in collaboration with Amar Chitra Katha (ACK).
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 comes into effect
 The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 has come into effect from 4 August 2022.
 The new act authorises taking measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of
identification and investigation in criminal matters and to preserve records.
 It provides legal sanction for taking appropriate body measurements of persons who are
required to give such measurements.
PM Modi inaugurates various projects in Gujarat
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur in Gujarat, in Aug'22.
 He inaugurated Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital at Dharampur in Valsad district.
 He also laid the foundation stone of Shrimad Rajchandra Center of Excellence for Women on
the occasion.
 It will be built at an estimated cost of 40 crore rupees.
Vodafone Idea names Ravinder Takkar as Chairman
 Ravinder Takkar, the MD and CEO of telecom operator Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), will replace
Himanshu Kapania as the telco's new chairman from 19 August, 2022.
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 Kapania will step down as non-executive chairman of the board with effect from 18 August.
 However, he will continue to be a part of the VIL board as a non-executive director.
Amazon ties up with Indian Railways to boost delivery of packages
 Amazon India has engaged with Indian Railways to boost its delivery services in the country.
 Through this partnership, Amazon will be able to transport packages on more than 110 inter-city
routes, ensuring one to two-day delivery for its customer.
 It became the first online delivery company to work with the Indian Railways to build an express
transportation product via rail in 2019.
Ranjit Rath takes over as CMD of Oil India
 Ranjit Rath has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Ltd (OIL).
 Rath, prior to his appointment as the Oil India CMD, Rath was the CMD Mineral Exploration &
Consultancy Ltd.
 He has also held the positions of the CEO of Khanij Bidesh India Limited, Managing Director of
Bharat Gold Mines Ltd.
 He replaces Sushil Chandra Mishra who retired on 30 June, 2022.
NIESBUD joins hands with Hindustan Unilever Limited
 National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has signed an MoU.
 It has been signed for developing entrepreneurial skills among the youth and identifying other
aspects for mutual collaboration.
 Under the partnership, both the entities will collaborate to organise training programmes,
develop course curriculum, etc.
Parliament passes National Anti-Doping Bill 2021
 Parliament has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2021.
 The Bill prohibits athletes, athlete support personnel and other persons from engaging in
doping.
 Under the new legislation, violation of anti-doping rules may result in disqualification of results
including forfeiture of medals, points and prizes, ineligibility to participate in a competition or
event for a prescribed period, etc.
Centre launches State University Research Excellence scheme
 The government has launched State University Research Excellence scheme.
 It has been launched to augment the research capabilities in a structured way to create a
robust research and development ecosystem in state and private universities and colleges.
 It will provide much-needed research opportunities to the faculties of state universities, 45
percent of which are located in rural areas.
SVC Bank partners with SIDBI for empowering MSMEs
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 SVC Co-operative Bank (SVC Bank) and Small Industries Development Bank in India (SIDBI)
have announced a partnership through an agreement.
 As per the agreement, SIDBI will extend Refinance facility to SVC Bank to facilitate an improved
flow of credit to MSMEs.
 SIDBI is the Principal Financial Institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of the
MSME sector.
Indian Oil signs MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
 Indian Oil has signed an MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for
transcontinental relocation of ‘Cheetah’ in its historical range in India.
 Under this project, a source population of 8-10 Cheetahs will be flown in from Namibia and
South Africa and will be introduced at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
 It is a national project involving NTCA and the govt of MP.
India achieves milestone with over 75,000 start-ups recognised so far
 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognized more than
75,000 startups which is a milestone coinciding with 75th year of independence.
 Out of the total recognized startups, around 12% cater to IT services, 9% to Healthcare and Life
Sciences, 7% to education, 5% to professional and commercial services and 5% to agriculture.
Suresh N Patel sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner
 Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the Central Vigilance
Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.
 Patel has been working as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) since June 2022.
 Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kothari had completed his term as the
CVC on June 24, 2021.
3-day Monetary Policy Committee Meeting begins in Mumbai
 The three-day Monetary Policy Committee Meeting began on 3 August 2022 in Mumbai in the
presence of RBI Governor Shaktikant Das and other MPC members.
 The MPC will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy on 5 Aug.
 The MPC will discuss the policy for financial year 2022-23.
 After keeping the policy rates unchanged for almost 2 years the apex bank has continued the
rate hike cycle for 2022.
IFS officer Shweta Singh appointed as Director in PMO
 Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Shweta Singh was on 2 August 2022 appointed as a director
in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
 Singh is a 2008-batch IFS officer.
 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Singh’s appointment for a period
of three years from the date of her joining.
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates 4th ONGC Para Games in New Delhi
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 Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on 2 August 2022 inaugurated the 4th ONGC Para Games in
New Delhi.
 Nearly 275 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from across the country are participating in these
Games.
 These all are employees of 8 central oil & gas public enterprises.
 The first edition of the ONGC Para Games was held in 2017.
Andal Thirunakshatram: 2 August 2022
 2 August 2022 marked Andal Thirunakshatram or the birth anniversary of Sri Andal, a celebrated
Tamil Saint-Poet, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
 Pooram Day of Tamil month of Aadi celebrates the birth of Andal.
 Pooram is one among the 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology.
 Andal penned several verses including Thiruppavai and the Nachiyar Thirumozhi.
Parliament passes Weapon of Mass Destruction Amendment Bill
 Parliament has passed the Weapon of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition
of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill 2022.
 It seeks to amend the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of
Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005.
 The 2005 Act prohibits unlawful activities such as manufacturing, transport or transfer related to
weapons of mass destruction.
Director General of SSB takes additional charge of ITBP
 Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal, SSB Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen on 1 August 2022 took over
the additional charge of Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police in New Delhi.
 Dr. Thaosen is an IPS Officer of the 1988 batch, Madhya Pradesh Cadre.
 IPS Sanjay Arora handed over the charge and customary baton to Dr. Thaosen.
 Raised in 1962, the ITBP guards Indo-China borders.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates six National Highway projects in MP
 Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects of 119 km worth Rs 2300 cr in Indore, MP.
 The development of the Dhar-Pithampur Industrial Corridor will create new employment
opportunities.
 An MoU was signed between the state govt and NHAI for the construction of ropeways at 14
selected places in MP.
Point 5140 at Drass in Kargil Sector named as 'Gun Hill'
 To commemorate the victory of Indian armed forces and pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of
the Gunners in “Operation Vijay”, Point 5140 at Drass in Kargil has been christened as ‘Gun Hill’.
 The capture of Point 5140 by the Indian armed forces, was the key factor in the early completion
of the 1999 Kargil war.
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 On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army declared victory in 'Operation Vijay.
Kerala leads in hosting legislative sessions in 2021
 Kerala regained first place in 2021 with the nation’s longest House session at 61 days.
 The PRS Legislative Research think tank with its headquarters in New Delhi, published the
research on the operation of State Assemblies for 2021.
 Karnataka came in second with 40 sitting days, followed by Tamil Nadu with 34, duck Odisha
with 43.
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Mercedes-Benz India appoints Santosh Iyer as new MD
 Mercedes-Benz has appointed Santosh Iyer as the Managing Director and CEO of the Indian
operations with effect from January 1, 2023.
 He is currently working as Vice President, Sales & Marketing and would be the first Indian to
lead Mercedes-Benz India operations.
 Iyer will replace Martin Schwenk who will assume the responsibility as the President and CEO of
Mercedes-Benz Thailand.
Nagesh Singh appointed as India’s ambassador to Thailand
 Nagesh Singh, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1995 batch, has been appointed as India’s
next ambassador to Thailand.
 Singh will replace the incumbent ambassador Suchitra Durai.
 Nagesh Singh is presently working as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
 In August 2022, Vikram K. Doraiswami was also appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to
the United Kingdom.
Adille Sumariwalla takes over as President of IOA
 The Indian Olympic Association has co-opted Adille Sumariwalla as the President of the
association till fresh elections are held.
 The erstwhile President of the IOA, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, resigned from the post in July 2022
which led to a vacancy for the post.
 Thereafter, 18 Executive Members, in accordance with Clause 11.1.5 of the IOA Constitution, co-
opted to fill the vacancy.
Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan appointed as SEBI whole-time Member
 The Union Govt has appointed Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, a professor at SP Jain
Institute, as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
 With this appointment, Gopalakrishnan becomes the fourth whole-time member of SEBI.
 The other three whole-time members are S K Mohanty, Ananta Barua & Ashwani Bhatia.
 SEBI Chairman: Madhabi Puri Buch
Justice U U Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India
 Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn-in as Chief Justice of India on 27 Aug'22.
 President Draupadi Murmu administered him oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India at
Rashtrapati Bhawan.
 He succeeds Justice NV Ramana, who retired yesterday.
 He will be in office for 74 days, a tenure shorter than average.
 In past, he was involved in the landmark judgement in the Triple Talaq case.
IDFC appoints Mahendra Shah as its new managing director
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 IDFC Limited on 24 August 2022 appointed Mahendra N Shah as its new managing director
(MD).
 He will take over the post on 1 October 2022.
 Shah will replace incumbent MD Sunil Kakar, whose term will end on September 30, 2022.
 Prior to this appointment, Shah was Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of IDFC since
May 2019.
Samir V. Kamat appointed as DRDO chief
 Distinguished Scientist Dr Samir V Kamat has been appointed as the new chairman of the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
 Kamat will succeed Dr G. Satheesh Reddy who has been appointed as Scientific Adviser to
Defence Minister.
 Earlier, Dr Kamat was Director General of Naval Systems & Materials at DRDO since July 2017.
 DRDO Founded: 1958
 Headquarters: New Delhi
Govt appoints K Subramanian as Executive Director for India at IMF
 Former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian has been appointed as
India’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
 His term will begin from November 2022 & will continue for a period of 3 years.
 He will succeed Surjit Bhalla, the current Executive Director for India at IMF.
 Subramanian was the youngest CEA in the finance ministry between 2018 and 2021.
DreamSetGo appoints Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador
 DreamSetGo, a sports experiences and travel platform, has announced Sourav Ganguly as its
first brand ambassador.
 The company was launched in 2019 for people to get access to worldwide sporting events and is
owned by Dream Sports.
 As the “Supercaptain" for the company, he will promote its curated experiences offered through
its key partnerships with Manchester City, Chelsea FC, etc.
VVS Laxman named Interim Head Coach for Asia Cup 2022
 VVS Laxman has been named the interim head coach for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.
 He will oversee the team’s preparation in the absence of Rahul Dravid, who tested positive for
COVID-19.
 Laxman was named the NCA chief recently after Rahul Dravid vacated the post in November in
2021.
 Earlier, he was named head coach for Ireland-bound Indian side which was captained by Hardik
Pandya.
Govt extends tenure of Meenesh Shah as NDDB Chairman for 6 months
 The Central govt has extended the tenure of Meenesh C Shah, as the chairman of the National
Dairy Development Board (NDDB), for another six months until 30 November 2022.
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 This is the second time he has been given the extension.

 Shah was appointed as the Chairman of NDDB in 2021.
 Before Shah, Dilip Rath was the chairman of NDDB who resigned from the post in December
2020.
 NDDB Founded: 1965
Vikram Doraiswami appointed as next High Commissioner of India to UK
 Vikram Doraiswami, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1992 batch, has been appointed as
the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
 He will succeed Gaitri Issar Kumar, who retired on 30 June 2022.
 Mr Doraiswami is presently the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.
 Pranay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Mali military appoints Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga as interim PM
 In Mali, the military has appointed Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga as interim Prime Minister after the
country's civilian PM Choguel Kokalla Maiga was admitted to hospital.
 Before this appointment, Colonel Maiga was working as a Government Spokesman and Minister
of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation.
 Choguel Kokalla was named premier after the military took power in August 2020.
Debasisa Mohanty appointed as director of NII
 Senior scientist Debasisa Mohanty has been appointed as the director of the National Institute
of Immunology (NII).
 He is currently working as the staff scientist with the NII.
 The Govt awarded him the National Bioscience Award for Career Development, one of the
highest Indian science awards, for his contributions to biosciences, in 2009.
 NII Founded: 1981
 Founder Director: G.P. Talwar
Rajesh Verma appointed as Secretary to President Droupadi Murmu
 Odisha cadre IAS officer Rajesh Verma has been appointed as the Secretary to President
Droupadi Murmu.
 He replaces the incumbent Kapil Dev Tripathi, a 1980-batch IAS officer.
 Verma is currently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & has also served as
principal secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.
 Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India on 25 July 2022.
Centre extends Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla's tenure for one year
 The Central Govt on 19 August 2022 extended term of Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla
by one year to August 22, 2023.
 This is his third extension in the post.
 He was initially set to retire in November 2020.
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 Bhalla, a 1984-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as the Home
Secretary in August 2019.
Alkesh Kumar Sharma appointed to high-level UN internet panel
 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed India's Electronics and Information
Technology Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma to the 10-member Internet Governance Forum
(IGF) Leadership Panel.
 In addition, Guterres' envoy on technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, was also appointed to the
panel.
 The panel's role is to deal with "strategic and urgent issues" of the internet.
William Ruto declared winner of Kenyan presidential election
 In Kenya, Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya's presidential
election.
 He narrowly defeated his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5 per cent of the vote.
 This was the first time Mr Ruto had run for president.
 He has served as deputy president for 10 years.
 Mr Ruto will succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
 Kenya Capital: Nairobi
 Currency: Kenyan shilling
Gurdeep Randhawa: 1st representative of Indian community in Germany
 Indian-born entrepreneur Gurdeep Singh Randhawa has been elected as the first representative
of the Indian community in Germany.
 He has been tasked to make concerns of the Indian community heard & also to encourage them
to become politically active.
 Randhawa is a member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU).
 CDU is Germany’s strongest political party, headed by Friedrich Merz.
Govt extends tenure of DCGI chief VG Somani by three months
 Union govt has extended the tenure of Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) VG Somani by 3
months.
 His term was set to end on 14 August 2022.
 In 2019, the government appointed Dr Somani as DCGI for a period of three years to head
India’s apex drug regulatory agency Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
 Dr Somani played a key role in the approval of Covid-19 vaccines.
Mastercard signs on 4 badminton players as brand ambassadors
 Badminton players Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
will come on board as brand ambassadors of Mastercard in India.
 They all have been the winners at the Thomas Cup 2022 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth
Games.
 This partnership is in line with the efforts of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Digital India.
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Government appoints 11 new High Court Judges

 The Government has notified the appointments of another 11 High Court Judges in the Punjab
and Haryana High Court.
 The appointments include the names Nidhi Gupta, Namit Kumar, Harsh Banger, and more.
 On 13th August, 2022, the govt had appointed 26 High Court Judges in the High Courts of
Allahabad, Andhra, Telangana, Gauhati, Orissa and Himachal Pradesh.
Government reappoints four independent directors on RBI central board
 The Central govt has reappointed four independent directors on the RBI central board for a
term of four years.
 The government has re-nominated Satish K Marathe, S Gurumurthy, Revathy Iyer & Sachin
Chaturvedi as part-time, non-official directors.
 Their current tenure ends on September 18, 2022.
 Non-official directors are appointed for a period of 4 years & are eligible for re-appointment.
Airtel to re-appoint Gopal Vittal as Managing Director for 5 years
 Bharti Airtel's shareholders have approved the re-appointment of Gopal Vittal as MD of the
company for a period of five years with effect from February 1, 2023.
 Vittal was re-appointed as the MD-CEO with effect from February 1, 2018 for a period of 5 years,
(upto January 31, 2023).
 His re-appointment was due for another term of five years (that is from February 1, 2023 to
January 31, 2028).
R K Tyagi takes charge as director of operations at PowerGrid
 PowerGrid Corporation has announced that R K Tyagi has assumed charge as its director of
operations.
 He will hold the office till the date of his superannuation i.e. March 31, 2026 or until further
orders, whichever is earlier.
 Power Grid Corp is an Indian public sector undertaking engaged in transmission of bulk power
across different states of India.
 It is headquartered in Gurgaon.
Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Ríos appointed UNMOGIP Head of Mission
 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Ríos of
Argentina as Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military
Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
 He succeeds Major General José Eladio Alcaín of Uruguay.
 UNMOGIP was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Cricketer Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 11 August 2022 named cricketer Rishabh Pant as the
brand ambassador of the state.
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 Pant was born in Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district.

 He plays as a middle-order wicket-keeper-batter for the Indian cricket team.
 In IPL, he represents Delhi Capitals and is captain of the team.
 Uttarakhand Capital: Gairsain (summer), Dehradun (winter)
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 8th time

 Nitish Kumar on 10 August 2022 took oath as the Bihar chief minister for the eighth time.
 Nitish Kumar has earlier served as the Union Minister under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
 Tejashwi Yadav was also administered the oath of office as deputy CM in a ceremony at Raj
Bhawan.
 Bihar capital: Patna
 Governor: Phagu Chauhan
Power Grid Corporation appoints Pramod Kumar as CFO
 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has appointed Pramod Kumar as chief financial officer
(CFO) of the company.
 Before his appointment to the new position, Kumar served as Executive Director (Finance) of
Power Grid Corporation.
 Power Grid was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Gurgaon.
 It is engaged mainly in transmission of bulk power across different states of India.
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's first leftist President
 In Colombia, the first leftist President Gustavo Petro was sworn into office on 7 August 2022.
 He was a former member of Colombia's M-19 guerrilla group.
 The new President also announced that Colombia will stop granting new licenses for oil
exploration.
 Colombia is a country in South America.
 Capital: Bogota
 Currency: Colombian peso
Nallathamby Kalaiselvi becomes first woman director general of CSIR
 Senior scientist Nallathamby Kalaiselvi was on 6 August 2022 appointed as the first woman
Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
 She succeeds Shekhar Mande, who superannuated in April 2022.
 Previously, she was the director of CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute in Tamil
Nadu.
 CSIR is a consortium of 38 research institutes across the country.
Vishwanathan Anand elected deputy president of FIDE
 Vishwanathan Anand, the five-time chess world champion, was on 7 August 2022 elected the
deputy president of FIDE (International Chess Federation).
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 While Arkady Dvorkovich, the incumbent president of FIDE, was re-elected for a second term.
 The elections to the world chess body were held during the FIDE Congress which is being
conducted in Chennai, alongside the 44th Chess Olympiad.
Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India
 Former West Bengal governor & National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Jagdeep
Dhankhar was elected the 14th Vice President of India on 6 August 2022.
 Mr Dhankhar defeated the Opposition’s candidate, Ms Margaret Alva, by a margin of 346 votes.
 He will succeed M Venkaiah Naidu.
 Mr Dhankhar will take the oath of office on 11 August 2022.
Centre gives cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba one-year extension
 The Government on 5 July 2022 approved a one-year extension in service for Union cabinet
secretary Rajiv Gauba.
 This is his second extension on the post.
 Gauba, former Union Home Secretary, was in 2019 appointed as cabinet secretary for 2 years.
 He was given a one-year extension in August 2021.
 Mr Gauba is said to be the key architect of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Unity Bank appoints Inderjit Camotra as MD & CEO
 Unity Small Finance Bank (SFB) on 5 July 2022 appointed Inderjit Camotra as its managing
director and chief executive officer.
 Unity SFB is a digital-first bank which was recently elevated to a ‘Scheduled Bank’ by RBI.
 The bank commenced its operation in November 2021.
 In January 2022, the bank also appointed Vinod Rai, the former CAG of India, as its Chairman.
BharatPe ropes in SBI Card’s Nalin Negi as CFO
 Fintech startup BharatPe has appointed Nalin Negi, the former chief financial officer of credit
cards issuer SBI Card, as its CFO.
 Negi will spearhead the finance function for New-Delhi based BharatPe and will help make it
Ebitda-positive by March 2023.
 Ebitda stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Justice Uday U Lalit to be the 49th Chief Justice of India
 Justice Uday U Lalit is set to take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on August 27, 2022
with the incumbent, NV Ramana recommending the former as his successor.
 Lalit will have a short tenure of fewer than three months.
 He is only the second judge after justice SM Sikri elevated directly from the bar who will go on to
become the CJI.
 Sikri was CJI between 1971 and 1973.
Vodafone Idea names Ravinder Takkar as Chairman
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 Ravinder Takkar, the MD and CEO of telecom operator Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), will replace
Himanshu Kapania as the telco's new chairman from 19 August, 2022.
 Kapania will step down as non-executive chairman of the board with effect from 18 August.
 However, he will continue to be a part of the VIL board as a non-executive director.
Ranjit Rath takes over as CMD of Oil India
 Ranjit Rath has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil India Ltd (OIL).
 Rath, prior to his appointment as the Oil India CMD, Rath was the CMD Mineral Exploration &
Consultancy Ltd.
 He has also held the positions of the CEO of Khanij Bidesh India Limited, Managing Director of
Bharat Gold Mines Ltd.
 He replaces Sushil Chandra Mishra who retired on 30 June, 2022.
Suresh N Patel sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner
 Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the Central Vigilance
Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.
 Patel has been working as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) since June 2022.
 Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjay Kothari had completed his term as the
CVC on June 24, 2021.
IFS officer Shweta Singh appointed as Director in PMO
 Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Shweta Singh was on 2 August 2022 appointed as a director
in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
 Singh is a 2008-batch IFS officer.
 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Singh’s appointment for a period
of three years from the date of her joining.
Auguste Tano Kouamé appointed World Bank’s Country Director for India
 The World Bank has appointed Auguste Tano Kouamé as the Country Director for India.
 He replaces Junaid Kamal Ahmad who recently completed a five-year term.
 Auguste, a national of Côte d’Ivoire, most recently served as the World Bank’s Country Director
for the Republic of Türkiye.
 World Bank Founded: December 1945
 Headquarters: Washington, D.C., U.S.
 President: David Malpass
Director General of SSB takes additional charge of ITBP
 Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal, SSB Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen on 1 August 2022 took over
the additional charge of Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police in New Delhi.
 Dr. Thaosen is an IPS Officer of the 1988 batch, Madhya Pradesh Cadre.
 IPS Sanjay Arora handed over the charge and customary baton to Dr. Thaosen.
 Raised in 1962, the ITBP guards Indo-China borders.
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Satyendra Prakash assumes charge as Principal DG of PIB

 Satyendra Prakash on 1 August 2022 assumed charge as Principal Director General of the Press
Information Bureau (PIB).
 He is an Indian Information Service officer of the 1988 batch.
 He succeeded Jaideep Bhatnagar who superannuated on 31 July 2022.
 Prior to this, Mr Prakash held the position of Principal DG, Central Bureau of Communication.
Sanjay Arora appointed as the new Delhi Police commissioner
 Sanjay Arora, director general of the ITBP and a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as
the next Delhi Police Commissioner.
 Arora will succeed Rakesh Asthana, whose term ended on 31 July 2022.
 Earlier, Arora was appointed the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) DG in August 2021.
 He has also been awarded the 'Police Medal for Meritorious Service' in 2004.
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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passes away
 The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passed away in August 2022.
 Mr. Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party and de facto leader of
the country in 1985.
 At the time, he was the youngest member of the ruling council known as the Politburo.
 He won the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating a historic nuclear arms pact with US leader
Ronald Reagan.
Noted agri economist Abhijit Sen passes away
 Abhijit Sen, India’s noted agriculture economist and former member of the erstwhile Planning
Commission, passed away on 29 August 2022.
 He was a strong advocate of the public distribution system of food grains and a distinguished
rural economy expert.
 Between 2004 and 2014, Sen served as a member of the Planning Commission.
 He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan for public service in 2010.
Veteran producer Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala passes away
 Veteran filmmaker Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala passed away in August 2022.
 Abdul Gaffar Nadiadwala was known for backing over 50 Hindi films including 1965 film
''Mahabharat'' and hit comedies in the 2000s such as ''Hera Pheri'' and ''Welcome''.
 He had started his film production and media entertainment company in 1953.
Former Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibtey Razi passes away
 Former Governor of Jharkhand, Syed Sibtey Razi passed away on 20 August 2022 in Lucknow.
 He served as the Governor of Jharkhand from the year 2004- 2009.
 Later he was also made the Governor of Assam.
 He was a member of the Rajya Sabha thrice.
 Razi started his political career in 1969.
 He was associated with the Congress party.
Former Olympic football captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee passes away
 Former India football team captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic
fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, passed away in August 2022.
 He was bestowed with the Mohun Bagan Ratna in 2009.
 Banerjee has also won the Santosh Trophy twice as a player (1953, 1955) and once as coach
(1962).
 He also served India as selector.
Kerala’s first tribal novelist, Narayan, passes away
 Kerala’s first tribal novelist and short story writer, Narayan, passed away at the age of 82 on 16
August 2022.
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 Narayan received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 for his first novel 'Kocharethi'.
 The English translation of this novel titled 'Kocharethi: The Araya Woman' won the Crossword
Prize in 2011.
 Narayan's other major works include Ooralikkudi, Vandanam & Aaranu Tholkkunnavar.
Former BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary passes away
 Amitabh Choudhary, the former BCCI acting secretary and ex-president of Jharkhand State
Cricket Association (JSCA) passed away on 16 August 2022 at the age of 58.
 He played a crucial role in developing infrastructure for Jharkhand cricket.
 He assumed the role of India men's team manager on several tours.
 He also held the position of chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passes away at 62
 Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, known as the 'Big Bull' of Dalal Street, passed away on 14
August 2022 at the age of 62.
 With an estimated net worth of around $5.8 billion, Jhunjhunwala was the 36th richest
billionaire in India.
 Akasa Air - India's newest budget carrier airline - was one of the business ventures of
Jhunjhunwala.
 He was also the chairman of Hungama Media & Aptech Limited.
Noted Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna passes away
 Noted Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna passed away at the age of 83 on 11 August 2022.
 Subbanna was the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback singing for his song
“Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta” in the film “Kaadu Kudure”.
 He has sung poetries of famous poets such as Kuvempu & Da Ra Bendre, and got several
awards and honours.
 He was also a singer with Akashvani and Doordarshan.
Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
 Renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passed away on 9 August 2022.
 He was known to work with traditional & modern fashion techniques during his long career.
 By the 1980s he was celebrated as one of the world's most pioneering designers as he worked
with materials from plastic to metal.
 He was awarded the prestigious Kyoto Prize for his dedication to the arts in 2006.
Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan passes away
 Veteran Marathi actor Pradeep Patwardhan, passed away in August 2022.
 He was known for his performance in films such as “Chashme Bahaddar”, “Ek Shodh” and “Mee
Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy”.
 The actor also starred in Bollywood films including Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet.
 Pradeep Patwardhan was well-known for his work in theatre, with Moruchi Mavashi being his
most popular play.
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Assam's eminent Sattriya danseuse Garima Hazarika passes away

 Eminent exponent of Assam's classical Sattriya dance Garima Hazarika passed away at the age
of 83 on 5 July 2022.
 Credited with pioneering the entry of women Sattriya dancers on the stage, Hazarika was also
proficient in Odissi and kathak dance forms.
 Hazarika was conferred with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2006.
 She was also the dance director in 16 Assamese films.
Renowned singer Nirmala Mishra passes away
 Renowned Bengali singer Nirmala Mishra passed away at the age of 81 on 31 July 2022 in
Kolkata.
 Besides Bengali, she also sang several songs in Odia and Assamese films.
 She was conferred with the Sangeet Sudhakar Balakrushna Das Award for her lifetime
contribution to Odia music.
 Her popular Bengali songs include 'Eamon Ekta Jhinuk' & 'Bolo to Arshi'.
NBA legend Bill Russell passes away
 NBA legend William Felton Russell or Bill Russell passed away in July 2022.
 Russell also served as a player coach for the Celtics and became the first black coach of a US
sports team.
 The list of accolades won by him include a hall of fame award, the most valuable player award
five times, the all-star award 12 times, and an Olympic gold medal in the 1956 Melbourne
Olympics.
Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos passes away
 Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos passed away at the age of 94 on 31 July 2022.
 Ramos served as the 12th president of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998.
 During his tenure, he was credited for renewing international confidence in the Philippine
economy.
 Before becoming president, Ramos served as the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
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Neeraj Chopra gifts gold medal-winning javelin to Olympic Museum
 Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has gifted his historic Tokyo Olympics gold medal
winning javelin to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
 The museum has a rich collection of 120 years, which includes the rifle of Abhinav Bindra, who
became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold at Beijing 2008.
 The museum is managed by the International Olympic Committee’s Heritage team.
Virat to become only player to play 100 matches for his country
 Virat Kohli will play for his country in his 100th T20I match and become the only Indian player in
history to play 100 matches for his country in all forms.
 This will happen on 28 August 2022 at Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai.
 Virat has played for Team India in 99 T20I matches so far, scoring 3,308 runs with an average of
50.12.
 He has 30 half-centuries in this format.
Manisha Kalyan becomes 1st Indian to play in UEFA League
 Manisha Kalyan has become the first Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women's
Champions League.
 She made her debut for Apollon Ladies FC in the European Club competition in Engomi, Cyprus.
 She was awarded the AIFF Women's Footballer of the Year for the 2021-22 season.
 Kalyan had produced impressive performances for the national team and Gokulam Kerala in
the Indian Women's League (IWL).
Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket
 Ireland's Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket.
 He holds the record for the fastest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup century.
 He represented Ireland in three Tests, 153 ODIs and 110 T20Is, scoring 5850 runs and scalping 172
wickets.
 He first rose to world-wide fame in the 2011 ICC World Cup when he hit a match winning 113
runs off just 63 balls against England.
Gurdeep Randhawa: 1st representative of Indian community in Germany
 Indian-born entrepreneur Gurdeep Singh Randhawa has been elected as the first representative
of the Indian community in Germany.
 He has been tasked to make concerns of the Indian community heard & also to encourage them
to become politically active.
 Randhawa is a member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU).
 CDU is Germany’s strongest political party, headed by Friedrich Merz.
Dwayne Bravo becomes first cricketer to take 600 wickets in T20s
 Dwayne Bravo has became the first player in T20 cricket history to take 600 wickets.
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 In the ongoing The Hundred competition, he achieved this milestone while playing for his team,
the Northern Superchargers, against the Oval Invincibles, on 11 August 2022.
 Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is second on the list with a total of 466 wickets from 339 matches.
Cricketer Rishabh Pant appointed as brand ambassador of Uttarakhand
 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 11 August 2022 named cricketer Rishabh Pant as the
brand ambassador of the state.
 Pant was born in Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district.
 He plays as a middle-order wicket-keeper-batter for the Indian cricket team.
 In IPL, he represents Delhi Capitals and is captain of the team.
 Uttarakhand Capital: Gairsain (summer), Dehradun (winter)
Ramadhar Singh: 1st Indian psychologist on US Heritage Wall of Fame
 Ahmedabad University professor Ramadhar Singh has been marked on the 'Heritage Wall of
Fame' of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) in the US.
 With this, he has become the only social psychologist from India to receive this honour.
 He has been honoured by the SPSP for his extraordinary contributions to social psychology and
management.
Tennis legend Serena Williams announces retirement
 American legend Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, announced her retirement
from tennis on 9 August 2022.
 Serena will play her last match at the US Open, which is starting on August 29.
 Serena is the only woman to have recorded more than 65 wins across all four Grand Slams.
 She last won a Grand Slam title in 2017 at the Australian Open.
Pranav becomes India's 75th Grandmaster
 Pranav became India's 75th Grandmaster on 7 August 2022.
 He won the Limpedea Open in Baia Mare, Romania to secure his third and final GM norm and
attain the Grandmaster title.
 He finished the tournament with 7 points from nine rounds to complete the GM norm
requirements.
 He had obtained his first GM norm at the Serbia Open in 2021.
 Pranav is the 27th Grandmaster from Tamil Nadu.
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IIT Guwahati develops new method to produce sugar substitute 'Xylitol'
 Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an ultrasound-assisted fermentation method to
produce a safe sugar substitute called "Xylitol" from bagasse, the residue left after crushing of
sugarcane.
 The new method overcomes operational limitations of chemical methods of synthesis.
 The research has been published in Bioresource Technology and Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
journals.
ISRO gets crew module from HAL for launch of Gaganyaan
 ISRO has received two space equipment built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to be
used in the first unmanned development launch of India’s manned space mission, Gaganyaan.
 This is the second crew module fairing (CMF) that ISRO has taken delivery of, for Gaganyaan.
 The CMF is a protective structure that surrounds the actual housing for India’s to-be space
scientists.
Researchers develop 3D printed artificial cornea
 Researchers from Hyderabad have 3D-printed an artificial cornea and transplanted it into a
rabbit’s eye.
 A team of clinicians and scientists from the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, IIT
Hyderabad, and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) collaborated to develop it.
 It was developed from the human donor corneal tissue which would have otherwise been
discarded.
Dr Jitendra Singh unveils India’s first saline water lantern 'Roshni'
 Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched India’s first saline
water lantern "Roshni".
 It uses the sea water as the electrolyte between specially designed electrodes to power the LED
lamps.
 This technology can also be used in hinterlands, where sea water is not available.
 NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology) team has invented the Roshini Lamp.
ISRO successfully completes Gaganyaan's LEM test
 Gaganyaan's Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) of crew escape system was successfully test-
fired from Sriharikota spaceport, in August 2022.
 The system takes away the crew module of Gaganyaan mission in case of any eventuality and
rescues the astronauts.
 The main objectives of the static tests are to evaluate motor ballistic parameters, validate
motor subsystem performance, etc.
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VAR technology to make debut in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India
 Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used for the first time at a FIFA U-17 Women’s
World Cup, to be held in India in October 2022.
 The VAR technology supports the decision-making process of the referee in game-changing
situations.
 It will be the third FIFA women’s tournament to utilise VAR following the U-20 Women’s World
Cup Costa Rica 2022 & the Women’s World Cup France 2019.
Viktor Axelsen, Akane Yamaguchi clinch BWF World Championships title
 Viktor Axelsen clinched his second BWF World Championships title after beating Thailand's
Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Tokyo on 28 August 2022.
 In the men's singles final, Axelsen prevailed over world number 17 Vitidsarn 21-5, 21-16.
 The women's singles title has been retained by Japan's reigning champion Akane Yamaguchi.
 She defeated China's Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the final.
US Open tennis tournament begins in New York
 US Open tennis, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, started in New York on 29 August
2022.
 On day one Daniil Medvedev played with Stefan Kozlov in the first round.
 Serena Williams is expected to play in her final tournament at the US Open.
 She has been the Grand Slam winner for 23 times.
 She won the first of her 23 major singles titles at the event in 1999.
Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games start from 29 August
 In Rajasthan, Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games started in more than 11,000 panchayats on 29
August 2022.
 Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the games at the state-level function organised in
Jodhpur.
 About 2,25,000 teams are participating in these games.
 Under the rural olympics, 6 sports-kabaddi, shooting ball, volleyball, hockey, kho-kho and tennis
ball cricket will be played.
Sports Ministry organises 'Meet the Champion' initiative
 Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry organised - 'Meet the Champion' initiative in 26 schools across
the country on the occasion of National Sports Day on 29 August 2022.
 Few of the prominent athletes who will be the part of this initiative are Commonwealth Games
and World Championships Gold Medalist Nikhat Zareen, Paralympics and CWG medalist
Bhavina Patel, etc.
FIFA lifts suspension of All India Football Federation
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 FIFA has lifted the ban imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the Supreme
Court terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators.
 This decision has cleared the decks for India to host the Women's U-17 World Cup scheduled to
take place on 11-30 October 2022.
 FIFA had suspended the All India Football Federation on August 15 due to third-party
interference.
Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League Meet title in Javelin throw
 Neeraj Chopra has won the javelin throw competition at the Lausanne Diamond League with a
best throw of 89.08 metre.
 With this, Neeraj became the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Diamond League Meet title.
 Neeraj has thus qualified for the Diamond League Finals, which will take place in Zurich,
Switzerland in September.
 He has also qualified for the 2023 World Championships.
James Anderson becomes most successful pacer in international cricket
 England's James Anderson became the first-ever fast bowler to complete 950 wickets in
international cricket on 27 August 2022.
 He attained this historic feat on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
 He broke the record of Australia's Glenn McGrath (949 wickets).
 Overall, Anderson ranks behind Muthiah Muralidaran (1,347), Shane Warne (1,001), and Anil
Kumble (956).
Max Verstappen wins 2022 Belgian F1 Grand Prix
 Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix on 28 August 2022.
 Red Bull's Sergio Perez & Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finished at second and third positions
respectively.
 Verstappen has now won nine of this season's 14 races.
 It was his 71st podium finish & he collected 26 points from this race.
 Verstappen won the Belgian GP in 2021 as well.
Virat to become only player to play 100 matches for his country
 Virat Kohli will play for his country in his 100th T20I match and become the only Indian player in
history to play 100 matches for his country in all forms.
 This will happen on 28 August 2022 at Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai.
 Virat has played for Team India in 99 T20I matches so far, scoring 3,308 runs with an average of
50.12.
 He has 30 half-centuries in this format.
Arjun Erigaisi wins Abu Dhabi Masters Chess tournament
 Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on 25 August 2022 won the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters Chess
tournament.
 He defeated Spain's David Anton Guijarro in the ninth and final round with 7.5 points.
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 Erigaisi is currently at number three in India on the live rating list.

 Erigaisi hails from Telangana & is the 54th grandmaster from India.
 In 2018, he became the first grandmaster from Telangana state.
Asia Cup kicks off in Dubai on 27 August
 The Asia Cup 2022 will kick off on 27 August in Dubai with a match between Sri Lanka and
Afghanistan.
 Defending champion India will kick-start its campaign with a match against Pakistan on 28th
August 2022.
 Earlier, Asia Cup was set to take place in Sri Lanka but due to the economic crisis there, it was
shifted to UAE.
 It will be the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.
Satwik and Chirag claim 1st medal for India in World Badminton C'ship
 The Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a historic medal at the World
Championships in Tokyo in August 2022.
 They became the first-ever Indian pair to claim a medal in the men's doubles competition.
 Ranked number seven in the world, the Indian pair defeated the world number two Takuro Hoki
and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan in the quarterfinals.
First Khelo India Women’s Judo Tournament to start from 27th August
 The first Khelo India Women’s Judo Tournament will start from 27 August 2022.
 The tournament will be held across four zones in the country.
 The national round will be held from 20th to 23rd October 2022 at the KD Jadhav Indoor
Stadium in New Delhi.
 The competitors from four age groups will compete during the tournament.
 The tournament includes prize money of 48 lakh rupees.
World U20 Wrestling Championships 2022: India finish with 16 medals
 India finished their campaign at the World U20 Wrestling Championships 2022 with a total of 16
medals (1 gold, 4 silvers & 11 bronze).
 During the championship, Antim Panghal became the first ever Indian woman to win a gold
medal in the U-20 world wrestling championships.
 Japan with 9 gold medals topped the medal tally.
 The championship was held in Sofia, Bulgaria between 15–21 August 2022.
Indian men's volleyball team wins bronze medal in U-18 Championship
 Indian men's volleyball team won bronze medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18
Championship in Tehran on 22 August 2022.
 In the preliminary league match too, India defeated Korea but lost to Iran in the semifinal.
 The Indian U-18 team has qualified for the FIVB World U-19 Men’s Volleyball Championship.
 Japan clinched the gold after beating Iran in the final match.
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India ranks 3rd at International Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad

 India secured the third rank in the medal tally at the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy
and Astrophysics (IOAA).
 India held the third position jointly with Singapore with students winning three gold and two
silver medals.
 Iran's official team with 5 gold medals secured the first position in the medal tally.
 The 15th IOAA was held in Kutaisi, Georgia, from 14 to 21 August 2022.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandha beats Magnus Carlsen at Crypto Cup
 Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa created history by winning three games in a row
and defeating reigning five times World chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen at the FTX Crypto
Cup, in August 2022.
 In May 2022, he defeated Magnus Carlsen at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess
tournament.
 Praggnanandhaa, in 2016 became the youngest international master in history at age 10.
Maharashtra declares ‘Dahi Handi’ an official sport
 'Dahi-Handi' will now be recognised as an official sport in Maharashtra.
 "Pro-Dahi-Handi" competitions will also be organised in the state.
 Dahi-Handi will be recognised under the sports category in Maharashtra.
 The 'Govindas' will get jobs under the sports category.
 “Dahi Handi”, meaning “curd in an earthen pot”, is a popular event in the state associated with
Janmashtami.
Indian para shuttlers Pramod Bhagat & Sukant Kadam clinch Gold medal
 Indian para shuttlers Pramod Bhagat & Sukant Kadam won the Gold medal at the Thailand
Para-Badminton International tournament held in Pattaya.
 They defeated the Indonesian pair of Dwiyoko & Fredy Setiawan in the men's doubles final.
 India bagged a total of 17 medals (4 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze) at the Thailand Para-
Badminton International, which concluded on 20 August 2022.
Antim Panghal wins gold medal at U-20 World Wrestling Championship
 17-year-old wrestler, Antim Panghal on 19 August 2022 became the first Indian woman wrestler
to win the Gold medal at the U-20 World Wrestling Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria.
 She defeated Kazakhstan's Atlyn Shagayeva 8-0 in the finale in the women's 53kg category.
 Antim belongs to Haryana’s Hisar district.
 It was the 45th edition of the U-20 World Wrestling Championship.
Maharashtra declares ‘Dahi Handi’ an official sport
 Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced that 'Dahi-Handi' will now be recognised as an
official sport in the state.
 The govt will introduce "Pro-Dahi-Handi" competitions in the state.
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 The 'Govindas' will also get jobs under the sports category apart from Rs 10 lakh insurance
cover.
 “Dahi Handi” is a popular event in the state, associated with Lord Krishna’s birthday,
Janmashtami.
Paralympian Rahul Jakhar wins Gold in 2022 WSPS Shooting World Cup
 Paralympian Rahul Jakhar on 18 August 2022 won the gold medal in the 2022 WSPS Shooting
World Cup in Changwon, South Korea.
 He won the gold medal in the 25-metre competition.
 Besides Rahul, Avani Lekhara & Pooja Agarwal won the silver and bronze medals respectively.
 While Avani won the silver in the 10-metre category, Pooja won the bronze in the 25-metre
category.
Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket
 Ireland's Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket.
 He holds the record for the fastest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup century.
 He represented Ireland in three Tests, 153 ODIs and 110 T20Is, scoring 5850 runs and scalping 172
wickets.
 He first rose to world-wide fame in the 2011 ICC World Cup when he hit a match winning 113
runs off just 63 balls against England.
Durand Cup, oldest football tournament in Asia starts from August 16
 The oldest football tournament in Asia, Durand Cup is scheduled to start from August 16, 2022.
 The opening match will be played between FC Goa and Mohammedan SC at the Vivekananda
Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
 Durand Cup is one of the three major football tournaments in India, the other two being Indian
Super League and Super Cup.
 The tournament is in its 131st edition.
Dwayne Bravo becomes first cricketer to take 600 wickets in T20s
 Dwayne Bravo has became the first player in T20 cricket history to take 600 wickets.
 In the ongoing The Hundred competition, he achieved this milestone while playing for his team,
the Northern Superchargers, against the Oval Invincibles, on 11 August 2022.
 Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is second on the list with a total of 466 wickets from 339 matches.
First Khelo India Women's Hockey League U-16 to be held from 16 Aug
 1st Khelo India Women's Hockey League under-16 will be held at the Major Dhyanchand
Stadium in New Delhi from 16-23 August 2022.
 A total of 16 teams from across the country are participating.
 56 matches will be played and over 300 players will compete in Phase 1 of the league.
 The Sports Authority of India has allocated Rs 53.72 lakh for 3 phases, which includes prize
money of Rs 15.5 lakh.
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Meghalaya to host 2nd edition of North East Olympics from 30th October
 Meghalaya will host the upcoming 2nd edition of the North East Olympics from 30 October to 6
November 2022 in Shillong.
 The 1st edition of the Games was held in Manipur in 2018, with 12 disciplines.
 In this edition, about 4,000 participants from 8 North Eastern states will compete in 18
disciplines at 13 venues spread across Shillong.
 Meghalaya Governor: Satya Pal Malik
 CM: Conrad Sangma
Bhavani Devi bags gold at Commonwealth Fencing Championship
 India's Bhavani Devi on 10 August 2022 won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing
Championship 2022 in the Senior Women's Sabre Individual category.
 She defeated Veronika Vasileva of Australia 15-10 to win the title in London.
 She had created history by becoming the lone Indian fencer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics after
she reached the quarter-final of the 2020 Fencing World Cup.
Renuka Singh at 18th spot in ICC Women's T20I Rankings for bowlers
 Renuka Singh has got the 18th spot in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings for bowlers after finishing
as the top wicket-taker in the Commonwealth Games 2022.
 Renuka's 11 wickets have rewarded her with a top 20 entry for the first time.
 Australian opening batter Beth Mooney has regained the top spot for batters in the ICC
Women's T20I Player Rankings.
Sunil Chhetri & Manisha Kalyan named AIFF Footballer of Year
 Manisha Kalyan & Sunil Chhetri have been named the AIFF Women's and Men's Footballer of
the year respectively for the 2021-22 season.
 For Kalyan, it was her first Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
 While Chhetri has been honoured for the seventh time with this award.
 He was first named for the award in 2007.
 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Founded: 1937
 Headquarters: Delhi
Tennis legend Serena Williams announces retirement
 American legend Serena Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, announced her retirement
from tennis on 9 August 2022.
 Serena will play her last match at the US Open, which is starting on August 29.
 Serena is the only woman to have recorded more than 65 wins across all four Grand Slams.
 She last won a Grand Slam title in 2017 at the Australian Open.
44th Chess Olympiad ends; India's men & women team win bronze medal
 The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Chennai on 28 July
concluded on 9 August 2022.
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 India ‘B’ team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while India ‘A’ women’s team
finished third.
 The Uzbekistan team won the gold medal in the men's section.
 The next edition of the Chess Olympiad will be held in Budapest in Hungary in 2024.
2022 Commonwealth Games: India finishes fourth with 61 medals
 The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham concluded on 8 August 2022.
 India finished fourth in the medals tally with 61 medals comprising 22 gold, 16 silver and 23
bronze in the event.
 India bagged a total of 12 medals in wrestling, the most in any sport in the 2022 Games.
 Australia topped the medals tally with a total of 178 medals.
Satwik & Chirag win India's 1st gold medal in Men's Doubles Badminton
 India's Satwik Sai Raj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on 8 August 2022 won the Gold medal in
Badminton men's doubles final at CWG 2022.
 This is the first ever Indian Men's Doubles Badminton gold medal at the Commonwealth games.
 They defeated Ben Lane & Sean Mendy with a score of 0-2 in the final.
 Earlier, PV Sindhu had won the gold medal in the women's singles category at the CWG on 8
August.
PV Sindhu wins gold in women's singles final at Commonwealth Games
 PV Sindhu defeated Michelle Li of Canada in the final badminton match of women's singles at
the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, to win a gold on 8 August 2022.
 She beat Michelle Li by 21-15, 21-13.
 This is the first-ever Commonwealth Games singles gold of Sindhu's career.
 PV Sindhu has earlier won a silver and a bronze from the 2018 and 2014 editions of the event.
Kidambi wins bronze medal; Indian women's cricket team wins silver
 Kidambi Srikanth won bronze in the men’s badminton singles at the Commonwealth Games, on
7 August 2022.
 Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won bronze in the badminton women’s singles after
defeating Australia’s Chen Hsuan-Yu Wendy and Gronya Somerville in straight games 21-15, 21-
19.
 Indian women's cricket team won a silver medal after losing to Australia.
Sagar Ahlawat wins silver medal at CWG in boxing
 India ended its campaign in boxing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with Sagar
Ahlawat winning a silver medal.
 He lost to England's Delicious Orie in the over 92 kg division final.
 India won seven medals (three gold, one silver and three bronze) in the boxing events.
 It had bagged nine medals with three gold in 2018 in Gold Coast earlier.
Para table tennis player Bhavina Patel clinches gold medal in CWG
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 India's para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won gold medal after defeating Ifechukwude
Christiana Ikpeoyi of Nigeria in the women's singles - Classes 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games
2022 on Aug 06.
 She dominated Ikpeoyi in straight sets by 3-0 ( 12-10, 11-2, 11-9).
 This is her second big medal after the silver at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.
Vishwanathan Anand elected deputy president of FIDE
 Vishwanathan Anand, the five-time chess world champion, was on 7 August 2022 elected the
deputy president of FIDE (International Chess Federation).
 While Arkady Dvorkovich, the incumbent president of FIDE, was re-elected for a second term.
 The elections to the world chess body were held during the FIDE Congress which is being
conducted in Chennai, alongside the 44th Chess Olympiad.
Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen bags gold medal at CWG 2022
 Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen on 7 August 2022 won the gold medal in women's 50kg light
flyweight event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
 Nikhat defeated Carly MC Naul in the finale by a 5-0 margin.
 It was the maiden gold medal for Nikhat at the Commonwealth games.
 Nikhat had also won the gold medal in the 52kg category at the Women's World
Championships in May 2022.
Eldhose Paul becomes first Indian to win triple jump gold medal at CWG
 Kerala's jumper Eldhose Paul, on 7 August 2022 became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in
the men's triple jump at the Commonwealth games.
 Eldhose won the gold medal with the best jump of 17.03m.
 It is also India's first athletics Gold medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
 Meanwhile, India's Abdulla Aboobacker also won silver with a 17.02m jump at the event.
Vinesh Phogat wins gold in freestyle wrestling at CWG 2022
 India's Vinesh Phogat on 6 August 2022 won gold in women's 53kg freestyle wrestling at the
ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
 She defeated Sri Lanka's Chamodya Keshani Maduravlage in the final.
 This is the third consecutive time Phogat has won gold in Commonwealth Games.
 Besides Phogat, India's Ravi Dahiya also won a gold medal in the men's 57kg wrestling.
Mohit Grewal, Divya Kakran win bronze medals
 Mohit Grewal has won a bronze medal in the men's freestyle 125 kg category at the
Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
 He defeated Jamaica's Aaron Johnson.
 The Indian wrestler clinched the medal in only 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
 Indian wrestler Divya Kakran won a bronze medal in the women’s 68 kg freestyle category in the
Commonwealth Games 2022.
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Tamim Iqbal becomes first Bangladeshi batter to score 8000 runs in ODI
 ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal became the first batter of Bangladesh to score 8000 runs in the ODI
during the first ODI being played against Zimbabwe in Harare.
 He accomplished this achievement after playing 239 matches with a career average of 37.20.
 He has also scored 14 ODI centuries.
 Tamim has now joined the list of players like Sachin Tendulkar who have scored over 8000 runs
in ODIs.
India beat Bangladesh 5-2 to lift SAFF Under-20 football championship
 India lifted the SAFF U-20 football championship trophy by defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in the
final at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 5 August 2022.
 India won this championship for the second consecutive time.
 SAFF - South Asian Football Federation.
Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik And Deepak Punia clinch gold medal at CWG
 On 5 July 2022, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Deepak Punia delivered gold medals for India
in wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Birmingham.
 In the men's 65kg final, Bajrang defeated Canada's Lachlan McNeil while in the women's 62kg
final, Malik beat Canada's Ana Godinez Gonzalez.
 Deepak defeated Pakistan's Muhammad Inam in the men's 86kg final to clinch his first
Commonwealth gold.
Indian Army organise first ever 'Machhal Women's Cricket League'
 In north Kashmir, the Indian Army along with local authorities organised the first ever Machhal
Women's Cricket League.
 The Indian Army organised this league to engage the youth of border districts, residing along
the line of control (LOC), in sports activities.
 The girls from Machhal, Pushwari and Dudi villages participated in the game.
Anshu Malik wins silver in 57kg wrestling at Commonwealth Games 2022
 Wrestler Anshu Malik on 5 July 2022 won a silver medal in the Women’s Freestyle 57kg category
final at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
 She came up short against Odunayo Folasade Adekuoroye of Nigeria by 3-7 in the final.
 Earlier, Anshu had beaten Irene Symeonidis of Australia in the quarterfinal.
 In 2021, Anshu became the first Indian woman to win a silver at the World Wrestling
Championships.
Rupal Chaudhary: 1st Indian to win two medals at U20 Athletics C'ships
 Rupal Chaudhary has become the first Indian athlete to win two medals at the World U20
Athletics Championship.
 After winning a 4x400m relay race silver, she won bronze in the women’s 400m race.
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 Rupal clocked 51.85 seconds to finish third behind Yemi Mary John (51.50) of Britain & Damaris
Mutunga (51.71) of Kenya on 4 August 2022.
 On 2 August, she had won a silver in the 4x400m relay race.
Murali Sreeshankar wins silver in men's long jump final
 India's Murali Sreeshankar clinched a silver medal in the men's long jump event at the
Commonwealth Games on 4 August 2022.
 This is India's second medal from the Track and Field event during the Birmingham Games 2022.
 Sreeshankar, a national record holder, soared to 8.08m in his fifth attempt to finish second
behind Laquan Nairn of Bahamas in the men's long jump final.
Sudhir wins India's first Gold medal in Para-Powerlifting
 In the Commonwealth Games, Para-powerlifter Sudhir clinched gold medal in the men's
heavyweight final with the best weight of 212 kg.
 Sudhir won India's first gold in Para-Powerlifting at Commonwealth Games.
 He defeated Nigeria's Ikechukwu Obichukwu by 0.9 points as his final score read a games
record 134.5 points for the gold.
Indian Judoka Tulika Maan claims silver medal
 Indian Judoka Tulika Maan bagged the silver medal in the women’s 78 kg final against Sarah
Adlington of Scotland.
 This took India’s medal tally at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 22 to 16.
 Indian weightlifter Gurdeep Singh bagged the bronze medal in the men's 109-plus kg final with
a combined weight of 390kg.
 India's Saurav Ghosal clinched the bronze medal in squash men's singles.
Lovepreet Singh wins bronze medal in Commonwealth Games
 Lovepreet Singh has bagged a bronze medal at Commonwealth Games in men's 109kg
weightlifting while setting a national record in the clean and jerk round.
 He lifted a personal best of 355 kg, including a new national record of 192 kg in clean and jerk,
to finish third on the podium.
 Nyabeyeu of Cameroon claimed the gold medal while Jack Opeloge of Samoa bagged the
silver.
Commonwealth Games: India win first-ever gold medal in Lawn Bowls
 India on 2 August 2022 clinched their first-ever gold medal in Lawn Bowls after defeating South
Africa in the final of the Women's Fours event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
 The quartet of Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey led India to
their first-ever medal in this sport.
 It was India's fourth gold medal at the ongoing CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
Indian men's table tennis team clinches gold at CWG 2022
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 The Indian men's table tennis team won the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham on 2 August 2022.
 India defeated Singapore by 3-1 in the final.
 This is India's third gold medal at the CWG in the men's team event having earlier won in 2010
and 2018.
 On 2 August 2022, the Indian women's lawn bowls team also won its first-ever gold at the
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates 4th ONGC Para Games in New Delhi
 Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on 2 August 2022 inaugurated the 4th ONGC Para Games in
New Delhi.
 Nearly 275 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from across the country are participating in these
Games.
 These all are employees of 8 central oil & gas public enterprises.
 The first edition of the ONGC Para Games was held in 2017.
Harjinder Kaur wins bronze medal at Commonwealth Games 2022
 Harjinder Kaur won a bronze medal at the women's 71kg final at Commonwealth Games 2022.
 She brought India its seventh weightlifting medal and ninth overall of the Commonwealth
Games 2022.
 Harjinder's total attempt was of 212 kg (93 in snatch and 119 in Clean & Jerk).
 England's Sarah Davies won a gold medal.
Shushila Devi wins silver medal in judo 48kg final at the CWG 2022
 Indian judoka Shushila Devi Likmabam on 1 August 2022 won a silver in the women's judo 48 kg
final at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
 Sushila came up short against South Africa's Michaela Whitebooi in the final.
 While in men's category, Vijay Kumar Yadav won a bronze medal in the judo - 60kg final.
 India has so far won 9 medals which include 3 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.
England beat Germany to win UEFA Women's Euro 2022
 England on 31 July 2022 won the 2022 UEFA European Women's Football Championship at
Wembley Stadium in London.
 England defeated the eight-time champions Germany by 2-1 in the final.
 It is the first time since 1966 that England won an international trophy.
 The Euro 2022 was the 13th edition of the UEFA Women's Championship which took place from
6 July to 31 July 2022 in England.
India's Sanket Sargar wins silver in 55kg category weightlifting
 Sanket Mahadev Sargar won the silver medal in the men's 55kg category weightlifting in
 He led in the snatch event with a lift of 113 kgs.
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 He then produced a great performance in the clean and jerk too where he lifted 135kg in his first
attempt and then failed at both his attempts to lift 139 kgs.
 He finished with a total lift of 248 kgs.
Gururaja Poojary wins bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022
 Gururaja Poojary won a bronze medal in the men's 61kg final at the Birmingham
Commonwealth Games 2022 in July 2022.
 Poojary successfully pulled off a combined lift of 269kg, (118kg in snatch and 151kg in clean and
jerk) to ensure India's second medal of the Games.
 He had won a silver medal at the Gold Coast Games in 2018 earlier.
Achinta Sheuli wins third gold medal for India
 Achinta Sheuli won a gold medal - the country's third - in the men's 73kg final in the
 He lifted a highest of 143kg in snatch - which is a Games record - and 170kg in Clean & Jerk
series, combining for an impressive and record-breaking 313 kg.
 This was India's sixth medal at the CWG 2022.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins Gold in men's 67 kg weightlifting at CWG 2022
 Indian weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga on 31 July 2022 won the gold medal in the men's 67 kg
category at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
 He lifted a total of 160kg in the clean and jerk segment to finish with a grand total of 300kg.
 This is India's second gold medal at the CWG after Mirabai Chanu delivered gold on 30 July.
 Chanu had won gold in the women’s 49 kg category.
Max Verstappen wins the 2022 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix
 Red Bull's Max Verstappen on 31 July 2022 won the Hungarian Formula1 Grand Prix.
 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and his teammate George Russell came at the second and third
positions respectively.
 Verstappen has won 8 races in 2022 so far - Saudi Arabian GP, Emilia Romagna GP, Miami GP,
Spanish GP, Azerbaijan GP, Canadian GP, French GP, & now the Hungarian GP.
 It was also his 70th podium finish.
Anahat Singh: India's youngest athlete at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
 14 years old Squash player Anahat Singh is India's youngest athlete to participate in the
ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham.
 She hails from Delhi & is currently studying in Class 9.
 She was selected for the Indian team following her victory at the Asian Junior Squash in 2022.
 On 29 July 2022, Anahat won her debut match at the CWG 2022 by defeating her opponent
Jada Ross.
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National Conference of Labour Ministers to be held from 25 August
 PM Narendra Modi will address the National Conference of Labour Ministers of all States and
Union Territories on 25 August 2022.
 The two-day Conference is being organised by the Labour and Employment Ministry at Tirupati
in Andhra Pradesh.
 It will have four thematic sessions.
 These include integrating the e-Shram portal for onboarding social security schemes.
Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Tashkent
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Defence Ministers’ Meeting, which is set to take place on 24 August 2022 in Tashkent,
Uzbekistan.
 During the Annual Meeting, Defence Cooperation issues among the SCO Member States will be
discussed.
 The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security organization.
 SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
National Security Strategies Conference 2022 inaugurated
 Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a two day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference
2022 in New Delhi on 17 August 2022.
 The Conference is being attended by 600 officers from across the country, physically and
virtually.
 On the first day of the conference, deliberations were held on various aspects of national
security, including counter-terrorism, radicalisation, etc.
NMDC,FICCI to organise Conference on minerals and metal Industry
 National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) and FICCI (Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and Industry) will be organizing a conference on the Indian minerals
and metals industry on 23-24 August 2022.
 It will held on the theme ‘Transition Towards 2030 & Vision 2047’ in New Delhi.
 It is being organised in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Steel and Mines.
National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks inaugurated
 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Conference of Rural
Cooperative Banks in New Delhi on 12 August 2022.
 It was organized by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National Federation of State
Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB).
 Amit Shah also presented Performance Awards to State Cooperative Banks, and District Central
Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
ITU's Regional Standardization Forum for Asia to begin from August 9
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 International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Regional Standardization Forum for Asia and
Oceania region will begin in New Delhi from 9 August 2022.
 Communications Ministry will host the forum on the theme of- 'Regulatory and Policy aspects of
Telecommunications'.
 Over 250 delegates from 20 countries will participate in the Forum.
PM Modi chairs 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the NITI Aayog governing council
held in New Delhi on 7 August 2022.
 The meeting discussed 3 key agendas: 1- crop diversification, 2- implementation of the National
Education Policy & 3- urban governance.
 NITI Aayog council includes all CMs, lieutenant governors of UTs and several Union ministers.
Chabahar Day conference begins in Mumbai
 Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai on 31
July 2022.
 Union Shipping & Waterways Ministry organized this conference on the occasion of ‘Chabahar
Day’.
 This day is celebrated to mark the beginning of the International North-South Transport
Corridor (INSTC).
 The Chabahar port located in Iran will also be part of the INSTC.
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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | September 2022
INDEX
Art and Culture Current Affairs | September 2022 ..................................................................................... 2
Awards and Honours Current Affairs | September 2022 ...........................................................................3
Banking Current Affairs | September 2022 ................................................................................................ 9
Books and Authors Current Affairs | September 2022 ............................................................................. 17
Business and Economy Current Affairs | September 2022 ...................................................................... 19
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs| September 2022 ................................................ 21
Defence Current Affairs| September 2022 ................................................................................................ 23
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | September 2022 ..................................................28
Days and Events Current Affairs | September 2022 .................................................................................33
International Current Affairs | September 2022 ...................................................................................... 40
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | September 2022 ....................................................................... 44
National Current Affairs | September 2022 ............................................................................................. 54
Appointments Current Affairs | September 2022 .................................................................................... 93
Obituaries Current Affairs | September 2022 ......................................................................................... 101
Person in News Current Affairs | September 2022 ................................................................................. 105
Science and Technology Current Affairs | September 2022 ................................................................. 108
Sports Current Affairs | September 2022 ................................................................................................ 110
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | September 2022 .............................................................. 119
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Rosh Hashanah: New year of the Jews celebrated on 26-27 Sept
 Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year is being observed on 26-27
September 2022
 It translates to “head of the year” in Hebrew.
 It is observed on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishrei, the first month in the
civil calendar.
 Yom Teruah is the biblical name for this holy day.
 Teruah means a massive shout by a crowd or the blowing of a horn.
Bathukamma floral festival begins in Telangana
 In Telangana, Bathukamma, the state floral festival began on 25 Sept'22.
 During the nine-day annual festival, women and girls sing and dance around specially arranged
flowers.
 At the end of the festival, the floral arrangements will be immersed in local ponds.
 Bathukamma means ‘Goddess of Life’.
 The main celebrations will be held on October 3 which will be celebrated as Saddula
Bathukamma.
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Publications Division bags nine awards
 Publications Division has bagged nine awards for Excellence in Book Production 2022.
 The award was presented by the Federation of Indian Publishers in New Delhi in September
2022.
 Directorate of Publications Division won six first prizes in the different Categories.
 In 2021, Publications Division won ten awards for its various publications in different categories.
68th National Film Awards presented in New Delhi- II
 Marathi film Funeral will be awarded Best Film on Social Issues.
 Ajay Devgan and Suriya got Best Actor award for films Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and
Soorarai Pottru.
 Aparna Balamurali got Best Actress Award for Soorarai Pottru.
 Sachidanandan KR got Best Director Award for Malayalam Film AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
 Supratim Bhol got Best Cinematography award for Bengali film Avijatrik.
68th National Film Awards presented in New Delhi- I
 President Droupadi Murmu presented the 68th National Film Awards in New Delhi on 30
September 2022.
 Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2020 was given to actress Asha Parekh for her exemplary lifetime
contribution to Indian Cinema.
 The best Feature Film award was given to Tamil film Soorarai Pottru.
 Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ got Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment.
Kumar Sanu and 3 others get Lata Mangeshkar Award
 Noted playback singers Kumar Sanu & Shailendra Singh & music-composer duo Anand-Milind
have been conferred with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award for different years.
 They were presented this prestigious award in Indore on Sept 28, the birth anniversary of Lata
Mangeshkar.
 Sanu was given the award for 2021, Singh for 2019, and Anand-Milind were given for the year
2020.
Uttarakhand awarded for adventure tourism
 Uttarakhand received the first prize in two categories, for the best adventure tourism
destination and all-around development of tourism from the Ministry of Tourism.
 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar awarded this prize to the State Tourism and Culture Minister of
Uttarakhand Satpal Maharaj.
 The awards were presented on the occasion of World Tourism Day which was observed on 27
September.
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J&K felicitated for excellence in achieving UN SDGs

 Jammu and Kashmir has received felicitation for its remarkable contribution towards achieving
17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during last couple of years.
 Secretary, Mining Department, Amit Sharma, received the honour on behalf of J&K government.
 The felicitation ceremony was followed by panel discussion which was led by Union Ministers,
Smriti Irani and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Asha Parekh to be conferred Dada Saheb Phalke Award
 The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 will be awarded to actress Asha Parekh.
 Asha Parekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992.
 She has also served as the head of the Central Board for Film Certification from 1998-2001.
 The 68th National Film Awards will be held on 30 September 2022 and will be presided over by
President Droupadi Murmu.
Cochin International Airport bags ASQ award for ‘Mission Safeguarding’
 The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has been awarded the Airport Service Quality
(ASQ) award 2022 by the Airport Council International.
 The award is considered to be the highest honour in the global aviation sector.
 CIAL received the award for implementing its ‘Mission Safeguarding’ programme, which ensured
seamless traffic & reinforced passenger satisfaction during the pandemic.
2023 Breakthrough Prize winners announced
 The 2023 winners of the Breakthrough Prizes, dubbed the "Oscars of Science," were announced
in Sept '22.
 The winners are Daniel Spielman (Mathematics), Charles Bennett, Gilles Brassard, David Deutsch
& Peter Shor (Fundamental Physics) & Clifford Brangwynne & Anthony Hyman (Life sciences).
 These prizes were founded by Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg & Yuri Milner.
Indian author Meena Kandasamy wins Hermann Kesten award
 Indian author & poet Meena Kandasamy has won the Hermann Kesten Prize of the German
chapter of the PEN International writers’ association.
 She has been awarded for her work on themes of caste & ethnic oppression.
 This prize is given to individuals for their outstanding efforts in support of persecuted writers.
 It is named in honour of the German novelist Hermann Kesten.
Indian-origin Suella Braverman wins first Queen Elizabeth II award
 Indian-origin British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been named the winner of the first-
ever Queen Elizabeth II Woman of the Year award.
 She was presented with this award at the Asian Achievers Awards 2022 ceremony in London.
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 These awards were established in 2000 to honour South Asians for their great achievements in
the UK.
 Braverman was previously Attorney General between 2020-2022.
President Draupadi Murmu confers NSS Awards 2020-21
 President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Service Scheme NSS Awards for 2020-21 on
24 Sept'22.
 A total of 42 awards were given.
 2 Universities, 10 NSS Units, their Programme Officers, and 30 NSS Volunteers were awarded.
 NSS is a Centrally Sector Scheme that was launched in 1969 with the objective of developing
the personality of the students through voluntary community service.
NMDC wins National Awards for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability
 National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has been conferred with National Awards
for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability bestowed by ET Ascent in Bengaluru.
 NMDC is the country’s largest iron ore producer.
 Known as the Eco-Friendly Miners, NMDC’s responsible mine planning has been lauded by the
Indian Bureau of Mines with a 5 Star Rating to all its complexes.
RINL Bags National Energy Leader Award
 Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has been awarded the 2021 National Energy Leader
Award.
 It has been awarded National Energy Leader Award for the 4th time consecutively.
 RINL received this award at the 23rd National Award for Excellence in Energy Management
programme, held in New Delhi on 21 Sept '22.
 RINL is also the 1st Integrated Steel Plant to adopt ISO50001 Energy Management System
India wins UN award for hypertension control initiative
 India on 21 Sept 2022 won a United Nations award for its ‘India Hypertension Control Initiative
(IHCI)’.
 The IHCI has been recognized for its exceptional work within India’s existing primary healthcare
system.
 Under this initiative, more than 34 lakh people with hypertension are taking treatment in govt
health facilities.
 IHCI launched: 2017
 Union Health Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya
India's official entry for 2023 Oscars is Gujarati film 'Chhello Show'
 Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' has been selected as India’s official entry to the 95th Academy
Awards (2023 Oscar Awards).
 This film is titled 'Last Film Show' in English & is directed by Pan Nalin.
 It beat SS Rajamouli’s period drama 'RRR' and political drama 'The Kashmir Files'.
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 In 2021, Tamil film 'Koozhangal' ('Pebbles'), directed by Vinothraj PS, was India's official entry at
the Oscars.
GRSE awarded the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar' for 2021-22
 Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata has been awarded the
prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar' by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India for
2021-22.
 It has been awarded for the best implementation of Official Language under Public Sector
Undertakings.
 This is the highest award given by the Govt of India in the field of official language
implementation.
UNICEF appoints climate activist Vanessa Nakate as Goodwill Ambassador
 25-year-old Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate has been appointed as the newest
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
 She has been recognized by UNICEF for her outstanding global advocacy for climate justice for
current and future generations.
 Most recently, UNICEF appointed actress Millie Bobby Brown as its youngest-ever Goodwill
Ambassador.
 UNICEF HQ: New York
 President: Catherine M. Russell
Dr Jitendra Singh presents ’INSPIRE’ awards to 60 Start-Ups
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 16 Sept 2022 presented 'INSPIRE' awards to 60 Start-Ups
and financial support to over 53,000 students.
 The award is instituted by the Department of Science and Technology.
 Under this scheme, during the year 2020-21, a total of 6.53 Lakh ideas and innovations were
received from all States and UT’s of the country.
Swati Piramal conferred with top French civilian honour
 Prominent Indian scientist & Vice Chairperson of Piramal Group Swati Piramal has been
conferred with the France's top civilian honour 'Knight of the Legion of Honour'.
 She has been conferred for her contributions in the fields of business, science, & towards
strengthening Indo-French ties.
 In 2006, she was also awarded the Knight of the Order of Merit, France’s 2nd highest civilian
honour.
Emmy Awards announced-II
 Ted Lasso won Outstanding Comedy Series.
 Lee Jung-jae won Lead Actor in Drama for Squid Game.
 He has become the first Asian star to win the Emmy award.
 Zendaya won Lead Actress, Drama for Euphoria.
 Jean Smart of 'Hacks' won best actress in a comedy series.
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 The White Lotus won Best Limited or Anthology Series.

Emmy Awards announced-I
 The 74th Emmy Awards took place on 12 Sept 2022 in Los Angeles.
 Succession was named the best drama of the year.
 Michael Keaton won the lead actor in a limited series for the show ‘Dopesick’.
 “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph became the second Black winner to win supporting
actress in a comedy series.
 Previously, the award was only won by Jackee Harry for ‘227’.
Likith YP wins bronze medal in Skill of Prototype Modelling
 Likith YP has won bronze medal in the Skill of Prototype Modelling at the WorldSkills
Competition 2022.
 WorldSkills Competition is an international competition of skilled youth among member
countries of WorldSkills International.
 Likith has also won India’s National Skill Competition “IndiaSkills 2021” in Prototype Modelling
Skill.
Singapore confers Meritorious Service Medal to former Navy chief
 Former India Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba was conferred Singapore’s prestigious
military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military).
 He was awarded by President Halimah Yacob in Sept'22.
 He was awarded for his outstanding contributions in enhancing the strong and long-standing
bilateral defence relationship between both the nations.
Lok Nayak Foundation Sahitya Puraskar presented to Tanikella Bharani
 Telugu actor Tanikella Bharani was conferred with the annual Sahitya Puraskar of the Lok
Nayak Foundation in September 2022.
 Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati presented the award to Bharani in Visakhapatnam.
 The award is given annually to a person credited with service for the cause of Telugu literature.
 The Lok Nayak Foundation has been giving this annual award for the past 18 years.
West Bengal bags International Travel Award 2023
 West Bengal has been accredited with the International Travel Award 2023, for 'best destination
for culture' by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an affiliate of the UN World
Tourism Organisation.
 The award will be conferred in Berlin, at the World Tourism & Aviation Leaders' Summit on
March 9, 2023.
 PATWA is an organisation of travel writers that was founded in 1998.
Barack Obama wins Emmy award for his narration in Netflix documentary
 Former US President Barack Obama has won the Emmy Award for his narration in the Netflix
documentary “Our Great National Parks", which features national parks from across the globe.
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 Obama is the 2nd US president after Dwight Eisenhower, to win an Emmy award.
 Earlier, Obama has also received Grammy Awards for the audiobook readings of his memoirs
"The Audacity of Hope" & "A Promised Land."
President confers National Awards to distinguished teachers
 President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards to 46 selected teachers on the
occasion of Teachers' Day in New Delhi on 5 September 2022.
 Each award carried a certificate of merit, a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a silver medal.
 Some of the recipients of the awards are Anju Dahiya, Harpreet Singh, Arun Kumar, Seema Rani,
Neeraj Saxena, Nishi Kumari, and more.
Winners of Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2022 announced
 The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has announced the winners of the 64th Ramon
Magsaysay Award 2022.
 The awardees are: Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia), Bernadette Madrid (Philippines), Tadashi
Hattori (Japan) & Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia).
 The award is named after Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th president of the Republic of the
Philippines.
 It is regarded as “Asia’s Nobel Prize”.
Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 presented
 The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri presented Smart Solutions
Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 on 1 September 2022.
 These awards are an initiative of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and UN to
address city-level accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwD),
women and girls, and the elderly.
67th Filmfare Awards 2022: Winners
 The 67th Filmfare Awards were given out on 30 August 2022 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai.
 The 67th edition of the awards honoured the films released in 2021.
 The Winners are:
 Best Actor: Ranveer Singh for '83'
 Best Actress: Kriti Sanon for 'Mimi'
 Best Director: Vishnuvardhan for 'Shershaah'
 Best Film (Popular Category): 'Shershaah'
 Best Film (Critics’ Choice): 'Sardar Udham'
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SBI partners with Yubi to grow its co-lending capabilities
 With the aim to grow its co-lending portfolio, the State Bank of India (SBI) has partnered with
Yubi, formerly known as CredAvenue.
 As part of this collaboration, Yubi will be assisting SBI in partnering with existing ecosystems of 3
entities - Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) and
Fintechs.
 Founder & CEO of Yubi: Gaurav Kumar
 Founded: 2017
Union Bank of India opens ethical hacking lab
 The Union Bank of India inaugurated the Ethical Hacking Lab at the Cyber Security Centre of
Excellence (CCoE) in Sept 2022.
 The lab with a cyber defence mechanism will protect the bank’s information system, digital
assets, and channels, against potential cyber threats.
 The lab was inaugurated by the bank’s managing director and CEO A. Manimekhalai.
 Union Bank HQ: Mumbai
 Founded: 1919
UCO Bank becomes first lender to get RBI's approval for rupee trade
 UCO Bank has received the RBI’s approval to open a special vostro account with Gazprombank
of Russia for trade settlement in Indian rupees.
 With this, it has become the first bank to receive RBI’s approval to settle trade in Indian
currency.
 On 11 July 2022, RBI issued a circular allowing trade settlements between India and other
countries in rupee.
 UCO Bank CEO: Soma S Prasad
 HQ: Kolkata
RBI cancels Laxmi Co-operative Bank's license
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 22 Sept 2022 cancelled the licence of The Laxmi Co-
operative Bank Ltd in Maharashtra citing inadequate capital & earning prospects.
 After this, depositors will be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount up to a
monetary ceiling of Rs 5 lakh.
 On 10 Aug 2022, RBI had also cancelled the licence of Pune-based Rupee Co-operative Bank
Ltd.
RBI removes Central Bank of India from PCA framework
 RBI has removed the Central Bank of India from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework
on complying with parameters like net non-performing assets (net NPAs) and capital ratios.
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 The PCA norm is a supervisory tool and is imposed when a bank breaches certain regulatory
thresholds.
 RBI had placed Central Bank under PCA in June 2017 due to high net NPAs and negative returns
on assets.
ICICI Lombard introduces digital voice agent to track claim status
 ICICI Lombard has launched an AI-powered digital voice agent in collaboration with Skit.ai, an
AI-based voice automation platform.
 This voice agent will help in simplifying the complex process of seeking claim status while
focusing on customer experience.
 It will also reduce the average call handling time & improve call containment rates.
 ICICI Lombard HQ: Mumbai
 MD: Bhargav Dasgupta
SBI becomes third Indian lender to surpass Rs 5 trillion market cap
 State Bank of India on 14 Sept 2022 became the third lender and seventh Indian company to
cross the Rs 5-trillion market cap.
 The SBI is the only third bank, along with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, to have a market cap of
more than Rs 5 trillion.
 HDFC Bank, India's largest private bank has a market cap of Rs 8.38 trillion, followed by ICICI
Bank, which has a market cap of Rs 6.33 trillion.
HDFC Bank issues India’s first Electronic Bank Guarantee
 HDFC Bank became the first bank in India to issue an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in
partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).
 An Electronic Bank Guarantee eliminates the physical documentation usually associated with a
bank guarantee, and it becomes available in a digital form to the beneficiary.
 The Bank will migrate to e-BG to benefit all its customers.
Air India to dismantle regional headquarters and shift to Gurugram
 Air India is going to dismantle the regional command structure of the airline and shift to a
central headquarter as the new owners, Tata Sons, work on consolidating its airline business.
 The airline currently has 4 regional headquarters headed by 4 regional directors.
 Air India inherited the regional structure of command from the Indian Airlines after the two
airlines were merged in 2007.
Only RBI approved Loan Apps Will Make It To App Stores
 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked the RBI to prepare a ‘white list’ of digital lending
apps to stamp out those using unethical means to exploit vulnerable customers.
 Ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) will ensure that only apps on this list
are hosted on app stores.
 RBI will also be monitoring the 'mule/rented' accounts that are used for money laundering.
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Pieter Elbers takes charge as IndiGo’s new CEO

 Pieter Elbers has joined IndiGo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
 Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta who is set to retire on 30 September, 2022.
 Elbers has previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM Royal Dutch
Airlines since 2014 and is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Air France-KLM
Group.
 Indigo Headquarters: Gurugram
ECB raises interest rates by an unprecedented 75 basis points
 The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by an unprecedented 75 basis points to
tame runaway inflation.
 The Bank lifted its deposit rate to 0.75% from zero and raised the main refinancing rate to
1.25%, their highest level since 2011.
 ECB was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in May 1999
 ECB President: Christine Lagarde
 Headquarters: Frankfurt, Germany
Tata Play ordered to pay ₹450 cr for alleged GST related profiteering
 National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has ordered Tata Play Ltd. to deposit ₹450 crores
with interest for allegedly profiteering after the introduction of GST.
 The alleged profiteering from subscribers was from 1 July 2017 to 31 January 2019.
 The decision came on the basis of an application filed by a consumer based in Karnataka which
led to an investigation.
PhonePe tokenizes 14 million debit and credit cards
 Fintech platform, PhonePe has tokenized 14 million debit and credit cards on the platform which
is in line with the mandatory card tokenization of the RBI.
 PhonePe began developing tokens in December 2021 in accordance with RBI guidelines.
 RBI's deadline for tokenisation of debit and credit cards is September 30.
 Phone Pe CEO: Sameer Nigam
 Tagline: Karte Ja Badhte Ja
RBI places unauthorised forex dealers on alert list
 RBI has issued an ‘Alert List’ containing the names of 34 entities which are neither authorised to
deal in foreign exchange under FEMA nor authorised to operate electronic trading platform for
forex transactions under electronic trading platforms.
 The alert list includes names of companies like Alpari, AnyTrade, Binomo, eToro, FinFxPro,
FXCM, and iFOREX and other such firms.
 RBI HQ: Mumbai
Healthcare in India is expected to reach $50 billion by 2025
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 India's healthcare industry is expected to grow to hit $50 billion in size by 2025, said Union
minister Jitendra Singh.
 Telemedicine is also expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2025
 The prime objective of the government is to reduce import dependence from 80% to below
30% in next 10 years and ensure self-reliance quotient of 80% in med-tech through Make in
India with SMART milestones.
Lord’s Mark Industries got direct insurance broking licence from IRDAI
 Lord’s Mark Insurance Broking, the insurance division of Lord’s Mark Industries, has received the
direct insurance broking licence from IRDAI for selling life and general insurance products.
 The company is in talks with a few leading insurance firms to formalise collaborations with them
for launching life and general insurance products on its platform called Policy King.
 IRDAI HQ: Hyderabad
IDBI Bank re-appoints S Jebaraj as deputy MD for 3 years
 IDBI Bank’s board of directors has approved re-appointing Samuel Joseph Jebaraj as deputy
managing director for three years with effect from September 20.
 Currently, Government holds 45.48 per cent stake in IDBI bank, and Life Insurance Corp of India,
which is currently the promoter of the bank, owns a 49.24 per cent stake.
 IDBI Bank MD and CEO: Rakesh Sharma
IDFC First Bank joins ONDC
 IDFC First Bank has signed up as participant in the Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC), an initiative of the ministry of commerce and industry, to enable early adoption of the
network among its customers.
 A partner app is released which is expected to help small merchants carry out transactions over
ONDC’s electronic network.
 IDFC First Bank MD & CEO: V. Vaidyanathan, HQ: Mumbai
ESAF Bank launches 'rainbow account' for transgender community
 ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd launched a 'Rainbow Savings Account' exclusively for the
transgender community.
 The 'Rainbow Savings Account' scheme comes with a high-interest rate and advanced debit
card facilities.
 The Reserve Bank of India in 2015 directed banks to include a separate column 'third gender' in
all their forms and applications.
 ESAF Small Finance Bank HQ: Thrissur, Kerala
RBI selected HDFC Bank & Precision for retail payments test phase
 RBI said HDFC Bank (in partnership with Crunchfish AB) and Precision Biometric India Private
Ltd. have been selected for the ‘test phase’ of the ‘On Tap’ application facility for the theme
‘Retail Payments’ under regulatory Sandbox.
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 The RBI introduced a Regulatory Sandbox (RS) in 2019 to foster responsible innovation in
financial services, promote efficiency and expand benefits to consumers.
PNB MetLife launches new unit linked insurance plan
 PNB MetLife has launched a new ULIP plan PNB MetLife Goal Ensuring Multiplier (GEM) that
offers customers life insurance coverage and helps them invest methodically with the goal of
creating wealth for the future.
 Customers can choose from 13 different funds to best fit their risk appetite and can also opt for
goal-based fund management strategies.
 PNB MetLife Headquarters: Mumbai
HAL-L&T consortium bags ₹860 cr contract to build five PSLV rockets
 A space consortium formed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was
awarded a Rs 860 crore contract for the next five Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs).
 ISRO has been providing satellite launch services since 1990 through the PSLV, launching 319
customer satellites from 33 countries.
 In September 2016, a PSLV injected 104 satellites into orbit - a world record.
HDFC ERGO to build online insurance platform on Google Cloud
 HDFC ERGO General Insurance has roped in Google Cloud to build an online platform for
selling insurance.
 HDFC ERGO plans to completely migrate to the cloud by 2024.
 Google Cloud will assist the insurance provider with IT systems integration and AI/ML
technologies to build predictive insights and mitigate insurance fraud.
 HDFC ERGO MD & CEO: Ritesh Kumar
RBI tell lenders to adhere to digital loan norms by Nov 30
 RBI said that regulated entities engaged in credit delivery through digital lending will have time
till November 30 to comply with the lending norms for existing digital loans.
 For new and existing customers availing fresh loans, these norms will be applicable immediately.
 The guidelines are applicable to all kinds of digital loans extended by commercial banks, NBFCs
& co-operative banks.
CCI clears PayU's $4.7 billion acquisition of BillDesk
 The Competition Commission of India has approved PayU's $4.7 billion acquisition of online
payments firm Billdesk.
 The deal involves the merger of the two of the country’s largest players in payments gateway
business.
 The PayU-BillDesk deal is the second-largest buyout in the Indian internet sector after
Walmart’s $16 billion acquisition of ecommerce major Flipkart in 2018.
PSU banks to open about 300 branches in unbanked areas by Dec 2022
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 As part of the financial inclusion drive, public sector banks will open 300 branches in unbanked
areas of various states by Dec 2022.
 New branches will cover villages with a population of more than 3,000.
 95 branches will be opened in Rajasthan followed by 54 in Madhya Pradesh.
 Banks were asked to open branches at allocated locations by the respective State Level
Bankers' Committee (SLBC).
India set to become 3rd largest economy in the world
 SBI's Research Report said that India would surpass Germany in 2027 and Japan by 2029 at the
current rate of growth and become the world's 3rd largest economy.
 Indian economy is currently the 5th largest economy in the world.
 For Q1 FY 2022-23, India registered GDP growth at 13.5%. The report said, at this rate India is
likely to be the fastest growing economy in the current fiscal.
Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam takes over as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank CEO
 Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam has taken over as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer.
 Sankarasubramaniam succeeds K V Rama Moorthy and his term would be for a period of 3
years.
 Prior to taking up the new role, Sankarasubramaniam was serving Punjab and Sind Bank as its
Managing Director & CEO.
 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Headquarters: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
HDFC Bank introduces new SMS banking facility for its customers
 HDFC Bank introduced a new SMS banking facility for its customers.
 Customers can now access a wide range of banking services round-the-clock 24/7 x 365 no
matter where they are.
 Customers no longer need to remember or type lengthy pre-defined keywords to conduct SMS
banking thanks to this new SMS facility, which is integrated with AI technology.
 HDFC Bank Tagline: We Understand Your World
IndusInd Bank, ADB join hands to support supply chain financing
 IndusInd Bank signed a strategic partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support
and promote supply chain finance solutions in India.
 The Bank has entered into a partial guarantee programme with ADB with an initial outlay of $70
million (Rs 560 crore), for promoting supply chain finance solutions in India.
 IndusInd Bank MD & CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
SBI Card launches ‘cashback SBI Card’
 SBI Card on announced the launch of ‘cashback SBI Card’ that enables cardholders to earn 5%
cashback on all online spending without any merchant restrictions.
 Consumers can apply for the card on the digital application platform ‘SBI Card SPRINT’.
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 SBI Card was launched in October 1998 by State Bank of India.

 SBI Card MD & CEO: Rama Mohan Rao Amara
 Headquarters: Gurugram
August GST revenue collection up 28% YoY at Rs 1.44 lakh crore
 The gross GST revenue collected in the month of August 2022 stood at Rs 1,43,612 crore, up 28%
on a year-on-year basis.
 With this, the monthly GST revenues have exceeded Rs 1.4 lakh crore for six months in a row.
 In July, the GST collection was Rs 1.49 lakh crore, the second-highest level since its introduction
in July 2017.
SBI lowers India's GDP forecast to 6.8% for FY23
 SBI has revised down India's full-year GDP growth forecast to 6.8 for the financial year FY23.
Earlier, the growth forecast was 7.5%.
 SBI's lowering of GDP growth forecast comes after National Statistical Office (NSO) released
data for the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2022-23, where the economy showed a growth of 13.5%.
 This growth rate is lower compared to 20.1% growth in Q1 of last year.
Moody’s slashes India’s economic growth forecast to 7.7% for 2022
 Moody’s Investors Service slashed India’s economic growth projection for 2022 to 7.7%, citing
dampening of economic momentum in coming quarters on rising interest rates, uneven
monsoon, and slowing global growth.
 Earlier Moody's had projected India's GDP to expand by 8.8% this year.
 Indian economy grew by 8.3% in 2021 after a 6.7% contraction in 2020.
A book on Indian Banking released by Dr Ashutosh Raravikar
 Dr Ashutosh Raravikar has authored a new book titled “Indian Banking in Retrospect - 75 years
of Independence”.
 He is currently The Director of the Department of Economic & Policy Research(DEPR), RBI.
 The book is published by Aswad Prakashan Private Limited.
 Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India has
written the foreword of the book.
Mahindra Finance partners CRIF Solutions
 Mahindra Finance has partnered with CRIF Solutions Private (CRIF) to offer a seamless
onboarding experience for customers seeking loans.
 Mahindra Finance would now leverage an automated decisioning platform StrategyOne - A
Forrester rated Enterprise Business Rules Engine provided by CRIF, to integrate its customer
acquisition channels across multiple retail asset product lines.
AFI partners with HSBC India to support young women athletes
 Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has partnered with HSBC India to support women athletes of
the country, especially the youngsters.
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 Under the partnership, promising girls will be picked from the National Inter District
Championships for Under-14 and Under-16 categories and would be nurtured to perform on the
global stage.
 Selected athletes will receive training in Special coaching camps.
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Selected speeches of PM Modi released in book format
 A collection of selected speeches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was released on September
23, 2022, at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi.
 The book is titled 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas-Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Speaks'.
 The book was released by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Governor of Kerala Arif
Mohammed Khan and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.
‘Muskurate Chand Lamhe aur Kuchh Khamoshiyan’ book released
 Actor Manoj Bajpayee released a book titled 'Muskurate Chand Lamhe aur Kuchh Khamoshiyan'
on 16 Sept 2022.
 The book is a collection of poems.
 It has been authored by Jiwesh Nandan.
 He is a retired IAS officer of UP cadre (1987 batch).
 He has also penned a book named ‘Maha Kumbh: A Spiritual Journey’.
Book titled 'Ambedkar and Modi' released
 A book titled 'Ambedkar and Modi: Reformer’s Ideas Performer’s Implementation' was released
by former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi in Sept 2022.
 The book illustrates life, works and achievements of Dr. B.R Ambedkar.
 The book has been compiled by Bluekraft Digital Foundation.
 A foreword written by Rajya Sabha MP Ilaiyaraaja offers a valuable insight of the works of Dr.
Ambedkar.
‘Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story’ book to release
 Pavan C. Lall is coming up with a new book titled ‘Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the
Pennar Story’.
 It will release on September 12, 2022.
 Pavan C. Lall is a Mumbai-based author and journalist who has written for Fortune magazine’s
Indian edition.
 He is also a winner of the Citi Journalistic Excellence Award in 2016.
Dr Munjpara Kalubhai unveils “Science Behind Suryanamaskar” book
 Minister of State for AYUSH Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai unveiled a book titled “Science
behind Suryanamaskar,” in August 2022.
 It is a collection of evidence-based research on 'Suryanamaskar', one of the most well-known
Yoga asanas.
 This book has been compiled by the All India Institute of Ayurveda's (AIIA) Department of
Swasthavritta and Yoga.
 AIIA Director: Prof. Dr Tanuja Nesari
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Mallika Sarabhai's memoir titled 'In Free Fall' launched

 Acclaimed classical dancer & activist Mallika Sarabhai's memoir titled 'In Free Fall: My
Experiments With Living' was launched on 30 August 2022.
 In the memoir, Mallika has written about her extraordinary yet personal life.
 It is published by Speaking Tiger.
 Daughter of a classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai & space scientist Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika is
an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer.
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Speaks'.
on 16 Sept 2022.
Ambedkar.
Pennar Story’.
Indian edition.
Dr Munjpara Kalubhai unveils “Science Behind Suryanamaskar” book
 Minister of State for AYUSH Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai unveiled a book titled “Science
behind Suryanamaskar,” in August 2022.
 It is a collection of evidence-based research on 'Suryanamaskar', one of the most well-known
Yoga asanas.
 This book has been compiled by the All India Institute of Ayurveda's (AIIA) Department of
Swasthavritta and Yoga.
 AIIA Director: Prof. Dr Tanuja Nesari
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Mallika Sarabhai's memoir titled 'In Free Fall' launched

 Acclaimed classical dancer & activist Mallika Sarabhai's memoir titled 'In Free Fall: My
Experiments With Living' was launched on 30 August 2022.
 In the memoir, Mallika has written about her extraordinary yet personal life.
 It is published by Speaking Tiger.
 Daughter of a classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai & space scientist Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika is
an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer.
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Govt forms 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices
 The central govt has formed a 5-member committee led by V K Paul, member (health) of NITI
Aayog, to consider a "legally enforceable" mechanism for regulating the marketing practices of
pharmaceutical firms.
 Other members of the committee include S Aparna, Rajesh Bhushan, Nitin Gupta & a joint
secretary from the Department of Personnel.
 It is expected to submit its report in 90 days.
ICC announces changes in cricket's playing conditions, Part-2
 Another change in rule would be the ‘Batters returning when caught’: If a batter is caught out
the new batsman coming would be the one taking strikes.
 Also, the new coming batter will need to get ready to face the ball within two minutes of him
reaching the pitch, while the 90 seconds rule for T20 cricket will remain unchanged.
 These changes will come into effect on 1 Oct 2022.
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on 20 Sept 2022 announced several changes to the
playing conditions after it ratified recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men's Cricket
Committee.
 Now Mankad would no longer be considered an unfair play but it would be called a ‘Run-Out’.
 The saliva ban would now be permanent & players would not be allowed to use saliva to make
the ball shine.
Government constitutes an expert committee
 The government has constituted an expert committee to examine and suggest appropriate
measures to address regulatory and other issues to enable scaling up investments by venture
capital and private equity investment.
 The 6-member panel will be headed by former SEBI chairman M Damodaran.
 The committee will suggest measures to further accelerate investment into start-ups and sunrise
sectors.
Centre announces constitution of a national level committee
 Centre has announced the constitution of a national level committee for drafting of the national
cooperation policy.
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 The committee under the Chairmanship of former Union Minister, Suresh Prabhu consists of 47
members from all parts of the country.
 The new policy is being formulated to realize the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi under the
leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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DRDO conducts successful test flight of VSHORADS missile
 DRDO on 27 Sept 2022 successfully flight tested the Very Short Range Air Defence System
(VSHORADS) missile in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
 VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed
indigenously by DRDO’s Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman: Dr Sameer V Kamath
 Founded: 1958
INS Tarkash at Port Gentil, 1st-ever visit by a Navy ship to Gabon
 INS Tarkash made a port call at Port Gentil, Gabon as part of her ongoing deployment in the
Gulf of Guinea (GoG) for anti-piracy patrol.
 This marks the first visit by any Indian Naval Ship to Gabon.
 Recently, it also took part in a Joint Maritime Exercise with the Nigerian Navy on 12-13 Sept
2022.
 It was India & Nigeria’s first joint deployment in support of anti-piracy operations in GoG.
INS Sunayna to participate in an exercise in Seychelles
 INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria Seychelles on 24 Sept'22.
 It will participate in the annual training exercise Operation Southern Readiness of Combined
Maritime Forces.
 This marks the first participation of an Indian Navy ship in Combined Maritime Forces exercise.
 It will be attended by India, the US, Italy, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and ship
participation from the UK and Spain.
Defence Ministry signs contract with BrahMos Aerospace
 Defence Ministry signed a contract on 22 Sept 2022 with BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd (BAPL)
for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles.
 These missiles will be acquired at an overall approximate cost of Rs 1700 Crore under Buy-
Indian Category.
 BAPL is a Joint Venture between India's DRDO & NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia.
 Founded: 1998
 CEO: Atul Rane
Two diving support vessels to be launched in Vishakapatnam
 Two diving support vessels being built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Vishakapatnam for the Indian
Navy, were launched on 22 Sept 2022.
 They are first of the kind ships indigenously designed and built at HSL.
 These ships would be deployed for deep sea diving operations.
 The vessels are 118.4 metres long, 22.8 metres at the broadest point and will have a
displacement of 9,350 tons.
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INS Ajay decommissioned on 19 September 2022

 INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 Sept 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the
nation.
 It was commissioned on 24 Jan 1990 at Poti, Georgia and was part of the 23rd Patrol Vessel
Squadron under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.
 It participated in several naval operations including Op Talwar during Kargil War and Op
Parakram in 2001.
Indian and U.S. Coast Guards hold joint exercise off Chennai’s coast
 The Indian and U.S. Coast Guards held a joint exercise ‘Abhyas-01/22’ off the coast of Chennai
on 19 Sept 2022.
 The exercise focussed on enhancing inter-operability in the field of maritime search and rescue
(SAR), boarding operations and other enforcement duties.
 The Indian Coast Guard is the maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of
India.
 Director General: VS Pathania
Indian Army activates satellite-based internet service in Siachen
 The Indian Army on 18 Sept 2022 activated the satellite-based internet service on the Siachen
Glacier at 19,061 feet.
 This is the world's highest battlefield where satellite-based internet service has been activated.
 Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps collaborated with Bharat Broadband Network Limited for the
implementation of this project.
Indian Navy conducts ENC Yachting Championship at Visakhapatnam
 ENC Yachting Championship was conducted at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by the Indian
Navy Watermanship Training Centre.
 It was held from 13-18 September 2022.
 A total of 46 Yachtsmen and 08 Yachtswomen took part in the Championship.
 Local Ashore B was declared as overall Winner and Fleet B was runner-up for the
Championship.
Sixth edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise 'JIMEX' concludes
 The 6th edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 'JIMEX' hosted by the Indian Navy
concluded in the Bay of Bengal on 17 Sept 2022.
 This edition marked the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.
 The exercise, which commenced on 11 Sept, involved two Phases; exercises at sea and a harbour
phase at Visakhapatnam.
IAF assigns 2 women pilots to fly Chinook helicopter
 For the first time in Indian Air Force (IAF) history, two women combat pilots will fly Chinook
helicopters.
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 Squadron Leaders Parul Bhardwaj and Swati Rathore will fly Chinook helicopter units in the
northern and eastern sectors near Line of Actual Control (LAC).
 India operates a fleet of 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters inducted in 2019-20.
MoU between Indian Navy and Amity University
 On 15 Sep 2022, an MoU was exchanged between the Indian Navy and Amity University Uttar
Pradesh (AUUP).
 As per provisions of the MoU, Amity University will conduct customised courses for the Indian
Navy in niche domains, such as, 5G Technology, Control System Integration, AI, etc.
 In addition, these courses will ensure better placements of Naval personnel upon
superannuation from service.
BSF's first female camel riding squad to be deployed along the border
 BSF's first female camel riding squad will be deployed along the India-Pakistan border in
Rajasthan & Gujarat.
 This Squad will be the first of its kind in the world.
 It will participate for the first time in the BSF Raising Day Parade on 1 December 2022.
 The BSF is India’s primary border-guarding force.
 Founded: 1965
 Director General: Pankaj Kumar Singh
Indian Navy revives Naval training area at Manasbal Lake in Kashmir
 The Indian Navy has revived the Naval training area at Manasbal Lake in Kashmir’s Ganderbal
district after 33 years to provide training to National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets.
 Around 100 NCC Cadets from J&K will participate in the training camp.
 The training in the area was suspended in the early 1990s due to the deterioration of the
security situation.
 NCC Founded: 1948
 Founder: H N Kunzru
INS Satpura & P-8I to participate in naval exercise 'Kakadu'
 INS Satpura and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft reached Darwin in Australia on 12 Sep 22 to
participate in the Multinational Naval Exercise 'Kakadu'.
 This exercise is being hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.
 The 2-week-long Exercise, both in harbour & sea, involves ships & maritime aircraft from 14
Navies.
 Indian Air Force also participated in Exercise 'Pitch Black' in Australia in Aug '22.
6th Japan India Maritime Exercise begins in Bay of Bengal
 The 6th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy
began in the Bay of Bengal on 11 Sept'22.
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 The Indian Navy is represented by 3 indigenously designed and built warships; Sahyadri, a multi-
purpose stealth frigate, and Anti Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti.
 This edition marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012.
Indian Army & Indian Air force conduct joint exercise ‘Gagan Strike’
 Indian Army’s Kharga Corps & Indian Air Force conducted a joint exercise 'Gagan Strike' in
Punjab to showcase the might & prowess of the armed forces.
 The exercise, conducted over 4 days, showcased precision firepower by attack helicopters in
coordination with ground forces.
 Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps spearheaded this exercise.
Kibithu Military Garrison named after Bipin Rawat
 The Kibithu Military Garrison in Arunachal Pradesh has been renamed as 'General Bipin Rawat
Military Garrison' in honour of India's first Chief of Defence Staff.
 As a Colonel, General Rawat commanded his battalion, the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles,
in 1999-2000 at Kibithu.
 General Rawat passed away along with his wife and 12 military personnel in a chopper crash in
December 2021.
MDL launches 3rd Stealth Frigate of Project 17A ‘Taragiri’
 Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) launched the third Stealth Frigate of Project 17A ‘Taragiri’
on 11 September 2022.
 This ship is designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house design organisation viz. Bureau of Naval
Design.
 It will be fitted with a supersonic surface-to-surface missile system.
 The keel of Taragiri was laid on 10 September 2020 & the ship is expected to be delivered by
2025.
HPCL collaborates with Indian Army for CSR project in Kargil
 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has collaborated with the Indian Army for
implementing a CSR project to coach and mentor less-privileged girl students in Kargil.
 The project 'Kargil Ignited Minds' aims to prepare 50 girl students for various national-level
engineering and medical entrance examinations.
Indian Air Force organises seminar on financial awareness
 To educate and familiarise air force personnel about financial planning, the Indian Air Force had
organised a day-long seminar on 9 September 2022.
 Officials from the Reserve Bank of India conducted talks on diverse topics ranging from
financial awareness, bank frauds, the role of ombudsmen, among others.
 Approximately 400 Air Warriors across all ranks attended the seminar.
DRDO successfully complete six flight-tests of an air missile system
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 DRDO and Indian Army successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air
Missile QRSAM system from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the Odisha coast, in Sept
2022.
 The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army.
 The performance of the system has been confirmed from the data captured by a number of
range instruments like Telemetry.
INS Satpura visited Suva, Fiji from 1-3 September 2022
 INS Satpura visited Suva, Fiji from 1-3 September 2022 as part of its operational deployment in
the Pacific Ocean.
 It is currently on one of the longest deployments by the Indian Navy in the 75th year of India’s
Independence.
 Built at Mazagaon Docks Ltd, Mumbai, and commissioned on 20 August 2011, INS Satpura
derives her name from the Satpura mountain range in central India.
PM commissions India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
 PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on 2 September 2022 at
Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi.
 He also unveiled the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan).
 Naval Ensigns are flags that naval ships or formations bear to denote nationality.
 The current Indian Naval Ensign consists of a St. George's Cross -- a red cross with white
background.
Indian Army participates in Russia’s 'Vostok' military exercise
 A multilateral strategic and command military exercise 'Vostok' commenced on 1 September
2022 in Russia.
 This exercise will continue till 7th September.
 The Indian Army contingent comprising of troops from Gorkha Rifles joined the exercise in
Russia in which a number of countries, including China, are participating.
 It is aimed at coordination amongst participating military contingents.
CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project
 The Cabinet Committee on Security have cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter
aircraft.
 It would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the
Indian Air Force.
 The DRDO would be developing the aircraft with a GE-414 engine which is the advanced version
of the GE-404s.
 GE-404s power the existing LCAs and the 83 LCA Mark 1As.
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Govt extends PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme up to December 2022
 Union Cabinet has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme for
a further period of 3 months from Oct to Dec 2022.
 This decision will benefit 80 crore people.
 3 lakh 45 thousand crore rupees have been spent on this scheme so far which was launched in
March 2020.
 Under this scheme, 5 kg food grain is being provided to eligible beneficiaries per month free of
cost.
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 extended further
 Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has been extended for a further period of six months.
 The extension will come into effect from 1 October 2022.
 The policy provides a framework for increasing exports of goods and services keeping Make in
India vision of Prime Minister in focus.
 It also emphasizes on improving the ease of doing business.
Jitendra Singh announces ‘One Week One Lab’ campaign
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 Sept 2022 announced the 'One Week One Lab' theme-
based campaign to showcase technological breakthroughs and innovations.
 The campaign will be held in each of the 37 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
labs & institutes spread across the country.
 He announced it while addressing the 1st-ever CSIR Leadership Meet in New Delhi on 26 Sept.
Govt to launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan
 With a view to reduce the level of air pollution in cities, the Central govt will launch 'Swachh
Vayu Sarvekshan'.
 Aim: to reduce air pollution up to 40 per cent by 2025-26.
 It will rank 131 cities in the country for implementing City Action Plans prepared as part of the
National Clean Air Programme 2019 (NCAP).
 These 131 cities will be categorised into 3 groups based on population.
Changes in PLI scheme for semiconductor manufacturing approved
 The Union Cabinet has approved changes in production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for
manufacturing of semiconductor.
 The PLI scheme for manufacturing of semiconductors was announced by the Centre in Dec 2021
with an outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore.
 The programme aims to provide attractive incentive support to companies/consortia that are
engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs, Display Fabs, etc.
Tamil Nadu notifies Nanjarayan Tank as bird sanctuary
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 The Tamil Nadu govt issued an order to set up a bird sanctuary at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur
district in Sept 2022.
 Nanjarayan Tank, spread in about 126 hectares of land in Tiruppur district, will be the 17th bird
sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
 Earlier in Dec 2021, the state govt declared the Kazhuveli wetland located near Villupuram as
the ‘Kazhuveli Birds Sanctuary’.
 Tamil Nadu CM: M K Stalin
Maharashtra to set up NITI Aayog-like institution
 Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has given in-principle nod to a proposal to set up an institution
on the lines of NITI Aayog.
 The institution would be set up for comprehensive data analysis and to make studied decisions
on various sectors.
 Set up in 2015, NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the central govt, & the
nodal agency tasked with catalysing economic development.
National Logistics Policy launched in New Delhi
 PM Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) in New Delhi on 17 September
2022.
 National Logistics Policy is a comprehensive effort to address issues of high cost and
inefficiency.
 The policy is an endeavour to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods, enhancing
economic growth and increasing employment opportunities.
Punjab to give monthly stipend national competition winners
 Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has launched a scholarship scheme to give
monthly stipend to sportspersons who bag first three positions in national competitions.
 A new sports policy will also be launched by the state government, under which sportspersons
winning medals in international events will be recruited directly by creating a special cadre
under the Sports Department.
Gujarat Govt announces first-ever Cinematic Tourism Policy
 Gujarat government announced the first-ever Cinematic Tourism Policy in Ahmedabad on 10
September 2022.
 The policy will be effective for five years from 2022 to 2027.
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 Aim of the policy: To promote cinematic tourism through the development of film infrastructure
and the creation of attractive opportunities for cinema in Gujarat.
 Gujarat CM: Bhupendrabhai Patel
 Capital: Gandhinagar
Karnataka to provide monetary aid for SC/ST patients with rare disease
 The Karnataka Govt has decided to provide monetary aid to the SC/ST patients in the state
suffering from diseases categorised as “rare diseases” and “high-cost diseases”.
 The state govt will provide monetary aid for the diseases which are not covered under the
Centre’s ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme.
 The govt has allocated Rs 23.18 crore for this new scheme.
 Karnataka CM: Basavaraj Bommai
Odisha govt launches rainwater harvesting scheme named 'CHHATA'
 The Odisha govt has launched a rainwater harvesting scheme named 'Community Harnessing
and Harvesting Rainwater Artificially from Terrace to Aquifer (CHHATA)'.
 It has been conceptualized to address the increasing stress on groundwater and to improve the
depleting groundwater table.
 Under the scheme, a target has been set to harvest 373.52 crore litres of water in five years.
Union Cabinet approves policy on long-term leasing of Railways' land
 Union Cabinet on 7 September 2022 approved the policy on long-term leasing of Railways' Land
for implementing PM Gati Shakti framework.
 The new policy will help provide land lease for a longer period of up to 35 years as against five
years at present.
 Under the new policy, railways has also cut down land lease fee from 6 per cent to 1.5 per cent.
 Minister of Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Tamil Nadu CM launches ‘Pudhumai Penn’ scheme for girl students
 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on 5 September 2022 launched the 'Pudhumai Penn'
(modern woman) scheme in Chennai.
 Under this scheme, all girl students, who studied from Classes 6 to 12 in govt schools, will get Rs
1,000 per month to pursue higher education.
 The scheme aims to benefit six lakh girls every year and Rs 698 crore has been allocated in the
budget for its implementation.
Tripura sets up the India’s first Bio-Village
 Tripura Govt has successfully converted its Daspara village into a bio-village.
 With this, Tripura has become the 1st state in the country to set up a modified bio-village.
 Daspara has been developed based on the bio-village 2.0 conceptualised by the state govt.
 This concept has been designed to help mitigate the climate change effects.
 State Govt plans to set up at least 100 bio-villages.
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Actor Sudeep appointed as brand ambassador of 'Punyakoti Dattu Yojana'

 The Karnataka govt has appointed actor Kiccha Sudeep as the brand ambassador for its
‘'Punyakoti Dattu Yojana'.
 Aim of the scheme: to create awareness of cow adoption & set up goshalas across the state.
 This scheme was launched in July 2022 & any individual or organization can adopt a cow by
paying a total of Rs 11,000 for one year.
 It is a first-of-its-kind scheme launched in the country.
Bhartaul becomes first village in UP to have RO water in every house
 As part of the Adarsh Gram Panchayat initiative, Bhartaul village in the Bareilly district of Uttar
Pradesh has become the first village in the state to have RO water in every household.
 As many as four RO plants have been brought up in the village with the aim to make clean
drinking water available to all.
 The move will save people from water-borne diseases.
PM Modi announces 'PM-SHRI' scheme for upgrading 14,500 schools
 On the occasion of Teachers’ Day (5 September 2022), PM Modi announced a new initiative -
Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana.
 This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for the upgradation and development of more
than 14500 Schools across the country.
 PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act
as exemplar schools.
Meghalaya CM launches 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme'
 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched "Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme" in
August 2022.
 It was launched under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district.
 Under Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme – phase 1, the government has earmarked Rs 15.18 crore
under which four high-yielding improved varieties will be distributed to 6000 families.
Rajasthan Govt launches ‘Mahila Nidhi’ - a credit scheme for women
 Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has launched a women-only loan scheme ‘Mahila Nidhi’.
 It has been launched to ensure the availability of credit to women for starting new businesses.
 The scheme will disburse loans of up to Rs 40,000 within 48 hours, and above Rs 40,000 within
15 days.
 After Telangana, Rajasthan has become the second state in the country to establish the Mahila
Nidhi scheme.
Uttarakhand education dept launches e-governance portal ‘Samarth’
 The Uttarakhand education department launched an e-governance portal - "Samarth" in
August 2022.
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 It will provide all administrative & educational updates including information about entrance
exams & appointments from 5 state universities & 140 public schools.
 It has been launched to make the education system more transparent in the state.
 Uttarakhand CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Rajasthan govt sanctions ₹40 crore for electric vehicle policy
 The Rajasthan government has come up with its electric vehicle policy to encourage the
purchase of EVs in the state.
 Under the Rajasthan Electric Vehicle Policy (REVP), the government has sanctioned a fund of
₹40 crore for contribution to the purchase of electric vehicles.
 The EV policy will be for a period of five years from September 1, 2022.
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International Translation Day: 30 September
 International Translation Day is observed on Sept 30 every year to raise awareness about the
translation profession and bring awareness about languages.
 Sept 30, according to UN, celebrates the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is
considered the patron saint of translators.
 The UN General Assembly declared this day on 24 May 2017.
 2022 Theme: ‘A World Without Barriers'
World Maritime Day: 29 September
 World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of every September.
 In 2022, it was celebrated on 29th of Sept.
 First time celebrated: 1978
 It is celebrated to recognise the hard work of those who work in the maritime industry.
 It also marks the day of adaptation of International Maritime Organisation convention in 1958.
 2022 Theme: ‘New technologies for greener shipping’
International Day for Universal Access to Information: 28 September
 In order to raise awareness of the importance of universal access to information, the UN has
proclaimed 28 Sept as International Day for Universal Access to Information.
 First time celebrated: 2016
 The global conference opening ceremony that took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, launched the
2022 edition of this Day.
 2022 Theme: 'Artificial Intelligence, e-Governance & Access to Information'.
World Heart Day: 29 September
 Every year on the 29th of September, people all around the world observe World Heart Day with
the aim of raising awareness of heart illness and the range of cardiovascular diseases.
 The World Heart Federation and the World Health Organization first celebrated this day in the
year 2000.
 The theme for World Heart Day 2022 is "Use Heart for Every Heart".
Bhagat Singh's 115th birth anniversary: 28 September 2022
 Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907 at Village Banga in Punjab.
 He was hanged by the British rulers along with his friends Rajguru and Sukhdev on March 23,
1931 because they refused to give in to the atrocities of the British rulers.
 At the age of 23, he attained martyrdom.
 In 1928, he formed the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA).
World Rabies Day: 28 September
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 World Rabies Day is observed on September 28 every year to raise awareness about the impact
of the viral disease and how to prevent it.
 It is also observed to mark the death anniversary of French biologist & chemist, Louis Pasteur,
who developed the first rabies vaccine.
 This day was observed for the first time on September 28, 2007.
 2022 Theme: “One Health, Zero Death”
Death anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy: 27 September
 27 Sept'22 marked the 189th death anniversary of one of India's greatest revolutionaries, Raja
Ram Mohan Roy.
 A reformer, scholar and harbinger of the Indian Renaissance, Roy passed away on this day in
1833 in England.
 He founded Atmiya Sabha for social and religious reforms.
 In 1828, he founded Brahmo Samaj which was one of the first socio-religious reform
organisations in the country.
World Tourism Day: 27 September
 World Tourism Day is celebrated each year on September 27 to spread awareness about the
importance of tourism and its impact on our society.
 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) established this day in 1980.
 In 1997, UNWTO decided to designate a host country each year to celebrate this day.
 In 2022, Indonesia is the host country & the theme is 'Rethinking Tourism'.
World Environmental Health Day: 26 September
 World Environmental Health Day is commemorated every year on 26 September around the
world to raise awareness about the important role of environmental health professionals.
 This day was established by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) in 2011.
 2022 Theme: “Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the
Sustainable Development Goals”.
World Rivers Day: 25 September
 On the 4th Sunday of September every year, countries all over the world mark World Rivers
Day.
 In 2022, it was observed on Sept 25.
 Aim: to promote awareness about the importance of rivers & the increasing threat posed to
rivers by climate change.
 It was established in 2005 following a proposal from renowned river advocate, Mark Angelo.
 2022 Theme: The importance of Rivers to Biodiversity
Antyodaya Diwas: 25 September
 Every year, Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in India on September 25 to mark the birth
anniversary of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya, who developed the concept of 'Integral Humanism'.
 He was the co-founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh & an RSS thinker.
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 The word 'Antyodaya' means uplifting the poorest of the poor & this day aims at reaching the
last person in society.
 This day was first observed in 2014.
International Day of Sign Languages: 23 September
 On 19 December 2017, the UN General Assembly declared 23 September as International Day of
Sign Languages (IDSL).
 The day supports and protects the linguistic identity of people who are deaf along with other
users of sign languages.
 It was first celebrated on 23 September 2018 as part of the International Week of the Deaf (24-
30 September 2018).
 2022 Theme: "Sign Languages Unite Us".
World Rhino Day: 22 September
 World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year to curb rhino poaching and save the
endangered species.
 It was first announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2010.
 There are 5 species of rhino – white & black rhinos in Africa, & the greater one-horned, Javan &
Sumatran rhino species in Asia.
 India is home to the largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in the world.
SECI celebrated 11th Foundation Day on 20 September
 The 11th Foundation Day celebration of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) was
held on 20 September 2022.
 SECI is a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, established to facilitate the
implementation of the National Solar Mission.
 It is the only Central Public Sector Undertaking dedicated to the solar energy sector.
World Alzheimer's Day: 21 September
 World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21.
 Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.
 It is a progressive brain disease which results in loss of memory and thinking skills.
 It destroys the brain cells which causes memory loss, memory changes, erratic behaviour, and
loss of body functions.
 Theme for world Alzheimer's month 2022: 'Know dementia, Know Alzheimer's'.
International Day of Peace: 21 September
 International Day of Peace is observed across the globe on September 21 annually.
 It is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and
people.
 It was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
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 To commemorate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters in New
York City.
 2022 Theme: “End racism. Build peace.”
International Equal Pay Day: 18 September
 International Equal Pay Day is observed on September 18 every year.
 Aim: to highlight the issue of the gender pay gap and raise awareness about the same at the
international level.
 This day was observed for the first time in 1996 by the National Committee on Pay Equity.
 It was officially recognized by the Equal Pay International Coalition in 2019 and in 2020, it got
recognition from the UN.
International Red Panda Day: 17 September
 International Red Panda Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of September.
 In 2022, this day falls on 17 Sept.
 This day is commemorated to raise awareness about the red panda conservation issues.
 Red pandas are native to the rainy mountain forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar
and central China.
 This day was first celebrated in 2010.
World Bamboo Day: 18 September
 World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on September 18.
 This day is celebrated globally to spread awareness about bamboo conservation & to promote
the global bamboo industry.
 The bamboo plant is known for being one of the fastest-growing plants in the world.
 After China, India is the second largest cultivator of bamboo in the entire world.
 World Bamboo Day was first celebrated in 2009.
World Patient Safety Day: 17 September
 World Patient Safety Day is observed on September 17 every year across the world.
 Aim: to raise global awareness about patient safety and to encourage individuals to
demonstrate their commitment to making healthcare safer.
 This day was established in 2019 by the 72nd World Health Assembly.
 World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO.
 2022 theme: “Medication without Harm”
World Ozone Day: 16 September
 World Ozone Day is observed every year on September 16 to spread awareness among people
concerning the depletion of the ozone layer and find possible solutions to preserve it.
 The ozone layer serves as a kind of shield for the earth & is crucial for preserving its ecology.
 This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1994.
 2022 Theme: 'Global cooperation protecting life on earth'
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Engineer's Day: 15 September

 National Engineer’s Day is observed every year on September 15.
 The day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of engineer statesman Mokshagundam
Visvesvaraya, a diwan of the former Mysore kingdom.
 The construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore, the installation of the Deccan
Plateau irrigation system, are some of Sir M Visvesvaraya's most well-known accomplishments.
International Day of Democracy: 15 September
 Every year on 15 September, the International Day of Democracy is celebrated across the world.
 The day focuses on the importance of the participation of all members of society for the proper
functioning of a democracy.
 This day was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007 &
was first observed in 2008.
Several initiatives launched for International Year of Millets 2023
 Govt has launched several initiatives as a run-up to the International Year of Millets 2023 to
create awareness about millets.
 A contest for designing a comic story, with the theme ‘India's Wealth, Millets for Health’ has
been launched along with the Millet Startup Innovation Challenge in Sept 2022 by the govt.
 UNGA had declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets in March '21.
Hindi Diwas: 14 September
 Hindi Diwas is celebrated across the country on September 14 every year.
 It is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of the
country.
 The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as one of the official languages of India on 14
September 1949.
 On the other hand, World Hindi Day is observed on 10 January every year.
AIIA launches Ayurveda Day 2022 programme
 All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has launched Ayurveda Day 2022 programme.
 The six-week long programme will continue till 23 October 2022.
 Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this year
(2022) it will be celebrated on 23 October.
 The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’.
 Union Minister for AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonowal
Vinoba Bhave's Birth Anniversary: 11 September
 The birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave was observed on 11 September 2022.
 He is regarded as the National Teacher of India & the spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi.
 In 1940, he was selected as the ‘First Individual Satyagrahi’ against the British Raj by Gandhiji.
 Bhave is best known for starting the 'Bhoodan' (gift of land) movement in India in 1951.
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National Forest Martyrs Day: 11 September
 September 11 is marked as National Forest Martyrs Day in India every year.
 The day is observed to pay tribute to the numerous activists who have laid down their lives to
protect forests and wildlife across India.
 The Ministry of Environment chose September 11 as the day to mark National Forest Martyrs
Day in 2013 as it was the anniversary of the Khejarli Massacre (1730).
World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September
 World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year.
 Its goal is to spread the message of preventing suicides, far & wide.
 It was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction
with the World Health Organization.
 “Creating hope through action” is the triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from
2021-2023.
World Physiotherapy Day: 8 September
 World Physiotherapy Day is observed on September 8 every year.
 Physiotherapy deals with the management of chronic conditions & underlying issues related to
pain.
 This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role physiotherapists play in
keeping people fit & improving quality of life & it was first observed in 1996.
 2022 Theme: “Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”.
International Literacy Day: 8 September
 International Literacy Day is observed on the 8th of September every year.
 It is observed to make people aware of the meaning and importance of literacy for individuals
and societies.
 Literacy refers to a person's ability to read or write.
 UNESCO established this Day in 1966 & it was first celebrated on 8 September 1967.
 2022 Theme: "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces”
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: 7 September
 International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed on September 7 to recognise the value
of clean air in our health and daily lives.
 This day was designated by the UN General Assembly in 2019 & was first observed on 7
September 2020.
 UN member states observe this day by holding events around the world on the effects of air
pollution.
 2022 Theme: “The air we share”
International Day of Charity: 5 September
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 Every year on 5 September, people around the world observe the International Day of Charity
to mark the death anniversary of Mother Teresa.
 She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her efforts in the fight against poverty and
suffering.
 This day was first marked by the UN General Assembly in 2012.
 This day encourages all NGOs and volunteer groups to carry out charitable endeavours.
Teachers’ Day: 5 September
 Every year, India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5.
 The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first
Vice-President & second President of India.
 Dr Radhakrishnan was a renowned scholar, philosopher & recipient of the Bharat Ratna (1954) &
he started his career as a teacher.
 On the other hand, World Teachers' Day is observed on 5 October.
World Coconut Day: 2 September
 World Coconut Day is celebrated on September 2 every year in major coconut-producing
countries, including India.
 The day is marked to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of coconuts.
 It was celebrated for the first time on 2 September 2009 by the Asian & Pacific Coconut
Community (APCC)
 2022 theme: “Cultivate coconut for a happy life and future”.
National Nutrition Week: 1 to 7 September
 National Nutrition Week is observed every year from September 1-7 to raise awareness
regarding proper eating habits and Nutrition.
 Aim: To educate people on the importance of nutrition, a healthy lifestyle & a balanced diet.
 The Indian govt first introduced this week-long campaign in 1982.
 As per the Global Hunger Index Report 2021, India ranks 101 among 116 countries.
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Mohammed bin Salman named as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
 In Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Salman as the Prime Minister of the kingdom.
 According to a royal decree, King Salman also promoted his second son Prince Khalid from
deputy Defense Minister to Defense Minister.
 Mohammed bin Salman was previously Defense Minister in Saudi Arabia's government.
ADB to devote $14 billion to help ease food crisis in Asia-Pacific
 The Asian Development Bank will devote at least $14 bn through 2025 to help ease a worsening
food crisis in the Asia-Pacific.
 It plans a comprehensive program of support to help the 1.1 bn people in the region who lack
healthy diets due to poverty and soaring food prices.
 In a recent update, the bank downgraded its forecast for growth in the region to 4.3% from an
earlier estimate of 5.2%.
Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden
 President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor
Edward Snowden.
 Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals who have been granted Russian citizenship.
 Snowden, a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency, has been living in Russia
since 2013 to escape prosecution in the US after leaking classified documents detailing govt
surveillance programs.
Rosh Hashanah: New year of the Jews celebrated on 26-27 Sept
 Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year is being observed on 26-27
September 2022
 It translates to “head of the year” in Hebrew.
 It is observed on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishrei, the first month in the
civil calendar.
 Yom Teruah is the biblical name for this holy day.
 Teruah means a massive shout by a crowd or the blowing of a horn.
Oscar winner Louise Fletcher passes away
 US actress Louise Fletcher, who had won an Oscar in 1976 for her role as Nurse Ratched in One
Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, passed away in September 2022.
 Fletcher became just the third woman to receive an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for
the same performance after winning her Academy Awards.
 He career spanned six decades, including TV and film.
Unilever CEO Alan Joe to step down by 2023 end
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 Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever, will retire from his role at the end of 2023.
 He will depart Unilever after five years as CEO and nearly four decades at the company.
 Unilever brands include Magnum ice cream, Cif surface cleaner and Dove soap.
 Under Jope, Unilever became a wholly British company at the end of 2020 after it completed a
merger of its Dutch and British corporate entities.
World Alzheimer's Day: 21 September
 World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21.
 Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.
 It is a progressive brain disease which results in loss of memory and thinking skills.
 It destroys the brain cells which causes memory loss, memory changes, erratic behaviour, and
loss of body functions.
 Theme for world Alzheimer's month 2022: 'Know dementia, Know Alzheimer's'.
China & UAE to join hands on moon rover missions
 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the UAE and the China National Space
Agency (CNSA) have signed an MoU to work together on the UAE's moon missions.
 This agreement marks the first joint space project between the two countries.
 Under the project, the UAE will develop a rover named Rashid-2 & China will help it with the
landing, data transmission, observation, and control.
US announces new 600 million dollar arms package to Ukraine
 US President Joe Biden has announced a new 600 million dollar arms package to Ukraine.
 The package includes the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, night vision goggles, claymore
mines, mine clearing equipment, 105 mm artillery rounds and 155mm precision-guided artillery
rounds.
 Washington has sent about 15.1 billion dollars in security assistance to the Kyiv government.
Joao Lourenco re-elected as President of Angola
 Joao Lourenco was sworn in for a second term as president of Angola on 15 Sept 2022.
 Lourenco, 68, was sworn in alongside Esperanca da Costa, Angola’s first female vice president in
the capital, Luanda.
 The ruling MPLA party garnered 51% of the votes and 124 seats in the 220-member parliament
in the Aug 24 election.
 Angola is a country located on the west coast of Southern Africa.
Emmy Awards announced-II
 Ted Lasso won Outstanding Comedy Series.
 Lee Jung-jae won Lead Actor in Drama for Squid Game.
 He has become the first Asian star to win the Emmy award.
 Zendaya won Lead Actress, Drama for Euphoria.
 Jean Smart of 'Hacks' won best actress in a comedy series.
 The White Lotus won Best Limited or Anthology Series.
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Emmy Awards announced-I

 The 74th Emmy Awards took place on 12 Sept 2022 in Los Angeles.
 Succession was named the best drama of the year.
 Michael Keaton won the lead actor in a limited series for the show ‘Dopesick’.
 “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph became the second Black winner to win supporting
actress in a comedy series.
 Previously, the award was only won by Jackee Harry for ‘227’.
King Charles names William and Kate as Prince and Princess of Wales
 Britain's King Charles has named his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the Prince
and Princess of Wales.
 He and his late wife Diana previously held these titles.
 Prince William is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
 Charles, who became Prince of Wales in 1958, automatically became king on the death of his
mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September 2022.
North Korea passes law to carry out preventive nuclear strike
 North Korea has passed a law allowing itself to carry out a preventive nuclear strike.
 The status of the nation as a nuclear weapons state has become irreversible with the new law.
 The law specifically states that it can use nuclear weapons in case of a nuclear or non-nuclear
attack by hostile forces on the state leadership and the command organization of the state's
nuclear forces.
Suella Braverman inducted as Home Secretary in UK Cabinet
 Indian-origin barrister Suella Braverman is the new Home Secretary of United Kingdom.
 She has been appointed new Home Secretary by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
 She has succeeded her colleague of Indian origin Priti Patel.
 She had served as the Attorney General in the earlier government led by Boris Johnson.
Liz Truss elected as UK's new Prime Minister
 UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss was elected as the next Prime Minister of Britain & leader of the
governing Conservative Party on 5 September 2022.
 With the win, she has become the third female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after
Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher.
 Liz defeated her rival & former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak by a margin of 20927 votes, after a
six-week-long campaign.
Geomagnetic storm hit Earth on 4 September 2022
 Earth was hit by a strong geomagnetic storm on 4 September 2022.
 A G2-class geomagnetic storm was created when a stream of charged particles also known as
solar wind, flowing from a hole in the Sun, hit Earth on 4 September.
 It was when the auroras appeared in different parts of the world.
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 The storm lasted over 24 hours.

NASA captures heart of Phantom Galaxy
 The James Webb space telescope has revealed new detail of a Phantom galaxy which is 32
million light-years away.
 The new picture was released by NASA and the European Space Agency.
 It is called M74 and is located in the Pisces constellation.
 The Webb image shows the galaxy's brilliant white, red, pink and light blue appendages of dust
and stars swirling around a bright blue center.
US announces hosting first-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit
 The US has announced hosting the first-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit.
 It will be held in Washington from 28th to 29th September 2022.
 US President Joe Biden will host the Summit.
 The Summit will demonstrate the United States' partnership with Pacific Island countries and
the Pacific region.
Sri Lanka, IMF reach preliminary agreement for loan of $2.9 bn
 The Sri Lankan government and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary
agreement for a loan of 2.9 billion dollars.
 It will support the country's economic policies with 48-month arrangement under Extended
Fund Facility.
 Sri Lanka's new Fund-supported programme aims to restore macroeconomic stability and debt
sustainability.
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US signs partnership agreement with Pacific island nations
 The United States has struck a partnership agreement with Pacific island nations on 29
September 2022.
 The ten-point US-Pacific Partnership deal was announced by the White House.
 As part of a new strategy, the US would appoint its first envoy to focus on the Pacific Islands
and will add three more diplomatic missions in the region, bringing the total from six to nine.
Indian Fertiliser companies sign MoU with Canadian company Canpotex
 Indian Fertiliser companies have signed an MoU with Canpotex, Canada.
 The Indian companies are Coromandel International, Chambal Fertilizers, and Indian Potash
Limited.
 The MoU will reduce both supply and price volatility and ensure a stable long-term supply of
Potassic fertilizer to India.
 Canpotex will supply up to 15 Lakh tonnes of Potash annually for 3 yrs to these companies.
India, Netherlands formalize bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism
 India and the Netherlands have signed a joint statement to formalize the bilateral Fast-Track
Mechanism between the two countries.
 It aims to facilitate a platform for the Dutch companies operating in India, for faster resolution
of investment cases.
 The cumulative flow of FDI from the Netherlands to India reached around $42.3 bn between
April 2000 and June 2022.
SBI partners with Yubi to grow its co-lending capabilities
 With the aim to grow its co-lending portfolio, the State Bank of India (SBI) has partnered with
Yubi, formerly known as CredAvenue.
 As part of this collaboration, Yubi will be assisting SBI in partnering with existing ecosystems of 3
entities - Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) and
Fintechs.
 Founder & CEO of Yubi: Gaurav Kumar
 Founded: 2017
NHPC signs agreement with IIT Jammu
 NHPC Ltd & IIT Jammu have signed a pact for availing services of the IIT Jammu for
undertaking R&D activities in the field of science, engineering & technology.
 NHPC Ltd has already an established R&D division & this MoU will further provide an impetus to
Research & Development (R&D) activities of the company.
 NHPC is an Indian govt hydropower board under the Ministry of Power.
 HQ: Haryana
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BPCL signs MoU with Brazilian oil company Petrobras

 State-run oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has signed an MoU with Brazil's
national oil company Petrobras to help it diversify its crude oil sourcing for energy security in
India.
 BPCL has a stake in the upstream sector in an ultra-deep water hydrocarbon block in Brazil,
owned & operated by Petrobras.
 BPCL is the 2nd-largest fuel retailer in India.
 Chairman: Arun Kumar Singh
India to host maiden Moto GP race in 2023
 India will host its maiden MotoGP World Championship race at the Buddh International Circuit
in Greater Noida in 2023.
 It will be held from 2023-2024 to 2030-2031 and will be called the ‘Grand Prix of Bharat’.
 An MoU has been signed for seven years to bring MotoGP to India between Dorna Sports &
Fairstreet Sports.
 Riders from as many as 19 countries will participate in the premier event.
Sterling and Wilson Solar signs MoU with Nigerian government
 Sterling and Wilson Solar Solutions (SWSS), the US subsidiary of Sterling and Wilson Solar
Limited (SWSL), has signed an MoU with Nigerian government, along with its consortium partner
Sun Africa.
 The MoU is for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of solar PV power
plants aggregating 961 MWp at five different locations in Nigeria with total installed capacity of
455 MWh.
Royal Society of Chemistry joins hands with CSIR
 The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Council for Industry and Scientific Research (CSIR)
have signed an MoU.
 Both have committed to work together on the CSIR’s Jigyasa programme, an India-wide
outreach programme designed to promote chemical sciences in schools and universities,
 The MoU will be a non-financial one and will be time-bound for at least 3 years with an option
of renewal.
Skill India partners with Samsung to train Indian youth
 The Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) has signed an MoU with Samsung India to
empower the youth with industry-relevant skills in emerging technology domains to enhance
their employability.
 It will be a part of the government’s 'Skill India' initiative.
 Aim: to upskill over 3,000 unemployed youth from 18-25 years of age in future technologies such
as AI, Coding & Programming.
TerraPay ties up with NPCI International
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 UK-based TerraPay has partnered with NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) to enable cross-
border transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
 With this, Indian customers with active UPI IDs will be able to transact at QR locations enabled
by TerraPay globally.
 NIPL is the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
 NPCI introduced UPI in 2016.
Defence Ministry signs contract with BrahMos Aerospace
 Defence Ministry signed a contract on 22 Sept 2022 with BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd (BAPL)
for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles.
 These missiles will be acquired at an overall approximate cost of Rs 1700 Crore under Buy-
Indian Category.
 BAPL is a Joint Venture between India's DRDO & NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia.
 Founded: 1998
 CEO: Atul Rane
National Highways Logistics sign MoU with JNPT
 An MoU has been signed between National Highways Logistics Management Limited and
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust for the development of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at
Jalna in Maharashtra.
 Jalna MMLP will serve as a functional dry port.
 It will also connect Samruddhi Marg and Delhi-Mumbai Industrial corridors.
NSIC ties up with AMTZ for cooperation in health sector
 Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) has signed an MoU with National Small Industries
Corporation (NSIC) for cooperation in the healthcare sector.
 AMTZ is India’s largest life saving medical device manufacturing cluster.
 National Small Industries Corporation Limited is a Mini Ratna government agency established
by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in 1955.
Air India and two other airlines sign MoU for aviation fuel
 Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara have signed the MoU with Council Of Scientific And
Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Petroleum.
 They will collaborate and work together on research, development and deployment of
sustainable aviation fuels.
 The focus of MoU is the exploration of Single Reactor HEFA Technology for Drop-in liquid
Sustainable Aviation and Automotive Fuel (DILSAAF).
NCC, UNEP sign MoU to tackle plastic pollution
 National Cadet Corps (NCC) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed an MoU in the
presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 22 Sept'22.
 It was signed to tackle the issue of plastic pollution and achieve the universal goal of clean
water bodies through Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Programme.
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 The NCC had launched Puneet Sagar Abhiyan in Dec'21.

Defence Ministry signs MoU with Bank of Baroda & HDFC Bank
 Defence Ministry has signed an MoU with the Bank of Baroda & HDFC Bank under the SPARSH-
System for Pension Administration (Raksha) initiative with an objective to cover 17 lakh, defence
pensioners, across the country.
 The MoU will onboard more than 14 thousand bank branches as Service Centres to provide last-
mile connectivity to defence pensioners.
 SPARSH was implemented in 2021.
Singapore Central Bank partners with India's IFSCA
 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and India's International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA) have signed an agreement to facilitate regulatory collaboration in FinTech
technology.
 Under this, both MAS & IFSCA will facilitate discussions on emerging FinTech issues &
participate in joint innovation projects.
 MAS is Singapore's central bank & integrated financial regulator.
Hero MotoCorp ties up with HPCL to set up EV charging infrastructure
 Hero MotoCorp has joined hands with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to set up
charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers in the country.
 As a part of this initiative, the two companies will first establish charging infrastructure at
HPCL's existing network of stations.
 More than 60% of the EVs sold in the country are two-wheelers.
 Hero MotoCorp CEO: Pawan Munjal
India & Egypt sign MoU to bolster defence cooperation
 India & Egypt on Sept 20, 2022, signed an MoU to further enhance bilateral defence
cooperation.
 It was signed by Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, who is on a two-day visit to Cairo, & his
Egyptian counterpart General Mohamed Zaki.
 They also agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between the defence
industries of India and Egypt in a time-bound manner.
 Egypt Capital: Cairo
Google partners with Nasscom to launch a new cloud computing course
 Google has partnered with FutureSkills Prime (a MeitY and NASSCOM Digital Skilling Initiative)
to launch the first session of the Google Cloud Computing Foundations course in India.
 This course will be offered free of cost for the students who are pursuing their higher education
and to freshers who are trying to train themselves in emerging technologies.
China & UAE to join hands on moon rover missions
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 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the UAE and the China National Space
Agency (CNSA) have signed an MoU to work together on the UAE's moon missions.
 This agreement marks the first joint space project between the two countries.
 Under the project, the UAE will develop a rover named Rashid-2 & China will help it with the
landing, data transmission, observation, and control.
IICA inks pact with IIM Jammu for collaboration in various areas
 The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu,
signed an MoU on 16 Sept 2022.
 Objective: to collaborate on offering long-term joint courses and award degrees on issues of
business management & corporate affairs.
 IICA is a central civil service training institute & it comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Govt of India.
 Founded: 2012
IISc & Shell India partner to promote R&D in energy and environment
 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Shell India have entered into a partnership to promote
research and development in the areas of energy and the environment.
 The partnership will focus on reducing Green House Gas emissions and promoting
decarbonisation.
 This partnership also envisages developing India-focused solutions to meet the energy transition
needs outlined by the Govt of India.
India to ink oil supply pacts with Petrobras, Ecopetrol
 India is set to sign long-term contracts to procure at least 2 million tonnes (mt) of crude from
Brazil’s Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) and 1 mt from Colombia’s state-run Ecopetrol SA.
 India is the world’s third-largest oil importer.
 For the first time, New Delhi will be inking a long-term supply deal with Petrobras, one of the
few global oil majors increasing production.
MoU between Indian Navy and Amity University
 On 15 Sep 2022, an MoU was exchanged between the Indian Navy and Amity University Uttar
Pradesh (AUUP).
 As per provisions of the MoU, Amity University will conduct customised courses for the Indian
Navy in niche domains, such as, 5G Technology, Control System Integration, AI, etc.
 In addition, these courses will ensure better placements of Naval personnel upon
superannuation from service.
Indore to become the country's first "Smart City" with digital address
 Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has signed an MoU with the firm Pataa Navigations to
implement a fully digital addressing system, making it the first city in India to do so.
 As per the MoU, Pataa app will be used by all government agencies and emergency services in
Indore.
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 Pataa is a brief and distinctive code that helps the user find the specific geotagged location.
Centre signs tripartite agreement with Assam govt and 8 tribal groups
 The Centre and Assam govt on 15 Sept 2022 signed a tripartite peace accord with 8 tribal outfits
of Assam in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah.
 Around 1100 people have shunned the path of violence with the signing of this agreement.
 In January 2020, the Centre had also signed a historic agreement with Assam govt and Bodo
representatives to end the over 50-year-old Bodo crisis.
India & Madagascar sign MoU
 India and Madagascar signed an MoU to train diplomats in September 2022.
 The MoU was signed between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) & the
Foreign Affairs Ministry of Madagascar.
 SSIFS is a training institute where Indian Foreign Service officers are trained.
 The institute was renamed as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service on 14 February 2020.
Sports Ministry signs MoUs with NTPC & REC
 Sports Ministry on 14 Sept 2022 signed MoUs with NTPC & Rural Electrification Corporation
(REC) for the development of sports in India.
 Under the MoU, both the PSUs have pledged Rs 215 crore to the National Sports Development
Fund (NSDF).
 While NTPC will provide Rs 115 crore for the development of Archery, REC will give Rs 100 crore
towards women’s hockey & boxing.
 NSDF established: 1998
Airtel, IBM tie up for edge computing platform for large firms
 IBM and Bharti Airtel have tied up to deploy Airtel’s edge computing platform.
 It will enable large enterprises across multiple industries including manufacturing and
automotive to accelerate innovative solutions.
 Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest passenger car maker, intends to use the edge platform to increase
accuracy and efficiency for quality inspections on the factory floor.
Panchayati Raj ministry, IRMA ink pact to work towards SDGs
 The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), & the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA),
Gujarat will sign an agreement on 14 Sept 2022 to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions across
the country.
 This MoU will establish a framework under which MoPR & IRMA will collaborate for localization
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Panchayati Raj Institutions.
IIT-Madras signs pact with University of Sydney
 IIT-Madras & University of Sydney have entered into a research partnership to help address the
energy challenges facing nations across the world.
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 The partnership will see each of the institutions investing AU$50,000 a year in joint funding for
up to four research projects.
 Experts from both institutions will work together to develop research & advanced technology in
fields related to energy.
Hughes announces high-speed satellite internet service with ISRO
 Hughes Communications India has announced the launch of its first high throughput satellite
(HTS) broadband internet service in India.
 The service will offer satellite internet to remote locations across India and will use the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s GSAT-11 & GSAT-29 satellites.
 Hughes is a joint venture entity of US-based Hughes Network Systems and Bharti Airtel.
MeitY Startup Hub & Meta collaborate to accelerate XR tech startups
 MeitY Startup Hub in collaboration with Meta will launch a program to support and accelerate
XR technology startups across India.
 This collaboration is part of the Govt’s efforts for skilling in emerging & future technologies.
 The MeitY Startup Hub, an initiative of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
is a national platform focused on promoting technology innovation.
IIT Madras and IBM join hands to advance Quantum computing in India
 International Business Machines has partnered with IIT Madras, to advance quantum computing
skill development and research in India.
 IIT Madras also becomes the first Indian institution to join the global community of Fortune 500
companies, start-ups, academic institutions, and research labs working with IBM Quantum
technology to advance quantum computing and explore business use cases.
HDFC Bank signs MoU with Institute of Economic Growth
 HDFC Bank has signed an MoU with the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) to fund a chair to
carry out independent research.
 It would be known as ‘HDFC Bank Chair of Banking and Finance’ and would be housed at the
IEG campus, New Delhi.
 It will support IEG for this chair for over five years with a funding support of ₹6.75 crore, with
effect from 1 September 2022.
NTPC to supply renewable energy to armed forces
 NTPC Ltd has entered into an agreement to supply Renewable Energy Power to the armed
forces (Military Engineering Services).
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 This is the first such agreement by the Indian armed forces for sourcing power from Renewable
Energy sources.
 This agreement will help towards the gradual decarbonization of the armed forces.
 NTPC Ltd Founded: 1975
 HQ: New Delhi
 Chairman: Gurdeep Singh
Union Govt extends ceasefire pact with Nagaland's NSCN-K Niki group
 The Union govt on 7 September 2022 extended the ceasefire agreement with the National
Socialist Council of Nagaland( K) Niki group for another year.
 The NSCN (K) Niki group is a break-away faction of the Naga insurgency group NSCN & it is led
by Niki Sumi.
 The NSCN (K) Niki had first signed the ceasefire agreement with the union govt on September 8,
2021, for a period of one year.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom
 The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and the Government of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on mutual recognition of academic
qualifications.
 It was signed on 25 April 2022.
 It will promote bilateral exchange of information about educational structure, programs and
standards and increase mobility of students and professionals between the two countries.
Indian and UAE MoU approved by the cabinet.
 The Union Cabinet has approved to sign of an MoU between the Ministry of Education, India,
and the Ministry of Education of the Government of UAE on cooperation in the field of
education.
 The MoU will be valid for a period of five years from the date of signing and will be
automatically renewable with the consent of both parties.
 It shall supersede the earlier MoU signed with UAE in 2015.
MoU between India and the Maldives is approved by the cabinet.
 The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU between the National Disaster Management
Authority, India and the National Disaster Management Authority of the Republic of Maldives on
cooperation in the field of disaster management.
 It seeks to put in place a system, whereby both will be benefited from the disaster management
mechanisms of each other.
 NDMA headquarters: New Delhi
 Established: 2005
NIESBUD, IIE, ISB sign MoU with to offer entrepreneurial programmes
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 The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and the
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), have individually signed an MoU with the Indian School
of Business (ISB).
 They will offer world class management education through entrepreneurial programmes
targeted towards youth, job seekers and budding entrepreneurs.
India, Bangladesh ink first water sharing pact in 25 years
 India and Bangladesh on 6 September 2022 signed an interim water-sharing agreement for the
Kushiyara river.
 It is the first such pact since the signing of the Ganga water treaty in 1996.
 This pact will benefit people residing in southern Assam and the Sylhet division of Bangladesh.
 Bangladesh has a total of 230 rivers, of which 54 flow through India.
BEL signs MoU with Smiths Detection to manufacture scanning systems
 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed an MoU with UK-based Smiths Detection to offer
advanced, high-energy scanning systems to the Indian market.
 As per the MoU, BEL will handle front-end requirements in the market while Smiths Detection
will provide its expertise & screening technology for the project.
 The MoU has been signed for a period of 5 years.
 BEL HQ: Bengaluru
 Founded: 1954
India & UAE sign MoU to establish Cultural Council Forum
 India and UAE signed an MoU to establish the Cultural Council Forum to deepen the
partnership between the two countries.
 It was signed during the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting in Abu Dhabi on 1 September
2022.
 The meeting was co-chaired by EAM S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin
Zayed Al Nahyan.
 UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi
 President: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Suzuki, NDDB sign MoU for biogas demonstration project
 Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development
Board (NDDB).
 It will start a biogas demonstration project to accelerate carbon neutrality in India.
 In a bid to establish a joint venture, Suzuki and NDDB will undertake joint studies to evaluate the
business model for future commercialization of biogas and its potential for widespread use.
POSCO signs MoU with Greenko to make green hydrogen
 Global steelmaker POSCO has signed an MoU with ZeroC, a subsidiary of renewable energy
company Greenko to make green hydrogen in India.
 This partnership will also explore opportunities in the production of renewable energy in India.
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 Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power.
 Greenko HQ: Hyderabad
 Founded: 2004
Sri Lanka, IMF reach preliminary agreement for loan of $2.9 bn
 The Sri Lankan government and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary
agreement for a loan of 2.9 billion dollars.
 It will support the country's economic policies with 48-month arrangement under Extended
Fund Facility.
 Sri Lanka's new Fund-supported programme aims to restore macroeconomic stability and debt
sustainability.
AICTE collaborates with Adobe to enhance digital literacy in India
 The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has signed an agreement with US-based
Adobe to accelerate digital creativity skills across India.
 Aim: to empower over 75,000 educators across 10,000 higher education institutions with
essential digital creativity skills by 2024.
 Adobe will also offer courses and expertise for upskilling educators.
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India's current account deficit rises 2.8% to USD 23.9 billion in Q1
 The Reserve Bank has informed that India’s current account balance recorded a deficit of 23.9
billion dollars in the first quarter of FY23, an increase of 13.4 billion from the last quarter.
 This rise of the current account deficit was from 1.5 percent of GDP to 2.8 percent of GDP.
 The net outgo of investment income payments also increased from 7.5 billion dollars to 9.3
billion dollars.
Ministry of Women and Child Development organizes Poshan Utsav
 Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing Poshan Utsav from 30 September to
2nd October 2022 at Kartavyapath in New Delhi.
 It is being held to celebrate the culmination of the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah.
 It will have cultural performances, poshan parades, health check-up camps, healthy food stalls,
and games with a message of nutrition.
Publications Division bags nine awards
 Publications Division has bagged nine awards for Excellence in Book Production 2022.
 The award was presented by the Federation of Indian Publishers in New Delhi in September
2022.
 Directorate of Publications Division won six first prizes in the different Categories.
 In 2021, Publications Division won ten awards for its various publications in different categories.
PM Modi to launch 5G services on 1 October 2022
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services on 1 October 2022 in New Delhi.
 5G technology will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable
communications.
 It will also increase energy efficiency, spectrum efficiency, and network efficiency.
 The govt intends to cover the entire country with 5G services within two years.
68th National Film Awards presented in New Delhi- II
 Marathi film Funeral will be awarded Best Film on Social Issues.
 Ajay Devgan and Suriya got Best Actor award for films Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and
Soorarai Pottru.
 Aparna Balamurali got Best Actress Award for Soorarai Pottru.
 Sachidanandan KR got Best Director Award for Malayalam Film AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
 Supratim Bhol got Best Cinematography award for Bengali film Avijatrik.
68th National Film Awards presented in New Delhi- I
 President Droupadi Murmu presented the 68th National Film Awards in New Delhi on 30
September 2022.
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 Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2020 was given to actress Asha Parekh for her exemplary lifetime
contribution to Indian Cinema.
 The best Feature Film award was given to Tamil film Soorarai Pottru.
 Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ got Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment.
RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9%
 The Monetary Policy Committee of Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase Repo Rate by
a half percent to 5.9 percent, with immediate effect.
 The repo rate is the interest rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks.
 The RBI has raised the repo rate by 1.9 percent since May 2022.
 RBI also projected real GDP growth for 2022-23 at 7.0 percent.
PM Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Train
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
train at Gandhinagar railway station on 30 September 2022.
 He also inaugurated phase-I of the Ahmedabad Metro rail project and also launched various
projects worth Rs 7,200 crore.
 The Vande Bharat Superfast Express train will run six days a week between Mumbai Central and
Gandhinagar stations.
CEC, LAHDC Leh inaugurates 2 day workshop for NGOs
 Chief Executive Councillor Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, Tashi Gyaltson
inaugurated a two-day workshop for NGOs of Leh district on Social Welfare Schemes, in
September 2022.
 In the workshop, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and Ministry of Minority Affairs also will
participate to explain various schemes of their respective ministries available for NGOs to work.
Adani Green commissions world's largest wind-solar power plant
 Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on 29 Sept 2022 commissioned the world's largest wind-solar
power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
 This project consists of 600 MW solar and 150 MW wind plants.
 With this, AGEL now has total operational generation capacity of 6.7 GW.
 In May 2022, AGEL operationalised India's first hybrid power plant with a capacity of 390 MW in
Jaisalmer.
Government approves issuance of 22nd tranche of electoral bonds
 The govt has approved the issuance of 22nd tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale
from 1st Oct 2022.
 SBI has been authorized to issue & encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 authorized branches.
 Only the political parties, which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last general
election or State election, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
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Coal India to introduce conveyor belts to reduce carbon emission

 Coal India Limited (CIL) will introduce conveyor belts in its open-cast coal projects in order to
reduce carbon emissions & to ensure safe transportation of coal.
 For this, CIL has introduced a concept called ‘first-mile connectivity’, in which the traditional
way of transporting coal from the silos and washeries to railway sidings will be replaced by
large conveyor belts.
 CIL HQ: Kolkata
CBI launches Operation 'GARUDA' to dismantle drug networks
 The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a multi-phase ‘Operation Garuda’ against
illicit drug trafficking network.
 This global operation was initiated in close coordination with Interpol and Narcotics Control
Bureau, with special focus on Indian Ocean region.
 Operation Garuda seeks to target drug networks with international footprints for action against
handlers & production zones.
Supreme Court live-streams Constitution Bench proceedings
 For the first time, three separate Constitution Bench proceedings in the Supreme Court were
simultaneously beamed live through YouTube on 27 September 2022.
 The Constitution Benches were led by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and
Sanjay Kishan Kaul, respectively.
 Statistics show that more than eight lakh viewers watched the proceedings.
Centre bans PFI and its associates for 5 years
 The govt has declared Popular Front of India and its associates or affiliates or fronts as unlawful
associations with immediate effect for 5 years.
 This has been done in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967).
 The associated or affiliates include Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, etc.
Centre gives 4% hike in DA to its employees and pensioners
 The Union Cabinet has increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief by 4 per cent
effective July 1, 2022, benefiting 4.18 million central government employees and 6.97 million
pensioners.
 The additional instalment of DA and dearness relief (DR) is an increase of 4 per cent over the
existing rate of 34 per cent of basic pay/pension.
Restoration project of Tamirapani river to be undertaken by ATREE
 Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research and the Environment (ATREE)'s researchers have
initiated the restoration of the Tamirapani river.
 The river originates from the Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli district of Tamil
Nadu.
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 ATREE has associated with Indian Institute of Human Settlements (IIHS) Bengaluru for the
restoration project named TamiraSES.
Britannia Industries appoints Rajneet Kohli as CEO
 Britannia Industries Ltd., has announced the appointment of Rajneet Singh Kohli as the
company’s Chief Executive Officer with effect from 26th September 2022.
 Rajneet joins Britannia from food services company Jubilant FoodWorks (JFL).
 He has held various positions including in Asian Paints and Coca-Cola.
 Varun Berry has been appointed as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
Uttarakhand awarded for adventure tourism
 Uttarakhand received the first prize in two categories, for the best adventure tourism
destination and all-around development of tourism from the Ministry of Tourism.
 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar awarded this prize to the State Tourism and Culture Minister of
Uttarakhand Satpal Maharaj.
 The awards were presented on the occasion of World Tourism Day which was observed on 27
September.
BSE receives SEBI final approval to launch EGR on its platform
 Leading stock exchange BSE has received the final approval from SEBI for introducing the
Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) on its platform.
 EGRs will cater to all market participants, which means that buyers and sellers on the exchange
will include individual investors, as well as commercial participants along the value chain like
importers, banks, refiners, jewellery manufacturers, etc.
PM Modi dedicates various projects worth Rs 3,400 crore in Surat
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two day visit to Gujarat from 29 September 2022.
 He laid the foundation stone and dedicated various projects worth more than 3,400 crore
rupees in Surat.
 He will inaugurate the 36th National Games at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
 On 30 Sept, he will flag off Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Gandhinagar
station.
Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu top destinations for foreign tourists in 2021
 Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu had the highest numbers of foreign tourist visits, with 1.26 million
& 1.23 million, respectively in 2021, as per a report by Union Tourism Ministry.
 The report titled 'India Tourism Statistics 2022' was released on 27 Sept 2022 by Vice-President
Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi.
 Taj Mahal was the most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists as per the report.
Govt approves Railways proposal for redevelopment of 3 major stations
 Union Cabinet has approved Indian Railways’ proposal for the redevelopment of 3 major
railway stations in the country.
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 These are New Delhi Railway Station, Ahmedabad Railway Station and Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai.
 The redevelopment project involves an investment of ten thousand crore rupees.
 Chairman of Railway Board: V K Tripathi
Govt extends PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme up to December 2022
 Union Cabinet has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme for
a further period of 3 months from Oct to Dec 2022.
 This decision will benefit 80 crore people.
 3 lakh 45 thousand crore rupees have been spent on this scheme so far which was launched in
March 2020.
 Under this scheme, 5 kg food grain is being provided to eligible beneficiaries per month free of
cost.
Chandigarh Airport renamed Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman renamed the Chandigarh International Airport as
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on 28 September 2022.
 It was done on the occasion of 115th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh.
 Punjab and Haryana reached a consensus over renaming the airport after a meeting between
Bhagwant Mann and Dushyant Chautala in August 2022.
Swachh Shehar Samvad and Technology Exhibition to be held on 29 Sept
 Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is organizing a Swachh Shehar Samvad and Technology
Exhibition on 29 Sept 2022.
 During the Samvad, sixteen states will share their experiences, learning, and best practices.
 The programme is a capacity-building initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 to
equip States and Cities with an understanding of all recent developments in waste
management.
Special train flagged off from Hatia railway station in Ranchi
 Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda flagged off a Special train from Hatia railway
station in Ranchi to Hosur in Tamil Nadu in Sept 2022.
 It carried first batch of 822 girls under the recruitment drive jointly organised by Ministry of
Tribal Affairs and Tata Electronics Limited.
 Total 1898 girls were shortlisted through a written examination conducted by Ministry of Tribal
Affairs.
Lata Mangeshkar Chowk inaugurated in Ayodhya
 UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya on the occasion
of 93rd birth anniversary of the late singer on 28 Sept 2022.
 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has renamed the famous Naya Ghat crossing in Ayodhya as
Lata Mangeshkar crossing.
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 A 40-ft-long Indian classical music instrument, the veena, weighing 14 tonnes, has also been
installed at the crossing.
Indian Railways makes 497 stations ‘divyangjan’ friendly
 Indian Railways has made 497 railway stations Divyangjan, Aged and Children friendly by
installing lifts and escalators at railway stations across the country under the 'Sugamya Bharat
Abhiyan.'
 So far, 1,090 escalators at 339 stations have been provided up to August 2022.
 The Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) was launched by PM Modi on Dec 3,
2015 (World Disability Day).
Govt launches Indian Sign Language mobile app 'Sign Learn'
 MoS for Social Justice & Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik on 23 Sept 2022 (International Day of
Sign Languages) launched an Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary mobile application called
'Sign Learn'.
 It is based on the Indian sign language dictionary of the Indian Sign Language Research &
Training Centre which contains 10,000 words.
 Aim: to make the ISL dictionary easily available to the public
Hitachi Astemo installs its first solar power plant in India
 Hitachi Astemo has installed its India's first solar power plant at Jalgaon manufacturing plant in
Maharashtra.
 The 3 megawatts (MW) solar power plant will be built in an area of 43301 sqm.
 The 43301-square-meter solar power plant consists of 7128 ground mounted solar panels and
ten inverters.
 It will commission an additional 1.5 megawatt solar power plant by March 2023.
Vijay Jasuja joins Stashfin as independent Director
 Leading Fintech platform Stashfin has appointed BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and
Insurance) expert and former MD and CEO of SBI Cards, Vijay Jasuja as Non-Executive
Independent Director.
 He also served as a Director at PNB Cards.
 He has held multiple leadership positions at SBI including General Manager, Hyderabad;
Country Head and CEO, Maldives and Regional Head, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Death anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy: 27 September
 27 Sept'22 marked the 189th death anniversary of one of India's greatest revolutionaries, Raja
Ram Mohan Roy.
 A reformer, scholar and harbinger of the Indian Renaissance, Roy passed away on this day in
1833 in England.
 He founded Atmiya Sabha for social and religious reforms.
 In 1828, he founded Brahmo Samaj which was one of the first socio-religious reform
organisations in the country.
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Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 extended further

 Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 has been extended for a further period of six months.
 The extension will come into effect from 1 October 2022.
 The policy provides a framework for increasing exports of goods and services keeping Make in
India vision of Prime Minister in focus.
 It also emphasizes on improving the ease of doing business.
Rural Development Ministry develops JALDOOT App
 Rural Development Ministry has developed a JALDOOT App to capture the water level of
selected wells in a village across the country.
 It will enable Gram Rojgar Sahyak to measure the water level of well twice a year pre-monsoon
and post-monsoon.
 It will also facilitate panchayats with robust data, which can be further used for better planning
of works.
Asha Parekh to be conferred Dada Saheb Phalke Award
 The Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 will be awarded to actress Asha Parekh.
 Asha Parekh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992.
 She has also served as the head of the Central Board for Film Certification from 1998-2001.
 The 68th National Film Awards will be held on 30 September 2022 and will be presided over by
President Droupadi Murmu.
Jitendra Singh announces ‘One Week One Lab’ campaign
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 Sept 2022 announced the 'One Week One Lab' theme-
based campaign to showcase technological breakthroughs and innovations.
 The campaign will be held in each of the 37 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
labs & institutes spread across the country.
 He announced it while addressing the 1st-ever CSIR Leadership Meet in New Delhi on 26 Sept.
Indigenously-developed aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL launched
 Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on 26 Sept 2022 launched indigenously-developed AVGAS
100 LL, a special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircraft & unmanned ariel vehicles.
 The fuel has been developed by Indian Oil Corporation at its flagship refinery in Vadodara.
 Currently, India imports this type of aviation fuel from European countries.
 Indian Oil Corp Chairman: Shrikant Vaidya
Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed Indian Ambassador to Madagascar
 IFS officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to the
Republic of Madagascar.
 He is presently joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
 Wilsonbabu, who has served as the joint Secretary in the Eurasia division, will be replacing
ambassador Abhay Kumar.
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 Capital: Antananarivo
 Currency: Ariary
 President: Andry Rajoelina
President to inaugurate rocket engine manufacturing facility
 A ₹208-crore Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) has been established
in Bengaluru by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
 The facility (ICMF) will cater to the entire Rocket Engine Manufacturing under one roof for ISRO.
 On September 27, President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate ICMF, which houses over 70 high-
tech tools and testing facilities.
MoHUAM launches Swachh Toycathon
 Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry launched Swachh Toycathon on 26 Sept'22.
 It is a unique competition to make toys from waste.
 It will focus on efficient designs that can be replicated at a larger scale, and toys that comply
with minimum safety standards.
 It will be hosted on MyGov’s Innovate India portal.
 Center for Creative Learning, IIT Gandhinagar is the knowledge partner.
Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh
 PM Modi on 25 Sept 2022 announced that the Chandigarh airport will be renamed after
Shaheed Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the great freedom fighter.
 Punjab & Haryana governments had last month (Aug 2022) agreed to name the airport after
freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
 The ₹ 485-crore airport project is a joint venture of Airports Authority of India (AAI), and
governments of Punjab and Haryana.
Govt to launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan
 With a view to reduce the level of air pollution in cities, the Central govt will launch 'Swachh
Vayu Sarvekshan'.
 Aim: to reduce air pollution up to 40 per cent by 2025-26.
 It will rank 131 cities in the country for implementing City Action Plans prepared as part of the
National Clean Air Programme 2019 (NCAP).
 These 131 cities will be categorised into 3 groups based on population.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches conference 'Symphone'
 Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy launched the two-day virtual conference
'SymphoNE' on 24 September 2022.
 It is being organized from 24-27 Sept by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region on
the occasion of World Tourism Day.
 It aims to create a roadmap to showcase the unexplored part of North East India and boost the
tourism Sector in North Eastern Region.
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President Draupadi Murmu confers NSS Awards 2020-21

 President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Service Scheme NSS Awards for 2020-21 on
24 Sept'22.
 A total of 42 awards were given.
 2 Universities, 10 NSS Units, their Programme Officers, and 30 NSS Volunteers were awarded.
 NSS is a Centrally Sector Scheme that was launched in 1969 with the objective of developing
the personality of the students through voluntary community service.
R Gandhi appointed as part-time chairman of YES Bank
 Former RBI Deputy Governor R Gandhi has been appointed as part-time chairman of Yes Bank.
 RBI has approved his appointment as the Non-Executive (Parttime) Chairman of the Bank for a
period of 3 years effective from September 20, 2022.
 Gandhi is currently a financial sector policy expert and adviser.
 He was a Deputy Governor of the RBI for three years from 2014 to 2017.
Centre names top Bharat Lal as Director General NCGG
 Bharat Lal, a retired Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, has been
appointed as the Director General, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG).
 The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the aegis
of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
 Its head office is at New Delhi and the branch office at Mussoorie.
Gujarat government withdraws Gujarat Cattle Control Bill
 The Gujarat government withdrew the Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban
Areas Bill, 2022.
 It was aimed at prohibiting the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in urban
areas of the state.
 It mandated that the cattle-rearers were required to o btain a licence to keep animals in cities
and towns and get them tagged, failing which they they may face imprisonment.
Amit Shah to inaugurate Dairy Cooperative Conclave in Gangtok
 Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Eastern and North-
Eastern Zones Dairy Cooperative Conclave at Gangtok in Sikkim on 7 October 2022.
 It will be organized by the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI).
 The theme of the conclave is “Resilient Eastern and North-Eastern Zones Dairy Cooperatives -
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities”.
Assam govt to engage 2.5 lakh Jal Doot in State
 The Assam government will engage 2.5 lakh Jal Doot in the State to create awareness on water
preservation and related issues.
 10 students of 9th to 10th standard would be engaged as Jal Doot against each scheme of the
Mission.
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 The selected students would undergo a two-day workshop on water, sanitation, and health
along with community engagement.
Govt forms 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices
 The central govt has formed a 5-member committee led by V K Paul, member (health) of NITI
Aayog, to consider a "legally enforceable" mechanism for regulating the marketing practices of
pharmaceutical firms.
 Other members of the committee include S Aparna, Rajesh Bhushan, Nitin Gupta & a joint
secretary from the Department of Personnel.
 It is expected to submit its report in 90 days.
Indian Railways installs ISRO-developed RTIS system
 Indian Railways has announced that it is installing Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS),
developed in collaboration with ISRO, on locomotives & trains.
 With this, Train Control will now be able to track the location & speed of RTIS-enabled
locomotives /trains more closely, without any manual intervention.
 RTIS devices have been installed for 2700 locomotives in 21 electric loco sheds.
India to invest $30 billion for 4G, 5G connectivity to every village
 India will invest $30 billion for ensuring last mile accessibility to 4G and 5G services in every
village.
 So far, the government has reached out to over 1.5 lakh gram panchayats.
 The govt is currently looking at 3-4 legislations cumulatively inclusive of the new telecom bill,
the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and the IT Act of 2000 to create an interactive
framework.
Arogya Manthan to be inaugurated on 25 September
 Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate “Arogya Manthan 2022" on 25 September
2022.
 It will be inaugurated to celebrate four years of implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
 PM-JAY was launched on 23 Sept 2018 with the aim to provide health cover to more than 10.74
crore poor and vulnerable families of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.
Royal Society of Chemistry joins hands with CSIR
 The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Council for Industry and Scientific Research (CSIR)
have signed an MoU.
 Both have committed to work together on the CSIR’s Jigyasa programme, an India-wide
outreach programme designed to promote chemical sciences in schools and universities,
 The MoU will be a non-financial one and will be time-bound for at least 3 years with an option
of renewal.
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Assam to use portable device ‘SAANS’ to stop neonatal deaths
 The Assam government has decided to use the air pressure machine ‘SAANS' to reduce
neonatal mortality.
 ‘SAANS’ is a portable neonatal Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) system that can provide
lifesaving breathing support to infants in hospital settings as well as during travel.
 It has been developed by the startup InnAccel Technologies.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates Lok Manthan programme
 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the third edition of the Lok Manthan programme
on 22 Sept 2022 in Guwahati.
 The 3-day event will have discussions, seminars, cultural events and exhibitions which will
showcase the rich diversity of our nation.
 The theme for 2022 is Lokparampara (Lok traditions).
 The 1st edition of the Lokmanthan which focused on Desh-Kal-Sthithi was held in 2016.
REC gets 'Maharatna' company status
 REC Ltd has been accorded with the status of a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise,
thus giving it greater operational & financial autonomy.
 Incorporated in 1969, REC is a non-banking finance company, focussing on power sector
financing & development across India.
 It comes under the Power Ministry.
 It was earlier known as Rural Electrification Corporation.
 CMD: Vivek Dewangan
RK Ranjan inaugurates first-ever floating photo exhibition
 The first ever 3-day “floating” photo exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting Central Bureau of Communication Regional Office, Imphal, Manipur, in Sept'22.
 It kicked off at the Loktak Lake.
 As many as 88 Manipuri language creatives of “Eight years of Seva ,Sushasan, Garib Kalyan”
and creatives of 11 unsung Manipuri freedom fighters are being displayed.
National Highways Logistics sign MoU with JNPT
 An MoU has been signed between National Highways Logistics Management Limited and
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust for the development of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at
Jalna in Maharashtra.
 Jalna MMLP will serve as a functional dry port.
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 It will also connect Samruddhi Marg and Delhi-Mumbai Industrial corridors.

NMDC wins National Awards for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability
 National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has been conferred with National Awards
for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability bestowed by ET Ascent in Bengaluru.
 NMDC is the country’s largest iron ore producer.
 Known as the Eco-Friendly Miners, NMDC’s responsible mine planning has been lauded by the
Indian Bureau of Mines with a 5 Star Rating to all its complexes.
NSIC ties up with AMTZ for cooperation in health sector
 Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) has signed an MoU with National Small Industries
Corporation (NSIC) for cooperation in the healthcare sector.
 AMTZ is India’s largest life saving medical device manufacturing cluster.
 National Small Industries Corporation Limited is a Mini Ratna government agency established
by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in 1955.
Air India and two other airlines sign MoU for aviation fuel
 Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara have signed the MoU with Council Of Scientific And
Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Petroleum.
 They will collaborate and work together on research, development and deployment of
sustainable aviation fuels.
 The focus of MoU is the exploration of Single Reactor HEFA Technology for Drop-in liquid
Sustainable Aviation and Automotive Fuel (DILSAAF).
Ministry of Food Processing, Agriculture launches Convergence Portal
 Convergence Portal was jointly launched between Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Pradhan
Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, and Pradhan
Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
 It has been launched for different schemes run by Food Processing and Agriculture Ministries.
NCC, UNEP sign MoU to tackle plastic pollution
 National Cadet Corps (NCC) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed an MoU in the
presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 22 Sept'22.
 It was signed to tackle the issue of plastic pollution and achieve the universal goal of clean
water bodies through Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Programme.
 The NCC had launched Puneet Sagar Abhiyan in Dec'21.
Union Cabinet clears 2nd tranche of PLI scheme
 The Union Cabinet has approved the second tranche of Production Linked Incentive(PLI)
Scheme on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’.
 It has been approved for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt scale in High
Efficiency Solar PV Modules.
 The Tranche-2 scheme has been approved with an outlay of Rs 19,500 crores.
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National Conference of Environment Ministers to be held in Gujarat

 PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Gujarat
on 23 Sept 2022.
 The two day conference will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on Combating
Climate Change (Updating State Action Plans on Climate Change for Mitigation of Emissions
and Adaptation to Climate Impacts), PARIVESH (Single Window System for Integrated Green
Clearances), etc.
Govt appoints Ratan Tata & 2 others as trustees of PM CARES Fund
 Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas, and former deputy
Lok Sabha speaker Kariya Munda have been nominated as trustees of the PM CARES Fund.
 The decision to appoint them was taken in a meeting of the Board of Trustees headed by PM
Modi on 20 Sept 2022.
 PM CARES fund created: 27 March 2020
 Trustees: Home Minister, Defence Minister, & Finance Minister
Changes in PLI scheme for semiconductor manufacturing approved
 The Union Cabinet has approved changes in production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for
manufacturing of semiconductor.
 The PLI scheme for manufacturing of semiconductors was announced by the Centre in Dec 2021
with an outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore.
 The programme aims to provide attractive incentive support to companies/consortia that are
engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs, Display Fabs, etc.
SECI celebrated 11th Foundation Day on 20 September
 The 11th Foundation Day celebration of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) was
held on 20 September 2022.
 SECI is a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, established to facilitate the
implementation of the National Solar Mission.
 It is the only Central Public Sector Undertaking dedicated to the solar energy sector.
Maharashtra increases state police's casual leave
 Maharashtra government has decided to grant a total of 20 days casual leaves for the
Maharashtra police every year.
 The number of casual leaves was 12 days earlier.
 Maharashtra has the highest strength of Civil Police- 1,65,740 accounting for 13.5% of the total
civil police in the country.
 The largest police division in the country has around 36 district police units in the state.
Elvis Ali becomes oldest Indian to cross North Channel
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 Swimmer from Assam Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Assamese to swim across the
North Channel.
 He also became the oldest swimmer from India to have swam across the North Channel.
 The North Channel is the strait between north-eastern Northern Ireland and south-western
Scotland.
 It begins north of the Isle of Man, where the Irish Sea ends and runs north-west into the Atlantic
Ocean.
Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passes away
 Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passes away in September 2022.
 Srivastava was a part of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Comedy Circus, The Kapil
Sharma Show, Shaktimaan and others.
 The comedian also featured in Bollywood films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Tezaab, Baazigar and
more.
 He was recently seen as a special guest on India's Laughter Champion.
5-day training programme for officials of vigilance begins in Leh
 In Leh, a 5-day training programme for officials of the vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, ACB,
and revenue department officials of Union Territory Ladakh began on 19 Sept 2022.
 Ladakh Police DIG Shiekh Junaid Mehmood inaugurated the training programme.
 UT Ladakh Home Department organized the training on the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988.
Constitution of sub-committee on Maratha Reservation approved
 Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has given approval for the constitution of a Sub-Committee on
Maratha Reservation.
 The committee comprising 6 members will be headed by State Higher and Technical Education
Minister, Chandrakant Patil.
 It will take necessary legislative action on the report received from the State Backward Class
Commission on the community’s condition.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches 'SCALE' app
 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 20 Sept 2022 launched the SCALE (Skill Certification
Assessment for Leather Employees) app.
 It provides a one-stop solution for skilling, learning, assessment, & employment needs of the
leather industry.
 It has been developed by the Leather Skill Sector Council.
 People from all age groups interested in leather craft can access online classes on this app.
Odisha to invest Rs 261 crore in livelihood action plan
 The Odisha government has approved a livelihood action plan worth Rs 261 crore for the
regeneration of the coastal ecosystem and to enhance climate resilience among people living
on the coast.
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 It has decided to implement this community-based action plan from the current year till 2026-
27.
 This was decided in the steering committee of the Integrated Coastal Management Society
(ICZMS) meeting.
Kargil International Marathon inaugurated
 In Ladakh, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey inaugurated the Kargil International
Marathon in September 2022.
 It was inaugurated with by flagging off a 42 Km Full Marathon.
 Over 2000 runners took part in the Full (10 Km) and Half (5 Km) run in the marathon organized
by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil, Ladakh Police in collaboration with
Sarhad Pune.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches projects for development of Bogibeel
 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple projects
for the development of the Bogibeel region near Dibrugarh in Assam, in Sept 2022.
 Foundation stones were laid for construction of two floating jetties at Bogibeel and Guijan.
 He also inaugurated Bogibeel Riverfront Passenger Jetty which has been developed by the
Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR).
INS Ajay decommissioned on 19 September 2022
 INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 Sept 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the
nation.
 It was commissioned on 24 Jan 1990 at Poti, Georgia and was part of the 23rd Patrol Vessel
Squadron under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.
 It participated in several naval operations including Op Talwar during Kargil War and Op
Parakram in 2001.
President Droupadi Murmu clears appointments of Directors to 8 IITs
 President Droupadi Murmu has cleared the appointments of Directors to 8 IITs.
 Professor Seshadri Sekhar has been appointed as Director of IIT, Palakkad.
 Professor Shreepad Karmalkar will be the new Director of IIT, Bhubaneshwar.
 Venkayappaya R. Desai has been appointed as the Director of IIT, Dharwad while Pasumarthy
Seshu has been given the responsibility of Director of IIT, Goa.
A&N: First state/UT to achieve 100% coverage of precautionary dose
 Andaman Nicobar Islands has become India's first UT to achieve a cent percent coverage of
precautionary dose.
 To date, more than 2,87,216 beneficiaries aged 18 have been vaccinated with a precautionary
dose.
 Corbevax along with Covishield have been administered as a precautionary dose in the islands.
Apart from this, the set target of youths under 15-18 yrs.
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Nagaland Prison Department introduces mobile attendance application

 Nagaland Prison Department has launched a Prison Staff Attendance App has been launched
at the District Jail Kohima.
 The mobile app was initiated by the State Prison Department in collaboration with Excellogics
Technology Solution Private Limited.
 It aims to provide a comprehensive attendance management system that can make processes
hassle-free.
Adani Green commissions 325-MW wind power project in Madhya Pradesh
 Adani Green commissioned a 324.4 MW wind power plant in Dhar,
Madhya Pradesh.
 The operational generation capacity has increased to 6.1 GW after the commissioning of this
plant.
 The plant has two 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy Corporation of
India (SECI), one for 274.4 MW energy and another for 50 MW power, at a tariff of Rs 2.83 per
kwh (kilowatt hour).
Vijoy Kumar Singh assumes charge as Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare
 Vijoy Kumar Singh assumed charge as Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence on
September 19, 2022.
 He is a 1990-batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre, who has an experience of more than 32 years in
administration.
 He recently served as Special Secretary in Ministry of Textiles.
 Prior to this appointment, he had served as Joint Secretary in Department of Personnel and
Training.
TSSC launches centre of excellence with Huawei at NIT Patna
 Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) has launched a centre of excellence with Huawei
Technologies at NIT Patna for capacity building.
 It will come up under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
 It will cater to roles in information and communications technology, cyber security, etc.
 An MoU has been signed for a period of five years regarding the same.
Gross Direct Tax Collection registers growth of 30% in 2022-23
 The gross direct tax collections has registered a growth of 30% in the current financial year in
comparison to 2021-22.
 As on 17 Sept 2022, the gross collection of direct taxes in 2022-23 is at over 8,36,000 crore
rupees compared to over 6,42,000 crore rupees in 2021-22.
 Net Direct Tax collections have also grown at 23 percent for the current financial year (2022-23).
National Conference of State Tourism Ministers begins
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 A 3-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers of the country began in Dharamsala on
18 Sept'22.
 Various issues related to the tourism sector including the promotion of tourism in India will be
discussed at the Conference.
 Suggestions of ministers would be taken to prepare the National Tourism Policy.
 After this, a Tourism Policy will be prepared and brought into the Budget Session.
Indian Navy conducts ENC Yachting Championship at Visakhapatnam
 ENC Yachting Championship was conducted at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by the Indian
Navy Watermanship Training Centre.
 It was held from 13-18 September 2022.
 A total of 46 Yachtsmen and 08 Yachtswomen took part in the Championship.
 Local Ashore B was declared as overall Winner and Fleet B was runner-up for the
Championship.
J&K LG Manoj Sinha dedicates 120 feet tall National Flag to nation
 Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a 120 feet tall National Flag
to the nation at Pulwama in South Kashmir on 18 September 2022.
 He also laid the foundation stone for various youth-oriented projects in the district worth 9.11
crores rupees.
 The new initiatives are aimed to empower the youth, enable self-development, and sharpen
skills.
Social Justice minister Virendra Kumar inaugurates 9 model DDRCs
 Union Social Justice & Empowerment minister Virendra Kumar inaugurated 9 District Disability
Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) on 18 Sept 2022.
 The 9 DDRCs include: Badaun, Pilibhit, Barielly, Balaghat, Golaghat, Ahmedabad, Amravati,
Kullu and Rampur.
 In these DDRCs services like hearing aids test lab, speech therapy room & psychologist room will
be available for Persons With Disability.
Mansukh Mandaviya launches 15-day 'Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav'
 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 17 Sept 2022 launched a 15-day blood donation
drive on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday.
 This drive has been called the ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’ which will continue till 1 Oct 2022
which is also National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
 Over 87,000 people donated blood on the first day of the blood donation drive, which is a
"world record".
KRITAGYA 3.0- A National level Hackathon being organized
 Indian Council of Agricultural Research with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project
and Crop Science Division is organizing Hackathon 3.0 ‘’KRITAGYA” on promoting speed
breeding for crop improvement.
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 It will provide an opportunity to students, faculties, entrepreneurs and others to showcase

innovative approaches and technology solutions to promote innovation for crop improvement.
helicopters.
on 16 Sept 2022.
PM Modi launches world's first Cheetah Rehabilitation Project
 PM Narendra Modi released wild Cheetahs, which had become extinct from India, in Kuno
National Park, on 17 September 2022.
 Cheetahs which have been brought from Namibia are being introduced in India under Project
Cheetah, which is world's first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project.
 Out of the eight Cheetahs there are five female and three male.
National Logistics Policy launched in New Delhi
 PM Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) in New Delhi on 17 September
2022.
 National Logistics Policy is a comprehensive effort to address issues of high cost and
inefficiency.
 The policy is an endeavour to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods, enhancing
economic growth and increasing employment opportunities.
Gujarat to implement remaining allowances of 7th pay commission
 Gujarat government has decided to implement the remaining allowances of 7th pay commission
for its employees.
 The employees recruited before 1st April 2005 will be included in the old pension scheme and
GPF as per the central government.
 The government has also decided to increase the medical allowance from the current 300
rupees to 1000 Rupees.
Amit Shah inaugurates celebrations of Telangana Liberation Day
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 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 17 Sept'22, inaugurated year long celebrations of Hyderabad
Liberation Day in Hyderabad.
 The Centre has planned year-long celebrations to commemorate the 75 years of ‘Hyderabad
State Liberation’.
 Hyderabad which was under Nizam’s rule was annexed into the Union of India after a police
action codenamed ‘Operation Polo’ that culminated on September 17, 1948.
Conference on 'Emerging Legal Issues' inaugurated in Rajasthan
 Union Law and Justice Minister, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated Union of India Counsel (West Zone)
Conference on "Emerging Legal Issues" in Udaipur, Rajasthan on 17 Sept'22.
 This two-day conference will provide a platform to discuss and come up with practicable
solutions to various emerging legal issues in the country.
 This event is being organized by the Additional Solicitor Generals of Rajasthan.
India’s 1st lithium-ion cell factory inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh
 MoS for Electronics & Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on 16 Sept 2022 launched
the pre-production run of India’s first lithium cell manufacturing facility at Tirupati, Andhra
Pradesh.
 This state-of-the-art facility has been set up by Chennai-based Munoth Industries Ltd with an
outlay of Rs165 crores.
 Currently, India imports lithium-ion cells primarily from China & South Korea.
USAID and UNICEF launch series titled ‘Door Se Namaste’
 The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and UNICEF on 16 Sept 2022 launched
the Doordarshan and YouTube series titled 'Door Se Namaste' in New Delhi.
 It is a fictional Hindi series developed in an educational format highlighting the challenges of a
post-pandemic world and promoting the adoption of healthy behaviour and practices.
 USAID HQ: Washington
A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 held
 A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable
New-habitat), titled “Making the Zero-Carbon Transition in Buildings” began on 14th Sept 2022.
 ANGAN 2.0 is being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with
Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC).
 It was held under the Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project.
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UPL to set up hybrid solar-wind project in Gujarat in JV with CleanMax

 Agro-chemical firm UPL Ltd. has announced a joint venture with CleanMax Enviro Energy
Solutions (CleanMax), to set up a hybrid solar-wind energy power plant in Gujarat.
 CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions will develop and maintain a hybrid 28.05 MW solar and 33
MW wind power project under captive model as envisaged under the electricity laws.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 7 NH projects in Gwalior
 In Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister of Road transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated
and laid the foundation stone of seven National Highway projects costing over 1128 crore rupees
in Gwalior.
 The total length of these projects are 222 kilometers.
 A 6-lane Agra-Gwalior Greenfield Expressway would be connected to Yamuna Expressway.
Ambedkar.
Indore to become the country's first "Smart City" with digital address
 Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has signed an MoU with the firm Pataa Navigations to
implement a fully digital addressing system, making it the first city in India to do so.
 As per the MoU, Pataa app will be used by all government agencies and emergency services in
Indore.
 Pataa is a brief and distinctive code that helps the user find the specific geotagged location.
BSF's first female camel riding squad to be deployed along the border
 BSF's first female camel riding squad will be deployed along the India-Pakistan border in
Rajasthan & Gujarat.
 This Squad will be the first of its kind in the world.
 It will participate for the first time in the BSF Raising Day Parade on 1 December 2022.
 The BSF is India’s primary border-guarding force.
 Founded: 1965
 Director General: Pankaj Kumar Singh
Jitendra Singh launches Dashboard of Dept of Science and Technology
 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 15 Sept 2022 launched Dashboard of Department of Science
and Technology (DST).
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 It has been launched to ensure effective implementation of projects, schemes, scholarships and
fellowships funded by DST.
 Through this dashboard, details of each of the schemes and programmes for any group in every
State can be accessed on a real time basis.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches Ramakrishna Mission’s Awakening programme
 Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 15 Sept 2022 inaugurated Ramakrishna
Mission’s ‘Awakening ’ programme for students of classes 1 to 5.
 It is an initiative towards ensuring overall personality development of a child in line with the
philosophy of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
 Ramakrishna Mission Founder: Swami Vivekananda
 Founded: 1897
 HQ: Belur Math, West Bengal
Centre signs tripartite agreement with Assam govt and 8 tribal groups
 The Centre and Assam govt on 15 Sept 2022 signed a tripartite peace accord with 8 tribal outfits
of Assam in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah.
 Around 1100 people have shunned the path of violence with the signing of this agreement.
 In January 2020, the Centre had also signed a historic agreement with Assam govt and Bodo
representatives to end the over 50-year-old Bodo crisis.
Conference on ‘Smart Village Panchayat' organised
 A two-day Conference on “Smart Village Panchayat: Empowering Rural Communities; Leaving
No One Behind” is being organized in Lucknow from 15 September 2022.
 The e-Learning Module prepared by Panchayati Raj Institute of Training (PRIT), Uttar Pradesh in
collaboration with partner organization GIZ was launched.
 Training Module on Localization of Sustainable Development Goals was also released.
Air India to be rebranded as Vihaan
 Tata group-owned Air India has announced that it will be rebranded as Vihaan.
 It has also unveiled a comprehension transformation plan named Vihaan.AI.
 Over the next 5 years, Air India will also strive to increase its market share to at least 30% in the
domestic market while significantly growing the international routes.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches Swachhata Portal
 Minister of State for Personnel, Pension and Public Grievances Dr. Jitendra Singh launched
Swachhata Portal for the Special Campaign 2.0. on 14 September 2022.
 The campaign will begin on 2nd October 2022.
 On the occasion, the minister also released the Special Campaign July Progress Report, and the
CPGRAMS Monthly Progress Report for August, 2022.
Engineer's Day: 15 September
 National Engineer’s Day is observed every year on September 15.
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 The day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of engineer statesman Mokshagundam

Visvesvaraya, a diwan of the former Mysore kingdom.
 The construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore, the installation of the Deccan
Plateau irrigation system, are some of Sir M Visvesvaraya's most well-known accomplishments.
Karnataka to enact law to make Kannada mandatory
 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's government is bringing in a legislation to make
Kannada “mandatory” in the state.
 ‘Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill’ is aimed at further strengthening the
efforts to give primacy to Kannada.
 For the first time a legal statute is being given in the state, making Kannada mandatory, aimed
at protecting the language and its users.
Darjeeling zoo adjudged the best zoo in India
 The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park of Darjeeling has been recognised as the best
zoo in the country.
 Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai came second, followed by the Sri Chamarajendra
Zoological Gardens in Mysore, Karnataka.
 The ranking list was released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) in Sept 2022.
 The Darjeeling zoo was established on August 14, 1958.
Proposal to grant ST status to several communities in 5 states cleared
 The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to notify several tribal communities under the
Scheduled Tribes (ST) category in Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, &
Uttar Pradesh.
 These include the Hatti community living in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour area, the Narikuravars
from Tamil Nadu & the Betta-Kuruba community from Karnataka.
 Union Tribal Affairs Minister: Arjun Munda
Election Commission of India launches BLO e-Patrika
 The Election Commission of India (ECI) on 14 Sept '22 released a new digital publication ‘BLO e-
Patrika’ at an event in New Delhi.
 Objective: to establish direct communication with Booth Level Officer (BLO).
 This event was a first-of-its-kind direct interaction by the Commission with the BLOs across the
country.
 Chief Election Commissioner of India: Rajiv Kumar
 ECI Founded: 25 January 1950
Cabinet nod for signing of guarantees for FIFA U-17 women's world cup
 Union Cabinet on 14 Sept 2022 approved the signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA Under-17
Womens' Football World Cup in India.
 India will host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai, Goa & Bhubaneswar from
11th to 30th Oct 2022.
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 Teams from 16 countries will participate in the event.

 In 2017, India successfully hosted the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup India-2017 at 6 different
venues.
Tripura to have research centre for promoting Agar trade
 The Tripura Forest dept has initiated a process to open an Agar International Trade and
Research Centre to facilitate marketing linkage as well research on Agar.
 Agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) is an evergreen tree that grows in Tripura in abundance and
Agarwood is used in incense, perfume, and small carvings.
 A survey is already underway to count the number of Agar trees across the state.
MeitY Startup Hub and Meta launch XR Startup Program
 MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
and Meta, have announced the launch of an accelerator program.
 This initiative, XR Startup Program focuses on skilling and building technological capabilities for
the metaverse.
 It will support 40 early-stage start-ups working in XR technologies with a grant of Rs 20 lakhs
each.
Tata Power Solar Systems receives LoA of ₹596 cr for NHDC project
 Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy, has
received a letter of award (LoA) of ₹596 crore from NHDC Limited for setting up a 125MW
floating solar project.
 The project will be commissioned within 13 months from the date of letter of award and will
provide sustainable power to M.P. Power Management Company Limited.
Government constitutes an expert committee
 The government has constituted an expert committee to examine and suggest appropriate
measures to address regulatory and other issues to enable scaling up investments by venture
capital and private equity investment.
 The 6-member panel will be headed by former SEBI chairman M Damodaran.
 The committee will suggest measures to further accelerate investment into start-ups and sunrise
sectors.
NITI Aayog hosts first Shoonya Forum
 NITI Aayog hosted the first Shoonya Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of India’s zero
pollution e-mobility campaign in Delhi, on 14 Sept 2022.
 A three-report series highlighting the economic opportunities that an indigenous battery
industry presents for India was released during the event.
 G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant delivered the keynote address.
General public to get free health services from Oct 2 in Mumbai
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 Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced that general public in Mumbai will get free
health services from October 2, 2022.
 They will get this through Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray clinics and polyclinics.
 There will be 227 free healthcare centres in Mumbai and 50 centres will be launched in the first
phase.
 Around 139 medical tests will be done free of cost at these centres.
India’s first Forestry University to be established in Telangana
 Telangana has decided to expand Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) in Hyderabad
into a full-fledged university.
 The Telangana legislative assembly has approved the University of Forestry (UOF) Act 2022.
 The ‘University of Forestry (UOF) will be the first of its kind in the country.
 Only Russia and China have forest universities in the world, globally.
Punjab to give monthly stipend national competition winners
 Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has launched a scholarship scheme to give
monthly stipend to sportspersons who bag first three positions in national competitions.
 A new sports policy will also be launched by the state government, under which sportspersons
winning medals in international events will be recruited directly by creating a special cadre
under the Sports Department.
Andhra Pradesh tops list of states in attracting industrial investment
 Andhra Pradesh has topped the list of states in attracting industrial investments in the first
seven months of 2022, according to a report by the Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade.
 Andhra Pradesh & Odisha combined have bagged 45% of the total investment.
 Overall, India got industrial investment worth Rs 1,71,285 crore by the end of July 2022.
Government's share in total health expenditure increases
 The government’s share in total Health Expenditure has increased from 28.6% in 2013-14 to
40.6% in 2018-19.
 As per National Health Accounts estimates for India for 2018-19 released by the Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, the per capita govt spending on healthcare has increased by 74%
since 2013-14.
 As per the report, India's total health expenditure for 2018-19 was at Rs 5.9 lakh crore.
Several initiatives launched for International Year of Millets 2023
 Govt has launched several initiatives as a run-up to the International Year of Millets 2023 to
create awareness about millets.
 A contest for designing a comic story, with the theme ‘India's Wealth, Millets for Health’ has
been launched along with the Millet Startup Innovation Challenge in Sept 2022 by the govt.
 UNGA had declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets in March '21.
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Mukul Rohatgi set to be Attorney General of India for second time

 Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set to become Attorney General of India for a second time
from 1 October 2022.
 The tenure of the incumbent Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, is coming to a close on 30
September 2022.
 Mr. Rohatgi had served as the 14th Attorney General of India for 3 years from 2014 to 2017.
 The Attorney General of India acts as the chief legal advisor of the Indian govt.
Sibi George appointed India’s next ambassador to Japan
 Senior diplomat Sibi George has been appointed as the next Indian ambassador to Japan.
 George, a 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently the Ambassador of India to
Kuwait.
 He will replace Sanjay Kumar Verma as India’s envoy to Japan.
 He previously served as Ambassador of India to Switzerland as well.
National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 released
 Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, launched National Lists
of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, on 13 September 2022.
 384 drugs have been included in this list with addition of 34 drugs.
 The “essential medicines” are those that satisfy the priority health care needs, based on efficacy,
safety, quality and total cost of the treatment.
India's agricultural, processed food product exports up by 30%
 India’s overall agricultural and processed food products exports rose by 30 per cent to over
9,598 million dollar in first four months of current fiscal (2022-23) compared to the same period
in 2021.
 An export target of over 23 billion dollar has been fixed in 2022-23 for the agricultural and
processed food products basket.
 The export of fresh fruits and vegetables have registered 4% growth.
Index of Industrial Production grew by 2.4% in July 2022
 The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 2.4% in July 2022 against 11.5% in the same
period in 2021.
 According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the manufacturing
sector's output grew 3.2 percent in July 2022.
 The mining output contracted 3.3 percent.
 IIP is an index which details out the growth of various sectors in the economy.
India's retail inflation rises to 7% in August 2022
 Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 7% in August 2022 compared
to 6.71% in July 2022.
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 The consumer price index-based inflation is above the Reserve Bank's comfort level of 6% for
the eighth month in a row.
 According to the data, inflation in food basket was 7.62% in August, up from 6.69% in July and
3.11% in August 2021.
India becomes power surplus nation
 The govt has informed that India has turned into a power surplus nation with a total installed
electricity capacity of over 4 lakh Mega Watt.
 India is the world's third largest producer of renewable energy, with 40% of its installed
electricity capacity coming from non-fossil fuel sources.
 Power generation from renewable energy sources has increased to 1,38,337 Gigawatt hours in
2020.
Various projects of Gujarat Govt worth Rs 1200 crore inaugurated
 Home Minister Amit Shah, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various
projects of the Gujarat Government worth 1200 crore rupees in Gandhinagar on 13 Sept 2022.
 Gujarat accounts for 57 percent of the country’s total foreign investments in the last year.
 The state also holds a 30 percent share of the country's total exports.
RK Mathur inaugurates Ladakh Screenwriters Fair in Leh
 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur virtually inaugurated a 5-day Ladakh Screenwriters
Fair in Leh on 12 Sept 2022.
 Fundamentals of screenwriting, sketching the Character’s arc, Writing for Documentary, Episode
Writing, OTT and Marketing will be explained during the Fair by Satyanshu Singh, Shakun Batra,
Abhya Pannu, Shaunak Sen, and Pratyush Parasuram.
SC recommends eight names for appointment to Bombay High Court
 The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit has recommended eight
names for appointment to the Bombay High Court.
 Six of them are judicial officers and two are advocates.
 The advocates are Santosh Govindrao Chapalgaonkar and Milind Manohar Sathaye.
 The judicial officers are Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh, Ravindra Madhusudan Joshi, to name a
few.
PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
 PM Narendra Modi has offered condolences and compensation to the families of eight people
killed in Secunderabad on 12 September after a fire in a showroom.
 Thirteen others were severely injured.
 ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund) will be paid to the families of
those who died and ₹50,000 each to the injured.
AIIA launches Ayurveda Day 2022 programme
 All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has launched Ayurveda Day 2022 programme.
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 The six-week long programme will continue till 23 October 2022.

 Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti and this year
(2022) it will be celebrated on 23 October.
 The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’.
 Union Minister for AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonowal
Kibithu Military Garrison named after Bipin Rawat
 The Kibithu Military Garrison in Arunachal Pradesh has been renamed as 'General Bipin Rawat
Military Garrison' in honour of India's first Chief of Defence Staff.
 As a Colonel, General Rawat commanded his battalion, the 5th battalion of the 11 Gorkha Rifles,
in 1999-2000 at Kibithu.
 General Rawat passed away along with his wife and 12 military personnel in a chopper crash in
December 2021.
Early Intervention Centre 'Prayas' established at Army Hospital, Delhi
 Early Intervention Centre- Prayas has been established at Army Hospital (Research and
Referral) in New Delhi.
 It has been established to alleviate the suffering and instil confidence in parents in dealing with
differently-abled children.
 The centre is a comprehensive state-of-the-art facility which is dedicated to children with
special needs.
Varanasi court pronounces verdict on Gynavapi case
 The Varanasi court pronounced its verdict on the maintainability of the plea in the Gyanvapi
mosque-Shringar Gauri case.
 A single bench of district Judge AK Vishvesh delivering the verdict in the Gyanvapi Shrinagar
Gauri dispute said that the case is maintainable.
 District Judge A K Vishvesh had reserved the order till September 12 in the communally sensitive
matter.
Pension at your doorstep initiative begins in Mumbai
 The Principal Accountant General office in Mumbai has begun 'Pension at your doorstep'
initiative.
 For Pension Samvaad, Pensioners can register their grievances online or on the toll-free number.
 They can even visit Principal Accountant General's office on Friday and resolve their issues.
 Some issues are solved immediately or within 5-6 working days.
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Karnataka increases compensation to dependents of forest martyrs

 Karnataka government has announced that the compensation awarded to the families of forest
martyrs will be increased from ₹30 lakh to ₹50 lakh.
 CM Basavaraj Bommai made the announcement after paying respect to martyrs on the
occasion of the National Forest Martyrs’ Day.
 During the tenure of B.S. Yediyurappa, the compensation was increased from ₹20 lakh to ₹30
lakh.
President nominates Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from J&K to Rajya Sabha
 President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from Jammu & Kashmir,
to the Rajya Sabha.
 Mr Ali has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha on the recommendation of the Central govt.
 This is for the first time a Gurjar Muslim from the region has been sent to the Rajya Sabha as a
nominated member.
 Rajya Sabha Chairman: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Vice President of India)
Central government fixes maximum number of wards at 250 in Delhi MCD
 Central government has fixed the maximum number of wards in the Municipal Corporation of
Delhi (MCD) at 250.
 Of these, 42 wards have been reserved for Scheduled Castes.
 Earlier, the total number of seats in the three MCDs was 272.
 In May 2022, a notification was issued by the central govt for the unification of three civic
bodies of Delhi.
Legendary Telugu Actor Krishnam Raju passes away
 Legendary Telugu Actor and former Union Minister Krishnam Raju passed away in September
2022.
 He acted in more than 180 films and was also a recipient of five Filmfare south awards as well
as three Nandi awards.
 His most famous works include Jeevana Tarangalu, Krishnaveni, and Bhakta Kannappa among
others.
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Indian edition.
PM to inaugurate International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit
 PM Modi will inaugurate International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022, on
12 September 2022.
 It will be organised at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida.
 Around 1500 participants from 50 countries are expected to participate in the 4-day IDF WDS
2022.
 The last such Summit was held in India about half a century ago in 1974.
PM Modi to launch Cheetah re-introduction project on Septemer 17
 PM Narendra Modi will launch the Cheetah re-introduction project on 17th September 2022.
 He disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the national conference for the Zoo Directors held
in Bhubaneswar on 10 September 2022.
 For the purpose, Cheetah will be brought from Namibia.
 This is for the first time that the Cheetah is being re-introduced after its disappearance from
India in the 1950s.
National Maritime Heritage Complex to be built at Lothal in Gujarat
 Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will build a National Maritime Heritage Complex
(NMHC) at the site of the Indus Valley civilisation in Lothal, Gujarat.
 A first of its kind complex in India, this centre will showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime
heritage.
 The foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by PM Modi and the consent for the master
plan was given in March 2019.
HDFC Bank signs MoU with Institute of Economic Growth
 HDFC Bank has signed an MoU with the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) to fund a chair to
carry out independent research.
 It would be known as ‘HDFC Bank Chair of Banking and Finance’ and would be housed at the
IEG campus, New Delhi.
 It will support IEG for this chair for over five years with a funding support of ₹6.75 crore, with
effect from 1 September 2022.
Indian Air Force organises seminar on financial awareness
 To educate and familiarise air force personnel about financial planning, the Indian Air Force had
organised a day-long seminar on 9 September 2022.
 Officials from the Reserve Bank of India conducted talks on diverse topics ranging from
financial awareness, bank frauds, the role of ombudsmen, among others.
 Approximately 400 Air Warriors across all ranks attended the seminar.
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Archaeologist B B Lal passes away

 Noted archaeologist Braj Basi Lal, who led an excavation at the Ramjanmabhoomi site in the
mid-1970s, passed away in September 2022.
 He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000.
 Considered India’s senior-most archaeologist, Lal was actively involved in archaeological
research and writing till the age of 100.
Vande Bharat 2: Railways to introduce new avatar of high-speed train
 Indian Railways will be introducing the new avatar of high-speed train Vande Bharat called
Vande Bharat 2.
 It will be equipped with more advancements and improved features like 0 to 100 Kmpl speed in
just 52 seconds, maximum speed up to 180 Kmph, and lesser weight of 392 tons instead of 430
tons.
 In the new design, photo-catalytic ultraviolet air purification system has also been installed.
Commencement of the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav announced
 Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced the commencement of
the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav.
 It is a fortnight of activities to galvanize action around cleanliness from 17th September, Seva
Diwas, till 2nd October 2022, Swachhata Diwas.
 He also released the official logo of ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav: Ek Aur Kadam Swachhata Ki Ore’.
MeitY approves Rs 500 cr electronics manufacturing cluster in Pune
 The govt has sanctioned an electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC) in Pune at an investment of
Rs 500 cr.
 The EMC will come up in Ranjangaon Phase-III.
 The project will be set up over an area of 297 acre of land parcel.
 The proposal has been approved by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY).
 The Central govt assistance for the project will be around Rs 208 cr.
Sikkim to host Ranji Trophy matches for the first time
 Sikkim will host Ranji trophy matches for the first time in December 2022.
 The state will welcome three northeast teams: Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, at the
Mining Cricket Ground near Rangpo.
 Along with Ranji Trophy matches, Sikkim will also play two Cooch Behar Trophy matches, and
three Col CK Nayudu Trophy matches at the same cricket ground.
'Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act' portal launched
 The Meghalaya government has launched a multi-purpose online portal Meghalaya Residents
Safety and Security Act (MRSSA).
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 It will ensure the safety and security of the residents, gather intelligence inputs and make the
process of delivery of numerous govt services better.
 The digitisation process would connect more than 6,000 villages and localities across
Meghalaya to the online system.
32 beneficiaries approved in PLI scheme for electronics manufacturing
 NITI Aayog on 9 September 2022 approved 32 beneficiaries under the production-linked
incentive (PLI) scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing.
 This is the first-ever disbursement under any PLI scheme.
 Padget Electronics Pvt Ltd, a domestic company, is the first beneficiary approved to receive
incentive under mobile manufacturing.
For the 1st time, Railway invites private players to build wheel plant
 Indian railways for the first time has floated a tender to invite private players to build a high-
speed wheel plant under the Make in India initiative.
 Under this move, Railway will procure 80,000 wheels per year with a total cost of 600 crore
rupees & manufacturing will take place in the country only.
 Currently, Railways imports the bulk of its wheels from countries like Ukraine & Germany.
NTPC to supply renewable energy to armed forces
 NTPC Ltd has entered into an agreement to supply Renewable Energy Power to the armed
forces (Military Engineering Services).
 This is the first such agreement by the Indian armed forces for sourcing power from Renewable
Energy sources.
 This agreement will help towards the gradual decarbonization of the armed forces.
 NTPC Ltd Founded: 1975
 HQ: New Delhi
 Chairman: Gurdeep Singh
PM Modi to inaugurate 2-day Centre-State Science Conclave on 10 Sept
 PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day Centre- State Science Conclave on 10 Sept 2022
via video conferencing.
 The conclave is being organised at Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
 The conclave will include sessions on different thematic areas including digital health care,
doubling private sector investment in R&D by 2030, technological interventions for improving
farmers’ income, etc.
India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale start-up challenge results announced
 Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the results of India Water
Pitch-Pilot-Scale start-up challenge in Sept'22.
 The challenge was launched under Amrut 2.0 in Mar'22.
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 A total of 76 startups have been selected out of 222 entries, which will help local civic bodies
conserve water.
 They will be provided Rs 20 lakh as funding support as well as mentorship.
President launches Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
 President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in
September 2022.
 She also launched the Ni-kshay 2.0 initiative, a portal to provide a platform for donors to
provide various forms of support to those undergoing TB treatment.
 One can register on the portal to become a Nikshay Mitra and can choose the duration of
support ranging from 1-3 years.
Union Govt extends ceasefire pact with Nagaland's NSCN-K Niki group
 The Union govt on 7 September 2022 extended the ceasefire agreement with the National
Socialist Council of Nagaland( K) Niki group for another year.
 The NSCN (K) Niki group is a break-away faction of the Naga insurgency group NSCN & it is led
by Niki Sumi.
 The NSCN (K) Niki had first signed the ceasefire agreement with the union govt on September 8,
2021, for a period of one year.
NITI Aayog launches India’s first national electric freight platform
 NITI Aayog, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), India, has launched the
country’s 1st national electric freight platform- e-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for
Sustainable Transport).
 Aim: to raise awareness on freight electrification bolstered by on-ground demonstration pilots &
evidence-based research.
 WRI HQ: Washington, D.C.
Pallathuruthy Boat Club wins Nehru trophy
 Mahadevikadu Kattil Thekkethil Chundan (snake boat) rowed by members of the Pallathuruthy
Boat Club (PBC) won the 68th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR).
 It was held on Punnamada Lake in Kerala in September 2022.
 Nadubhagom Chundan rowed by the NCDC Boat Club Kumarakom finished second.
 Veeyapuram Chundan (Punnamada Boat Club) came third.
DRDO successfully complete six flight-tests of an air missile system
 DRDO and Indian Army successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air
Missile QRSAM system from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the Odisha coast, in Sept
2022.
 The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army.
 The performance of the system has been confirmed from the data captured by a number of
range instruments like Telemetry.
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Legendary artist Ram Chandra Manjhi passes away

 Bhojpuri folk theatre artist Ram Chandra Manjhi passed away in September 2022.
 Felicitated with Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Manjhi was also a prestigious Padma Shri
awardee in the field of Arts.
 He was one of the members of the original troupe of Bhikhari Thakur, known as Shakespeare of
Bhojpuri language.
NIESBUD, IIE, ISB sign MoU with to offer entrepreneurial programmes
 The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and the
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), have individually signed an MoU with the Indian School
of Business (ISB).
 They will offer world class management education through entrepreneurial programmes
targeted towards youth, job seekers and budding entrepreneurs.
Agnikul Cosmos secures first patent for 3D-printed rocket engine
 Agnikul Cosmos, one of India’s private space startups, has secured its first patent for the design
and manufacturing of its 3D-printed rocket engine.
 The patent has been rewarded to the company for its Agnilet rocket engine, which will power
the company’s Agnibaan rocket which is scheduled to launch in late 2022.
 Agnikul Cosmos Founded: 2017
 CEO: Srinath Ravichandran
 HQ: Chennai
Union Cabinet approves policy on long-term leasing of Railways' land
 Union Cabinet on 7 September 2022 approved the policy on long-term leasing of Railways' Land
for implementing PM Gati Shakti framework.
 The new policy will help provide land lease for a longer period of up to 35 years as against five
years at present.
 Under the new policy, railways has also cut down land lease fee from 6 per cent to 1.5 per cent.
Adani Group to build 3 giga factories as part of $70 bn investment
 Adani Group will build three giga factories to manufacture solar modules, wind turbines, and
hydrogen electrolyzers.
 It is a part of its $70 billion investment in clean energy by 2030.
 The factories will help generate an additional 45 GW of renewable energy to add to Adani
group's existing 20 GW capacity, as well as 3 million tons of hydrogen by 2030.
Sterlite Power commissions 400kV transmission line in Gujarat
 Sterlite Power’s Mumbai Urja Marg Transmission Ltd has commissioned 400kV Banaskantha,
Kansari and Vadavi transmission line in Gujarat.
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 It will help in the evacuation of around 1,000 MW of renewable power from the pooling station
at Bhuj in northern Gujarat to the national grid.
 It will augment the available power transmission capacity of the state, taking it from 9300 MW
to 11200 MW.
PM Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path on September 8
 PM Modi will inaugurate the Kartavya Path on 8 September 2022.
 He will also unveil the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate on the occasion.
 These steps are in line with Prime Minister’s second Panch Pran for New India in Amrit Kaal.
 The statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is being installed in the same place where a
hologram statue was unveiled on Parakram Diwas 23 Jan.
NGT slaps Rs 3,500cr fine on Bengal govt for waste management failure
 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 3,500
crore on West Bengal for its failure in the treatment of solid and liquid waste.
 The NGT found that of the 2,758 million litres of sewage generation every day in urban local
bodies in West Bengal, not more than 1,268 million litres is treated.
 NGT Established: 2010
India's first intranasal Covid vaccine gets DCGI approval
 India's first intranasal Covid vaccine by Bharat Biotech received DCGI approval on 6 Sept 2022
for primary immunization against the infection for people above the age of 18.
 It is called ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant
nasal vaccine.
 It has proven to be safe and immunogenic in subjects in controlled trials.
CJI inaugurates NALSA's Centre for Citizen Services
 Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit inaugurated NALSA's Centre for Citizen Services
at Jaisalmer house in New Delhi on 6 September 2022.
 It will provide free legal services to the weaker sections of the society.
 NALSA or National Legal Services Authority of India was formed on 9 November 1995 under the
authority of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Centre announces constitution of a national level committee
 Centre has announced the constitution of a national level committee for drafting of the national
cooperation policy.
 The committee under the Chairmanship of former Union Minister, Suresh Prabhu consists of 47
members from all parts of the country.
 The new policy is being formulated to realize the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi under the
leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajpath, Central Vista lawns in Delhi to be renamed as 'Kartavya Path'
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 The government has decided to rename the historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the
national capital Delhi as ‘Kartavya Path’.
 PM Modi will inaugurate the revamped Central Vista on 8 September 2022.
 The decision to rename the lawns is an attempt to shed names and symbols that are remnants
of the British era.
 Rajpath was known as 'Kingsway' during British Rule.
PM Modi announces 'PM-SHRI' scheme for upgrading 14,500 schools
 On the occasion of Teachers’ Day (5 September 2022), PM Modi announced a new initiative -
Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana.
 This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for the upgradation and development of more
than 14500 Schools across the country.
 PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act
as exemplar schools.
Year-long commemoration of ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ approved
 The Indian government has given approval to the annual commemoration of “Hyderabad
Liberation Day” from 17th September 2022 to 17th September 2023.
 The Ministry of Culture will host the opening ceremony for the year-long celebration of
Hyderabad Liberation Day on September 17, 2022.
 The event commemorates India’s annexation of Hyderabad in 1948, following India’s partition.
Meghalaya CM launches 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme'
 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched "Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme" in
August 2022.
 It was launched under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district.
 Under Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme – phase 1, the government has earmarked Rs 15.18 crore
under which four high-yielding improved varieties will be distributed to 6000 families.
UGC launches new research grants and fellowship schemes
 The University Grant Commission launched three new research grants and two fellowship
schemes on 5 September 2022.
 They are Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child, Dr Radhakrishnan UGC Post-
Doctoral Fellowship, Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members, Research Grant for In-
Service Faculty Members and Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty
Members.
India's first Night Sky Sanctuary to be set up in Ladakh
 Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) will establish a first-of-its-kind in India
‘Dark Sky Reserve’ in Ladakh.
 Under the project, a first-ever ‘Night Sky Sanctuary’ will also be built in Hanle, Ladakh as part of
the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
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 The sanctuary will be one the highest-located sites in the world for optical, gamma ray and
infrared telescopes.
Amit Shah launches anthem & mascot of 36th National Games in Ahmedabad
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 4 September 2022 launched the mascot and the anthem for
the 36th National Games in Ahmedabad.
 The mascot is named as 'Savaj' which means cub in Gujarati.
 While the theme of the anthem of the national games is 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.'
 The 36th edition of the National Games will be organised between September 29 to October 12
at six cities in Gujarat.
ISRO successfully test Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator
 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated a new technology
with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD), developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
 IAD is a game-changer with multiple applications for future missions including to Mars & Venus.
 It was successfully tested in a 'Rohini' sounding rocket from Thumba Equatorial Rocket
Launching Station, Kerala.
Odisha CM disburses Rs 869 cr for farmers under KALIA scheme
 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disbursed Rs 869 crore for the state’s 41.85 lakh farmers,
under its Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme.
 He assured them of additional aid for crop losses suffered in the recent floods.
 An amount of Rs 2,000 each was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 41 lakh farmers
and other 85,000 landless farmers.
EDII to join hands with corporates to create women-led businesses
 The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) will join hands with corporates to
create 10,000 women-led green businesses across 100 districts in the country in 1,000 days.
 EDII is a Centre of Excellence recognised by the govt.
 The institute works in collaboration with govt ministries and departments as well as India Inc for
the implementation of developmental projects.
Madhya Pradesh schools to go ‘bagless’ once a week
 Madhya Pradesh government has decided to exempt school children from carrying bags once a
week and reduce pressure on them.
 The Madhya Pradesh School Education department has come out with a lightweight school bag
policy.
 Under this, a list of specified weights of school bags for different classes will be displayed on the
notice boards in schools.
UIDAI tops Grievance Redressal Index in August 2022
 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped among all Ministries and
Departments in resolving Public Grievances for the month of August 2022.
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 UIDAI, which oversees Aadhaar, has been a top performer in the resolution of cases received
through the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS).
 UIDAI Founded: 2009
 CEO: Saurabh Garg
Blue Energy Motors launches India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck
 Blue Energy Motors unveiled India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck on 2 September 2022.
 The truck manufacturing facility is located at Chakan near Pune.
 The facility was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin
Gadkari.
 Blue Energy Motors’ trucks will be Liquified Natural Gas-fuelled, long-haul, heavy-duty trucks.
Kalyan Chaubey appointed as President of AIFF
 The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has got a former player as its first president in its 85-
year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating Bhaichung Bhutia in the election.
 Chaubey is a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
 Karnataka Football Association president N A Haris, won the election for the post of vice
president, beating Manvendra Singh of Rajasthan FA.
Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 presented
 The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri presented Smart Solutions
Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 on 1 September 2022.
 These awards are an initiative of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and UN to
address city-level accessibility and inclusion challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwD),
women and girls, and the elderly.
PM commissions India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
 PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on 2 September 2022 at
Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi.
 He also unveiled the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan).
 Naval Ensigns are flags that naval ships or formations bear to denote nationality.
 The current Indian Naval Ensign consists of a St. George's Cross -- a red cross with white
background.
UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar appointed as AICTE'S interim head
 University Grants Commission, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as the
interim head of the All India Council For Technical Education, AICTE.
 The current chairperson Anil Sahasrabudhe retired on September 1, 2022.
 M Jagadesh Kumar was appointed as UGC Chairman on February 4, 2022.
 He earlier held the post of Vice Chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Historian B. Sheik Ali passes away
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 Noted historian and former Vice Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities Professor B.
Sheik Ali passed away in September 2022.
 He was the general president of the Indian History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and the
founder president of the South India History Congress in 1985.
 He is a recipient of the Rajyothsava award and has authored a total of 23 books in English.
'Rashtriya Poshan Maah' begins across India on September 1
 Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022
across the nation from 1st till 30th September 2022.
 Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyaan (PM’s Overarching Scheme
for Holistic Nourishment), which was launched in 2018 in Rajasthan.
 In 2022, the key focus of the Poshan Maah is on “Mahila aur Swasthya” and “Bacha aur Shiksha”.
CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project
 The Cabinet Committee on Security have cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter
aircraft.
 It would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the
Indian Air Force.
 The DRDO would be developing the aircraft with a GE-414 engine which is the advanced version
of the GE-404s.
 GE-404s power the existing LCAs and the 83 LCA Mark 1As.
Rajasthan govt sanctions ₹40 crore for electric vehicle policy
 The Rajasthan government has come up with its electric vehicle policy to encourage the
purchase of EVs in the state.
 Under the Rajasthan Electric Vehicle Policy (REVP), the government has sanctioned a fund of
₹40 crore for contribution to the purchase of electric vehicles.
 The EV policy will be for a period of five years from September 1, 2022.
HM Amit Shah launches “CAPF eAwas” web-portal in New Delhi
 Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Central Armed Police Forces' eAwas web-portal in New
Delhi on 1 September 2022.
 It has been developed in order to operationalise the revised policy of allotment and to also
bring transparency to the allotment process.
 The web-portal will enable online registration and allotment of residential quarters to eligible
personnel of CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
India's GDP in first quarter of current fiscal grows at 13.5 percent
 The GDP of the country for the April-June quarter of the current financial year grew at 13.5%.
 According to the provisional estimates by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation, in the first quarter of fiscal 2022-23, Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing sector rose
4.5 per cent.
 The manufacturing sector grew 4.8% and the Construction sector appreciated by 16.8%.
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CERT-In conducts exercise Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy”

 Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT
successfully designed and conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries on
31 August 2022.
 It was held in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
 The theme of the exercise was “Building Network Resiliency to counter Ransomware Attacks”.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of phase two of Kochi Metro
 PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the second phase of the Kochi Metro project on 1
September 2022.
 He also inaugurated the first phase extension linking S N Junction and Vadakkekotta at a
function in Kochi.
 He also dedicated to the nation three other railway projects.
 The phase two corridor of the Kochi Metro project covers a distance of 11. 2 km.
 It is estimated to cost Rs 1957 cr.
NPPA launches apps for enhancing ease of business
 Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 29 August 2022 addressed the silver jubilee celebrations
of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA).
 On this occasion, Mr Mandaviya also launched 2 apps developed by NPPA: the Integrated
Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS 2.0) and Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0.
 IPDMS 2.0 would enable the paperless functioning of NPPA.
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Britannia Industries appoints Rajneet Kohli as CEO
 Britannia Industries Ltd., has announced the appointment of Rajneet Singh Kohli as the
company’s Chief Executive Officer with effect from 26th September 2022.
 Rajneet joins Britannia from food services company Jubilant FoodWorks (JFL).
 He has held various positions including in Asian Paints and Coca-Cola.
 Varun Berry has been appointed as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
R Venkatramani appointed as the next Attorney General of India
 The President of India on 28 Sept 2022 appointed senior advocate R Venkataramani as the new
Attorney General for India for a period of three years.
 Mr Venkataramani will replace current Attorney General (AG) K K Venugopal whose term ends
on Sept 30, 2022.
 Earlier, Mukul Rohatgi had declined the Centre's offer to return as the AG.
 The AG acts as the chief legal advisor of the Indian govt.
Vinayak Godse appointed as new CEO of Data Security Council of India
 Premier industry body Data Security Council of India (DSCI) established by NASSCOM, has
appointed its senior vice president Vinayak Godse as the new CEO.
 Godse will be taking over from Rama Vedashree who led DSCI for more than six years.
 Godse will be taking over as the CEO from 1 Oct 2022.
 DSCI Founded: 2008
 Founder: NASSCOM
 Current Chairman: Rajendra S Pawar
 HQ: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Mohammed bin Salman named as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
 In Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Salman as the Prime Minister of the kingdom.
 According to a royal decree, King Salman also promoted his second son Prince Khalid from
deputy Defense Minister to Defense Minister.
 Mohammed bin Salman was previously Defense Minister in Saudi Arabia's government.
Rajendra Kumar appointed as ESIC Director General
 Senior bureaucrat Rajendra Kumar has been appointed the director general of the Employees'
State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
 Kumar, a 1992-batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, is currently an additional secretary in the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
 ESIC is the statutory social security body under the ownership of the Ministry of Labour &
Employment.
 Founded: 1952
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Vijay Jasuja joins Stashfin as independent Director

 Leading Fintech platform Stashfin has appointed BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and
Insurance) expert and former MD and CEO of SBI Cards, Vijay Jasuja as Non-Executive
Independent Director.
 He also served as a Director at PNB Cards.
 He has held multiple leadership positions at SBI including General Manager, Hyderabad;
Country Head and CEO, Maldives and Regional Head, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dilip Asbe reappointed as MD & CEO of NPCI
 Dilip Asbe has been reappointed as the managing director & chief executive officer of the
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for a period of 5 years.
 Asbe took over as MD & CEO of NPCI in 2018.
 Prior to that, he was NPCI's chief operating officer.
 NPCI, a specialised division of the RBI, was created in 2008 for operating retail payments &
settlement systems in India.
 HQ: Mumbai
Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed Indian Ambassador to Madagascar
 IFS officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to the
Republic of Madagascar.
 He is presently joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
 Wilsonbabu, who has served as the joint Secretary in the Eurasia division, will be replacing
ambassador Abhay Kumar.
 Capital: Antananarivo
 Currency: Ariary
 President: Andry Rajoelina
RailTel Corp appoints Sanjai Kumar as its MD & Chairman
 Sanjai Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of the RailTel
Corporation of India.
 He is an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers.
 RailTel, a "Mini Ratna (Category-I)" Central Public Sector Enterprise is an information &
communications technology provider.
 It was formed in 2000 with the objective of creating a nationwide broadband & telecom
network.
R Gandhi appointed as part-time chairman of YES Bank
 Former RBI Deputy Governor R Gandhi has been appointed as part-time chairman of Yes Bank.
 RBI has approved his appointment as the Non-Executive (Parttime) Chairman of the Bank for a
period of 3 years effective from September 20, 2022.
 Gandhi is currently a financial sector policy expert and adviser.
 He was a Deputy Governor of the RBI for three years from 2014 to 2017.
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Centre names top Bharat Lal as Director General NCGG

 Bharat Lal, a retired Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, has been
appointed as the Director General, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG).
 The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) is an autonomous institute under the aegis
of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
 Its head office is at New Delhi and the branch office at Mussoorie.
Dilip Tirkey elected as Hockey India president
 Dilip Tirkey, a former India hockey captain and member of the gold medal-winning team at the
1998 Asian Games, was unanimously elected as Hockey India president on 23 Sept 2022.
 First time in history, a former sportsperson and an Olympian has been elected as the head of
Hockey India.
 Tirkey, 44, has a record 412 international matches as a defender in his career spanning more
than 15 years.
Dr Rajiv Bahl appointed as ICMR Director General
 Dr Rajiv Bahl has been appointed as Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR) & Secretary of the Department of Health Research for a period of three years.
 Bahl is currently working at the World Health Organization in Geneva.
 ICMR is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical
research.
 ICMR Founded: 1911
 HQ: New Delhi
Centre appoints Dr M Srinivas as director, AIIMS Delhi
 The Central Govt on 23 Sept 2022 appointed Dr M Srinivas as the Director of All India Institute of
Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
 Dr Srinivas who is Dean of ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, will succeed
Randeep Guleria who has been holding the post since March 2017.
 His appointment is for a period of five years.
 AIIMS Delhi Established: 1956
 First Director: Dr B.B Dikshit
SC appoints Justice L Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of IOA
 The Supreme Court on 22 Sept 2022 appointed former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara
Rao for amending constitution of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and preparing electoral
college.
 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 8 Sept 2022 issued a final warning to IOA to
"resolve its governance issues" and hold elections by December, failing which the IOC will ban
India.
President Droupadi Murmu clears appointments of Directors to 8 IITs
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 President Droupadi Murmu has cleared the appointments of Directors to 8 IITs.

 Professor Seshadri Sekhar has been appointed as Director of IIT, Palakkad.
 Professor Shreepad Karmalkar will be the new Director of IIT, Bhubaneshwar.
 Venkayappaya R. Desai has been appointed as the Director of IIT, Dharwad while Pasumarthy
Seshu has been given the responsibility of Director of IIT, Goa.
Govt appoints Thomas M Devasia as member of IRDAI
 The govt has appointed Thomas M Devasia - a senior executive from the private sector - as
member in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
 This is the first time that the Govt has appointed a senior executive from the private sector as a
member of IRDAI.
 Devasia is currently working as a technical expert at Marsh Insurance Brokers India in Kochi,
Kerala.
Justice T Raja appointed as acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court
 The President has appointed Justice T Raja, the senior-most Judge of the Madras High Court as
Acting Chief Justice with effect from September 22, 2022.
 He will succeed Justice M Duraiswamy, who is the current Acting Chief Justice of Madras High
Court.
 Justice T Raja was appointed as Additional Judge of Madras High Court on March 31, 2009.
Vijoy Kumar Singh assumes charge as Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare
 Vijoy Kumar Singh assumed charge as Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence on
September 19, 2022.
 He is a 1990-batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre, who has an experience of more than 32 years in
administration.
 He recently served as Special Secretary in Ministry of Textiles.
 Prior to this appointment, he had served as Joint Secretary in Department of Personnel and
Training.
UNICEF appoints climate activist Vanessa Nakate as Goodwill Ambassador
 25-year-old Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate has been appointed as the newest
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
 She has been recognized by UNICEF for her outstanding global advocacy for climate justice for
current and future generations.
 Most recently, UNICEF appointed actress Millie Bobby Brown as its youngest-ever Goodwill
Ambassador.
 President: Catherine M. Russell
IndusInd Bank re-appoints Sumant Kathpalia as MD & CEO for 3 years
 IndusInd Bank has re-appointed Sumant Kathpalia as managing director and chief executive
officer of the bank for three years with effect from March 24, 2023.
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 Kathpalia was first appointed as MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank in March 2020.
 Prior to joining IndusInd Bank, Kathpalia had stints with Citibank, Bank of America and ABN
Amro.
 IndusInd Bank HQ: Mumbai
 Founded: 1994
 Founder: S. P. Hinduja
SIAM elects Vinod Aggarwal as its new president
 Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on 15 Sept 2022 elected
Vinod Aggarwal as its new president for 2022-23.
 Aggarwal, the MD and CEO of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles, succeeds Maruti Suzuki India
Executive Vice Chairman Kenichi Ayukawa.
 SIAM is the apex national body representing all major vehicle manufacturers in India.
CSB Bank appoints Pralay Mondal, former ED at Axis Bank, as CEO
 CSB Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Pralay Mondal as the MD and CEO of the
bank for a period of three years starting 15 Sept 2022.
 Prior to joining CSB Bank, Mondal was Executive Director and Head, Retail Banking at Axis
Bank.
 Mondal joined CSB Bank as president, retail, SME, operations and IT on 23 September, 2020 and
was appointed as the deputy MD with effect from 17 Feb.
Joao Lourenco re-elected as President of Angola
 Joao Lourenco was sworn in for a second term as president of Angola on 15 Sept 2022.
 Lourenco, 68, was sworn in alongside Esperanca da Costa, Angola’s first female vice president in
the capital, Luanda.
 The ruling MPLA party garnered 51% of the votes and 124 seats in the 220-member parliament
in the Aug 24 election.
 Angola is a country located on the west coast of Southern Africa.
Prakash Chand appointed as India’s ambassador to Eritrea
 Senior diplomat Prakash Chand has been appointed the next ambassador of India to Eritrea.
 Previously, Chand was the Consul General of India in Indonesia's Bali since 2019.
 Chand has also served as First Secretary (Consular) in Philippines from 2010 to 2014.
 Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital and largest city
at Asmara.
Mukul Rohatgi set to be Attorney General of India for second time
 Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set to become Attorney General of India for a second time
from 1 October 2022.
 The tenure of the incumbent Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, is coming to a close on 30
September 2022.
 Mr. Rohatgi had served as the 14th Attorney General of India for 3 years from 2014 to 2017.
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 The Attorney General of India acts as the chief legal advisor of the Indian govt.
Sibi George appointed India’s next ambassador to Japan
 Senior diplomat Sibi George has been appointed as the next Indian ambassador to Japan.
 George, a 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently the Ambassador of India to
Kuwait.
 He will replace Sanjay Kumar Verma as India’s envoy to Japan.
 He previously served as Ambassador of India to Switzerland as well.
American Express India appoints Sanjay Khanna as CEO
 American Express Corp on 12 September 2022 appointed Sanjay Khanna as the chief executive
officer & country manager for India.
 Khanna currently heads the executive team & is responsible for driving growth across the
organization’s consumer & commercial businesses.
 American Express is an American multinational corporation specialising in payment card
services.
 HQ: New York
 Founded: 1850
A N Shamseer elected new Speaker of Kerala Assembly
 A N Shamseer of the ruling CPM-led Left Democratic Front has been elected new Speaker of
the Kerala Assembly on 12 September 2022.
 Mr. Shamseer is the 24th Speaker of the House.
 Election of a new Speaker was necessitated following the induction of former incumbent M.B.
Rajesh into the State Cabinet.
Volker Turk appointed as next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
 Volker Turk of Austria has been appointed as the next United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights.
 He is currently coordinating global policy work as an Under-Secretary-General in the UN's
Executive Office.
 Previously, he was the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UN refugees, UNHCR, in
Geneva.
 Turk will succeed Michelle Bachelet of Chile.
Suella Braverman inducted as Home Secretary in UK Cabinet
 Indian-origin barrister Suella Braverman is the new Home Secretary of United Kingdom.
 She has been appointed new Home Secretary by Prime Minister Liz Truss.
 She has succeeded her colleague of Indian origin Priti Patel.
 She had served as the Attorney General in the earlier government led by Boris Johnson.
Sanjay Verma appointed next high commissioner to Canada
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 Senior diplomat Sanjay Kumar Verma has been appointed as India’s next high commissioner to
Canada.
 He is a 1988 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service and is currently the ambassador of India
to Japan.
 He has also served as Consul General of India in Milan, Italy.
 Amit Kumar, currently Consulate General of India in Chicago, has been named the next
ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
Liz Truss elected as UK's new Prime Minister
 UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss was elected as the next Prime Minister of Britain & leader of the
governing Conservative Party on 5 September 2022.
 With the win, she has become the third female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after
Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher.
 Liz defeated her rival & former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak by a margin of 20927 votes, after a
six-week-long campaign.
Binesh Kumar Tyagi takes over as CMD of Shipping Corporation of India
 Binesh Kumar Tyagi took over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Shipping
Corporation of India (SCI) on 5 September 2022.
 Tyagi was heading the Liner and Passenger Services Division as Director (L&PS) since January 7,
2021, in the company.
 Under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, SCI is the largest shipping company in
India.
 SCI Founded: 2 October 1961
 HQ: Mumbai
SC Judge DY Chandrachud nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA
 Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud has been nominated as the next executive
chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
 The post was previously held by the Chief Justice of India UU Lalit.
 After CJI Lalit's retirement, Justice Chandrachud will take over as the 50th CJI from November
2022.
 NALSA Objective: to provide free legal services to eligible candidates.
Starbucks names Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan as new CEO
 Popular international café chain Starbucks has named Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan as its
new Chief Executive Officer.
 Narasimhan will join Starbucks on 1 October 2022, replacing Howard Schultz, who will continue
as interim chief until April 2023.
 Earlier, Narasimhan served as chief executive of Reckitt Benckiser.
 US-based Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain.
 Founded: 1971
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Kalyan Chaubey appointed as President of AIFF

 The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has got a former player as its first president in its 85-
year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating Bhaichung Bhutia in the election.
 Chaubey is a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
 Karnataka Football Association president N A Haris, won the election for the post of vice
president, beating Manvendra Singh of Rajasthan FA.
UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar appointed as AICTE'S interim head
 University Grants Commission, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as the
interim head of the All India Council For Technical Education, AICTE.
 The current chairperson Anil Sahasrabudhe retired on September 1, 2022.
 M Jagadesh Kumar was appointed as UGC Chairman on February 4, 2022.
 He earlier held the post of Vice Chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Yamuna Kumar Chaubey takes over as NHPC CMD
 Yamuna Kumar Chaubey took over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC on 1
September 2022.
 He succeeded Abhay Kumar Singh, who superannuated on 31 August.
 Chaubey is currently Director (Technical) in NHPC & has been given additional charge of the
post of CMD for a period of 3 months till a regular incumbent joins the post.
 NHPC Founded: 1975
 HQ: Faridabad, Haryana
Govt appoints Rajesh Kumar Srivastava as interim chief at ONGC
 Rajesh Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the new interim chairman of ONGC.
 Srivastava succeeds Alka Mittal, who officiated as the chairman until 31 August 2022.
 Srivastava joined ONGC in 1984 and rose through the ranks to the position of Director
(Exploration) in 2019.
 The government also appointed M V Iyer as the interim chairman at GAIL.
Vasudha Gupta appointed as DG of News Services Division of AIR
 Senior Indian Information Service officer Dr Vasudha Gupta has been appointed as the Director
General of the News Services Division of All India Radio.
 She has succeeded N Venudhar Reddy, who superannuated on 31 August 2022.
 Before her appointment, she was serving as Director General, Press Information Bureau (PIB).
 She is credited for establishing of Fact-Check system for the Government.
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Former MP, first Chairperson of NCW Jayanti Patnaik passes away
 Veteran Congress leader and former MP from Odisha Jayanti Patnaik passed away in
September 2022.
 A renowned social worker, Patnaik was the first chairperson of the National Commission for
Women (NCW).
 She headed the commission from February 3, 1992 to January 30, 1995.
 She was also the President of the All India Mahila Congress in 1987.
Oscar winner Louise Fletcher passes away
 US actress Louise Fletcher, who had won an Oscar in 1976 for her role as Nurse Ratched in One
Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, passed away in September 2022.
 Fletcher became just the third woman to receive an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for
the same performance after winning her Academy Awards.
 He career spanned six decades, including TV and film.
Former Kerala minister Aryadan Muhammed passes away
 Former Kerala minister and senior Congress leader Aryadan Muhammed passed away in
September 2022.
 Aryadan Muhammed was an 8-time MLA and represented the Nilambur constituency in
Malappuram district.
 He served as a minister for four terms.
 He was also the power minister in 2004 and also from 2011 to 2016.
Hillary Mantel, Booker Prize-winning author, passes away at 70
 Dame Hilary Mantel, the author of the best-selling Wolf Hall trilogy, passed away at the age of
70.
 Mantel won the Booker Prize twice, for “Wolf Hall” in 2009 and its sequel “Bring Up the Bodies”
in 2012.
 Wolf Hall was a fictional account of Thomas Cromwell's rise to power in the court of Henry VIII.
 The third and final book in the series, The Mirror and the Light was published in 2020.
Valery Polyakov, took longest single trip to space, passes away
 Valery Polyakov, the Soviet cosmonaut who set the record for the longest single stay in space,
passed away at the age of 80 on 19 Sept 2022.
 Polyakov's record of 437 days in space began on January 8, 1994, when he and two others
blasted off on a two-day flight to the Soviet space station Mir.
 Polyakov previously had spent 288 days in space on a mission in 1988-89.
Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passes away
 Popular comedian Raju Srivastava passes away in September 2022.
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 Srivastava was a part of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Comedy Circus, The Kapil
Sharma Show, Shaktimaan and others.
 The comedian also featured in Bollywood films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Tezaab, Baazigar and
more.
 He was recently seen as a special guest on India's Laughter Champion.
Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away
 Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passed away at the age of 93
on 14 Sept 2022.
 He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 & played a record number of 101
Wimbledon matches.
 He won five singles titles in his career.
 He became the first tennis coach to receive Dronacharya Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
Iconic French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard passes away
 Iconic French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard passed away at the age of 91 in Switzerland.
 He revolutionised popular cinema in 1960 with his debut feature 'Breathless' & stood for years as
one of the world's most vital and provocative directors.
 He started his career as a film critic in the 1950s.
 In December 2007, he was honoured by the European Film Academy with a lifetime
achievement award.
Legendary Telugu Actor Krishnam Raju passes away
 Legendary Telugu Actor and former Union Minister Krishnam Raju passed away in September
2022.
 He acted in more than 180 films and was also a recipient of five Filmfare south awards as well
as three Nandi awards.
 His most famous works include Jeevana Tarangalu, Krishnaveni, and Bhakta Kannappa among
others.
Archaeologist B B Lal passes away
 Noted archaeologist Braj Basi Lal, who led an excavation at the Ramjanmabhoomi site in the
mid-1970s, passed away in September 2022.
 He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000.
 Considered India’s senior-most archaeologist, Lal was actively involved in archaeological
research and writing till the age of 100.
Justice KN Singh, who had the shortest tenure as CJI, passes away
 Former Chief Justice of India Kamal Narain Singh, who remained Chief Justice of India (CJI) for
the shortest period of 18 days in 1991, passed away on 8 September 2022.
 Justice KN Singh was appointed as the 22nd CJI on 25 November 1991 & he retired on 12
December 1991.
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 Justice YV Chandrachud (16th CJI) had the longest tenure (7 Years, 4 Months & 20 days) as CJI
till today.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II passes away at 96
 Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, passed away at the age of 96 on 8
September 2022.
 She came to the throne at the age of 25 in 1952 after the sudden demise of her father King
George VI.
 Queen Elizabeth ruled over Britain for 70 years.
 Her eldest son, Prince Charles, 73, will be the new king of the UK, according to centuries of
protocol.
Legendary artist Ram Chandra Manjhi passes away
 Bhojpuri folk theatre artist Ram Chandra Manjhi passed away in September 2022.
 Felicitated with Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Manjhi was also a prestigious Padma Shri
awardee in the field of Arts.
 He was one of the members of the original troupe of Bhikhari Thakur, known as Shakespeare of
Bhojpuri language.
Carnatic vocalist T.V. Sankaranarayanan passes away
 Renowned Carnatic vocalist & the Padma Bhushan awardee T.V. Sankaranarayanan passed
away at the age of 77 in September 2022.
 He won the Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy in 2003.
 In 2003, the Central Govt also conferred on him Padma Bhushan.
 He was considered the torch-bearer of the Madurai Mani Iyer style of singing and technique.
Indian boxer Birju Sah, Commonwealth Games medallist, passes away
 Birju Sah, the first Indian boxer to win medals at both the Asian & Commonwealth Games,
passed away at the age of 48 on 4 September 2022.
 He won bronze medals at both the Commonwealth & Asian Games in 1994.
 He achieved his first major international success at the 1993 Asian junior championships in
Thailand, at the age of 19 when he won the bronze in the light flyweight (45-48kg) category.
Former chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry passes away
 Former Tata Sons chairman & industrialist Cyrus Mistry died in a car accident near Mumbai on 4
September 2022.
 Cyrus Mistry was the first non-Indian to lead the Tata Group.
 He was chosen as the chairman of Tata Sons after Ratan Tata stepped down in 2012.
 However, In 2016, the board of Tata Sons voted to remove Mistry from the post.
 He was also a member of the National Integration Council.
Historian B. Sheik Ali passes away
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 Noted historian and former Vice Chancellor of Mangalore and Goa Universities Professor B.
Sheik Ali passed away in September 2022.
 He was the general president of the Indian History Congress at its 47th Session in 1986 and the
founder president of the South India History Congress in 1985.
 He is a recipient of the Rajyothsava award and has authored a total of 23 books in English.
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Akash Ambani: Only Indian in Time's 100 Emerging Leaders' List
 Akash Ambani, head of India's largest telecom firm Jio, has been named as the only Indian on
the Time magazine's list of 100 emerging leaders.
 The list 'Time100 Next' highlights 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business,
entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism.
 On 28 June 2022, Akash Ambani took over as the chairman of Reliance Jio.
Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden
 President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor
Edward Snowden.
 Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals who have been granted Russian citizenship.
 Snowden, a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency, has been living in Russia
since 2013 to escape prosecution in the US after leaking classified documents detailing govt
surveillance programs.
Unilever CEO Alan Joe to step down by 2023 end
 Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever, will retire from his role at the end of 2023.
 He will depart Unilever after five years as CEO and nearly four decades at the company.
 Unilever brands include Magnum ice cream, Cif surface cleaner and Dove soap.
 Under Jope, Unilever became a wholly British company at the end of 2020 after it completed a
merger of its Dutch and British corporate entities.
Elvis Ali becomes oldest Indian to cross North Channel
 Swimmer from Assam Elvis Ali Hazarika has become the first Assamese to swim across the
North Channel.
 He also became the oldest swimmer from India to have swam across the North Channel.
 The North Channel is the strait between north-eastern Northern Ireland and south-western
Scotland.
 It begins north of the Isle of Man, where the Irish Sea ends and runs north-west into the Atlantic
Ocean.
helicopters.
Gautam Adani overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world's second richest
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 Adani Group's Chairperson Gautam Adani has surpassed Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become the
world's second richest person.
 He is now only behind Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who remains the world's richest man with a
networth of $273.5 billion.
 According to the Forbes real-time billionaires list, Adani's net worth stood at $155.7 billion as of
September 16, 2022, up by $5.5 billion or nearly 4%.
Rachael Haynes announces retirement from international cricket
 Australian woman cricketer Rachael Haynes has announced her retirement from international
cricket.
 She is also retiring from state cricket.
 She would, however, play one more season for Sydney Thunder in the Women’s Big Bash
League.
 She has scored 3,818 runs in more than 150 internationals over all three formats since her debut
in 2009 and won six global titles with Australia.
Virat Kohli: First cricketer to have 50 million followers on Twitter
 Virat Kohli has become the first-ever cricketer to reach 50 million followers on Twitter.
 In early 2022, Kohli became the first-ever Indian to cross 200 million followers on Instagram as
well.
 Kohli recently recorded his first international century in 1020 days, when he slammed a 61-ball
122 not out during India's final Super 4 clash against Afghanistan in Dubai.
President nominates Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from J&K to Rajya Sabha
 President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from Jammu & Kashmir,
to the Rajya Sabha.
 Mr Ali has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha on the recommendation of the Central govt.
 This is for the first time a Gurjar Muslim from the region has been sent to the Rajya Sabha as a
nominated member.
 Rajya Sabha Chairman: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Vice President of India)
Vinoba Bhave's Birth Anniversary: 11 September
 The birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave was observed on 11 September 2022.
 He is regarded as the National Teacher of India & the spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi.
 In 1940, he was selected as the ‘First Individual Satyagrahi’ against the British Raj by Gandhiji.
 Bhave is best known for starting the 'Bhoodan' (gift of land) movement in India in 1951.
Australia captain Aaron Finch retires from ODI cricket
 Australia captain Aaron Finch retired from one-day international cricket on 11 September 2022.
 Finch will continue to captain Australia's Twenty20 side and will lead it during the T20 World
Cup in October and November 2022 in Australia.
 He played 145 ODI matches, out of which 54 were as a captain.
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King Charles names William and Kate as Prince and Princess of Wales
 Britain's King Charles has named his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the Prince
and Princess of Wales.
 He and his late wife Diana previously held these titles.
 Prince William is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
 Charles, who became Prince of Wales in 1958, automatically became king on the death of his
mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September 2022.
Vedant: 1st Indian-American to hold US State Dept press briefing
 Vedant Patel has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American to hold the daily State
Department press briefing.
 He is the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State.
 He appeared at the briefing room in the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department
to represent the country on foreign policy issues before the media.
Suresh Raina announces his retirement from all formats of cricket
 Cricketer Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.
 Suresh Raina represented India in 18 tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20s in an international career
spanning 13 years.
 He scored 5,615 runs in 226 ODIs and 1,604 runs from 78 T20s for India.
 He was part of the 2011 World Cup winning team.
 In IPL, he played 205 matches and scored 5,528 runs.
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NASA’s DART Mission hits asteroid in 1st-ever Planetary Defense test
 NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) - the world's first planetary defence technology
demonstration - successfully impacted its asteroid target on 26 Sept 2022.
 It has been termed humanity's first-ever test of planetary defence by NASA.
 The main objective behind the mission was to redirect the asteroid closer to Didymos, which it
orbits.
 NASA HQ: Washington, D.C.
ISRO successfully tests a hybrid motor
 ISRO has successfully tested a hybrid motor.
 The 30 kN hybrid motor tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil
Nadu on 20 September 2022, is scalable and stackable.
 The test was supported by ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).
 The motor used Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as
the oxidiser.
OneWeb's 36 satellites arrive at Satish Dhawan Space Centre
 OneWeb has announced the arrival of 36 satellites at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-
SHAR) ahead of a planned launch from Sriharikota.
 OneWeb has teamed up with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO to
facilitate the launch.
 The launch will be the company's 14th overall and the satellites will be put into orbit by the
heaviest ISRO rocket, the GSLV-MkIII.
Google partners with Nasscom to launch a new cloud computing course
 Google has partnered with FutureSkills Prime (a MeitY and NASSCOM Digital Skilling Initiative)
to launch the first session of the Google Cloud Computing Foundations course in India.
 This course will be offered free of cost for the students who are pursuing their higher education
and to freshers who are trying to train themselves in emerging technologies.
India’s 1st lithium-ion cell factory inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh
 MoS for Electronics & Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on 16 Sept 2022 launched
the pre-production run of India’s first lithium cell manufacturing facility at Tirupati, Andhra
Pradesh.
 This state-of-the-art facility has been set up by Chennai-based Munoth Industries Ltd with an
outlay of Rs165 crores.
 Currently, India imports lithium-ion cells primarily from China & South Korea.
IISc designs new method to deliver TB vaccine
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 Researchers from the IISc have designed a new method to deliver a vaccine candidate for
tuberculosis (TB).
 They have used spherical vesicles secreted by bacteria coated on gold nanoparticles which can
then be delivered to immune cells.
 The only effective vaccine currently in use against TB is the BCG vaccine which works well in
children but it is not as effective at protecting adults.
IUAC develops India's first Superconducting Magnet System used in MRI
 New Delhi's Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) has successfully developed India’s first
superconducting magnet system used in MRI machines.
 The IUAC has developed a 1.5 Tesla superconducting MRI magnet system, which is like the heart
of the MRI machine.
 It will enable indigenous production of MRI machines in India.
 At present, India depends on 100% import for MRI machines.
ISRO successfully test Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator
 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated a new technology
with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD), developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
 IAD is a game-changer with multiple applications for future missions including to Mars & Venus.
 It was successfully tested in a 'Rohini' sounding rocket from Thumba Equatorial Rocket
Launching Station, Kerala.
NASA captures heart of Phantom Galaxy
 The James Webb space telescope has revealed new detail of a Phantom galaxy which is 32
million light-years away.
 The new picture was released by NASA and the European Space Agency.
 It is called M74 and is located in the Pisces constellation.
 The Webb image shows the galaxy's brilliant white, red, pink and light blue appendages of dust
and stars swirling around a bright blue center.
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National Games begin in Gujarat
 Gujarat is hosting the 36th National Games from 29 September 2022.
 It was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
 Athletes from 36 units (States and Services Sports Control Board) will compete in 35 disciplines
after handball was dropped at the last minute.
 Malkhamba and yogasana will make their debuts in the Games.
West Zone wins the Duleep Trophy 2022 title
 Ajinkya Rahane-led West Zone won the 2022 Duleep Trophy title on 25 Sept after defeating
South Zone by a margin of 294 runs on the fifth and final day of the tournament in Coimbatore.
 Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged the Player of the Match award for scoring a double century (265 runs).
 While Jaydev Unadkat clinched the Player of the Series title.
 Duleep Trophy First edition: 1961–62
Jhulan Goswami retires from international cricket
 Jhulan Goswami bid adieu to international cricket in the third ODI against England on 24 Sept
2022.
 Goswami made her ODI debut in 2002 against England.
 She holds the record for taking the most number of wickets in Women's ODI cricket.
 She also won the ICC Women's Player of the Year award in 2007.
 She played 204 Women's ODI matches, taking 255 wickets at an average of 22.04.
Laver Cup 2022: Team World beats Team Europe to win maiden title
 Team World, on 25 Sept '22, beat Team Europe to win the Laver Cup for the first time.
 Frances Tiafoe & Felix Auger of Team World defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas & Novak Djokovic of
Team Europe to win the competition.
 Laver Cup is an international indoor hard court tournament between Team Europe & Team
World.
 Players from all continents, besides Europe, represent Team World.
 First edition: 2017
Dilip Tirkey elected as Hockey India president
 Dilip Tirkey, a former India hockey captain and member of the gold medal-winning team at the
1998 Asian Games, was unanimously elected as Hockey India president on 23 Sept 2022.
 First time in history, a former sportsperson and an Olympian has been elected as the head of
Hockey India.
 Tirkey, 44, has a record 412 international matches as a defender in his career spanning more
than 15 years.
India to host maiden Moto GP race in 2023
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 India will host its maiden MotoGP World Championship race at the Buddh International Circuit
in Greater Noida in 2023.
 It will be held from 2023-2024 to 2030-2031 and will be called the ‘Grand Prix of Bharat’.
 An MoU has been signed for seven years to bring MotoGP to India between Dorna Sports &
Fairstreet Sports.
 Riders from as many as 19 countries will participate in the premier event.
Roger Federer to play alongside Rafael Nadal in 2022 Laver Cup doubles
 Roger Federer will play the final match of his illustrious career in doubles alongside Rafael
Nadal, his old rival, in the Laver Cup tournament in London on 23 Sept 2022.
 The pair will represent Team Europe against the American pair of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.
 Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, had announced last week that he would retire from
tennis after Laver Cup 2022.
Linda Fruhvirtova wins Chennai Open 2022 title
 17-year-old Czech tennis player Linda Fruhvirtova has won the 2022 Chennai Open title.
 Fruhvirtova defeated Poland's Magda Linette in the final and won her first career Women's
Tennis Association (WTA) singles title.
 The 2022 Chennai Open was played between 12 to 18 Sept.
 As part of the 2022 WTA Tour, it marked the return of a WTA tournament in India for the first
time since 2008.
SC appoints Justice L Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of IOA
 The Supreme Court on 22 Sept 2022 appointed former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara
Rao for amending constitution of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and preparing electoral
college.
 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 8 Sept 2022 issued a final warning to IOA to
"resolve its governance issues" and hold elections by December, failing which the IOC will ban
India.
ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav bags no.3 spot
 International Cricket Council released rankings for batters in men's T20 International, on 21 Sept
2022.
 Suryakumar surpassed Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
 Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan continues to hold No. 1 spot in the batting charts followed by
South Africa's Aiden Markram.
 Suryakumar is now 45 points behind Rizwan and 12 points behind Markram.
 Another change in rule would be the ‘Batters returning when caught’: If a batter is caught out
the new batsman coming would be the one taking strikes.
 Also, the new coming batter will need to get ready to face the ball within two minutes of him
reaching the pitch, while the 90 seconds rule for T20 cricket will remain unchanged.
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 These changes will come into effect on 1 Oct 2022.

 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on 20 Sept 2022 announced several changes to the
playing conditions after it ratified recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men's Cricket
Committee.
 Now Mankad would no longer be considered an unfair play but it would be called a ‘Run-Out’.
 The saliva ban would now be permanent & players would not be allowed to use saliva to make
the ball shine.
Bangladesh beat Nepal to clinch maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title
 Bangladesh won its maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title at the Dashrath Rangshala
Stadium in Kathmandu on 19 Sept 2022.
 Bangladesh defeated host Nepal by 3-1 in the finals.
 Bangladesh skipper Sabina Khatun was the top scorer of the tournament with 8 goals in 5
matches.
 It was the 6th edition of the tournament which was held from 6–19 September 2022 in
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain retires from test cricket
 Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain on 19 Sept 2022 announced his retirement from Test cricket.
 Hossain made his Test format debut in 2009 and represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests over the
span of 13 years.
 Overall, he bagged 36 Test wickets in 27 games at an average of 76.77.
 He had not played a Test match in the last two years, having last played in February 2020
against Pakistan.
Bajrang Punia wins bronze in 2022 World Wrestling Championships
 Bajrang Punia on 18 Sept 2022 won the bronze medal in the men’s 65kg category at the World
Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.
 With this, Bajrang became the 1st Indian to win 4 medals at the world wrestling championships.
 He defeated Puerto Rico’s Sebastian Rivera 11-9 to secure India’s second medal of the event.
 Earlier on Sept 14, Vinesh Phogat won bronze in the women’s 53kg competition.
Devendra Jhajharia wins silver in World Para Athletics Grand Prix
 Indian javelin thrower and Paralympics gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia clinched a silver
medal in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, in Morocco on 17 Sept 2022.
 Devendra threw the javelin to a distance of 60.97 meters to win the silver medal.
 Devendra is a three-time Paralympics medallist.
 The World Para Athletics Grand Prix was held in Morocco from 15 to 17 Sept 2022.
Bengaluru FC lifts maiden Durand Cup by defeating Mumbai City FC
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 Bengaluru FC has won its maiden and the 131st edition of the Durand Cup by defeating Indian
Super League (ISL) giants Mumbai City FC.
 This is the seventh domestic title for Bengaluru FC.
 The 2022 Durand Cup was played across three states for the first time.
 A total of 47 matches were played across 3 cities: Kolkata, Guwahati & Imphal from 16th Aug to
18th Sept 2022.
 First Durand Cup: 1888
Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th Chess Grandmaster
 15-year-old Pranav Anand has become India's 76th Grandmaster (GM).
 He achieved this feat after crossing the 2,500 Elo mark in the ongoing World Youth Chess
Championship in Romania on 15 Sept 2022.
 Pranav cleared each of the 3 GM norms required for the title, besides scoring over 2,500 Elo
points.
 In July 2021, 12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra of US became the world's youngest chess
Grandmaster.
Pranav Anand, A R Ilamparthi win titles at World Youth Chess C'ship
 In World Youth Chess Championship, India's Pranav Anand and A R Ilamparthi won titles in the
Open under-16 and under-14 categories respectively in Mamaia in Romania on 16 Sept 2022.
 Anand scored nine points from 11 rounds to emerge clear winner.
 Anand's compatriot M Pranesh, who was the second seed, finished joint third with eight points
along with three others.
Roger Federer announces retirement from professional tennis
 Roger Federer, a 20 Grand Slam single titles winner and one of the greatest tennis players, has
announced his retirement from professional tennis.
 The Laver Cup in Sept 2022 will be his final ATP tournament.
 Federer is the most successful player at Wimbledon, having won eight titles (2003-07, 2009,
2012, 2017).
 He last clinched a Grand Slam title in 2018 (Australian Open).
India beat Nepal 4-0 to clinch SAFF U-17 Championship title in Colombo
 In football, India clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title, defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final
in Colombo on September 14, 2022.
 India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while
goalkeeper Sahil won the Best Goalkeeper awards.
 India also won previous season title by beating Nepal 7−0 on 31 August 2019.
Rachael Haynes announces retirement from international cricket
 Australian woman cricketer Rachael Haynes has announced her retirement from international
cricket.
 She is also retiring from state cricket.
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 She would, however, play one more season for Sydney Thunder in the Women’s Big Bash
League.
 She has scored 3,818 runs in more than 150 internationals over all three formats since her debut
in 2009 and won six global titles with Australia.
Vinesh Phogat wins two medals at the World Championships
 Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World
Championships after clinching a bronze in 53 kilogram category in Belgrade, Serbia on 14
Sept'22.
 She defeated Emma Malmgren of Sweden.
 This is her second bronze medal at the Championships.
 She had previously earned a podium position in the 2019 edition of the tournament at Nur-
Sultan, Kazakhstan.
Robin Uthappa announces retirement from all formats of cricket
 Robin Uthappa on 14 Sept 2022 announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
 Uthappa made his international debut in 2006 and played 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is.
 Uthappa scored 934 runs in 46 ODIs for India and also scored 249 runs in 13 T20Is.
 He played all 15 seasons of the IPL and represented as many as six teams in the tournament.
Cabinet nod for signing of guarantees for FIFA U-17 women's world cup
 Union Cabinet on 14 Sept 2022 approved the signing of guarantees for hosting FIFA Under-17
Womens' Football World Cup in India.
 India will host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai, Goa & Bhubaneswar from
11th to 30th Oct 2022.
 Teams from 16 countries will participate in the event.
 In 2017, India successfully hosted the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup India-2017 at 6 different
venues.
Virat Kohli: First cricketer to have 50 million followers on Twitter
 Virat Kohli has become the first-ever cricketer to reach 50 million followers on Twitter.
 In early 2022, Kohli became the first-ever Indian to cross 200 million followers on Instagram as
well.
 Kohli recently recorded his first international century in 1020 days, when he slammed a 61-ball
122 not out during India's final Super 4 clash against Afghanistan in Dubai.
Sri Lanka defeat Pakistan by 23 runs to lift Asia Cup title in Dubai
 In Cricket, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs to lift their 6th Asia Cup title at the Dubai
International Stadium on 11 Sept 2022.
 Sri Lanka posted 170 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs.
 Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been adjudged the Player of the Series while
Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been named the Player of the Match for his batting performance in the
final.
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud to win US Open title

 Carlos Alcaraz on 11 Sept 2022 beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 in the US Open
final to claim his first Grand Slam title and rise to the top of the world rankings.
 With the win, Alcaraz became the youngest Grand Slam champion since his compatriot Rafael
Nadal at the 2005 French Open champion and the youngest winner of the US Open title since
Pete Sampras in 1990.
Iga Swiatek wins 2022 US Open women's singles title
 World number one tennis player Iga Swiatek won the US Open women's singles title on 10
September 2022.
 She defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.
 It was Iga Swiatek's third Grand Slam win of her career.
 Poland's Swiatek also won the French Open in 2020 and 2022 besides winning the US Open in
2022.
 The US Open Tennis Championships is held annually in Queens, New York.
 First held: 1881
Max Verstappen wins 2022 Italian F1 Grand Prix
 Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix on 11 September 2022.
 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' George Russell came at the 2nd and 3rd positions
respectively.
 It was Verstappen's 11th win in 16 races in 2022.
 It was also Verstappen's maiden Italian GP win.
 Verstappen had also won the Dutch F1 GP on 4 September 2022.
 He has now won a total of 31 races.
Australia captain Aaron Finch retires from ODI cricket
 Australia captain Aaron Finch retired from one-day international cricket on 11 September 2022.
 Finch will continue to captain Australia's Twenty20 side and will lead it during the T20 World
Cup in October and November 2022 in Australia.
 He played 145 ODI matches, out of which 54 were as a captain.
Neeraj Chopra wins first Diamond League title with 88.44m throw
 Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win the
Diamond League Finals title on 8 September 2022.
 He jumped to the top spot with a throw of 88.44m, his fourth career best, in his second attempt.
 Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic finished 2nd with a best throw of
86.94m.
 Julian Weber of Germany was 3rd with a best of 83.73m.
Pallathuruthy Boat Club wins Nehru trophy
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 Mahadevikadu Kattil Thekkethil Chundan (snake boat) rowed by members of the Pallathuruthy
Boat Club (PBC) won the 68th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR).
 It was held on Punnamada Lake in Kerala in September 2022.
 Nadubhagom Chundan rowed by the NCDC Boat Club Kumarakom finished second.
 Veeyapuram Chundan (Punnamada Boat Club) came third.
Mastercard replaces Paytm as BCCI title sponsor for 2022-23 season
 American financial company Mastercard has replaced Paytm as the title sponsor of the Board
of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
 With this, Mastercard will be the title sponsor for all international matches (both women & men)
scheduled in India.
 It also covers domestic matches like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, & Ranji Trophy.
 Paytm held the rights for 7 years as the title sponsor of BCCI.
Bangladesh player Mushfiqur Rahim announces his retirement from T20Is
 Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter and former captain, Mushfiqur Rahim on 4 September 2022
announced his retirement from T20 internationals.
 He represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1,500 runs at an average of 19.48.
 He made his T20I debut in 2006 against Zimbabwe.
 He has now become the second player from Bangladesh to retire from T20Is following Tamim
Iqbal's retirement in July 2022.
Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram wins Dubai Open chess tournament
 Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram on 4 September 2022 won the 22nd Dubai Open
chess tournament with 7.5 points from nine rounds.
 Chithambaram defeated R Praggnanandhaa in the ninth and final round.
 Seven Indians finished in the top 10 at the tournament with R Praggnanandhaa sharing the
second spot with five others.
Indian boxer Birju Sah, Commonwealth Games medallist, passes away
 Birju Sah, the first Indian boxer to win medals at both the Asian & Commonwealth Games,
passed away at the age of 48 on 4 September 2022.
 He won bronze medals at both the Commonwealth & Asian Games in 1994.
 He achieved his first major international success at the 1993 Asian junior championships in
Thailand, at the age of 19 when he won the bronze in the light flyweight (45-48kg) category.
68th Nehru Trophy Boat Race held at Punnamada lake in Kerala
 In Kerala, the 68th Nehru Trophy Boat Race was held at Punnamada lake in Alappuzha district
on 4 September 2022.
 20 snake boats (chundan valloms) competed for the coveted trophy, which bears the signature
of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
 Competitions are held in nine categories.
 24 shikara paddlers from Dal Lake in Srinagar also participated in the boat race.
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Subroto Cup International Football Tournament kicks off in New Delhi

 The Subroto Cup International Football Tournament kicked off on 6 September 2022.
 The 61st edition of the tournament will be staged across four venues in Delhi till 13 October 2022.
 The first match was played between NCC versus Chandigarh.
 The Subroto Cup is an annual school's football tournament inaugurated in 1960 by the first
Indian Air Force chief, Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee.
Leh Cycling World Cup:German cyclists win in both men,women categories
 In the Leh Edition of the UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup, German cyclists stood first in both
men's and women's categories.
 Ladakh Police in collaboration with the Cycling Association of India has organized the first-ever
MTB Eliminator World Cup in Leh in India.
 20 international, 55 national and local cyclists participated in this world cup competition.
Anishka Biyani wins Gold medal in Malaysian chess meet
 Six-year-old Anishka Biyani won the gold medal in the Malaysian Age Group Rapid Chess
Championship at Kuala Lumpur on 4 September 2022.
 Anishka, a first-grade student of Dhirubhai Ambani school, achieved the feat in the Under-6
Open category.
 In July 2022, Anishka also qualified as one of the best under-7 players in the All India FIDE rating
chess tournament held in Hyderabad.
Max Verstappen wins 2022 Dutch F1 Grand Prix
 Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix on 4 September 2022.
 Mercedes' George Russell & Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came at the 2nd and 3rd positions
respectively.
 Verstappen has now won 10 of this season's 15 races.
 It was his 72nd podium finish & he collected 26 points from this race.
 Verstappen won the Dutch GP in 2021 as well.
 He has now won a total of 30 races.
Amit Shah launches anthem & mascot of 36th National Games in Ahmedabad
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 4 September 2022 launched the mascot and the anthem for
the 36th National Games in Ahmedabad.
 The mascot is named as 'Savaj' which means cub in Gujarati.
 While the theme of the anthem of the national games is 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.'
 The 36th edition of the National Games will be organised between September 29 to October 12
at six cities in Gujarat.
Apeksha Fernandes: 1st Indian woman to reach WJS C'ships final
 Apeksha Fernandes became the first Indian woman to reach the final of the World Junior
Swimming Championships on 31 August 2022.
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 Fernandes clocked her 'Best Indian Time' of 2:18.18 to qualify for the final.
 She finished 8th in the 200m women's category event.
 The 8th World Junior Swimming Championships is taking place from 30 August to 4 September
2022 in Lima, Peru.
New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme retires from international cricket
 New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme announced his retirement from international
cricket on 31 August 2022.
 Colin represented New Zealand in 29 Tests, 45 ODIs, and 41 T20Is.
 He was a part of the New Zealand team that won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.
 He made his international debut in 2012.
 He scored 1,432, 742, and 505 runs in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket, respectively.
Rohit Sharma becomes first player to score 3500 runs in T20I matches
 Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become the first batter in T20Is to register 3,500
runs.
 Rohit achieved this feat during a match against Hong Kong in the ongoing Asia Cup on 31
August 2022 in Dubai.
 New Zealand’s Martin Guptill with 3497 runs and Virat Kohli with 3,343 runs are placed in second
and third positions respectively.
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20th Meeting of Prosecutors General of SCO Member States held
 The 20th Meeting of Prosecutors General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Member States was held in Astana, Kazakhstan on 23 Sept 2022.
 Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, attended the meeting from the Indian side.
 Earlier on 16 Sept 2022, PM Modi had attended the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of
State of the SCO in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
 SCO Member Countries: 8
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches conference 'Symphone'
 Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy launched the two-day virtual conference
'SymphoNE' on 24 September 2022.
 It is being organized from 24-27 Sept by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region on
the occasion of World Tourism Day.
 It aims to create a roadmap to showcase the unexplored part of North East India and boost the
tourism Sector in North Eastern Region.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates Lok Manthan programme
 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the third edition of the Lok Manthan programme
on 22 Sept 2022 in Guwahati.
 The 3-day event will have discussions, seminars, cultural events and exhibitions which will
showcase the rich diversity of our nation.
 The theme for 2022 is Lokparampara (Lok traditions).
 The 1st edition of the Lokmanthan which focused on Desh-Kal-Sthithi was held in 2016.
National Conference of Environment Ministers to be held in Gujarat
 PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Gujarat
on 23 Sept 2022.
 The two day conference will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on Combating
Climate Change (Updating State Action Plans on Climate Change for Mitigation of Emissions
and Adaptation to Climate Impacts), PARIVESH (Single Window System for Integrated Green
Clearances), etc.
India takes over SCO rotating presidency, to host SCO summit in 2023
 The rotational presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was handed over to
India in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 16 Sept 2022.
 India will hold the presidency of the grouping for a year until September 2023.
 The next meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in 2023 in India.
 Iran will also become a permanent member of SCO in 2023 under the presidency of India.
A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 held
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 A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable

New-habitat), titled “Making the Zero-Carbon Transition in Buildings” began on 14th Sept 2022.
 ANGAN 2.0 is being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with
Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC).
 It was held under the Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project.
Conference on ‘Smart Village Panchayat' organised
 A two-day Conference on “Smart Village Panchayat: Empowering Rural Communities; Leaving
No One Behind” is being organized in Lucknow from 15 September 2022.
 The e-Learning Module prepared by Panchayati Raj Institute of Training (PRIT), Uttar Pradesh in
collaboration with partner organization GIZ was launched.
 Training Module on Localization of Sustainable Development Goals was also released.
PM Modi to inaugurate 2-day Centre-State Science Conclave on 10 Sept
 PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day Centre- State Science Conclave on 10 Sept 2022
via video conferencing.
 The conclave is being organised at Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
 The conclave will include sessions on different thematic areas including digital health care,
doubling private sector investment in R&D by 2030, technological interventions for improving
farmers’ income, etc.
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate conference ‘Manthan’ on September 8
 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate a three-day conference called ‘Manthan’ in
Bengaluru on 8 September 2022.
 Organised by: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
 It aims at anchoring discussions across multiple issues and opportunities in the roads, transport
& logistics sector.
 Theme: ’Ideas to Action’: Towards a smart, sustainable, road infra, mobility and logistics
ecosystem.
India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting
 India will host an official-level meeting of the Quad grouping on September 5-6, 2022 in New
Delhi.
 It will be the first such “Senior Officers Meeting” to be held since tensions with China over
Taiwan have risen.
 The meeting will review progress of initiatives that were discussed during the Quad summit in
Tokyo in May 2022.
 Quad Members: India, Australia, Japan & the US
 Established: 2007
US announces hosting first-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit
 The US has announced hosting the first-ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit.
 It will be held in Washington from 28th to 29th September 2022.
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 US President Joe Biden will host the Summit.

 The Summit will demonstrate the United States' partnership with Pacific Island countries and
the Pacific region.
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Art and Culture Current Affairs | October 2022 ...................................................................................................... 2

Awards and Honours Current Affairs | October 2022 ............................................................................................. 3
Banking Current Affairs | October 2022 .................................................................................................................. 9
Books and Authors Current Affairs | October 2022............................................................................................... 11
Business and Economy Current Affairs | October 2022 ........................................................................................ 12
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs | October 2022 .................................................................. 19
Defence Current Affairs | October 2022 ................................................................................................................ 20
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | October 2022 ..................................................................... 27
Days and Events Current Affairs | October 2022 .................................................................................................. 31
International Current Affairs | October 2022 ........................................................................................................ 40
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | October 2022 .......................................................................................... 48
National Current Affairs | October 2022 ............................................................................................................... 54
Appointments Current Affairs | October 2022 ...................................................................................................... 87
Obituaries Current Affairs | October 2022............................................................................................................. 96
Person in News Current Affairs | October 2022 ..................................................................................................... 98
Science and Technology Current Affairs | October 2022 ..................................................................................... 99
Sports Current Affairs | October 2022 ................................................................................................................. 103
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | October 2022 ................................................................................ 115
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Fourth Bangladesh Film Festival inaugurated in Kolkata
● The fourth Bangladesh Film Festival was inaugurated on 29 October 2022 in Kolkata.
● The five day long festival is showcasing 37 popular Bangladeshi films including four
documentaries and eight short films.
● The festival will conclude on November 2.
● Some of the most popular and critically acclaimed films like Hawa, Poran, Gunin, Hridita, among
others will be screened during the festival.
14th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme held in New Delhi
● Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in collaboration with Ministry of Home Affairs on 19th Oct 2022
organised 14th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme in New Delhi.
● Aim: to sensitize tribal youth to rich cultural heritage of the country and to enable them to
appreciate the concept of unity in diversity.
● 220 selected youth in the age group of 18 to 22 years participated in the programme.
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Tata Steel’s plant gets India’s first ResponsibleSteel certification
● Tata Steel has received ResponsibleSteel certification for three of its production facilities in
Jamshedpur.
● The steel works, tubes division and cold rolling mill (Bara) have joined the group of other steel
producing sites around the world with the certification.
● ResponsibleSteel is the steel industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification
initiative.
“Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” awarded
● The “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 have been awarded for
4 Special Operations.
● The medal was constituted in 2018 to recognize those operations, which have high degree of
planning, high significance for the security of the country/State/UT and have significant impact
on the security of larger sections of the society.
● It is announced on 31 Oct every year.
RRR wins best international film at Saturn Awards 2022
● Film RRR won the best international film award at the 50th Anniversary Saturn Awards held in
Los Angeles, in October 2022.
● The awards, given to genre-fiction films, are considered the first stop in the run up to the Oscars.
● They are presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, awarding
films in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres.
President to present Silver Trumpet, Trumpet Banner to bodyguard
● President Droupadi Murmu will present the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the
President’s Bodyguard, PBG at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27th October 2022.
● The presentation Parade will thereafter be followed by an audio visual presentation highlighting
the history and significance of the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner and the modern-day role
of the PBG.
Swadesh Chatterjee conferred North Carolina's highest state honour
● Eminent Indian-American entrepreneur and activist Swadesh Chatterjee has been presented
with the highest award 'the Order of the Long Leaf Pine' by the U.S. State of North Carolina.
● Chatterjee has been awarded for his immense contribution to strengthening the U.S.-India
relationship over the past three decades.
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● Chatterjee was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Pather Panchali’ declared best Indian film by FIPRESCI
● Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's film “Pather Panchali” has been declared the best Indian
film of all time by International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI).
● It has received the number one slot in the top ten films in the history of Indian cinema list, which
was declared after a poll conducted by the India chapter of FIPRESCI.
● This film was release in 1955.
Puneeth Rajkumar to be posthumously given Karnataka Ratna award
● Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on 20th Oct 2022 announced that the prestigious Karnataka
Ratna award will be presented posthumously to actor Puneeth Rajkumar on 1 Nov.
● In Nov 2021, days after Rajkumar passed away, the state govt had named the actor for the
award for his contribution towards the art of cinema in the state.
● It was last awarded to Dr Virendra Heggade for social service in 2009.
IIT Madras wins national intellectual property award
● IIT-Madras has won the national intellectual property (IP) award for 2021 & 2022.
● This annual award recognises individuals & institutions for their IP creations that contribute to
strengthen the country’s IP ecosystem & encourage creativity & innovation.
● It is given out by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India.
● The total number of patent applications filed in India in 2021: 120
PMAY (Urban) awards: MP second in 'best performing state' category
● MP has achieved second rank in the country under the 'Best Performing State' category in the
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme.
● The state has received awards in eight categories in the PMAY Awards-2021: 150 Days
Challenge.
● It shared the special category award with Gujarat in Best State for Convergence, and with
Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh in Best State for Conducting Information.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or 2022 award
● Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on 17th Oct 2022 in
Paris, France.
● It was Karim's maiden Ballon d'Or award.
● While Barcelona's Alexia Putellas bagged the Women's Ballon d'Or 2022 award.
● It was her second successive Ballon d'Or award.
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● The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by the French news magazine France
Football since 1956.
Barbara Metcalf conferred Sir Syed Excellence Award for 2022
● American historian and internationally acclaimed scholar of South Asian history and Islam,
Barbara Metcalf, on 17th Oct received the Sir Syed Excellence International Award for 2022.
● She has written extensively on the history of Muslim population of India and Pakistan.
● This annual award is given by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on its founder Sir Syed
Ahmad Khan’s birth anniversary.
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize
● Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka on 17th Oct 2022 won the 2022 Booker Prize for his
second novel ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’.
● 47-year-old Karunatilaka has become the 2nd Sri Lankan to win the prestigious literary prize
after Michael Ondaatje.
● The Booker Prize is awarded annually to a book published in English in the United Kingdom &
Ireland.
● First awarded: 1969
Hyderabad wins ‘World Green City Award 2022’
● Telangana’s Hyderabad city won the overall ‘World Green City Award 2022’ at the International
Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) World Green City Awards 2022 held in Jeju, South
Korea on 14th Oct 2022.
● It also won the ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ award.
● Hyderabad beat cities like Paris, Mexico City, Montreal & Fortaleza to be adjudged the winner.
Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond, Philip Dybvig win Nobel Prize
● Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig won the 2022 Nobel Prize in
Economics for research on banks and financial crises.
● The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded in memory of Alfred Nobel.
● While Alfred Nobel did not mention the economics prize in his will, the Sveriges Riksbank
established the award in 1968.
Ales Bialiatski, Russia's Memorial and Ukraine's CCL win Nobel Prize
● Human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation
Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties have won the
2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
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● Ales Bialiatski of Belarus was one of the initiators of the democracy movement in the country in
the 1980s.
● The 2021 Nobel Prize was given to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov.
French writer Annie Ernaux awarded Nobel Prize in literature
● French author Annie Ernaux was awarded Nobel Prize in literature.
● Her most critically acclaimed book was “The Years” (Les annees), published in 2008.
● The prize for 2021 went to the Tanzanian-born, U.K.-based writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, whose
novels explore the impact of migration on individuals and societies.
● The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on 7 October 2022.
Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal & K Barry Sharpless win Nobel prize
● The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been jointly awarded to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morton Meldal
& Barry Sharpless for their work on snipping molecules together, known as 'click chemistry'.
● Their work is used to explore cells & track biological processes and can be applied in cancer
treatment drugs.
● Sharpless also won a Nobel Prize in 2001 for his work on chirally catalysed oxidation reactions.
IITM scientist Roxy Koll receives 2022 Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
● Roxy Mathew Koll, a scientist at the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),
has received the American Geophysical Union’s 2022 Devendra Lal Memorial Medal.
● Koll was selected for his outstanding research in Earth & space sciences.
● This medal is named in honour of Prof Devendra Lal, a distinguished geophysicist whose work
spanned diverse areas of the Earth & space sciences
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel wins UN refugee prize
● Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on 4th Oct 2022 won the United Nations refugee
agency's prestigious Nansen Award.
● She has been awarded for welcoming more than 1.2 million refugees and asylum seekers in
Germany in 2015 and 2016.
● The Nansen Award, awarded annually, was created in 1954 in honour of the first UN High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Fridtjof Nansen.
● UNHCR HQ: Geneva
Yunqing Tang bags SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2022
● The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022 will be awarded to Yunqing Tang, Assistant Professor at
the University of California, U.S.
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● The award was instituted by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
(SASTRA) in 2005 with a cash prize of $10,000.
● It is presented annually to individuals aged 32 & below, who made outstanding contributions in
the field of mathematics.
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger win Nobel Prize
● Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
● They have won it "for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell
inequalities and pioneering quantum information science".
● In 2021, the award was given to Giorgio Parisi, Klaus Hasselmann and Syukuro Manabe.
Writer Madhav Hada to be awarded 32nd Bihari Puraskar
● Writer Dr Madhav Hada will be awarded the 32nd Bihari Puraskar for his 2015 literary criticism
book ‘Pachrang Chola Pahar Sakhi Ri’.
● Named after famous Hindi poet Bihari Lal, this award is given every year for an outstanding
work published in the last 10 years by an author in Hindi or Rajasthani.
● It carries a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh & a citation.
● Instituted by: KK Birla Foundation in 1991.
Svante Pääbo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine
● Svante Pääbo has won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discoveries concerning
the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.
● The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be
handed out on 10 December 2022.
● It is awarded by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute.
Dr. Vivek Lall receives Lifetime Achievement Award by US President
● Indian-origin, Dr. Vivek Lall has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US
President Joe Biden with the citation of 'With Grateful Recognition'.
● The citation was given by the AmeriCorps, which is a part of the US Govt.
● Dr. Lall is an industry leader and Chief Executive Officer of General Atomics.
● The company is a global leader in the specialised fields of nuclear technology.
Prez Murmu confers awards for Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2022
● President Droupadi Murmu on 2 Oct 2022 conferred the awards for Swachh Survekshan
Grameen 2022 in New Delhi.
● In the big states category, the first award for Swachh Survekshan Grameen was given to
Telangana, 2nd to Haryana & the 3rd award was bagged by Tamil Nadu.
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● Among the smaller States & UTs, Andaman & Nicobar secured the 1st position followed by
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
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Banking Current Affairs | October 2022

A K Goel re-elected as IBA Chairman
● A K Goel, Managing Director & CEO, Punjab National Bank (PNB), has been re-elected as the
Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the term 2022-23.
● Goel was previously elected as IBA's chairman in 2021.
● Before PNB, Goel was the MD & CEO of UCO Bank.
● IBA was set up in 1946 to look after the interests of the banking industry.
● IBA HQ: Mumbai
● Membership of the Association: 237
ICICI Bank reappoints Sandeep Bakhshi as MD & CEO for 3 years
● ICICI Bank has reappointed Sandeep Bakshi as the managing director (MD) and chief executive
officer (CEO) for a period of 3 years.
● The tenure of Sandeep Bakshi was till 3 Oct 2023.
● The reappointment period is from 4 Oct 2023 to 3 Oct 2026, which is subject to approval from
RBI.
● He was appointed as the bank's MD and CEO on 15th Oct 2018.
● ICICI Bank Founded: 1994
● Headquarters: Mumbai
Bandhan Bank appoints Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador
● Bandhan Bank has announced that it has roped in Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador.
● Bandhan Bank is a pan India bank that provides banking services through its 5,644 banking
outlets spread across 34 of the 36 states & UTs in the country.
● Apart from this Dreamsetgo recently announced him as the first brand ambassador.
● Founded: 2015
● Founder & CEO: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
● HQ: Kolkata
IDBI Bank partners with Vayana Network on supply chain finance
● IDBI Bank on 10th Oct 2022 signed an MoU with Pune-based Vayana Network as its first fintech
partner for end-to-end digitalization services.
● This partnership aims to contribute in the growth of the supply chain finance penetration in
India, which is less than 1% of gross domestic product (GDP).
● Recently, the Central govt & LIC decided to sell off their 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank.
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ICICI Bank launches ‘Smart Wire’ facility

● ICICI Bank on 7th Oct 2022 announced the launch of an online solution named ‘Smart Wire’, to
help its customers carry out SWIFT-based inward remittances in a faster and hassle-free
manner.
● ICICI Bank is the first bank in the country to introduce this faster online solution.
● It allows both NRIs and resident customers to undertake inward remittance transactions in an
online and paperless way.
Govt and LIC together to divest 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank
● The Central govt & Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) have decided to sell off their
60.72% stake in IDBI Bank.
● At present, these two own close to 94% in IDBI Bank, of which the Centre has 45.48% stake &
LIC has 49.24%.
● As per the details, the Centre will divest a 30.48% stake, while LIC will offload 30.24%.
● This would be the first attempt to privatise a public sector bank in India.
RBI launches 'DAKSH' application to advance supervisory process
● The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on 6th Oct 2022 launched a web-based application called
'DAKSH', to make the supervisory processes more robust.
● It will monitor compliance requirements in a more focused manner with the objective of further
improving the compliance culture in Supervised Entities like Banks & NBFCs.
● It will also enable cyber incident reporting & analysis.
● RBI HQ: Mumbai
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Books and Authors Current Affairs | October 2022

EAM S Jaishankar launches book "Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery"
● External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on 6th Oct 2022 participated in the Kiwi Indian Hall of
Fame Awards 2022 and launched the book "Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery" in Auckland, New
Zealand.
● The event felicitated members of the Indian community in New Zealand for their exceptional
achievements and contributions.
● New Zealand Capital: Wellington
● Prime Minister: Jacinda Ardern
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Business and Economy Current Affairs | October 2022

NHAI InvIT Non-Convertible Debentures listed on BSE
● Non-Convertible Debentures of National Highways Authority of India Infrastructure Investment
Trust- NHAI InvIT have been listed on Bombay Stock Exchange, BSE .
● 25 percent of the Non-Convertible Debentures- NCDs have been reserved for retail investors
with the minimum investment slab being just 10,000 rupees.
● The NCDs offer an effective yield of 8.05% per annum with highest credibility.
Malabar: 1st Indian jeweller to import 25Kg gold to UAE under CEPA
● Retail jewellery major Malabar Gold & Diamonds has become the first jeweller in India to import
25kg gold under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India &
the UAE.
● The gold has been imported through ICICI Bank.
● The CEPA between India and the UAE came into effect on May 1, 2022.
● Besides UAE, India has signed CEPAs with South Korea and Japan.
Xiaomi shuts financial services business in India
● Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has shut down its financial services business in India, four
years after its launch.
● The company's Mi Pay app, which allowed users to make bill payments and money transfers, is
no longer listed on the National Payments Corporation of India's (NPCI) website.
● In India, Xiaomi has been subject to govt probes for allegedly dodging tax regulators.
SAIL crosses Rs 10,000 cr Procurement Value on GeM portal
● Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in Procurement Value on
Government-e-Marketplace (GeM).
● With this, SAIL has become the 1st Central Public Sector Enterprise to achieve the major
milestone of procurement through the GeM portal since inception.
● GeM portal launched: 2016
● It is a completely paperless e-marketplace that enables procurement of common-use goods.
Foreign reinsurers can repatriate up to 20% of assigned capital: IRDAI
● Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has allowed foreign
reinsurance branches to repatriate up to 20% of the excess assigned capital to allow free
movement of capital.
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● The applicant's NOF (net owned funds) should not be less than the prescribed amount of ₹500
crore at any time and should infuse a minimum assigned capital of ₹100 crore into the branch
office.
CCI imposes Rs 936 crore penalty on Google for abuse of dominance
● The Competition Commission (CCI) on 25th Oct 2022 imposed more than 936 crore rupees
penalty on Google in yet another antitrust probe for anti-competitive practices.
● The CCI has found Google guilty of abusing its market position to promote its payments app
and in-app payment system.
● Earlier, CCI had imposed a penalty of over 1337 crore rupees on Google on 20th Oct.
● Google CEO: Sundar Pichai
BSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts
● BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) on 24th Oct 2022 launched Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) on its
platform.
● These Electronic Gold Receipts will cater to all market participants as well as commercial
participants along the value chain.
● EGR allows efficient price discovery and standardization of gold, transparency in gold
transactions and settlement guarantee to the Investors.
CCI imposes Rs 1,338 crore penalty on Google
● The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1337.76 crore on
Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets.
● In its order, the CCI said, Google has perpetuated its dominant position in the online search
market resulting in the denial of market access for competing search apps.
● Earlier, CCI had imposed a fine of Rs 390cr on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO.
IRDAI approves the launch of 'Bima Sugam' online platform
● Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has announced the launch of
'Bima Sugam' - an online marketplace where all the health and life insurance policies will be
listed.
● It will be a one-stop destination for all insurance needs, providing services like buying insurance
policies, change of insurance agents and settling of claims.
● It will be operationalised by Jan 2023.
Finance Ministry releases Rs 1,764 crore to four states
● Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1,764 cr to 4 states for providing grants to Million
Plus Urban Cities.
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● Of the total amount, Rs 136 cr was given to Andhra Pradesh, Rs 109 cr to Chhattisgarh, Rs 799 cr
to Maharashtra and Rs 720 cr to UP.
● Out of the total grants, more than two- third is recommended for Solid Waste Management
component and the remaining is for Ambient Air quality.
CCI imposes penalties on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO
● Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed penalties totalling more than 392 crore
rupees on online travel firms including MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and OYO for adopting unfair
business practices.
● A fine of Rs 223.48 crore has been slapped on Make My Trip-Goibibo (MMT-Go) and Rs 168.88
crore on OYO.
● It is also the highest cumulative penalty imposed by CCI on entities in the digital space.
India's forex reserves rise by $204 million to $532.87 billion
● India's forex exchange reserves rose for the first time in over two months by $204 million to
$532.867 billion for the week ending on 7th Oct 2022.
● Gold reserves rose by $1.35 billion to $38.955 billion and (Special Drawing Rights) SDRs rose by
$155 million to $17.582 billion.
● In the previous week, the overall reserves had dropped by $4.854 billion to $532.664 billion.
India's WPI inflation eases to 10.7% in September 2022
● India's annual wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) eased in September 2022 to 10.70% as
against 12.41% recorded in August 2022 and 11.8% in Sept in 2021, as per the government data.
● The Sept WPI was lower than the Reuters forecast of 11.50%.
● September is the 18th consecutive month of double-digit WPI inflation.
● The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) touched a record high of 15.88% in May 2022.
India’s foodgrain stocks decline to 5-year low: FCI data
● Stocks of wheat and rice with government agencies have plunged to a five-year low.
● According to data from the Food Corporation of India (FCI), wheat and rice stocks in public
godowns totalled 511.4 lakh tonnes (lt) as on October 1, 2022.
● This was as against 816 lt a year ago.
● Wheat stocks, at 227.5 lt were at a six-year low.
IIP witnesses contraction of 0.8% in August 2022
● The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) witnessed contraction of 0.8% in August against growth
of 2.4% in July 2022.
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● According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the IIP had risen
13.0% in Aug.
● The industrial output so far in the fiscal year 2022-23 (April-August) has risen 7.7%.
● IIP is an index which details out the growth of various sectors in the economy.
Retail inflation rises to 7.41 per cent in September 2022
● Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 7.41% in September 2022
compared to 7% in August 2022.
● As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, inflation in the food
basket stood at 8.41 per cent, compared to 7.57 per cent in August.
● Inflation in clothing and footwear stood at 10.17% while fuel and light witnessed 10.39%
inflation.
Fast-track mechanism to be set up to help Indian investors in UAE
● India has decided to set up a Fast Track Mechanism to resolve issues faced by Indian businesses
& investors in UAE.
● Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced this while Co-chairing the 10th Meeting of the India-
UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments in Mumbai on 11th Oct 2022.
● This Joint Task Force was established in 2013 to promote trade, investment & economic ties
between UAE & India.
Nitin Gadkari launches Toyota's pilot project on hybrid EV in India
● Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on 11th Oct 2022 launched Toyota’s first-of-its-kind pilot project on
Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India.
● These vehicles will run on 100 per cent petrol as well as 20 to 100 per cent blended ethanol and
electric power.
● Ethanol is a major alternate fuel used globally and Brazil has the highest average blending of 48
per cent.
RBI cancels the licence of Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd
● RBI has cancelled the licence of Pune-based Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Limited as the
lender does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.
● It would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.
● As per the data submitted by the bank, about 99% of the depositors are entitled to receive the
full amount of their deposits from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.
India's space economy to reach $13 bn by 2025: ISpA Report
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● Indian space economy is set to reach $13 billion by 2025, according to a joint report prepared by
Ernst and Young & the Indian Space Association (ISpA).
● Satellite services and application segment would form the largest share of the space economy
accounting for 36% of the space economy by 2025.
● ISpA is the apex industry association of space and satellite companies in the country.
No charge for RuPay credit card use on UPI for transaction upto ₹2,000
● The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has informed there will be no charge for
RuPay credit card use on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions up to ₹2,000.
● RuPay credit card has been operational for the last four years.
● Nil Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would apply for this category.
● RBI has also approved linking of RuPay Credit Cards to UPI.
RBI launches 'DAKSH' application to advance supervisory process
● The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on 6th Oct 2022 launched a web-based application called
'DAKSH', to make the supervisory processes more robust.
● It will monitor compliance requirements in a more focused manner with the objective of further
improving the compliance culture in Supervised Entities like Banks & NBFCs.
● It will also enable cyber incident reporting & analysis.
● RBI HQ: Mumbai
Centre releases ₹7,183 crore as revenue deficit grant to 14 states
● The Department of Expenditure released the 7th monthly instalment of the Post Devolution
Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of ₹7,183.42 crore to 14 states as per the recommendations of the
Fifteenth Finance Commission.
● The states are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
World Trade Organization forecasts slowdown in global trade growth
● The World Trade Organization has forecast a slowdown in global trade growth.
● The Geneva-based trade body has informed that merchandise trade would increase by 3.5 per
cent in 2022, up from its April estimate of three per cent.
● However, for 2023, it sees trade growth of just 1 per cent, compared with a previous forecast of
3.4 per cent.
HDFC Life launches 'Insure India' campaign
● HDFC Life Insurance Company has launched the ‘Insure India’ campaign with an aim to educate
Indians on the benefits of life insurance as a product category.
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● As part of this campaign, the Company will host chat shows, hold on-ground activities &
webinars, to engage with consumers both directly as well as indirectly through its wide network
of distributors.
● HDFC Life CEO: Vibha Padalkar
India emerges as world’s largest producer of sugar
● India has emerged as the world's largest producer and consumer of sugar and its second-largest
exporter.
● In sugar season (Oct-Sept) 2021-22, a record of over 5,000 lakh metric tons (LMT) of sugarcane
was produced in the country.
● Record highest sugar exports of over 109 lakh metric ton has also been registered.
● These exports earned foreign currency of about Rs 40,000 crore for the country.
India's merchandise export grew by over 15% from April to September
● India’s merchandise export has grown by over 15% to 229 bn US dollar from April to September
2022 in comparison to the same period in 2021.
● The Commerce and Industry Ministry informed that the country has achieved merchandise
export of over 32 billion dollars in September 2022 with a decrease of 3.52 per cent.
● The export of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery was over 158 bn dollars.
PhonePe moves domicile from Singapore to India
● Payments and financial services provider PhonePe has completed the process of moving its
domicile from Singapore to India ahead of its plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO).
● This means that all PhonePe Group businesses and entities are now wholly-owned by and
consolidated under PhonePe Pvt Ltd India.
● PhonePe was founded in 2015.
● Owner: Flipkart
● CEO: Sameer Nigam
Lalit Bhasin elected as the new IACC national president
● Noted lawyer Lalit Bhasin has been appointed as the national president of Indian American
Chambers of Commerce (IACC).
● Bhasin, before being elected to the post, was the executive vice president of IACC.
● Bhasin is the 54th national president of IACC, which was set up in October 1968 and is
headquartered in Mumbai.
● IACC Objective: to promote trade & commerce between India & the United States.
PayU terminates $4.7 billion acquisition of BillDesk
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● Netherlands-based Prosus NV, the parent company of PayU Payments, on 3rd Oct 2022
terminated the deal to acquire Indian payment aggregator BillDesk after conditions on the deal
were not met.
● Announced on 31st Aug 2021, this acquisition was to be India's 2nd-largest internet deal after
Walmart acquired Flipkart in 2018.
● Founded in 2000, BillDesk focuses on, accepting & collecting payments.
GST revenue collection in September 2022 is Rs 1.47 lakh crore
● The Gross Goods and Services Tax, GST revenue collection in the month of September 2022
remained at 1,47,686 crore rupees.
● This is the eighth month and for seventh month in a row now that the monthly GST revenues
have been more than the 1,40,000 crore rupees mark.
● Of the total GST collection Central Goods and Services Tax, CGST collection is 25,271 crore
rupees.
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Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs | October

2022
Committees to be set for grievance redressal of social media users
● Grievance Appellate Committees will be set up within 3 months by the govt for resolving social
media users' grievances.
● Each committee will consist of a chairperson and two whole time members.
● Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Grievance Officer may prefer an appeal to the
committee within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of communication from the
Grievance Officer.
Tamil Nadu government forms panel to conserve vultures
● The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a state-level committee to conserve vultures.
● The panel would set up vulture conservation breeding centres and rescue centres to cater to
injured and sick vultures, besides prepare the Tamil Nadu Action Plan for Vulture Conservation.
● 10-member State Level Vulture Conservation Committee headed by the Principal Chief
Conservator of Forests.
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Defence Current Affairs | October 2022

Second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2022 begins
● The second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2022 began on 31 October 2022 in
New Delhi.
● The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important maritime
matters at the military-strategic level through an institutionalized forum.
● During the 4-day conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address and interact with the
Naval Commanders.
India holds first ever trilateral Navy exercise with Africa
● India has held its first-ever trilateral Navy exercise with Africa as part of initiatives to expand
defence partnership with the continent.
● Trilateral exercise comprising Navies of India, Tanzania & Mozambique was held at Dar Es
Salaam, Tanzania from 27th to 29th Oct 2022.
● Indian Navy was represented by the guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter
and MARCOS (Special Forces)
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of C-295MW transport aircraft project
● PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a C-295MW transport aircraft manufacturing
project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara in Gujarat on Oct 30, 2022.
● This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a
private company.
● It can be used for civilian purposes also.
● It aircraft will replace the ageing Avro aircraft of IAF.
French and India Air Forces hold joint exercise in Jodhpur
● Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral
exercise named 'Garuda' from 26th Oct to 12th Nov 2022 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.
● This is the seventh edition of the 'Garuda' air exercise jointly carried out by India and France.
● The first, third and fifth editions of this exercise were conducted in India in 2003, 2006 and 2014,
respectively.
India Navy conducts maritime exercise with Singapore at Visakhapatnam
● The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise
(SIMBEX) from 26-30 Oct'22 at Visakhapatnam.
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● SIMBEX-2022 is being conducted in 2 phases – Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam from 26 to 27

October 2022 followed by the Sea Phase in Bay of Bengal from 28 to 30 Oct.
● SIMBEX series of exercises began in 1994 and were initially known as Exercise Lion King.
Tata, Airbus to manufacture C295 transport aircraft for IAF in Gujarat
● Indian multinational conglomerate Tata in partnership with Airbus will manufacture C-295
transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force at Vadodara in Gujarat.
private company.
● As part of the contract, 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition and 40 will be
manufactured in India.
Indian Navy, Drone Federation join hands
● The Technology Development and Acceleration Cell of the Naval Innovation Indigenisation
Organisation (NIIO) under the Indian Navy and Drone Federation of India have joined hands.
● Both will collaboratively work towards promoting indigenous development, manufacturing and
testing of a drone, counter-drone, and associated technologies for the Navy.
Indian & US militaries conduct 'Tiger Triumph' exercise
● The Indian and US militaries carried out a three-day joint humanitarian assistance exercise
'Tiger Triumph' in Visakhapatnam.
● It concluded on 20th Oct 2022.
● This exercise was the second collaboration between the Indian and US militaries to coordinate
disaster relief in the region.
● The first exercise, also in Visakhapatnam, took place over the course of nine days in November
2019.
India successfully tests next-gen Agni ballistic missile
● The Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile was successfully testfired by India on 21 Oct
2022.
● The missile was tested off the coast of Odisha.
● The Agni Prime is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant
navigation and guidance system.
● Earlier in December 2021, DRDO too tested the Agni Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off
the coast of Odisha.
Army’s 4th round of emergency procurement to be from India
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● The Indian Army, which has made three tranches of Emergency Procurements (EP) in the last
few years, is preparing for a fourth round of EP which will be entirely from the domestic industry.
● In the next seven to eight years, orders worth ₹8 lakh crore could be placed with Indian industry.
● Emergency Procurements are done to address critical operational requirements.
IAF-HAL conclude ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft
● The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 20 October 2022
concluded a ₹6,800 crore contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA).
● In all, 451 MoU, Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreements and product launches took place.
● Of the 451, there were 345 MoUs, 42 major announcements, 46 product launches and 18 ToTs.
PM Modi launches new strategic air base in Gujarat's Deesa
● PM Modi on 19th Oct 2022 laid the foundation stone for Indian Air Force (IAF)’s new airbase at
Deesa in Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
● The Deesa air base, mere 130 km from the Indo-Pak border, will bridge the crucial gap between
Gujarat's Bhuj airbase and Rajasthan's Uttarlai airbase.
● It will be built at a total cost of Rs1000 crore and it is expected to be operational in 2024.
PM unveils indigenous HTT-40 aircraft at DefExpo
● PM Modi on 19th Oct 2022 unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and
developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
● The HTT-40 would be used for basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument flying and close
formation flights.
● It has unique features like running change-over of pilots, hot-refuelling and short-turnaround
time.
12th Defence Expo begins in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
● The 12th edition of the Defence Expo with the theme of 'Path to Pride', started on 18th Oct 2022
in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
● Objective: to cater to domestic defence requirements & fulfilling the needs of friendly foreign
countries.
● It is the first-ever edition of the event to exclusively feature Indian companies.
● India-Africa Defence Dialogue was also organised at the sidelines of Defence Expo
NATO begins annual nuclear exercises in northwestern Europe
● NATO on 17th Oct 2022 began its long-planned annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon" in
northwestern Europe.
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● 14 of the 30 NATO members are participating in this exercise which is being hosted by Belgium
in 2022.
● The exercise will run until 30th Oct.
● The main part of the drill will be conducted more than 1,000 km from Russia.
● North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) HQ: Brussels, Belgium
India-Africa Defence Dialogue to be held in Gandhinagar
● India-Africa Defence Dialogue will be held on 18th Oct 2022 on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
● The dialogue will explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagement.
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will host the Defence Ministers of African Nations.
● The first-ever India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in
2020.
LT Gen PS Bhagat Memorial Chair of Excellence instituted
● On the 103rd birthday of late Lt Gen PS Bhagat, the Indian Army has dedicated a Chair of
Excellence in his memory at the United Service Institution of India.
● During the ceremony, Rs 5 lakhs honourarium to the nominated Chair of Excellence was handed
over to Maj Gen BK Sharma, Director, USI.
● Late Lt Gen PS Bhagat served as the first General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern
Command.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot website for contribution to the
Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, on 14 Oct'22.
● The Tri-Service fund is utilised for grant of financial assistance to the families of armed
personnel of 3 forces who laid down their lives in military operations.
● The amount donated provides financial assistance to the families of martyrs.
INS Arihant carries out successful launch of ballistic missile
● INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on
14 October 2022.
● The missile was tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of
Bengal with very high accuracy.
● All operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated.
12th edition of DefExpo to begin from Oct 18th in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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● Defence Ministry will organise the 12th edition of the prestigious Biennial Defence Exhibition -
DefExpo 2022 - in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18th to 22nd Oct 2022.
● It will focus on Land, Air, Naval and Homeland Security systems.
● This edition of the DefExpo will be the first-ever edition exclusively for Indian companies.
● The theme for the DefExpo 2022 is 'Path to Pride'.
Indian Navy Conducts Offshore Security Exercise ‘Prasthan’
● The Indian Navy conducted a security exercise, called "Prasthan", in the Offshore Development
Area (ODA) off Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on 12th Oct 2022.
● The exercise, conducted by Eastern Naval Command, is held every 6 months.
● It is coordinated by the Indian Navy & involves all stakeholders in the maritime domain,
including oil & gas operators, State Marine Police & the Indian Coast Guard.
INS Tarkash participates in IBSAMAR VII
● INS Tarkash participated in the 7th IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among
Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies from 10-12 Oct 22.
● The previous edition of IBSAMAR was conducted in South Africa from 1-13 Oct 2018.
● The Indian Navy was represented by INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and the personnel from
the Marine Commando Force (MARCOS).
Raising Day of Territorial Army: 9th October
● The 73rd Raising Day of the Territorial Army (TA) was celebrated on 9th Oct 2022.
● It consists of volunteers who receive limited military training for their services in the event of a
national emergency.
● It has participated in all wars since India's independence.
● TA was inaugurated by the first Indian Governor-General, C Rajagopalachari on 9th Oct 1949.
● Director General: Mohindera Singh
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Defence- 1
● Faizabad Cantt to be renamed as Ayodhya Cantt
● Light Combat Helicopter, "Prachanda", inducted into Indian Air Force
● India signs deal with Armenia to export missiles, rockets & ammunition
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Defence- 2
● Govt approves creation of new Weapon Systems branch in IAF
● Indian Air Force Day: 8th October
● South Korea and US begins joint maritime exercises
● Indian naval ships visit Kuwait
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Govt approves creation of new Weapon Systems branch in IAF

● The government has approved the creation of a new Weapon Systems branch in the Indian Air
Force.
● The branch will enhance the war-fighting capability of the Indian Air Force.
● It would encompass operators in four specialised streams of Surface-to-Surface missiles,
Surface-to-Air missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, and Weapon System Operators in twin-multi-
crew aircraft.
Indian Air Force Day: 8th October
● India observes Air Force Day on 8th October annually to mark the establishment of the Air
Force in India.
● The Indian Air Force (IAF) was established in the country on 8th October 1932, by the British
Empire.
● In 2022, the IAF will celebrate its 90th Foundation Day with a spectacular parade and fly-past in
Chandigarh on 8th Oct.
● Chief of the Air Staff: VR Chaudhari
South Korea and US begins joint maritime exercises
● South Korea and the United States began joint maritime exercises with a US aircraft carrier on
October 7, 2022.
● The maritime drills will take place in waters off South Korea's east coast on 7-8th of October.
● Both countries will continue to strengthen their operational capabilities to respond to any
provocations by North Korea through joint drills.
Indian naval ships visit Kuwait
● The ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of Indian Navy – INS Tir & INS Sujata along with
the Indian Coast guard Ship Sarathi arrived at the Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait on 4th Oct 2022, for a
training exchange visit.
● The ships of 1TS are part of the Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy’s Training Command.
● INS Tir is the first dedicated Cadet Training Ship built by Mazgaon Dock Ltd.
Faizabad Cantt to be renamed as Ayodhya Cantt
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 4th Oct 2022 approved changing the name of Faizabad
Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh to Ayodhya Cantonment.
● Earlier, the Faizabad district in UP was also renamed Ayodhya in November 2018.
● A cantonment is a military or police quarter.
● There are 62 "notified cantonments" in India, occupying an area of 157,000 acres.
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Light Combat Helicopter, "Prachanda", inducted into Indian Air Force

● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the indigenously-developed Light Combat
Helicopters (LCH) in the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur in Oct 2022.
● It has been named as 'Prachanda'.
● It has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
● It is the only attack helicopter in the world which can land and take-off at an altitude of 5,000
m with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.
India signs deal with Armenia to export missiles, rockets & ammunition
● In a significant move to boost defence export, India has signed an export order for missiles,
rockets, and ammunition to Armenia.
● Under this deal, military equipment worth over ₹2,000 crores will be exported by India to
Armenia.
● It also includes six additional first-ever export of the indigenous Pinaka rocket launchers.
● Currently, Armenia is engaged in a border conflict with Azerbaijan.
US, South Korea, and Japan stage trilateral anti-submarine drills
● The United States, South Korea, and Japan navies staged trilateral anti-submarine exercises for
the first time in five years on 30 Sept 2022.
● The drills were held in international waters off the Korean peninsula's east coast amid tension
over North Korea's series of missile tests.
● The drills will enhance inter-operability and tactical and technical coordination among the three
countries.
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Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | October

2022
Kerala launches mobile app to prevent cyber crimes against children
● Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 22nd Oct 2022 launched the 'Kunjapp', a mobile
application to prevent cyber crimes against children in the state.
● It has been developed by the Women and Child Development Department of the state govt.
● Urgent action will be taken on cases reported by the public on Kunjapp by forming a rapid
response team at the district level.
Delhi L-G launches property tax amnesty scheme 'SAMRIDDHI 2022-23'
● Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena on 25th Oct 2022 launched a one-time property tax amnesty
scheme "SAMRIDDHI".
● SAMRIDDHI (Strengthening and Augmentation of Municipal Revenue for Infrastructure
Development in Delhi), will start on Oct 26 and end on March 31, 2023.
● Under the scheme, residential property owners can pay just the principal property tax amount
of the current and of the past 5 years.
Assam to revise list of Orunodoi cash beneficiaries
● Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought a revision of the list of Orunodoi beneficiaries by
excluding those who no longer need the financial grant and including others irrespective of
political ideologies.
● Orunodoi, launched in October 2020, entails a monthly grant of ₹1,250 to each of some 20 lakh
beneficiaries.
● It is one of 18 flagship schemes of the Assam govt currently in operation.
Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with destinations from 15 States
● Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Gwalior are among the cities identified in 15 States to be promoted
as part of India’s new domestic tourism policy.
● The initiative is being taken as part of the first phase of the ‘Swadesh Darshan 2’ which will be
kicked off from January 2023.
● The scheme was launched by the Centre in 2014-15 for the integrated development of theme-
based tourist circuits.
PM Modi launches 'Mission Schools of Excellence' in Gujarat
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● PM Modi on 19th Oct 2022 launched the ‘Mission Schools of Excellence’ project in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
● The Mission has been conceived with a total outlay of Rs10,000 Crores & it is partially funded by
the World Bank.
● It will help strengthen the education infrastructure in Gujarat by setting up new & smart
classrooms, computer labs and overall upgradation of the infrastructure of schools.
Delhi LG approves four Zila Sainik Boards
● The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi on 18th Oct 2022 approved the proposal of setting up 4
Zila Sainik Boards in Delhi.
● The board will provide welfare, employment & other beneficial schemes to serving/retired
soldiers of the armed forces & to the families of the soldiers killed in action.
● 11 members will be appointed at each Zila Sainik Board, which will run with a budget of Rs. 4
crores.
PM Modi inaugurates PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022
● PM Modi on 17th Oct 2022 inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the
Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
● The event is aimed at making lives of farmers easier, boost their capabilities and promote
advanced agricultural techniques.
● The PM also launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana — One Nation One
fertiliser during the event.
PM to distribute PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat on Oct 17
● PM Modi will kickstart the distribution of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - Mukhyamantri
Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) Ayushman cards in Gujarat on 17th Oct 2022.
● 50 lakh coloured printed Ayushman cards will be distributed to all the beneficiaries across
Gujarat.
● In 2019, Gujarat govt integrated Mukhyamantri Amrutam Vatsalya with the Ayushman Bharat -
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches NEP - 2020 in Dehradun
● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 16th Oct 2022 launched the National
Education Policy-2020 for the academic session 2022-23 in higher education in Dehradun,
Uttarakhand.
● Uttarakhand was the first state in the country to implement the New Education Policy at the
pre-primary level with Bal Vatikas in July 2022.
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● The NEP 2020 has replaced the National Policy on Education, 1986.
Cabinet approves PM-DevINE scheme for development of Northeast
● The union cabinet has approved a new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for
North East Region (PM-DevINE), to fund infrastructure projects in the North East India.
● This scheme will have an outlay of Rs 6,600 crore for the four-year period from 2022-23 to 2025-
26.
● It will get 100% central funding & will be implemented by the Ministry of Development of North
Eastern Region.
Tele-MANAS initiative launched on occasion of World Mental Health Day
● Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), an initiative of the
Union Health Ministry, was launched by Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on 10th Oct
2022 (World Mental Health Day) in Bengaluru.
● Aim: to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock.
● A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across the country.
Gujarat government announces Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme
● In Gujarat, the state government has announced Aatmanirbhar Gujrat Scheme for Assistance To
Industries at Gandhinagar on 5 October 2022.
● The scheme is expected to attract a proposed investment of nearly 12.50 lakh crore rupees.
● 9 sectors including green energy ecosystem, sustainability and mobility have been recognized
as thrust manufacturing sectors in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Dr. Jitendra Singh launches portal for PM's Excellence Awards
● Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 3rd Oct 2022 launched the Web portal for Prime Minister’s
Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2022 in New Delhi.
● The objective of the scheme is to encourage constructive competition, innovation and
institutionalisation of best practices.
● The total number of Awards under the PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration -
2022 will be 16.
PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors - YUVA 2.0 - launched
● PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors - YUVA 2.0 was launched on 2 Oct 2022 to promote
reading, writing & book culture in the country.
● Under YUVA 2.0 (Young, Upcoming & Versatile Authors), a total of 75 authors will be selected
through an All India Contest, who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian
heritage, culture & knowledge system.
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● YUVA 1st edition was launched in 2021.
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Days and Events Current Affairs | October 2022

World Thrift Day: 31st October
● World Thrift Day is marked every year on 31 October in order to raise awareness about the
importance of savings.
● In India, due to the death of late PM Indira Gandhi on the same day in 1984, this day is
celebrated on 30th Oct.
● The 1st International Thrift Congress which was held in Milan, Italy in 1924 had declared Oct 31
as World Thrift day.
● 2022 Theme: “Saving prepares you for the future".
National Unity Day: 31st October
● The National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is celebrated every year on 31st October to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister.
● He played an important role in persuading many princely states to join the Union of India.
● This day was first celebrated in 2014.
● This year (2022) will mark the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
World Stroke Day: 29th October
● Every year World Stroke Day is observed on October 29th to emphasize the serious nature and
high rates of stroke.
● It is also observed to raise awareness of the prevention & treatments of strokes.
● It was started in 2006 by the World Stroke Organization (WSO).
● WSO declared stroke a public health emergency in 2010.
● The average incidence rate of stroke in India is 145 per one lakh population.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: 27 October
● World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated on October 27 every year.
● The day highlights and promotes the importance of recorded images, motion pictures and
sounds which give us insights into people’s lives, cultures, languages, communities and the
global flora and fauna.
● “Enlisting documentary heritage to promote inclusive, just and peaceful societies” is the theme
for 2022.
President Dr. K R Narayanan's birth anniversary: 27 October
● 27 October 2022 marked 102nd birth anniversary of former President of India Dr. K R
Narayanan.
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● He served as the 10th President of India from 1997 to 2002 and 9th Vice President of India from
1992 to 1997.
● He was also the first person from the Dalit community to hold the post.
● He began his career in India as a member of the Indian Foreign Service in the Nehru
administration.
Indian Army celebrated 76th Infantry Day on 27 October 2022
● The Indian Army celebrated the 76th Infantry Day on 27 October 2022.
● Infantry day is celebrated to mark the day when the infantry of the Indian army, led by 1st
battalion of the Sikh Regiment, made its way into the Srinagar airfield in Jammu and Kashmir in
1947.
● As part of the Infantry Day celebrations of 2022, a ‘Wreath Laying’ ceremony was organised at
the National War Memorial.
Disarmament Week: 24th October to 30th October
● Disarmament Week is observed each year from 24th Oct to 30th Oct by the United Nations to
promote world peace.
● It advocates eliminating all materials that support armed conflict and have the potential for
catastrophic annihilation.
● Disarmament Week was first observed in 1978.
● The UN was also established on 24h Oct in 1945.
● The UN Disarmament Commission (UNDC) was established in 1952.
World Polio Day: 24th October
● World Polio Day is observed every year on 24th October to raise awareness about the polio
vaccination & eradication of polio from every corner of the world.
● It was established in 1985 by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who
was the lead medical researcher of the team that developed a vaccine against polio.
● 2022 Theme: “A healthier future for mothers & children.”
7th National Ayurveda Day: 23rd October 2022
● National Ayurveda Day is observed on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) every
year since 2016.
● The 7th National Ayurveda day was celebrated on 23rd Oct 2022.
● The aim of the day is to raise awareness about the value of Ayurveda in improving health and
daily life.
● The Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year.
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● 2022 Theme: “Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda”.

United Nations Day: 24th October
● Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on 24th October to mark the anniversary of the
UN Charter, which came into force in 1945.
● The primary role of the UN is to maintain world peace and security.
● This day was first celebrated in 1948.
● When the UN was established, it had 51 member states, which now stands at 193.
● 2022 Theme: “Building Back Together for Peace and Prosperity”.
National Police Commemoration Day: 21st October
● Every year, October 21st is celebrated as the National Police Commemoration Day, to pay
tributes to all police personnel who died in the line of duty.
● This day also remembers the sacrifice of 10 police personnel who lost their lives on 21st Oct 1959,
in Ladakh while fighting the Chinese army.
● In Oct 2018, PM Modi inaugurated India's first national police museum in Delhi.
World Statistics Day: 20 October
● World Statistics Day is being observed on October 20 every five years.
● The day highlights the significance of data and statistics in the day-to-day development of
society.
● The day was designated in 2010 by the United Nations Statistical Commission
● The theme for 2022 is ‘Data for Sustainable Development'.
World Osteoporosis Day: 20th October
● World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated every year on 20th October across the world.
● The purpose of this day is to create awareness about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of Osteoporosis.
● Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
● This day was first observed in 1996 by the National Osteoporosis Society of the UK.
● 2022 Theme: "Step Up For Bone Health"
World Anaesthesia Day: 16th October
● World Anaesthesia Day, also known as Ether Day, is celebrated annually on the 16th of October.
● It marks the discovery of anaesthesia 176 years ago which made it possible for patients to
undergo surgical procedures without the pain involved.
● The use of anaesthesia was demonstrated for the first time by American dentist William T. G.
Morton on October 16, 1846.
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● 2022 Theme: “Medication Safety”

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: 17th October
● International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17th October and
aims to raise awareness about people living in poverty.
● The UN General Assembly established this day in 1992.
● According to the World Data Lab, by 2030, 359 million people will be living in extreme poverty.
● 2022 Theme: 'Dignity for all in Practice'
World Food Day: 16th October
● World Food Day is observed every year on 16th October worldwide to raise awareness on the
issue of hunger & the waste of food.
● It also celebrates the foundation day (16 Oct 1945) of the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the
United Nations.
● This day was established in 1979, as per the suggestion of the former Hungarian minister of
agriculture Dr Pal Romany.
● 2022 Theme: ‘Leave no one behind’
World Students' Day: 15th October
● October 15 is celebrated as World Students’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr
APJ Abdul Kalam, a celebrated Aerospace scientist and former President of India (2002-07).
● Dr. Kalam is fondly remembered as "People's President", and he was known for his dedication
towards promoting education.
● Dr Kalam was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997.
International Day of Rural Women: 15th October
● October 15 is celebrated as the International Day of Rural women across the world.
● Aim: to promote gender quality & highlight the important role played by women in rural areas.
● Established in: 2007 by the UN.
● As per a UN report, approximately 40% of the total agricultural labour force in developing
countries comprises women.
● 2022 Theme: “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”.
International E-Waste Day: 14 October
● International E-Waste Day is held on 14 October every year.
● The day was launched in 2018 by the WEEE Forum to raise the public profile of waste electrical
and electronic equipment recycling and encourage consumers to recycle.
● The theme for 2022 is: 'Recycle it all, no matter how small!'.
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● According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020, the world generated 53.6 Mt of e-waste in 2019.
World Standards Day: 14th October
● World Standards Day is observed on 14th October annually and aims to spread awareness
about the importance of standardisation to the global economy.
● The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) was established in 1947 however the
first World Standards Day was celebrated in 1970.
● 2022 Theme: 'Shared Vision for a Better World'
World Sight Day: 13th October
● World Sight Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of October.
● In 2022, It is being observed on 13th Oct.
● This day is celebrated with the intention to raise awareness around vision impairment, which
includes blindness too.
● It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of Lions Club International Foundation in
2000.
● 2022 Theme: 'Love Your Eyes'
World Arthritis Day: 12th October
● World Arthritis Day (WAD) is celebrated every year on 12th October to spread awareness about
the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
● Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad term for more than a hundred diseases related to
joints.
● This day was first observed in 1996 by Arthritis & Rheumatism International (ARI).
● 2022 Theme: "It's in your hands, take action".
Jayaprakash Narayan's birth anniversary: 11 October
● The birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, is marked on 11 October.
● He was born in 1902.
● One of the prominent faces of the Quit India Movement, the 'Lok Nayak' is still remembered for
leading the mid-1970s opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
● In 1999, Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest
civilian award.
International Day of the Girl Child: 11th October
● International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated on 11th October every year for empowering
girls and amplifying their voices around the globe.
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● This day recognises the rights of the girl child and the challenges faced by them across the
world.
● This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2011 & was first observed in 2012.
● 2022 Theme: 'Our time is now - our rights, our future'.
Raising Day of Territorial Army: 9th October
● The 73rd Raising Day of the Territorial Army (TA) was celebrated on 9th Oct 2022.
● It consists of volunteers who receive limited military training for their services in the event of a
national emergency.
● It has participated in all wars since India's independence.
● TA was inaugurated by the first Indian Governor-General, C Rajagopalachari on 9th Oct 1949.
● Director General: Mohindera Singh
World Mental Health Day: 10th October
● World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10th October to raise awareness about
mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental
health issues.
● It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health.
● 2022 Theme: ‘Make mental health for all a global priority”.
World Post Day: 9th October
● World Post Day is celebrated on the 9th Oct every year to highlight the importance of postal
services in the everyday lives of people.
● Oct 9 was chosen as the day as this was the date in 1874 when the Union Postal Service (UPU)
was started in Switzerland.
● World Post Day was established by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969.
● 2022 Theme: 'Post for Planet'.
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Days and Events -1
● World Teachers' Day: 5th October
● World Animal Day: 4th October
● World Habitat Day: 3 October
● International Day of Non-Violence: 2nd October
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Days and Events -2
● Indian Air Force Day: 8th October
● World Smile Day: 7th October
● World Cotton Day: 7th October
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● National Wildlife Week: 2nd to 8th October

● World Cerebral Palsy Day: 6th October
Indian Air Force Day: 8th October
● India observes Air Force Day on 8th October annually to mark the establishment of the Air
Force in India.
● The Indian Air Force (IAF) was established in the country on 8th October 1932, by the British
Empire.
● In 2022, the IAF will celebrate its 90th Foundation Day with a spectacular parade and fly-past in
Chandigarh on 8th Oct.
● Chief of the Air Staff: VR Chaudhari
World Smile Day: 7th October
● World Smile Day is observed on the first Friday of October every year.
● In the year 2022, it was celebrated on 7th of October.
● World Smile Day was first observed in 1999 by Harvey Ball.
● Harvey Ball was an artist from Massachusetts, US, who created the smiley face in 1963.
● The theme of World Smile Day remains the same every year - 'Do an act of kindness. Help one
person smile'.
World Cotton Day: 7th October
● World Cotton day is celebrated every year on 7th October as a global celebration of cotton and
its stakeholders.
● At the initiative of the Cotton-4 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali), the World Trade
Organisation made the launch of World Cotton Day on 7th October 2019.
● Cotton is a multipurpose plant chiefly used in the textile industry.
● 2022 Theme: “Weaving a better future for cotton".
National Wildlife Week: 2nd to 8th October
● India observes National Wildlife Week from October 2 to October 8 every year in an effort to
protect and preserve wildlife.
● In the year 2022, the 68th edition of the National Wildlife Week is being celebrated.
● The idea of a 'National Wildlife Week' was proposed by the Indian Board of Wildlife in 1952
while the first 'Wildlife Week' was commemorated in 1957.
World Cerebral Palsy Day: 6th October
● World Cerebral Palsy Day (WCPD) is observed on 6th October every year & it was started by the
Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2012.
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● Aim: to draw worldwide attention to cerebral palsy and find ways to help this condition.
● Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early
childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination.
World Teachers' Day: 5th October
● World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers’ Day, is celebrated on 5th October
every year.
● This is a day to celebrate, thank & honour teachers for their contributions to their students.
● Oct 5 was proclaimed as World Teachers’ Day by UNESCO in 1994.
● 2022 Theme: “The transformation of education begins with teachers”.
● Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5th Sept every year.
World Animal Day: 4th October
● World Animal Day is celebrated every year on the 4th of October to raise awareness about
improving the welfare standards of animals across the globe.
● This day was selected in honour of the feast of Francis of Assisi, who was regarded as a patron
saint of animals.
● This day was first celebrated in 1925 in Germany’s Berlin city by Heinrich Zimmermann.
World Habitat Day: 3 October
● World Habitat Day is a UN initiative that is observed on the first Monday of every October,
annually.
● In 2022, it is being observed on the 3rd of October.
● The day is observed to acknowledge the state of our towns and cities, and the basic right of all
to adequate shelter.
● It was first celebrated in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya.
● 2022 Theme: "Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind".
International Day of Non-Violence: 2nd October
● International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on 2nd October, the birthday of
Mahatma Gandhi.
● Mahatma Gandhi, one of the tallest leaders of Indian independence movement, was the pioneer
of the philosophy of non-violence.
● This day was established on 15 June 2007 by the United Nations.
● Its date corresponds with those of the Indian national public holiday of Gandhi Jayanti.
International Day of Older Persons: 1 October
● October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe.
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● The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 14, 1990, to establish
October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.
● The UN General Assembly in 1991 approved the United Nations Principles for Older Persons.
● 2022 theme: “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”
PFRDA to observe 'National Pension System Diwas' on October 1
● Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will observe 1st of October as the
National Pension System Diwas.
● Aim: to promote pension & retirement planning among the citizens.
● PFRDA is organising this campaign under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
● PFRDA is the regulatory body for overall supervision & regulation of pension in India.
● Founded: 2003
● Chairman: Supratim Bandyopadhyay
World Vegetarian Day: 1 October
● Every year on 1 Oct, World Vegetarian Day is celebrated to highlight the benefits of
vegetarianism.
● Aim: to bring awareness to the environmental & health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
● This day was established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and was further
endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978.
● October is also observed as Vegetarian Awareness Month.
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International Current Affairs | October 2022

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva elected new President of Brazil
● Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected as new President of Brazil.
● He defeated incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in the elections.
● Lula da Silva has secured 50.83 per cent of the votes, whereas his opponent Bolsonaro
managed to get 49.17 per cent votes.
● He earlier held the position of President for two terms from 2003 to 2011.
Poland chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant
● Poland has chosen US firm Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant.
● The move comes in as a part of Poland's efforts to burn less coal and gain greater energy
independence.
● The plant would be built in the Pomerania province near the Baltic Sea coast.
● Poland plans to spend 40 billion dollars for the building of two nuclear power plants with three
reactors each.
Iran also barred from Nobel prize ceremony, after Russia & Belarus
● The ambassador of Iran has been excluded from the 2022 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm
because of "the serious & escalating situation" in the country.
● Earlier in Oct 2022, the envoys of Russia & Belarus were also barred from attending the
ceremony because of the war in Ukraine.
● The Nobel Prizes are always handed out on Dec 10, the anniversary of prize founder Alfred
Nobel's death in 1896.
Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover
● The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter.
● A number of top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal, have been fired.
● Twitter, Inc. is an American communications company based in San Francisco, California.
● The company operates the microblogging and social networking service Twitter.
● It was founded on 21 March 2006.
Jay Y Lee appointed as Samsung Electronics executive chairman
● Samsung Electronics on 27th Oct 2022 appointed Jay Y. Lee as the executive chairman of the
company.
● Lee’s promotion is symbolic as he has helmed Samsung in his capacity as the company’s vice-
chairman since 2014, when his father & former chairman Lee Kun-hee, passed away.
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● Mr Lee, who was convicted of bribery & embezzlement in 2017, was granted a special
presidential pardon in August 2022.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: 27 October
● World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated on October 27 every year.
● The day highlights and promotes the importance of recorded images, motion pictures and
sounds which give us insights into people’s lives, cultures, languages, communities and the
global flora and fauna.
● “Enlisting documentary heritage to promote inclusive, just and peaceful societies” is the theme
for 2022.
27th annual UN meeting on climate to be held from November 6
● The 27th annual UN meeting on climate, COP27 (Conference of Parties) will take place in
Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt from 6-18 Nov'22.
● This will be the fifth time a Climate Conference is being hosted in Africa.
● COP27 will focus on three main areas, reducing emissions, helping countries to prepare and deal
with climate change and securing technical support and funding for developing countries.
Germany to legalise cannabis use for recreational purposes
● The German Govt on 26th Oct 2022 approved the proposal that will allow state-licensed &
controlled commercial cultivation & distribution of cannabis.
● Acquiring & possessing up to 20 to 30 grams of recreational cannabis for personal consumption
would also be made legal.
● It would make Germany the 2nd European Union country to legalise cannabis after Malta.
● Chancellor of Germany: Olaf Scholz
WHO releases first-ever list of fungal infection
● WHO has published a report highlighting the first-ever list of fungal "priority pathogens" – a
catalogue of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.
● The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritize
fungal pathogens.
● This report is based on research led by the University of Sydney in Australia.
China launches Covid-19 vaccine inhaled through mouth
● Shanghai has started administering an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine from in what appears to be
a world first.
● The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free as a booster
dose for previously vaccinated individuals.
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● It was developed by Cansino Biologics Inc. as an aerosol version of one-shot adenovirus

vaccine, which uses a relatively harmless cold virus.
Elizabeth Jones to serve as Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Delhi
● The United States has appointed Elizabeth Jones to serve as Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi.
● She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts.
● She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, acting Assistant
Secretary of State for the Near East, and Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
● She carries the highest Foreign Service rank of a Career Ambassador.
Anna May Wong becomes first Asian American to appear on US currency
● The legendary Hollywood star Anna May Wong on 24th Oct 2022 became the first Asian
American to appear on US currency.
● Wong’s image has been imprinted on quarter dollars as part of the American Women Quarters
Program, which highlights female pioneers on coins.
● Recognized as Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star, she acted in over 60 films across a
decades-long career.
Rishi Sunak to become the first Indian-origin PM of Britain
● Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain's next Prime Minister after
Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the Conservative party leadership race.
● 42-year-old Sunak will become the first British Prime Minister of Indian origin.
● Sunak becomes Britain's third Prime Minister in less than two months after Boris Johnson and Liz
Truss resigned from their posts.
FATF adds Myanmar to list of high-risk countries
● Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Myanmar to the list of high-risk countries, also
known as ‘Black List’.
● Myanmar has been added to the list because of its ‘strategic deficiencies to counter money
laundering & terrorist financing.
● Myanmar is the third country to be added in this list along with North Korea and Iran.
● FATF HQ: Paris, France
● Membership: 39
● President: T Raja Kumar
Japan, Australia ink security pact
● Australia and Japan have agreed to share sensitive intelligence and deepen defence
cooperation, signing a security pact.
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● Prime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western
Australian city of Perth.
● Under the deal, the countries' defence forces will train together in Northern Australia expand
and strengthen cooperation across defence, intelligence sharing.
FATF removes Pakistan from 'grey list' after four years
● The financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Pakistan from its grey list after four years.
● Pakistan has been on the Paris-based watchdog's grey list for deficiencies in its counter-terror
financing and anti-money laundering regimes since June 2018.
● The decision was taken by the FATF in its plenary held in Paris on 21 October 2022.
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns
● UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on 20th Oct 2022 resigned from the post just six weeks after her
appointment.
● Truss accepted that she could not deliver the promises she made & has lost the faith of her
party.
● She was appointed as the UK PM on 6th Sept 2022.
● With this, Truss has become the shortest-serving PM (45 days) in British history.
Japan seeks GI tag for Nihonshu
● The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, has filed an application seeking GI tag for nihonshu, an
alcoholic beverage.
● It is learnt that this is the first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the GI Registry in
Chennai.
● Nihonshu is regarded as a special beverage made from fermenting rice.
● The government has recently awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.
Ulf Kristersson elected as Sweden's new Prime Minister
● Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was on 17th Oct 2022 elected as Sweden's new Prime
Minister.
● Kristersson, 58, was elected with 176 votes in favour and 173 against, after announcing a deal to
form a three-party government.
● Kristersson will succeed Magdalena Andersson as Sweden's new Prime Minister.
● Andersson became Sweden’s first female prime minister in 2021.
● Sweden Capital: Stockholm
International E-Waste Day: 14 October
● International E-Waste Day is held on 14 October every year.
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● The day was launched in 2018 by the WEEE Forum to raise the public profile of waste electrical
and electronic equipment recycling and encourage consumers to recycle.
● The theme for 2022 is: 'Recycle it all, no matter how small!'.
● According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020, the world generated 53.6 Mt of e-waste in 2019.
Abdul Latif Rashid elected as Iraq's new president
● Iraq's parliament on 13th Oct 2022 elected former minister Abdul Latif Rashid as the country's
next president.
● Rashid replaced Barham Saleh as head of state after the two-round vote in parliament, winning
more than 160 votes against 99 for Saleh.
● Rashid served as water resources minister from 2003 until 2010 and has been an advisor to the
head of state since.
● Iraq Capital: Baghdad
China successfully launches its first solar observatory 'Kuafu-1'
● China successfully launched its first comprehensive space-based solar telescope called the
Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) on 9th Oct 2022.
● It has been nicknamed 'Kuafu-1' & it will provide insights into how the Sun’s magnetic field
causes coronal mass ejections (CMEs).
● India is also planning to launch a similar mission called Aditya-L1 by 2023, to study the solar
atmosphere.
Israel & Lebanon reach 'historic agreement' on the maritime dispute
● Israel announced a “historic” deal with Lebanon on 11th Oct 2022, aimed at resolving a long-
running maritime border dispute over Mediterranean waters.
● It is the first agreement on border demarcation between the 2 countries.
● The agreement is meant to resolve a territorial dispute in the eastern Mediterranean sea in an
area where Lebanon aims to explore for natural gas.
● Israel PM: Yair Lapid
Tom Cruise to become first actor to film in outer space
● Actor Tom Cruise will soon become the first actor to shoot in space.
● He has partnered with director Doug Liman on a project that calls for him to perform a
spacewalk.
● The Hollywood actor and director have reportedly approached the Universal Filmed
Entertainment Group (UFEG) with a proposal for Tom to launch himself up to the International
Space Station.
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Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond, Philip Dybvig win Nobel Prize

● Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig won the 2022 Nobel Prize in
Economics for research on banks and financial crises.
● The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded in memory of Alfred Nobel.
● While Alfred Nobel did not mention the economics prize in his will, the Sveriges Riksbank
established the award in 1968.
EU approves adoption of world’s first single charger rule
● The European Union parliament has passed a new law stating that all new smartphones, tablets
and cameras will have a single standard charger.
● This new law will be implemented from late 2024.
● It is expected to save at least 200 million euros ($195 million) per year and cut more than a
thousand tonnes of EU electronic waste every year.
● EU Member States: 27
● Capital: Brussels, Belgium
South Korea and US begins joint maritime exercises
● South Korea and the United States began joint maritime exercises with a US aircraft carrier on
October 7, 2022.
● The maritime drills will take place in waters off South Korea's east coast on 7-8th of October.
● Both countries will continue to strengthen their operational capabilities to respond to any
provocations by North Korea through joint drills.
Ales Bialiatski, Russia's Memorial and Ukraine's CCL win Nobel Prize
● Human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation
Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties have won the
2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
● Ales Bialiatski of Belarus was one of the initiators of the democracy movement in the country in
the 1980s.
● The 2021 Nobel Prize was given to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov.
Nicole Mann: First Native American woman astronaut in space
● US astronaut Nicole Mann has become the first Native American woman to go to space
following a NASA launch on 5th Oct 2022.
● Mann, 45, is one of four astronauts who blasted off from Florida on 5th Oct bound for the
International Space Station (ISS).
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● The mission in which Mann is taking part is named 'Crew 5' and it was using a launch vehicle
that comprised a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
French writer Annie Ernaux awarded Nobel Prize in literature
● French author Annie Ernaux was awarded Nobel Prize in literature.
● Her most critically acclaimed book was “The Years” (Les annees), published in 2008.
● The prize for 2021 went to the Tanzanian-born, U.K.-based writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, whose
novels explore the impact of migration on individuals and societies.
● The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on 7 October 2022.
NASA’s SpaceX launches 4 people to International Space Station
● SpaceX launched four people to the International Space Station from Florida on 5 October
2022.
● Known as Crew-5, the mission for NASA will bring the group up to the ISS for a six-month stay in
orbit.
● The mission is SpaceX's fifth operational crew launch for NASA to date, and the company's
eighth human spaceflight in just over two years.
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger win Nobel Prize
● Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
● They have won it "for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell
inequalities and pioneering quantum information science".
● In 2021, the award was given to Giorgio Parisi, Klaus Hasselmann and Syukuro Manabe.
Svante Pääbo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine
● Svante Pääbo has won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discoveries concerning
the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.
● The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be
handed out on 10 December 2022.
● It is awarded by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute.
Dr. Vivek Lall receives Lifetime Achievement Award by US President
● Indian-origin, Dr. Vivek Lall has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US
President Joe Biden with the citation of 'With Grateful Recognition'.
● The citation was given by the AmeriCorps, which is a part of the US Govt.
● Dr. Lall is an industry leader and Chief Executive Officer of General Atomics.
● The company is a global leader in the specialised fields of nuclear technology.
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International Day of Older Persons: 1 October

● October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe.
● The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on December 14, 1990, to establish
October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.
● The UN General Assembly in 1991 approved the United Nations Principles for Older Persons.
● 2022 theme: “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”
US, South Korea, and Japan stage trilateral anti-submarine drills
● The United States, South Korea, and Japan navies staged trilateral anti-submarine exercises for
the first time in five years on 30 Sept 2022.
● The drills were held in international waters off the Korean peninsula's east coast amid tension
over North Korea's series of missile tests.
● The drills will enhance inter-operability and tactical and technical coordination among the three
countries.
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MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | October 2022

MoU signed for ‘Football for Schools’ initiative
● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan signed an MoU in Mumbai on 30th Oct 2022
with FIFA and All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India.
● ‘Football4Schools’ aims to empower 25 million young boys and girls in India through sports-
integrated learning.
● FIFA HQ: Zürich, Switzerland
● FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
● AIFF President: Kalyan Chaubey
NSDC International partners with Perdaman
● NSDC International (NSDCI) and Perdaman have partnered to create an interface between
Indian skilled youth and market opportunities in Australia.
● NSDCI plays role in steering national and international partnerships for overseas employment.
● Perdaman is a multinational group based in Western Australia with a long-standing track
record in involvement within a diverse range of markets.
SAIL signs agreement with Airports Authority of India
● The Steel Authority of India Limited, SAIL and the Airport Authority of India, AAI have signed an
Operation and Management agreement to facilitate commercial operations from Rourkela in
Odisha.
● The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided financial support for the up-gradation of this airport.
● The government of Odisha will provide the security, fire, and ambulance services.
Tata Steel's Dutch arm signs MOU to supply Ford with green steel
● Tata Steel's Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with "green" steel after 2030, under
a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies on 24 Oct'22.
● Tata will start producing green steel - or steel made without using fossil fuels - in 2030 at its
plant in Ijmuiden, Netherlands.
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● Ford has also signed supply MOUs with Tata, ThyssenKrupp and Salzgitter to supply low carbon
steel.
Jakson Green to invest ₹ 22,400 crore for green project in Rajasthan
● Energy and infrastructure company Jakson Group has signed a pact with the Rajasthan
government.
● It will set up a green hydrogen and green ammonia project in the state at an investment of ₹
22,400 crores.
● It will set up a 3,65,000 tons per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia plant along with
an integrated hybrid renewable power complex in phases.
Japan, Australia ink security pact
● Australia and Japan have agreed to share sensitive intelligence and deepen defence
cooperation, signing a security pact.
● Prime ministers Fumio Kishida and Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western
Australian city of Perth.
● Under the deal, the countries' defence forces will train together in Northern Australia expand
and strengthen cooperation across defence, intelligence sharing.
BEL inks MOU with Triton to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells
● Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with a US-based company, Triton Electric
Vehicle (TEV), to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells.
● The cells will be manufactured by BEL using the technology transfer from TEV.
● The MoU aims to tap the demand for clean energy solutions for various applications, including
for e- Mobility.
● BEL Founded: 1954
● HQ: Bengaluru
● CMD: Dinesh Kumar Batra
SJVN inks MoU with APDCL to develop floating solar projects in Assam
● Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has signed an MoU with Assam Power Distribution Company
(APDCL) to develop 1,000 MW floating solar power projects in Assam.
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● Under the MoU, the companies will form a Joint Venture & SJVN will make an investment of
₹6,000 crore in the state to develop the project.
● SJVN is an Indian PSU involved in hydroelectric power generation and transmission.
● HQ: Shimla
Tech Mahindra signs MoU with Gujarat govt
● Indian IT services company Tech Mahindra has signed an MoU with the Gujarat govt to offer
cutting-edge digital engineering services in the state.
● Under the MoU, Tech Mahindra will provide digital engineering services to enable businesses to
navigate digital transformation challenges.
● In August 2022, the Gujarat govt had signed an MoU with L&T to set up an IT park in Vadodara.
NHA, NABH sign MoU to expedite implementation of ABDM
● National Health Authority (NHA) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare
Providers (NABH) have signed an MoU to expedite the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat
Digital Mission (ABDM).
● NHA and NABH will mutually develop accreditation standards and ratings for healthcare
facilities to incorporate ABDM-related standards.
● NHA Founded: 2018
● CEO: Dr R.S. Sharma
Mahindra Finance partners with India Post Payments Bank
● Mahindra Finance Ltd on 18th Oct 2022 announced a partnership with India Post Payments
Bank (IPPB) to enhance credit access to a larger customer base.
● As a part of this alliance, IPPB will provide lead referral services to Mahindra Finance for vehicle
loan categories & will also provide a cash EMI deposit facility at post offices.
● It will be first implemented in Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh.
CASHe partners with IRCTC to launch ‘travel now pay later’ facility
● CASHe has partnered with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to
provide a ’travel now pay later’ payment option on its travel app, IRCTC Rail Connect.
● This will enable travellers of Indian Railways to book their rail tickets instantly and pay for it
later in EMIs.
● More than 1.5 million railway tickets are booked on the IRCTC travel app per day.
● IRCTC Founded: 1999
ICC to promote gender equality in tie-up with UNICEF
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● The International Cricket Council (ICC) & UNICEF have launched a global partnership to
empower women & girls & promote inclusion and gender equality through cricket.
● UNICEF and the ICC will launch Criiio 4 Good, a cricket-for-development curriculum giving girls
and boys the opportunity to have a first experience of the game whilst learning gender-based
life skills essential for gender equity.
GAME signs MoU with NRLM
● Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) has signed an MoU with National Rural
Livelihood Mission (NRLM) to enable financial access for the growth of 10 lakh women
entrepreneurs over 3 years.
● As per the MoU, GAME and NRLM will strengthen non-farm livelihoods by building the capacity
of women entrepreneurs to access finance and grow their enterprises.
● NRLM launched: 2011
Indian Army signs MoU with 11 Banks for Agniveer Salary Package
● The Indian Army has signed historic MoU with 11 Banks for providing banking facilities to
Agniveers on enrollment.
● The Banks are SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Yes
Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank.
● The first batch of Agniveers under Agnipath Scheme will be joining Training Centres by January
2023.
Indian Navy and IIM Nagpur sign an MoU
● Indian Navy and IIM Nagpur signed an MoU on 13 Oct 2022.
● It has been signed to explore opportunities to train, up-skill and re-skill Armed Forces Personnel,
Indian Navy personnel in particular, in emerging areas.
● This will facilitate career enhancement/ progression of Serving Personnel and up skill retiring
officers to meet industry requirement.
NHIDCL ties up with IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, NSDC
● National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has signed an MoU
with CSIR-CRRI, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation).
● It has been signed to help introduce innovative technologies and find pragmatic solution to the
highways construction issues in challenging hilly and border areas.
Coal India to set up 1190 MW solar power project in Rajasthan
● Coal India Ltd (CIL) will set up a 1,190-MW solar power plant in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
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● For this, the CIL on 13th Oct 2022 signed an MoU with Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd
(RUVNL).
● The solar plant will be set up in a 2,000-MW solar park being developed by RVUNL in Poogal,
Bikaner.
● The state government has allotted 4,846-hectare land to develop the park.
BHEL signs MoU with CIL & NLCIL
● Aimed at utilising the country’s vast reserves of coal & lignite, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
(BHEL) has signed MoUs with Coal India Limited (CIL) and NLC India Limited (NLCIL) for setting
up Coal Gasification based plants.
● Under these MoUs, BHEL will jointly set up a Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project with CIL and a
lignite-based gasification pilot plant with NLCIL for power generation.
Tata Power partners with 75F Smart Innovations
● Tata Power Trading Company (TPTCL) has signed an agreement with 75F Smart Innovations
India to jointly promote automation and energy-efficiency solutions in the commercial building
space.
● Both will jointly offer solutions in the space of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
optimization and smart building automation powered by cutting edge technologies like IoT,
cloud and AI/ML.
NMDC signs MoU with RailTel for ICT and digital solutions
● Mining major NMDC & RailTel Corporation of India have signed an agreement covering ICT &
digital transformation services of NMDC.
● This partnership would focus on the optimal utilization of resources and build mineral
accountability, thus paving the way for a robust digital transformation in the mining sector.
● NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Founded: 1958
● HQ: Hyderabad
IDBI Bank partners with Vayana Network on supply chain finance
● IDBI Bank on 10th Oct 2022 signed an MoU with Pune-based Vayana Network as its first fintech
partner for end-to-end digitalization services.
● This partnership aims to contribute in the growth of the supply chain finance penetration in
India, which is less than 1% of gross domestic product (GDP).
● Recently, the Central govt & LIC decided to sell off their 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank.
All India Institute of Ayurveda signs MoU with NIAIST Japan
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● The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST), Japan have signed an MoU.
● The MoU will enable both countries to promote research collaboration and building capacities
in the field of the Indian Ayurvedic system of traditional medicines.
● AIST is a reputed and one of the largest public research organizations in Japan.
Bureau of Indian Standards signs MoU with TIC Council
● Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India has signed an MoU with
Testing, Inspection, Certification Council (TIC).
● They will collaborate to promote implementation of standards and quality, safety and
sustainability practices in laboratories.
● TIC Council is a global trade association representing independent third-party testing,
inspection and certification industry.
Historic MoU signed to launch India’s Rupay debit card in Oman
● National Payments Corporation of India and Central Bank of Oman have signed a historic MoU
to launch the Rupay debit card in Oman.
● India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan witnessed the signing of the MoU.
● He also inaugurated a newly designed library with an aim to provide knowledge resources to
the readers.
India signs deal with Armenia to export missiles, rockets & ammunition
● In a significant move to boost defence export, India has signed an export order for missiles,
rockets, and ammunition to Armenia.
● Under this deal, military equipment worth over ₹2,000 crores will be exported by India to
Armenia.
● It also includes six additional first-ever export of the indigenous Pinaka rocket launchers.
● Currently, Armenia is engaged in a border conflict with Azerbaijan.
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National Current Affairs | October 2022

New Electronics Manufacturing Cluster coming up in Ranjangaon
● Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has
announced that an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster will be developed in the Ranjangaon area
of Maharashtra.
● It will be developed at a cost of ₹500 crore.
● The Government would be contributing ₹207.98 crore in its development.
● The overall cost of development of the EMC is lilely to be ₹492.85 cr.
NHAI InvIT Non-Convertible Debentures listed on BSE
● Non-Convertible Debentures of National Highways Authority of India Infrastructure Investment
Trust- NHAI InvIT have been listed on Bombay Stock Exchange, BSE .
● 25 percent of the Non-Convertible Debentures- NCDs have been reserved for retail investors
with the minimum investment slab being just 10,000 rupees.
● The NCDs offer an effective yield of 8.05% per annum with highest credibility.
Fourth Bangladesh Film Festival inaugurated in Kolkata
● The fourth Bangladesh Film Festival was inaugurated on 29 October 2022 in Kolkata.
● The five day long festival is showcasing 37 popular Bangladeshi films including four
documentaries and eight short films.
● The festival will conclude on November 2.
● Some of the most popular and critically acclaimed films like Hawa, Poran, Gunin, Hridita, among
others will be screened during the festival.
Three flights connecting five cities of Northeast inaugurated
● Three flights connecting five cities of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and
Mizoram have been inaugurated.
● A flight connecting Imphal and Aizawl under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN will
operate five times a week, while a flight connecting Shillong and Lilabari will operate four times
a week.
● A flight connecting Lilabari and Ziro will operate twice a week.
“Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” awarded
● The “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the year 2022 have been awarded for
4 Special Operations.
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● The medal was constituted in 2018 to recognize those operations, which have high degree of
planning, high significance for the security of the country/State/UT and have significant impact
on the security of larger sections of the society.
● It is announced on 31 Oct every year.
Gujarat govt to set up committee to implement Uniform Civil Code
● Gujarat Government has decided to set up a committee for the implementation of Uniform Civil
Code in the state ahead of assembly elections.
● The State cabinet has cleared a proposal regarding this.
● The high-level committee will be headed by a retired high court judge and will have three to
four members.
● The decision is in line with PM’s vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Strategic Conclave held at Fire and Fury Corps in Srinagar
● In Srinagar, a Strategic Conclave was held at Fire and Fury Corps on 30 Oct 2022.
● It was presided over by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C Northern Command
● The conclave was held to analyse shifting geopolitical equations in the world in general and our
neighborhood in particular.
● It deliberated on a multitude of issues, at all levels, to develop a comprehensive understanding.
Committees to be set for grievance redressal of social media users
● Grievance Appellate Committees will be set up within 3 months by the govt for resolving social
media users' grievances.
● Each committee will consist of a chairperson and two whole time members.
● Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Grievance Officer may prefer an appeal to the
committee within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of communication from the
Grievance Officer.
SAIL signs agreement with Airports Authority of India
● The Steel Authority of India Limited, SAIL and the Airport Authority of India, AAI have signed an
Operation and Management agreement to facilitate commercial operations from Rourkela in
Odisha.
● The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided financial support for the up-gradation of this airport.
● The government of Odisha will provide the security, fire, and ambulance services.
Law & Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurates a national seminar
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● Union Minister of Law & Justice, Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the national seminar on 'Environment
and Sustainable Development - Role of Judiciary' and Digitization of Indian Judiciary - Its
Impact in Dispensation of Justice' on 29 October 2022.
● It was organised by the Gauhati High Court in collaboration with the government of Assam at
Kaziranga.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of C-295MW transport aircraft project
● PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a C-295MW transport aircraft manufacturing
project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara in Gujarat on Oct 30, 2022.
private company.
● It can be used for civilian purposes also.
● It aircraft will replace the ageing Avro aircraft of IAF.
Maharashtra govt to set up cyber intelligence unit
● Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that a dedicated cyber
intelligence unit will be set up in the state to curb cyber and financial crime.
● It will be created using advanced technology.
● This single platform will ensure a speedy response to any cyber or financial crime.
Chenab White Water Rafting Festival starts at Shibnote, J&K
● To promote adventure tourism round the year in Doda district, district administration started
Chenab White Water Rafting Festival under ‘Back to Village Phase-4’.
● The festival was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan and SSP
Doda Abdul Qayoom at Shibnote, J&K.
● More than 1,000 people attended the event and about 200 participated in the Rafting trip and
ATB Ride.
Union Minister Faggan Singh inaugurates Saras Food Festival-2022
● Union MoS for Rural Development Faggan Singh Kulaste on 28th Oct inaugurated the 'Saras
Food Festival - 2022' in New Delhi.
● Organized by: Union Ministry of Rural Development from 28th Oct to 10th Nov 2022.
● About 150 women entrepreneurs and members of self-help groups from 18 states are
participating in this event.
● Saras Food Festival is a unique example of women’s empowerment.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates 75 BRO projects in six states, two UTs
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● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 75 infrastructure projects built by the
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across six states and two Union Territories (UTs).
● These strategically important projects have been constructed at a total cost of ₹2,180 crore by
the BRO in record time.
● The 75 projects comprise 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat.
IPS officer Umesh Mishra appointed Rajasthan
● Rajasthan government has appointed the state police’s intelligence chief Umesh Mishra as the
next Rajasthan Director General of Police.
● Mishra, who is currently Director General, Intelligence, is a 1989 batch Indian Police Service (IPS)
officer.
● He will get a two-year term.
● Umesh Mishra will take over as the state police chief from ML Lather on his retirement on
November 3, 2022.
₹184 crore approved for coastal highway through West Kochi
● The Kerala government has approved ₹184.6 crore to acquire land for developing the
Chellanam-Fort Kochi stretch of the coastal highway.
● A distance of 468 km of the 624-km highway from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod will be
built by the Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB), while the rest will be built by the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
HM Amit Shah inaugurates developmental projects in Haryana
● Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of four projects
worth over Rs 6,600 cr in Faridabad in Haryana.
● The projects include Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor project and Rail Coach Refurbishment
Factory at Sonipat worth 590 crore rupees which spreads over 161 acre of land.
● He also inaugurated Haryana Police Residence Complex, Bhondsi worth 105 crore rupees.
Tata, Airbus to manufacture C295 transport aircraft for IAF in Gujarat
● Indian multinational conglomerate Tata in partnership with Airbus will manufacture C-295
transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force at Vadodara in Gujarat.
private company.
● As part of the contract, 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition and 40 will be
manufactured in India.
Indian scientists develop first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer
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● Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai have developed an indigenous

Overhauser Magnetometer (OM).
● OM is one of the most accurate magnetometers extensively used by magnetic observatories
around the world.
● It has been installed at Alibag Magnetic Observatory.
● It will help reduce India’s dependence on commercial magnetometers for performing
geomagnetic field measurements.
SAIL crosses Rs 10,000 cr Procurement Value on GeM portal
● Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has crossed Rs 10,000 crore in Procurement Value on
Government-e-Marketplace (GeM).
● With this, SAIL has become the 1st Central Public Sector Enterprise to achieve the major
milestone of procurement through the GeM portal since inception.
● GeM portal launched: 2016
● It is a completely paperless e-marketplace that enables procurement of common-use goods.
Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami passes away
● Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami passed away in October 2022.
● He made his acting debut as a child actor in the Assamese film 'Piyoli Phukan'.
● Goswami has acted in 50 Assamese films including 'Mukuta', 'Sandhya Raag', etc.
● He had acted in seven Hindi films including Kalpana Lajmi's 'Daman', Bhabendranath Saikia's
'Kaal Sandhya' and Rajkumar Kohli's 'Virodhi' among others.
President Dr. K R Narayanan's birth anniversary: 27 October
● 27 October 2022 marked 102nd birth anniversary of former President of India Dr. K R
Narayanan.
● He served as the 10th President of India from 1997 to 2002 and 9th Vice President of India from
1992 to 1997.
● He was also the first person from the Dalit community to hold the post.
● He began his career in India as a member of the Indian Foreign Service in the Nehru
administration.
Indian Army celebrated 76th Infantry Day on 27 October 2022
● The Indian Army celebrated the 76th Infantry Day on 27 October 2022.
● Infantry day is celebrated to mark the day when the infantry of the Indian army, led by 1st
battalion of the Sikh Regiment, made its way into the Srinagar airfield in Jammu and Kashmir in
1947.
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● As part of the Infantry Day celebrations of 2022, a ‘Wreath Laying’ ceremony was organised at
the National War Memorial.
BCCI announces equal pay for men and women Indian cricketers
● In a historic move, BCCI has announced equal pay for all centrally contracted men and women
Team India cricketers.
● According to the current system, women team will earn match fees of ₹15 lakh per Test, ₹6 lakh
per ODI and ₹3 lakh per T20I, the same as men team.
● The Indian women's team recently won India's first-ever medal in cricket at the Commonwealth
Games in Birmingham earlier in 2022.
PM Modi to address meeting of State Home Ministers, DGPs on Oct 28
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'Chintan Shivir' of Home Ministers and DGPs of
States on 28th Oct 2022.
● The event is being held at Surajkund in Haryana on October 27 and 28.
● Participants will deliberate on issues like modernisation of police forces, cybercrime
management.
● DGs of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) will also
attend it.
GEAC approves commercial cultivation of GM mustard
● For the first time in 16 years, the Genetical Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the
authority to approve trials and release of genetically modified (GM) crops, has approved GM
mustard for commercial cultivation.
● GM crops are plants whose DNA is genetically engineered to develop suitable traits.
● Bt cotton (approved in 2006) is the only GM crop allowed to be cultivated and sold in India.
President to present Silver Trumpet, Trumpet Banner to bodyguard
● President Droupadi Murmu will present the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the
President’s Bodyguard, PBG at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27th October 2022.
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● The presentation Parade will thereafter be followed by an audio visual presentation highlighting
the history and significance of the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner and the modern-day role
of the PBG.
Gujarati new year 'Bestu Varsh' celebrated on 26 October 2022
● Gujarati New Year or Bestu Varsh was celebrated on 26 October 2022.
● The Gujarati New Year is also known as Vikram Sanvat 2079.
● Homes are decorated with Asopalav torans and marigold flowers.
● On this auspicious day, businessmen and traders start their new account books after closing the
old one.
● In Gujarati culture, it is called Chopda.
26th October: Accession Day of J&K with Union of India
● The Accession Day of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India is celebrated on 26 October.
● It was on this day in 1947 that the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh signed the
Instrument of Accession to become part of India.
● The day became an official public holiday in J&K for the first time in 2020 after the abrogation
of articles 370 and 35A on 5th August 2019.
Sangeeta Verma appointed as acting chairperson of CCI
● The Govt on 25th Oct 2022 appointed Sangeeta Verma as the acting chairperson of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI).
● She has succeeded full-time Chairperson Ashok Kumar Gupta who superannuated on 25th Oct.
● Verma is currently a member at the CCI.
● She has been appointed as Acting Chairperson for 3 months.
● The CCI is the chief national competition regulator in India.
● Founded: 2003
Jakson Green to invest ₹ 22,400 crore for green project in Rajasthan
● Energy and infrastructure company Jakson Group has signed a pact with the Rajasthan
government.
● It will set up a green hydrogen and green ammonia project in the state at an investment of ₹
22,400 crores.
● It will set up a 3,65,000 tons per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia plant along with
an integrated hybrid renewable power complex in phases.
10th National Pencak Silat championship inaugurated
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● The 10th National Pencak Silat championship for Senior and master Men and Women was
inaugurated at Sher-e- Kashmir Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar in October 2022.
● The event sponsored by J&K Sports Council is being organized by the Pencak Silat Association
of J&K under the banner of the Indian Pencak Silat Association.
Sankarasubramanian named Principal Scientist of Aditya-L1 mission
● Sankarasubramanian K has been designated as the Principal Scientist of the Aditya-L1 mission
of ISRO.
● Sankarasubramanian is a senior solar scientist at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC),
Bengaluru.
● Aditya-L1 is the first observatory-class space-based solar mission from India.
● The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the first Lagrange point, L1, of the Sun-
Earth system.
PM Modi launches recruitment drive 'Rozgar Mela' for 10 lakh personnel
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a mega recruitment drive, Rozgar Mela, for 10 lakh
personnel on 22 October 2022.
● On this occasion, appointment letters for various posts of Central Government were handed
over to 75,000 of newly inducted appointees in the first tranche.
● He informed that India is the fifth biggest economy in the world.
ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-3 in June 2023
● Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch Chandrayaan-3, its 3rd mission to
the moon, in June 2023.
● It will help ISRO in its future interplanetary explorations.
● ISRO has also lined up the first test flight of the 'abort mission for Gaganyaan, the country's 1st
human spaceflight, in 2023.
● ISRO plans to fly Indian astronauts into Earth's orbit by the end of 2024.
India successfully tests next-gen Agni ballistic missile
● The Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile was successfully testfired by India on 21 Oct
2022.
● The missile was tested off the coast of Odisha.
● The Agni Prime is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant
navigation and guidance system.
● Earlier in December 2021, DRDO too tested the Agni Prime from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off
the coast of Odisha.
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Army’s 4th round of emergency procurement to be from India

● The Indian Army, which has made three tranches of Emergency Procurements (EP) in the last
few years, is preparing for a fourth round of EP which will be entirely from the domestic industry.
● In the next seven to eight years, orders worth ₹8 lakh crore could be placed with Indian industry.
● Emergency Procurements are done to address critical operational requirements.
PM Modi set to visit Ayodhya for Deepotsav celebration
● PM Narendra Modi will take part in the grand Deepotsav celebration in Ayodhya on the eve of
the Diwali.
● The celebrations will feature a special Russian version of the epic to be performed by a team
from Moscow.
● It is for the first time that he will be participating in person in the celebrations.
● He will also witness the 3-D Holographic Projection Mapping Show at Ram Ki Paidi.
First conference on Akash Tatva to be held in November
● The first conference on Akash Tatva - Akash for Life, will be held from November 5th to 7th,
2022 in Dehradun.
● 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of Akash Tattva during the
Dehradun Conclave.
● ISRO and all major scientific ministries and departments are joining hands with Vijnana Bharati
to organize this National conference.
Government to develop face authentication technology-based system
● Govt is developing a Face Authentication technology-based system.
● It will help in submission of digital life certificates by the pensioners and family pensioners from
any Android-based smart phone.
● The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology along with the Department of Pension
and Pensioners' Portal and Unique Identification Authority of India are developing this
technology.
Foundation stone laid for Water Supply Scheme in J&K's Kupwara
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● Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Prof. SP Singh Baghel laid the foundation stone of
Water Supply Scheme (WSS) in Kupwara in October 2022.
● It is coming up at a cost of Rs 799.60 lakh.
● He also inaugurated New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Gugloosa Trehgam which
was completed at a cost of Rs 187.50 lakh.
PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 3,400 crore in Uttarakhand
● PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Kedarnath Ropeway Project on 21 October 2022.
● He also laid the foundation stone of connectivity projects worth over 3,400 crore rupees for the
development of the state.
● He also laid the foundation stone for road widening projects worth about 1,000 crore rupees.
● These projects will boost connectivity and religious tourism in the Garhwal region.
Ministry of Education to organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' from Nov 16
● Ministry of Education will organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the
16th Nov 2022 in Varanasi.
● Objective: to rediscover the centuries-old bond of knowledge & ancient civilisational linkage
between Varanasi & Tamil Nadu.
● Over 2400 Tamil people from diverse sections of society will visit Kashi to get familiarised with
the ancient knowledge shared by these two cities.
Tamil Nadu government forms panel to conserve vultures
● The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a state-level committee to conserve vultures.
● The panel would set up vulture conservation breeding centres and rescue centres to cater to
injured and sick vultures, besides prepare the Tamil Nadu Action Plan for Vulture Conservation.
● 10-member State Level Vulture Conservation Committee headed by the Principal Chief
Conservator of Forests.
Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with destinations from 15 States
● Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Gwalior are among the cities identified in 15 States to be promoted
as part of India’s new domestic tourism policy.
● The initiative is being taken as part of the first phase of the ‘Swadesh Darshan 2’ which will be
kicked off from January 2023.
● The scheme was launched by the Centre in 2014-15 for the integrated development of theme-
based tourist circuits.
PMAY (Urban) awards: MP second in 'best performing state' category
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● MP has achieved second rank in the country under the 'Best Performing State' category in the
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme.
● The state has received awards in eight categories in the PMAY Awards-2021: 150 Days
Challenge.
● It shared the special category award with Gujarat in Best State for Convergence, and with
Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh in Best State for Conducting Information.
Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022 to be held in Madhya Pradesh
● The Fifth Khelo India Youth Games -2022 will be held in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
● This was announced by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur.
● It will be held at eight locations and more than 8,500 athletes and sportspersons are expected
to participate.
● It will be held at different places in the state including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and
Jabalpur.
Finance Ministry releases Rs 1,764 crore to four states
● Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1,764 cr to 4 states for providing grants to Million
Plus Urban Cities.
● Of the total amount, Rs 136 cr was given to Andhra Pradesh, Rs 109 cr to Chhattisgarh, Rs 799 cr
to Maharashtra and Rs 720 cr to UP.
● Out of the total grants, more than two- third is recommended for Solid Waste Management
component and the remaining is for Ambient Air quality.
National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage launched
● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the National Curriculum Framework
for Foundational Stage 2022 in New Delhi on 20 October 2022.
● It essentially serves as a guideline for syllabus, textbooks and teaching practices for the
education system in India.
● During the event, he also launched the Balvatika programme for Kendriya Vidyalayas.
PM Modi launches Mission LiFE movement at Kevadiya
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Mission LiFE at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat in the
presence of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on 20 October 2022.
● He also participated in the Heads of Missions conference at Kevadiya.
● He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 1,970 crore at Vyara in Tapi district of South
Gujarat.
LG Manoj Sinha chairs first meeting of J&K Higher Education Council
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● In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the first meeting of J&K
Higher Education Council at Raj Bhawan Auditorium in Srinagar on 19 October 2022.
● The meeting held a discussion on the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)- 2020
in the Colleges and Universities across J&K UT; improving accountability & responsiveness in the
system; etc.
PM Modi launches Mission Schools of Excellence in Gandhinagar
● PM Modi launched the Mission School of Excellence at Adalaj in Gandhinagar on 19 October
2022.
● The Mission with a total outlay of 10,000 Crores will help strengthen education infrastructure in
Gujarat.
● He informed that the government is planning to set up 14,500 PM-SHRI schools across the
country which will be model schools for the implementation of the National Education Policy.
PM Modi launches new strategic air base in Gujarat's Deesa
● PM Modi on 19th Oct 2022 laid the foundation stone for Indian Air Force (IAF)’s new airbase at
Deesa in Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
● The Deesa air base, mere 130 km from the Indo-Pak border, will bridge the crucial gap between
Gujarat's Bhuj airbase and Rajasthan's Uttarlai airbase.
● It will be built at a total cost of Rs1000 crore and it is expected to be operational in 2024.
PM unveils indigenous HTT-40 aircraft at DefExpo
● PM Modi on 19th Oct 2022 unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and
developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), at the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
● The HTT-40 would be used for basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument flying and close
formation flights.
● It has unique features like running change-over of pilots, hot-refuelling and short-turnaround
time.
Wildlife board approves new tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh
● Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board in Oct 2022 approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger
Reserve (PTR).
● It has been done because one-fourth of PTR will get submerged due to the linking of the Ken-
Betwa rivers.
● The 2,339 square kilometres new tiger reserve, to be called Durgavati Tiger Reserve, will spread
across Narisinghpur, Damoh and Sagar districts.
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India’s 1st case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 detected in Pune

● India’s first case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 has been detected during genome sequencing in
Pune, Maharashtra.
● BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are the two descendants of omicron’s BA.5 subvariant, which have been both
described as dangerous as they could evade the interventions available against Covid-19.
● They have caused over 10% of all active cases in the US.
● Omicron was first detected in November 2021.
UIDAI tops Grievance Redressal Index for second consecutive month
● The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has topped among all govt depts for
resolving public grievances in the rankings report published by the Department of
Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances for Sept 2022.
● This is the second consecutive month UIDAI has topped the rankings.
● UIDAI is able to resolve around 92% of Grievances within a week.
● UIDAI CEO: Saurabh Garg
Jitendra Singh launches integrated portal for pensioners
● Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 18th Oct 2022 launched an integrated portal aimed at ensuring
“ease of living” for the central govt pensioners.
● The portal has been developed in collaboration with the State Bank of India.
● The portal has links to ‘Bhavishya’, the portal for pension payment & tracking system.
● ‘Bhavishya’ platform was made mandatory for all central govt depts since 1 Jan 2017.
12th Defence Expo begins in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
● The 12th edition of the Defence Expo with the theme of 'Path to Pride', started on 18th Oct 2022
in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
● Objective: to cater to domestic defence requirements & fulfilling the needs of friendly foreign
countries.
● It is the first-ever edition of the event to exclusively feature Indian companies.
● India-Africa Defence Dialogue was also organised at the sidelines of Defence Expo
R K Singh inaugurates 5th Assembly of International Solar Alliance
● Union Minister R.K. Singh on 18th Oct 2022 inaugurated the 5th Assembly of the International
Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi.
● Ministers and delegates from 110 member countries are attending the Assembly.
● Presently, India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly.
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● ISA is an international organisation, which works to improve energy access & promote solar
power.
● ISA HQ: Gurugram
PM to inaugurate 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave' in Gujarat on Oct 19
● PM Modi will inaugurate a 3-day 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave' on 19th Oct 2022 in Gujarat's
Rajkot.
● It is being organized by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
● Aim: to showcase best practices adopted by states and UTs in the successful implementation of
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) along with the achievements of other urban
missions.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed as 50th Chief Justice of India
● President Droupadi Murmu on 17th Oct 2022 appointed Justice D Y Chandrachud as the new
Chief Justice of India (CJI).
● Justice Chandrachud will assume charge as the 50th CJI on 9th Nov 2022.
● He will succeed present CJI Justice U U Lalit.
● Justice Chandrachud was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court in 2016.
● His father, Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, was the 16th Chief Justice of India.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar flags off 1st SemiconIndia FutureDesign roadshow
● Union MoS for Electronics & Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first
SemiconIndia FutureDesign roadshow in Gujarat on 17th Oct 2022.
● The roadshow has been launched as part of the efforts to give a boost to the semiconductor
design industry in India.
● The minister also launched the ISRO tested and qualified NavIC Receiver Chipsets at the event.
PM Modi inaugurates PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022
● PM Modi on 17th Oct 2022 inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at the
Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
● The event is aimed at making lives of farmers easier, boost their capabilities and promote
advanced agricultural techniques.
● The PM also launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana — One Nation One
fertiliser during the event.
PM to distribute PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat on Oct 17
● PM Modi will kickstart the distribution of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - Mukhyamantri
Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) Ayushman cards in Gujarat on 17th Oct 2022.
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● 50 lakh coloured printed Ayushman cards will be distributed to all the beneficiaries across
Gujarat.
● In 2019, Gujarat govt integrated Mukhyamantri Amrutam Vatsalya with the Ayushman Bharat -
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme.
PM Modi dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units to the nation
● PM Modi on 16th Oct 2022 dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the
nation.
● These DBUs have been set up with the objective to ensure that the benefits of digital banking
reach every nook and corner of the country.
● It will provide a variety of digital banking facilities to people like opening of savings accounts,
investing in fixed deposits, pay taxes and bills.
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake
● Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on 16th Oct 2022 inaugurated India’s First
Aluminum Freight Rake at Bhubaneswar Railway Station in Odisha.
● It has been developed indigenously in collaboration with RDSO, Hindalco and Besco Wagon.
● It will reduce carbon footprint due to lower consumption of fuel.
● A single rake can reduce 14,500 tonnes CO2 emissions during its lifetime.
Indian Army signs MoU with 11 Banks for Agniveer Salary Package
● The Indian Army has signed historic MoU with 11 Banks for providing banking facilities to
Agniveers on enrollment.
● The Banks are SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Yes
Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank.
● The first batch of Agniveers under Agnipath Scheme will be joining Training Centres by January
2023.
PM to inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on October 17
● PM Modi will inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on 17th Oct 2022 at Indian Agriculture
Research Institute, New Delhi.
● PM will release 16,000 crore rupees under the PM-KISAN flagship scheme as the 12th installment
through direct benefit transfer during the Sammelan.
● PM will also launch subsidised urea bags under a single brand 'Bharat' as part of the 'One
Nation, One Fertiliser' scheme.
Centre approves India’s 1st suspension bridge across Krishna river
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● The central govt on 13th Oct 2022 approved construction of an iconic cable stayed-cum-
suspension bridge across the Krishna river connecting Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
● Once completed, the bridge would be 2nd of its kind in the world and 1st in India.
● The bridge is expected to cut the distance between Hyderabad and Tirupati by 80 km.
● It will be built at a cost of ₹1,082.56 crores.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio launches universal health insurance scheme
● Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched a universal health insurance scheme on 14
October 2022.
● All government hospitals in the state will also be empanelled to provide in-patient treatment
under the scheme, and the revenue earned from the scheme can be used by the hospitals for
improving the delivery of health services in their respective facilities.
Goa to host 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo
● Goa will host 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo from December 8-11, 2022.
● ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ is the focal theme of the event.
● It will be organized by World Ayurveda Foundation, an initiative of Vijnana Bharati.
● Seven plenary sessions, 16 themes for oral presentation, a string of associated events, and public
outreach programs will dominate the proceedings of the conclave.
LT Gen PS Bhagat Memorial Chair of Excellence instituted
● On the 103rd birthday of late Lt Gen PS Bhagat, the Indian Army has dedicated a Chair of
Excellence in his memory at the United Service Institution of India.
● During the ceremony, Rs 5 lakhs honourarium to the nominated Chair of Excellence was handed
over to Maj Gen BK Sharma, Director, USI.
● Late Lt Gen PS Bhagat served as the first General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern
Command.
India detects Omicron BF.7 case
● A new threat from the fast-mutating and more virulent Omicron variant BF.7 was reported after
the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre detected the first case of the sub-variant in India.
● The variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 are reportedly behind the recent surge in covid-19 cases in China.
● The Omicron sub-variants have greater transmissibility.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot website for contribution to the
Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, on 14 Oct'22.
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● The Tri-Service fund is utilised for grant of financial assistance to the families of armed
personnel of 3 forces who laid down their lives in military operations.
● The amount donated provides financial assistance to the families of martyrs.
PM Modi to dedicate 75 Digital Banking Units to the nation on Oct 16
● PM Narendra Modi will dedicate 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation on 16 Oct 2022.
● As part of the Union budget speech for 2022-23, the Finance Minister had announced the setting
up of the 75 DBUs in 75 districts of the country to commemorate the 75 years of independence
of the country.
● The DBUs are being set up to ensure benefits of digital banking reach all corners of the country.
INS Arihant carries out successful launch of ballistic missile
● INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) on
14 October 2022.
● The missile was tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of
Bengal with very high accuracy.
● All operational and technological parameters of the weapon system have been validated.
Indian Navy and IIM Nagpur sign an MoU
● Indian Navy and IIM Nagpur signed an MoU on 13 Oct 2022.
● It has been signed to explore opportunities to train, up-skill and re-skill Armed Forces Personnel,
Indian Navy personnel in particular, in emerging areas.
● This will facilitate career enhancement/ progression of Serving Personnel and up skill retiring
officers to meet industry requirement.
CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs jointly conduct “PowerEX-2022”
● Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with Power-CSIRTs
(Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector), successfully conducted the Cyber
Security Exercise “PowerEX” on 12 October 2022.
● The theme of the exercise was “Defending Cyber induced disruption in IT & OT infrastructure”.
● It was hosted by CERT-In on its exercise simulation platform.
NHIDCL ties up with IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, NSDC
● National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has signed an MoU
with CSIR-CRRI, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur and NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation).
● It has been signed to help introduce innovative technologies and find pragmatic solution to the
highways construction issues in challenging hilly and border areas.
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India's WPI inflation eases to 10.7% in September 2022

● India's annual wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) eased in September 2022 to 10.70% as
against 12.41% recorded in August 2022 and 11.8% in Sept in 2021, as per the government data.
● The Sept WPI was lower than the Reuters forecast of 11.50%.
● September is the 18th consecutive month of double-digit WPI inflation.
● The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) touched a record high of 15.88% in May 2022.
India’s foodgrain stocks decline to 5-year low: FCI data
● Stocks of wheat and rice with government agencies have plunged to a five-year low.
● According to data from the Food Corporation of India (FCI), wheat and rice stocks in public
godowns totalled 511.4 lakh tonnes (lt) as on October 1, 2022.
● This was as against 816 lt a year ago.
● Wheat stocks, at 227.5 lt were at a six-year low.
Telangana govt introduces 'Aasara' pension as social safety net
● As a part of its welfare measures and social safety net strategy, the Telangana government has
introduced the 'Aasara' pensions, with a view to ensuring secured life for all the poor.
● It is a welfare scheme of pensions to old people, widows, physically disabled and beedi workers.
● 10,000 new Aasara pensions have been sanctioned under Asif Nagar Mandal jurisdiction.
UP cabinet approves new Electric Vehicle Policy
● The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a new electric vehicle policy and set a target to
procure 73 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
● The Cabinet also gave its nod to develop a 'shani parikrama path' in the holy city of Mathura to
attract more devotees.
● The Cabinet has also approved a plan to procure 1 lakh metric tonnes of maize, 50,000 metric
tonnes of millet.
Justice Pankaj Mithal takes oath as CJ of Rajasthan High Court
● Justice Pankaj Mithal has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
● He was serving as the Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Courts, prior to this.
● MM Srivastava has been working as an acting judge in Rajasthan High Court since the
retirement of Chief Justice SS Shinde.
● Justice Pankaj Mithal is originally a judge of the Allahabad High Court.
Law ministry to organise All India Conference of Law Ministers in Oct
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● The Union Ministry of Law and Justice will organise an All India Conference of Law Ministers
and Law Secretaries from 14th to 17th Oct 2022 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
● It will provide a platform for discussion and help policymakers upgrade the overall legal system.
● The keynote address will be delivered on 15th Oct by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.
President Murmu inaugurates supercomputer facility at IIT Guwahati
● President Droupadi Murmu on 13th Oct 2022 inaugurated a supercomputer facility ‘Param
Kamrupa’ at IIT Guwahati.
● The Param Kamrupa, one of its kind supercomputer in the North East region, will be able to
conduct advanced research in various scientific fields.
● The President also inaugurated a high-power active and passive component laboratory called
'SAMEER' at the institute.
IIP witnesses contraction of 0.8% in August 2022
● The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) witnessed contraction of 0.8% in August against growth
of 2.4% in July 2022.
● According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the IIP had risen
13.0% in Aug.
● The industrial output so far in the fiscal year 2022-23 (April-August) has risen 7.7%.
● IIP is an index which details out the growth of various sectors in the economy.
Retail inflation rises to 7.41 per cent in September 2022
● Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 7.41% in September 2022
compared to 7% in August 2022.
● As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, inflation in the food
basket stood at 8.41 per cent, compared to 7.57 per cent in August.
● Inflation in clothing and footwear stood at 10.17% while fuel and light witnessed 10.39%
inflation.
Conference of Power and renewable energy ministers to begin on 14 Oct
● Power Ministry will hold a two day conference of Ministers of Power and New & Renewable
Energy of States and Union Territories in Udaipur, Rajasthan on 14 October 2022.
● The two-day conference will discuss the emerging issues in power sector.
● The conference will be inaugurated by the Union Power Minister R.K Singh.
● The discussion will also be held on ensuring 24 x 7 power supply.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of two hydropower projects in Chamba
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● Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of two hydropower projects in Chamba
Himachal Pradesh, in October 2022.
● These projects will generate over 270 million units of electricity annually and Himachal Pradesh
is expected to get annual revenue of around 110 cr rupees.
● He also flaged off the Vande Bharat Express from Una to New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu flags off two train services in Northeast
● President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the special extension of Guwahati-Kolkata-Guwahati
train upto Agartala and extension of Agartala-Jiribam-Agartala Jan Shatabdi Express upto
Khongsang, Manipur, on 13 October 2022.
● At IIT Guwahati, she also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects
including Supercomputer facility Param Kamrupa.
Karnataka hijab ban case: Supreme Court delivers split verdict
● The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the ban of wearing of hijab in educational
institutions in Karnataka.
● Justice Hemant Gupta, in his judgment, dismissed all the appeals filed against the Karnataka
high court judgment.
● However, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia allowed all the appeals.
● The matter has been referred to the Chief Justice of India for constituting an appropriate bench.
Cabinet approves PM-DevINE scheme for development of Northeast
● The union cabinet has approved a new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for
North East Region (PM-DevINE), to fund infrastructure projects in the North East India.
● This scheme will have an outlay of Rs 6,600 crore for the four-year period from 2022-23 to 2025-
26.
● It will get 100% central funding & will be implemented by the Ministry of Development of North
Eastern Region.
Jitendra Singh approves 111 new members of IIPA
● Union Minister & National Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
Jitendra Singh on 12th Oct 2022 approved 111 new members of IIPA.
● It includes 9 newly recruited IAS officers serving as Assistant Secretaries at the centre.
● The IIPA membership was earlier reserved for only retired officers.
● IIPA established: 1954
● President: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Vice President of India)
Google Cloud gets MeitY nod to partner with public sector firms
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● Google Cloud has announced its empanelment by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY), allowing it to apply cloud technology to solve complex problems for
government organizations.
● With the empanelment, referred to as the MeitY accreditation, Google is now positioned to fully
partner with India’s public sector organisations.
Tata Power partners with 75F Smart Innovations
● Tata Power Trading Company (TPTCL) has signed an agreement with 75F Smart Innovations
India to jointly promote automation and energy-efficiency solutions in the commercial building
space.
● Both will jointly offer solutions in the space of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
optimization and smart building automation powered by cutting edge technologies like IoT,
cloud and AI/ML.
AIIMS developing an AI-enabled device 'Colposcope'
● All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS New Delhi is developing an Artificial Intelligence
enabled device named Colposcope.
● It will be used for the screening of cervical cancer in women.
● Cervical cancer occurs due to Human Papiloma Virus, HPV infection.
● Every year, an estimated 1,20,000 women develop cervical cancer and over 77,000 women die
due to this disease in India.
WADA Athlete Biological Passport Symposium launched
● Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur launched the World Anti-
doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Biological Passport Symposium - 2022 in New Delhi on 12
October 2022.
● The event is being jointly organized by National Anti-Doping Agency and National Dope Testing
Laboratory for the first time in the country.
● The event will conclude on 14 October 2022.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Shri Mahakal Lok complex
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Phase I of the Mahakal Lok Project to the nation at
Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, in October 2022.
● The project aims to decongest the entire area and also put special emphasis on conservation
and restoration of heritage structures.
● The total cost of the entire project is around ₹850 crore.
Centre clears 3 judges as Chiefs of high courts
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● Union govt on 11th Oct 2022 notified the appointment of 3 new chief justices in different high
courts following the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium.
● The new appointments are:
● Justice Pankaj Mithal: New Chief Justice of the Rajasthan high court
● Justice PB Varale: New Chief Justice of the Karnataka high court
● Justice AM Magrey: New Chief Justice of the J&K and Ladakh high court
Nitin Gadkari launches Toyota's pilot project on hybrid EV in India
● Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on 11th Oct 2022 launched Toyota’s first-of-its-kind pilot project on
Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India.
● These vehicles will run on 100 per cent petrol as well as 20 to 100 per cent blended ethanol and
electric power.
● Ethanol is a major alternate fuel used globally and Brazil has the highest average blending of 48
per cent.
Jayaprakash Narayan's birth anniversary: 11 October
● The birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, is marked on 11 October.
● He was born in 1902.
● One of the prominent faces of the Quit India Movement, the 'Lok Nayak' is still remembered for
leading the mid-1970s opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
● In 1999, Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest
civilian award.
Home minister Amit Shah inaugurates SP conference at Dergaon in Assam
● Union Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the SP conference at Dergaon in Assam on 9
October 2022.
● He also inaugurated the convention centre where the conference was held.
● At the two-day conference discussion on present law and order situation of the state, people's
friendly measures among other issues, were discussed.
RBI cancels the licence of Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd
● RBI has cancelled the licence of Pune-based Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Limited as the
lender does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.
● It would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.
● As per the data submitted by the bank, about 99% of the depositors are entitled to receive the
full amount of their deposits from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.
PM inaugurates Phase 1 of Modi Shaikshanik Sankul in Gujarat
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● PM Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Modi Shaikshanik Sankul, an educational complex for needy
students in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 10th Oct 2022.
● This project aims to provide facilities to students for holistic development.
● Later, the PM laid the foundation stone for projects worth over 1,460 crore rupees in Jamnagar.
● He also dedicated 800 TPD Caustic Soda Plant at Dahej.
Mumbai airport completely switches to renewable energy
● Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has entirely switched to
green sources for its energy consumption needs, making it one of India’s 100 per cent
sustainable airports.
● The CSMIA was also the first in India to launch hybrid technology that solely runs on green
energy since April 2022.
● CSMIA has prepared a roadmap to achieve “Net Zero Carbon Emission” by 2029.
Tele-MANAS initiative launched on occasion of World Mental Health Day
● Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), an initiative of the
Union Health Ministry, was launched by Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on 10th Oct
2022 (World Mental Health Day) in Bengaluru.
● Aim: to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock.
● A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across the country.
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates 4th Heli-India Summit 2022
● Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on 10th Oct 2022 inaugurated the fourth Heli-India
Summit in Srinagar.
● The theme of the summit: ‘Helicopters for last Mile Connectivity’.
● During the summit, Mr Scindia announced that a civil enclave will be built in Jammu at a cost of
Rs 861 crores.
● The 3rd Heli-India Summit was organized in Dehradun, Uttarakhand in 2021.
Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away
● Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away in October 2022.
● He had served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
● He also served as India's defense minister from 1 June 1996 – 19 March 1998
● Mulayam Singh first became an MLA in 1967.
● He was elected 10 times as an MLA and seven times as Lok Sabha MP.
WCD Ministry to organize National Conference
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● Women and Child Development Ministry will organize National Conference on Skilling in Non-
Traditional Livelihood for Girls 'Betiyan Bane Kushal', on 11 October 2022.
● The conference will be organized under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative on the occasion
of the International Day of the Girl Child.
● It will emphasize on capacity building and skill development of girls.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of projects in Bharuch, Gujarat
● PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of several developmental projects worth over Rs
8000 cr in Bharuch district of Gujarat, on 10 October 2022.
● The projects included Gujarat’s first Bulk Drug Park at Jambusar which will be built at the cost of
2500 crore rupees.
● The other one is a Deep Sea Pipeline Project at Dahej.
● He also laid foundation of 4 Tribal Industrial Parks.
First seminar of Agni Tattva campaign under LiFE mission held in Leh
● Power Foundation of India in association with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) organised a campaign to
create awareness on Agni Tattva under LiFE - Lifestyle for environment mission.
● This campaign aims to create awareness of the core concept of Agni Tattva, an element that is
synonymous with energy.
● The first conference was organised in Leh on 7th Oct 2022, on the theme of ‘Sustainability &
Culture'.
Gujarat's Modhera declared as India's first 24x7 solar-powered village
● PM Modi on 9th Oct 2022 declared Modhera in Gujarat's Mehsana district as India's first 24x7
solar-powered village.
● In the village a ground-mounted solar power plant, and over 1,300 rooftop solar systems have
been installed on houses to generate electricity.
● Both the central and state governments have invested over ₹80 crore in this project.
Assam cabinet approves ₹190 cr power purchase subsidy to avoid tariff
● In order to protect consumers from a price increase in the fiscal year 2022–2023 and avoid
raising rates, the Assam cabinet has decided to extend a power purchase subsidy of ₹190 crore
to a state-owned utility.
● The cabinet approved the proposal to give the subsidy to Assam Power Distribution Company
Ltd. (APDCL) during a meeting, which was chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Jharkhand, WB top in worst state list in terms of child marriages
● Jharkhand has the highest percentage of underage girls getting married.
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● According to the latest demographic sample survey by the Union Home Ministry, the
percentage of girls getting married before attaining majority is as high as 5.8 in Jharkhand.
● In West Bengal too, more than half of the women are married before attaining the age of 21
years in the state.
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Extension Project to be inaugurated
● PM Modi will inaugurate the first phase of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Extension project at
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on October 11, 2022.
● Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling in Ujjain is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in the country.
● Mahakal temple complex expansion project was planned in the year 2017.
● The Rs 800 crore works of this expansion project are being conducted in two phases.
Govt approves creation of new Weapon Systems branch in IAF
● The government has approved the creation of a new Weapon Systems branch in the Indian Air
Force.
● The branch will enhance the war-fighting capability of the Indian Air Force.
● It would encompass operators in four specialised streams of Surface-to-Surface missiles,
Surface-to-Air missiles, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, and Weapon System Operators in twin-multi-
crew aircraft.
RK Mathur inaugurates 2nd LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament
● Ladakh Lt Governor RK Mathur inaugurated 2nd LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament at
International Horse Polo Stadium in Drass on 8 October 2022.
● This tournament is an initiative to support the revival of Horse Polo in Ladakh.
● Drass has more than 1000 horses which were revived by the Polo Promotion Committee Drass
after the famous Kargil War in 1999.
PM Narendra Modi to be on 3-day visit to Gujarat
● PM Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Gujarat from 9 October 2022.
● During his three-day visit, Mr. Modi will visit Mahesana, Bharuch, Anand, Jamnagar, Rajkot, and
Ahmedabad.
● On the first day of his visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development
projects worth more than 2,890 crores rupees at Mahesana in North Gujarat.
Asteria Aerospace receives first micro category drone certification
● Asteria Aerospace Ltd on 6th Oct 2022 received India's first micro category drone type
certification for its indigenously designed A200 drone from the Directorate General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA).
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● This drone has been developed for surveying and mapping applications in agriculture,
construction and other industries.
● Drones with weights of 250gm to 2kg fall under the micro category of drones.
Bureau of Indian Standards signs MoU with TIC Council
● Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India has signed an MoU with
Testing, Inspection, Certification Council (TIC).
● They will collaborate to promote implementation of standards and quality, safety and
sustainability practices in laboratories.
● TIC Council is a global trade association representing independent third-party testing,
inspection and certification industry.
Environment Ministry sets up Cheetah Task Force
● The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has constituted a task force to monitor
cheetah introduction in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
● The task force is constituted to review progress and monitor the health of cheetah, upkeep of
the quarantine, and protection status of entire area.
● It will be in force for a period of two years.
National Lok Adalat to be held across country on Nov 12
● National Lok Adalat will be held across the country on 12th November 2022 to dispose of
pending cases through settlement.
● The Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Ministry has informed that there are about
6,08,000 consumer cases pending in the country.
● More than 1,68,000 pending cases have been identified in insurance, over 71,000 in banking, and
over 33,000 in electricity.
No charge for RuPay credit card use on UPI for transaction upto ₹2,000
● The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has informed there will be no charge for
RuPay credit card use on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions up to ₹2,000.
● RuPay credit card has been operational for the last four years.
● Nil Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would apply for this category.
● RBI has also approved linking of RuPay Credit Cards to UPI.
Vizianagaram gears up for annual festival Sirimanotsavam
● Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for the annual Sirimanotsavam, which will be
held on 11 Oct'22.
● It is a major festival of the presiding deity of Vizianagaram town Sri Pydithalli Ammavari Jatara.
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● It is the major tribal- folk festival in North coastal Andhra Pradesh.

● Traditionally, Sirimanotsavam Jatara is celebrated on the first Tuesday after the Dussehra
festival every year.
J&K Tourism department inaugurates Bird Festival at Pahalgam
● In Jammu and Kashmir, a first of its kind Bird Festival 2022 was inaugurated at Pahalgam in
south Kashmir's Anantnag district on October 6, 2022.
● The Bird Festival is being organised by the J & K Tourism Department in collaboration with
Sanctuary Nature Foundation.
● Secretary Tourism J&K, Sarmad Hafeez inaugurated the festival.
J&K was the first to establish 75 Amrit Sarovars in each district
● Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the milestone of being the first to establish at least 75 Amrit
Sarovars in each of its districts as per the aspirations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
● This was informed by Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta.
● As per the guidelines of the Mission, the UT had to complete 300 Amrit Sarovars before 15th
August 2022 and 1500 Amrit Sarovars by 15th Aug 2023.
ISA's 5th Assembly to be held in New Delhi from Oct 17th to 20th
● International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) 5th Assembly will be held in New Delhi from 17th to 20th Oct
2022.
● Union Power, New & Renewable Energy Minister R.K Singh will preside over the Assembly.
● Currently, India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly.
● Delegates from 109 Member Countries will participate in this meeting.
● ISA HQ: Gurugram, Haryana
● Director General: Ajay Mathur
Fertility rate declined by 20% in India in 10 years: SRS data
● The General Fertility Rate (GFR) has declined in India by 20% over the past decade, according
to the Sample Registration System (SRS) data 2020 released in Sept 2022.
● GFR refers to the number of children born per 1,000 women in a year.
● The average GFR in India stood at 86.1 from 2008 to 2010 and has come down to 68.7 during
2018-20.
● J&K (29.2) has witnessed maximum decline in GFR.
Bank of India Mutual Fund appoints Mohit Bhatia as CEO
● Bank of India Investment Managers Private Ltd has announced that it has appointed Mohit
Bhatia as its chief executive officer, effective 4 October, 2022.
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● His last assignment was with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. as head-sales
and marketing.
● Bank of India Investment Managers Private Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of India.
Centre releases ₹7,183 crore as revenue deficit grant to 14 states
● The Department of Expenditure released the 7th monthly instalment of the Post Devolution
Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of ₹7,183.42 crore to 14 states as per the recommendations of the
Fifteenth Finance Commission.
● The states are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
World Trade Organization forecasts slowdown in global trade growth
● The World Trade Organization has forecast a slowdown in global trade growth.
● The Geneva-based trade body has informed that merchandise trade would increase by 3.5 per
cent in 2022, up from its April estimate of three per cent.
● However, for 2023, it sees trade growth of just 1 per cent, compared with a previous forecast of
3.4 per cent.
Justice Dinesh Kumar appointed as presiding officer of UAPA Tribunal
● The government has appointed Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi High Court as the
Presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal.
● He has been appointed to review the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates.
● The centre has recently banned PFI for five years, after seizing incriminating documents.
Gujarat government announces Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme
● In Gujarat, the state government has announced Aatmanirbhar Gujrat Scheme for Assistance To
Industries at Gandhinagar on 5 October 2022.
● The scheme is expected to attract a proposed investment of nearly 12.50 lakh crore rupees.
● 9 sectors including green energy ecosystem, sustainability and mobility have been recognized
as thrust manufacturing sectors in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
● PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at
Kothipura in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
● Spread over an area of about 247 acres, this Rs 1,471 cr 750-bedded institute will provide super
specialty medical treatment to the people of the region.
● He also inaugurated 140 crore Government Hydro Engineering College at Bandla in Bilaspur.
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India’s second National Model Vedic School inaugurated in Puri

● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 4th Oct 2022 inaugurated the country’s
second Rashtriya Adarsh Veda Vidyalaya (RAVV) in Puri, Odisha.
● Objective of RAAV or National Model Vedic School: to spread knowledge of the Vedas among
people & to promote the Sanskrit language as well.
● Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Pratishthan is the first such school in Madhya
Pradesh’s Ujjain.
India emerges as world’s largest producer of sugar
● India has emerged as the world's largest producer and consumer of sugar and its second-largest
exporter.
● In sugar season (Oct-Sept) 2021-22, a record of over 5,000 lakh metric tons (LMT) of sugarcane
was produced in the country.
● Record highest sugar exports of over 109 lakh metric ton has also been registered.
● These exports earned foreign currency of about Rs 40,000 crore for the country.
President launches startup platform ‘herSTART’ for women entrepreneurs

● President Droupadi Murmu on 4th Oct 2022 launched ‘herSTART’, a startup platform for women
entrepreneurs created by Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.
● This initiative will link women entrepreneurs with various private and govt platforms.
● The President also inaugurated 5 high schools for tribals & 5 infrastructure projects of the
education dept.
● This is the President’s first visit to Gujarat.
Faizabad Cantt to be renamed as Ayodhya Cantt
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 4th Oct 2022 approved changing the name of Faizabad
Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh to Ayodhya Cantonment.
● Earlier, the Faizabad district in UP was also renamed Ayodhya in November 2018.
● A cantonment is a military or police quarter.
● There are 62 "notified cantonments" in India, occupying an area of 157,000 acres.
India's merchandise export grew by over 15% from April to September
● India’s merchandise export has grown by over 15% to 229 bn US dollar from April to September
2022 in comparison to the same period in 2021.
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● The Commerce and Industry Ministry informed that the country has achieved merchandise
export of over 32 billion dollars in September 2022 with a decrease of 3.52 per cent.
● The export of non-petroleum and non-gems and jewellery was over 158 bn dollars.
Centre approves Rs 36,000 cr to install 25,000 new telecom tower
● The government has approved 36,000 crore rupees to install 25,000 new telecom towers in next
500 days in the country.
● This was stated by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the
Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers in New Delhi.
● He also informed that the special assistance to States for capital expenditure worth 2000 crore
rupees has been sanctioned.
Telangana govt increases quota for Scheduled tribes to 10%
● The Telangana government has increased the reservation for scheduled tribes by 4 per cent, in
the state’s educational institutes and government services with immediate effect.
● It has been increased from 6 per cent to 10 per cent.
● The demand to increase the ST reservation was put forth in a bill passed in the Telangana
legislative assembly around six years ago.
Dr. Jitendra Singh launches portal for PM's Excellence Awards
● Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 3rd Oct 2022 launched the Web portal for Prime Minister’s
Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2022 in New Delhi.
● The objective of the scheme is to encourage constructive competition, innovation and
institutionalisation of best practices.
● The total number of Awards under the PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration -
2022 will be 16.
SBI launches 'Gram Seva Program' across six states of India
● On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the State Bank of India announced that it will adopt 30
remote villages across India under the 4th phase of the ‘SBI Gram Seva’ program.
● Under the flagship scheme of the SBI Foundation, the bank will adopt remote villages across
Aspirational Districts in Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Light Combat Helicopter, "Prachanda", inducted into Indian Air Force
● Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the indigenously-developed Light Combat
Helicopters (LCH) in the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur in Oct 2022.
● It has been named as 'Prachanda'.
● It has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
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● It is the only attack helicopter in the world which can land and take-off at an altitude of 5,000
m with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.
President Droupadi Murmu unveils projects in Gujarat
● President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth
1,330 crore rupees at Gujarat Medical and Education Research Society (GMERS) campus in
Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 3 Oct 2022.
● This is her maiden visit to Gujarat as a President.
● On 4 October, she will launch 'herStart', a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women
entrepreneurs.
CEC launches Matadata Junction, a year-long voter awareness programme
● The Election Commission on October 3, 2022 launched Matadata Junction, a year-long voter
awareness program on All India Radio.
● 52 episode programme of 15-minute duration each will be broadcast every Friday on Vividh
Bharati stations, FM Rainbow, FM Gold, and Primary channels of AIR.
● The Chief Election Commissioner also announced Actor Pankaj Tripathi as the National Icon of
the ECI.
Bihar Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh resigns
● Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accepted the resignation of Agriculture Minister Sudhakar
Singh.
● Tourism Minister Kumar Sarvajit has been made the new Agriculture Minister.
● He is the second Minister after Law Minister Kartikeya Singh to resign from the Nitish Kumar
cabinet.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches Special Swachhta Campaign
● Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0 in New Delhi on
2 October 2022.
● The campaign is aimed at ensuring timely and effective disposal of public grievances and
disposal of scrap.
● The campaign is expected to cover over 1,50,000 post offices, railway stations, and other public
offices in mission mode during the month-long campaign.
Prez Murmu confers awards for Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2022
● President Droupadi Murmu on 2 Oct 2022 conferred the awards for Swachh Survekshan
Grameen 2022 in New Delhi.
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● In the big states category, the first award for Swachh Survekshan Grameen was given to
Telangana, 2nd to Haryana & the 3rd award was bagged by Tamil Nadu.
● Among the smaller States & UTs, Andaman & Nicobar secured the 1st position followed by
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors - YUVA 2.0 - launched
● PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors - YUVA 2.0 was launched on 2 Oct 2022 to promote
reading, writing & book culture in the country.
● Under YUVA 2.0 (Young, Upcoming & Versatile Authors), a total of 75 authors will be selected
through an All India Contest, who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian
heritage, culture & knowledge system.
● YUVA 1st edition was launched in 2021.
Airtel partners with Nokia for holographic technology
● Airtel and Nokia have partnered to bring India’s first 5G-enabled immersive experience to
visitors at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022.
● Airtel and Nokia will bring to life the cultural splendour of Kashi Vishwanath temple and the
Statue of Unity through holographic images demonstrating the benefits of ultra-fast and low
latency 5G network.
GST revenue collection in September 2022 is Rs 1.47 lakh crore
● The Gross Goods and Services Tax, GST revenue collection in the month of September 2022
remained at 1,47,686 crore rupees.
● This is the eighth month and for seventh month in a row now that the monthly GST revenues
have been more than the 1,40,000 crore rupees mark.
● Of the total GST collection Central Goods and Services Tax, CGST collection is 25,271 crore
rupees.
Amit Shah approves release of State Disaster Mitigation Fund
● Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the release of Rs 488 cr as Central share of the State
Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Goa for 2021-22.
● The Central Government has allocated over 32,000 crore rupees for the SDMF and over 13,693
crore rupees for the National Disaster Mitigation Fund for the years 2021-22 to 2025-26.
NMCG approves 14 Projects worth Rs 1145 crore
● National Mission for Clean Ganga, NMCG has approved 14 Projects worth 1,145 crore rupees.
● The projects are related to sewerage management, biodiversity conservation, afforestation, and
decentralized wastewater treatment.
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● These include eight projects of sewerage management in five main stem Ganga basin states -
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces '4-fold strategy'
● The Odisha government has adopted a four-fold strategy to make the roads in the state safe
through enforcement, education, improvement in road engineering and emergency care.
● Chief minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement at the SAFE Convention organised by
the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in Bhubaneswar.
Telangana government introduces 'Aasara' pension
● As a part of its welfare measures and social safety strategy, the Telangana government has
introduced the 'Aasara' pensions, with a view to ensuring secured life for all the poor.
● It is a welfare scheme of pensions to old people, widows, physically disabled and beedi workers.
● 10,000 new Aasara pensions have been sanctioned under Asif Nagar Mandal jurisdiction.
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Appointments Current Affairs | October 2022

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva elected new President of Brazil
● Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected as new President of Brazil.
● He defeated incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in the elections.
● Lula da Silva has secured 50.83 per cent of the votes, whereas his opponent Bolsonaro
managed to get 49.17 per cent votes.
● He earlier held the position of President for two terms from 2003 to 2011.
M Amritanandamayi appointed as Chair of Civil Society of G20 summit
● Union Govt has appointed spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi as the Chair of India's
Civil 20 (C20), an official engagement group of the G20.
● The C20 is a platform for civil-society organisations (CSOs) to bring forth non-government and
non-business voices to the G20 leaders.
● India will assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023.
● G20 Founded: 1999
Rajesh Ranjan appointed as next Ambassador of India to Cote d'Ivoire
● Dr Rajesh Ranjan, an IFS Officer of 2001 batch, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of
India to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
● He will replace Y. K. Sailas Thangal.
● Dr Ranjan is presently the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Botswana.
● Côte d'Ivoire is a country on the southern coast of West Africa.
● Capital: Yamoussoukro
● PM: Patrick Achi
● Official language: French
IPS officer Umesh Mishra appointed Rajasthan
● Rajasthan government has appointed the state police’s intelligence chief Umesh Mishra as the
next Rajasthan Director General of Police.
● Mishra, who is currently Director General, Intelligence, is a 1989 batch Indian Police Service (IPS)
officer.
● He will get a two-year term.
● Umesh Mishra will take over as the state police chief from ML Lather on his retirement on
November 3, 2022.
Jay Y Lee appointed as Samsung Electronics executive chairman
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● Samsung Electronics on 27th Oct 2022 appointed Jay Y. Lee as the executive chairman of the
company.
● Lee’s promotion is symbolic as he has helmed Samsung in his capacity as the company’s vice-
chairman since 2014, when his father & former chairman Lee Kun-hee, passed away.
● Mr Lee, who was convicted of bribery & embezzlement in 2017, was granted a special
presidential pardon in August 2022.
Shefali Juneja elected as chairperson of UN’s Air Transport Committee
● Shefali Juneja, India’s representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has
been elected as the chairperson of UN’s specialized aviation agency’s Air Transport Committee
(ATC).
● India has secured this position in ICAO after 28 years.
● Juneja is also the first woman to represent India in the ICAO.
● ATC is a committee of the ICAO created by the Chicago Convention in 1944.
A K Goel re-elected as IBA Chairman
● A K Goel, Managing Director & CEO, Punjab National Bank (PNB), has been re-elected as the
Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the term 2022-23.
● Goel was previously elected as IBA's chairman in 2021.
● Before PNB, Goel was the MD & CEO of UCO Bank.
● IBA was set up in 1946 to look after the interests of the banking industry.
● IBA HQ: Mumbai
● Membership of the Association: 237
ICICI Bank reappoints Sandeep Bakhshi as MD & CEO for 3 years
● ICICI Bank has reappointed Sandeep Bakshi as the managing director (MD) and chief executive
officer (CEO) for a period of 3 years.
● The tenure of Sandeep Bakshi was till 3 Oct 2023.
● The reappointment period is from 4 Oct 2023 to 3 Oct 2026, which is subject to approval from
RBI.
● He was appointed as the bank's MD and CEO on 15th Oct 2018.
● ICICI Bank Founded: 1994
● Headquarters: Mumbai
Elizabeth Jones to serve as Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in Delhi
● The United States has appointed Elizabeth Jones to serve as Chargé d’Affaires in New Delhi.
● She recently served as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts.
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● She previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, acting Assistant
Secretary of State for the Near East, and Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
● She carries the highest Foreign Service rank of a Career Ambassador.
Sangeeta Verma appointed as acting chairperson of CCI
● The Govt on 25th Oct 2022 appointed Sangeeta Verma as the acting chairperson of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI).
● She has succeeded full-time Chairperson Ashok Kumar Gupta who superannuated on 25th Oct.
● Verma is currently a member at the CCI.
● She has been appointed as Acting Chairperson for 3 months.
● The CCI is the chief national competition regulator in India.
● Founded: 2003
Rishi Sunak to become the first Indian-origin PM of Britain
● Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain's next Prime Minister after
Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the Conservative party leadership race.
● 42-year-old Sunak will become the first British Prime Minister of Indian origin.
● Sunak becomes Britain's third Prime Minister in less than two months after Boris Johnson and Liz
Truss resigned from their posts.
Sankarasubramanian named Principal Scientist of Aditya-L1 mission
● Sankarasubramanian K has been designated as the Principal Scientist of the Aditya-L1 mission
of ISRO.
● Sankarasubramanian is a senior solar scientist at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC),
Bengaluru.
● Aditya-L1 is the first observatory-class space-based solar mission from India.
● The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the first Lagrange point, L1, of the Sun-
Earth system.
Quality Council of India appoints Jaxay Shah as new chairman
● Jaxay Shah, former Chairman of CREDAI and founder Chairman of Savvy Group, has been
appointed as the new Chairman of the Quality Council of India (QCI) for a period of 3 years.
● He will succeed Adil Zainulbhai, who served as the Chairman of QCI for eight years from 2014 to
2022.
● QCI work towards assuring quality standards across all spheres of economic and social
activities.
● Founded: 1997
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K.P. Ashwini appointed as UNHRC Special Rapporteur

● K.P. Ashwini, a Dalit woman scholar from Karnataka, has been appointed Special Rapporteur
for United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC).
● She is the first Indian & Asian woman to be appointed to this post.
● Ms Ashwini plans to address issues such as racism & casteism, now also increasingly on social
media platforms.
● UNHRC Founded: 2006
● HQ: Geneva
● President: Federico Villegas
Pradeep Kharola appointed as CMD of India Trade Promotion Organization
● Former Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the Chairman
and Managing Director of India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO).
● In March 2022, he was also appointed as the chairman of the National Recruitment Agency
(NRA).
● ITPO is the nodal agency of the Govt of India for promoting the country's external trade.
● Founded: 1977
● Headquarters: New Delhi
India & France re-elected as President and Co-President of ISA
● India and France have been re-elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar
Alliance (ISA).
● Union Power & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh has been re-elected as the President of
International Solar Alliance while France Minister of State for Development Chrysoula
Zacharopoulou has been re-elected as Co-President.
● ISA's 5th Assembly began in New Delhi on 17th Oct 2022.
Bharati Das takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
● Civil Accounts Service officer Bharati Das took charge as the new Controller General of
Accounts (CGA) on 18th Oct 2022.
● Das is the 27th officer to hold the position of CGA.
● Prior to this, Das has served as Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Central Board of
Direct Taxes.
● CGA is ‘the Principal Advisor’ on Accounting matters to the Union Govt.
● First CGA: C S Swaminathan (1976-77)
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud appointed as 50th Chief Justice of India
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● President Droupadi Murmu on 17th Oct 2022 appointed Justice D Y Chandrachud as the new
Chief Justice of India (CJI).
● Justice Chandrachud will assume charge as the 50th CJI on 9th Nov 2022.
● He will succeed present CJI Justice U U Lalit.
● Justice Chandrachud was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court in 2016.
● His father, Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, was the 16th Chief Justice of India.
Ulf Kristersson elected as Sweden's new Prime Minister
● Conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was on 17th Oct 2022 elected as Sweden's new Prime
Minister.
● Kristersson, 58, was elected with 176 votes in favour and 173 against, after announcing a deal to
form a three-party government.
● Kristersson will succeed Magdalena Andersson as Sweden's new Prime Minister.
● Andersson became Sweden’s first female prime minister in 2021.
● Sweden Capital: Stockholm
Apoorva Srivastava appointed as India's Ambassador to Slovak Republic
● Apoorva Srivastava, a diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service, has been appointed as India’s
next Ambassador to the Slovak Republic.
● She is currently serving as Consul-General at the Consulate of India in Toronto.
● Earlier, Partha Satpathy & Adarsh Swaika were appointed as India’s next Ambassadors to
Bosnia and Herzegovina & Kuwait respectively.
● Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Capital: Bratislava
Partha Satpathy appointed as India’s new envoy to Bosnia & Herzegovina
● Senior IFS officer Partha Satpathy has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Bosnia
and Herzegovina.
● Satpathy is presently serving as the Ambassador of India to Hungary.
● Earlier, Adarsh Swaika & Avtar Singh were appointed as India’s next Ambassadors to Kuwait &
to Guinea respectively.
● Bosnia & Herzegovina is a country on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe.
● Capital: Sarajevo
Justice Pankaj Mithal takes oath as CJ of Rajasthan High Court
● Justice Pankaj Mithal has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
● He was serving as the Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Courts, prior to this.
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● MM Srivastava has been working as an acting judge in Rajasthan High Court since the
retirement of Chief Justice SS Shinde.
● Justice Pankaj Mithal is originally a judge of the Allahabad High Court.
Adarsh Swaika appointed as India’s new ambassador to Kuwait
● Dr Adarsh Swaika, a joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed India's
next Ambassador to Kuwait.
● Swaika will succeed Sibi George as the Indian envoy in Kuwait.
● Also, Avtar Singh, Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India's next
Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.
● Kuwait Capital: Kuwait City
● Republic of Guinea Capital: Conakry
Abdul Latif Rashid elected as Iraq's new president
● Iraq's parliament on 13th Oct 2022 elected former minister Abdul Latif Rashid as the country's
next president.
● Rashid replaced Barham Saleh as head of state after the two-round vote in parliament, winning
more than 160 votes against 99 for Saleh.
● Rashid served as water resources minister from 2003 until 2010 and has been an advisor to the
head of state since.
● Iraq Capital: Baghdad
Bhubaneswar's MP Aparajita Sarangi elected to IPU panel
● Lok Sabha member from Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi has been elected as a member to the
executive committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
● Sarangi bagged 12 out of total 18 available votes in the election to the post held at Kigali,
Rwanda.
● Post her win, Sarangi will represent India at the 15-member executive committee of the union.
● IPU HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
● Founded: 1889
Centre clears 3 judges as Chiefs of high courts
● Union govt on 11th Oct 2022 notified the appointment of 3 new chief justices in different high
courts following the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium.
● The new appointments are:
● Justice Pankaj Mithal: New Chief Justice of the Rajasthan high court
● Justice PB Varale: New Chief Justice of the Karnataka high court
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● Justice AM Magrey: New Chief Justice of the J&K and Ladakh high court
Kishore Poludasu appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance
● SBI General Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Kishore Kumar Poludasu as
its new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer.
● He has been appointed with effect from 4th October 2022.
● Prior to this, he was the Deputy Managing Director, as the Country Head of State Bank of India,
Singapore Operations.
● SBI General Insurance Founded: 2009
● HQ: Mumbai
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Appointments-1
● Sujoy Lal Thaosen takes charge as 37th CRPF Director General
● ISRO Scientist Anil Kumar elected as the Vice President of IAF
● Lalit Bhasin elected as the new IACC national president
● Sandeep Kumar Gupta takes over as GAIL Chairman
● Ajay Bhadoo appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner
Weekly Notes (3 October - 8 October): Appointments-2
● A Balasubramanian re-elected as AMFI chairman
● Prashant Kumar appointed as Yes Bank MD & CEO
● Bank of India Mutual Fund appoints Mohit Bhatia as CEO
● Justice Dinesh Kumar appointed as presiding officer of UAPA Tribunal
● Sanjeev Kishore takes over as new Director General Ordnance (C&S)
A Balasubramanian re-elected as AMFI chairman
● A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life, has been re-elected as the chairman of
the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).
● While Radhika Gupta, MD of Edelweiss, has been re-elected as AMFI's vice-chairperson.
● AMFI is the association of all the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) of SEBI-registered
mutual funds in India.
● Currently, 43 AMCs are its members.
Prashant Kumar appointed as Yes Bank MD & CEO
● Veteran banker Prashant Kumar has been appointed as the Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer of Yes Bank for a period of three years.
● The RBI on 6th Oct 2022 approved the appointment of Kumar.
● Before joining YES Bank, Kumar was the Deputy Managing Director & CFO of the SBI.
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● Yes Bank is an Indian bank headquartered in Mumbai.

● Founded: 2004
● Founders: Rana Kapoor & Ashok Kapur
Bank of India Mutual Fund appoints Mohit Bhatia as CEO
● Bank of India Investment Managers Private Ltd has announced that it has appointed Mohit
Bhatia as its chief executive officer, effective 4 October, 2022.
● His last assignment was with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. as head-sales
and marketing.
● Bank of India Investment Managers Private Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of India.
Justice Dinesh Kumar appointed as presiding officer of UAPA Tribunal
● The government has appointed Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi High Court as the
Presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal.
● He has been appointed to review the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates.
● The centre has recently banned PFI for five years, after seizing incriminating documents.
Sanjeev Kishore takes over as new Director General Ordnance (C&S)
● Sanjeev Kishore, a 1985 batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service (IOFS), has taken
over as the Director General Ordnance (C&S) with effect from 1st Oct 2022.
● He has replaced M K Garg.
● Before taking over the post, Kishore was the additional director general ordnance at the
Directorate of Ordnance (Coordination & Services), Kolkata.
Sujoy Lal Thaosen takes charge as 37th CRPF Director General
● Senior IPS officer Sujoy Lal Thaosen on 3rd Oct 2022 took charge as 37th Director General (DG)
of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
● He will have a term till Nov 2023.
● Earlier, Thaosen was holding charge of DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) as well as the
additional charge of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) chief.
● IPS officer Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the new DG of ITBP.
ISRO Scientist Anil Kumar elected as the Vice President of IAF
● Dr. Anil Kumar, Senior Scientist in ISRO, was elected as the Vice President of the International
Astronautical Federation (IAF) during its Annual Conference held in Paris in Sept 2022.
● Currently, Dr Kumar is working as Associate Director in ISRO.
● Founded in 1951, the IAF is the world's leading space advocacy body with 433 members in 72
countries.
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● IAF HQ: Paris, France

● President: Clay Mowry
Lalit Bhasin elected as the new IACC national president
● Noted lawyer Lalit Bhasin has been appointed as the national president of Indian American
Chambers of Commerce (IACC).
● Bhasin, before being elected to the post, was the executive vice president of IACC.
● Bhasin is the 54th national president of IACC, which was set up in October 1968 and is
headquartered in Mumbai.
● IACC Objective: to promote trade & commerce between India & the United States.
Sandeep Kumar Gupta takes over as GAIL Chairman
● Seasoned finance professional Sandeep Kumar Gupta on 3rd Oct 2022 took over as the
chairman and managing director of GAIL (India) Ltd, the nation's largest gas company.
● Gupta, who previously was Director (Finance) at Indian Oil Corporation, replaces Manoj Jain,
who superannuated on 31st Aug 2022.
● Gupta will have a term till Feb 2026.
● GAIL's natural gas pipeline network covers 21 states.
Ajay Bhadoo appointed as Deputy Election Commissioner
● Senior bureaucrat Ajay Bhadoo has been appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner of
the Election Commission of India.
● Bhadoo, an IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, has been appointed to the post up to July 24, 2024.
● Also, Akash Tripathi, IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), MyGov, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
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Obituaries Current Affairs | October 2022

Assam's eminent artist Neel Pawan Baruah passes away
● Renowned artist from Assam, Neel Pawan Baruah passed away on 28th Oct 2022 at the age of
84 in Guwahati.
● Baruah was known for using unusual mediums to portray his paintings.
● He founded the Assam Fine Arts & Craft Society at Guwahati in 1971 to revive the art of
Brindabanivastra.
● In 2021, he was awarded the 'Assam Sourabh' award by the Government of Assam.
Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami passes away
● Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami passed away in October 2022.
● He made his acting debut as a child actor in the Assamese film 'Piyoli Phukan'.
● Goswami has acted in 50 Assamese films including 'Mukuta', 'Sandhya Raag', etc.
● He had acted in seven Hindi films including Kalpana Lajmi's 'Daman', Bhabendranath Saikia's
'Kaal Sandhya' and Rajkumar Kohli's 'Virodhi' among others.
Bengali film director Pinaki Chaudhuri passes away
● National award recipient director of Bengali films, Pinaki Chaudhuri, passed away at the age of
82 in Oct 2022.
● Chaudhuri had varied interests in arts and music and made his foray into the world of films in
1983.
● He received two national awards for 'Shanghaath' (Conflict) in 1996 and for 'Ballygunge Court' in
2007.
● Among his other notable films are 'Ek Tukro Chand' and 'Arohan'.
Pioneer of oral rehydration therapy, Dr Dilip Mahalanabis, passes away
● Renowned physician Dr Dilip Mahalanabis, who pioneered the use of oral rehydration therapy
and the development of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), passed away on 16th Oct 2022.
● He used ORS for the first time while treating millions of Bangladeshi refugees in West Bengal,
during the 1971 Liberation war of Bangladesh.
● Oral rehydration therapy is a solution used to prevent & treat dehydration.
Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away
● Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away in October 2022.
● He had served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
● He also served as India's defense minister from 1 June 1996 – 19 March 1998
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● Mulayam Singh first became an MLA in 1967.

● He was elected 10 times as an MLA and seven times as Lok Sabha MP.
Suzlon Energy chairman Tulsi Tanti passes away
● Founder chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy and renowned expert on renewable
energy Tulsi Tanti passed away on 1 Oct 2022 at the age of 64.
● Tanti spearheaded the wind revolution in India with the founding of Suzlon Energy in 1995.
● He was conferred with numerous awards, and regarded as the ‘Wind Man of India” and was a
stalwart of the Indian and global renewable energy industry.
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Person in News Current Affairs | October 2022

Anna May Wong becomes first Asian American to appear on US currency
● The legendary Hollywood star Anna May Wong on 24th Oct 2022 became the first Asian
American to appear on US currency.
● Wong’s image has been imprinted on quarter dollars as part of the American Women Quarters
Program, which highlights female pioneers on coins.
● Recognized as Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star, she acted in over 60 films across a
decades-long career.
Tom Cruise to become first actor to film in outer space
● Actor Tom Cruise will soon become the first actor to shoot in space.
● He has partnered with director Doug Liman on a project that calls for him to perform a
spacewalk.
● The Hollywood actor and director have reportedly approached the Universal Filmed
Entertainment Group (UFEG) with a proposal for Tom to launch himself up to the International
Space Station.
Samantha Cristoforetti: First European woman to command ISS
● Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, in Sept 2022, became the first European woman to
command the International Space Station (ISS).
● The commander is responsible for all tasks performed by the crew members onboard the space
station.
● Cristoforetti, 45, was selected by the European Space Agency in 2009 to become Italy’s first
female astronaut.
● ISS launched: 1998
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Science and Technology Current Affairs | October 2022

Indian scientists develop first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer
● Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai have developed an indigenous
Overhauser Magnetometer (OM).
● OM is one of the most accurate magnetometers extensively used by magnetic observatories
around the world.
● It has been installed at Alibag Magnetic Observatory.
● It will help reduce India’s dependence on commercial magnetometers for performing
geomagnetic field measurements.
Ozone hole continues shrinking in 2022: NASA
● The Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 23.2 million square kilometres between
September 7 and October 13, 2022 according to NASA.
● The depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly smaller than 2021.
● The ozone layer - the portion of the stratosphere that protects earth from UV rays - thins to
form an ozone hole above the South Pole every September.
ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-3 in June 2023
● Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch Chandrayaan-3, its 3rd mission to
the moon, in June 2023.
● It will help ISRO in its future interplanetary explorations.
● ISRO has also lined up the first test flight of the 'abort mission for Gaganyaan, the country's 1st
human spaceflight, in 2023.
● ISRO plans to fly Indian astronauts into Earth's orbit by the end of 2024.
Interpol launches first global police metaverse at Delhi conference
● The Interpol on 20th Oct 2022 launched the first ever metaverse designed for law enforcement
agencies worldwide during its 90th General Assembly in Delhi.
● It allows the users to take a virtual tour of Interpol's headquarters in France’s Lyon, interact with
officers & take training courses in forensic investigation.
● Interpol has partnered with the World Economic Forum for this Metaverse.
ISRO to launch 36 satellites of OneWeb on Oct 23
● Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch 36 satellites of UK’s global
communications network OneWeb on 23rd Oct 2022.
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● GSLV MkIII, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, will launch these satellites from the spaceport in Andhra
Pradesh's Sriharikota.
● With this the GSLV MkIII will enter the global commercial launch service market.
● This launch is being facilitated by Space PSU NewSpace India Ltd
President Murmu inaugurates supercomputer facility at IIT Guwahati
● President Droupadi Murmu on 13th Oct 2022 inaugurated a supercomputer facility ‘Param
Kamrupa’ at IIT Guwahati.
● The Param Kamrupa, one of its kind supercomputer in the North East region, will be able to
conduct advanced research in various scientific fields.
● The President also inaugurated a high-power active and passive component laboratory called
'SAMEER' at the institute.
China successfully launches its first solar observatory 'Kuafu-1'
● China successfully launched its first comprehensive space-based solar telescope called the
Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S) on 9th Oct 2022.
● It has been nicknamed 'Kuafu-1' & it will provide insights into how the Sun’s magnetic field
causes coronal mass ejections (CMEs).
● India is also planning to launch a similar mission called Aditya-L1 by 2023, to study the solar
atmosphere.
NASA announces DART mission test successful
● NASA announced the results of its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission on 11
October 2022.
● Terming the test successful, the agency said, the DART spacecraft succeeded in changing the
asteroid's motion in Space.
● DART is a spacecraft designed to impact an asteroid as a test of the technology.
● This is the first time humanity has altered the motion of a celestial body.
AIIMS developing an AI-enabled device 'Colposcope'
● All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS New Delhi is developing an Artificial Intelligence
enabled device named Colposcope.
● It will be used for the screening of cervical cancer in women.
● Cervical cancer occurs due to Human Papiloma Virus, HPV infection.
● Every year, an estimated 1,20,000 women develop cervical cancer and over 77,000 women die
due to this disease in India.
Samantha Cristoforetti: First European woman to command ISS
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● Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, in Sept 2022, became the first European woman to
command the International Space Station (ISS).
● The commander is responsible for all tasks performed by the crew members onboard the space
station.
● Cristoforetti, 45, was selected by the European Space Agency in 2009 to become Italy’s first
female astronaut.
● ISS launched: 1998
Chandrayaan-2 finds abundance of sodium on moon for first time
● The X-ray spectrometer 'CLASS' on the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter has mapped an abundance of
sodium on the moon for the first time, according to ISRO.
● The findings of the spectrometer were published in 'The Astrophysical Journal Letters' in the last
week of Sept 2022.
● The new findings will be helpful in the study of surface-exosphere interaction on the moon.
● Chandrayaan-2 launched: 22 July 2019
Asteria Aerospace receives first micro category drone certification
● Asteria Aerospace Ltd on 6th Oct 2022 received India's first micro category drone type
certification for its indigenously designed A200 drone from the Directorate General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA).
● This drone has been developed for surveying and mapping applications in agriculture,
construction and other industries.
● Drones with weights of 250gm to 2kg fall under the micro category of drones.
NASA’s SpaceX launches 4 people to International Space Station
● SpaceX launched four people to the International Space Station from Florida on 5 October
2022.
● Known as Crew-5, the mission for NASA will bring the group up to the ISS for a six-month stay in
orbit.
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● The mission is SpaceX's fifth operational crew launch for NASA to date, and the company's
eighth human spaceflight in just over two years.
Scientists find new evidence for liquid water on Mars
● An international team of researchers has found new evidence for the possible existence of liquid
water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.
● The results were published in the journal Nature Astronomy.
● The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge with involvement from the University of
Sheffield, used spacecraft laser-altimeter measurements to identify subtle patterns in its height.
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Sports Current Affairs | October 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win French Open
● In Badminton, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bagged the biggest title of their
career, claiming the French Open Super 750 crown.
● They defeated Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han in the men's doubles final in
Paris on 30 October 2022.
● They became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win the French Open title.
● In the Men's Singles, Viktor Axelsen clinched the title.
India defeats Australia to win the Sultan of Johor Cup 2022
● Indian Under 21 men’s hockey team defeated Australia in the final match to win the Sultan of
Johor Cup 2022 in Malaysia on 29th Oct.
● This is the third time India has won the Sultan of Johor Cup.
● India’s previous two titles came in 2013 and 2014.
● India's Sudeep Chirmako was named the Player of the Match.
● A total of six teams competed for the title.
● Sultan of Johor Cup first edition: 2011
MoU signed for ‘Football for Schools’ initiative
● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan signed an MoU in Mumbai on 30th Oct 2022
with FIFA and All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India.
● ‘Football4Schools’ aims to empower 25 million young boys and girls in India through sports-
integrated learning.
● FIFA HQ: Zürich, Switzerland
● FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
● AIFF President: Kalyan Chaubey
Virat Kohli back into ICC top-10 batting chart
● Former India captain Virat Kohli is back into the top 10 of the ICC Rankings for batters in men's
T20Is after the match against Pakistan in T20 World Cup in Melbourne.
● He has jumped 6 places to reach the 9th spot in the batting charts.
● Virat Kohli had fallen outside the top 10 for the first time in months in Nov 2021 after the T20
World Cup.
● However, he returned to the top 10 in Feb 2022.
Yuvraj Singh named brand ambassador of T20 World Cup for the Blind
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● The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced former India cricketer Yuvraj
Singh as the brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind.
● The 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind will be held in India from 5 to 17 Dec 2022.
● Participating countries are: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri
Lanka.
● It was first organized in 2012.
Swapnil Kusale wins India’s 3rd Paris 2024 Olympics quota
● Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale won India’s third Paris 2024 Olympics quota place at the ongoing
ISSF World Championship in Cairo, Egypt on 22 October 2022
● It was Kusale's fourth-place finish in the men's 50 meter rifle 3 positions event.
● India’s first Paris quota in shooting was won by Bhowneesh Mendiratta in the men’s trap event
at the Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
India wins Silver medal in Women's 25m Pistol Team event
● In shooting, India won Silver medal in the Women's 25m Pistol Team event and Bronze medal in
Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo, Egypt on 23 October
2022.
● With this win, India ended their Paris 2024 Olympics quota quest at two from the championship.
● Their tally now stands at 12 gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals.
India included in 12 top chess-playing nations
● In Chess, teams from 12 top chess-playing nations including India, China, United States, and the
Netherlands have been included in the lineup for the 2022 Men's World Team Chess
Championship in Jerusalem, Israel in November 2022.
● After five rounds, the first four teams in each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.
● The final match will be played on November 25 2022.
Aman Sehrawat: 1st Indian to win gold medal at U-23 Wrestling C'ships
● The 16-year-old Aman Sehrawat on 22nd Oct 2022 became the first-ever Indian wrestler to win
a gold medal at U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Spain's Pontevedra.
● India finished with 6 medals (1 gold, 1 silver & 4 bronze) at the U-23 World Wrestling
Championships 2022.
● Earlier, Sajan Bhanwala became the 1st Greco-Roman wrestler from India to win a medal
(bronze) at the U23 championships.
Max Verstappen wins the 2022 United States F1 Grand Prix
● Red Bull's Max Verstappen on 24th Oct 2022 won the United States Formula1 Grand Prix.
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● Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came at the second and third positions
respectively.
● It was Verstappen's 75th podium finish & 33rd race win of his career.
● Verstappen has won 13 races in the 2022 season.
● He had also won the Japanese Grand Prix on 9th Oct 2022.
Western Air Command of IAF wins Air Force Lawn Tennis Championship
● Western Air Command, Indian Air Force won the Air Force Lawn Tennis Championship 2022-23
held at Head Quarter MC, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur.
● The final match of team Championship was played between Western Air Command and
Training Command in which Western Air Command emerged as the winner.
● A total of eight teams comprising of 48 players from the seven Commands of Indian Air Force,
participated.
Sagar Dangi bags two medals in Junior Men’s 10m Air Pistol team
● In ISSF World Championship, Sagar Dangi bagged Gold and Silver in the Junior Men’s 10m Air
Pistol team and individual events in Cairo, Egypt on 21 October 2022.
● India picked up four more medals, including one gold, at the end of day nine of the competition.
● Nancy and Sri Karthik Sabari Raj Ravishankar won bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Junior Mixed
team event.
Anish, Simranpreet win silver medal in Rapid Fire Pistol Mixed event
● In Shooting, Anish and Simranpreet Kaur Brar won a silver medal at the International Shooting
Sport Federation World Championship Rifle/Pistol in Egypt.
● They were defeated after going down 14-16 to the Ukrainian pair of Yulia Korostylova and
Maksym Horodynets in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Mixed Team event.
● The medal took India’s tally to 26, including 10 gold, six silver and 10 bronze medals.
Ramita Jindal crowned world champion in 10 meter Air Rifle event
● India's Ramita Jindal was crowned world champion in the 10-meter Air Rifle Women Junior
event at the International Shooting Sport Federation, ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol in
Cairo, Egypt on 19 October 2022
● She defeated China's Ying Shen 16-12.
● Tilottama Sen won a second medal for India at the event, a bronze, after she shot 261.0 in the
ranking round to finish third.
Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022 to be held in Madhya Pradesh
● The Fifth Khelo India Youth Games -2022 will be held in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
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● This was announced by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur.
● It will be held at eight locations and more than 8,500 athletes and sportspersons are expected
to participate.
● It will be held at different places in the state including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and
Jabalpur.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or 2022 award
● Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on 17th Oct 2022 in
Paris, France.
● It was Karim's maiden Ballon d'Or award.
● While Barcelona's Alexia Putellas bagged the Women's Ballon d'Or 2022 award.
● It was her second successive Ballon d'Or award.
● The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by the French news magazine France
Football since 1956.
Sajan Bhanwal: first Indian to win medal at U23 World Championship
● Sajan Bhanwal became the first-ever Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win a medal at the
Under-23 World Wrestling Championship in Spain on 19th Oct 2022.
● He defeated Ukraine’s Dmytro Vasetskyi in the 77kg event and won the bronze medal.
● Greco-Roman is a form of wrestling that allows wrestlers to use only their upper body.
● U23 World Wrestling Championships was first time held in 2017 in Poland.
Javelin thrower DP Manu bags gold at National Open Athletics
● Indian javelin thrower DP Manu won Gold medal in the men’s competition with a best throw of
81.23m at the National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru on 18th Oct 2022.
● No other athlete breached the 80m mark in the final.
● Former national champion Rohit Yadav won Silver with the best effort of 79.80m.
● Manu had also won the gold medal at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in Oct 2022.
Indian junior women's team clinches gold medal in ISSF Championship
● India’s junior women’s 10m air pistol team won the Gold medal at the ISSF World Championship
2022 in Cairo, Egypt on 18th Oct 2022.
● The team comprises Esha Singh, Shikha Narwal and Varsha Singh.
● India is currently at the second position on the medals tally with 15 medals (6 gold, 3 silver & 6
bronze).
● China is at the top of the list with 32 medals, which include 17 golds.
Indian shooter Sameer wins Silver medal at ISSF World Championship
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● Indian pistol shooter Sameer won a Silver in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event of International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship in Cairo, Egypt on 17th Oct 2022.
● Sameer got 23 hits in the medal match & finished behind Wang Shiwen of China, who won gold
with 25 hits.
● India has won so far total 14 medals (5 gold, 3 silver & 6 bronze) in the ongoing ISSF
Championship in Egypt.
Jyothi Yarraji breaks national record in 100m hurdles
● Jyothi Yarraji on 17th Oct 2022 became the first Indian woman to finish the 100m hurdles race in
under 13 seconds at the National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru.
● Jyothi, 23, clocked her victory at 12.82 seconds & also broke her own national record at the
event.
● Her earlier national record was 13.04 seconds set in May 2022.
● National Open Athletics Championships first held: 1961
Roger Binny elected as 36th BCCI President
● Former cricketer Roger Binny has been elected as the 36th President of the Board of Control for
Cricket in India (BCCI).
● He replaces Sourav Ganguly, who held the post since 2019.
● Binny, 67, was one of the architects of India’s 1983 World Cup triumph and president of the
Karnataka State Cricket Association.
● Jay Shah will continue for a second term as the secretary of the BCCI.
ICC to promote gender equality in tie-up with UNICEF
● The International Cricket Council (ICC) & UNICEF have launched a global partnership to
empower women & girls & promote inclusion and gender equality through cricket.
● UNICEF and the ICC will launch Criiio 4 Good, a cricket-for-development curriculum giving girls
and boys the opportunity to have a first experience of the game whilst learning gender-based
life skills essential for gender equity.
Qatar to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup
● The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the 2023 Asian Cup football
tournament will be held in Qatar.
● China in June 2019 won the bid to host the event but pulled out in May 2022 because of its
"zero-Covid" policy.
● Also, India and Saudi Arabia have been shortlisted to host the 2027 Asian Cup.
● The Asian Cup is held every four years & Qatar won the last edition in 2019.
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India win 2022 Women's Asia Cup T20 title

● The Indian women's cricket team on 15th Oct 2022 won the Women’s Asia Cup T20 title after
defeating Sri Lanka Women's team in the final at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in
Bangladesh.
● The Indian team have defeated the Lankan team for the fifth time in an Asia Cup final.
● This is India's record seventh Women's Asia Cup title.
● Renuka Singh of India won the Player of the match award.
ISSF World Championship: Men's air rifle team clinch gold medal
● India's men's air rifle team clinched a gold medal on 16th Oct 2022 at the ongoing ISSF World
Championship in Cairo, Egypt.
● The trio of Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Kiran Ankush Jadhav and Arjun Babuta won India's fifth
gold medal by beating China 12-10 in the title round.
● India also won a silver and two bronze medals on 16th Oct to take their tally to 5 gold, 1 silver &
5 bronze medals.
Rudrankksh: 2nd Indian to win 10m air rifle gold at ISSF
● Rudrankksh Patil on 14 October 2022, won gold in men's 10m air rifle event in the ISSF World
Championship.
● He became only the second Indian to achieve the feat after Abhinav Bindra.
● Patil also secured a 2024 Paris Olympics quota for the country in the process.
● This was India's second Olympic quota.
● Rudrankksh beat Italy's Danilo Dennis Sollazzo 17-13 in the gold medal match.
ISSF World Championship: India bags bronze medal in shooting
● India began their ISSF World Championship campaign with a bronze in the women's 25m pistol
team junior competition in Cairo, Egypt on 13 October 2022.
● The trio of Esha Singh, Naamya Kapoor, and Vibhuti Bhatia defeated team Germany 17-1 in the
bronze medal match.
● They had finished fourth in the first round of qualification with a score of 856 to make it to the
next stage.
ISSF World Championship Shotgun: India finish fifth
● At the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Shotgun, India
finished fifth with one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in Osijek, Croatia.
● Italy, Great Britain and USA, took the top three spots.
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● In Men’s Skeet Team, India’s Gurjoat Khangura, Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Anant Jeet Singh
Naruka got ninth-place among 22 teams.
Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur banned for three years for doping
● Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur has been banned for three years by the Athletics Integrity Unit
(AIU) for using prohibited substance Stanozolol.
● Kamalpreet had finished 6th at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 with a best throw of 63.70m.
● Kaur is the third Indian athlete to be suspended by the AIU in 2022.
● Earlier sprinter Dhanalakshmi & discus thrower Navjeet Kaur Dhillon were also suspended.
The 36th National Games concluded on 12th Oct
● The 36th National Games concluded on 12th Oct 2022 with a concluding ceremony at Surat,
Gujarat chaired by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
● Services topped the medal tally with a total of 128 medals including 61 Gold while Maharashtra
secured the second position with 140 medals (39 gold).
● Harshika Ramchandran won the best female player award and Sajan Prakash won the Best
Male player award.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup kicks off on 11th Oct
● The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup started at Kalinga Stadium in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar
on 11th Oct 2022.
● India is hosting this tournament for the first time.
● A total of 16 teams are taking part in this tournament which will continue till 30th Oct.
● The matches will be played at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, PJN Stadium in Goa and DY
Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Taylor Fritz wins 2022 Japan Open men’s singles title
● American tennis player Taylor Fritz on 9th Oct 2022 won the Japan Open Tennis Championships
men’s singles title.
● He defeated his US rival Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final.
● It was Fritz's fourth career title and third in the 2022 season.
● Fritz is the 10th American to win the Japan Open title.
● It was the 47th edition of the Japan Open Championships, held in Tokyo, from 3–9 Oct 2022.
Harmanpreet Kaur wins ICC Player of the Month award
● India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan won
the ICC Player of the Month awards for September 2022 in women's and men's categories.
● Harmanpreet received the award for her perfromance in the ODI series in England.
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● She is the first one to receive the award.

● She lead India to a memorable 3-0 ODI series sweep over England.
Maharashtra bag 3 gold medals in Mallakhamb
● At the 36th National Games in Gujarat, Haryana was pushed to third spot by Maharashtra after
its success in Mallakhambh.
● Rupali Sunil Gangwane clinched three of the 5 gold medals taking Maharashtra ahead of
Haryana.
● Maharashtra now stands with overall 126 medals including 34 gold, 36 silver, 56 bronze medals.
● This is the biggest medal haul at this edition of the National Games.
Srihari Nataraj wins gold in men’s 100m freestyle swimming
● At the 36th National Games in Gujarat, Tokyo Olympian Srihari Nataraj won the men’s 100m
freestyle swimming event to claim his sixth gold medal.
● He clocked 50.41 seconds, a new National Games record, to add to his medals haul.
● This was Srihari Nataraj’s second gold in freestyle swimming events at the National Games
2022.
● SP Likhit won the men’s 100m breaststroke event.
Novak Djokovic clinches 90th ATP title
● Novak Djokovic clinched his 90th ATP title after registering straight-sets victory over Stefanos
Tsitsipas in the final of Astana Open in Kazakhstan on 10 October 2022.
● The 21-time Grand Slam champion from beat his Greek opponent 6-3, 6-4.
● It was his fourth title of the year.
● In men's doubles summit clash, Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic captured their fifth tour-level title
of the season.
36th National Games: Sikha Chauhan wins gold medal in women's kayak
● At the 36th National Games, Sikha Chauhan of Madhya Pradesh won the gold medal in
women's kayak event on 10 October 2022.
● Vilayat Hussain of J&K won a silver medal in Canoe Slalom Men's Kayak event.
● Services continue to dominate the medals tally by grabbing 113 medals, including 51 gold.
● The services won gold in in Wushu, Triathlon and Canoeing and Kayaking on 9 October 2022.
Harshada Garud wins bronze medal at Asian Weightlifting C'ship 2022
● Indian weightlifter Harshada Garud won a bronze medal in the women’s 45kg category at the
Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022 in Manama, Bahrain on 8th Oct 2022.
● Harshada lifted 68 kg in snatch and 84 kg in clean and jerk to aggregate 152 kg.
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● 187 athletes from 30 nations are participating in the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2022,
which will conclude on 16th October in Bahrain.
Pankaj Advani wins gold medal at IBSF World Billiards Championship
● India's leading cueist, Pankaj Advani claimed his 25th gold medal by winning the 2022 IBSF
World Billiards Championship in Kuala Lumpur on 8th Oct 2022.
● He outclassed compatriot Sourav Kothari 4-0 in a one-sided final to defend the title for the fifth
time in a row.
● Advani last won a world title over 12 months ago in Qatar where he won the IBSF 6-Red
Snooker World Cup.
Max Verstappen wins the Japanese F1 Grand Prix
● Red Bull's Max Verstappen on 9th Oct 2022 won the Japanese F1 Grand Prix to become world
champion for the second successive season.
● Red Bull' Sergio Perez & Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came at the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
● It was Verstappen's maiden Japanese GP win.
● Earlier, Sergio Perez had won the Singapore F1 Grand Prix on 2nd Oct 2022.
Indian indigenous sport Mallakhamb begins at 36th National Games
● Indian indigenous sport Mallakhamb began at the 36th National Games on 7 October 2022.
● Mallakhamba is the display of aerial yoga and wrestling grips with vertical stationary or
hanging wooden pole performed by a gymnast.
● The sport made its debut at the Khelo India University Games earlier this year where Madhya
Pradesh bagged 12 medals including 5 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.
Pooja Patel becomes first athlete to win Gold in Yogasana
● At the 36th National Games, Pooja Patel of Gujarat has become the first athlete to win gold in
Yogasana.
● Pooja won the gold medal in the traditional Yogasana category.
● Yogasana is one of the five sports to be played at the National Games in 2022 for the first time.
● This Indian indigenous sport made its debut at the Khelo India University Games in early 2022.
Bhupesh Baghel inaugurates Chhattisgarh Olympics
● Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Chhattisgarh Olympics on 6 October
2022.
● The event will be organized in the state from October 6, 2022 to January 6, 2023.
● 14 types of traditional sports are included in the Olympics in the team and single category.
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● Gilli Danda, Pittool, Langdi Run, Banti (Kancha), Billas, Fugdi, and Gedi Race are some of the
competitions.
Savita Punia & PR Sreejesh win FIH Goalkeeper of the Year awards
● India’s PR Sreejesh & Savita Punia have been voted FIH Men's & Women's Goalkeeper of the
Year 2021-22, according to the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
● Savita has become only the 3rd athlete to win this award for consecutive 2 years since the
inception of the award in 2014.
● While Sreejesh has become the 2nd player to win the award 2 consecutive times.
● FIH HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
Rest of India beat Saurashtra to win 2022 Irani Cup
● Rest of India (ROI) defeated Saurashtra by eight wickets at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium,
Rajkot, to win the Irani Cup title on 4th Oct 2022.
● It was the Rest of India's 29th Irani Trophy title.
● Irani Cup is a test match format cricket tournament in India.
● It is played annually between the incumbent Ranji Trophy winner and the Rest of India cricket
team.
● First edition: 1959–60
U-20 world champion Antim Panghal wins gold in wrestling
● In the National Games 2022, under-20 World wrestling champion Antim Panghal won the gold
medal in women's 53kg wrestling on October 3, 2022.
● He beat Priyanshi Prajapati of Madhya Pradesh in the final.
● Gujarat's Hina Khalifa and Swati Sanjay of Maharashtra won the bronze medals in the women's
53kg.
● Pranati Nayak won two gold medals at the Sama Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara.
Services lead medal table with 68 medals at National Games
● At the 36th National Games, Services consolidated top position with 68 medals including 32
golds,18 silvers, and 18 bronze, followed by Haryana with 58 medals including 23 gold, 20 silver,
and 15 bronze.
● Maharashtra is in third place with 60 medals which include 14 gold medals, 15 silver, and 31
bronze.
● Ram Baboo of UP bagged Gold for the men’s 35km race walk with a time of 2:36:34.00.
Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop clinch Men's Doubles title
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● In tennis, India's Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop clinched the ATP
250 Tel Aviv Watergen Open men's doubles title on October 2, 2022.
● They defeated Mexican-Argentine pair of Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the final.
● It was Bopanna's third ATP title of the season and 22nd overall.
● He had won two titles this season with Ramkumar Ramathan in Adelaide and Pune.
Sergio Perez wins 2022 Singapore Formula 1 GP
● Red Bull's Sergio Perez on 2 Oct 2022 won the 2022 Singapore F1 Grand Prix.
● Perez finished 7.5 sec ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who came at the second position.
● Perez's teammate & 2022 Italian GP winner Max Verstappen finished seventh in the race.
● Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula
racing cars.
● First race: 1946 Turin GP
Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian cricketer to play 400 T20s
● Rohit Sharma on 2 Oct 2022 became the first player from the country to feature in 400 T20
matches.
● He achieved this feat while leading Team India in the second T20I against South Africa on 2
Oct.
● He also holds the record for most runs in T20I cricket (3712).
● Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are the only Indian cricketers to have
played more than 350 matches in T20s.
Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh suspended for doping
● Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has been suspended from competing till October 2025 due
to a doping violation.
● He tested positive for the banned substance methandienone, a performance-enhancing steroid.
● Uttar Pradesh-based, Shivpal was a silver-medallist at the 2019 Asian Championships.
● Earlier, Discus thrower Navjeet Kaur Dhillon was also banned due to doping violations.
Bhavani Devi wins gold medal at National Games
● Bhavani Devi won her third straight gold medal in the women’s sabre event at the National
Games 2022 in Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on 30 September 2022.
● She beat Jagmeet Kaur of Punjab 15-3 in the final.
● Kerala’s Christy Jose Josna and Manipuri Laishram Abi Devi won the bronze medals.
● Elavenil Valarivan won the gold medal in the women’s rifle shooting.
36th National Games: Haryana’s Anish wins gold in shooting
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● In the 36th National Games, Anish of Haryana won gold medal in Men's Rapid Fire Pistol event
at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on 30 Sept 2022.
● Ankur Goyal of Uttarakhand & Gurmeet of Punjab won silver and bronze, respectively.
● While in Men's 1500 Meter run, Parvez Khan won gold medal.
● PM Modi had inaugurated the 36th National Games in the Narendra Modi stadium in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 29 Sept 2022.
36th National Games: Mirabai Chanu wins gold in weightlifting
● Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women's 49kg category at the 36th National
Games in Gandhinagar on 30 Sept 2022.
● Mirabai defeated her Manipur rival Sanjita Chanu with a total lift of 191 kgs (Snatch 84kg and
Clean & Jerk 107 kgs).
● Earlier, Mirabai had won India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
on July 30, 2022.
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Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | October 2022

Second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2022 begins
● The second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2022 began on 31 October 2022 in
New Delhi.
● The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important maritime
matters at the military-strategic level through an institutionalized forum.
● During the 4-day conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address and interact with the
Naval Commanders.
ECI to host conference on role of election management bodies
● The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host international conference on the theme ‘Role,
Framework & Capacity of Election Management Bodies’ from 31st Oct to 1st Nov in New Delhi.
● ECI, as the lead for the Cohort on ‘Election Integrity’, has invited Greece, Mauritius & IFES to be
co-leads for the cohort.
● The conference will be inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
1st ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2022 inaugurated in Indonesia
● Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, inaugurated the
1st ASEAN-India Start-up Festival (AISF) on 27th October 2022 in Bogor, Indonesia.
● The 4-day event is part of the over-all ASEAN-India Science, Technology and Innovation
Cooperation program.
● It will strengthen the collaboration in science, technology & innovation between the ASEAN
countries & India.
Fiji to host 12th World Hindi Conference in 2023
● Fiji will be hosting the 12th World Hindi Conference next year from Feb 15-17, 2023.
● With this, Fiji will become the first country in the Pacific to hold the World Hindi Conference.
● The 3-day conference would be held in the Fijian city of Nadi.
● EAM S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation for the Conference.
● Fijian Hindi is enshrined in the constitution of Fiji as an official language.
UNSC’s Counter-Terrorism meet to be held in India on Oct 28 & 29
● A special meeting of the UN Security Council’s (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee will be
hosted in Mumbai & Delhi on 28th & 29th of October, 2022.
● Theme: ‘Countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes’.
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● India is currently the Chair of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for the year
2022
● India's Permanent Representative to the UN: Ruchira Kamboj
PM Modi to address meeting of State Home Ministers, DGPs on Oct 28
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'Chintan Shivir' of Home Ministers and DGPs of
States on 28th Oct 2022.
● The event is being held at Surajkund in Haryana on October 27 and 28.
● Participants will deliberate on issues like modernisation of police forces, cybercrime
management.
● DGs of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) will also
attend it.
7th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting held on Agro-Forestry
● Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on 26th Oct 2022 co-chaired the 7th ASEAN-
India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry.
● During the meeting, the member countries reviewed the activities under the medium-term
action plan of ASEAN-India Cooperation (Year 2021-25).
● ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Membership: 10 Countries
● Chairmanship: Cambodia
Vienna to host INTERPOL General Assembly in 2023
● The 91st INTERPOL General Assembly will take place in Vienna, Austria in 2023.
● The 90th General Assembly was held in New Delhi from 18th to 21st October 2022.
● The General Assembly is INTERPOL's supreme governing body and meets once a year to take
key decisions related to its functioning.
● It was held in India after a gap of 25 years.
● INTERPOL was founded in 1923 in Vienna.
● HQ: Lyon, France
International conference on climate change held in J&K
● A two-day International conference on “Existing Climate Change Scenario and its Arising Risks”
was held on 21-22 Oct 2022 in J&K.
● It was organized by Mahima Research Foundation in conjunction with the Social Welfare Dept
and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu.
● More than 300 delegates comprising professionals & researchers attended the conference.
14th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme held in New Delhi
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● Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in collaboration with Ministry of Home Affairs on 19th Oct 2022
organised 14th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme in New Delhi.
● Aim: to sensitize tribal youth to rich cultural heritage of the country and to enable them to
appreciate the concept of unity in diversity.
● 220 selected youth in the age group of 18 to 22 years participated in the programme.
First conference on Akash Tatva to be held in November
● The first conference on Akash Tatva - Akash for Life, will be held from November 5th to 7th,
2022 in Dehradun.
● 35 eminent speakers will share their thoughts on various dimensions of Akash Tattva during the
Dehradun Conclave.
● ISRO and all major scientific ministries and departments are joining hands with Vijnana Bharati
to organize this National conference.
Ministry of Education to organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' from Nov 16
● Ministry of Education will organise 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', a month-long programme, from the
16th Nov 2022 in Varanasi.
● Objective: to rediscover the centuries-old bond of knowledge & ancient civilisational linkage
between Varanasi & Tamil Nadu.
● Over 2400 Tamil people from diverse sections of society will visit Kashi to get familiarised with
the ancient knowledge shared by these two cities.
22nd World Blockchain Summit begins in Dubai
● The 22nd global edition of the World Blockchain Summit is taking place in Dubai from 17th to
19th Oct 2022.
● The Summit is an attempt to bring experts including govt & investors together to initiate
conversation & action on blockchain.
● The next Summit will be held in Bangkok in Dec 2022.
● Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger that stores the record of ownership of digital
assets.
National conference on tourist police scheme to be held in Delhi
● A national conference of top police officers of states will be held in New Delhi on 19th Oct 2022
on the effective implementation of a uniform tourist police scheme across the country.
● Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be the chief guest at the event.
● Ministry of Tourism in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs & Bureau of Police
Research & Development is organizing this conference.
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Global Youth Climate Summit to begin in Bangladesh from Oct 20

● Youth from 70 countries will participate in a Global Youth Climate Summit to be inaugurated on
20th Oct 2022 in Khulna, Bangladesh.
● In the 3-day summit from Oct 20-22, participating youth will explore how they can lead the fight
against climate change.
● 10 delegates at the Summit will receive a grant of $1,000 each to implement their climate
mitigation project.
● Bangladesh Capital: Dhaka
R K Singh inaugurates 5th Assembly of International Solar Alliance
● Union Minister R.K. Singh on 18th Oct 2022 inaugurated the 5th Assembly of the International
Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi.
● Ministers and delegates from 110 member countries are attending the Assembly.
● Presently, India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly.
● ISA is an international organisation, which works to improve energy access & promote solar
power.
● ISA HQ: Gurugram
PM to inaugurate 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave' in Gujarat on Oct 19
● PM Modi will inaugurate a 3-day 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave' on 19th Oct 2022 in Gujarat's
Rajkot.
● It is being organized by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
● Aim: to showcase best practices adopted by states and UTs in the successful implementation of
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) along with the achievements of other urban
missions.
India to host 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL from 18th to 21st Oct
● India will host the 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization
(INTERPOL) from 18th to 21st of Oct in New Delhi.
● The General Assembly is the INTERPOL’s top governing body & meets once a year to take key
decisions.
● It was last held in India in 1997.
● India is one of the oldest members of INTERPOL & joined the organization in 1949.
● INTERPOL HQ: Lyon, France
PM to inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on October 17
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● PM Modi will inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on 17th Oct 2022 at Indian Agriculture
Research Institute, New Delhi.
● PM will release 16,000 crore rupees under the PM-KISAN flagship scheme as the 12th installment
through direct benefit transfer during the Sammelan.
● PM will also launch subsidised urea bags under a single brand 'Bharat' as part of the 'One
Nation, One Fertiliser' scheme.
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates IInvenTiv at IIT Delhi
● Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IInvenTiv, the first ever all-IIT R&D
showcase on 14th Oct 2022 at the IIT, Delhi.
● IInvenTiv will work as a key forum to provide solutions to complex global problems.
● It will host over 300 representatives from various organisations.
● A total of 75 projects by the 23 IITs are being exhibited at this event.
5th South Asian Geoscience Conference begins in Jaipur
● Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on 14th Oct 2022 inaugurated
the three-day 5th South Asian Geoscience Conference (GEO India 2022) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
● It will be attended by over 100 experts from across India & other countries including the US,
Norway & the European Central.
● Delegates will share the latest research on improved production of natural gas & oil.
Law ministry to organise All India Conference of Law Ministers in Oct
● The Union Ministry of Law and Justice will organise an All India Conference of Law Ministers
and Law Secretaries from 14th to 17th Oct 2022 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
● It will provide a platform for discussion and help policymakers upgrade the overall legal system.
● The keynote address will be delivered on 15th Oct by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.
17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas to be held at Indore in January 2023
● The 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh in
January 2023.
● Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9th January to mark the contribution of the
overseas Indian community in the development of India.
● The 16th PBD was held in January 2019 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
● The first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in 2003 in New Delhi.
Conference of Power and renewable energy ministers to begin on 14 Oct
● Power Ministry will hold a two day conference of Ministers of Power and New & Renewable
Energy of States and Union Territories in Udaipur, Rajasthan on 14 October 2022.
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● The two-day conference will discuss the emerging issues in power sector.
● The conference will be inaugurated by the Union Power Minister R.K Singh.
● The discussion will also be held on ensuring 24 x 7 power supply.
Bhupender Yadav attends Sustainable Mountain Development Summit
● Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attended the inaugural session of Sustainable
Mountain Development Summit-XI (SMDS-XI) held at Leh, Ladakh on 10th Oct 2022.
● Theme: ‘Harnessing tourism for sustainable mountain development’.
● The SMDS is a flagship annual event of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a civil society-
led forum that comprises 10 mountain states & 2 UTs.
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates 4th Heli-India Summit 2022
● Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia on 10th Oct 2022 inaugurated the fourth Heli-India
Summit in Srinagar.
● The theme of the summit: ‘Helicopters for last Mile Connectivity’.
● During the summit, Mr Scindia announced that a civil enclave will be built in Jammu at a cost of
Rs 861 crores.
● The 3rd Heli-India Summit was organized in Dehradun, Uttarakhand in 2021.
India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October
● India will host diplomats of the UN Security Council (UNSC) along with other member states for
a key meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai and New Delhi on 28-29 Oct
2022.
● Focus of the meeting: “Countering the Use of New and Emerging Technologies for Terrorist
Purposes”.
● India is currently the Chair of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee for the year
2022.
First seminar of Agni Tattva campaign under LiFE mission held in Leh
● Power Foundation of India in association with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) organised a campaign to
create awareness on Agni Tattva under LiFE - Lifestyle for environment mission.
● This campaign aims to create awareness of the core concept of Agni Tattva, an element that is
synonymous with energy.
● The first conference was organised in Leh on 7th Oct 2022, on the theme of ‘Sustainability &
Culture'.
ISA's 5th Assembly to be held in New Delhi from Oct 17th to 20th
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● International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) 5th Assembly will be held in New Delhi from 17th to 20th Oct
2022.
● Union Power, New & Renewable Energy Minister R.K Singh will preside over the Assembly.
● Currently, India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly.
● Delegates from 109 Member Countries will participate in this meeting.
● ISA HQ: Gurugram, Haryana
● Director General: Ajay Mathur
6th edition of India Mobile Congress concludes on 4th Oct 2022
● The 4-day long, 6th edition of the India Mobile Congress concluded on 4th of Oct 2022 in New
Delhi.
● Some of the highlights of IMC 2022 event are:
● 5G services launched by PM Narendra Modi.
● IMC 2022 hosted 362 speakers, 13,500 participants in 80 sessions and over 1.07 lakh visitors.
● It started on 1st of Oct and concluded on 4th of Oct 2022.
● It was organised at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
India participates at 3rd G20 Sherpa meeting in Indonesia
● India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant attended the 3rd G20 Sherpa meeting held in Yogyakarta,
Indonesia from 26 to 29 Sept 2022.
● The current chair of G20 is held by Indonesia.
● The first Sherpa meeting under the Indonesian Presidency was held in December 2021 and the
second in July 2022.
● India is set to take over the G20 presidency in Dec 2022 and will host the next summit in New
Delhi in 2023.
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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | November 2022
INDEX
Awards and Honours Current Affairs | November 2022 .................................................... 2
Banking Current Affairs | November 2022 ........................................................................ 13
Books and Authors Current Affairs | November 2022 ..................................................... 15
Business and Economy Current Affairs | November 2022 .............................................. 18
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs | November 2022 ........................25
Defence Current Affairs | November 2022....................................................................... 26
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | November 2022 ......................... 34
Days and Events Current Affairs | November 2022 ......................................................... 37
International Current Affairs | November 2022 ............................................................... 51
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | November 2022 ............................................... 54
National Current Affairs | November 2022 ...................................................................... 59
Appointments Current Affairs | November 2022 ............................................................ 88
Obituaries Current Affairs | November 2022 ................................................................... 99
Person in News Current Affairs | November 2022 .......................................................... 102
Science and Technology Current Affairs | November 2022 .......................................... 105
Sports Current Affairs | November 2022 ......................................................................... 108
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | November 2022 ........................................121
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Awards and Honours Current Affairs | November 2022

Avani Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year award
 At the Turf 2022 and India Sports Awards of FICCI, Avani Lekhara, who won two medals at the
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, was recognized as the Para Sports Person of the Year.
 Apart from Lekhara, former Ranji cricketer Sarkar Talwar was honoured with the Lifetime
Achievement of the Year award.
 Shrey Kadyan was recognized as the Special Sportsperson of the Year.
President Murmu conferred the National Sports Awards'22

 President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Sports Awards 2022 and National Adventure
Awards 2021 to the awardees at a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 30 November 2022.
 Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta has been chosen for Major Dhyan Chand Khel
Ratna Award for 2022.
 This year Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games will be given to 25
sportspersons.
Health Ministry bags award at 41st India International Trade Fair 2022
 The pavilion of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been awarded for “Outstanding
Contribution towards Public Communication and Outreach” at 41st India International Trade
Fair 2022.
 As many as 37,887 screenings, investigations, counseling and trainings were conducted at the
pavilion.
 Blood pressure and blood sugar had the highest number of screenings at 4990 and 4356,
respectively.
Om Birla gives away prizes to winners of Hindi Pakhwada'22

 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla gave away prizes to winners of Hindi Pakhwada - 2022 on 28
November 2022.
 The programme was organized by Lok Sabha Secretariat in Parliament House Complex.
 Hindi Pakhwada is an occasion to celebrate the beauty of the Hindi language.
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 Hindi is one of the two official languages of India.
Purnima Devi Burman honoured with Champions of the Earth award

 Indian wildlife biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been awarded with Champions of the
Earth award in the Entrepreneurial vision category.
 This is UN’s highest environmental honour.
 She is the founder of the Hargila Army.
 The Champions of the Earth is an appreciation for innovative ways implemented by the
awardees across the world to support nature’s extraordinary capacity for renewal.
Shilpi Guru and National Awards for handicrafts conferred

 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar gave away Shilp Guru and National Awards to master
craftspersons for 2017, 2018, and 2019 at a function in New Delhi on 28 Nov'22.
 They are conferred every year to legendary master craftspersons of handicrafts whose work has
contributed to the preservation of the rich and diverse craft heritage of the country.
 The awardees represent almost all states and UTs.
Panchayati Raj Ministry wins GOLD in e-Governance category

 E-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (eGramSwaraj and AuditOnline) of Ministry of Panchayati
Raj has won the Gold Award of the National Awards for e-Governance.
 It was given under the category "Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering for Digital
Transformation"
 The award was given during the 25th National Conference on e-Governance at Jammu on 26
November 2022.
Sangeet Natak Akademi award for Vasundhara Doreswamy, R K Padmanabha

 Sangeet Natak Akademi award announced 128 recipients for the years 2019, 20, and 2021 in the
fields of art and culture on 25 Nov 2022.
 Bharatanatyam danseuse Vasundhara Doreswamy and veteran Carnatic vocalist R K
Padmanabha are among the eight awardees of the Sangeet Natak Akademi awards from
Karnataka announced by the Union Ministry of Culture.
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 Union Minister of Culture: G.Kishan Reddy
Tamil writer Imayam chosen for Kuvempu national award

 Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Prathishtana Kuppali has chosen Tamil poet V Annamalai for the
Kuvempu National award for the year 2022.
 The award would be conferred Annamalai at the Kuvempu's birth anniversary programme on
December 29 at Kuppali in Thirthahalli taluk.
 The award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal and a citation.
 Annamalai writes in the pen name Imayam.
Prashant Wagh awarded 'Asia's Inspirational Leader 22' award in London

 Prashant Wagh was conferred with 'Asia's Inspirational Leader 2022' award at the 'Global
Business Conclave 2022' in London on 25 November 2022.
 The award was bestowed upon him in recognition of his exemplary achievements and immense
contribution to the growth of his organisation and industry.
 His company, AQURA was also recognised as 'Asia's most admired brand 2022'.
NIIT Digital wins Best E-learning platform by ASSOCHAM

 NIIT Limited has been recognized as the Best E-Learning Platform by the Associated Chambers
of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
 The award was given to NIIT Digital for its contribution to the technology training sector at the
ASSOCHAM Futuristic Technologies & 7th Technology Excellence Awards ceremony in Kolkata.
 ASSOCHAM President: Sumant Sinha
Film ‘Dear Diary’ wins 53-Hour Challenge at IFFI

 The second edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ at International Film Festival of India
(IFFI) in Goa concluded with the award ceremony of the “53-Hour Challenge”.
 The film ‘Dear Diary’ made by Team Purple, has been adjudged as the best movie.
 The competition provided a challenge to produce a short film on their idea of India@100, all in
53 hours.
Ministry of Sports announces the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award 2021

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 The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the 'Tenzing Norgay National Adventure
Award' (TNNAA) for the year 2021.
 Ms. Naina Dhakad was awarded in Land Adventure, Shubham Dhananjay in Water Adventure
and Group Captain Bhawani Singh Samyal was given Life Time Achievement award.
 This award is given every year to recognize the achievements of persons in the fields of
adventure.
Ministry of Fisheries announces National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022

 Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna
Awards 2022 on 23 Nov '22.
 The Award is conferred in three categories:
 Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Cattle Breeds.
 Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) and Best Dairy Cooperative or Dairy Producer
Organization.
 It is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock and dairy sector
Matrix Awarded Partner of the Year 2022 by Procter & Gamble

 Matrix Business Services India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded "Partner of the Year 2022" by Procter &
Gamble (P&G) in Cincinnati, USA, for their contribution in transforming their business processes.
 It was among the 11 external business partners (EBPs) chosen from a global network of over
50,000 for the year 2021 - 22.
 Matrix is headquartered in Chennai and has a presence all over the country.
AP Shreethar awarded Economic Times Inspiring Leaders Award 2022

 Museum maker AP. Shreethar was honored with Economic Times Inspiring Leaders Award -
2022 in Delhi.
 AP. Shreethar is a self-taught artist and museum maker.
 He is known to have conducted over 72 shows and exhibitions around the globe.
 AP. Shreethar is additionally credited as the creator of the world's first Live Art Museum.
Ravi Kumar Sagar conferred with the prestigious Dr Kalam Seva Puraskar
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 Ravi Kumar Sagar, one of the youngest founders and CEO of RK'S INNO group was conferred
with Dr. Abdul Kalam Seva Puraskar on 22 November 2022.
 He was awarded for his persistent service to society and is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in
India.
 This award is hosted every year by Vandhe Bharat Foundation to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Dr. APJ Adul Kalam.
Prodapt wins the Prestigious Salesforce Partner Innovation Award 2022

 Prodapt, a leading global consulting, technology & managed services provider, has been named
a recipient of the Salesforce Partner Innovation Award 2022 in the "Communications" category.
 The award recognizes the significant contributions Salesforce partners have made across
industries.
 Prodapt is a global provider of advisory services for IT, and telecommunications.
Chiranjeevi named the India Film Personality of the Year 2022 at IFFI
 Indian actor Chiranjeevi was named the India Film Personality of the Year 2022 at 53rd
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on 20 November 2022.
 Actor Chiranjeevi has starred in over 150 films in his career.
 He has acted in Telegu, Tamil, and Hindi movies.
 In 2006, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
53rd Intl Film Festival of India to celebrate 50yrs of Manipuri cinema

 To mark the golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema, IFFI will showcase five feature and five non-
feature films, curated by Manipur State Film Society under Indian Panorama.
 Each year April 9 is celebrated as the birth of Manipuri cinema since the first Manipuri feature
film was released on April 9, 1972, named `Matamgi Manipur`, directed by Deb Kumar Bose.
 Manipur CM: N. Biren Singh
India wins Excellence in Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards

 India is the only country to receive the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in
the 'country category' at the International Conference on Family Planning.
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 The total 'demand satisfied' for family planning among currently married women aged 15-49 in
India increased from 66% in 2015-16 to 76% in 2019-21.
 This has already crossed the SDG target of 75 set globally for 2030.
8th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2022 presented

 Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad presented the 8th FICCI higher education
excellence Awards 2022 in New Delhi on 17 Nov 2022.
 The awards were instituted in 2014 to recognize and felicitate the achievements and excellent
work done by the institutions and individuals, who have set benchmarks of excellence and are
doing inspirational and exemplary work in the higher education space.
NTPC team wins Gold award at 47th ICQCC-2022

 NTPC’s Quality Control Team from Unchahar ABHYUDAYA has won the "GOLD" award in the
47th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC-2022).
 The convention is being held from 15-18 Nov '22 in Jakarta under the theme of “Built Back Better
through Quality Efforts”.
 In March 2022, NTPC had been declared the “Dream Employer of the Year” at the 30th Session
of the World HRD Congress.
Winners of National Sports Awards 2022 announced, Part - 2

 Four coaches have been chosen for Dronacharya Award in the regular category and three
coaches in the lifetime category.
 Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games: Ashwini Akkunji C
(Athletics), Dharamvir Singh (Hockey), B C Suresh (Kabaddi), Nir Bahadur Gurung (Para
Athletics).
 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2022: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

 Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on 14th Nov announced the winners of the National Sports
Awards 2022.
 The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on
30th Nov 2022.
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 List of awardees:
 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022: Achanta Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis).
 25 Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports.
Carlos Saura to be given Satyajit Ray Lifetime Award

 Spanish Film Director and writer Carlos Saura will be conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime
Achievement Award 2022 at the upcoming 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of
India (IFFI) at Goa.
 The 53rd edition of IFFI will be held between Nov 20 and 28 in Goa.
 A children's film package, suggested by UNICEF, has been introduced for the first time in IFFI
this year.
MTV EMAs 2022 winners list

 Best Song - Nicki Minaj – 'Super Freaky Girl'
 Best Artist - Taylor Swift
 Best Collaboration - David Guetta Bebe Rexha - 'I'm Good (Blue)'
 Best New – SEVENTEEN
 Best K-Pop – Lisa
 Best Electronic – David Guetta
 Best Rock – Muse
 Best Metaverse Performance – 'BLACKPINK The Virtual PUBG Mobile'
 Best Alternative – Gorillaz
 Best Latin- Anitta
 Biggest Fans – BTS
Taylor Swift leads MTV EMAs 2022 winner list, bags four awards
 Taylor Swift won four awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022.
 The awards included Best Artist, Best Pop, as well as both Best Video and Best Longform Video
for 'All Too Well (10 Minute Version).
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 Nicki Minaj was awarded Best Song for her hit Super Freaky Girl and Best Hip Hop while former
One Direction singer Harry Styles won Best Live.
Shlok Mukherjee wins Doodle For Google 2022

 Google has announced the winner of the 2022 Doodle for Google competition.
 Shlok Mukherjee from Kolkata was declared the winner for India for his inspiring Doodle titled
'India on the center stage'.
 Shlok's Doodle is also being featured on Google.co.in on November 14, 2022.
 In addition to the national winner, 4 group winners were also selected.
Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan awarded UK’s royal Order of Merit

 Nobel laureate Professor Venki Ramakrishnan has been awarded the prestigious Order of Merit
by Britain’s King Charles III in recognition of his distinguished service to science.
 He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for his work on ribosomal structure and was
knighted by the Queen in 2012.
 The Order of Merit is an exclusive mark of honour conferred by the British sovereign.
Madhu Kankariya & Madhav Hada awarded the Bihari Puraskar

 Noted writers Madhu Kankariya and Dr Madhav Hada have been awarded the 31st and 32nd
Bihari Puraskar, respectively.
 Kankariya has been awarded for her 2018 novel ‘Hum Yahan The’ while Hada has been awarded
for his 2015 book ‘Pachrang Chola Pahar Sakhi Ri’.
 Bihari Puraskar is given every year for an outstanding work published in the last 10 years in
Hindi or Rajasthani.
 Instituted in: 1991
NFDB bags ‘India Agribusiness Awards 2022'

 Sanjeev Balyan, MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying presented the 'India
Agribusiness Award 2022' to the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) on 10 Nov 2022.
 It was presented the award as part of the India International Agro Trade and Technology Fair –
2022, which is being held from Nov 9–11 in New Delhi.
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 It is being organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture.
Subhash Babu: 1st Indian scientist to receive Bailey K. Ashford medal

 Prominent Indian scientist Dr Subhash Babu has received the prestigious Bailey K. Ashford
Medal for 2022 and the Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene award
for 2022.
 He has been awarded for his outstanding research & contributions to tropical medicine.
 In its 82-year history, the award has never been given to an Indian scientist or an Indian
institution for work.
ICC Hall of Fame

 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the latest legends who join the
prestigious list of cricketing greats that make up the ICC Hall of Fame.
 ICC Hall of Fame: Shivnarine Chanderpaul: He is one of the most instantly recognisable figures
in the history of West Indies cricket.
 ICC Hall of Fame: Abdul Qadir: Pakistani player, Qadir passed away in 2019 at the age of 63.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Initiative presented an award

 The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Initiative was awarded the National First Award in the
'City with the Best Public Transport System' category by the Institute of Urban Transport (India).
 The project was presented in New Delhi on 20 Oct 2022.
 The awards are given annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in 12 categories.
International Kannadiga award to be given to YKC Wadiyar

 Member of the erstwhile royal family Yaduveer Krishnaraja Chamaraja (YKC) Wadiyar has been
selected for the International Kannada Rathna award.
 It is presented annually by Dubai Kannadigas to mark Kannada Rajyothsava.
 The award will be presented to YKC Wadiyar during Vishwa Kannada Habba on November 19,
2022 in association with Kannadigaru Dubai Sangha.
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2021 presented
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 President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year
2021 to the Nursing professionals on November 7, 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
 The awards were instituted in the year 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as a
mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing
professionals to the society.
Late CDS Gen Rawat to be awarded with Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman

 Uttrakhand govt has announced to felicitate NSA Ajit Doval, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, and three
more with Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman.
 The awardees will be felicitated with the Samman on 9 Nov'22.
 Apart from Ajit Doval, former Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, the late poet and author
Girish Chandra Tiwari and late journalist Viren Dangwal will also be awarded posthumously.
KSRTC bags central govt award for best public transport services
 The Kerala State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has bagged the central government’s award
for best public transport services in the country.
 KSRTC has won the award for its ‘City Circular Service (CCS)’ & ‘Gramavandi’ projects.
 CCS won in the category of ‘City with the best Public Transport System’, while Gramavandi won
in the category of transport planning with the best public participation.
Malayalam novelist Sethu chosen for Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

 Noted Malayalam novelist and short story writer A Sethumadhavan, popularly known as Sethu,
has been selected for 2022 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala government's highest literary
award.
 He has been chosen for this award in recognition of his valuable contribution to Malayalam
language and literature.
 The award carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
Kerala announces 1st awardees of top-state honour ‘Kerala Puraskaram'

 The Kerala govt has announced its first 'Kerala Puraskarangal' modelled on the Centre's civilian
honours, Padma Awards.
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 Renowned writer MT Vasudevan Nair has been announced as the recipient of the first Kerala
Jyothi award, the highest of the three honours instituted by the State.
 Kerala Prabha, the second-highest honour, will be given to Mammootty, T Madhava Menon &
Omchery NN Pillai.
Edward Kennedy conferred 'Friends of Liberation War' honour

 Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina conferred the prestigious ‘Friends of Liberation War’ honour on
former US Senator Edward M Kennedy posthumously on 1 Nov 2022 in Dhaka.
 He has been conferred for his contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh.
 Kennedy took several steps to stop US military and economic aid to Pakistan till the end of the
war.
 Bangladesh Liberation War: Mar 1971 - Dec 1971
Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by West Bengal bags SKOCH Award

 West Bengal govt’s Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has bagged the 2022 SKOCH award in the
women & child development category.
 West Bengal had launched the scheme in 2021 to provide financial support to a woman head of
a family in the age group of 25-60 years.
 Under the scheme, Rs 500 & Rs 1,000 per month are given to women of the General & SC/ST
categories respectively.
 SKOCH Award instituted: 2003
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Banking Current Affairs | November 2022

Airtel Payments Bank introduces Face Authentication KYC
 Airtel Payments Bank has announced the launch of Face Authentication-based savings bank
account opening for customers.
 The facility will further ease the account opening process making it seamless and convenient for
customers.
 Airtel Payments Bank is the first Payments Bank in the country to offer this facility.
 Airtel Payments Bank MD & CEO: Anubrata Biswas
RBI gives nod to Canara Bank, HDFC Bank for rupee trade with Russia
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed HDFC Bank Ltd and Canara Bank Ltd to open a
special "vostro account" for trade in rupees with Russia.
 Vostro accounts are accounts a bank holds on behalf of another, often foreign bank, and this
forms a key part of correspondent banking.
 Till now UCO Bank, Union Bank and IndusInd Bank have received regulatory clearance for rupee
trade.
Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund launches small-cap scheme

 Asset management company Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund has launched a small-cap
scheme, an open-ended equity fund predominantly investing in small cap stocks.
 The scheme would be benchmarked against S&P BSE 250 Small Cap Total Return Index.
 The fund managers to the scheme would be Abhinav Khandelwal and Manish Lodha.
Kotak Mahindra Bank launches Merchant One Account for MSMEs

 Kotak Mahindra Bank on 9th Nov 2022 launched Merchant One Account for Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
 It is a one-stop solution to cater the banking and other business-related needs of MSMEs,
including small retailers.
 It will also help merchants digitise their daily business processes through smart automation.
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 Kotak Mahindra Bank HQ: Mumbai

 Founder & CEO: Uday Kotak
SBI commits to finance 1000 entrepreneurs in Nagaland

 SBI commits to finance 1000 entrepreneurs in Nagaland through a partnership with Business
Association.
 The State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has
decided to help 1000 entrepreneurs with financing.
 An MoU has been signed between the two parties to facilitate ease of doing business and
finance MSMEs of Naga entrepreneurs in the state.
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Books and Authors Current Affairs | November 2022

A book ‘India: The Mother of Democracy’ published by ICHR, released
 Union Education & Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the book ‘India:
The Mother of Democracy’ prepared and published by Indian Council of Historical Research
(ICHR) in New Delhi on 24 Nov 2022.
 It is shown in this book that since the dawn of civilization, India has been imbued with
democratic ethos.
 the book encourages healthy discussion on India's democratic heritage
Rakhi Kapoor releases her book titled "Now You Breathe"

 Best-selling author Rakhi Kapoor released her latest Book “Now You Breathe: Overcoming Toxic
Relationships and Abuse”.
 The book provides a roadmap to identify red flags, deal with, leave or heal from toxic
relationships.
 Kapoor also authored 'Infertility, Impatience, and Intuition: A physical and mental guide for
aspiring parents.'
 Rakhi Kapoor is a renowned physiotherapist and author.
A book "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin" launched
 Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin is authored by a Russia analyst and former
White House adviser, Andrew S. Weiss.
 The book is published by Roaring Brook Press, New York.
 The book captures Putin’s outsized impact on the global stage and portrays his goals and fears
in the context of Russia’s convulsive 1,000-year history.
A book 'Nalanada - Until we meet again' launched by Ruskin Bond

 Gautaam Borah, the author of the widely acclaimed book 'Monetising Innovation', launched his
new book 'Nalanada - Until we meet again' in November 2022.
 The book was launched by legendary writer Ruskin Bond.
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 'Nalanda- until we meet again' is a gripping story of romance, vengeance, and an age-old
mystery.
A new book 'Cartoos Saab: A Soldier’s Story of Resilience' launched

 Major General Ian Cardozo, who amputated his leg on battlefield, launched his new book in Nov
2022.
 The book is titled 'Cartoos Saab: A Soldier’s Story of Resilience in Adversity.'
 He was the first war-disabled officer of the Indian Army to command a battalion and a brigade.
 The book recounts Major General Ian Cardozo’s painstaking efforts as a war-disabled officer to
command a battalion.
“Winning the Inner Battle” : a book by Shane Watson

 “Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket” is authored by Shane
Watson.
 This book guide about how to bring the best version of yourself when every time your best
performance is needed.
 Shane Watson is one of Australian cricket’s finest all-rounders.
 Shane Watson’s new book, is through his own experiences of revitalising his career after
retirement.
Two books on achievements and legacy of PM Modi released in Dubai

 Two books on the achievements and legacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were released by
Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv Chandrashekhar in Dubai, in
November 2022.
 The books are “Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery” and “Heartfelt: The Legacy of Faith”.
 The books were released at a programme of Vishwa Sadhbhavana, NID Foundation (Dubai
chapter).
'Permacrisis' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year 2022

 Collins Dictionary has announced that its word of the year 2022 is "permacrisis."
 The word indicates an era of instability & insecurity.
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 It indicates the ongoing Ukraine War, the consequent rise in the cost of living & the political
upheaval the world has witnessed in 2022.
 Collins Dictionary is published by HarperCollins in Glasgow.
 Collins word of the year 2021: NFT (non-fungible token)
French author Rene Naba releases book 'Nuclearization of Asia'

 French author Rene Naba released his latest book 'Nuclearization of Asia' in Geneva in Oct
2022.
 The book discusses the nuclear emergency and threat posed by the nexus of Pakistan and
China to South Asia.
 Naba is the vice president of the International Center for the Fight against Terrorism.
 Previously, he authored a book titled 'Pakistan, facing the challenge of the post-Western world'.
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Business and Economy Current Affairs | November 2022

GeM platform crosses Rs 1 lakh cr Gross Merchandise value by 29 Nov
 The Government e-Marketplace, GeM platform has crossed one lakh crore rupees Gross
Merchandise value till 29 November 2022 for the financial year 2022-2023.
 GeM is an online platform for public procurement in India.
 It was launched in August 2016 with the objective of creating an open and transparent
procurement platform for government buyers.
RBI announces launch of first pilot for retail digital Rupee on 1 Dec
 RBI has announced the launch of the first pilot for the retail digital Rupee on 1st December 2022.
 Eight banks have been identified for phase-wise participation in this pilot.
 The first phase will begin with four banks including State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank
and IDFC First Bank in four cities across the country.
Ministry of Coal will organize an investor conclave in Mumbai on 1 Dec

 To boost bidder participation in the commercial auction of coal mines, Ministry of Coal is
organising an investor conclave on 1 Dec'22 in Mumbai.
 Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi will Chair and Chief
Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde will be the Chief Guest.
 SBI Capital Markets Ltd is assisting the Ministry of Coal in conduct of the auction.
Star Health launches Star Out Patient Care Insurance Policy

 Star Health and Allied Insurance, a standalone health insurance company, announced the
launch of Star Out Patient Care Insurance Policy on 29 Nov'22.
 It aims at providing complete health and wellness benefits to customers at an affordable cost.
 Claims processing procedure will be entirely digital.
 The policy is available on individual or floater basis and can cover up to six family members.
Reserve Bank of India imposes penalties on three cooperative banks

 The Reserve Bank of India imposed penalties on three cooperative banks on 28 Nov'22.
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 The central bank imposed penalty on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank, Indian Mercantile Co-
operative Bank, Lucknow and Bharat Co-operative Bank, Mumbai.
 It imposed a penalty of ₹1.25 cr on Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank.
 The central bank also imposed penalties on 5 other cooperative banks.
ICICI Bank launches new products for NRIs at its GIFT City branch
 ICICI Bank has launched two new products- Loan against Deposits (LAD) and Dollar Bonds for
its NRI customers at its branch in GIFT City.
 ICICI Bank is the first bank to offer these products in GIFT City.
 Loan against Deposits is a loan in foreign currency against a deposit in India.
 Dollar Bonds are an alternate investment option for NRIs.
India's total coal production stands at 448 million tonnes as of Oct

 India's total coal production stands at 448 million tonnes as of October 2022.
 This is 18 percent higher than the production of the corresponding period of 2021.
 The Ministry of Coal has plans to keep building the stock so that production at thermal power
plants goes up to 45 million tonnes by the end of March 2023.
IDFC FIRST Bank launches FIRSTAP, first sticker-based debit card

 IDFC FIRST Bank has launched FIRSTAP, the country's first sticker-based debit card.
 It has been launched in association with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
 It will facilitate transactions by simply tapping the sticker on a Near Field Communication (NFC)
enabled point-of-sale terminal.
 It is one third the size of a regular debit card.
GDP growth set to halve to 6.5% in Q2 FY23: Icra

 India’s economic growth will likely slow down to 6.5% in the 2nd quarter of the current fiscal
(Q2FY23), according to Icra Ltd.
 Icra has projected the GVA (gross value added) growth of the services sector at a robust 9.4% in
Q2 FY23.
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 It projects YoY growth in manufacturing GVA to dip to 3% in Q2 FY23 from 4.8% and 5.6%,
respectively, in Q1 FY23 and Q2 FY22.
Centre sanctions ₹60,000 cr long-term capex funds to states

 The central government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore of long-term capital expenditure funds
to states this fiscal (2022-23).
 The scheme envisages giving ₹1 trillion of 50-year interest-free loans to states, over and above
the normal borrowing they are allowed, so that local administrations get more financial
resources for building productive assets, which will also add jobs.
GST anti-profiteering complaints to be taken up by CCI from Dec 1

 All GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of
India (CCI) from 1 Dec 2022 as the extended tenure of the National Anti-profiteering Authority
(NAA) ends by the end of Nov 2022.
 NAA was set up in 2017 to check unfair profiteering activities by registered suppliers.
 Initially, it was set up for two years till 2019 but was later extended till Nov 2021.
RBI imposes monetary penalties on 9 cooperative banks

 The RBI has imposed monetary penalties on 9 cooperative banks on account of various
contraventions or non-compliances of laid down guidelines.
 These banks include Berhampur Cooperative Urban Bank, Kendrapara Urban Co-operative
Bank, Jamshedpur Urban Cooperative Bank, etc.
 The monetary penalties slapped on these banks range from Rs 25,000 to ₹3.1 lakh.
India's exports dip 17% to $29.78 billion in October 2022

 A decline in merchandise exports in some sectors led to a contraction in the country's overall
outbound shipments by 16.65% to $29.78 billion in October 2022.
 The merchandise trade deficit widened to $26.91 billion from $25.71 billion in Oct, according to
the data released by the commerce ministry on 15 Nov'22.
 Import was at $56.69 billion as against $53.64 billion in October 2021.
Retail inflation eases to 6.77% in October
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 Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased to a three-month low of 6.77%
in October 2022.
 As per the Ministry of Statistics data released on 14th Nov, retail inflation came down mainly
with ease in prices of Food & Beverages.
 The retail inflation for the month of Sep was 7.41%.
 The govt has mandated the RBI to maintain retail inflation at 4% with a margin of 2%.
Wholesale Price Index inflation in October eases to 8.39 per cent

 Dropping below the double-digit mark for the first time since March 2021, Wholesale Price-
based Inflation (WPI) for October eased to 8.39 per cent in October from 10.70% in September
2022.
 Vegetable prices segment eased to 17.61 per cent in the reported period against 39.66 per cent
in September.
 The fuel and power segment eased to 23.17% in October from 32.61% in preceding month.
Moody's cuts India's growth forecast for 2022 to 7%

 Moody's on 11th Nov slashed India's GDP growth projection for 2022 to 7%.
 This is the second time in as many months that Moody's Investors Service has cut India's growth
estimates for 2022.
 In September, it had cut projection for the year 2022 to 7.7% from 8.8% pegged in May.
 The Asian Development Bank too has cut its projection to 7%, from 7.5% earlier.
Krishify integrates with e-NAM’s Platform of Platforms

 Social networking platform for Indian farmers, Krishify, has integrated with the Platform of
Platforms portal by e-NAM (National Agricultural Market).
 As a service provider, Krishify will provide advisory services to farmers & will cater to the needs
of 14 crore farmers in India.
 e-NAM is an online trading platform for agricultural commodities in India.
 e-NAM Launched: 2016
Kotak Mahindra Bank launches Merchant One Account for MSMEs
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 Kotak Mahindra Bank on 9th Nov 2022 launched Merchant One Account for Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
 It is a one-stop solution to cater the banking and other business-related needs of MSMEs,
including small retailers.
 It will also help merchants digitise their daily business processes through smart automation.
 Kotak Mahindra Bank HQ: Mumbai
 Founder & CEO: Uday Kotak
Nirmala Sitharaman approves Sovereign Green Bonds framework

 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the final Sovereign Green Bonds framework
of India.
 Green bonds are financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally
sustainable and climate-suitable projects.
 The Finance Ministry has also constituted a Green Finance Working Committee (GFWC) chaired
by Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India.
Centre allows International Trade Settlements in Indian Rupees

 The Central Govt on 9th Nov 2022 allowed international trade settlements in the Indian
currency for export promotion schemes under foreign trade policy.
 The decision has been taken to facilitate and ease international trade transactions in Indian
Rupees.
 For this, the banks in India may open special rupee Vostro accounts of correspondent bank of
the partner trading country.
Reliance is India's best employer; in top 20 worldwide: Forbes report

 Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has emerged India's best employer and the world's 20th
best firm to work with, according to Forbes' World's Best Employers rankings 2022.
 With 230,000 employees, Reliance is the only Indian company in the top 100.
 The global ranking was topped by South Korea's Samsung Electronics, followed by US'
Microsoft, IBM, Alphabet and Apple.
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Russia becomes India's top oil supplier in October

 Russia has become India's top oil supplier in Oct 2022, surpassing traditional sellers Saudi
Arabia & Iraq.
 Russia, which made up for just 0.2% of all oil imported by India in the year to March 31, 2022,
supplied 9,35,556 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to India in Oct — the highest ever.
 It now makes up for 22% of India's total crude imports, ahead of Iraq's 20.5% and Saudi
Arabia's 16%.
RIL appoints KV Kamath as independent director for 5 yrs

 Reliance Industries (RIL) on 4th Nov 2022 appointed K V Kamath as Independent Director of the
company for a period of 5 years.
 Kamath has also been appointed as non-executive Chairman for Reliance Strategic Investment
Limited (RSIL).
 RSIL will be renamed as Jio Financial Services Ltd.
 Kamath is currently the Chairman of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NaBFID)
GST collection in October crosses Rs. 1.50 lakh crore

 The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022 was at 1,51,718 crore rupees,
which is the second-highest monthly collection till date.
 It is for the second time the gross GST collection has crossed Rs. 1.50 lakh crore mark in 2022,
next only to the collection in April 2022.
 CGST collection was at 26,039 crore rupees, SGST at 33,396 crore rupees whereas the IGST at
₹81,778 cr.
RBI imposes fines on several financial entities, including LIC

 RBI has imposed heavy penalties on several financial entities for violation of various norms.
 The penalties went as high as Rs. 1.76 crores for Vakrangee Ltd, which was fined for non-
compliance with some provisions related to White Label ATM (WLA) directions.
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 It has imposed a Rs 30 lakh penalty on The Jammu and Kashmir State Co-operative Bank Ltd;
Rs 5 lakh each on LIC Housing Finance.
RBI launches pilot project of Digital Rupee in wholesale segment

 The Reserve Bank of India launched the pilot project of Digital Rupee in the wholesale segment
on 1 November 2022.
 Digital Rupee will be used for settlement of secondary market transactions in government
securities.
 SBI, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes
Bank, IDFC First Bank and HSBC have been identified for participation in the pilot.
HDFC ERGO launches first-of-its-kind farm yield insurance policy

 HDFC ERGO on 31st Oct 2022 announced the launch of a technology-backed farm yield
insurance policy for farmers.
 This is a first-of-its-kind insurance solution, where a satellite-based index will be used to provide
localized farm-level coverage.
 It will provide comprehensive cover across the crop life cycle from sowing to harvesting, basis
satellite-based data.
 HDFC ERGO MD: Ritesh Kumar
RBI to launch pilot project of Digital Rupee in wholesale segment

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will launch the pilot project of Digital Rupee in the wholesale
segment (e₹-W) on 1st Nov 2022.
 Digital Rupee will be used for settlement of secondary market transactions in govt securities.
 9 banks have been identified for participation in this pilot project.
 The RBI on 31st Oct also released a Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for
India.
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Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs |

November 2022
Centre constitutes a panel for Higher Educational Institutions
 Union Govt has constituted a committee for strengthening the assessment and accreditation of
Higher Educational Institutions.
 The committee will also prepare a roadmap for the National Accreditation Council envisioned in
the National Education Policy, 2020.
 It will be headed by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur.
 Union Education Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan
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Defence Current Affairs | November 2022

Harimau Shakti : India - Malaysia joint military Exercise begins
 India - Malaysia joint military Exercise “Harimau Shakti -2022” commenced at Pulai, Kluang,
Malaysia on 28th November.
 It will culminate on 12th December 2022.
 Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event between the Indian and Malaysian Army
which is being conducted since 2012.
 The scope of this exercise involves a Command Planning Exercise (CPX) at the Battalion level.
Armed Forces Flag Day CSR Conclave to be held

 The fourth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave is
being organised in New Delhi on 29 Nov 2022.
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the event.
 A new website for the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund will be launched by him.
 He will also release the anthem for 2022’s promotional campaign for the Armed Forces Flag
Day.
Indian Navy launches new survey vessel ‘Ikshak’

 The Indian Navy launched ‘Ikshak‘, the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project, on 26
November 2022 at Kattupalli, Chennai.
 It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
 This will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic
equipment to collect oceanographic data.
Joint military exercise ‘AUSTRA HIND 22’ to commence from 28 November

 The Bilateral military training exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between the Indian Army and the
Australian Army will commence on 28 November 2022 at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges
(Rajasthan).
 The exercise will take place from 28 November -11 December 2022.
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 Exercise “AUSTRA HIND” will be a yearly event that will be conducted alternatively in India and
Australia.
INS Trikand, INS Sumitra take part In 'Naseem Al Bahr' exercise

 Indian Navy's INS Trikand and offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra participated in the 13th edition
of bilateral exercise 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Oman.
 The exercise was conducted from 19-24 Nov'22 had 3 phases -- harbour phase, sea phase and
debrief.
 The first exercise was conducted in 1993.
 Year 2022 marks 30 years of IN-RNO (Indian Navy- Royal Navy of Oman) bilateral exercises.
Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' to begin from 28 November

 Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
(HADR) Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' from 28-30 November 2022 at Air Force Station Agra.
 The exercise will comprise a seminar on Disaster Management, a 'Multi Agency Exercise'
involving static and flying displays of various HADR assets and a 'Table Top Exercise'.
India-Indonesia joint exercise ‘Garuda Shakti’ kicks off in Jawa

 Indian army is participating in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with
Indonesian Special Forces at Karawang, Indonesia.
 The exercise commenced on 21 November 2022.
 Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises.
 The exercise aims to enhance understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the
Special Forces of both armies.
India successfully tests fires Agni-3 missile from APJ Kalam Island
 India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3
from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022.
 The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the
Strategic Forces Command.
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 The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters
of the system.
IAF Heritage Centre receives " Air Force Kanpur-I" from PEC
 Indian Air Force Heritage Centre being set up in Chandigarh has received a Vintage Prototype
Aircraft “Kanpur-1”.
 This rare single-engined machine had been designed and built by late Air Vice Marshal
Harjinder Singh in 1958 and was in the possession of Punjab Engineering College (PEC)
Chandigarh.
 The “Kanpur-1” will be displayed along with other aircraft at the IAF Heritage Centre.
South Western Command conducts Integrated Fire Power Exercise

 South Western Command of the Indian Army conducted Integrated Fire Power Exercise,
“SHATRU NASH’’ in Thar desert of Rajasthan on 21 Nov'22.
 It witnessed use firing platforms in an integrated manner involving both ground and aerial
manoeuvres.
 Skills like real-time communication and sharing of a common operating picture to overcome
emerging threats were practised in the exercise.
Indian Coast Guard conducts 20th Maritime Search & Rescue meet
 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 20th National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR)
Board meeting at Kevadia, Gujarat on November 18, 2022.
 The NMSAR Board, comprising 31 members from various central ministries/agencies, members
of the Armed Forces, all Coastal States & Union Territories, meets annually to discuss policy
issues.
 ICG Founded: 1 February 1977
 ICG Headquarters: New Delhi
INS Trikand participates in ‘Sea Sword 2’ counter-terrorism drill

 INS Trikand participated in the Combined Maritime Forces led Operation “Sea Sword 2”, which
was held from Nov 6-14, 2022 in the Northwest Arabian Sea.
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 The operation was held to prevent narcotics trade & stop smuggling entities from using the seas
for their nefarious activities.
 Earlier, the 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise “MALABAR 22” culminated in
Japan on November 15th.
In a first, six women officers to enter Defence Services Staff College

 In a first, six women officers have been selected for the prestigious Defence Services Staff
College (DSSC).
 It is the only competitive course within the Indian Army that paves the way for appointments to
higher formations in the force.
 Completion of the course enables Army personnel for staff appointments to Lt Col rank and
also gives them an advantage in promotions to the rank of Colonel.
26th edition of multinational maritime exercise Malabar culminates

 The navies of India, Japan, Australia and the US concluded the 26th edition of the multinational
maritime exercise ”MALABAR 22” in the seas off Japan on 15th Nov 2022.
 This edition also marked the 30th anniversary of the exercise and was hosted by the JMSDF
(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force).
 The Indian Navy was represented by Eastern Fleet ships Shivalik and Kamorta.
Indo-US joint training exercise 'YUDH ABHYAS 22' to commence in Nov

 The 18th edition of Indo - US joint training exercise “YUDH ABHYAS 22” is scheduled to be
conducted in Uttarakhand in Nov 2022.
 Indian Army soldiers from the ASSAM Regiment will be participating in the exercise.
 It is conducted annually between India & USA.
 The previous edition of the exercise was conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska
in USA in October 2021.
India to conduct 3rd edition of coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil'

 The 3rd edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on
15-16 November 2022.
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 It will be conducted along the 7,516 km coastline of the country & will involve all the coastal
States & UTs.
 It is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard.
 This exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to enhance maritime security of India.
7th edition of Indo-French joint air exercise culminates in Jodhpur

 The 7th edition of the bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) & the French Air &
Space Force (FASF), 'Exercise Garuda-VII' concluded at Air Force Station, Jodhpur on 12th Nov
2022.
 It was the first occasion for IAF's LCA Tejas and the LCH Prachand to participate in any
international exercise.
 The first, third & fifth editions were conducted in India in 2003, 2006 and 2014.
Indian Army organises Walong Mela

 As part of the ongoing Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Battle of Walong, Dao Division of Spear
Corps organised a Mela at Walong Circle of Arunachal Pradesh on 09 Nov 22 incorporating the
local populace.
 The celerations are being held to commemorate the sacrifice of the Indian Army while
defending the Indian territory against the Chinese aggression of 1962.
Indian Army launches single window facility 'VSK' for Veer Naris
 Indian Army has launched a single window facility - Veerangana Sewa Kendra (VSK) for the
welfare & grievances redressal of Veer Naris (army wives).
 Indian Army with a motto of "Taking Care of Our Own, No Matter What” launched this facility.
 It will be available on the Indian Army Veterans Portal.
 Veer naris are employed as VSK staff to maintain an inherent connection with the beneficiaries.
Indian Navy participates Malabar Naval Exercise in Japan

 India is participating in 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise begins in Yokosuka of Japan.
 In the Malabar Naval Exercise, Australia, Japan and the USA are also participating.
 The naval forces of these countries will take part in the exercise till the 18th of next month.
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 Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta are ready to demonstrate at the event.
DRDO launched Hull Module of Submersible Platform

 DRDO launched Hull Module of Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization &
Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) Kochi.
 It is a state-of-the-art testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems developed for use by the
Indian navy onboard various platforms, including ships, submarines and helicopters.
Indian Ships participate in 70th International Fleet Review in Japan

 Indian Naval ship Shivalik and Kamorta, participated in the 70th International Fleet Review at
Yokosuka, Japan.
 In the event anIndian band played Japanese martial music and Saare Jahan Se Achha.
 The IFR marks the 70th anniversary of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and will
include participation of 40 ships and submarines from 13 countries.
The first squadron of indigenous LCH is operationalized

 The Indian Army is set to operationalize the first squadron of indigenous Light Combat
Helicopter (LCH).
 It will be based at Missamari air base in Assam and will be part of the aviation brigade tasked
to defend the strategically vital western part of Arunachal Pradesh.
 Missamari was tasked to defend, among other places, the Tezpur-Bomdila-Tawang-Bum La
axis.
DRDO launches testing and evaluation facility for Indian Navy

Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Kochi, in November 2022.
Indian navy onboard various platforms.
 It has a specially designed submersible platform, which can be lowered up to depths of 100
meters.
Army Commanders’ Conference to take place from Nov 7 in New Delhi
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 Army Commanders’ Conference will be held in New Delhi from the 7th of Nov 2022 to chart the
future course for the Indian Army.
 It is an apex-level biannual event, which is held in April and October every year to make
important policy decisions for the Indian Army.
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to address and interact with the Army
Commanders on the 10th of November.
Annual Joint Military Training between IAF & RSAF commenced

 On 3rd Nov 2022, the 11th edition of the annual Joint Military Training (JMT) between the Indian
Air Force (lAF) & the Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced at Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
 The two Air Forces have resumed this training after a gap of two years.
 This edition of JMT would be conducted over a period of six weeks.
 Chief of the Air Staff: Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Indian Army approves five Make II Projects

 Indian Army has now approved Project Sanction Orders (PSOs) of five Make II projects.
 Make II projects are essentially Industry funded projects involving design, development and
innovative solutions by Indian vendors for development of prototypes.
 An assurance of order is given after successful prototype development.
Two CRPF women officers promoted to IG rank for the first time
 Two women officers of the CRPF have been appointed as Inspectors General (IG) for the first
time after their induction into the force began in 1987.
 Annie Abraham has been made IG of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), while Seema Dhundia has
been posted as Bihar sector IG.
 CRPF was the 1st central armed police force to induct women in combat in 1986.
 An IG is the head of the sector in the CRPF.
India successfully tests Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor

 DRDO conducted a successful maiden flight test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)
interceptor AD-1 missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on 2 Nov 2022.
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 The AD-1 (Air Defence) is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-
atmospheric & endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles & aircraft.
 DRDO Chairman: Dr Samir V Kamat.
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Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs |

November 2022
Power Min launches scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 4500MW
 Ministry of Power kicked off a scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 4500 MW on
competitive basis or five years on Finance, Own and Operate basis under B (v) of SHAKTI Policy.
 PFC Consulting Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PFC Ltd has been designated as the Nodal
Agency by the Ministry of Power.
 Under the scheme, PFC Consulting Ltd has invited bids for the supply of 4,500 MW.
Union government rolls out country’s first suicide prevention policy

 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy in
Nov'22.
 This is the first of its kind in the country, with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral
collaborations to achieve reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.
 In India, more than one lakh lives are lost every year to suicide, and it is the top killer in the 15-29
years category.
Bengal Govt allows minor mineral mining on private land

 West Bengal govt has come out with a new policy that allows private land owners to get licence
to harness natural resources.
 The new policy aims to overcome land acquisition hurdles for mining 'minor minerals' and
curbing illegal excavation in the state.
 It will be applicable for the mining of black stone, which is available in large quantities in the
state.
 West Bengal CM: Mamata Banerjee
Maharashtra government doubles pension of freedom fighters

 The Maharashtra Govt has decided to double the pension of freedom fighters from 10,000 to
20,000 rupees per month.
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 Freedom fighters associated with India’s freedom struggle, Marathwada Mukti Sangram and
Goa Liberation Movement will benefit from this decision.
 The govt also cleared a proposal to allow Maratha candidates to avail jobs quota under the
category of economically weaker section.
Madhya Pradesh govt implements PESA Act

 Madhya Pradesh govt on 15th Nov 2022 implemented the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled
Areas (PESA) Act in the state.
 It aims to preserve the tribal population from exploitation with an active involvement of the
Gram Sabhas.
 It also gives special powers to Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas especially for the management
of natural resources.
 The PESA Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1996.
RIL to develop India’s first multi-modal logistics park in Tamil Nadu

 Union Road Transport Ministry has awarded the contract of setting up India’s first multi-modal
logistics park (MMLP) at Mappedu in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu to Reliance Industries Ltd
(RIL).
 The estimated project cost is ₹1,424 cr & it will be developed in an area of 184.27 acres.
 MMLP is a key policy initiative of the Govt to improve the country's freight logistics sector.
Kerala govt to reimburse tech license cost to startups

 Kerala has launched a scheme to reimburse the expense incurred by the nascent startups to
procure technology licenses from govt to commercialise their products.
 Under the project titled 'Technology Transfer Scheme', implemented through Kerala Startup
Mission (KSUM), the govt will reimburse upto ₹10 lakh to startups.
 KSUM is the nodal agency of Kerala govt for entrepreneurship development.
Uttarakhand CM inaugurates ‘Lakhpati Didi’ fair in Dehradun

 Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 'Lakhpati Didi' fair in Dehradun on 4th
Nov 2022, which aims to empower women of the state.
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 At the fair, the CM also launched the 'Lakhpati Didi Yojana' on 4th Nov.
 Under the scheme, the Uttrakhand government's Rural Development department plans to make
1.25 lakh women of the self-help groups 'Lakhpati' by 2025.
Madhya Pradesh CM launches scheme to help girls financially

 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 2nd Nov 2022 launched the state
govt's flagship scheme 'Ladli Laxmi 2.0'.
 It is a financial assistance scheme to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them
independent.
 Chouhan had launched the 'Ladli Laxmi' scheme in 2007 after he became the chief minister for
the first time in 2005.
Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by West Bengal bags SKOCH Award

 West Bengal govt’s Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has bagged the 2022 SKOCH award in the
women & child development category.
 West Bengal had launched the scheme in 2021 to provide financial support to a woman head of
a family in the age group of 25-60 years.
 Under the scheme, Rs 500 & Rs 1,000 per month are given to women of the General & SC/ST
categories respectively.
 SKOCH Award instituted: 2003
Govt approves 42 proposals for telecom products under PLI scheme

 Union Govt on 31st Oct 2022 granted approval to 42 companies including Nokia & Samsung,
under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products.
 Union Budget 2022-23 had announced a design-led PLI scheme for telecom and networking
products.
 Telecom equipment makers who use 50% of Made in India components in their products will be
eligible for the incentive.
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Days and Events Current Affairs | November 2022

International Jaguar Day: 29 November
 International Jaguar Day is observed annually on Nov 29.
 In March 2018 representatives from 14 range countries gathered in New York at UN’
Headquarters for the Jaguar 2030 Forum.
 It resulted in the creation of the Jaguar 2030 Statement which outlined a wide range of
internationally collaborative jaguar conservation initiatives, including the proposal to create an
International Jaguar Day.
International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People : 29 November

 The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People is observed on November 29 every
year.
 It is a day to inform the public about the issues related to Palestine.
 The United Nations General Assembly declared November 29 as International Day for Solidarity
with Palestinian people in the year 1977.
 It adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine on May 14, 1948.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrates 74th foundation day

 The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is celebrating the 74th anniversary of its Raising Day on 27
November 2022.
 NCC Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of November.
 The NCC was raised on 15th July 1948 in New Delhi, which was the fourth Sunday of the
November month in 1948.
 It is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world.
Constitution Day of India: 26 November

 Constitution Day is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the
adoption of the Constitution of India.
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 On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and
it came into effect on 26 January 1950.
 In 2015, on the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the Union government announced
November 26 as Constitution Day.
National Milk Day: 26 November

 It is observed on 26 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien,
the father of India’s White Revolution.
 Dr. Kurien's birthday is commemorated on Nov 26th with National Milk Day.
 He is credited with bringing India's “white revolution.”
 The white revolution was started by Dr. Verghese Kurien, who also made India's largest self-
sustaining industry the dairy farm.
Lachit Diwas: 24 November

 Every year on Nov 24th, Lachit Diwas is celebrated as the birthday of Ahom General Lachit
Borphukan.
 The day honors the victory of the Assamese Army at the Battle of Saraighat.
 In 2022, India is marking the 400th birth anniversary of the Lachit Borphukan.
 Borphukan was a commander of Ahom kingdom and in the 1671 battle of Saraighat, he
thwarted an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam.
Intl Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: 25 November

 Every year on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against
Women is observed.
 This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993.
 Violence against women is defined as any act of gender-based violence that causes physical,
sexual, or psychological harm to women.
 Theme for 2022: “UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls”
Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day: 24 November

 Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is observed on 24 November every year.
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 The Guru was executed under the orders of the then-Mughal ruler Aurangzeb on November 24,
1675.
 He was the ninth of the ten gurus of Sikhism and was followed by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind
Singh (1666-1708).
 He was born in Amritsar in 1621.
 He was also the youngest son of Guru Hargobind.
World Television Day: 21 November

 Every year on November 21st, World Television Day is observed.
 In December 1996 the United Nations proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day
commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996.
 This day is observed as the acceptance of the impact and reach of geo-televisual
communication on the global scenario.
Africa Industrialization Day: 20th November

 Every year on November 20th, Africa Industrialization Day is observed to raise awareness about
the problems and challenges of African industrialization.
 Various African countries are focusing on different ways to stimulate Africa's industrialization
process.
 On December 22, 1989, the United Nations General Assembly recognized November 20 as Africa
Industrialization Day.
Universal Children’s Day: 20th November

 Every year on November 20th, Universal Children's Day is observed.
 This day is primarily intended to promote international cooperation, raise awareness among
children worldwide, and improve children's welfare.
 On November 20, 1954, Universal Children's Day was established.
 The theme for the year 2022 is 'Inclusion: For Every Child.'
International Men’s Day: 19th November
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 International Men's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on November 19 to recognize

and celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men.
 The main theme of International Men's Day is to promote men's and boys' health.
 The three themes or 2022 are helping men and boys, celebrating “mate ship”, and celebrating
men leading by example.
World Fisheries Day: 21 November

 World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with
all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the world.
 The event aims to draw attention to overfishing, habitat destruction and other serious threats to
the sustainability of our marine and freshwater resources.
 It was started in 1997.
Rani Lakshmibai's birth anniversary: 19 November

 Rani Lakshmibai was born on November 19, 1828, in Varanasi.
 Her maiden name was Manikarnika Tambe.
 Rani Lakshmibai was the queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India.
 She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 who became a symbol of
resistance to the British Raj for Indian nationalists.
World Toilet Day: 19 November

 World Toilet Day is observed on 19 November every year.
 The day focuses on the impact of the sanitation crisis on groundwater.
 This observance, held annually since 2013, celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 3.6
billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation.
 The 2022 campaign is titled ‘Making the invisible visible’.
World Heritage Week: 19-25 November 2022

 The World Heritage Week is being observed from November 19 and November 25, 2022.
 It aims to raise awareness about traditional and cultural practices.
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 Entry for tourists will be free at all Archaeological Survey of India-protected monuments on
November 19 to mark the commencement of World Heritage Week.
 World Heritage Day is observed on 18 April every year.
Indira Gandhi's 105th birth anniversary: 19 November 2022

 19 November 2022 marked India's first and only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 105th
birth anniversary.
 She was born on this day in 1917.
 She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India.
 She served as PM from January 1966 to March 1977 and from January 1980 until her
assassination in October 1984.
5th National Naturopathy Day: 18 November

 In India, November 18th is observed as National Naturopathy Day as a future-oriented health-
care system.
 The main event was organized at National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune.
 This year’s Naturopathy day was celebrated with the theme, Naturopathy: An Integrative
Medicine, thus spreading the message of patient-oriented approach of treatment with
Naturopathy across the country.
World Day for prevention of child sexual abuse: 18 November

 The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to designate November 18 every year as the
World Day for prevention of and healing from child sexual exploitation, abuse and violence.
 It is aimed at bringing global visibility to the trauma of child sexual abuse.
 According to WHO, millions of children experience sexual violence each year.
Army observes 60th anniversary of battle of Rezang La in Ladakh

 18 Nov'22 marked the 60th anniversary of Rezang La Day.
 The Battle of Rezang La in 1962 in eastern Ladakh, was India's one of the remarkable military
expeditions.
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 A fierce fight broke when over 5000 Chinese with heavy artillery attacked Charlie Company,
protecting the airfield of Chushul.
 120 soldiers of Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon Regiment kiled over 1000 Chinese soldiers in the
fight.
Indian Army celebrates 242nd Corps of Engineers Day on 18 Nov

 Indian Army celebrated the 242nd Corps of Engineers Day on 18 Nov'22.
 The Corps of Engineers provides combat engineering support, develops infrastructure for armed
forces and other defence organisations.
 The Corps of Engineers has three groups, i.e. Madras Sappers, Bengal Sappers and Bombay
Sappers which were amalgamated into the Corps on 18 Nov 1932.
National Epilepsy Day: 17th November

 In India, November 17th is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day to create awareness
about epilepsy.
 Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits’.
 It can affect people at any age.
 In India, about 10 million people suffer from seizures associated with epilepsy.
 International Epilepsy Day is observed every year on the 2nd Monday of February.
International Students' Day: 17th November

 Every year, November 17th is observed as International Students’ Day to ensure that every
student has access to education.
 The date commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 Nazi storming of the University of Prague
after demonstrations against the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
 Oct 15th is celebrated as World Students' Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr APJ
Abdul Kalam.
National Press Day: 16 November

 National Press Day is observed on 16th November every year to commemorate a free and
responsible press.
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 It was on this day that the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to
ensure that the press maintains high standards and is not fettered by any influence or threats.
 The council is traditionally chaired by a retired Supreme Court Judge and 28 additional
members.
Newborn Care Week: 15th to 21st November

 Newborn Care Week is celebrated every year in the country from 15th to 21st November.
 Aim: to raise awareness about the importance of the newborn care for child survival &
development.
 The neonatal period (the first 28 days of life) is the crucial period for child survival.
 In India, the Neonatal Mortality Rate is 20 per 1000 live births.
 2022 Theme: “Home care of Newborn in Urban Area”.
International Day for Tolerance: 16th November

 International Day for Tolerance is commemorated on 16th Nov every year to raise awareness
about the significance of tolerance in society.
 The UN established this day in 1996.
 In order to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO created a prize
known as UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize in 1995.
 Madanjeet Singh, an Indian diplomat, had sponsored the celebrations that year.
Jharkhand Foundation Day: 15th November

 The state of Jharkhand commemorates its foundation day every year on November 15th.
 The day also coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
 The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 and was established as the 28th state of India.
 Jharkhand accounts for around more than 40 per cent of mineral resources in India.
 It is the 15th largest state by area.
 CM: Hemant Soren
World Kindness Day: 13th November
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 World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th every year to celebrate acts of kindness,
compassion, and humanity.
 It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, India and the United Arab
Emirates.
 In 1998, this day was first observed by an organisation called – The World Kindness Movement.
 It was formed by like-minded kindness organisations at a Tokyo conference in 1997.
Children’s Day (Nehru Jayanti): 14th November

 Every year in India Nov 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day to mark the birth anniversary of Pt
Jawaharlal Nehru, the 1st Prime Minister of India (1947 to 1964).
 Nehru, fondly called 'Chacha Nehru', was known for his affection for kids.
 He also established Children's Film Society India in 1955 to create indigenous cinema exclusively
for kids.
 World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th Nov.
World Diabetes Day: 14th November

 World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on Nov 14th to mark the birthday of Frederick
Banting, who discovered the insulin hormone along with Charles Herbert Best in 1922.
 It was first observed in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) & World Health
Organisation (WHO).
 At present, 10 out of 100 adults are suffering from diabetes.
 2022 Theme: ‘Access to diabetes education’.
Public Service Broadcasting Day: 12 November

 Public Service Broadcasting Day was observed on 12 November 2022.
 The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the
studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947.
 The Father of the Nation addressed the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at
Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition.
Acharya Kripalani's birth anniversary: 11th November
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 On 11th Nov 2022, the country observed the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Acharya
Kripalani.
 His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya
Kripalani.
 He participated in movements like Non-Cooperation Movement, Quit India Movement & Salt
Satyagraha.
 He was the president of the Indian National Congress when India gained independence in 1947.
World Pneumonia Day: 12th November

 World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on 12 Nov to raise awareness about Pneumonia
disease.
 Any infection causing an inflammatory response in the lung is referred to as pneumonia.
 It is responsible for the majority of death of children below 5 around the world.
 This day was first observed in 2009 by Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia.
 2022 Theme: 'Pneumonia Affects Everyone'.
National Education Day: 11th November

 National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11 to mark the birth anniversary
of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first education minister after independence (1947-58).
 Maulana Azad was a key architect of the education system of independent India.
 The govt in 2008 declared November 11 as National Education Day.
 Maulana Azad was posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna in 1992.
World Usability Day: 10th November

 Every year, the second Thursday of November is internationally observed as World Usability
Day.
 In 2022, It is being celebrated on 10th Nov.
 Aim: to bring a variety of communities together which can work in making this world an easier
place to live.
 It is also known as Make Things Easier Day.
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 It was established in 2005 by the Usability Professionals Association.

 2022 Theme: “Our Health”.
World Science Day for Peace and Development: 10th November

 World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on 10th November to
raise the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.
 The main aim of this day is to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science.
 It was established by the UNESCO in 2001 and was first celebrated in 2002.
 2022 Theme: 'Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development'.
International Week of Science and Peace

 November 9 - November 14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace every
year around the globe.
 This week is an initiative taken by the United Nations (UN), hoping to make people contribute
towards the encouragement and promotion of peace across the globe.
 This week, people promote peace in their countries and also develop advanced technology for
better living.
National Legal Services Day

 National Legal Services Day is marked every year on 9th November to celebrate the
commencement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 which came into force on this very
day in 1995.
 This day was established with a mandate to offer support and help to weaker sections of society
including Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, women, disabled persons, natural calamities
victims.
Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2022

 Uttarakhand Foundation Day is observed on November 9 every year.
 It is celebrated to mark the establishment of the 27th state of India.
 It is one of the states that was created under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
 The state of Uttarakhand was formed, initially as Uttaranchal.
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 On January 1, 2007, Uttaranchal was officially renamed Uttarakhand.
Guru Nanak Jayanti: 8 November 2022

 Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, Prakash Parv is being celebrated on 8 November
2022.
 It is one of the most important days of Sikhism and marks the birth anniversary of the first of the
ten Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
 It is observed annually on the full moon date of the Kartik month or Kartik Purnima.
Education Ministry to celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on Nov 15

 Education Ministry will celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on 15th Nov in schools & higher
educational institutions across the country.
 In 2021, Union govt had declared 15th Nov as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' dedicated to the memory
of brave tribal freedom fighters.
 15th Nov is also the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a freedom fighter, social reformer &
revered tribal leader of the country.
Infant Protection Day: 7th November

 The Infant Protection Day is observed annually on November 7th.
 This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the measures to be taken to save the lives of
infants and provide sufficient protection and care.
 The infant mortality rate in India in 2022 is 27.695 deaths per 1000 live births.
 Infants are newborn babies around the age of 0 to a year.
National Cancer Awareness Day: 7th November

 November 7th is observed annually as National Cancer Awareness Day in India to raise
awareness about cancer.
 It was first announced in 2014 by Govt, with Nov 7 chosen for the occasion to coincide with the
birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Marie Curie.
 Marie Curie's works led to the development of radiotherapy to treat cancer.
 National Cancer Control Programme was started in India in 1975.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day: 5th November

 Every year on 5th November, World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated around the world to
raise awareness about tsunamis.
 This day was established by the UN in 2015.
 A tsunami is a series of huge waves created underwater by a disturbance which is referred to as
earthquakes below the ocean.
 In the past 100 years, more than 260,000 people have perished in 58 separate tsunamis.
Zojila Day commemorated at Zojila War Memorial

 Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Drass on November 1, 2022 .
 It was commemorated to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in
1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.
 This battle was also historic for the reason that tanks were used for the first time at such
heights.
Puducherry celebrated its Liberation Day on 1 November 2022

 The Union Territory of Puducherry celebrated its Liberation Day on 1 Nov 2022.
 It was on 1st November 1954 the union territory was liberated from French colonialism following
a referendum in which all elected members from Puducherry voted against the French and
preferred to join India.
 Later the Indian government effected the de-jure transferring the territory to its union on 16 Aug
1962.
Ladakh Police celebrates its 3rd Raising Day

 Ladakh Police celebrated its 3rd Raising Day on 1 Nov 2022 in Leh.
 Ladakh Police, the youngest police force in India, was formed in 2020 after the formation of UT
Ladakh.
 Gallantry awards were presented to the family members of Sub Inspectors Stanzin Nurbu,
Stanzin Otsal.
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 Julley Mobile App, aimed to facilitate the tourists with several features to help the visitors, was
also launched.
7 Indian states & 2 UTs celebrate their formation day on Nov 1

 In India, 7 states (Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab & Madhya
Pradesh) and 2 Union Territories (Lakshadweep & Puducherry) celebrate their Foundation Day
on November 1 every year.
 Earlier, Tamil Nadu also used to celebrate its foundation day on November 1 but the state govt
in 2021 announced that 'Tamil Nadu Formation Day' will be celebrated on July 18 onwards.
UGC proposes 'Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas' to be celebrated on Dec 11

 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to
observe ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas’ on Dec 11 every year.
 In a notice, the UGC said that the day will be observed to create “language harmony” and
develop a conducive environment for learning Indian languages.
 Dec 11 is also the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati, a pioneer of modern Tamil
poetry.
Vigilance Awareness Week: 31 October to 6 November

 The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes vigilance awareness week every year during
the week in which October 31 — birth anniversary of India’s first home minister Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel — falls.
 In 2022, it is being observed from Oct 31 to Nov 6.
 2022 Theme: "Corruption free India for a developed nation".
 It is observed with the aim of promoting probity in public life.
Karnataka Rajyotsava Day: 1st November

 Karnataka Formation Day is celebrated as ‘Rajyotsava’ day on 1 November every year.
 This celebration marks the birth of Karnataka state, on 1st Nov 1956 by way of merger of
Kannada speaking regions of South India.
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 In 1956, boundaries of Mysuru state were redefined to include Kannada speaking regions of
other adjacent states.
 The name was changed from ‘Mysuru’ to ‘Karnataka’ on 1st Nov 1973.
India Water Week to be celebrated from 1st - 5th November 2022

 In an effort to raise awareness, conserve and use water resources in an integrated manner,
Union Ministry of Water Resources will organize the 7th edition of India Water Week from 1st to
5th Nov 2022.
 The theme of 7th edition is “Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity”.
 The event will be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on 1st Nov 2022 in
Greater Noida, UP.
World Vegan Day: 1st November

 Every year, World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1st.
 Veganism is the practice of staying away from the use of animal products & extending the
philosophy to banning of commodification of animals.
 On this day, people are made aware of the benefits of veganism & how it is a sustainable
approach to the environment as well.
 This day was established in 1994 by The Vegan Society in the UK.
World Cities Day: 31st October

 World Cities Day is celebrated on October 31 every year to highlight the need for international
cooperation to promote global urbanisation and address its challenges.
 This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2013 and was first celebrated in 2014.
 A different city hosts the event each year & Shanghai, China, hosted the event in 2022.
 2022 Theme: “Act Local to Go Global.”
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International Current Affairs | November 2022

"mpox" - New name given to Monkeypox by WHO
 The World Health Organization announced that Monkeypox is to be renamed mpox, in a bid to
avoid stigmatisation stemming from the existing name.
 Monkeypox received its name because the virus was originally identified in monkeys kept for
research in Denmark in 1958.
 The disease was first discovered in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
'Gaslighting' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year 2022

 The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster announced that their 2022 word of the year is
"gaslighting."
 Merriam-Webster defines it as the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for
one's own advantage.
 Interest in the term was up by 1,740% over the previous years according to searches of the
online dictionary.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa erupts for first time in nearly 40 years

 The world's largest active volcano, Hawaii's Mauna Loa, is erupting for the first time in almost 40
years.
 The volcano's alert level has been upgraded from an "advisory" to a "warning", the highest
classification.
 Mauna Loa last erupted in March and April of 1984, sending lava flows within 8 kilometres of the
city of Hilo.
 The latest eruption began on 27 November night.
Canada launches Indo-Pacific strategy to boost cyber security

 Canada has launched its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy, outlining 1.7 billion US dollars in
spending to boost military and cyber security in the region.
 The plan detailed in a 26-page document said Canada will tighten foreign investment rules to
protect intellectual property.
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 Canada is seeking to deepen ties with a fast-growing Indo-Pacific region of 40 countries.
European Space Agency names first disabled astronaut

 The European Space Agency appointed British Paralympic sprinter John McFall the first ever
"parastronaut" on 25 Nov 2022.
 He will take part in a feasibility study during astronaut training to assess the conditions needed
for people with disabilities to take part in future missions.
 It is a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space.
'Homer' is Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year 2022

 Cambridge Dictionary has declared the word “homer” as the 2022 Word Of The Year.
 'Homer' refers to a home run in the popular American sport Baseball.
 Cambridge said that the decision to choose this word was influenced by the famous game
'Wordle'.
 'Homer' was the top searched word on Cambridge Dictionary in 2022.
 Collins Dictionary's word of the year 2022: 'Permacrisis'
British inflation rises to 41-year high

 Rising household energy bills and food prices have pushed British inflation to a 41-year high.
 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has informed that inflation figures show prices have
risen 11.1% in Oct'22, up from 10.1 per cent the previous month.
 The United Kingdom is seeing its highest inflation not seen since October 1981.
GE, IRENA sign collaborative agreement at COP27

 GE has signed a framework agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA).
 It will collaborate on a plan which will help fight climate crisis and offer energy security.
 Both have agreed to cooperate across several specific pillars including decarbonization,
thought leadership, and adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.
World population projected to hit 8 billion people on 15 November
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 The world's population is projected to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022, according to
the UN estimates.
 The latest projections by the UN suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5
billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100.
 The annual World Population Prospect report also notes that the global population is growing
at its slowest rate since 1950.
Climate disaster aid scheme ‘Global Shield’ launched at COP27

 A G7-led scheme “Global Shield” to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters has
been launched at the United Nations COP27 summit in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh.
 It is being developed in collaboration with the ‘V20’ group of 58 climate-vulnerable economies.
 Pakistan, Ghana and Bangladesh will be among the first recipients of funding from this
initiative.
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MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | November 2022

Indian Immunologicals partners with CIFE to develop first fish vaccine
 Hyderabad-based Indian Immunologicals Ltd has joined hands with the Central Institute of
Fisheries Education (CIFE) for the commercial development of India’s first fish vaccine.
 The vaccine will be developed to protect freshwater fish against common bacterial diseases.
 CIFE, will provide technology for 2 inactivated bacterial vaccines, one for Columnaris Disease
and other for Edwardsiellosis
UNICEF, India join hands to promote films on child rights at IFFI

 UNICEF and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) have joined hands to promote
films with a child rights perspective at the 53rd IFFI in Goa.
 A special section for films that highlight children's and adolescents' issues and rights have been
created at IFFI for the first time.
 Six films curated jointly by NFDC and UNICEF are being screened during the 9-day festival.
Simplilearn partners with IIT Roorkee to launch HR programme

 Online skill development platform Simplilearn Solutions has partnered with IIT Roorkee, for a
program on HR Analytics: Unlocking Human Capital.
 The program will consist of live online masterclasses from IIT Roorkee faculty.
 The programme will be launched in India and globally.
 The course's duration is six months of online self-learning and masterclasses.
Federal Bank Ties up with JCB India to finance heavy equipment buyers
 Federal Bank on 19 November 2022 tied up with JCB India to finance the prospective buyers of
heavy construction equipment.
 Under the arrangement, Federal Bank is the preferred finance partner of the construction
equipment manufacturer, where JCB’s customers can avail of loans from the lender at
competitive interest rates.
 Federal Bank CEO: Shyam Srinivasan
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SBI gets Euro 150 mn loan from German KFW for solar projects
 SBI has signed a 150 million euro ( ₹1,240 cr) loan agreement with the German development
bank KFW for funding solar projects.
 The long-term loan under Indo-German solar partnership, will facilitate new and upcoming
capacities in the solar sector
 This is the second loan from KFW to SBI as part of the solar partnership with India as another
loan for the same amount has already been disbursed.
National Museum, India and Kolding Museum, Denmark sign MoU

 An MoU was signed and exchanged between the National Museum, New Delhi, India and the
Museum Kolding, in New Delhi on 17 Nov'22.
 In the beginning of March, 2023, both will open the joint exhibition "Silver treasures from
Denmark and India", in New Delhi.
 The collaboration is under the recently agreed cultural exchange programme between India
and Denmark for the years 2022 to 2026.
NESTS and 1M1B Foundation sign MoU to train teachers and students
 An MoU has been signed between National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and
1M1B Foundation (1M1B) at NESTS headquarters, New Delhi.
 It will capacitate the teachers and students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) with
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) skills using the AR-VR skills curriculum launched
by CBSE.
IFSCA executes MoU with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

 The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and RBI have entered into an
MoU.
 It has been signed for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated
entities in their respective jurisdictions.
 The IFSCA is entrusted with the responsibility of regulation and supervision of authorized banks
and non-banking financial institutions operating in such IFSCs.
GE, IRENA sign collaborative agreement at COP27

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 GE has signed a framework agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency
(IRENA).
 It will collaborate on a plan which will help fight climate crisis and offer energy security.
 Both have agreed to cooperate across several specific pillars including decarbonization,
thought leadership, and adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.
MoRD, Veddis Foundation sign MoU to set up effective governance system

 Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed an MoU with Gurugram-based Veddis
Foundation.
 It has been signed to support setting up of effective governance systems under the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
 The partnership is for three years and is non-financial in nature.
India & Cambodia sign four MoUs in various areas

 India & Cambodia on 12th Nov 2022 signed 4 MoUs in the areas of culture, wildlife & health.
 They were signed during the bilateral talks between Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and
Cambodian PM Hun Sen on the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN Summit at Phnom Penh.
 Vice President Dhankhar is on a visit to Cambodia to participate in the ASEAN India
Commemorative Summit & the 17th East Asia Summit.
India, Cambodia sign 4 MoUs in the areas of culture, wildlife, health

 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen exchanged 4 MoUs
signed in areas of culture, wildlife and health.
 These included one in the field of health and medicine between the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare of India and Ministry of Health, Cambodia.
 The second MoU was signed regarding reintroduction of tigers in Cambodia.
Cochin Shipyard to build first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel

 Cochin Shipyard has signed an MoU with Inland Waterways Authority of India to build the
country's first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
 It will have a seating capacity for 100 passengers.
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 The Shipyard also signed another MoU for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for
Uttar Pradesh and two such vessels for Guwahati.
NIIFL signs pact with JBIC to boost Japanese investments in India

 National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has signed an MoU with Japan
Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
 It has been signed to promote and enhance Japanese investments into India.
 JBIC and the Government of India will invest in the India-Japan Fund, which will make equity
investments in environmental preservation and low carbon emission strategies.
OneWeb, Airtel Africa ink distribution pact

 OneWeb has signed a pact to use Airtel Africa as a provider of the satcom company's high-
speed, low-latency satellite internet connectivity services to government and enterprise
customers across the African continent.
 The two companies will begin trialling the service in South Africa in September 2023.
 They will also provide critical backhaul in unserved and underserved regions.
DMRC, BEL sign pact for a control system

 The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed an
agreement.
 It is for the development of an indigenous communication-based train control system.
 The DMRC and BEL have also jointly developed the i-ATS (indigenous Automatic Train
Supervision System) which is currently under implementation stage.
GE Aerospace, Tata Advanced Systems extend $1-billion contract

 GE Aerospace and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd have extended their long term contract worth
USD 1 billion for production and supply of several commercial aircraft engine components.
 The engine parts will be manufactured at the Tata Centre of Excellence for Aero Engines (Tata-
TCoE).
 The contract was first signed in 2017.
 Tata-TCoE was established in 2018.
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Niva Bupa and IDFC First Bank partner for bancassurance

 Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (formerly known as Max Bupa Health Insurance
Company), has announced its corporate agency partnership with IDFC First Bank.
 It will provide health insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.
 A bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company, through which
the insurer can sell its products to the bank's customers.
MoU signed between Rural Development Ministry and Patanjali

 The Union Rural Development Ministry on 2nd Nov 2022 signed an MoU with Patanjali Ayurved
for marketing of products made by women self help groups.
 Under the MoU, selected products made by Women Self Help Groups will be sold through
Patanjali Stores.
 As per the agreement, the ministry has also recognised Patanjali as National Resource
Organization for its National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Union Cabinet approves India-Denmark MoU on water resource management

 The Union Cabinet on 2nd Nov 2022 approved an MoU between India & Denmark on
cooperation in the field of Water Resources Development & Management.
 The areas of cooperation envisaged in the MoU are integrated and smart water resources
development and management, aquifer mapping & groundwater modelling.
 Denmark PM: Mette Frederiksen
 Capital: Copenhagen
 Currency: Danish krone
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National Current Affairs | November 2022

Scindia inaugurates multiple flights to boost northeast connectivity
 Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated multiple flights on 29 November
2022 to expand the connectivity to the northeastern region.
 The flights are operated by Indigo and Alliance Air.
 The Itanagar-Mumbai flight via Kolkata operated by IndiGo started on November 28.
 Twice-weekly Dibrugarh-Itanagar-Ziro flights operated by Alliance Air started on November 29.
Anurag Thakur inaugurates Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union Assembly

 Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the 59th Asia Pacific
Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly and Associated Meeting 2022 in New Delhi on 29
November 2022.
 Prasar Bharati is hosting the ABU General Assembly in 2022.
 The ABU is a nonprofit, professional association of the broadcasting organizations of Asia and
pacific region.
R.K Singh inaugurates 10 Mobile Health Clinics in Bihar

 R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy inaugurated REC’s CSR
initiative on 28 Nov'22.
 It is for procurement, operation and maintenance of 10 Mobile Health Clinics 'Doctor Apke Dwar'
at Sadar Hospital, Aarah, Bihar.
 The total cost of the project is Rs 12.68 cr which will facilitate operational expenditure for 3 years
for smooth functioning of the project.
Manoj Kumar inaugurates Re-Hab Project in Nainital

 KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar inaugurated the Re-Hab Project by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission at village Chausla, Nainital on 28 November 2022.
 Re-Hab stands for Reducing Human Attacks using Honey Bees.
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 He also distributed 330 Bee-boxes, bee-colonies and toolkits along with the honey extractors to
the rural beneficiaries in Chausla village, free of cost.
President Murmu on a two-day visit to Haryana

 President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Haryana from 29 Nov'22.
 She will attend various programmes including International Gita Festival -2022.
 She will virtually inaugurate 3 big projects of the Haryana including an e-ticketing system in
Haryana transport, Nirogi Haryana Scheme and lay the foundation stone of Sirsa medical
college to be built at cost of 950 crore rupees.
Supreme Court launches online RTI portal

 The Supreme Court has launched an online portal that will help citizens file and access
applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in matters related to the court.
 The online RTI portal has been initiated to make it convenient for people to access information
about the Supreme Court.
 So far, RTI applications at the Supreme Court had to be filed only via post.
53rd International Film Festival of India concludes

 The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded in Goa on 28 Nov'22.
 The closing ceremony was held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium near Panaji.
 Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi was given the Indian Film Personality of the Year 2022 award at
the closing ceremony.
 The Polish film ‘Perfect Number’, directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, was the closing film of IFFI 2022.
Animal Quarantine Certification Services inaugurated in Bengaluru

 The Union Minister Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan inaugurated the Animal Quarantine Certification
Services (AQCS) at Hessarghata, Bengaluru on 25 Nov 2022.
 There are six AQCS in India under the Department of Animal Husbandry.
 The aim of setting up Quarantine Stations is to prevent the spread of dangerous exotic diseases
into the country through imported livestock and livestock products.
Aero India 2023 to be held form 13-17 February 2023 in Bengaluru

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 The Union Ministry of Defence announced on 27 November 2022 that the biennial air show
AeroIndia-2023 will be held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru from 13-17 February
2023.
 This would be the 14th edition of Aero India.
 Aero India has been held in February month at Bengaluru since 1996.
 The Defence expo 2022 was held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat in October 2022.
ISRO launches PSLV-C54 rocket carrying earth observation satellite

 India successfully launched the PSLV C-54 rocket from Sathish Dhawan Space Centre
Sriharikota on 26 Nov 2022.
 The payload includes an Ocean satellite to monitor the sea surface.
 Ku Band Scatterometers is to take precise pictorial data to reveal weather and other
information.
 ARGOS, a french payload will reinforce the existing fleet of Indo-French satellites working on
weather surveillance.
PIDEAX Labs launches India's first Co-Working Research Hub

 PIDEAX Labs launched India's First Co-Working Research hub and incubation lab in November
2022.
 Pideax Labs will provide office space to increase job productivity and efficiency, as well as
incubator laboratories for entrepreneurs.
 Nitin Lohia and Lakshay Lohia are the Co-Founders of PIDEAX Labs.
Film ‘Dear Diary’ wins 53-Hour Challenge at IFFI

 The second edition of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow’ at International Film Festival of India
(IFFI) in Goa concluded with the award ceremony of the “53-Hour Challenge”.
 The film ‘Dear Diary’ made by Team Purple, has been adjudged as the best movie.
 The competition provided a challenge to produce a short film on their idea of India@100, all in
53 hours.
In Arittapatti, Tamilnadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
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 The Tamil Nadu government on 22 November 2022 declared the Arittapatti village in Madurai
district as a biodiversity heritage site.
 It is the first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) to be notified in the state.
 The village has a rich biological and historical significance with the presence of around 250 bird
species.
 Tamil Nadu CM: M. K. Stalin
TPDDL to organise special Lok Adalat for settlement of cases

 Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDD), supplying electricity to consumers of North Delhi,
will hold a special ‘Lok Adalat’ on 27 November 2022.
 It will be held for on-the-spot settlement of power theft and disconnection cases.
 The Lok Adalat will take up cases that are either pending in any court or are yet to be filed.
Nitin Gadkari approves projects for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

 Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved projects for
Telangana at the total cost of Rs. 136.22 Crore.
 He said the project stretch connects major tourist places namely Laknavaram lake and Bogotha
Waterfalls.
 He has also approved projects across river Krishna in Nagarkurnool district in Telangana and
Andhra Pradesh at the total cost of Rs. 436.91 crore.
Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal

 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched a call for startup
applications for registration on the MAARG portal on 23 November 2022.
 MAARG (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth) portal is a one-stop platform
to facilitate mentorship for startups across diverse sectors.
 Startup India is focused on catalyzing the startup culture in India.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Entrepreneurship Cell at C-DOT Campus, Delhi
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 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Cell and Centre of
Innovation (COI) at the Delhi campus of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) on
23 November 2022.
 It will accelerate the design, development and deployment of cost-effective and globally-
competitive Telecom solutions in the country.
Government gives in-principle approval for 95 more ethanol projects

 The government has given in-principle approval for 95 more ethanol projects under the new
window of Ethanol Interest Subvention Schemes.
 The decision is expected to add an annual ethanol production capacity of around 480 crore
liters in the country.
 Out of these projects, 68 are grain-based, 20 are molasses based, and seven projects are based
on dual feedstock.
Assam government launches new tourism policy

 The Assam government has launched a new tourism policy to invite more entrepreneurs and
investors to make the state their investment destination.
 The policy was prepared after consultations with the World Bank, stakeholders and industry
experts.
 It will facilitate on-the-job training to be provided by employers for local employees in hotels
and resorts.
South Western Command conducts Integrated Fire Power Exercise

 South Western Command of the Indian Army conducted Integrated Fire Power Exercise,
“SHATRU NASH’’ in Thar desert of Rajasthan on 21 Nov'22.
 It witnessed use firing platforms in an integrated manner involving both ground and aerial
manoeuvres.
 Skills like real-time communication and sharing of a common operating picture to overcome
emerging threats were practised in the exercise.
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launches ’53 hours Challenge’
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 Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh
Thakur inaugurated ’53 Hours Challenge’ for ’75 Creative Minds’ on 21 November 2022.
 The competition will challenge the winners of ‘75 Creative Minds for Tomorrow’ to produce a
short film on their idea of India@100, all in 53 hours.
 This is powered by National Film Development Corporation (NDFC).
UGC to implement four-year UG programme framework

 University Grants Commission, UGC has finalised the framework for the four-year
undergraduate programme.
 The rules for these courses will be shared with all universities in November 2022.
 The Four Year Undergraduate programme will be implemented in all the 45 Central Universities
and most of the state and private universities from the next academic session.
Retired IAS officer Arun Goel takes charge as Election Commissioner

 Retired Punjab cadre IAS officer Arun Goel has assumed the office of Election Commissioner
(EC).
 Goel was Secretary, Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, till he took voluntary retirement on
November 18, 2022.
 The post of Election Commissioner had been vacant since May 2022 when Kumar was elevated
from the post of Election Commissioner to CEC upon the retirement of Sushil Chandra.
53rd International Film Festival of India kicks off in Goa

 The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India kicked off with a grand opening
ceremony in Panaji, Goa on 20 November, 2022.
 This edition of the film fiesta is showcasing a collection of 280 films from 79 countries.
 As many as 75 youths, in the age group of 18-35, will get to attend the festival this year as
special guests, as part of the ’75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow.'
Union Min Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Unani Institute in Silchar

 The Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Regional Research Institute
of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) in Silchar on 20 November 2022.
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 The newly opened institute is the first such center in the Northeast on Unani medicine.
 The institute will provide treatment for the diseases particularly on Gastro-intestinal disorders
and Respiratory disorders.
Tamil Nadu introduces India’s first elephant death audit framework

 Tamil Nadu’s Forest Department has introduced an elephant death audit framework for
recording and monitoring elephant deaths in the State.
 The framework will be helpful to collect mortality assessment data with high quality and
credibility through a transparent process.
 India is home to over two-thirds of the World’s Asian elephant population.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha launched ‘Amar Sarkar’ portal

 Tripura chief minister Dr. Manik Saha launched a new portal, ‘Amar Sarkar’, to act as a bridge
between the people and the government.
 The portal will help people to register their problems and complaints through village committee
officials.
 Earlier in September 2022, the state government launched the ‘Har Ghar Sushasan’ initiative to
mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi dedicates 600 MW Kameng hydro power project in Arunachal

 PM Narendra Modi on 19 Nov 2022 dedicated the 600 MW Kameng hydropower project in
Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district to the nation.
 The project stretches over more than 80 kilometres and has been built at a cost of
approximately ₹8200 crore.
 The project has two dams and a powerhouse having 4 units of 150 MW to generate 3,353 million
units of electricity.
Rani Lakshmibai's birth anniversary: 19 November

 Rani Lakshmibai was born on November 19, 1828, in Varanasi.
 Her maiden name was Manikarnika Tambe.
 Rani Lakshmibai was the queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India.
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 She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 who became a symbol of
resistance to the British Raj for Indian nationalists.
PM Modi to inaugurate a month-long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam' in Varanasi

 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate a month-long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ on 19th
November in Varanasi.
 It is being organized as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
 Sangamam is scheduled from 17 November, 2022 to 16 December, 2022.
 The program is being organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and Banaras
Hindu University is the host institution for the program.
Ministry of Culture to organise cultural program at India Gate

 Sangeet Natak Akademi of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organize a variety
of programmes at the India Gate on 19th and 20th November.
 Odissi Dance and Kathak dance along with Chenda Melam, Puppet Show, Manipuri Dance will
be organised.
 It is organised to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, and Raja
Ram Mohan Roy.
NESTS and 1M1B Foundation sign MoU to train teachers and students
 An MoU has been signed between National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and
1M1B Foundation (1M1B) at NESTS headquarters, New Delhi.
 It will capacitate the teachers and students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) with
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) skills using the AR-VR skills curriculum launched
by CBSE.
Army observes 60th anniversary of battle of Rezang La in Ladakh

 18 Nov'22 marked the 60th anniversary of Rezang La Day.
 The Battle of Rezang La in 1962 in eastern Ladakh, was India's one of the remarkable military
expeditions.
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 A fierce fight broke when over 5000 Chinese with heavy artillery attacked Charlie Company,
protecting the airfield of Chushul.
 120 soldiers of Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon Regiment kiled over 1000 Chinese soldiers in the
fight.
LPG cylinders will soon have QR code facility

 LPG cylinders will soon have QR code facility which will help regulate the domestic cylinders.
 This was informed by Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
 It will be pasted on existing cylinders and welded on new ones.
 When the QR code is activated it has the potential to resolve several existing issues of tracking
and tracing and better inventory management of gas cylinders.
8th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2022 presented

 Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad presented the 8th FICCI higher education
excellence Awards 2022 in New Delhi on 17 Nov 2022.
 The awards were instituted in 2014 to recognize and felicitate the achievements and excellent
work done by the institutions and individuals, who have set benchmarks of excellence and are
doing inspirational and exemplary work in the higher education space.
4th Edition of Indian Chemicals Council Sustainability Conclave begins

 Chemicals and Petrochemicals Secretary Arun Baroka inaugurated 4th edition of Indian
Chemicals Council, ICC Sustainability Conclave in New Delhi on 17th Nov 2022.
 Theme of the two-day event is ‘boardrooms to Community-ESG, Carbon Neutrality, Operational
Safety, Greener Solutions’.
 The Conclave aims to promote sustainability in the management of the entire life cycle of
chemicals.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Assam Millet Mission

 With a view to expanding and increasing millet cultivation across Assam, CM Himanta Biswa
Sarma has launched Assam Millet Mission.
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 He also inaugurated six Soil Testing and Quality Control Laboratory at Bongaigaon, Morigaon,
Udalguri, Golaghat, Karimganj and Darrang and two knowledge centres at Dhemaji and Titabor
virtually at the same programme.
In a first, six women officers to enter Defence Services Staff College

 In a first, six women officers have been selected for the prestigious Defence Services Staff
College (DSSC).
 It is the only competitive course within the Indian Army that paves the way for appointments to
higher formations in the force.
 Completion of the course enables Army personnel for staff appointments to Lt Col rank and
also gives them an advantage in promotions to the rank of Colonel.
3-day International Tourism Mart begins in Aizawl

 The 3-day long International Tourism Mart (ITM) began in Mizoram on 17 Nov 2022.
 It is the 10th edition of the mart, jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and the state
tourism department.
 It is aimed at highlighting the tourism potential of the North-Eastern region in the domestic and
international markets.
 Also, there will be business-to-business sessions and panel discussions.
Former diplomat Abasara Beuria passes away

 Noted Odiya literateur and former Indian ambassador Abasara Beuria passed away in
November 2022.
 He had served in Indian diplomatic missions in Japan, Russia (formerly USSR), the United States
of America, United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Madagascar.
 He contributed regularly to leading Odia and English dailies besides authoring five books.
GST anti-profiteering complaints to be taken up by CCI from Dec 1

 All GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of
India (CCI) from 1 Dec 2022 as the extended tenure of the National Anti-profiteering Authority
(NAA) ends by the end of Nov 2022.
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 NAA was set up in 2017 to check unfair profiteering activities by registered suppliers.
 Initially, it was set up for two years till 2019 but was later extended till Nov 2021.
Space regulator authorises launch of 1st private rocket Vikram-S

 India's space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
on 16th Nov 2022 authorised the launch of first private sector rocket 'Vikram-S'.
 It is a suborbital space vehicle developed by Skyroot Aerospace & it will be launched from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO on 18th Nov.
 Skyroot was the first startup to sign a MoU with ISRO for launching its rockets.
NCW launches 4th phase of Digital Shakti campaign

 National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma on 16th Nov 2022 launched
the 4th phase of Digital Shakti Campaign.
 The Digital Shakti 4.0 is focused on making women digitally skilled and aware to stand-up
against any illegal/inappropriate activity online.
 Digital Shakti was started by NCW in 2018 to help women across the nation to raise the
awareness level on the digital front.
POSOCO renamed as Grid Controller of India

 'Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO)' has changed its name to 'Grid Controller
of India Ltd'.
 The Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) operates the national load despatch centre
(NLDC) and five regional load despatch centres (RLDCs).
 The Grid-India is also designated as the nodal agency for major reforms in the power sector.
IFSCA executes MoU with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

 The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and RBI have entered into an
MoU.
 It has been signed for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated
entities in their respective jurisdictions.
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 The IFSCA is entrusted with the responsibility of regulation and supervision of authorized banks
and non-banking financial institutions operating in such IFSCs.
RBI imposes monetary penalties on 9 cooperative banks

 The RBI has imposed monetary penalties on 9 cooperative banks on account of various
contraventions or non-compliances of laid down guidelines.
 These banks include Berhampur Cooperative Urban Bank, Kendrapara Urban Co-operative
Bank, Jamshedpur Urban Cooperative Bank, etc.
 The monetary penalties slapped on these banks range from Rs 25,000 to ₹3.1 lakh.
National Press Day: 16 November

 National Press Day is observed on 16th November every year to commemorate a free and
responsible press.
 It was on this day that the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to
ensure that the press maintains high standards and is not fettered by any influence or threats.
 The council is traditionally chaired by a retired Supreme Court Judge and 28 additional
members.
MoS for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates exhibition

 An International travelling exhibition “Vaccines Injecting Hope” was inaugurated by Union
Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal at National Science Centre, NCSM in New
Delhi on 15 Nov'22.
 NCSM and Science Museum Group, London have joined hands to tell the story of the global
effort to develop vaccines at higher speed.
 The exhibition will be on display till 18th June 2023.
Mathematician RL Kashyap passes away

 Mathematician RL Kashyap passed away in November 2022.
 He worked as a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computers for three decades at
Purdue University in America.
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 He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 by the central government for his considerable service
in the field of studying the Vedas.
 He was the founder of Sakshi Sanstha and wrote more than 50 books
Wholesale Price Index inflation in October eases to 8.39 per cent

 Dropping below the double-digit mark for the first time since March 2021, Wholesale Price-
based Inflation (WPI) for October eased to 8.39 per cent in October from 10.70% in September
2022.
 Vegetable prices segment eased to 17.61 per cent in the reported period against 39.66 per cent
in September.
 The fuel and power segment eased to 23.17% in October from 32.61% in preceding month.
41st India International Trade Fair to begin on 14th Nov

 The 41st edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be held at Pragati Maidan in New
Delhi from 14th Nov 2022.
 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair, which will continue
till 27th of Nov.
 In 2022 the theme of the trade fair is 'Vocal For Local, Local to Global.'
 Uttar Pradesh & Kerala are participating as Focus States in the fair.
Children’s Day (Nehru Jayanti): 14th November

 Every year in India Nov 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day to mark the birth anniversary of Pt
Jawaharlal Nehru, the 1st Prime Minister of India (1947 to 1964).
 Nehru, fondly called 'Chacha Nehru', was known for his affection for kids.
 He also established Children's Film Society India in 1955 to create indigenous cinema exclusively
for kids.
 World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20th Nov.
Public Service Broadcasting Day: 12 November

 Public Service Broadcasting Day was observed on 12 November 2022.
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 The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the
studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947.
 The Father of the Nation addressed the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at
Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition.
Ramagundam Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited dedicated to nation

 PM Narendra Modi dedicated Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) to the
nation on 12 November 2022.
 After two decades of the closure of the FCI plant, the revived RFCL has been developed as one
of the major fertilizers plants in the country.
 Besides, he also inaugurated the new railway line, Bhadrachalam Road - Sattupalli, completed
at a cost of about 1000 crore rupees.
Nitin Gadkari announces new projects of Rs1.6 lakh cr in North-East

 Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced new projects of
1.6 lakh crores rupees in North-East.
 These projects include Roads, Ropeways, and major Bridges across the river Brahmaputra and
other water bodies.
 Northeast states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
and Sikkim.
 Guwahati is called the Gateway to the North East.
PM flags off south India’s first Vande Bharat Express train

 PM Modi flagged off two much-awaited trains from Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway
Station in Bengaluru on Nov 11 - south India’s first Vande Bharat Express between Mysuru &
Chennai & Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan train.
 The Vande Bharat Express is part of the 75 such trains expected to be running all across India
by the end of 2023.
 Vande Bharat has a maximum commercial speed of 160 km/h.
Government amends Aadhaar rules
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 The government has amended Aadhaar rules, specifying that supporting documents need to be
updated at least once by Aadhaar holders on completion 10 years from enrolment date.
 The updation would ensure continued accuracy of Aadhaar-related information in the Central
Identities Data Repository.
 More than 133 crore Aadhaar cards have been issued as of June 2022.
Bhupender Yadav launches online portal for ESIC Maternity benefits

 Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on 10th Nov 2022 launched an online portal for ESIC Maternity
benefits claim facilities for insured women in New Delhi.
 The portal was launched at the 102nd birth anniversary of Dattopant Thengadi, a social
reformer and the founder of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS).
 Founded in 1955, BMS is the labour wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Krishify integrates with e-NAM’s Platform of Platforms

 Social networking platform for Indian farmers, Krishify, has integrated with the Platform of
Platforms portal by e-NAM (National Agricultural Market).
 As a service provider, Krishify will provide advisory services to farmers & will cater to the needs
of 14 crore farmers in India.
 e-NAM is an online trading platform for agricultural commodities in India.
 e-NAM Launched: 2016
India’s first national repository for life science data released

 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 10th Nov 2022 launched India’s first national repository for
life science data, the Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC) at Faridabad, Haryana.
 It is mandated to archive all life science data generated from publicly-funded research in India.
 It has a data storage capacity of about 4 petabytes & houses the ‘Brahm’ High-Performance
Computing (HPC) facility.
Govt completes mother tongue survey of 576 languages in India

 Ministry of Home Affairs has successfully completed a mother tongue survey of 576 languages
and dialects across the country.
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 It has been planned to set up a web archive at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to preserve
& analyse the original flavour of each indigenous mother tongue.
 The Linguistic Survey of India is a regular research activity in the country since the 6th Five Year
Plan.
Nirmala Sitharaman approves Sovereign Green Bonds framework

 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the final Sovereign Green Bonds framework
of India.
 Green bonds are financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally
sustainable and climate-suitable projects.
 The Finance Ministry has also constituted a Green Finance Working Committee (GFWC) chaired
by Chief Economic Adviser, Government of India.
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report released

 Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the Dynamic Ground Water
Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022 in New Delhi, on 9 Nov'22.
 As per the 2022 report, the total annual ground water recharge for the entire country is 437.60
billion cubic meters.
 The assessment was carried out jointly by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), States and
UTs.
AIM launches women centric challenges under ANIC program

 Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog on 9 Nov '22 launched the Women centric
challenges under the 2nd edition of Atal New India Challenge (ANIC).
 These challenges address the major issues faced by women from all spheres of life.
 ANIC aims to support technology-based innovations that solve sectoral challenges of national
importance.
 AIM launched: 2016
 NITI Aayog CEO: Parmeswaran Iyer
Justice Rituraj Awasthi appointed as chairperson of Law Commission
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 The Union government has appointed former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Rituraj
Awasthi as the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India.
 The Commission has been reinstated after a gap of four years as the 22nd Law Commission.
 Awasthi served as the Chief Justice of Karnataka HC during October 2021-July 2022.
 He was part of a bench that upheld the hijab ban in Karnataka.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Initiative presented an award

 The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Initiative was awarded the National First Award in the
'City with the Best Public Transport System' category by the Institute of Urban Transport (India).
 The project was presented in New Delhi on 20 Oct 2022.
 The awards are given annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in 12 categories.
ISRO to move operational activities to NSIL, to focus on R&D

 ISRO would move its operational activities to its marketing arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
and focus on research and development in the area of advanced space technologies in the
coming years.
 NSIL was established on 6 March 2019 under the administrative control of Department of Space
and the Company Act 2013.
 It is headquartered in Bengaluru.
New CJI Justice D Y Chandrachud administered oath

 President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to the new Chief Justice of India,
Justice D Y Chandrachud at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9 Nov 2022.
 He will succeed Justice Uday Umesh Lalit who retired on 8th November 2022.
 Justice D Y Chandrachud will be the 50th Chief Justice of India.
 He was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India on the 13th of May 2016.
Supreme Court upholds EWS quota in 3-2 split verdict

 The SCI Bench has by a 3:2 majority upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment
which introduced a 10% reservation for EWS in education and public employment.
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 This was introduced under the 103rd Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019 by amending Articles
15(6) and 16(6).
 It was enacted to promote the welfare of the poor not covered by the 50% reservation policy.
DMRC, BEL sign pact for a control system

 The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed an
agreement.
 It is for the development of an indigenous communication-based train control system.
 The DMRC and BEL have also jointly developed the i-ATS (indigenous Automatic Train
Supervision System) which is currently under implementation stage.
DRDO launches testing and evaluation facility for Indian Navy

Evaluation (SPACE) facility at Kochi, in November 2022.
Indian navy onboard various platforms.
 It has a specially designed submersible platform, which can be lowered up to depths of 100
meters.
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2021 presented

 President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year
2021 to the Nursing professionals on November 7, 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
 The awards were instituted in the year 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as a
mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing
professionals to the society.
Guru Nanak Jayanti: 8 November 2022

 Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, Prakash Parv is being celebrated on 8 November
2022.
 It is one of the most important days of Sikhism and marks the birth anniversary of the first of the
ten Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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 It is observed annually on the full moon date of the Kartik month or Kartik Purnima.
Late CDS Gen Rawat to be awarded with Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman

 Uttrakhand govt has announced to felicitate NSA Ajit Doval, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, and three
more with Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman.
 The awardees will be felicitated with the Samman on 9 Nov'22.
 Apart from Ajit Doval, former Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, the late poet and author
Girish Chandra Tiwari and late journalist Viren Dangwal will also be awarded posthumously.
Anthropological Survey of India builds tribal hut replicas

 Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several tribal communities at its
different regional centres.
 This is a first-of-its-kind bid to showcase the heritage of tribal communities, especially those of
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
 The huts are not only authentic in design but also contains artefacts which the tribals use.
New species of honey bee spotted after 200 years in Western Ghats
 Researchers from Kerala have discovered a new species of honey bee that is endemic to the
Western Ghats.
 The species, discovered after a gap of over 200 years, has been named Apis karinjodian, with
the common name, ‘Indian black honey bee’.
 The honey bee last discovered from India was Apis indica which was identified in 1798 by
Fabricius.
CAQM revokes Stage - 4 of GRAP in entire NCR with immediate effect

 The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked the Stage - 4 of the Graded Response
Action Plan in entire National Capital Region with immediate effect.
 The decision was taken during a review meeting on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
 With the removal of GRAP - 4, plying of non-BS -6 diesel-run light motor vehicles and entry of
trucks into the national capital will be permitted.
Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to be chief guest at 17th PBD
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 Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas (PBD) Convention.
 It will be held from 8 to 10 Jan 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
 Zaneta Mascarenhas, MP Australia, will be the guest of honour at the Youth PBD which will be
held on 8 Jan 2023.
 Theme of the 17th PBD: - 'Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal'.
Education Ministry to celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on Nov 15

 Education Ministry will celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on 15th Nov in schools & higher
educational institutions across the country.
 In 2021, Union govt had declared 15th Nov as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' dedicated to the memory
of brave tribal freedom fighters.
 15th Nov is also the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a freedom fighter, social reformer &
revered tribal leader of the country.
Centre constitutes a panel for Higher Educational Institutions

 Union Govt has constituted a committee for strengthening the assessment and accreditation of
Higher Educational Institutions.
 The committee will also prepare a roadmap for the National Accreditation Council envisioned in
the National Education Policy, 2020.
 It will be headed by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur.
 Union Education Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan
Giriraj Singh unveils Panchayti Raj's rural development agenda booklet

 Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh unveiled the booklet
‘Agenda for Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Rural Development" on 4th Nov 2022.
 Through this booklet, information about all the schemes such as MGNREGA, Deen Dayal
Antyodaya Yojna etc. will be available to the general public.
 It will be made available at each Gram Panchayat in the country.
UIDAI launches new chatbot ‘Aadhaar Mitra’
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 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 4th Nov 2022 launched the new AI/ML
based chatbot, ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ for better resident experience.
 It has enhanced features like check Aadhaar enrollment/update status & information on
enrollment centre location.
 Also, UIDAI has been again placed at the top amongst all govt depts for resolving public
grievances for Oct 2022.
Indian Army approves five Make II Projects

 Indian Army has now approved Project Sanction Orders (PSOs) of five Make II projects.
 Make II projects are essentially Industry funded projects involving design, development and
innovative solutions by Indian vendors for development of prototypes.
 An assurance of order is given after successful prototype development.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurates sixth edition of Ganga Utsav

 Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & DoNER, G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the sixth edition of
Ganga Utsav 2022 in New Delhi on 4 Nov'22.
 The Ganga Utsav, is being developed as a model for River Festivals with the aim to connect
people to the rivers.
 One of its main objectives is to celebrate rivers and spread awareness on the significance of
river rejuvenation across river basins in India.
Adani New Industries installs India's largest wind turbine in Gujarat
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 Adani New Industries Ltd on 3rd Nov 2022 announced the installation of country's largest Wind
Turbine Generator (WTG) in Mundra, Gujarat.
 Standing 200 metres tall, the wind turbine is taller than the world's tallest statue, the Statue of
Unity (182 metres).
 It is the first machine which has been built with technology from W2E (Wind to Energy) of
Germany.
Niva Bupa and IDFC First Bank partner for bancassurance

 Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (formerly known as Max Bupa Health Insurance
Company), has announced its corporate agency partnership with IDFC First Bank.
 It will provide health insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.
 A bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurance company, through which
the insurer can sell its products to the bank's customers.
Education ministry releases report on Performance Grading Index

 The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2020-21.
 It is an evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education system across states and
Union Territories.
 The prime objective of PGI is to promote evidence-based policymaking and highlight course
correction to ensure quality education for all.
Sanjeev Chopra appointed as Secretary, DFPD

 Sanjeev Chopra has assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution.
 He has also served as Secretary to Government in Departments such as Industries, General
administration, Agriculture and Home.
 He was awarded by the Govt with the National e-Governance Award for Excellence in
Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation in the Year 2020 and 2021.
PM Modi inaugurates over 3024 newly constructed flats

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 3,024 newly constructed flats for the Economically
Weaker Sections in Delhi as part of an in-situ slum rehabilitation project, in November 2022.
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 The in-situ slum rehabilitation in 376 Jhuggi-Jhopri clusters is being undertaken by the Delhi
Development Authority (DDA) in line with the Prime Minister's vision to provide housing for all.
15th edition of Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo to open

 In Kerala, the 15th edition of the Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo will open in Kochi on 4
November 2022.
 Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Kerala Chief Minister
Pinarayi Vijayan will jointly inaugurate the three-day conference.
 The meet will focus on the theme, 'Azadi @ 75 -- Sustainable Aatmanirbhar Urban Mobility'.
Citizen Engagement and Communication Programe launched in Meghalaya

 In Meghalaya, the “Citizen Engagement and Communication Programme” was launched by
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on 2 November 2022 at Tura, West Garo Hills district.
 The programme will aim to create much-needed awareness amongst the masses so that people
will have the right information to avail benefits of the schemes being launched by the
Government.
IPPB conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp in J&K

 India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) conducted India’s 1st Floating Financial Literacy Camp in
Srinagar, J&K on 2nd Nov 2022.
 It was conducted with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote Financial Literacy among
women.
 IPPB, in collaboration with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, launched this
initiative to promote Financial Literacy “By the women, for the women” concept.
MoU signed between Rural Development Ministry and Patanjali

 The Union Rural Development Ministry on 2nd Nov 2022 signed an MoU with Patanjali Ayurved
for marketing of products made by women self help groups.
 Under the MoU, selected products made by Women Self Help Groups will be sold through
Patanjali Stores.
 As per the agreement, the ministry has also recognised Patanjali as National Resource
Organization for its National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
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Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 'India Chem-2022'

 Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on 2nd Nov inaugurated the
12th Biennial International Exhibition and Conference 'India Chem 2022' in New Delhi.
 The theme of the Conference is “Vision 2030: Chemicals & Petrochemicals Build India”.
 India Chem 2022 is being organised to showcase the government's policy for sustainable growth
in the Petroleum & Chemical sectors.
Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurates the Shilp Samagam-2022

 Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar on 2nd Nov 2022 inaugurated the 'SHILP SAMAGAM-2022' in
New Delhi.
 Beneficiaries of top corporations have been invited to showcase and sell their handicraft
products at the samagam.
 During the 15 days Shilp Samagam-2022 (1st -15th November) marketing exhibition, the products
from the 19 different states and Union Territories are available on display and sale.
Kerala revokes decision to enhance retirement age of PSU employees

 The Kerala government has announced rolling back its decision to enhance the retirement age
of employees of all state PSUs to 60 years.
 The order was issued based on the recommendations of an expert committee, which conducted
a comprehensive study on the formulation of a common framework for pay/ wage structure of
PSUs in the state.
PM Modi inaugurates Global Investors Meet ‘Invest Karnataka 2022’

 PM Modi addressed the inaugural function of Invest Karnataka, the Global Investors Meet, on 2
November 2022.
 The three-day programme is being held from 2 to 4 November in Bengaluru, would witness more
than 80 speaker sessions.
 The country sessions would each be hosted by the partner countries - France, Germany,
Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, and Australia.
GST collection in October crosses Rs. 1.50 lakh crore
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 The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022 was at 1,51,718 crore rupees,
which is the second-highest monthly collection till date.
 It is for the second time the gross GST collection has crossed Rs. 1.50 lakh crore mark in 2022,
next only to the collection in April 2022.
 CGST collection was at 26,039 crore rupees, SGST at 33,396 crore rupees whereas the IGST at
₹81,778 cr.
Zojila Day commemorated at Zojila War Memorial

 Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Drass on November 1, 2022 .
 It was commemorated to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in
1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.
 This battle was also historic for the reason that tanks were used for the first time at such
heights.
Ministry of Textiles clears 20 strategic research projects

 Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects worth around 74 crore rupees in
various areas under National Technical Textiles Mission.
 Of them, five projects are related to Speciality Fibres, six are of Agro-textiles and two are of
Smart Textiles, protective gear and apparel and geotextiles.
 These were approved under the chairmanship of Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
Puducherry celebrated its Liberation Day on 1 November 2022

 The Union Territory of Puducherry celebrated its Liberation Day on 1 Nov 2022.
 It was on 1st November 1954 the union territory was liberated from French colonialism following
a referendum in which all elected members from Puducherry voted against the French and
preferred to join India.
 Later the Indian government effected the de-jure transferring the territory to its union on 16 Aug
1962.
Ladakh Police celebrates its 3rd Raising Day

 Ladakh Police celebrated its 3rd Raising Day on 1 Nov 2022 in Leh.
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 Ladakh Police, the youngest police force in India, was formed in 2020 after the formation of UT
Ladakh.
 Gallantry awards were presented to the family members of Sub Inspectors Stanzin Nurbu,
Stanzin Otsal.
 Julley Mobile App, aimed to facilitate the tourists with several features to help the visitors, was
also launched.
UGC proposes 'Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas' to be celebrated on Dec 11

 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to
observe ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas’ on Dec 11 every year.
 In a notice, the UGC said that the day will be observed to create “language harmony” and
develop a conducive environment for learning Indian languages.
 Dec 11 is also the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati, a pioneer of modern Tamil
poetry.
PM Modi declares Rajasthan's Mangarh Dham national monument

 PM Narendra Modi on 1st Nov 2022 declared Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan a national
monument.
 The dham, a memorial for around 1,500 tribals massacred by the British army in 1913, is located
in the Banswara district on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, a region with a large tribal
population.
 The gathering of tribals in 1913 in Mangarh against the British was led by social reformer Govind
Guru.
Vigilance Awareness Week: 31 October to 6 November

 The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes vigilance awareness week every year during
the week in which October 31 — birth anniversary of India’s first home minister Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel — falls.
 In 2022, it is being observed from Oct 31 to Nov 6.
 2022 Theme: "Corruption free India for a developed nation".
 It is observed with the aim of promoting probity in public life.
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RBI imposes fines on several financial entities, including LIC

 RBI has imposed heavy penalties on several financial entities for violation of various norms.
 The penalties went as high as Rs. 1.76 crores for Vakrangee Ltd, which was fined for non-
compliance with some provisions related to White Label ATM (WLA) directions.
 It has imposed a Rs 30 lakh penalty on The Jammu and Kashmir State Co-operative Bank Ltd;
Rs 5 lakh each on LIC Housing Finance.
Jamshed J Irani, 'steel man of India’, passes away

 Jamshed J Irani, known as the steel man of India, died in Jamshedpur in Oct'22.
 He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Govt in 2008 as
acknowledgement to his services in the area of metallurgy.
 He led Tata Steel from the forefront during India’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990’s
and contributed to the growth and development of the steel industry in India.
RBI launches pilot project of Digital Rupee in wholesale segment

 The Reserve Bank of India launched the pilot project of Digital Rupee in the wholesale segment
on 1 November 2022.
 Digital Rupee will be used for settlement of secondary market transactions in government
securities.
 SBI, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes
Bank, IDFC First Bank and HSBC have been identified for participation in the pilot.
PM Modi to dedicate, lay foundation stone of projects in Gujarat

 PM Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth around 860 cr rupees at
Jambughoda,Panchmahal district of Gujarat on 1 Nov'22.
 He inaugurated the new green administrative block of the Shri Gobind Guru University (GGU)
built at the cost of Rs 52.61 cr in Jambughoda.
 He also inaugurated memorials of tribal freedom fighters, Raja Roop Singh Nayak and Saint
Joria Parameshwar.
4th Foundation Day of UT Ladakh: 31st October 2022
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 Ladakh's Foundation Day was observed on 31 October 2022 both at the district headquarters in
Leh and Kargil of UT Ladakh.
 Ladakh was established as a union territory of India on 31 October 2019, following the passage
of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.
 Prior to that, it was part of the Jammu and Kashmir state.
 It is the largest and the 2nd least populous union territory of India.
Kerala celebrates 66th formation day as 'Kerala Pirayi day'

 Kerala celebrated its 66th formation day on 1 Nov'22, which is also known as 'Kerala Pirayi day'.
 It was formed on 1st November 1956, amalgamating Malabar, Cochin and Thiruvithancoor.
 The President's Trophy Boat Race is part of the day's celebrations.
 For 2022, a human chain was formed in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the end of the first phase
of the State government’s ‘No to drugs’ campaign.
India Water Week to be celebrated from 1st - 5th November 2022

 In an effort to raise awareness, conserve and use water resources in an integrated manner,
Union Ministry of Water Resources will organize the 7th edition of India Water Week from 1st to
5th Nov 2022.
 The theme of 7th edition is “Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity”.
 The event will be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on 1st Nov 2022 in
Greater Noida, UP.
Govt approves 42 proposals for telecom products under PLI scheme

 Union Govt on 31st Oct 2022 granted approval to 42 companies including Nokia & Samsung,
under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products.
 Union Budget 2022-23 had announced a design-led PLI scheme for telecom and networking
products.
 Telecom equipment makers who use 50% of Made in India components in their products will be
eligible for the incentive.
RBI to launch pilot project of Digital Rupee in wholesale segment
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 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will launch the pilot project of Digital Rupee in the wholesale
segment (e₹-W) on 1st Nov 2022.
 Digital Rupee will be used for settlement of secondary market transactions in govt securities.
 9 banks have been identified for participation in this pilot project.
 The RBI on 31st Oct also released a Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for
India.
IT Dept launches HARIT Aaykar initiative to create micro forests

 The Income Tax Department launched the HARIT Aaykar initiative on the occasion of National
Unity Day (31st Oct) to increase greenery and create micro forests.
 HARIT is the abbreviation of Hariyali Achievement Resolution by Income Tax.
 Under this initiative, the Dept resolves to increase the green cover by planting trees & creating
micro-forests in and around Income Tax Dept's buildings.
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Appointments Current Affairs | November 2022

Preeti Sudan takes oath of office and secrecy as UPSC Member
 Former Health Secretary Preeti Sudan took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC) Member in New Delhi, in Nov'22.
 Mrs. Sudan is a 1983 batch Andhra Pradesh cadre retired Indian Administrative Service officer.
 She also served as the Department of Food and Public Distribution Secretary as well as in
Women and Child Development and in the Defence Ministry.
Janhvi Kapoor signed as brand ambassador of Marico’s Saffola Fittify

 Consumer products company Marico Limited’s brand Saffola Fittify has signed actor Janhvi
Kapoor as the new face of the brand for its peanut butters and gummies range.
 The company has also launched a digital campaign ‘Health ko rakho fit fit fittify’ campaign.
 The campaign film will have the actor as part of the campaign.
 She will demonstrate how peanut butter has high fibre in it.
Vinay Mohan Kwatra term as Foreign Secy extended up to 30 April'24

 Government has extended the term of Vinay Mohan Kwatra as Foreign Secretary.
 The IFS officer's term has been extended beyond the date of his superannuation on 31st
December 2022 up to 30th April 2024 or until further orders.
 Mr Kwatra, a 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, took charge in May 2022 as the
34th Foreign Secretary of India, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
PT Usha set to become first woman President of IOA

 PT Usha is set to become the first woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
 She is a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and a fourth-place finisher at the 1984 Olympics
400m hurdles final.
 She will also become the first Olympian and first international medallist to head the IOA in its
95-year-old history.
 Ajay Patel will be the Senior Vice-President.
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Union government appoints Dr. Deepa Malik as Nikshay Mitra ambassador

 Union Health Ministry appointed the President of the Paralympic Committee of India Dr. Deepa
Malik as Nikshay Mitra ambassador on November 26, 2022.
 It is an initiative under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
 As a Nikshay Mitra ambassador along with physical treatments, Dr Malik. will concentrate on
the mental growth of the patients as well.
Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as tenth Malaysian Prime Minister

 Malaysia's veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as the country's new
prime minister on 24 November 2022.
 The new leader was appointed by King Sultan Abdullah.
 Anwar, was Deputy to former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in the 1990s.
 Malaysia Capital: Kuala Lumpur
 Currency: Malaysian ringgit
IIT Guwahati Director T G Sitharam appointed as new AICTE Chairman

 IIT Guwahati Director T G Sitharam has been appointed Chairman of the All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE).
 Sitharam will take over from Jagadesh Kumar, who was holding interim charge of the AICTE
Chairman.
 Before he joined as Director of IIT Guwahati, he was a professor in the department of civil
engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
LG Asim Munir appointed as new Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan

 In Pakistan, Lieutenant General Asim Munir was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff in
November 2022.
 He will take over from outgoing General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who will retire after a six-year
term.
 Lt. Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza will be appointed as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Romal Shetty nominated as CEO-designate of Deloitte India

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 Senior consultant Romal Shetty has been nominated CEO-designate of Deloitte India.
 On April 1, 2023, Shetty will take over the corner office from incumbent N Venkatram.
 Deloitte is an international professional services network headquartered in London, England.
 It was founded in 1845.
 Deloitte India was founded in 1995 and in headquartered in Mumbai.
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba elected for consecutive 7th time

 In Nepal, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been elected for the consecutive 7th time
from the home district of Dhankuta.
 Deuba has previously served four terms as the prime minister (1995–1997, 2001–2002, 2004–
2005, and 2017–2018)
 It was the second general election since the promulgation of the constitution in 2015.
UrbanGabru announces Suryakumar Yadav as its new brand ambassador

 Men's grooming brand UrbanGabru announced cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as its new brand
ambassador on 22 November 2022.
 Suryakumar joins the brand to endorse UrbanGabru's grooming range.
 Suryakumar Yadav is currently ranked first in men's T20 International batting.
Vinit Kumar takes over the charge of CEO, KVIC at Mumbai

 Vinit Kumar has taken over the charge of CEO of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVlC),
Mumbai.
 KVIC comes under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
 He had served as the Chairman of Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port, Kolkata earlier.
 He had also served as Chief Electrical Engineer in Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd.
Tokayev wins Kazakhstan presidential election

 Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a second term elections, winning 81.31%
of the vote.
 He came to power in 2019.
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 Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic.

 Capital: Astana
 Currency: Kazakhstani tenge
 Prime Minister: Alikhan Smailov
Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta elected as a Member of CIPM

 Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta was Elected as a Member of the International Committee for Weight
and Measures (CIPM) on 21 Nov'22.
 Prof. Gopal was declared an elected Member of CIPM during the 27th General Conference on
Weights and Measures (CGPM) meeting in Paris, France.
 Prof. Achanta is among 18 elected members from different countries and the 7th personality in
Indian history elected to CIPM.
Retired IAS officer Arun Goel takes charge as Election Commissioner

 Retired Punjab cadre IAS officer Arun Goel has assumed the office of Election Commissioner
(EC).
 Goel was Secretary, Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, till he took voluntary retirement on
November 18, 2022.
 The post of Election Commissioner had been vacant since May 2022 when Kumar was elevated
from the post of Election Commissioner to CEC upon the retirement of Sushil Chandra.
Dr C V Ananda Bose appointed as Governor of West Bengal

 Dr CV Ananda Bose, a former civil servant, has been appointed as the new governor of West
Bengal.
 Manipur Governor La Ganesan had been holding the additional charge of West Bengal since
July 2022 after the former Governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar, became India's Vice President.
 Bose has held the rank of Secretary to Government of India, Chief Secretary, and University
Vice-Chancellor.
Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed as the Ambassador of India to Comoros
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 IFS officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Union of the Comoros.
 Wilsonbabu is presently working as the Indian ambassador to Madagascar.
 Former VP Venkaiah Naidu visited Comoros in 2019 & It was the first state visit by an Indian
political dignitary to the Union.
 The Comoros is an independent country made up of 3 islands in southeastern Africa.
Arun Kumar Singh to be next head of ONGC

 BPCL's former chairman Arun Kumar Singh will be the new chairman of India's top oil and gas
producer ONGC.
 This will be the first time that a person aged over 60 will be heading a top PSU board-level
position.
 He retired from BPCL after attaining the superannuation age in Oct 2022 and was already
selected to head the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
 ONGC Founded: 1956
Suraj Bhan appointed as chairman of National Pension System Trust

 Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) has appointed Suraj Bhan as the
chairman of the National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust).
 The trust is responsible for managing funds under the National Pension System (NPS).
 NPS started with the decision of the Government of India to stop defined benefit pensions for all
its employees who joined after 1 April 2004.
Meta India appoints Sandhya Devanathan as country head

 Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as its new top executive for the country.
 She will transition to her new role as country head of Meta India from 1 January 2023.
 Devanathan currently serves as vice-president of gaming for Meta’s Asia-Pacific (APAC)
division.
 She will replace Ajit Mohan.
 Meta Platforms, Inc., is an American conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California.
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Centre extends tenure of DCGI Dr V G Somani by another three months

 The government has extended the term of Dr VG Somani, the Drug Controller General of India
(DCGI) by 3 more months.
 He was earlier given an extension in Aug 2022.
 Dr Somani was appointed as the DCGI for a term of three years on August 14, 2019.
 The DCGI heads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which is
responsible for ensuring quality drugs supply across the country.
Arvind Virmani appointed as full-time member of NITI Aayog

 Former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Virmani has been appointed as a full-time member of
NITI Aayog.
 Mr Virmani served as the chief economic adviser in the finance ministry (2007-2009).
 He is also the founder-chairman of the non-profit public policy organisation Foundation for
Economic Growth and Welfare.
 NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) CEO: Parameswaran Iyer
IIM Ahmedabad appoints Pankaj Patel as new Chairperson

 IIM Ahmedabad has announced the appointment of Pankaj R. Patel as the new Chairperson of
its Board of Governors, effective November 16, 2022.
 Pankaj R. Patel succeeds Kumar Mangalam Birla, who completed his four years term on 15 Nov.
 Patel, who will become the fourteenth Chairperson of the institute, has been a member of the
IIMA Board of Governors for eight years.
Govt nominates Vivek Joshi as Director in RBI's central board

 The Union Govt has appointed Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi as a director on the
central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
 The board is primarily responsible for the oversight of the central bank.
 The board has 15 seats, of which five are official directors and 10 are non-official directors.
 RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is the chief executive of the board.
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Mary, PV Sindhu, Mirabai and Gagan elected in IOA Commission

 MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Gagan Narang are among 10 eminent
sportspersons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes
Commission.
 Shiva Keshavan, table tennis player Sharath Kamal, women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal,
fencer Bhavani Devi, rower Bajrang Lal and former shot putter Om Prakash Singh Karhana are
the other six members of the elected panel.
Gaurav Dwivedi appointed as Prasar Bharati CEO

 Senior IAS Officer Gaurav Dwivedi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Prasar Bharati.
 He is currently posted as chief executive officer, MyGov & is responsible for managing the Indian
government’s citizen engagement platform.
 He is also a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Administration.
 Prasar Bharati Founded: 1997
Jay Shah to head finance and commercial affairs committee of ICC

 BCCI secretary Jay Shah will be the Indian representative on the decision-making ICC board
and head the Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee of the global cricket body.
 The F&CA committee is the most important of all the subsidiary committees of the ICC and for
some years, BCCI representatives weren't a part of it till former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly
became its member.
Slovenia elects first female President, Natasa Pirc Musar

 In Slovenia, Natasa Pirc Musar has been elected as the country’s first female President.
 She won almost 54 per cent of the vote, ahead of Anze Logar who got just over 46 per cent
vote.
 Natasa Pirc Musar is a journalist and lawyer.
 She was hired as a lawyer to protect the interests of Donald Trump's wife, during her Trump's
presidency.
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Greg Barclay unanimously re-elected as ICC Chairman for two-year term

 The ICC board has unanimously re-elected Greg Barclay as the Independent Chair of the
International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term.
 Barclay was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020.
 He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men's
Cricket World Cup 2015.
Neeraj Chopra signed up as ‘Friendship Ambassador’ of Switzerland

 Switzerland Tourism has appointed Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra as its ‘Friendship
Ambassador’ to showcase and promote locations in the country to Indian travellers.
 Chopra had also donated his gold-winning javelin to The Olympic Museum in Lausanne,
Switzerland, in September 2022.
 Mary Kom’s gloves as well as Dhyan Chand’s hockey are a part of the exhibits at the museum.
Navi Technologies signs MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

 Navi Technologies Ltd has appointed MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador.
 The firm sells financial products like personal loans, home loans, and general insurance etc.
 According to Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2021, among sports celebrities, Dhoni
entered the top five club in 2022 and saw a big spike in his brand value to reach $61.2 million.
Five Indian-American lawmakers elected to US House of Representatives

 In the United States midterm elections, a record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling
Democrat Party have been elected to the US House of Representatives.
 Indian-American entrepreneur Shri Thanedar created a record as he become the first Indian-
American to win the Congressional elections from Michigan defeating Republican candidate
Martell Bivings.
Justice Rituraj Awasthi appointed as chairperson of Law Commission

 The Union government has appointed former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Rituraj
Awasthi as the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India.
 The Commission has been reinstated after a gap of four years as the 22nd Law Commission.
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 Awasthi served as the Chief Justice of Karnataka HC during October 2021-July 2022.
 He was part of a bench that upheld the hijab ban in Karnataka.
New CJI Justice D Y Chandrachud administered oath

 President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to the new Chief Justice of India,
Justice D Y Chandrachud at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9 Nov 2022.
 He will succeed Justice Uday Umesh Lalit who retired on 8th November 2022.
 Justice D Y Chandrachud will be the 50th Chief Justice of India.
 He was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India on the 13th of May 2016.
Kishor K Basa named as Chairman Of National Monuments Authority

 Professor Kishor Kumar Basa has been appointed as the chairman of the National Monument
Authority (NMA).
 He is the vice chancellor of the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists
(INCAA).
 National Monuments Authority (NMA) is set up as per provisions of The Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and Remains AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010.
Gopal Vittal appointed deputy chair of GSMA

 GSMA, a global organization covering mobile ecosystem across countries, has elected Gopal
Vittal as deputy chair of the association's board of directors.
 He has been appointed for a two-year term, beginning 1 January 2023 through 31 December
2024.
 He is the chief executive of Bharti Airtel Group.
 José María Álvarez-Pallete López CEO of Telefónica Group, will continue to be the Chair.
RIL appoints KV Kamath as independent director for 5 yrs

 Reliance Industries (RIL) on 4th Nov 2022 appointed K V Kamath as Independent Director of the
company for a period of 5 years.
 Kamath has also been appointed as non-executive Chairman for Reliance Strategic Investment
Limited (RSIL).
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 RSIL will be renamed as Jio Financial Services Ltd.

 Kamath is currently the Chairman of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and
Development (NaBFID)
FICCI names Subhrakant Panda as next president

 The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 2nd Nov 2022 named
Subhrakant Panda as its next president.
 Panda, the managing director of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), is currently serving as
the senior vice president of FICCI.
 Panda will succeed Sanjiv Mehta as president of FICCI at the conclusion of its 95th AGM to be
held in Dec 2022.
 FICCI Founded: 1927
Sanjeev Chopra appointed as Secretary, DFPD

 Sanjeev Chopra has assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution.
 He has also served as Secretary to Government in Departments such as Industries, General
administration, Agriculture and Home.
 He was awarded by the Govt with the National e-Governance Award for Excellence in
Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation in the Year 2020 and 2021.
Giridhar Aramane takes charge as Defence Secretary

 Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as the
Defence Secretary on 1st Nov 2022.
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 He was earlier Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.

 The Defence Secretary is the administrative head of the Ministry of Defence.
 Also, Amrit Lal Meena, a 1989-Bihar Cadre IAS officer, took over the charge of Secretary in Coal
Ministry on 1st Nov.
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Obituaries Current Affairs | November 2022

Veteran Bollywood actor Vikram Gokhale passes away at 77
 Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale passed away on November 26, 2022.
 He was 77 and was seen in many popular Bollywood movies like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,
Mission Mangal, Aiyaary, Bhool Bhulaiya and others.
 He won the National Film Award for Best Actor category for his Marathi film "Anumati" and was
also conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2011 for his Acting in Theatre.
Former Indian football captain Babu Mani passes away at 59

 Former Indian football captain Babu Mani passes away on 20 Nov 2022.
 Babu Mani was an integral part of the Indian football team in the 1980s.
 He represented India in 55 international matches and was a part of the first Indian team that
qualified for the AFC Asian Cup in 1984.
 Mani was also a member of the Indian team which won gold at the 1985 and 1987 editions of
the South Asian Games.
Rasna founder Areez Pirojshaw Khambatta passes away at 85

 Rasna founder and Chairman Areez Pirojshaw Khambatta, who had contributed immensely to
the Indian industry and business, passed away on 20 November 2022.
 He was also the former Chairman of WAPIZ (World Alliance of Parsi Irani Zarthostis) and past
President of Ahmedabad Parsi Panchayat.
 He was also the Vice President of the Federation of Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India.
Veteran Punjabi actress Daljeet Kaur Khangura passes away

 Veteran Punjabi actress Daljeet Kaur, known for her appearances in films like Putt Jattan De,
Sarpanch, and more, passed away on November 17, 2022.
 Daljeet was one of the most popular actors in the Punjabi film industry through the 1970s and
1980s.
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 She is known for films like Daaj, Giddha, Putt Jattan De, Roop Shaqinan Da, Ishaq Nimana,
Laajo, and Anakh Jattan Dee among many others.
Indian basketball icon Abbas Moontasir passes away

 Gulam Abbas Moontasir, former India basketball captain and Arjuna awardee, passed away in
Nov 2022 at the age of 80.
 He was the captain of the Indian team at the Asian Basketball Championships in 1969 and 1975.
 He was also the first basketball player from the country to get the Arjuna Award in 1970.
 Post retirement, he did appear in a few movies, two with Amitabh Bachchan.
Former diplomat Abasara Beuria passes away

 Noted Odiya literateur and former Indian ambassador Abasara Beuria passed away in
November 2022.
 He had served in Indian diplomatic missions in Japan, Russia (formerly USSR), the United States
of America, United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Madagascar.
 He contributed regularly to leading Odia and English dailies besides authoring five books.
Kevin Conroy passes away

 Kevin Conroy, the legendary voice actor behind Batman and Bruce Wayne in Batman: The
Animated Series, the Batman Arkham trilogy of games, and numerous other projects, passed
away in November 2022.
 He most recently voiced Batman in the Warner Bros. fighting game, MultiVersus.
 In video games, he lent his voice to the Dark Knight in several Batman titles, including the
Injustice series.
Veteran Telugu actor Ghattamaneni Krishna passes away

 Veteran Tollywood actor and former Congress parliamentarian Ghattamaneni Krishna passed
away in November 2022.
 He made his debut in the Telugu films in 1961 with “Tene Mansulu” but shot into fame with
“Gudhachari 116”.
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 Krishna’s film “Alluri Seetharama Raju,” a biopic on revolutionary freedom fighter from Andhra,
brought him national recognition.
Mathematician RL Kashyap passes away

 Mathematician RL Kashyap passed away in November 2022.
 He worked as a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computers for three decades at
Purdue University in America.
 He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 by the central government for his considerable service
in the field of studying the Vedas.
 He was the founder of Sakshi Sanstha and wrote more than 50 books
Mahendra Kumar Sharma, pioneer of Indian women’s cricket, passes away

 Mahendra Kumar Sharma, who played a pioneering role in the development of women’s cricket
in India in the 1970s, passed away in Nov 2022.
 He was a founding secretary of the Women's Cricket Association of India for the first five years
and was in charge of India's hosting of their first-ever Women's World Cup in 1978.
 He was also instrumental in organizing the women's first-ever Test in 1976.
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Person in News Current Affairs | November 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United
 Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect.
 Cristiano Ronaldo captains the Portugal national team.
 Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a
European player.
 He has won 32 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions
Leagues, and the UEFA European Championship.
Sebastian Vettel retires from Formula One racing

 Sebastian Vettel has retired from Formula One racing
 In the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 20, 2022 Sebastian Vettel finished in the 10th place,
the last one of his career.
 Sebastian Vettel won four Formula One World Championships between 2010 and 2013 while
competing for Red Bull.
 Vettel received a guard of honour from his fellow competitors before the race.
Paddler Sharath Kamal becomes first Indian player elected to ITTF

 Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has become the first player from India to get
elected in the Athletes’ Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
 8 athletes have been elected from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe & Oceania & will serve in
the Commission for 4 years from 2022 to 2026.
 Sharath has also been selected for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022.
WhatsApp India Head Abhijit Bose steps down

 Abhijit Bose, WhatsApp’s head of India, and Rajiv Aggarwal, Director Public Policy, Meta India,
 Shivnath Thukral, Director of WhatsApp Public Policy in India, has now been made Director,
Public Policy for all Meta brands in India.
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 Earlier in November 2022, Ajit Mohan, the head of Meta in India, had also stepped down from
his role.
Virat Kohli becomes the first to score 4000 T20I runs

 Virat Kohli became the first batter to cross the 4000 T20I run mark.
 He scored 50 off 40 deliveries in the second semifinal of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
 He was also the first to breach the 3000 run mark in the shortest format for India.
 Lara had scored 940 runs off 15 innings at the venue while Kohli crossed the 950 run mark in his
15th outing.
 He also leaped past Brian Lara.
Aruna Miller: 1st Indian American to be elected as LG of Maryland

 Aruna Miller on 8th Nov 2022 scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American politician
to win the race of Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the state of Maryland, US.
 She will also be the first South Asian woman to serve at such an important position.
 Miller is a former executive director of Indian American Impact project.
 The LG is the state’s highest official following the Governor.
Lebanon President leaves at end of term with no replacement

 Lebanon President Michel Aoun has left the Presidential Palace marking the end of his six-year
term without a replacement.
 He served as the President from 31 October 2016 until 30 October 2022.
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 As Aoun’s term ended, the country is being run by a caretaker government after Prime Minister-
designate Najib Mikati failed to form a new Cabinet following May 15 parliamentary elections.
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Science and Technology Current Affairs | November 2022

ISRO unveiles first privately designed and operated rocket launchpad
 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) unveiled the first privately designed and
operated rocket launchpad and mission control centre in India on 28 November 2022.
 The facility was unveiled by S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary Department of
Space (DoS).
 It is designed and will be fully operated by homegrown space startup Agnikul Cosmos.
ISRO conducts successful launch of RH200 sounding rocket

 RH200, the versatile sounding rocket of ISRO, has registered its 200th consecutive successful
launch from the shores of Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
 It was conducted by ISRO.
 The Rohini Sounding Rocket (RSR) series have been the forerunners for ISRO's heavier and more
complex launch vehicles, with a continued usage for atmospheric and meteorological studies.
PSLV to launch Pixxel's hyperspectral imaging satellite

 Spacetech startup Pixxel is set to launch its third hyperspectral satellite - Anand - onboard
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Sriharikota spaceport on 26 Nov'22.
 Anand is a hyperspectral microsatellite weighing less than 15 kg but having more than 150
wavelengths.
 Pixxel became the first Indian company ever to launch a commercial satellite - Shakuntala - in
April 2022.
ISRO successfully launches first ever private Rocket from Sriharikota

 India's first ever private Vikram Suborbital rocket was launched on 18 Nov'22 from the Satish
Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
 The rocket reached an altitude of 81.5 km with three payloads weighing a total of 83 kilogram.
 Praram, the mission of the rocket has the payloads from Space Kidz India, Bazoomq Armenia
and N-Space Tech India and are equipped with sensors.
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Space regulator authorises launch of 1st private rocket Vikram-S

 India's space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
on 16th Nov 2022 authorised the launch of first private sector rocket 'Vikram-S'.
 It is a suborbital space vehicle developed by Skyroot Aerospace & it will be launched from
Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO on 18th Nov.
 Skyroot was the first startup to sign a MoU with ISRO for launching its rockets.
NASA's Artemis rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

 NASA's next-generation moon rocket Artemis blasted off from Florida on 16 Nov'22 on its debut
flight.
 The 32-story Space Launch System (SLS) rocket surged off the launch pad from Kennedy Space
Center, to send its Orion capsule on a three-week test journey around the moon and back
without astronauts aboard.
 The rocket marks the first flight of the SLS rocket and the Orion capsule together.
ISRO to conduct first runway landing experiment of RLV

 The first runway landing experiment (RLV-LEX) of the Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology
Demonstrator (RLV-TD) will be conducted by ISRO.
 On 23 May, 2016, ISRO successfully completed its first RLV-TD HEX-01 (Hypersonic Flight
Experiment-01) mission.
 However, it was a suborbital flight and designed to land on sea.
ISRO has turned its attention to Mars and Moon

 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has turned its attention to Venus and is
collaborating with Japan to examine the moon’s dark side, following trips to the moon and
Mars.
 A Japanese rocket will launch an ISRO-built lunar lander and rover into orbit with a planned
landing site close to the south pole of the moon.
 ISRO Chairman: S Somanath
Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
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New species of honey bee spotted after 200 years in Western Ghats
 Researchers from Kerala have discovered a new species of honey bee that is endemic to the
Western Ghats.
 The species, discovered after a gap of over 200 years, has been named Apis karinjodian, with
the common name, ‘Indian black honey bee’.
 The honey bee last discovered from India was Apis indica which was identified in 1798 by
Fabricius.
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Sports Current Affairs | November 2022

Ravina wins gold in Youth Men's and Women's World Championships
 In boxing, Asian champion Ravina won gold in her final bout as India ended the Youth Men's
and Women's World Championships with 11 medals in La Nucia, Spain.
 In the other final, Kirti lost 0-5 to European youth champion Cliona Elizabeth D'Arcy of Ireland in
the 81 plus kg category, to settle for a silver.
 The women pugilists’ total tally of eight medals was the highest among all countries.
The Madras boating club women team wins the Adyar Trophy 2022
 The Madras Boating Club women won the 81st Annual Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta held
at Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26 November 2022.
 The men’s section of the race was won by the Colombo Rowing Club and they were conferred
with the Deepam trophy.
 The Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta is organised by the Madras Boat Club and the Colombo
Rowing Club.
Bhukya, Patri win National U-13 badminton titles

 Telangana's Nishanth Bhukya and Odisha's Tanvi Patri have won in the boy's and girls' singles
respectively at the 34th Under-13 National Badminton Championships.
 The event was held at the UP Badminton Academy, Lucknow on 23 November 2022.
 Bhukya defeated Andhra Pradesh’s Akhil Reddy Boba whereas Patri defeated 15th-seeded
Divyanshi Gautam by 21-7, 21-10.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score in 5 FIFA World Cups

 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first male player to score in 5 World Cups in
November 2022.
 He achieved this feat in Portugal's opening game in Qatar against Ghana on 25 Nov 2022.
 He scored the 118th goal for his country.
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 He is the most prolific goal scorer in men's international football and has made a record 18
appearances for Portugal at a World Cup.
Army Red Team wins 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23
 The Army Red Team has won the 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23.
 The Army Red team emerged victorious with a set score of 3-1.
 Two teams of Indian Army, Red and Green besides one team each of Indian Navy and Indian Air
Force participated in the event.
 Telangana and Andhra Sub Area officiating GoC, Brigadier K Somashankar presented the
trophy.
Pranay Sharma becomes first Indian to win Gold at Karate 1 Series A

 Indian Karate Star Pranay Sharma on 20 November 2022 became the first Indian to win Gold
Medal at Karate 1 Series A in Jakarta, Indonesia.
 Sharma defeated Ukraine's Davyd Yanovskyi in the Men's 67 kg Kumite Final to bag the historic
gold medal in the competition.
 The Karate 1 - Series A comprises a number of first-class international tournaments all over the
world.
Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to win medal at Asian Cup
 Indian table tennis player Manika Batra clinched the bronze medal at the IITF-ATTU Asian Cup
tournament on 19 November 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
 She has become the first Indian female to win a medal at the Asian Cup table tennis
tournament.
 She defeated the World number six and three-time Asian champion Hina Hayata in a match by
4-2 to bag the bronze medal.
N Jagadeesan sets record with 5 consecutive tons in Vijay Hazare event

 N Jagadeesan broke the world record and became the first player to score five consecutive
centuries, the first by an Indian.
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 Jagadeesan achieved the feat during the round six group stage match of the Vijay Hazare
Trophy against Arunachal Pradesh with a 77-ball 100 at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in
Bangalore.
 He is also the sixth batter to hit a double ton in Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Sebastian Vettel retires from Formula One racing

 Sebastian Vettel has retired from Formula One racing
 In the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 20, 2022 Sebastian Vettel finished in the 10th place,
the last one of his career.
 Sebastian Vettel won four Formula One World Championships between 2010 and 2013 while
competing for Red Bull.
 Vettel received a guard of honour from his fellow competitors before the race.
FIFA World Cup kicks off in Doha

 The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 was held at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor in
Qatar on 20 November 2022.
 The first match was held between Qatar and Ecuador.
 The world cup is being held from 21 November to 18 December 2022.
 32 teams will compete across 64 matches in the 22nd edition of the World Cup.
Novak Djokovic wins sixth ATP Finals title

 Novak Djokovic defeated Norway's Casper Ruud to collect sixth ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy in
Nov'22.
 This was Djokovic's first title at the event since 2015 and the one that matches Roger Federer’s
record.
 The 35-year-old Djokovic is the oldest player to win the title.
 He also earned the largest payday in tennis history as he walked away with $4.7 million for
claiming the trophy.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest world No. 1 ATP Player
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 Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest year-end ATP World Number 1, making him the first
teenager to achieve this feat.
 He is the 18th year-end world number 1 in history and the first outside of ‘Big Four’ players
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray since Andy Roddick in 2003.
 Alcaraz clinched his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami.
India bags 25 out of 28 golds at 15th Asian Airgun Championships

 In Shooting, India ended their campaign at 15th Asian Airgun Championships in South Korea
with 25 gold medals.
 Indian Pair of Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won the 10 meter Junior Air Pistol Mixed Team
event.
 The Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Vijayveer Sidhu clinched gold in the corresponding
senior event.
 Sangwan and Sidhu won in the Air Pistol Mixed Team final.
Phrygian Caps unveiled as the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Mascots
 Phrygian cap has been unveiled as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics.
 These red caps date back to ancient times & were a symbol of the pursuit of liberty in the
French Revolution.
 The Paralympic version of the mascot features a prosthetic leg.
 Paris Olympics will take place from 26 July to 11 Aug 2024.
 The Games will feature the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic event.
Indian basketball icon Abbas Moontasir passes away

 Gulam Abbas Moontasir, former India basketball captain and Arjuna awardee, passed away in
Nov 2022 at the age of 80.
 He was the captain of the Indian team at the Asian Basketball Championships in 1969 and 1975.
 He was also the first basketball player from the country to get the Arjuna Award in 1970.
 Post retirement, he did appear in a few movies, two with Amitabh Bachchan.
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Team of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh & Shikha Narwal bag gold medal
 In the Asian Airgun Championships, team of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Shikha Narwal today
bagged another gold medal for India in the tournament in Daegu, South Korea.
 They defeated South Korean team of Yang Jiin, Kim Minseo and Kim Juhee 16-12 in 10 meters
Air Pistol Women's Junior Team event.
2nd edition of North East Olympic Games concludes in Shillong

 The 2nd edition of the North East Olympic Games concluded on 16th Nov 2022 in Shillong,
Meghalaya.
 Manipur emerged as the overall winner with a total of 240 medals while Assam took the second
spot with a total of 203 medals.
 The 1st North East Olympic games were held in Manipur in October 2018.
 Nagaland will host the next edition of the Northeast Olympic Games.
Paddler Sharath Kamal becomes first Indian player elected to ITTF

 Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has become the first player from India to get
elected in the Athletes’ Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
 8 athletes have been elected from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe & Oceania & will serve in
the Commission for 4 years from 2022 to 2026.
 Sharath has also been selected for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022.
FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to kick off on 20th November

 The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on 20th Nov in Qatar.
 This will be the first-ever time that the tournament is held in the winter months.
 The tournament will have 32 teams competing for the world cup, segmented across 8 groups in
8 venues across Qatar.
 The final of the tournament will be played on 18th Dec.
 France had defeated Croatia in the final of the 2018 edition in Russia.
Switzerland beats Australia to win maiden Billie Jean King Cup
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 Switzerland women’s tennis team on 13 Nov 2022 won the Billie Jean King Cup for the 1st time
by defeating 7-time champion Australia in Glasgow, Scotland.
 2022 Billie Jean King Cup was the 59th edition of the international women’s tennis tournament &
was held from 8th to 13th Nov 2022 in Scotland.
 The championship is named after Billie Jean King, an American former world No. 1 tennis player.
India's Shiva Narwal wins gold medal at Asian Airgun Championship

 India's Shiva Narwal on 15th Nov 2022 won gold in the Men's 10-meter air pistol event in the
Asian Airgun Championship in South Korea.
 He defeated South Korea's Park Dai Hun 17-13 in the final.
 Another Indian, Vijayvir Siddhu bagged bronze in the same event.
 Also, Indian Men's Youth team won gold in the 10-meter air pistol team event.
Singhraj, Manish Narwal, Deepender Singh bag silver medal

 The Indian pistol team of Paralympic medallists Singhraj and Manish Narwal along with
Deepender Singh bagged a silver medal in the P4- Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event at the Shooting
Para-sports World Championship 2022 at Al Ain, UAE on 15 Nov'22.
 The Indian team finished with a total of 1579-13x, finishing behind the South Korean team.
 Turkey claimed the bronze medal with a total of 1574-23x.
Arjun Babuta, Mehuli Ghosh win gold medal in 10m air rifle event
 In shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta and Mehuli Ghosh won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle
mixed team event at the Asian Airgun Championship 2022 in Daegu, South Korea, on 14
November 2022.
 They defeated Kiran Ankush Jadhav and Elavenil Valarivan in the finals.
 Sandeep Bishnoi, clinched the gold medal in the 10m air pistol men's junior event.
Mercedes' George Russell wins the 2022 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix

 Mercedes' George Russell on 13th Nov 2022 won his maiden F1 race in Brazilian Grand Prix in
Sao Paulo.
 It was also Mercedes' maiden win in the F1 2022 season.
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 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton & Ferrari's Carlos Sainz came at the second and third positions
respectively.
 The 2022 season’s final race will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 18 to 20 at Yas Marina
Circuit.

 Four coaches have been chosen for Dronacharya Award in the regular category and three
coaches in the lifetime category.
 Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games: Ashwini Akkunji C
(Athletics), Dharamvir Singh (Hockey), B C Suresh (Kabaddi), Nir Bahadur Gurung (Para
Athletics).
 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2022: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

 Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on 14th Nov announced the winners of the National Sports
Awards 2022.
 The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on
30th Nov 2022.
 List of awardees:
 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022: Achanta Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis).
 25 Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports.
Kohli, Suryakumar named in Most Valued Team of 2022 T20 World Cup
 Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have been named in the Most Valuable Team of the ICC T20
World Cup 2022.
 England's Jos Buttler has been named as the captain of T20 World Cup team.
 Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan have also been named to the team.
 Players from six different nations have been named in the Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men’s
T20 World Cup 2022.
England wins second T-20 world cup, defeats Pakistan by five wickets
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 In cricket, England created history by winning their second T-20 world cup defeating Pakistan
by five wickets at the Melbourne Cricket ground on November 13, 2022.
 Curran was named player of the match and player of the tournament.
 England are now the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies, having won the 50-over
World Cup on home soil in 2019.
2025 Kabaddi World Cup to be hosted by West Midlands

 The World Kabaddi Federation on 12th Nov 2022 announced that the UK's West Midlands
Region will host the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup.
 This is the first time that a kabaddi world cup will be held outside of Asia.
 It will be organized by England Kabaddi, Scottish Kabaddi, and the British Kabaddi League.
 The tournament will feature 16 teams (men and women), including from India, Iran and Pakistan.
Sri Lanka to host U-19 Men's T-20 World Cup 2024

 International Cricket Council on 13th Nov 2022 announced that the 2024 Under-19 men’s T-20
World Cup will be hosted by Sri Lanka while the 2026 edition will be hosted by Zimbabwe &
Namibia.
 The 2025 U-19 women’s T20 World Cup will be held in Malaysia & Thailand & 2027 U-19 women’s
edition will be hosted by Bangladesh & Nepal.
 Also, Greg Barclay has been re-elected as ICC chairman in Nov '22.
Mehuli Ghosh bags Gold medal in the Asian Airgun Championship

 Indian shooter Mehuli Ghosh beat South Korean Eunyoung Cho to clinch the Women’s 10-meter
Air Rifle gold medal at the Asian Airgun Championship in Daegu, South Korea on 12th Nov 2022.
 The junior women’s gold was bagged by Tilottama Sen who beat compatriot Nancy in the 10-
meter air rifle event.
 In the youth men’s event, Parth Mane outclassed Ha Semin 16-0 for the gold.
Saweety Boora, Alfiya Khan claim gold medals

 Alfiya Khan bagged a gold in the 81 plus weight category at the Asian Boxing Championship in
Amman, Jordan.
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 Saweety defeated Gulsaya Yerzhan of Kazakhstan 5-0 by unanimous decision, to win a gold.
 Minakshi, on the other hand, concluded her maiden Asian Championships campaign by
clinching a silver medal in the flyweight division.
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain wins gold at Asian Boxing Championships

 Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship in the
75kg category on 11th Nov 2022.
 She won the gold medal after beating Uzbekistan's Ruzmetova Sokhiba.
 22-year-old Parveen Hooda also clinched the gold medal in the 63 kg category by defeating
Japan's Kito Mai.
 The 2022 Asian Boxing Championships in being held in Amman, Jordan.
Mahendra Kumar Sharma, pioneer of Indian women’s cricket, passes away

 Mahendra Kumar Sharma, who played a pioneering role in the development of women’s cricket
in India in the 1970s, passed away in Nov 2022.
 He was a founding secretary of the Women's Cricket Association of India for the first five years
and was in charge of India's hosting of their first-ever Women's World Cup in 1978.
 He was also instrumental in organizing the women's first-ever Test in 1976.
Sumit and Govind win bronze at the 2022 ASBC Championships

 In boxing, Sumit and Govind won bronze at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in
Amman, Jordan on 10 November 2022.
 Govind (48kg) was up against Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan.
 Sumit (75kg) was involved in a tough matchup against the reigning Asian Champion Jafarov
Saidjamshid of Uzbekistan.
Uttar Pradesh to host 2023 Khelo India University Games

 Uttar Pradesh will host the 2023 Khelo India University Games, the third edition of the event.
 Lucknow will be the main host city for the multi-discipline event in which almost 6000 athletes
from all over the country are expected to participate.
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 The inaugural edition of the games was held in 2020 in Odisha while Karnataka was the host for
the second edition held in 2022.
England has reached T20 World Cup final for the third time.
 England has reached the T20 World Cup final for the third time.
 England restricted India to 168/6 in their 20 overs and chased down the target in 16 overs
without losing any wickets.
 England was the winner of the T20 World Cup 2010.
 The eighth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is being played in 2022.
 Australia is the hosting country for the T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli becomes the first to score 4000 T20I runs

 Virat Kohli became the first batter to cross the 4000 T20I run mark.
 He scored 50 off 40 deliveries in the second semifinal of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
 He was also the first to breach the 3000 run mark in the shortest format for India.
 Lara had scored 940 runs off 15 innings at the venue while Kohli crossed the 950 run mark in his
15th outing.
 He also leaped past Brian Lara.
India to host women's World Boxing Championship in 2023

 India will host the women's world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi.
 It will be the third time that the women's competition will be held in the country having
conducted the championships in 2006 & 2018.
 It will be conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) & the Boxing Federation of
India (BFI).
 The 2022 Championships was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 8 to 20 May 2022.
15th Asian Airgun Championship 2022 begins on 9 November

 The 15th Asian Airgun Championship 2022 began on 9 November 2022 at Daegu in South Korea.
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 This will be the first Rifle/Pistol Asian Shooting Confederation Championship that will be
counted towards the new Asian Ranking System.
 Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Arjun Babuta and Divyansh Singh Panwar are among some
prominent names in the 36-strong Indian contingents taking part in the championship.
G Sathiyan, Manika Batra become first to enter top 5

 Table tennis players Manika Batra and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan created history by becoming
the first Indian mixed doubles pair to enter the top five of the ITTF Table Tennis World Rankings
on 8 Nov'22.
 The duo climbed up in the rankings after making it to the final of the WTT Contender event in
Nova Gorica, Slovenia, where they lost to South Korea’s Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin 3-0 in the
final.
Boxer Shiva Thapa secures 6th medal in Asian Boxing C'ships

 In Boxing, five-time Asian Championships medallist, Shiva Thapa won his 6th Asian
Championships medal in November 2022.
 Thapa in the 63.5kg was contesting the quarterfinals against Minsu Choi of South Korea.
 The match ended in a 4:1 victory for Thapa who now becomes the most successful male boxer in
the Asian Championships with 6 competition medals to his name.
S Yadav: 1st Indian player to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year
 Star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav on 6th Nov 2022 became the first Indian player to score
1,000 T20 International runs in a calendar year.
 He accomplished this feat in India's final Super 12 stage match against Zimbabwe at Melbourne.
 He scored 61 not out of 25 balls, consisting of six fours and four sixes.
 In 28 innings this year, Suryakumar has scored 1,026 runs at an average of 44.60.
Pramod Bhagat, Manisha Ramadass bag gold at BWF Para-Badminton C'ships

 Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass won gold medals in singles at the BWF Para
Badminton World Championships in Tokyo on 6th Nov 2022.
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 Bhagat defended his men's singles SL3 title as he defeated compatriot Nitesh Kumar to clinch
the gold medal, while Ramadass beat Japan’s Mamiko Toyoda in women's singles SU5 finals.
 India ended its campaign with 2 gold, 2 silver & 12 bronze medals.
Indian men's squash team win their first ever gold medal
 In Squash, Indian men's team clinched their first-ever gold at the Asian Squash Team
Championships, on 4 November 2022.
 They defeated Kuwait in the final in straight sets in Cheongju, South Korea.
 It is the biggest win of Indian Men's Team since they won 2014 Asian Games Gold.
 The Indian men's team has won three silver medals in the Asian Team Squash Championships
and seven bronze medals.
'Baji Rout National Football Tournament' inaugurated in Odisha

 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 3rd Nov 2022 inaugurated the 'Baji Rout National
Football Tournament' in Dhenkanal in Odisha.
 The tournament, organized by Ame Odia Foundation, will be held from November 3 to
November 8 in Dhenkanal, Angul and Talcher in the State.
 It is being organized in honour of the country's youngest freedom fighter, Martyr Baji Rout (12
years old).
India's Suryakumar Yadav becomes world's No.1 T20I batter

 India's Suryakumar Yadav on 2nd Nov 2022 became the world's number one batter in T20
Internationals.
 Yadav overtook Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan to claim the top spot in the ICC men's
ranking for T20 batsmen.
 Yadav has accumulated 863 points & Rizwan 842 points in the latest ICC rankings.
 Yadav made his T20 International debut on 14 March 2021 against England.
Kerala to host Track Asia Cup 2022

 Kerala is all set to host the Track Asia Cup-2022 cycling tournament, one of the biggest cycling
events, from November 25 to 28, 2022.
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 Around 200 cyclists from over 25 countries in Asia will take part in the event, which is being
conducted outside Delhi for the first time.
 Track Asia cup is also the selection of Asian countries for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Max Verstappen wins the 2022 Mexican Formula 1 GP

 2022 Formula 1 championship winner Max Verstappen on 30th Oct won the Mexican Formula 1
Grand Prix.
 Verstappen is now the most successful driver in the history of the Mexican GP, having secured
his fourth title.
 It was the 34th race win of his career & 14th win of the 2022 season.
 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Sergio Perez finished second and third respectively.
Spain beat Colombia to win FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 title
 Defending champion Spain on 30th Oct won the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, defeating
first-time finalists Colombia 1-0 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai.
 Spain won their first title in 2018.
 Spain’s Vicky Lopez was adjudged as the player of the tournament.
 Hosts India failed to clear the group stage after losing all their three matches.
 It was the 7th edition of the tournament.
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Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | November 2022

Dr S Jaishankar addresses 7th edition of the Global Technology Summit
 External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed the seventh edition of the Global
Technology Summit in New Delhi on 29 November 2022.
 The three-day Summit is India’s annual flagship event on Geotechnology.
 It is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India.
 The theme for this year’s Summit is "Geopolitics of Technology."
 The annual event is being held since 2016.
India hosts the 59th ABU General Assembly 2022 from 25-30 November
 The government of India is hosting the 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General
Assembly 2022 from 25th to 30th November 2022 in New Delhi.
 Prasar Bharti was set up in 1997 by an act of Parliament.
 Around 300 international delegates from 40 countries are participating in the event.
 The theme of the 59th ABU General Assembly is: Serving the People: Media’s Role in Times of
Crisis.
India holds G20 briefing for G20 nation envoys in Andaman and Nicobar
 India held a briefing for envoys from G20 nations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 26
November 2022.
 India took over leadership of the G20 group from Indonesia, where the recent G20 Summit
concluded in Bali.
 The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the
European Union.
 Founded: 26 September 1999
Defence Minister to co-chair 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue

 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with
the French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu from 26-28 November, 2022.
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 In 1998, the two countries entered into Strategic Partnership, marking convergence of their
views on a range of international issues apart from a close and growing bilateral relationship.
 France President: Emmanuel Macron
Minister of State Dr Rajkumar R. Singh attends 22nd IORA-COM in Dhaka

 India participated in the 22nd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim
Association (IORA) held in Dhaka on 25 November 2022.
 The Indian delegation was led by Minister of State External Affairs (MoS), Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan
Singh.
 IORA is the largest and pre-eminent organization in the Indian Ocean Region with 23 Members
and 10 Dialogue Partners.
27th Conference of DGPs of the North East held in Agartala

 The 27th Conference of DGPs and Heads of CPOs of the North East was organised at Agartala
on November 22-23, 2022.
 It was organised jointly under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Tripura Police.
 DGPs of the North Eastern States participated in the Conference.
 The Conference was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr.(Prof.) Manik Saha.
9th India-EU Foreign Policy, Security Consultations held in New Delhi

 The 9th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations were held in New Delhi on 22
November 2022.
 The two sides reviewed the working of various institutional mechanisms between India and the
European Union, including Cyber Security, Counter Terrorism, and Maritime Security.
 EU Founded: 1 November 1993
Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 25th National Conference on e-Governance

 Union Minister Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the 25th National Conference on e-Governance
(NCeG) in Jammu and Kashmir on November 26, 2022.
 The National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) will be presented under five categories of the
NAeG Scheme 2022.
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 The theme of this Conference is "Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government closer".
Amit Shah chairs 1st session on ‘Global Trends in Terrorist Financing'

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the first session of the 3rd 'No Money for Terror'
Ministerial Conference on ‘Global Trends in Terrorist Financing and Terrorism’ theme in New
Delhi on 18th November 2022.
 It was attended by about 450 delegates from across the world, including Ministers, and
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Heads of Delegations.
 FATF President: T. Raja Kumar
4th Edition of Indian Chemicals Council Sustainability Conclave begins

 Chemicals and Petrochemicals Secretary Arun Baroka inaugurated 4th edition of Indian
Chemicals Council, ICC Sustainability Conclave in New Delhi on 17th Nov 2022.
 Theme of the two-day event is ‘boardrooms to Community-ESG, Carbon Neutrality, Operational
Safety, Greener Solutions’.
 The Conclave aims to promote sustainability in the management of the entire life cycle of
chemicals.
UAE hosts 1st Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 15th Nov 2022 launched the 1st edition of Global Media
Congress (GMC), a platform to boost business connections and foster innovation in the media
sector.
 The 3-day event is being held under the theme of "Shaping the Future of the Media Industry,".
 More than 1,200 media practitioners & experts are participating in it from across the world.
GeoSmart India 2022 Summit inaugurated in Hyderabad

 Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on 15th Nov 2022 inaugurated the
GeoSmart India 2022 Summit, a three-day annual event on geospatial technologies, in
Hyderabad.
 It is being co-hosted by the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the Indian Society of
Geomatics.
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 About 2500 representatives from about 500 organisations working on geospatial technology
have attended the summit.
India hosts Lead IT Summit with Sweden at COP27

 India and Sweden hosted the LeadIT Summit on 15th Nov 2022 in COP27 at Sharm El Sheikh in
Egypt.
 The LeadIT (Leadership for Industry Transition) initiative focuses on low carbon transition of the
hard to abate industrial sector.
 The Summit was addressed by the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
 The current phase of LeadIT is set to conclude in 2023.
The 17th G20 Summit begins in Bali, Indonesia, Part - 2

 PM Modi addressed the 1st working session of G-20 on Food & Energy Security on 15th Nov
2022.
 Chinese President Xi Jinping also held talks with US President Joe Biden ahead of G20 summit
on 15th Nov in Bali.
 Britain's new PM Rishi Sunak is also attending his first G20 summit in Bali.
 At the closing session of the Summit, the Indonesian President will hand over the G20
Presidency to PM Modi.
The 17th G20 Summit begins in Bali, Indonesia, Part - 1

 The 17th G20 Summit began in Bali, Indonesia on 15 Nov 2022.
 During the Summit, G20 Leaders will deliberate upon key issues of global concern under the
theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.
 3 working sessions will be held as part of the G20 Summit Agenda.
 These are food and energy security, health & digital transformation.
 The 18th G20 summit will be held in New Delhi in 2023.
"In our LiFEtime" Campaign launched by India at COP 27

 Union Environment Ministry's National Museum of Natural History & the UN Development
Programme on 14th Nov 2022 jointly launched “In Our LiFEtime” campaign at COP27 in Egypt.
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 It has been launched to encourage youth between the ages of 18 to 23 years to become
message-bearers of sustainable lifestyles.
 PM Modi in June 2022 had launched the ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement.
Climate disaster aid scheme ‘Global Shield’ launched at COP27

 A G7-led scheme “Global Shield” to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters has
been launched at the United Nations COP27 summit in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh.
 It is being developed in collaboration with the ‘V20’ group of 58 climate-vulnerable economies.
 Pakistan, Ghana and Bangladesh will be among the first recipients of funding from this
initiative.
ASEAN agrees in principle to admit East Timor as 11th member

 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed 'in principle' to admit East
Timor as the group’s 11th member.
 East Timor is the youngest country in Southeast Asia, having gained independence from
Indonesia in 2002 after 24 years of occupation.
 ASEAN began as a five-member bloc in 1967 and has gradually expanded, with Cambodia
being the most recent addition in 1999.
India to host ministerial conference on counter financing of terrorism

 Home Ministry will organise the third Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of
Terrorism - No Money for Terror.
 It will be held in New Delhi on 18 November 2022.
 The two-day conference aims to progress the discussions on combating terrorist financing held
by the international community in the previous two Conferences in Paris and Melbourne.
42nd International Congress of the INCA Inaugurated in Dehradun

 The 42nd International Congress of the Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) is
being organised by the National Hydrographic Office (NHO), Dehradun from 09 to 11 Nov 2022.
 The Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. of India, Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, is the current President
of INCA.
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 The theme for the 42d INCA Congress is ‘Digital Cartography to Harness Blue Economy’.
 INCA Founded: 1979
Kochi to host international telemedicine conference from Nov 10 to 12

 Telemedicine Society of India (TSI) is hosting the Telemedicon 2022, the 18th edition of the
International Telemedicine Conference, in Kochi, Kerala from 10 to 12 Nov 2022.
 Telemedicon 2022 is an annual global conference for healthcare professionals, health insurance
providers & others.
 Theme of the event is ′Strengthening Health Systems Through Sustainable Telemedicine and
Digital Health’.
India hosts second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of BIMSTEC

 India hosted the 2nd Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical & Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in New Delhi on 10 Nov 2022.
 It was held under the chairmanship of Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar & Agriculture
Ministers of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Thailand participated in the
meeting.
 BIMSTEC HQ: Dhaka
VP to visit Cambodia to attend ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit

 Vice President (VP) Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Cambodia from 11- 13 Nov '22 to attend the
ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit & the 17th East Asia Summit.
 Cambodia is hosting these Summits as the current Chair of ASEAN.
 It will be the first foreign visit of VP Dhankhar.
 The year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations & is being celebrated as the
ASEAN-India Friendship Year.
PM Modi to visit Indonesia for G20 Summit in Bali

 PM Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia from 14th to the 16th of Nov to attend the G20 Summit in
Bali.
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 During the summit, G20 leaders will deliberate upon key issues of global concern under the
Summit's theme of 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger'.
 At the closing session of the Summit, Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hand over the G20
presidency to PM Narendra Modi.
 G20 Founded: 1999
17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention

 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External
Affairs.
 Guyana President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest of the Convention.
 ]It will be held from 8th to 10th January next year in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
 The theme of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress
in Amrit Kaal.
Vice President to participate ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit

 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Cambodia from 11 November 2022 to attend the
ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 17th East Asia Summit.
 The Vice President will be accompanied by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations and is being celebrated as the
ASEAN-India Friendship Year.
Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to be chief guest at 17th PBD

 Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas (PBD) Convention.
 It will be held from 8 to 10 Jan 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
 Zaneta Mascarenhas, MP Australia, will be the guest of honour at the Youth PBD which will be
held on 8 Jan 2023.
 Theme of the 17th PBD: - 'Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India's Progress in Amrit Kaal'.
Tourism Ministry to participate in World Travel Market from Nov 7
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 Union Ministry of Tourism will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) which is being held
in London from the 7th to the 9th of Oct 2022.
 It is one of the largest international travel exhibitions & the theme of this year's exhibition is -
'The Future of Travel Starts Now'.
 India is participating in the WTM 2022 to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism.
Bhupender Yadav to lead Indian delegation at COP27 in Egypt

 Union Minister Bhupender Yadav will lead the Indian delegation to attend the 27th Session of
Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27).
 The conference is scheduled to be held at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from 6th to 18th November
2022.
 At COP27, countries come together to take action toward achieving the world's collective
climate goals as agreed under the Paris agreement and the convention.
Indonesia hands over G20 Religion Forum presidency to India

 Indonesia on 3rd Nov 2022 handed over the Presidency of the R20 summit, the religious
grouping of the G20, to India which New Delhi will host in 2023.
 R20 is part of a series of G20 events initiated under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency.
 It is being held from Nov 2-3 in Bali, Indonesia to mobilize global leaders to help ensure that
religion functions as an open and dynamic source of solutions.
15th edition of Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo to open

 In Kerala, the 15th edition of the Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo will open in Kochi on 4
November 2022.
 Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Kerala Chief Minister
Pinarayi Vijayan will jointly inaugurate the three-day conference.
 The meet will focus on the theme, 'Azadi @ 75 -- Sustainable Aatmanirbhar Urban Mobility'.
Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 'India Chem-2022'

 Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on 2nd Nov inaugurated the
12th Biennial International Exhibition and Conference 'India Chem 2022' in New Delhi.
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 The theme of the Conference is “Vision 2030: Chemicals & Petrochemicals Build India”.
 India Chem 2022 is being organised to showcase the government's policy for sustainable growth
in the Petroleum & Chemical sectors.
41st Sharjah International Book Fair inaugurated

 Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah city of UAE, on 1st Nov 2022 inaugurated the 41st
Sharjah International Book Fair.
 It is being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority & will be held from Nov 2-13, 2022 in Sharjah,
UAE.
 The theme of the 2022 edition is ‘Spread the Word’ & Italy is the Guest of Honor.
 Publications Division of Ministry of I&B, is participating from Indian side.
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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | December 2022
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Awards and Honours Current Affairs | December 2022 .................................................... 2
Banking Current Affairs | December 2022 ........................................................................ 10
Books and Authors Current Affairs | December 2022 ...................................................... 13
Business and Economy Current Affairs | December 2022 ............................................... 15
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs | December 2022 ........................ 18
Defence Current Affairs | December 2022 ........................................................................ 19
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs | December 2022 .......................... 24
Days and Events Current Affairs | December 2022 .......................................................... 27
International Current Affairs | December 2022 ............................................................... 38
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | December 2022 ................................................ 45
National Current Affairs | December 2022 ....................................................................... 51
Appointments Current Affairs | December 2022 ............................................................. 69
Obituaries Current Affairs | December 2022 ....................................................................82
Person in News Current Affairs | December 2022 ............................................................ 87
Science and Technology Current Affairs | December 2022 ........................................... 89
Sports Current Affairs | December 2022 .......................................................................... 93
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | December 2022 ....................................... 105
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Awards and Honours Current Affairs | December 2022

IIT Madras won Wharton QS Reimagine Education awards 2022
 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) won Wharton-QS Reimagine Education
Awards in Dec 2022.
 It is also referred to as ‘the Oscars of Education’.
 The IIT Madras BS in Data Science won Silver in the ‘Best Online Program’ category, while
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning), a joint initiative of IITs and
IISc, won Gold in the ‘Lifelong Learning category.’
Cuban activist Aleida Guevara awarded 1st KR Gouri Amma National Award
 Noted Cuban social worker and human rights advocate, Aleida Guevara has been selected for
the first KR Gouri Amma national award on 29 December 2022.
 It was instituted by the K.R. Gouri Amma Foundation.
 Dr. Aleida is also an active member of the Cuban Medical Mission.
 She was awarded for her efforts to rehabilitate differently-abled children and provide debt relief
to developing countries.
Prabhu Chandra Mishra honoured with Atal Samman Award
 Prabhu Chandra Mishra awarded Atal Samman Award for his excellence in field of science &
research on 27 December 2022.
 His area of work is StemCell & Regenerative Medicine in infertility.
 He is the President of International Association of StemCell & Regenerative Medicine.
 He also wrote a book on stemcells, called StemCell & Regenerative Medicine in infertility.
Kura Pokhhir Shunye Ura and Upon Entry Owarded Best Film at KIFF
 Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura (The Golden Wings of Watercocks) of Bangladesh and Upon Entry of
Spain won the Best Film Award at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival.
 Upon Entry is a film from Spain which is a story about the unexpected interrogation of a couple
from Barcelona
 Kura Pokkhir Shunye Ura is a Bangladeshi Film that revolves around the journey of a peasant
Sahitya Akademi Awards 2022: II
 The award has been given by the union govt for the best literature of every year.
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 It was established in 1954.

 Writer M. Rajendran from Tamil Nadu was awarded for his novel ‘Kala Pani’.
 Some other winners include:
 Manoj Kumar Goswami: Bhool Satya(Assamese)
 Anuradha Roy: All The Lives We Never Lived(English)
 Badri Narayan: Tumadi Ke Shabd(Hindi)
 Anis Ashfaq: Khwab Saraab(Urdu)
Sahitya Akademi Awards 2022: I
 The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2022 in 24 Indian
languages(including English) on 22 Dec'22.
 Novelist Anuradha Roy, Tamil author M. Rajendran were among 23 litterateurs awarded the
Sahitya Akademi Awards for 2022.
 The winners include 7 books of poetry, 6 novel, 2 short stories, 3 dramas/plays, 2 literary criticism
and 1 each under autobiographical essays.
Sudeep & Shobhana won Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2021-22
 The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize has been jointly won by Sudeep Sen for his genre
Anthropocene: Climate Change, Contagion, Consolation and Shobhana Kumar for her haibun
collection A Sky Full of Bucket Lists.
 Tagore Prize for social achievement were awarded to SK Roy, producer of the Jaipur Literature
Festival.
 It was started in 2018 to recognise literary and social accomplishments.
Prof. Thalappil Pradeep receives VinFuture special prize 2022
 Indian scientist, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep received VinFuture special prize on 20th Dec 2022 in
Hanoi, Vietnam.
 He was awarded for the innovation of a low-cost filtration system to remove arsenic and other
heavy metals from groundwater.
 He received the Nikkei Asia Prize in 2020, The World Academy of Sciences Prize in 2018, & the
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science & Technology in 2008.
Beth Mead wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022 Award
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 Beth Mead has been awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2022 in December
2022.
 She was the player of the tournament and top scorer at Euro 2022.
 Beth Mead defeated Germany in the finals at Wembley to win England’s first major women’s
football trophy. T
 England’s Cricketer Ben Stokes was second with winter Olympics curling champion Eve
Muirhead Third.
UIDAI bags top data security award for best practices in govt sector
 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has won the Data Security Council of India's
(DSCI) Best Security Practices in Government Sector award on 23 Dec'22.
 It was given to UIDAI during DSCI's Annual Information Security Summit (AISS) in Gurugram for
its significant role in securing national critical Aadhaar infrastructure that provides digital
identity based welfare services.
NHPC wins ‘Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India' award
 NHPC Limited has been awarded winner of ‘Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India
at PRAKASHmay ‘15th Enertia Awards 2022’ on 23 December 2022.
 It was awarded in Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sector category.
 NHPC Limited presently has an installation base of 7071.2 MW from 24 power stations.
 The award is organized by ENERTIA Foundation.
 NHPC Headquarters: Faridabad
RRR's Naatu Naatu, Last Film Show, among others shortlisted for Oscars
 Four Indian film in different categories have been shortlisted for the Oscars 2023 awards in Dec
2022.
 The shortlisted entry include RRR's Naatu Naatu in the Best Original Song category, Chhello
Show or the The Last Show in English in the International Feature Film, All That Breathes in the
Documentary Feature Film category and The Elephant Whisperers in the Documentary Short
Film category.
Sethrichem Sangtam gets first Rohini Nayyar prize
 Sethrichem Sangtam, who helped triple the incomes of 1,200 marginalised farmers in Eastern
Nagaland, was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural
development.
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 Sangtam, 40, was presented with cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a citation, and trophy.
 The prize has been instituted in memory of Rohini Nayyar, renowned economist who worked
with the Planning Commission.
UIDAI headquarters building wins top Green Building Award
 The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) headquarter in New Delhi has won the
prestigious GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award 2022.
 GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a national rating system for green
buildings in India.
 It has been declared a winner among the existing highest rated building category.
 In 2021, UIDAI HQ building was adjudged the 2nd rank.
Shalini Kumari tops in the Grassroots Innovation Competition
 Shalini Kumari from India received first prize in the Grassroots Innovation Competition at the
3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum for her innovation 'Modified walker with
adjustable legs', on 22 Dec 2022.
 It is organized by the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI).
 The 2nd and 3rd prize have been won by innovators from Philippines and Myanmar.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs wins at Digital India Awards 2022
 The Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has won the Platinum Icon in the
Digital India Awards 2022.
 They have been awarded for their initiative “DataSmart Cities: Empowering Cities through
Data”.
 The award was announced under the ‘Data Sharing and Use for Socio-Economic Development’
category.
Sargam Koushal brings Mrs World 2022 title back to India after 21 yrs
 Sargam Koushal scripted history as she won the Mrs World 2022 title after 21 years while
representing India in the beauty pageant.
 Beating contestants from 63 countries, the 32-year-old secured the crown at the event that took
place in Las Vegas, in December 2022.
 Mrs Polynesia was named the first runner-up, followed by Mrs Canada as the second runner-up.
NMDC wins IEI Industry Excellence Award 2022
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 National Miner NMDC won the IEI (Institution of Engineers, India) Industry Excellence Award
2022 on 16 Dec 2022 in Chennai.
 The largest producer of the iron ore in the country was felicitated at the 37th Indian Engineering
Congress for its outstanding performance and high level of business excellence.
 National Mineral Development Corporation is headquartered in Hyderabad.
SpiceJet awarded ‘Safety Performer of the Year’ award by Delhi airport
 SpiceJet won the ‘Safety Performer of the Year' award at the annual GMR Delhi Airport Awards
in December 2022.
 It was awarded for being the top performer among the self-handling airlines, besides for “its
success in reducing ground safety violations”.
 Minimizing incidences of ground safety violations play a key role in ensuring compliance with
safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
India wins 6 gold medals at International Junior Science Olympiad
 India secured the top rank at the 19th International Junior Science Olympiad 2022 held in
Bogota, Colombia by winning 6 gold medals.
 Arittra Malhotra, Rajdeep Mishra, Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya, Banibrata Majee, and Avaneesh
Bansal were the students who bagged gold medals at the IJSO 2022, Bogota.
 This is the third successive year and fourth overall that India has topped the medals tally.
Indian film RRR bags two Golden Globe Award nominations
 SS Rajamouli-directed period movie 'RRR' has been nominated in two categories at the Golden
Globe Awards to be held in January 2023.
 The film has been nominated in two categories for Best Non-English Language Film and the
film's song 'Naatu-Naatu' for Best Original Song.
 Recently, director SS Rajamouli has also received the New York Film Critics Circle Best Director
Award for the film.
Venkaiah Naidu conferred with SIES Award for public leadership
 Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has been conferred with the 25th Sri Chandrasekarendra
Saraswathi National Eminence Award.
 Other awardees are Arif Mohammed Khan, Ratan Tata, Dr Marthanda Varma Sankaran
Valianathan, Ajay Sood and Vishakha Hari.
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 The awards were instituted by the South Indian Education Society in 1998 in memory of the late
Seer of Kanchi, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati.
Meghalaya awarded for TB control programme
 Meghalaya government has been awarded for its initiative ‘jan andolan’ against Tuberculosis at
a national workshop on ACSM to end TB in India.
 The award was presented in the category of Best Practice in Advocacy, Communication and
Social Mobilisation in Tuberculosis control to representatives of state's health department.
 PM Modi had put a national target to eliminate the disease by 2025.
McLaughlin-Levrone, Duplantis win World Athlete of the year awards
 World champion American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Swedish pole vaulter
Armand Duplantis, have won the World Athlete of the Year awards.
 McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world women’s 400m hurdles record twice while Duplantis set
three world highs in 2022.
 Duplantis claimed the award for the 2nd time in 3 years with his three world records plus the
men’s world indoor title in March.
Jamnalal Bajaj Award 2022 announced
 The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation has announced the winners of the Jamnalal Bajaj award 2022.
 The Foundation gives 4 awards in different categories.
 Three are given to Indians and one award, for promoting Gandhian values outside is given to a
foreigner.
 The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation was established in 1977.
 Jamnalal Bajaj was among the stalwarts of India's freedom movement.
Indian-origin Veena Nair awarded Prime Minister's prize in Australia
 Indian-origin teacher in Australia received PM's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in
secondary schools in Dec 2022.
 She is ViewBank College's Head of Technology and STEAM project leader and has been
awarded for demonstrating the practical application of STEAM to students.
 She won the Educator of the Year Award by the Design and Technology Teachers' Association
of Australia in 2018.
Indo-American Krishna Vavilala receives US Presidential Lifetime Award
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 Indian-American Krishna Vavilala was honoured with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement
(PLA) Award for his contributions to his community and the country.
 He is from Andhra Pradesh & the founder and Chairman of the Foundation for India Studies
(FIS).
 The Presidential Lifetime Achievement (PLA) Awards, led by AmeriCorps.
Indias Greenhouse-in-a-Box startup 'Kheyti' wins 2022 Earthshot Prize
 India’s Greenhouse-in-a-box, 'Kheyti' was among the five winners announced by the Prince of
Wales, Prince William, in Boston, United States in December 2022.
 The aim of greenhouse-in-a-box is to reduce costs and increase yields which in turn would help
protect the livelihoods of these farmers.
 This was the 2nd edition of the Earth shot prize which has also been dubbed as the ‘Eco Oscars’.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy named Time’s 2022 ‘Person of the Year’
 Time magazine named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 2022’s “Person of the Year” on
07 Dec 2022.
 He was named for his courage in resisting Russia's devastating invasion.
 On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War,
which began in 2014.
 'Person of the Year' is an annual issue of the United States news magazine 'Time', started in 1927.
Nandan Nilekani, Katrina Kaif awarded Global Achievers Award 2022
 HBW News announced the winners of the Global Achievers Award 2022 on 6 Dec 2022.
 This award is an initiative to recognize top global leaders and organizations for their
outstanding achievements and contributions.
 The Winners list includes Katrina Kaif for achievement in Bollywood, Nandan Nilekani for IT
Industry, Selena Gomez for her achievement in singing, etc.
Canara Bank wins Banker's Bank of the Year Award 2022
 Canara Bank won the ‘Banker’s Bank of the Year Award 2022’’ for India segment at the Global
Banking Summit held in London in December 2022.
 Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer LV Prabhakar received the award from the
organisers.
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 The Banker’s magazine is a premier global banking and finance resource for more than 180
countries across the world.
Mohan Mansigani receives honour from Buckingham Palace
 An Indian-origin businessman Mohan Mansigani has received 'Officer of the Most Excellent
Order' of the British Empire in recognition of his charitable services to healthcare at an
investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.
 He has played a key leadership role in establishing Casual Dining Group, which operated
popular UK restaurant brands such as Café Rouge and Strada.
Biography of English poet John Donne wins UK non-fiction book prize
 Famous British writer Katherine Rundell’s biography “Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John
Donne” was named winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize on 02 Dec 2022.
 The Baillie Gifford Prize recognizes English-language books from any country in current affairs,
politics and the arts.
 Year 2021, winner was Patrick Radden Keefe’s “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler
Dynasty."
Book on Chipko Movement wins Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize
 The Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2022 has been awarded to "The Chipko
Movement: A People’s Movement" on 02 December 2022.
 The book is authored by historian and activist Shekhar Pathak.
 The award is given for non-fiction on contemporary India by writers of any nationality, and
carries a cash award of 15 lakhs.
 The Kamaladevi NIF Book Prize was established in 2018.
Kalinga Institute conferred Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022
 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on 30 November 2022 was conferred the
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022.
 The award was given away by President Draupadi Murmu to the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr
Achyuta Samanta.
 KIIT has produced many elite athletes including Olympians such as Dutee Chand, Olympian CA
Bhavani Devi, Olympian Shivpal Singh, Olympian Amit Rohidas.
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Banking Current Affairs | December 2022

Asian Development Bank provides $100 million loans to Shriram Finance
 India’s largest Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) Shriram Finance Ltd secured a $100
million loan from Asian Development Bank on 30 December 2022.
 The loan amount will be used by Shriram Finance to provide loans to customers to buy new or
used BS VI-compliant vehicles and electric vehicles besides providing financial support to
women entrepreneurs and under-developed states.
Worldline ePayments India gets RBI's nod to act as payment aggregator
 Digital payments services platform Worldline ePayments India has received in-principle
approval from the Reserve Bank of India to act as a payment aggregator (PA)
 Worldline ePayments India, part of Worldline group, offers solutions for all sorts of payment
needs offering in-store, online, and omnichannel payments to its customers.
 Worldline ePayments HQ: Mumbai
Indian Bank launches 'MSME Prerana' programme in Rajasthan
 Indian Bank has launched its flagship business mentoring program for Micro Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSME) entrepreneurs – ‘MSME Prerana’ – in the state of Rajasthan.
 “MSME Prerana”, is a first-of-its-kind initiative for the MSME sector in the country by any bank.
 It aims at empowering MSME Entrepreneurs through skill development and capacity-building
training in their local languages.
CIBIL, SIDBI, Online PSB loans launch MSME Rankings for MSME
 Credit information company TransUnion Cibil launched a ranking system for MSME borrowers
on 26 December 2022.
 The ‘FIT Rank’ launched by TransUnion Cibil in association with Online PSB Loans, will rate the
over 6 crores MSMEs by drawing inputs from their current accounts.
 It will score between 1-10 to rate a borrower after taking consent to draw the relevant data.
SBI, ICICI Bank & Axis Bank to launch Rupay based Credit card in 2023
 The State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have announced to issue RuPay credit
cards on Unified Payment Interface (UPI) by March 2023.
 At present Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank and HDFC bank have gone
live on the RuPay credit card segment on the UPI platform.
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 In June 2022, the Reserve Bank of India allowed linking of credit cards to UPI.
IFC approves $400 million to HDFC to support affordable green housing
 World Bank Group member International Financial Corporation (IFC) will provide a $400 million
loan to HDFC for affordable green housing in India.
 HDFC will use around 75% of the loan amount ($300 million) to provide loans to the affordable
green housing sectors in India.
 Green Houses are built with sustainable, environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, and
recyclable resources.
NSE gets SEBI approval to set up Social Stock Exchange
 The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received in-principle approval from the
Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE).
 An SSE allows the listing of non-profit or non-government organisations on stock exchanges,
providing them with an alternative fund-raising structure.
 Countries like the UK, Canada and Brazil have SSEs.
IDFC First Bank launces zero-free banking on savings accounts
 IDFC FIRST Bank has announced ZERO Fee Banking on savings accounts and waived fees on 25
commonly used banking services.
 Customers maintaining as low as ₹10,000 Average Monthly Balance, as well as the ₹25,000
Average Monthly Balance Requirement (AMB) savings account variant, will be eligible for these
benefits.
 IDFC FIRST Bank CEO: V. Vaidyanathan
HDFC Securities launches investor education platform ‘Roots’
 HDFC Securities has launched investor education platform ‘Roots’ in December 2022.
 It offers multiple forms of valuable information, including articles, podcasts by experts, video
tutorials and explainers, and social media feed on the Indian financial markets.
 The portal also includes an UGC section (User Generated Content) where investors and traders
can suggest topics they want to learn
IDFC Mutual Fund renamed to 'Bandhan Mutual Fund'
 The IDFC Mutual Fund (MF) is proposed to be renamed as Bandhan Mutual Fund in December
2022.
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 Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted “no objection” to IDFC Mutual Fund
for its proposed change in ownership.
 IDFC Mutual fund has been acquired by a consortium comprising Bandhan Financial Holdings
Limited (BFHL), GIC, and ChrysCapital.
 Bandhan Bank CEO: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
RBI implements 4 tiered regulatory norms for Urban co-operative banks
 With an aim to strengthen their financial soundness, the RBI on 01 December 2022 announced
to adopt four-tiered regulatory framework for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) based on size
of deposits.
 An expert committee, headed by N S Vishwanathan had recommended a four-tiered regulatory
framework based on size of deposits of the banks and their area of operations, among other
suggestions.
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Books and Authors Current Affairs | December 2022

A book titled “Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond” released
 C Rangarajan authored a book titled “Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond” in
December 2022.
 It was published by the Penguin Business (Penguin Group).
 The book is the memoir of Dr C. Rangarajan, an Indian economist, a former Member of
Parliament, and the 19th Governor of the RBI.
 It discusses India’s transition from its post-independence planning era to the present times.
A book titled ‘The Indian Navy@75 Reminiscing the Voyage’ released
 A book titled, ‘The Indian Navy@75 Reminiscing the Voyage’ authored by Commodore Ranjit B
Rai (Retd) and defence journalist Aritra Banerjee released in December 2022.
 It gives the information about the exploits and sacrifices of the British-era Royal Indian Navy
(RIN) during World War 2 that were omitted by British historians who could not digest the Royal
Indian Navy’s mutiny in 1946.
A book ‘Fit At Any Age’ launched by Retd. Air Marshal PV Iyer
 Air Marshal PV Iyer (retd.) launched his book ‘Fit At Any Age’ at India International Centre, New
Delhi in December 2022.
 He shared anecdotes from his life to explain how he became motivated to work out daily.
 He also writes about why it’s important to work out and why one’s journey toward fitness should
start early.
 The book is published by Bloomsbury India.
A book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times” by M. Obama
 A book titled "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times", written by Michelle Obama,
has been published by Crown Publishing.
 It inspire readers to examine their own lives, identify their sources of gladness, and connect
meaningfully in a turbulent world.
 In the book she shares her habits and practices to overcome her feelings of fear, helplessness
and self doubt.
Author Mansi Gulati releases her Book 'Miracles of Face Yoga'
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 Mansi Gulati, the Founder of Manasvani, released her book 'Miracles of Face Yoga', in Dec'22.
 It has also been appreciated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu.
 The book 'Face Yoga' is a comprehensive work on face yoga written in lucid and simple
language which can be easily understood by beginners.
 Face yoga utilises a series of facial exercises to tone the muscles on the face.
A book "Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History" launched
 A new book, "Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History" launched in November 2022.
 The book is written by Vikram Sampath and published by Penguin, India.
 It is an anthology of 15 stories of men and women and their indomitable spirit of freedom and
courage.
 The book was launched by Rajeev Chandrashekhar, MoS for Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship.
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Business and Economy Current Affairs | December 2022

Gross Direct Tax Collections for FY 2022-23 register growth of 25.90%
 The Gross collection of Direct Taxes has registered a growth of 25 .90% which stood at Rs
13,63,649 cr in the financial year 2022-23.
 The Gross collection in the corresponding period stood at Rs 10,83,150 cr.
 The Net Direct tax collection for FY 2022-23 stood at 11,35,754 crore rupees, registering a growth
of 19.81%.
 For the corresponding period, it was recorded at Rs 9,47,959 cr.
US Federal Reserve raises key interest rate for the 7th time
 The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the seventh time in 2022.
 The central bank boosted its benchmark rate a half-point to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5
percent, its highest level in 15 years.
 The policymakers forecast that their key short-term rate will reach a range of 5 percent to 5.25
percent by the end of 2023.
48th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi
 The 48th GST Council meeting was held in New Delhi on 17 December 2022.
 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting.
 Tax rates, rules, and regulations under GST are governed by the Council, which consists of the
Finance minister, and her counterparts.
 Monetary threshold will be increased, from the current ₹5 crore to ₹20 crore, for launching legal
proceedings against offenders.
Centre to set borrowing limit for states at 3.5% of GSDP in FY24
 The Centre will set the borrowing limit for states in FY24 at 3.5% of gross state domestic product
(GSDP).
 Another 50 bps (basis points) window for states will be given if they carry out reforms in the
power sector, taking the total space to 4%.
 For states, the 15th Finance Commission had recommended a fiscal deficit limit of 4% for FY22,
3.5% in FY23 and 3% during FY24-26.
India’s First Payment Gateway to support Credit Cards on UPI
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 Razorpay becomes India’s First Payment Gateway to support Credit Cards on UPI.
 The customers of HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank and Indian Bank can avail the
benefits of this.
 This offering is in line with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) & the Reserve
Bank of India’s (RBI) latest innovation in the digital space.
 Shashank Kumar is the MD & Co-founder, Razorpay.
New Nifty Bharat Bond Index launched by NSE
 Nifty Bharat Bond Index, April 2033, has been launched within the Nifty Bharat Bond Index
series.
 The Bharat Bond Index series follows a target maturity date structure wherein each index in the
series measures the performance of a portfolio of 'AAA' rated bonds issued by government
owned entities maturing in a specific year.
ADB approves $780mn loan to improve connectivity of Chennai Metro
 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 5 Dec 2022 approved financing of $780 million to build
new lines for Chennai’s metro rail and improve the network’s connectivity with bus and feeder
services.
 The project will construct 10.1 km of an elevated section between Sholinganallur to State
Industries Promotion Corporation.
 ADB was founded in 1966.
 Headquarters: Manila (Philippines)
India’s first Surety Bond Insurance product to be launched
 India’s first ever Surety Bond insurance product is going to be launched on December 19, 2022.
 This was informed by Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
 Surety bonds are different from corporate bonds and financial guarantees.
 Surety bonds refer to the performance or delivery obligation to complete the insured project.
Reserve Bank of India raises repo rate by 35 basis points
 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked the policy repo rate - for a fifth consecutive time - by
35 basis points to 6.25 %.
 The key interest rate has been hiked a total of 190 basis points - by 50 basis points thrice since
June, and once by 40 basis points - during an off-cycle meet in May 2022.
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 The FY23 real GDP forecast had been lowered to 6.8%.

India’s coal production increases by 11.66 % to 75.87 mn ton in Nov
 India’s total coal production has increased by 11.66 per cent to 75.87 Million Ton (MT) from 67.94
MT during November 2022 as compared to November 2021.
 24 mines out of the top 37 mines in coal production have produced more than 100 per cent and
production of five mines stood between 80 and 100 percent.
 During the period, Coal based power generation has also registered a growth of 16.28%.
World Bank upgrades India’s GDP growth forecast for 2022-23 to 6.9%
 The World Bank has informed that the Indian economy is set to grow at 6.9 per cent in 2022-23,
raising its forecast of 6.5 per cent growth made in October 2022.
 It however saw the government meeting the fiscal deficit target of 6.4 per cent of the GDP in
2022-23.
 World Bank expects the inflation at 7.1 per cent in current fiscal year.
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Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs |

December 2022
CJI formed committee to conduct accessibility audit of SC premises
 Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has constituted a committee headed by SC judge
Justice S Ravindra Bhat to conduct an audit of "physical and functional access" of the Supreme
Court premises in December 2022.
 It will prepare a report on the accessibility audit, result of the survey of persons with disability
and recommendations/proposals geared towards removing the barriers to access.
Kirit Parikh panel recommends pricing freedom of Gas from January 2026
 The Kirit Parekh panel set up by the government of India to review the gas pricing formula in
India has submitted its report to the Govt of India on 30 November.
 It has recommended to deregulate gas prices in India by Jan 1, 2026.
 In Sept'22, the govt constituted the committee, led by former Planning Commission member Kirit
Parikh, to review the gas pricing formula to ensure a fair price.
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Defence Current Affairs | December 2022

IAF successfully test fires Extended Version of Brahmos-Air Missile
 It was an BrahMos Air launched Missile.
 Missile was tested against a Ship Target from a SU-30MKI aircraft.
 IAF has achieved a significant capability boost to carry out precision strikes from SU-30MKI
aircraft against land and sea targets over very long ranges.
 This technology gives the IAF a strategic reach and allows it to dominate future battlefields
Indian Army to deploy Pralay missiles along China, Pakistan borders
 The Union Defence ministry approved a proposal on 25 December 2022 to buy around 120
'Pralay' ballistic missiles to be deployed along the China, and Pakistan borders.
 The missile will be inducted first into the Indian Air Force and then into the Indian Army.
 It is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by the DRDO for battlefield
use.
 It has a range of 150 to 500 km.
India-Japan to conduct 1st air combat exercise “Veer Guardian” in 2023
 Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are set to hold their maiden
bilateral air exercise, “Veer Guardian 23”, from January 16 to 26, 2023 at Hyakuri air base and
Iruma air base in Japan.
 Japan also participated for the first time in the multilateral exercise MILAN hosted by the Indian
Navy in February 2022.
 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): General Anil Chauhan
Defence Ministry approves defence acquisition proposals
 The Defence Acquisition Council, DAC has approved Acceptance of Necessity for 24 Capital
Acquisition Proposals worth Rs 84,328 cr for the Armed Forces and Indian Coast Guard.
 The decision to this effect was taken in DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
on 22 Dec'22.
 It will equip the Indian Army with Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles, Light Tanks and Mounted
Gun System.
Indian Navy launches INS Arnala; first ship of ASW SWC Project
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 Arnala, the first ship of the ASW SWC Project, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders &
Engineers for the Indian Navy was launched on Dec 20, 2022 at Kattupalli, Chennai.
 The ship has been named Arnala to signify the strategic maritime importance accorded to the
island of Arnala.
 The contract for building 8 ASW SWC ships was signed between Defence Ministry and GRSE,
Kolkata in Apr 2019.
INSV Tarini to participate in 50th 'Cape Town to Rio Race 2023'
 INSV Tarini will participate in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023.
 It will be flagged off from Cape Town on 2nd January, 2023 and will culminate at Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil.
 The Cape Town - Rio de Janeiro is one of the most prestigious Trans-Atlantic ocean races.
 INS Tarini is known for circumnavigating the globe with an all-women officer crew titled ‘Navika
Sagar Parikrama’ in 2017.
Fifth Scorpene submarine 'Vagir' delivered to Indian Navy
 The fifth submarine of the Project – 75, Kalvari Class submarines, Yard 11879 was delivered to
the Indian Navy on 20 Dec'22.
 Project – 75 includes indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design.
 These submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai,
under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France.
 Vagir commenced the sea trials from 1 Feb.
INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile, commissioned into Navy
 Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, on 18 Dec 2022, commissioned INS Mormugao, a P15B
stealth-guided missile destroyer, into the Indian Navy in Mumbai.
 It is the second warship under the navy’s Project-15B under which two more warships will be
delivered by 2025.
 The first P-15B warship, Visakhapatnam, was commissioned in Mumbai in November 2021.
India test fires Agni-V ballistic missile
 India test fired Agni-V, ballistic missile with a range of over 5,000 km, on 15 Dec 2022.
 The test-firing of the missile was done from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast.
 It is long-range surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile.
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 The missile which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, has been developed by the Defence
Research and Development organisation (DRDO).
16th edition of Indo-Nepal joint training exercise to begin on 16 Dec
 The 16th edition of Indo-Nepal joint training exercise 'Ex- Surya Kiran' will be conducted at
Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi, Nepal from 16 Dec 2022.
 It aims to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare & counter terrorism operations in
mountainous terrain.
 It was first started in 2011.
 The 15th edition of Surya Kiran had taken place on September 20, 2021, in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand.
Indo-Kazakhstan joint military exercise (Ex- KAZIND) begins on 15 Dec
 The armies of India and Kazakhstan are jointly conducting the training exercise KAZIND at
Umroi in Meghalaya.
 The 6th edition of the joint exercise is being carried out from December 15 to 28, 2022.
 Indian Army's soldiers of the 11 Gorkha Rifles are participating in the exercise while the
Kazakhstan army is being represented by troops of the Regional Command, South.
Ex Sanchaar Bodh conducted by Indian Army's Airawat Division
 Indian Army's Airawat Division conducted Ex Sanchaar Bodh in the extensive obstacle-ridden
terrain of Punjab in December 2022.
 Tactical communication capabilities were validated in the exercise and the determination to
win at any cost in the face of adversity was also confirmed in practice.
 The Indian 1 Armoured Division, under II Corps, is headquartered at Patiala.
7th edition of US-India Naval Exercise Sangam held in Goa
 The 7th edition of exercise Sangam, a joint Naval Special Forces exercise between Indian Navy
Marcos and US Navy SEARs was held in Goa in Dec 2022.
 Marcos from INS Abhimanyu together aims to exchange ideas and experiences on various
aspects of maritime special operations.
 Exercise Sangam was first conducted in 1994 and is an important military and diplomatic
initiative between the countries.
Indian Navy ships participating in IFR-22 at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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 Indian Navy ships Kochi, Kavaratti and Sumedha arrived in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh to
participate in the maiden International Fleet Review (IFR) being conducted by the Bangladesh
Navy (BN).
 The ships are taking part in a variety of activities in IFR-22 from 6-9 December 2022.
 All three ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors and carry multi-role
helicopters.
New Design of President's Standard and Colour unveiled
 President of India has approved introduction of a new design for the President’s Standard and
Colour and Indian Navy Crest for the Indian Navy.
 These were unveiled at Visakhapatnam on Navy Day on 4 Dec 2022.
 The erstwhile design of the President’s Standard and Colour for the Indian Navy was instituted
on 6 Sep 2017.
 The Crest has been amended to replace the foul anchor with a Clear Anchor.
Indian Naval Ship Shivalik and Kamorta visit Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
 Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 2
December 2022.
 The ships would be undertaking numerous professional interactions with the Vietnam People's
Navy during the visit.
 The two ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, carry multi-role
helicopters and symbolise India's advanced warship building capabilities.
Army holds ‘Sudarshan Prahar’ exercise in Rajasthan on 1 December 2022
 Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps carried out Exercise Sudarshan Prahar in the deserts of
Rajasthan on 1 Dec 2022
 The exercise focused on the synergized application of combat power through the integration of
force multipliers & practicing new battle techniques in an integrated all-arms environment.
 Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Pande
 Indian Army Headquarters: New Delhi
12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior concluded in Maharashtra
 The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between Singapore and Indian
Army concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali.
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 The exercise included participation by both sides in a joint computer war game as part of the
joint planning process.
 India was among the first countries to set up diplomatic relations after the independence of
Singapore on 24 August 1965.
Joint HADR Exercise 'Samanvay 2022' concludes in Agra
 The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’
was conducted at Air Force Station, Agra from 28 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022.
 It is an annual joint multi-agency exercise involving various stakeholders from India and
representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was the chief guest of the ceremony.
Indian Coast Guard conducts the 24th NOS-DCP and Preparedness meeting
 Indian Coast Guard on 30 November conducted the 24th National Oil Spill Disaster
Contingency Plan (NOS-DCP) and Preparedness Meeting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
 During the meeting, national capabilities were reviewed to respond to any oil and chemical spill
contingency in Indian waters.
 Currently, India stands sixth in the world as a major chemical importer country.
ICG Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III commissioned in Chennai
 Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron was commissioned by DG
VS Pathaniaon on 30 Nov at ICG Air Station, Chennai.
 A total of 16 ALH Mk-III aircraft have been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard in a phased
manner and four of these aircraft are positioned in Chennai.
 The ALH Mk-III helicopters, indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs |

December 2022
Delhi government approved its draft Solar Policy 2022
 The 2022 policy revises the installed capacity proposed by the 2016 policy from 2,000 MW to
6,000 MW by 2025.
 It aims to increase the share of solar energy in Delhi’s electricity demand from the current 9 %
to 25 % in 3 years – the highest in India.
 It also aims to create a unified single-window state portal to provide information about the
benefits of solar PV systems.
MOHUA launched City Beauty Competition
 It is a new ranking system of cities based on their beautification.
 It has been launched by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
 It aims to encourage & recognize efforts taken by the ULBs to transform cities & wards across
India and create beautiful public spaces.
 Cities will be ranked on the 5 broad pillars which are Accessibility, Amenities, Activities,
Aesthetics, and Ecology.
Ministry of Railways launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
 Ministry of Railways has launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
 The scheme aims to modernize railway stations across India.
 It also aims to create master plans to enhance the facilities including and beyond the Minimum
Essential Amenities (MEA).
 Infrastructural development will be ensured for more than 1,000 stations under this scheme.
Geospatial policy gets Union Cabinet nod
 The Union Cabinet has approved the National Geospatial Policy.
 It seeks to boost entrepreneurship for the socio-economic development of the country.
 The policy also seeks to promote the use of geospatial products and services, generate useful
insights from geospatial data and strengthen India's geospatial infrastructure and capabilities.
PM Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) renamed as PM VIKAS Scheme
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 Central government has renamed the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) as
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme in Dec 2022.
 It converges five erstwhile schemes of the Ministry viz. Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari
Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil.
 It is a skill development initiative of the union govt for recognition and standardisation of skills.
UN recognises Namami Gange as one of the top 10 World Renew Flagships
 The United Nations has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate India’s sacred
River Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world.
 NMCG receives award at a function in 15th conference of parties to the convention on
biodiversity in Montreal, Canada.
 Namami Gange was selected from over 150 such initiatives from 70 countries across the globe.
Govt allocates Rs 1037.90 crore to New India Literacy Programme
 The Union government has allocated a total financial outlay of Rs 1037.90 crore for the five-year
New India Literacy Programme (NILP) on December 12, 2022.
 The government has announced a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
 NILP for implementation during five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27.
 The Central and State shares are in the ratio of 60:40 for all States other than North Eastern
Region (NER).
Government starts Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna (PMAAGY)
 Under PMAAGY, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to develop 36,428 villages with at least 50%
tribal population and 500 Scheduled Tribes into model tribal villages.
 It is a modified version of ‘Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme’ and will be
implemented during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
 The objective is to achieve integrated socio-economic development of selected villages.
Tamil Nadu CM launched scheme to promote welfare of Sanitation Workers
 CM M K Stalin launched the Sanitation Workers Development Scheme in Madurai.
 He also launched a mobile app "SHWAS" (Sanitation Workers Health Welfare and Safety)
 It aims to protect the welfare of sanitary workers in the state.
 Under the scheme, safety equipment like gloves & boots will be distributed to beneficiaries.
 It will ensure proper education for the children of conservancy workers.
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PM SVANidhi Scheme Extended

 The Government of India has extended the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM
SVANidhi) Scheme beyond March, 2022.
 ‘SVANidhi Se Samriddhi’ was launched in January 2021 to map the socio-economic profile of the
PM SVANidhi beneficiaries and their families.
 42 lakh street vendors are to be provided benefits under PM SVANidhi Scheme by December,
2024.
Union Govt launches national campaign for Digital Life Certification
 Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare launched a nationwide campaign for the
promotion of Digital Life Certificate for Central Government pensioners in Dec'22.
 The objective of the campaign is to promote the use of Face Authentication technology and
Digital Life Certificates to ensure transparency.
 As of Nov 2022, 2.82 lakh DLCs have been created through Face authentication.
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Days and Events Current Affairs | December 2022

30 Dec 2022 marks the 51st death anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai
 Born on August 12, 1919.
 Founded Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad in the year 1947.
 He set up Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962 and renamed it
as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.
 He set up India’s first rocket launch site in Thumba.
 He was mastermind behind India’s first satellite, Aryabhata.
 He was founding member of IIM Ahmedabad.
INC marks its 138th Foundation Day on December 28,2022
 Every year on December 28, the Indian National Congress (INC) celebrates its foundation day.
 First session of the INC was held on December 28, 1885.
 It was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Bombay.
 Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of congress.
 It was atteneded by 72 delegates form across the country.
PM Modi paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on "Parkash Purab"
 PM Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the sacred occasion of
Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
 The Parkash Parv marks the birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh guru.
 When his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was executed by Aurangzeb, Guru Gobind Singh was
formally installed as the leader of the Sikhs at the age of nine, becoming the 10th Sikh Guru.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: 27 December
 International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed every year on December 27 to create
awareness about the pandemic.
 It aims to facilitate exchange of information, dissemination of scientific knowledge and ensure
exchange of best practices at the international level.
 The UN General Assembly on December 7, 2020 declared December 27 as the International Day
for Pandemic Preparedness.
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Petroleum Ministry organizes “Dance to Decarbonize” event in New Delhi

 The Petroleum and Natural Gas ministry has organised a one-day event the “Dance to
Decarbonize” to produce renewable energy on 23 Dec'22.
 The renewable energy produced by dance will be utilized to charge electric vehicles.
 Through the use of dance and music, the event hopes to increase participation in the
sustainability topic.
 India has set a goal of attaining net-zero emissions by 2070.
PM Modi to participate in first 'Veer Bal Diwas' programme on 26 Dec
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a program marking the first ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ at
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi on 26th December 2022.
 On the Prakash Purab, 2022 PM Narendra Modi announced that 26th December will be
observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Sahibzadas
Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
Good Governance Day: 25 December
 Every year 25 December is observed as Good Governance Day to mark the birth anniversary of
the 10th Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
 It is observed to increase public access to government programs and services via good
governance.
 It was established with the slogan "Good Governance through e-Governance."
 It was started in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
National Consumer Rights Day: 24 December
 National Consumer Rights Day is observed on 24 December every year.
 The Consumer Protection Act, of 1986 received the assent of the President on this day.
 The theme for 2022 is “Fair Digital Finance.”
 It also provides awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities.
 While World Consumer Day is celebrated on 15th March every year.
National Farmer's Day: 23 December
 Kisan Divas or Farmer's Day in India or National Farmer's Day is celebrated on 23 December
every year.
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 The day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of our India's fifth Prime Minister Choudhry
Charan Singh.
 He played an important part in the enactment and drafting of numerous agricultural reform
bills.
 The theme for 2022 is: “Igniting Young Minds By Innovative Farmers"
National Mathematics Day: 22 December
 National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 Dec every year to commemorate the birth
anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
 He was born in 1887 in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
 In 1911 Ramanujan published the 1st of his papers in the Journal of the Indian Mathematical
Society.
 1729 is known as the Ramanujan Number.
 He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1918
Sashastra Seema Bal commemorates ‘59th Raising Day’
 Sashastra Seema Bal commemorated its ‘59th Raising Day’ on 20 December 2022.
 Sashastra Seema Bal, SSB is a border guarding force of India, which guards the nation’s border
with Nepal and Bhutan.
 It is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces and it works under the administration of the
Ministry of Home Affairs.
International Human Solidarity Day: 20 December
 International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December every year to highlight the
importance of unity in diversity.
 It was introduced by the UN General Assembly during the 2005 World Summit and was formally
established on 22 December 2005.
 The theme for the year 2022 is "promote solidarity among all and encourage people to work
together towards eliminating hunger on a global scale."
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates Good Governance Week 2022
 Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated
Good Governance Week 2022 in New Delhi on 19 December 2022.
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 The Minister also launched a five day “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” a nationwide Campaign, to
commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
International Migrants Day: 18 December
 International Migrants Day is celebrated on 18 December every year to raise awareness about
the protection of migrants and refugees.
 On 18 December 1990, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the International
Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their
Families.
 Theme for 2022: Integrating migrants into primary health care.
Minority Rights Day: 18 December
 Every year on 18 December, Minority Rights Day is observed to promote the rights of Minority
communities in India.
 The United Nations on December 18, 1992 adopted and broadcast the Statement on the
individual's Rights belonging to Religious or Linguistic National or Ethnic Minorities.
 The theme of Minority Rights Day 2022 is “All in 4 Minority Rights”
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 72nd death anniversary: 15 December 2022
 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 72nd death anniversary was observed on 15 Dec'22.
 He served as the first Deputy PM and Home Minister of India from 1947-50.
 He was appointed as the 49th President of the Indian National Congress.
 He is also known as the ‘Iron Man of India' and is often called the "patron saint of India's civil
servants" for having established the modern All India Services system.
Vijay Diwas: 16 December
 Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to honor the victory of Indian armed forces
over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
 On December 16, 1971, India won the war against Pakistan after fighting for 13 days.
 The chief of the Pakistani forces, General A. K. Niazi surrendered to the joint forces of the Indian
Army and Bangladesh's Mukti Bahini, along with 93,000 Pakistani troops.
PM Modi attends Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary programme
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a program commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th
birth anniversary, on 13th Dec'22.
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 Aurobindo Ghose was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872.

 He was a nationalist, poet, educationist, and philosopher.
 From 1902 to 1910, he participated in India's freedom movement.
 PM Modi released a commemorative coin and postage stamp in honor of Sri Aurobindo.
National Energy Conservation Day: 14 December
 Since 1991, it is celebrated every year on 14 December by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under
the Ministry of Power.
 It aims to raise awareness about the need for energy and its conservation in daily life.
 President will felicitate the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards, and National
Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards and also launch the EV Yatra Portal on the occasion.
UNICEF Day: 11 December
 The UNICEF Day is observed on December 11 every year .
 The UN General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, as the UN International
Children’s Emergency Fund to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of
children devastated due to World War II.
 The theme for 2022 is: "All girls deserve better—the world deserves better."
 UNICEF Headquarters: New York
SAARC Charter Day 2022
 The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Charter Day is observed every year on
8th December.
 On this day in 1985, SAARC Charter was adopted in Dhaka during the first summit of the group.
 2022 marks the 38th anniversary of the regional group.
 The charter was signed by leaders of SAARC countries i.e Government of Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
10 December: Human Rights Day
 Human Rights Day is celebrated annually around the world on 10 December every year.
 The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and
proclamation, on 10 December 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
 The 2022 Theme of Human Rights Day is 'Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.'
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51st anniversary of Longewala battle celebrated as Parakram Diwas

 On the 51st anniversary of India's victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war, India
celebrated Parakram Diwas on 5 December 2022.
 The event was held at Jaisalmer Military Station and Longewala War Memorial in Rajasthan.
 The Longewala battle between India and Pakistan in 1971 was one of the biggest and most
decisive battles, which is registered in the Golden words in History.
International Anti-Corruption Day: 9 December
 International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how
corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.
 International Anti Corruption Day 2022 Theme is “UNCAC at 20: Uniting the World Against
Corruption”.
 The UNGA designated 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day in 2005.
India to host 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas in Indore in January 2023
 India will be hosting the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas in Indore from 8-10 January 2023.
 Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, will be the Chief
Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD).
 Australian Member of Parliament (MP) Zaneta Mascarenhas will be the guest of honour at the
Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which will be held on 8 January, 2023.
'Maitiri Diwas’ celebrated on 6 December 2022
 The 51st anniversary of ‘Maitri Diwas’ marking the recognition granted to Bangladesh by India
in 1971 was celebrated in Dhaka on 6 Dec'22.
 The event was organized by the Embassy of India in Dhaka.
 Minister for Liberation of Bangladesh A.K.M Haque was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
 The decision to observe Dec 6 as ‘Maitri Diwas’ was taken by the PMs of respective countries in
Mar'21.
Armed Forces Flag Day: 7 December
 Every year on December 7, India commemorates Armed Forces Flag Day to raise donations for
the welfare of the Armed Forces Staff.
 On 28th August 1949, the Ministry of Defence decided to celebrate this day, to honor the
soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
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 The welfare schemes are funded by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) which was
instituted Govt of India.
International Civil Aviation Day: 7 December
 International Civil Aviation day is celebrated on 7 Dec every year to raise awareness about the
role that international civil aviation plays and its importance.
 The International Civil Aviation Organisation is a UN body that takes care of international
standards for aviation safety.
 In 1996, the UN's General Assembly declared this day to be observed as International Civil
Aviation Day.
Opening Ceremony of Intl Year of Millets 2023 held in Rome, Italy
 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organized an opening
ceremony for the International Year of Millets 2023 in Rome, Italy on 6 Dec 2022.
 India sponsored the proposal for the International Year of Millets 2023 which was accepted by
the UN's General Assembly.
 In India, millets are primarily a Kharif crop, requiring less water and agricultural inputs.
Dr. BR Ambedkar’s 66th death anniversary: 6 December
 India observes 6 Dec as Mahaparinirvan Divas to mark the death anniversary of Dr. BR
Ambedkar.
 On 6 Dec 1956, he passed away.
 The day is observed to commemorate his contribution to society.
 BR Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, was born on April 14, 1891.
 He was also among the 7 members of the drafting committee who prepared a draft of the
Constitution of independent India.
Parakram Diwas celebrated in Rajasthan on 5 December
 To mark the 51st anniversary of India's victory in the Longewala battle during the 1971 war,
Parakram Diwas was celebrated at Longewala War Memorial in Rajasthan on December 5,
2022.
 Several programs will be organized on this occasion at the Sagat Singh Stadium.
 The Longewala battle between India and Pakistan in 1971 was one of the biggest and most
decisive battles.
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World Soil Day: 5 December

 World Soil Day (WSD) is held every year on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the
importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
 In December 2013 the UN General Assembly designated 5 December 2014 as the first official
World Soil Day.
 World Soil Day 2022 Theme: “Soils: where food begins”
International Volunteer Day: 5 December
 International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on 5 December every year to promote
volunteerism at local, national, and international levels.
 The United Nations General Assembly notified in its resolution of 20 November 1997 that 2001
will be observed as the International Year of Volunteers (IYV).
 The theme of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2022 is "solidarity through volunteering"
Indian Navy Day : 4 December
 Indian Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and
role of the Indian Navy in the country.
 December 4 was chosen as that day in 1971 during Operation Trident.
 The Indian Navy sank 4 Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani
Navy personnel.
 Chhatrapati Shivaji is called the father of the Indian Navy.
Union Minister of Labour chaired the 189th meeting of ESIC
 The 189th Meeting of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation was held on 4 Dec'22 in New
Delhi.
 It was held under the Chairmanship of Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Labour and
Employment.
 The ‘Nirman Se Shakti’ initiative has been started to strengthen and modernize the
infrastructure of ESIS hospitals and dispensaries in a phased manner
 ESIC Founded:1952
DRI celebrates its 65th Founding Day on 5 December 2022
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 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is celebrating its 65th Founding Day on 5th-6th
Dec 2022.
 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the 2-day event along with the
Union MoS for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary.
 DRI is the premier intelligence and enforcement agency on anti-smuggling matters.
 It came into existence on 4th December 1957.
 DRI Headquarters: New Delhi
R. Venkataraman's 109th Birth Anniversary: 4 December 2022
 R. Venkataraman's 109th Birth Anniversary is celebrated on 4 December every year.
 R.Venkataraman was born in Rajamadam village near Tanjore district in Tamil Nadu on
December 4, 1910.
 He served as Union Minister and as the eighth president of India.
 He participated in the Quit India Movement in 1942.
 He was appointed as a member of the Constituent Assembly.
Gita Mahotsav: 3 December
 Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Shri Krishna explained the Gita Gyan to Arjuna. It is observed
on Ekadashi tithi (11th day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha.
 In 2022, Gita Jayanti is celebrated on 03 December 2022.
 It is believed the Bhagavad Gita was revealed to Arjuna by Krishna on the battlefield of
Kurukshetra.
 It is the 5159th Anniversary of the sacred book Gita.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: 3 December
 The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed on December 3 every year
to spread awareness about the rights and well-being of people with disabilities.
 International Day of Persons with Disabilities began in 1992 by United Nations.
 Theme: "Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an
accessible and equitable world."
World Computer Literacy Day: 2 December
 World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on December 2 every year.
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 It is celebrated to address the digital divide that affects millions across the world and make
computers more accessible to everyone.
 World Computer Literacy Day was first marked in 2001 by an Indian company, the National
Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the institute.
National Pollution Control Day 2022 observed on December 2
 National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on 2 December in India.
 The day is recognized to commemorate the precious lives that were lost in the Bhopal Gas
Tragedy.
 The main aim and objectives of celebrating the National Pollution Prevention Day 2022 in India
is to create awareness among people about the judicious use of industries to prevent uncalled-
for industrial disasters.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: 2 December
 The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated on December 2 every year.
 The day is observed to remind us of the evils of enslavement, forced labor and sexual
exploitation, and trafficking and to eliminate slavery practiced in our time.
 The theme of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is 'Stories of Courage: Resistance to
Slavery and Unity against Racism.'
Nagaland celebrates 60th statehood day on 01 December 2022
 Nagaland on 01 December 2022, celebrated its 60th statehood day.
 It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1963.
 On the occasion, the Chief Minister launched the SAHYOG project of Nagaland Police and also
flagged off Nagaland Police Special Operation Group Vehicles.
 Capital: Kohima
 Chief minister: Neiphiu Rio
 Governor: Jagdish Mukhi
58th Raising Day of BSF celebrated on 01 December
 The 58th Raising Day of the Border Security Forces (BSF) was celebrated on 01 December 2022.
 BSF was established on 1 December 1965 for ensuring security on the borders of India.
 Currently, BSF comprises 2.65 lakh personnel, deployed across the international border in 193
battalions.
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 BSF Director General: Pankaj Kumar Singh

 BSF Headquarters: New Delhi
World AIDS Day: 1 December
 World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year to raise awareness and knowledge about
HIV and a call to move toward ending the HIV epidemic.
 United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, abbreviated to UNAIDS came into existence in 1996.
 The theme for World AIDS Day 2022 is “Rock the Ribbon.”
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International Current Affairs | December 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new Prime Minister
 Netanyahu took oath as Israel's prime minister for the 6th time in December 2022.
 Netanyahu, who is already Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister, has the support of 63
lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset (Israeli parliament).
 He previously held office from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021.
 Israel Capital: Jerusalem
Zelenskyy’s 10-Point Peace Plan
 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a 10-point peace plan to end the war with
Russia.
 Russian President Putin expressing his willingness to come to the negotiating table is reason
behind this plan.
 plan focuses on various key areas, including nuclear & energy security, the release of POWs, the
implementation of the UN Charter & the restoration of territorial integrity,
Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project handed over to DGPC
 The 720 MW project is a joint project between India & Bhutan.
 Indian Govt. provided the financial and technical assistance for the construction of this project.
 The commissioning of this hydroelectric power project has increased the electrical power
generation capacity of Bhutan by 44 per cent.
 The Project was handed over to the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in Bhutan.
Russia bans oil supplies to countries that introduced price caps
 Russia has announced to ban oil supplies to countries that have introduced price caps on
Russian oil and petroleum products in response to Moscow's operation in Ukraine.
 President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree in this regard.
 The decree will be in effect for five months from 1st February until 1st July 2023.
 Russia is the world’s second-largest oil exporter after Saudi Arabia.
Spain Passes New Transgender Law
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 The lower house of the Spain approved a measure allowing individuals over the age of 16 to
change their legally recorded gender without the need for medical supervision.
 It also abolishes a restriction on banned lesbian couples from registering their children under
both parents' names and forbids the use of so-called conversion therapies to repress sexual
orientation or gender identity.
Sitiveni Rabuka Becomes Fiji's New Prime Minister
 Sitiveni Rabuka has been appointed as the Fiji's new prime minister on 24 December 2022.
 In the 55 member Parliament of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka secured 28 votes against Bainimarama's 27
votes.
 Fiji will have three deputy prime ministers in Biman Prasad (finance), Viliame Gavoka (tourism),
and Manoa Kamikamica (external trade) under the coalition arrangement.
 Fiji Capital: Suva
Nepal elected member of UN’s Peacebuilding Commission
 Nepal has been elected a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) at the 56th plenary
meeting of the United Nations General Assembly for a tenure of two years.
 The membership will be effective from 1st January 2023.
 Alongside Nepal, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, and Rwanda were also elected from the category
of Troop and Police Contributors to UN Missions.
UAE to host the 13th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Meet in 2024
 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 13th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial
meeting in February 2024.
 The WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 12 to June 17,
2022.
 The Ministerial Conference is the topmost decision-making body of the WTO and usually meets
every two years.
 Director General of WTO : Dr Ngozi -Okonjo-Iweala
Nations adopt Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
 The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global
Biodiversity Framework (GBF) on Dec 19, 2022.
 The framework has 23 targets that the world needs to achieve by 2030.
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 The countries will monitor and report every five years or less on a large set of indicators related
to progress.
 Signatories aim to ensure $200 billion per year for conservation initiatives.
NASA launches international mission ‘SWOT’ to survey Earth’s water
 The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the French space agency
Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) jointly launched the Surface Water and Ocean
Topography (SWOT) mission to track nearly all the water on Earth’s surface on 16 December
2022.
 The SWOT mission was launched through a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space
Force Base in California, USA.
Indian-origin Leo Varadkar elected as Ireland's new Prime Minister
 Indian origin Leo Varadkar was elected as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland for the
second time on 17 December 2022.
 Michael Martin has become the Deputy PM and Foreign Minister.
 In a special session in the lower house of the Irish parliament, Dail voted to approve Leo
Varadkar’s nomination as the Prime Minister.
 The lower house of the parliament is called Dail.
US President Joe Biden signs gay marriage lagislation
 US President Joe Biden signed gay marriage law in Dec 2022.
 This law establishes statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages.
 This law officially repeals the Marriage Act of 1996, which defined marriage as between a man
and a woman.
 As of 2022, marriage between same-sex couples is legally recognized in 33 countries including
Argentina, Australia, etc.
G-7 agrees $15.5B energy deal with Vietnam to cut emissions
 The Group of Seven (G-7) rich industrialised nations has approved an agreement to provide
$15.5 billion to Vietnam.
 The aim is to help Vietnam reduce its emissions to “net zero” by 2050, a goal which experts say
needs to be met globally to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
 The $15.5 billion of funding will come from public and private sources in 3-5 years.
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Kosovo formally applies to join EU

 Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti submitted a bid for Kosovo to join the European Union.
 PM Kurti presented the application in Prague to the Czech Republic, holders of the EU's rotating
presidency.
 Kosovo is the only country in its region which has not still applied to join the EU.
 Kosovo is not a member of the United Nations, and five EU state have refused to recognise its
statehood.
Peru declares 30-day state of emergency
 Peru’s new government led by president Dina Boluarte has declared a 30-day national state of
emergency to quell violent demonstrations.
 There was violent protest following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo a
week ago.
 Protesters were calling for reinstatement of Castillo.
 The emergency provision suspends the right to gather and move freely across the entire
country.
Iran removed from UN Commission on the Status of Women
 United Nations member states have removed Iran from UN women’s rights group on 15 Dec
2022.
 The resolution was proposed by the US to “remove with immediate effect the Islamic Republic of
Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term.
 A UN report released in March 2021 described Iranian women and girls as treated like “second
class citizens.”
New Zealand passes tobacco law to ban smoking for next generation
 In a remarkable step, New Zealand has adopted a measure that will prohibit the sale of
cigarettes to anybody born on or after January 1, 2009.
 New Zealand is believed to be the first country in the world to implement the annually rising
smoking age.
 The restrictions will take effect in 2023, with New Zealand aiming to be "smoke-free" by 2025.
World Bank launches its flagship Gender Toolkit
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 World Bank launched a Gender Toolkit based on “Enabling gender-responsive urban mobility
and public spaces” in December 2022.
 It aims at bringing under spotlight the gender issues surrounding mobility and city design.
 It offers resources to help and address gender-disaggregated mobility patterns, reinforce
policies, and create an infrastructure that will suit their requirements.
US prints its first-ever currency with two women's signatures
 The Treasury (United States of America's Finance Ministry) printed the first US banknotes
(currency notes) with two women's signatures in December 2022.
 The new currency notes of $1 and $5 value carry the signature of the Secretary of Treasury
(American Finance Minister) Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba.
 The United States currency notes are popularly called Greenback.
UAE successfully launches first ever Arab-Built lunar spacecraft
 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried into space the first ever Arab-built lunar spacecraft, on 12 Dec
2022.
 It was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
 The Rashid Rover was built by Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is being delivered by the HAKUTO-R lander, engineered by
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace.
Indian-origin Veena Nair awarded Prime Minister's prize in Australia
 Indian-origin teacher in Australia received PM's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in
secondary schools in Dec 2022.
 She is ViewBank College's Head of Technology and STEAM project leader and has been
awarded for demonstrating the practical application of STEAM to students.
 She won the Educator of the Year Award by the Design and Technology Teachers' Association
of Australia in 2018.
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India
 Google's Jigsaw subsidiary launched a new anti-misinformation project in India in Dec'22.
 It is aimed at preventing misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence.
 In 2022, Google conducted an experiment in Europe where it sought to counter anti-refugee
narratives online in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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 Google HQ: California

 Google CEO: Sundar Pichai
‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022
 The oxford University Press has choosen 'Goblin Mode' as word of the year for 2022.
 It was chosen by the general public for the first time.
 The world 'Goblin Mode' is a “slang term” which means ‘a type of behaviour which is
unapologetically self-indulgent, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms.'
 The word “Goblin mode” came first followed by “Metaverse” and “#IStandWith”
US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber
 The United States unveiled its latest high-tech strategic bomber the B-21 Raider, in December
2022, which is capable of carrying a nuclear payload and can be flown without a crew on board.
 The next-generation stealth bomber was rolled out at arm's manufacturer Northrop Grumman's
facility in California.
 The US Air Force plans to buy at least 100 of the B-21 aircraft from the manufacturer.
Iran to disband morality police
 Iran's morality police, which is tasked with enforcing the country's Islamic dress code, is being
disbanded.
 Iran has had various forms of "morality police" since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, but the latest
version - known formally as the Gasht-e Ershad - is currently the main agency tasked enforcing
Iran's Islamic code of conduct.
 They began their patrols in 2006.
Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano erupts
 Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano erupted in December 2022.
 Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent
volcanic activity as well as earthquakes.
 Semeru - also known as "The Great Mountain" - is the highest volcano in Java at 3,676 meter
(12,060ft) and one of the most active.
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule sets new flight record
 NASA’s Artemis 1 Orion Capsule has set a new space flight record for spacecraft designed to
carry humans by traveling 4,01,798 kilometers from Earth.
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 The record was previously held by Apollo 13 which logged the record on 14th April 1970 by
traveling 400,171 kilometers.
 The Orion is carrying a manikin named “Commander Moonikin Campos”, after the late Arturo
Campos.
UNESCO recommends Great Barrier Reef to be put 'in danger’ list site
 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a
report in Nov'22, recommending Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR) on a list of world heritage
sites in danger.
 It is the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem.
 The acidity of its water has increased by 26%.
 UNESCO classifies 52 such sites as in danger in order to encourage action to protect them.
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MoU and Agreements Current Affairs | December 2022

India, Cyprus sign agreement on defence and military cooperation
 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar signed a defense agreement with the Cyprus government
in the capital Nicosia on 29 December 2022.
 It was singed to increase defense and military cooperation between the two countries.
 A Letter of Intent was also signed on immigration and mobility to check illegal migrations.
Tata Steel & TuTr Hyperloop sign MoA to develop Hyperloop technology
 Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed at IIT Madras on December 23, 2022
 Focus is to jointly work on the development and deployment of Hyperloop technology at scale.
 The main research areas will focus on design and materials selection challenges.
 TuTr is a deep tech startup incubated out of IIT Madras, India.
IOCL embarks on intensified TB elimination project in UP, Chhattisgarh
 Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on 28 December 2022 announced that id it has signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate with state authorities in fighting the
menace of Tuberculosis in Uttar Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.
 The agreement is part of the government's vision to end Tuberculosis in India by 2025.
 It aims to offer free TB treatment to the people of UP and Chhatisgarh.
Tribal Ministry partners with Amazon for future engineer programme
 National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) partnered with Amazon to organize a
two-day capacity-building program for EMRS teachers to implement the Amazon Future
Engineer Program.
 The collaboration between NESTS and amazon will empower teachers and students in digital
education.
 It will serve as a stepping stone in creating Computer awareness for the tribal students of
EMRSs.
Project management consultancy contract signed b/w India, Bangladesh
 The Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services contract for the upgradation of the
Mongla port was signed in Dhaka in December 2022.
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 The project is being financed under India’s concessional Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 4.5 billion
extended to Bangladesh.
 The contract was signed between Mongla Port Authority (MPA) and EGIS India Consulting
Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
India, ADB sign MoU to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu
 The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 27 December 2022 signed
a $125 million loan to improve urban services in the state of Tamil Nadu.
 It is signed to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment, and drainage and
water supply systems in three cities.
 ADB President: Masatsugu Asakawa
 ADB Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
NTPC inks pact with Italy-based firm for Green Methanol Production
 India's largest power generation company 'National Thermal Power Corporation Limited'
(NTPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Technimont Pvt Ltd, the Indian
subsidiary of Italy-based Maire Tecnimont Group, on 26 December 2022.
 This green methanol project involves capturing carbon from NTPC's power plants and
converting it into green fuel.
Union Govt signs peace agreement with insurgent group of Manipur
 The government of India and the Manipur government have signed a Cessation of Operation
Agreement with an insurgent group of Manipur, Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on 27 Dec 2022.
 Under the agreement the ZUF has agreed to abjure violence and join the peaceful democratic
process.
 The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was established in 2011.
 It is a Naga group which is active in Manipur.
IREDA signs loan agreement with KFW
 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has signed a loan agreement
with KFW namely, KFW VI line of credit for financing ‘Access to Clean Energy Projects’ meant
for decentralized solar applications.
 The total sanctioned amount of the agreement is EUR 20 million.
 The entire amount has been utilized as of 30th March, 2022.
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 Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), initiative of Department of Defence Production, has
reached a milestone with the signing of its 150th contract.
 The contract relates to an Indian Navy project of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC 7)
SPRINT edition.
 The challenge was won by Altair Infrasec Pvt Ltd, Pune.
NTPC Limited and GE Power India Limited sign MoU
 NTPC Ltd., the country’s largest power generating utility, and GE Power India Limited, have
signed an MoU.
 It has been signed for feasibility to demonstrate technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of
NTPC’s existing coal fired power plants.
 This first of a kind MoU aims at partnering on research, development and engineering of
technologies.
Gail inks pact with Japan’s Mitsui OSK for LNG carrier
 Gail India and Japanese transport firm Mitsui OSK Lines, through its wholly owned subsidiary,
has signed a time charter contract for a new-build liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
 It has also been signed for joint ownership of an existing LNG carrier.
 The vessel will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
with a charter period from 2023.
Bandhan Bank signs MoU with Defence Ministry to set up Sparsh centres
 Defence minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bandhan Bank to
onboard them as Service Centers under the System for Pension Administration Raksha
(SPARSH) initiative.
 It will provide services to the defence pensioners through its 557 branches.
 SPARSH is a web-based system for processing the pension claims of defence pensioners without
any external intermediary.
Over 190 nations adopt landmark biodiversity pact
 Over 190 countries have adopted a landmark biodiversity pact to restore natural ecosystems.
 At the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP15 in Montreal, these countries agreed to protect 30
percent of the planet by 2030.
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 Under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), countries also agreed to reduce harmful
government subsidies worth 500 billion dollars annually.
NHIDCL signs MoU with NIT Manipur to develop innovative technologies
 National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has signed MoU
with NIT Manipur on 14th December 2022.
 It is looking for innovative technologies to find practical solutions to the challenges faced in the
construction of highways that withstand extreme climatic conditions.
 NHIDCL has previously signed MoUs with IIT Bombay & IIT Guwahati.
 NHIDCL MD: Chanchal Kumar
Airtel partners with TechM for private network at M&M’s Chakan plant
 Bharti Airtel entered into agreement with Tech Mahindra in the private 5G network space.
 The two would deploy the new technology solution at Mahindra and Mahindra’s auto plant at
Chakan in Maharashtra.
 This will make the Chakan plant the country’s first 5G-enabled auto manufacturing unit.
 The partnership will unlock opportunities across industries, improve productivity, and spur
innovation.
CCI Limited signed an MoU with TEXPROCIL for “Kasturi Cotton India”
 The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Limited and TEXPROCIL have signed an MoU on
branding, traceability and certification of “Kasturi Cotton India."
 It will provide complete traceability of Cotton from the origin farm level, QR Code based
Certification technology at each stage.
 Ministry of Textiles had announced the “Kasturi Cotton India” Brand of cotton on World Cotton
Day on 7 Oct 2020.
IREDA inks pact with SJVN Green Energy Ltd. for 1000 MW Solar project
 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) signed a loan agreement for Rs.
4,444.71 crore with SJVN Green Energy Ltd. for a 1,000 MW Solar power project in December
2022.
 SJVN Green Energy Ltd. will develop the project at Bikaner, Rajasthan.
 The project will support Govt. of India to achieve its targets of 50 percent share of energy from
non-fossil fuels by 2030.
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Finland, India sign joint declaration on migration and mobility

 Finland and India on 13 Dec 2022, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to facilitate greater
mobility and to combat irregular migration.
 Both countries agreed to work jointly towards developing a common framework of arrangement
to facilitate the mobility of students, academics, and professionals.
 On May 4, PM Modi met Finland PM Sanna Marin during the 2nd India-Nordic Summit in
Copenhagen.
ISRO & Social Alpha Sign MoU to set up SpaceTech Innovation Platform
 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Social Alpha on 7 Dec'22 signed an MoU to
launch SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN).
 It will be India’s first dedicated platform for innovation of space entrepreneurial ecosystem.
 SpIN has launched its first innovation challenge for developing solutions in areas of maritime
and land transportation, urbanisation, mapping, and surveying.
RBI signs Currency Swap Agreement with Maldives Monetary Authority
 RBI has signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority under the
SAARC Currency Swap Framework.
 This agreement will enable the Maldives authority to make drawals in multiple tranches up to a
maximum of 200 million dollars from the RBI.
 Agreement will provide swap support as a backstop line of funding for short-term foreign
exchange liquidity requirements.
PFC signs MoU with Ministry of Power for FY 2022-23
 Power Finance Corporation Limited signed an MoU for FY 2022-23 with Ministry of Power on 6th
December 2022.
 PFC is a key partner to Government of India for implementation of several schemes such as
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Liquidity Infusion Scheme under Atmanirbhar
Bharat, Late Payment Surcharge Rules (LPS) etc.
NSIC signs MoU with Walmart
 An MoU was signed between Walmart Global Sourcing India Private Limited and The National
Small Industries Corporation Limited on 6 Dec 2022.
 Through this MoU NSIC will be able to extend the NSIC schemes and other services to MSMEs
who would participate in various Vriddhi program.
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 MSMEs who are part of the NSIC ecosystem will also be linked to the Vriddhi program in
relevant clusters.
India, Germany sign Migration and Mobility Agreement
 A meeting was held between External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Federal Foreign
Affairs Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock in New Delhi on 5 Dec'22.
 Both sides have signed a Migration and Mobility Agreement which will facilitate easier access
for people to study, research and work in both countries.
 Both sides discussed issues related to climate change, conflict in Ukraine, etc.
REC Limited signs MoU with Power Finance Corporation for FY 2022-23
 REC Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Power Finance Corporation
as per the DPE Performance Evaluation System for FY 2022-23.
 REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India.
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National Current Affairs | December 2022

CRPF celebrated ‘Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan’ with students in Srinagar
 Chillai-Kalan (persian for major cold) is the harshest winter period in Kashmir for a period of 40-
day starting from 21st December to 29th January every year.
 The cold waves will then carry forward with a 20 day stretch of “Chillai’ Khurd’ (small cold)
followed by 10 days long “Chillai-Bacha’ (baby cold).
 People celebrate this period with games and cultural activities in Kashmir valley.
Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
 It was launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM).
 The challenge aim to invite ideas, solutions and actions that can transform rural economy.
 Focus areas under challenge are Inclusive Growth, Value Chain Interventions, and Enhanced
Women Entrepreneurship.
 The top 5 ideas will be rewarded with Rs. 2 Lakh each.
Tribal Affairs Ministry,Amazon collaborate for future engineer program
 The program will empower teachers and students in the field of digital education.
 This will also engage digital communication with people living in far-flung areas.
 The program is being launched in 6 states—Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha,
Rajasthan, and Telangana schools which have access to digital infrastructure including a
computer lab and active internet connection.
SwasthGarbh app developed by IIT Roorkee and AIIMS for pregnant women
 The mobile app provides antenatal care and real-time medical support to pregnant women.
 The app is accessible free of cost.
 It assists pregnant women by ensuring timely antenatal care visits, recording every clinical test
and improving medication adherence.
 It can be a vital tool for women in rural areas and those who do not have easy access to
doctors.
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates mega dairy in Karnataka's Maddur
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 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya in
Karnataka on 30th Dec 2022.
 It will process 10 lakh litres of milk per day and will have the capacity to be scaled up to 14 lakh
litres per day.
 The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Ministry of Cooperation will establish a
primary dairy in every panchayat of the country in the next three years.
PM Modi lags off West Bengal’s first Vande Bharata Express Train
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th December 2022 virtually flagged off Vande Bharat
Express from Howrah Railway Station connecting Howrah to New Jalpaiguri.
 He also launched a stretch of Kolkata Metro Purple Line at the function.
 This is the first Vande Bharata Express to operate in West Bengal.
 Also, it is the seventh Vande Bharat train in the country operated by the Indian Railways.
'Bijli Utsav' organized by REC in Assam
 It was organised on Dec 27 2022 as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years
of Independence.
 REC Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India organized ‘Bijli
Utsav’ in Baksa district and adjoining villages in Assam.
 guest highlighted consumer rights of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification
in their specch.
Coal Ministry constructs 8 Eco-Parks to promote mine tourism
 Eight eco-parks have been constructed recently in different parts of the country by the Coal
Ministry.
 Two more will be completed in the ongoing financial year.
 NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) has entered into a pact with Pondicherry Tourism Development
Corporation (PTDC) recently to promote eco-tourism at mine-I and mine-II and display
sustainable mining activities.
EC proposed Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)
 In order to enable remote voting for domestic migrants, RVM was proposed.
 RVM relies on the creation of a robust electoral roll and identification mechanisms (to stop
duplicate voting), and allow voters to vote remotely, in a safe and controlled environment.
 It was developed with the assistance of BEL and ECIL.
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 It is based on the currently used EVM system.
EC says ready to roll out pilot for migrants to vote remotely

 EC is ready to pilot remote voting for domestic migrants, so they don’t have to travel back to
their home states to vote.
 For this, the commission has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic
Voting Machine (RVM).
 The ECI will demonstrate the functioning of the remote EVM on January 16 to the eight national
and 57 state political parties.
GOI made capturing of attendance through NMMS universal for MNREGA
 Attendance will be done digitally using NMMS App.
 It has been made universal from January 1, 2023 through National Mobile Monitoring Software
(NMMS) app.
 In May 2022, it was made compulsory for all worksites with 20 or more workers.
 NMMS App was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
 It aimed at bringing more transparency and ensuring proper monitoring of the schemes.
Government extends free import of Urad and Tur pulses till March 2024
 The government of India has extended the free import of Urad and Tur pulses by one more year
to 31 March 2024.
 Earlier in March 2022 the government had allowed free import of tur and urad till 31 March 2023.
 Now importers can import any quantity of urad and tur dal without any quantitative restrictions.
 In 2020-21 the total pulse production in India was 26.96 million tonnes.
Amit Shah chairs conference of LGs, administrators of UTs in New Delhi
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the conference on development works in Union
Territories in New Delhi on 29 Dec 2022.
 LGs and Administrators of UTs including from Delhi, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar,
Puducherry, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir attended the conference.
 The conference reviewed the economic development, tourism & major schemes and future
roadmap of the Union Territories.
Home Minister Amit Shah launches ‘Prahari’ app for BSF Jawans
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 The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the Mobile App ‘Prahari’ of the
Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi on 29 December 2022.
 With the BSF ‘Prahari’ app, jawans can get personal information and information related to
accommodation, Ayushmann-CAPF and leaves on their mobiles.
 This app will also connect them with the portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs.”
‘Dhanu Yatra’ began after gap of two years in Bargarh odisha
 Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama-based open-air theatrical performance celebrated in Bargarh,
Odisha.
 It is considered the largest open-air theatre in the world.
 Spread over five square km, the entire town of Bargarh turns into a stage for the yatra.
 The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in Bargarh in
1947-48 and is held annually.
President lays foundation for pilgrimage infra at Ramappa Temple
 Foundation stone was laid for the development of pilgrimage infrastructure at Ramappa
temple, Telangana.
 It will be done under the ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive
(PRASHAD)’ scheme.
 She also laid the foundation stone for ‘Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Infrastructure of
UNESCO World Heritage Site at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple’ at Mulugu.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches ‘Stay Safe Online’ Campaign
 Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on 28 December
2022 launched the 'Stay Safe Online' campaign and the 'Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA)'
programme.
 It is among the first-ever programmes to be launched worldwide as a G-20 initiative.
 DIA programme is launched to recognise and support start-ups developing innovative digital
solutions.
Department of Posts launches an ‘Online request Transfer Portal’
 The Department of Posts has launched an Online request Transfer Portal for Gramin Dak Sevaks
 The Department of Posts has the largest network of Post Offices in the world consisting of more
than 1,56,000 Post Offices across India.
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 The entire transfer process of Dak Sevaks, and issuing transfer orders, has now been made
paperless and simple through the above portal.
NESTS to organise two-day capacity-building programme
 National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under Tribal Affairs Ministry is organising
a two-day capacity-building programme from 28 Dec 2022 for Eklavya Model Residential
Schools teachers in Delhi.
 It is being organised for teachers from 54 Eklavya Model Residential Schools of six States.
 These states are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
Lokayukta Bill passed by Maharashtra assembly
 Maharashtra assembly has passed the Lokayukta Bill 2022, which brings the chief minister and
council of ministers under the ambit of the anti-corruption ombudsman.
 Maharashtra has become the 1st state to do so.
 According to the Bill, the Lokayukta will have to seek the approval of the assembly before
initiating any inquiry against the CM and bringing a motion before the session of the house.
Reserve Bank of India releases web publication
 The Reserve Bank has released its web publication entitled ‘Statistical Tables relating to Banks
in India: 2021-22’ covering the activities of the Indian banking sector.
 The publication presents entity-wise information on major items of liabilities and assets along
with their maturity profile; income and expenses; select financial ratios, number of employees
etc.
Maharashtra assembly passes a unanimous resolution
 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the resolution to include Marathi-
speaking 865 villages as well as Belgaum, Nippani, Karwar, Bidar, and Bhalki in Maharashtra,
which are in Karnataka at present.
 In the restructuring of the states in 1956, Belgaum excluding (Chandgad), Bijapur, Dharwad, and
Karwar which was part of erstwhile Bombay State was merged with Mysore State.
Power Ministry, DRDO sign MoU for installing Early Warning System
 Power Ministry and the Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO, have signed
an MoU for implementation of Early Warning System for Vulnerable Hydro Projects and Power
Stations on 27 Dec'22.
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 It is to work jointly towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches,

landslides, and other geo-hazards.
 Govt has taken the initiative of implementing EWS in Hilly regions.
Garuda Aerospace becomes 1st drone company to get double certification
 Garuda Aerospace has become the first drone startup in India on 25 December 2022 to receive
'Type Certification' and 'Remote Pilot Training Organisation' (RTPO) approval by the DGCA for
its indigenously designed Kisan drone.
 Kisan Drone has been designed keeping in mind the works related to agriculture.
 India introduced type certification in August 2021 under the Drone Rules.
15 Start-ups selected by govt in product accelerator program 'NIRMAN'
 The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced that fifteen Startups selected for
product accelerator program for innovators developing sustainable solutions in December 2022.
 Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre(SIIC) launched the NIRMAN Accelerator Program.
 It is the first cohort of the manufacturing accelerator program launched by IIT Kanpur.
Rajya Sabha's productivity during the winter session recorded at 102%.
 On the final day of the winter session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die, with a
productivity score of 102%.
 Jagdeep Dhankhar, the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, claims that in 13 sittings, functional time
was 64 hours & 50 mins and productivity was 102%.
 1,920 unstarred questions were answered in the 13 sittings, while 82 starred questions were
resolved
Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveils ‘right to repair’ portal
 Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Right to Repair portal in New Delhi on 24 December
2022.
 On the portal, manufacturers will share the manual of product details with customers so that
they can either repair by self, by third parties.
 In July 2022, the Department of Consumer Affairs had set up a committee headed by Nidhi
Khare to develop a comprehensive framework on ‘Right to Repair’.
Union Min Jitendra Singh launched revamped probity portal 'e-HRMS 2.0'
 Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a revamped
Probity Portal, e-HRMS 2.0 Portal on 25 December 2022.
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 He also launched an e-Books on major Initiatives/Achievements of the Ministry of Personnel, PG

& Pensions.
 The Revamped Probity Portal was launched for central government employees in 2017.
 It provided limited HR-related services to the employees.
PM Modi addresses 75th Amrut Mahotsav of Swaminarayan Gurukul Sansthan
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 75th Amrut Mahotsav of Shree Swaminarayan
Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan on December 24, 2022.
 The five-day Amrit Mahotsav celebrations were inaugurated by CM Bhupendra Patel in Rajkot
on 22 December.
 It was established in 1948 by Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami.
 Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan has more than 40 branches all over the world.
Jyotiraditya Scindia launches country’s first Green Steel Brand
 Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched India’s first Green Steel Brand "KALYANI
FeRRESTA" in New Delhi on 20 Dec 2022.
 It is a first-of-its-kind steel which has been manufactured by a Pune-based Steel company,
Kalyani group by using renewable energy resources, leaving zero carbon footprints in the
environment.
 The steel industry produces 7 percent of CO2 emissions internationally.
Geological Survey of India to procure two coastal vessels
 The Ministry of Mines has approved the proposal of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to
procure two coastal vessels as a replacement to the existing vessels.
 The project is at an estimated cost of Rs.245.07 crore.
 The induction of these two coastal vessels will augment the exploration activities of GSI in the
marine domain.
Centre approves Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine for booster dose
 The Government has granted approval to Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine for booster
dose.
 The nasal vaccine has been approved for those aged above 18 years.
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 The nasal vaccine BBV154 had received approval of the Drugs Controller General of India in
November 2022 for restricted use in an emergency situation for those above 18 as a
heterologous booster dose.
3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in India
 Union government has announced that three cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 have been
detected in India until 22 Dec 2022.
 So far, two cases have been reported from Gujarat and one from Odisha
 BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5 and has the strongest infection ability since it
is highly transmissible, has a shorter incubation period, and a higher capacity to cause
reinfection.
IEX becomes India's first carbon-neutral power exchange
 Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) became the country’s first carbon-neutral power exchange in
December 2022.
 IEX voluntarily cancelled CERs (certified emissions reductions) from clean projects.
 As per UNEP 2022 report, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be cut 45% by 2030 to
limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
 Total global GHG emissions were estimated at around 53 GTCO2eq in 2021.
Former athlete PT Usha nominated to Vice-chairman panel in Rajya Sabha
 Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has nominated legendary former athlete and MP PT
Usha to the panel of Vice chairpersons in the Upper House on 21 Dec 2022.
 YSRCP member Vijai Sai Reddy has also been nominated along with her.
 She was also elected as the president of the Indian Olympic Association in Dec 2022.
 PT Usha has won 4 Asian gold medals and 7 silver medals.
India’s manned space flight ‘H1’ to launch in fourth quarter of 2024
 Union minister of state for Space and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh has announced that India’s
maiden human space flight ‘H1’ mission is targeted to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
 The Gaganyaan project was conceived in 2007 and it was formally started in 2018.
 Four Indian Air Force pilots have been identified as crew for the mission who are undergoing
training in Russia.
Assam grants industry status to its tourism sector
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 The Assam cabinet has approved the proposal for grant of industry status to the tourism sector
in the state, to boost investments and generate employment.
 The newly-implemented policy aims for sustainable and environmentally friendly investment.
 The infrastructure will be developed through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, which will
contribute to the overall development of the region.
Ground survey of Pey Jal Survekshan begins under AMRUT 2.0
 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has kickstarted the ground survey of Pey Jal
Survekshan from 15th December 2022.
 The Pey Jal Survekshan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
2.0 was launched in September, 2022
 Scores will be assigned to the cities and city-water report cards, reflecting each city's water
health, will be published.
Guru Nanak Dev Univ becomes only in India to get A grade by NAAC
 The Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar has got A grade by scoring 3.85 points in National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading.
 It has become the only University in India to get this score.
 Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is the only other educational institution with a higher
grade of 3.89 in the country.
IICA launches ESG Impact Leaders Program
 Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has launched on 20th December 2022, a programme
to create Impact Leaders in the areas of Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG).
 Impact Leader programme is designed as a comprehensive course on ESG giving a holistic
understanding of the philosophy of ESG.
 The six month course comprising 8 self paced learning modules will be delivered online.
N. Gadkari launches India's first-ever surety bond from Bajaj Allianz
 Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched India’s first surety
bond insurance product from the Bajaj Allianz on 19 Dec'22.
 It is expected to reduce the need for bank guarantees for infrastructure developers.
 The Surety Bond Insurance is a risk transfer tool for the principal (the authority which has
awarded the contract) and shields the principal from losses.
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India to be the first country to auction 'SatCom' Spectrum

 India will be the first country to auction spectrum for satellite communication.
 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will make recommendations to make permissions
required for satellite communication from various ministries.
 Trai has received a reference from Telecom Department for the spectrum required to be put to
auction and associated aspects of satellite-based communication.
Indian Railways opens nation’s longest ‘escape tunnel’ in Kashmir
 India's longest escape tunnel was completed by the Indian Railways on 15 December 2022.
 The track is 12.89 km long, built on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in
Jammu and Kashmir.
 This longest tunnel is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project.
 The escape tunnel ‘T-13’ has been constructed to facilitate rescue work in case of an emergency.
Amit Shah chairs the Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Kolkata
 Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Kolkata on
17th Dec'22.
 In the meeting, issues like security along the inter-state borders, smuggling along the India-
Bangladesh border, & connectivity were discussed.
 The Eastern Zonal Council comprises West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
 It promotes cooperative and competitive federalism in the country.
63rd session of Indian Historical Records Committee begins in Lucknow
 The 63rd Session of the Indian Historical Records Committee (IHRC) was inaugurated in
Lucknow on 18 December 2022.
 The event was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of
Transport, Daya Shankar Singh.
 The Indian Historical Records Committee (IHRC) is an all India Forum of creators, custodians
and users of records which was set up in 1919.
PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 6,800 crore in Tripura, Meghalaya
 PM Narendra Modi will visit Tripura and Meghalaya on 18 December 2022.
 He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs 6,800 crore
there.
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 He will also participate in the golden jubilee celebration of the North Eastern Council and
attend its meeting in Shillong.
 In Agartala, he will launch the "Grih Pravesh" programme.
Month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam concludes in Varanasi
 The month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi concluded on 16 December 2022.
 The month-long celebration of Kashi and Tamil Nadu began on 17 November 2022 with the first
Kashi Tamil Sangamam special train leaving Tamil Nadu for Kashi.
 A number of activities ranging from academic sessions, cultural programmes, exhibitions, sports,
films, etc. were held.
AIIMS Delhi campus declared ‘tobacco-free zone’
 The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been declared a 'Tobacco-
Free Zone' in Dec 2022.
 AIIMS New Delhi was established in 1956 and is under the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare.
 Besides, smoking and spitting tobacco on the premises of the AIIMS will be a punishable offence
for the patients, and visitors and the erring persons will be fined Rs 200.
28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival begins
 The 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) organized by the Information
and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal is being held between 15 - 22
December, 2022 in Kolkata.
 The KIFF started in the year 1995.
 It had drawn inspiration from film legends Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen who have
contributed to world cinema.
Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab
 NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and UNDP India on 15 Dec 2022, launched the 5th
edition of 'Youth Co:Lab' to support young social entrepreneurs.
 Launched in 2019, Youth Co:Lab is an UNDP India initiative that aims to establish a common
agenda for Asia-Pacific countries to invest in and empower youths.
 The Youth Co:Lab initiative, till date, has been implemented in 28 countries.
Aviation Minister launches direct flight between Mumbai & S. Francisco
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 Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated a direct flight
between Mumbai and San Francisco on 15 December 2022.
 The newly-inducted Boeing 777-200LR aircraft will operate the flights on Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday.
 The launch of the Mumbai-San Francisco route will be followed by Mumbai-New York City (JFK),
Mumbai-Frankfurt, and Mumbai-Paris.
Narendra Singh Tomar chairs 32nd meeting of Board of Directors of NHB
 Union Agri Minister Shri Tomar chaired the 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the
National Horticulture Board on Dec'22.
 It was decided in the meeting that the process of approval of horticulture projects would be
simplified for the farmers.
 It will promote ease of doing business for the benefit of the farming community and generate
more hi-tech commercial projects for NHB funding.
Union MoS Dr B P Pawar inaugurates National Maternal Health Workshop
 Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurated the National
Maternal Health Workshop in New Delhi on 14 Dec'22.
 Theme: “Striving for zero preventable maternal mortality”.
 She also introduced the Maternal health guidance booklet for community health officers(CHOs).
 More than 3.6 crore pregnant women have received comprehensive antenatal care under this
program.
Parliament passes new delhi international arbitration centre bill
 Parliament has passed the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
 It amends the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019.
 The Bill renames the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as the India International
Arbitration Centre.
 It also allows the government to provide for removing any difficulties in implementing the Act
for up to five years.
Culture Ministry set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres
 Ministry of Culture has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala,
Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur.
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 These centres aim to conserve and develop art, culture and crafts across the country.
 The government provides regular annual grant-in-aid for conducting various activities and
programmes to ZCCs.
Aam Aadmi Party becomes 9th 'National party' of India
 Aam Aadmi Party has become the 9th 'National party' of India Within a decade of its formation
in Dec'22.
 AAP has become India's 9th national party with its performance in the Gujarat elections.
 The Election Commission of India gives national and state tags to parties, which allows them to
use their symbol across India or in a respective state.
 ECI Formed: 25 Jan 1950
 Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Mopa International Airport in Goa
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mopa International Airport in Goa, which has been
named after former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, in December 2022.
 The new airport is capable of handling large aircraft such as the Airbus A380.
 It has been built at a cost of 2,870 crore rupees.
 The commercial flights from the new airport will start from January 5 2022.
Kerala seed farm declared as first carbon neutral farm in India
 Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on 10 Dec 2022 declared a seed farm, located in Aluva, as the first
carbon-neutral farm in the country.
 The Kerala govt has announced to start of Carbon-neutral farms in all its assembly
constituencies.
 Women’s associations will be formed to implement this in tribal areas.
 As many as 170 tons of more carbon have been procured at the farm.
Maharashtra Gov to set up the first divyang department in India
 Maharashtra is the first state in India to set up a separate department for Divyang.
 It is established to serve the physically & mentally disabled people in the state both
educationally and professionally.
 It seeks to ensure the welfare of the Divyangs & effectively implement various government
schemes targeting them.
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 It is expected to hire 2,000 special trainers for different disabilities.

Meghalaya Gov launches Asia's first Drone delivery hub
 The Meghalaya Gov in partnership with startup TechEagle has unveiled Asia's first drone
delivery hub & network.
 It is aimed at providing universal access to healthcare for the netizens
 It will be delivering vital supplies like drugs, diagnostic samples, vaccines, blood and blood
components.
 The first official drone flight took off from Jengjal Sub Divisional Hospital.
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be held on 12 December
 The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) will be held on Dec 12th in 197
Districts across India.
 Various companies will participate in the Event.
 During the event candidates who have passed classes 5 -12 and have skill training certificates,
and ITI Diploma holders may apply.
 The event is being used as a platform to boost institutions' and students' participation.
Adani Green becomes World's Largest Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Developer
 Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has become the becomes world’s largest wind-solar hybrid
power developer in December 2022.
 Adani Green Energy Lid (AGER) commissioned its third wind-solar hybrid power plant at
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in December 2022.
 Earlier, in May 2022, AGER had operationalized India's first hybrid power plant of 390 MW.
 AGEL Founded: 2015
 AGEL HQ: Ahmedabad
TRAI proposes introduction of Calling Name Presentation
 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed the introduction of Calling
Name Presentation (CNAP).
 The feature would provide the called individual with information about the calling party.
 The idea is to ensure that telephone subscribers are able to make an informed choice about
incoming calls and curb harassment by unknown or spam callers.
India granted In-Principle approval to set up 21 Greenfield Airports
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 MoCA accorded 'in-principal' approval for the setting up of 21 greenfield airports of which 9
have been operationalised.
 Development of a Greenfield airport is governed under the Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008.
 Airports will be established in Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Gujarat, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Kerala & Arunachal Pradesh.
9th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2022 inaugurated in Goa
 It is being organized in Goa from 8 to 11 Dec 2022.
 It was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Tourism and Shipping, Ports and
Waterways Shripad Naik, CM Pramod Sawant and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
 It aims to showcase the efficacy and strength of the AYUSH systems of medicine at the Global
level.
 PM Narendra Modi will attend the valedictory function of WAC on 11 December.
ISRO will develop Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal for Ladakh
 Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh has informed that Government of Ladakh has
approached the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) for developing Spatial Data
Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’.
 the project encompasses spatial database generation using remote sensing and geospatial
techniques.
 An MoU was also signed between IIRS (ISRO) and UT-Ladakh Administration in Jan 2022.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates FAI Annual Seminar at New Delhi
 Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Fertiliser
Association of India (FAI) Annual Seminar 2022 in New Delhi in Dec 2022.
 He also released three FAI publications and FAI Data portal.
 This portal will create a uniform data base.
 FAI Annual Seminar 2022 is devoted to the theme 'Fertilizer Sector by 2030'.
India's 1st Drone Training Conference inaugurated by Anurag Thakur
 Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates India's first Drone Skill Training Conference in
Chennai on 06 Dec'22.
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 He also launched 1000 planned Drone Centre of Excellence at Garuda Aerospace's

Manufacturing unit in Chennai, and also flagged off Garuda Aerospace's Drone Yatra,
'Operation 777'.
 Operation 777' is meant to demonstrate the efficacy of drones across 777 districts in India.
Telemedicine service eSanjeevani achieves 8 crore teleconsultations
 Government telemedicine service, eSanjeevani has crossed eight crore teleconsultations in
December 2022.
 eSanjeevani strives to provide an alternative to conventional physical consultations through a
digital platform.
 The scheme was started in November 2019.
 It is run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ·
 It is also called the National Teleconsultation Service.
Centre approves formation of an Advisory Group for bamboo sector
 Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has approved the formation of an Advisory Group
for streamlining the development of the Bamboo sector.
 The Advisory Group has a representation of various stakeholders including academicians,
researchers, innovators, etc.
 The restructured National Bamboo Mission was launched during 2018-19 as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme.
PM to dedicate three national Ayush institutes to nation on Dec 10
 PM Modi will dedicate three national Ayush institutes to the nation on 10 Dec'22 at the 9th
World Ayurveda Congress in Goa.
 The three institutes include, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIA) in Goa, National Institute of
Unani Medicine (NIUM) in Ghaziabad and National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) in Delhi.
 They will further strengthen the research and facilitate affordable Ayush services.
Millets-Smart Nutritive Food Conclave held in New Delhi
 To promote the export of millets, the government organised a day-long 'Millets-Smart Nutritive
Food' Conclave in New Delhi on December 5, 2022.
 The conclave was a pre-launch event of the International Year of Millets - 2023.
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 At the first-of-its-kind Millets Conclave, the government released e-catalogue on 30 potential

importing countries and 21 millet producing states of India.
NADA develops App to assist athletes to verify prohibited substances
 The National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA) is developing Apps to assist athletes to verify
medicines with prohibited substances.
 NADA India is also in process of sensitising 20 Dope Control Officers to specialise in collecting
samples of Athletes with Disabilities.
 NADA is responsible for coordinating, and monitoring the doping control program in sports in
India.
Civil Aviation Minister launches direct flight from Pune to Singapore
 Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia has flagged off a direct international flight from
Pune to Singapore by Vistara aviation on 2 December 2022.
 Singapore is a key market for business and leisure travel from various points in India.
 Singapore and Pune have historical and cultural heritage and are constantly growing to
become a hub for innovation, education, and development.
India to assume chairmanship of Wassenaar arrangement on 1 Jan 2023
 India will assume chairmanship of the plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement for a year on
January 1, 2023.
 At the 26th annual plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement held in Vienna from November 30-
December 1, Ireland’s ambassador Eoin O’Leary handed over the chairmanship to India’s
ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar.
 India joined the Wassenaar Arrangement in Dec 2017 as its 42nd participating state.
Civil Aviation Minister launches Digi Yatra for 3 Airports in India
 Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, on 01 December 2022, launched Digi Yatra
for three airports in the country, namely New Delhi, Varanasi and Bengaluru.
 The Digi Yatra project is conceived by Digi Yatra Foundation under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
 Digi Yatra to Achieve Contactless, Seamless Processing of Passengers at Airports Based on
Facial Recognition Technology.
FSSAI Approves Himalayan Yak As 'Food Animal'
 The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved the Himalayan Yak as a
‘food animal’.
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 Food Animals are those that are raised and used for food production or consumption by
humans.
 YAK is a mountain cow that lives at the world’s highest altitudes.
 In India, Yak is found in the Himalayan region, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh,
Ladakh and Jammu, Kashmir, etc.
India to illuminate 100 Iconic Monuments with G20 logo From 1-7 Dec
 The Government of India has decided to illuminate 100 monuments in the country with the G20
logo on 1 December 2022 to mark the first day of India’s Presidency of the G-20 group.
 These 100 sites include Humayun's Tomb and Purana Quila, Agra Fort, Modhera Sun Temple in
Gujarat, and Sun Temple in Odisha etc.
 India will be holding the G-20 presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023.
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Appointments Current Affairs | December 2022

BSE appoints Sundararaman Ramamurthy as MD, CEO
 Ramamurthy will join as the Managing Director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the
exchange from January 4, 2023.
 He has been appointed for a tenure of five years.
 The position has been vacant since July 2022 when then MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan
resigned.
 Until recently he was the MD & Chief Operating Officer in Indian arm of Bank of America.
Ajit Saxena takes charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of MOIL
 Ajit Kumar Saxena has assumed the charge of Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of the public
sector enterprise MOIL Limited on 30 December 2022.
 He previously held the position of Director (Operations) at RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
 He has 36 years’ experience in the Steel Sector.
 He is a recipient of “Young Metallurgy of the year Award’’ for the year 2000 from Ministry of
Steel.
G Kamala Vardhan Rao appointed the chief executive officer of FSSAI
 G Kamala Vardhana Rao was appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Food Safety &
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 29 December 2022.
 G Kamala Vardhana Rao is a 1990 batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre.
 He was previously the managing director of the Indian Tourism Development Corporation.
 Rao was also the secretary of Kerala Tourism.
 FSSAI Headquarters: New Delhi
Rajeev Badyal named to the National Space Council's UAG
 Vice President Kamala Harris has named Indian American Rajeev Badyal to a key national
space users advisory group (UAG).
 The group is tasked to maintain a robust and responsible US space enterprise and preserve
space for current and future generations.
 Kamala Harris had named US Air Force Rtd General Lester Lyles as chair of the UAG.
Praveen Kumar appointed acting Central Vigilance Commissioner(CVC)
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 The government of India appointed the vigilance commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava as
the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 28 December 2022.
 The incumbent CVC chief Suresh N Patel completed his term on 24 December 2022.
 Srivastava is a 1988-batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service officer of the Assam-
Meghalaya cadre.
 He retired on 31 January 2022.
Lt Gen Arvind Walia appointed next Engineer-in-Chief of Indian Army
 Lieutenant General Arvind Walia has been appointed as the next Engineer-in-Chief of the
Indian Army on 27 December 2022.
 He would be succeeding Lt Gen Harpal Singh who is superannuating on December 31.
 An officer of the 1986 batch, Lt Gen Walia is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy,
Dehradun.
 He was also an instructor at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad.
Baskar Babu re-appointed as Suryoday Bank’s CEO & MD for 3 years
 The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Baskar Babu Ramachandran as
MD & CEO of Suryoday Small Finance Bank for three years with effect from January 23, 2023.
 Suryoday Small Finance Bank (Suryoday SFB) is a scheduled commercial bank.
 The SFB commenced its business with effect from January 23, 2017.
 The bank has a wide presence across 13 states and UTs across India.
Sanjay Singh elected as president of IOOA
 Indian Oil Officers Association (IOOA) has announced that Sanjay Singh has been elected all-
India president of Indian Oil Officers’ Association.
 The newly elected apex body of IOOA comprises Sanjay Singh, president; Rituraj Barooah, vice
president; Anoop Singh, general secretary; Syed Qamar Ahmed, general treasurer; and Bal
Krishan Prajapati, additional general secretary.
Santosh Kumar Yadav appointed as the chairman of NHAI
 Government of India has appointed Santosh Kumar Yadav as the chairman of the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on 26 December 2022.
 He is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the UP cadre.
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 He is currently additional secretary in the Department of School Education and Literacy,

Ministry of Education.
 Subhasish Panda has also been appointed as Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice
chairman.
SBI Funds appoints Shamsher Singh as its new MD and CEO
 SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML) has announced the appointment of Shamsher Singh
as its new MD & CEO in December 2022.
 SBIFML is a joint venture between State Bank of India and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset
manager.
 He has more than 32 years of rich experience working with State Bank of India in various
verticals
 He joined State Bank of India as Probationary Officer in June 1990.
BSE appoints Sundararaman Ramamurthy as MD, CEO
 Ramamurthy will join as the Managing Director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the
exchange from January 4, 2023.
 He has been appointed for a tenure of five years.
 The position has been vacant since July 2022 when then MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan
resigned.
 Until recently he was the MD & Chief Operating Officer in Indian arm of Bank of America.
Ajit Saxena takes charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of MOIL
 Ajit Kumar Saxena has assumed the charge of Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of the public
sector enterprise MOIL Limited on 30 December 2022.
 He previously held the position of Director (Operations) at RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
 He has 36 years’ experience in the Steel Sector.
 He is a recipient of “Young Metallurgy of the year Award’’ for the year 2000 from Ministry of
Steel.
G Kamala Vardhan Rao appointed the chief executive officer of FSSAI
 G Kamala Vardhana Rao was appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Food Safety &
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 29 December 2022.
 G Kamala Vardhana Rao is a 1990 batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre.
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 He was previously the managing director of the Indian Tourism Development Corporation.
 Rao was also the secretary of Kerala Tourism.
 FSSAI Headquarters: New Delhi
Rajeev Badyal named to the National Space Council's UAG
 Vice President Kamala Harris has named Indian American Rajeev Badyal to a key national
space users advisory group (UAG).
 The group is tasked to maintain a robust and responsible US space enterprise and preserve
space for current and future generations.
 Kamala Harris had named US Air Force Rtd General Lester Lyles as chair of the UAG.
Praveen Kumar appointed acting Central Vigilance Commissioner(CVC)
 The government of India appointed the vigilance commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava as
the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 28 December 2022.
 The incumbent CVC chief Suresh N Patel completed his term on 24 December 2022.
 Srivastava is a 1988-batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service officer of the Assam-
Meghalaya cadre.
 He retired on 31 January 2022.
Lt Gen Arvind Walia appointed next Engineer-in-Chief of Indian Army
 Lieutenant General Arvind Walia has been appointed as the next Engineer-in-Chief of the
Indian Army on 27 December 2022.
 He would be succeeding Lt Gen Harpal Singh who is superannuating on December 31.
 An officer of the 1986 batch, Lt Gen Walia is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy,
Dehradun.
 He was also an instructor at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad.
Baskar Babu re-appointed as Suryoday Bank’s CEO & MD for 3 years
 The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Baskar Babu Ramachandran as
MD & CEO of Suryoday Small Finance Bank for three years with effect from January 23, 2023.
 Suryoday Small Finance Bank (Suryoday SFB) is a scheduled commercial bank.
 The SFB commenced its business with effect from January 23, 2017.
 The bank has a wide presence across 13 states and UTs across India.
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Sanjay Singh elected as president of IOOA

 Indian Oil Officers Association (IOOA) has announced that Sanjay Singh has been elected all-
India president of Indian Oil Officers’ Association.
 The newly elected apex body of IOOA comprises Sanjay Singh, president; Rituraj Barooah, vice
president; Anoop Singh, general secretary; Syed Qamar Ahmed, general treasurer; and Bal
Krishan Prajapati, additional general secretary.
Santosh Kumar Yadav appointed as the chairman of NHAI
 Government of India has appointed Santosh Kumar Yadav as the chairman of the National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on 26 December 2022.
 He is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the UP cadre.
 He is currently additional secretary in the Department of School Education and Literacy,
Ministry of Education.
 Subhasish Panda has also been appointed as Delhi Development Authority (DDA) vice
chairman.
SBI Funds appoints Shamsher Singh as its new MD and CEO
 SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML) has announced the appointment of Shamsher Singh
as its new MD & CEO in December 2022.
 SBIFML is a joint venture between State Bank of India and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset
manager.
 He has more than 32 years of rich experience working with State Bank of India in various
verticals
 He joined State Bank of India as Probationary Officer in June 1990.
Union Govt appoints Anil Kumar Lahoti as new Chairman of Railway Board
 Anil Kumar Lahoti has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Railway Board on 26th December 2022.
 He was a former general manager of Central Railway.
 He was appointed as a member of the board in December 2022.
 He will take over the chairmanship from Vinay Kumar Tripathi on January 1, 2023.
 He is a 1984-batch Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Pushpa Dahal 'Prachanda' appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister
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 President Bidya Devi Bhandari of Nepal appointed Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new
prime minister of Nepal on 25 December 2022.
 He will become the prime minister for the third time.
 He has formed a coalition government with the support of other parties.
 He will replace Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress party as the PM.
 The parliament of Nepal is called Sanghiya Sansad.
US President nominates Richard Verma to top diplomatic position
 US President Joe Biden nominated Indian American Richard R Verma as Deputy Secretary of
State for Management and Resources on 20 December 2022.
 He is the Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy at Mastercard.
 He was the United States Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative
Affairs during the Obama administration.
Suhel Ajaz Khan appointed as next Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia
 Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia on 22 Dec 2022.
 He is a 1997-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and is presently serving as Indian ambassador
to Lebanon.
 He will replace Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, a 1989 batch IFS officer.
 He worked at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh between September 2017 and June 2019 as Deputy
Chief of Mission.
Aloke Singh appointed head of Air India's low cost airline business
 Aloke Singh appointed as the chief of Air India's low-cost airline business from January 1, 2023.
 The Low Cost Carrier (LCC) business will comprise AirAsia India and Air India Express.
 AirAsia India was launched in 2014 while Air India Express started operations in 2005.
 Currently, four airlines are part of the Tata group.
 They are Air India, Air India Express, AirAsia India and Vistara.
PUMA India appointed Anushka Sharma as its new brand ambassador
 Puma India has roped in Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Anushka Sharma as its new brand
ambassador in December 2022.
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 The association is intended to “accelerate Puma’s strong commitment towards the women
consumer segment”.
 The brand’s other ambassadors in India include Kareena Kapoor Khan, MC Mary Kom, Yuvraj
Singh, Sunil Chhetri, and most recently Harrdy Sandhu.
Senior scientist Dinesh Kumar Shukla named as new chairman of AERB
 Senior nuclear scientist Dinesh Kumar Shukla has been appointed as the chairperson of the
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for a period of three years on 20 December 2022.
 He joined the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in the year 1981 after completing the 25th
batch of BARC Training School.
 AERB Founded: 15 November 1983;
 AERB Headquarters: Mumbai.
Major General Mohit Seth takes over as GOC Kilo force
 Major General Mohit Seth took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Counter
Insurgency Force Kilo on 20 Dec'22.
 He has held various prestigious staff and command appointments in J&K, North East and at
Army HQ.
 He has also served as Indian Army Liaison Officer, High Commission of India, United Kingdom.
Cindy Hook appointed CEO of 2032 Olympic organising committee
 American executive Cindy Hook has been appointed as CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and
Paralympic Games in December 2022.
 She is currently a member of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and the Singapore Economic
Development Board.
 She became CEO of the Australian operation in 2015.
 The International Olympic Committee in July 2021 decided to host the 2032 Games in Brisbane,
Australia.
Harvard University appoints Claudine Gay as first black President
 Harvard University appointed Claudine Gay, a dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, as its
new President on 16 December 2022.
 She is the first African American to hold the post at the university.
 She is also the 2nd woman to be elected to head the school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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 She will take over as the university’s 30th president on July 1, 2023, and will succeed Lawrence S.
Bacow.
Mette Frederiksen has been re-elected as the PM of Denmark
 Mette Frederiksen has been re-elected as Denmark PM.
 She is the Danish politician who has been Prime Minister of Denmark since June 2019.
 She is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history.
 Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprising the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands.
World Health Organization names Sir Jeremy Farrar as Chief Scientist
 World Health Organization (WHO) announced Dr Jeremy Farrar as its new Chief Scientist.
 He is a clinician scientist who, before joining Wellcome Trust in 2013, spent 17 years as Director
of the Clinical Research Unit at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Vietnam.
 He will oversee the Science Division, bringing together the best brains in science and innovation
from around the world.
Two additional judges of Chattisgarh HC appointed as permanent judges
 The Central government has notified the appointment of two additional judges of the
Chattisgarh High Court as permanent judges.
 Justices Narendra Kumar Vyas and Naresh Kumar are thet
 As on 1st November 2022, the Chattisgarh High Court which has a sanctioned strength of 22
judges, is functioning with 14 judges, a vacancy position of 8.
Justice Dipankar Dutta takes oath as judge of Supreme Court
 Justice Dipankar Dutta took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court on 12 December 2022.
 Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath to Justice Dutta in the swearing-
in ceremony in the Supreme Court.
 With the appointment of Justice Dutta, the Supreme Court will have 28 judges out of the
strength of 34 judges.
 Justice Dutta will have a term till February 8, 2030.
PT Usha becomes first woman president of Indian Olympic Association
 PT Usha was elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on 10
Dec'22.
 Ajay Patel, Gagan Narang and Rajlaxmi S. Deo have been elected as vice presidents.
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 She is a multiple Asian Games gold medallist and fourth place finisher in the 1984 Los Angeles
Olympics 400m hurdles final.
 The elections were held under the supervision of SC appointed retired SC judge L N Rao.
Meghna Ahlawat has been elected as first female president of TTFI
 Meghna Ahlawat was elected president of the Table Tennis Federation of India in Dec'22.
 Meghna Ahlawat has been elected its first female President.
 While, 8th-time national champion K. Mehta took over as the new secretary general of the TTFl,
and P.N Reddy has been elected as the Treasurer of the TFI.
 Ahlawat is the wife of Haryana Dy. CM Dushyant Chautala.
Sukhvinder Sukhu takes oath as new CM of Himachal Pradesh
 Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a former Congress state chief, took oath as the new Chief Minister of
Himachal Pradesh on 11 Dec 2022.
 He is the 4-time incumbent MLA of the Nadaun assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
 He was born on 27 March 1964 in Sera village of Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district.
 He is a lawyer by education, having graduated from Himachal Pradesh University.
AAP's Bobby elected first transgender member of MCD
 New Delhi has got its first transgender councillor after Bobby Kinnar has won the series polls
from sultanpuri A-ward.
 Earlier, Bobby had contested the civic polls in 2017 as an independent candidate.
 She is also the president ‘Hindu Yuva Samaj Ekta Awam Anti-Terrorism Committee’ Delhi unit.
 She is well known in Sultanpuri for her extensive social work.
KV Shaji Appointed as the New Chairman of NABARD
 K V Shaji appointed as the Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) on 8 Dec 2022.
 Previously, he served as NABARD’s Deputy MD till May 21, 2020.
 He is an agricultural graduate with a PGDM in Public Policy from the Indian Institute of
Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad.
 Nabard was set up by Indira Gandhi on 05 Nov 1982 with an initial capital of Rs.100 crore.
NDDB appoints Meenesh C Shah as its Managing Director
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 Government appointed Meenesh C Shah as the Managing Director of National Dairy

Development Board (NDDB) on 9 December 2022.
 The National Dairy Development Board is a statutory body set up in 1965.
 It is under the ownership of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of the
Government of India.
 Its headquarters is located in Anand, Gujarat.
 Founder: Verghese Kurien
Sushmita Shukla appointed first VP of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
 Indian-origin Sushmita Shukl has been appointed as First Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on 9 December 2022.
 She started as V-P of Enterprise Business Solutions in 2016 and then served as interim V-P of
Enterprise Transformation in 2017.
 The Fed Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which make up the Federal
Reserve System.
Bhupendra Patel to take oath as Gujarat CM on 12 December
 Bhupendra Patel will take oath as the 17 Chief Minister of Gujarat on 12 December 2022.
 Patel is an MLA from the Ghatlodia seat, a post previously held by Anandiben Patel.
 He had also served as the chairman of the Standing Committee of Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).
 He has been serving as the CM of Gujarat since September 2021.
Dina Boluarte assumes office as first female President of Peru
 Dina Boluarte has created history by becoming Peru's first female President.
 She was appointed after Congress ousted former president Pedro Castillo.
 She is the sixth Peruvian president in less than five years.
 Boluarte’s term will extend through July 2026.
 On July 29, 2021, she was sworn in as Minister for Development and Social Inclusion, a position
she held until November 25, 2022.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran Appointed Chair of B20 India
 N Chandrasekaran was appointed the chair of B20 India and led the business agenda during
India’s G20 presidency on 7 Dec 2022.
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 Chandrasekaran is Chairman of the board of Tata Sons, the promoter of more than 100 Tata
group companies.
 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is appointed as the B20 India Secretariat by the Union
govt to lead the B20 India process.
Arun Kumar Singh appointed Chairman of ONGC for tenure of 3 yrs
 Former BPCL chairman Arun Kumar Singh has been appointed as Chairman of Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation (ONGC).
 Vetsa Rama Krishna Gupta has taken over the additional charge of Chairman and Managing
Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), post superannuation of Arun Kumar
Singh.
 ONGC had been without a regular chairman and managing director since April 2021.
H. Kanitkar Appointed Batting Coach of Indian Women’s Cricket
 BCCI appointed former cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the new batting coach of the India
women's team on 6 Dec'22.
 He will join the side from the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia starting on 9
Dec'22.
 Kanitkar played two Tests and 34 ODIs for India between 1997 and 2000.
 He was also the coach of India's U19 team, which won the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World
Cup in 2022.
Smartwatch company 'Noise' appoints Virat Kohli as brand ambassador
 India’s consumer tech brand, Noise appointed Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador on 4
Dec 2022.
 Gaurav Khatri is a co-founder of Noise.
 Noise and Virat Kohli- both are leaders in the smart connected lifestyle industry and the cricket
world respectively.
 According to International Data Corporation, in 2021, India-based vendors captured over 65%
of shipments in the TWS category.
Hansraj Gangaram Ahir appointed as the new NCBC chairperson
 Hansraj Gangaram Ahir appointed as Chairperson of National Commission for Backward
Classes on 2 December 2022.
 He belongs to Maharashtra and is an Agriculturist by profession.
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 He belongs to District Chandrapur, State of Maharashtra.

 He had been Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Union Minister of State for Chemicals
and Fertilizers, Government of India during the 16th Lok Sabha.
Vijender Sharma elected president of ICAI
 Vijender Sharma has been elected as the new president of the Institute of Cost Accountants of
India for the year 2022-23.
 Rakesh Bhalla was elected as the vice president for 2022-23.
 V. Sharma is a fellow member of ICAI and a law graduate and a leading practicing cost
accountant since 1998 and an insolvency professional since January 2017.
GroupM South Asia CEO Prasanth Kumar elected president of AAAI
 Prasanth Kumar has been elected as the president of the Advertising Agencies Association of
India (AAAI) at its annual general body meeting in November 2022.
 He is the CEO of the South Asia of GroupM Media (India) Pvt Ltd.
 He has an experience of over 25 years in the Industry.
 He has served as AAAI’s vice president from 2020-22.
 Rana Barua was elected vice-president of the association.
Sanjay Kumar appointed as secretary of Department of School Education
 AS Sanjay Kumar took charge as Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy
 He is a 1990-batch Bihar cadre IAS officer and was a former Secretary, of the Department of
Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs, and Sports.
 He replaced Anita Karwal IAS upon her superannuation on November 30, 2022.
Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as the new Revenue Secretary
 Senior bureaucrat Sanjay Malhotra took charge as the secretary in Department of Revenue,
Ministry of Finance on 1 December 2022.
 He replaced Tarun Bajaj, who superannuated on November 30.
 He is 1990-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre.
 He was working as an officer on special duty (OSD) in the revenue department since October
2022.
Uttarakhand Government appoints Prasoon Joshi as its Brand Ambassador
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 Prasoon Joshi has been appointed by Uttarakhand Government as the state’s brand
ambassador in November 2022.
 He is a prominent and highly awarded member of the Indian advertising and media fraternity.
 In November 2022, the Uttarakhand government also bestowed on Joshi the Uttarakhand
Gaurav Samman honour for his contributions to art, literature, culture and advertising.
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Obituaries Current Affairs | December 2022

Brazil's legendary footballer Pele passes away at the age of 82
 Brazilian football legend Pele, who won a record three World Cups passed away at the age of
82 on 28th December 2022.
 Pelé was born in 1940 in Tres Carcass, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 He was the only player to win the World Cup three times.
 He was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000.
 He is credited with scoring a world record of 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances.
England 1966 Football World Cup winner George Cohen passes away
 England's 1966 World Cup-winning right back George Cohen died aged 83 on 23 December
2022.
 He scored six league goals in his 459 appearances between 1956 and 1969.
 England claims their first World Cup title with a 4–2 victory over West Germany in 1966.
 Until 1967, Cohen represented England in 37 matches.
 He also served as vice-captain of Sir Alf Ramsey for the match against West Germany.
Legendary Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away
 Legendary Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passed away in December 2022.
 Sri Ranga Neethulu was one of his well known films.
 He was also a producer, director and politician.
 In his career spanning over six decades, Satyanarayana received a number of awards, including
a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and two Nandi Awards.
Pepsi former chief PM Sinha passes away
 Priya Mohan Sinha, former chief executive of PepsiCo India who first ‘Indianised’ colas in India,
passed away in December 2022.
 He headed PepsiCo’s India business for a decade, between 1993-2003.
 He worked with Hindustan Unilever for more than a decade before joining PepsiCo India in 1993.
 Sinha joined Bata as chairman in 2004 and is credited with restructuring the company.
Grammy-winning songwriter Shirley Eikhard passes away at 67
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 Shirley Eikhard, the singer-songwriter who penned Bonnie Raitt's 1991 hit ‘Something to Talk
About,’ passed away in December 2022.
 She was awarded the best pop vocal performance at the 1992 Grammy Awards and was also
nominated in the record of the year category.
 "Something to Talk About" inspired the title of the 1995 Warner Bros. movie starring Julia
Roberts and Dennis Quaid.
Longewala battle hero Lance Naik Bhairon Singh Rathore passes away
 Lance Naik Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran and hero of the 1971 India-Pakistan War,
passed away in Jodhpur at the age of 81 on 20 Dec 2022.
 The BSF veteran’s bravery at Rajasthan’s Longewala post during the war was portrayed by
actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie ‘Border’.
 He served in the 14th BSF unit during the war and retired from service in 1987.
Hawaii’s last Princess, Abigail Kawananakoa passes away at 96
 Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa, a Hawaiian princess passed away at the age of 96 in
Honolulu, Hawaii, in December 2022.
 She was born on 23rd April 1926 in Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii.
 Iolani Palace, the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii, is the only royal
residence in the United States of America.
 She was a symbol of Hawaiian national identity.
Prominent football journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
 A prominent football journalist from the United States Grant Wahl, passed away in December
2022.
 He had worked with media outlets including Fox Sports.
 After leaving Sports Illustrated in 2020, he began publishing his podcast and newsletter.
 He is also the author of the book The Beckham Experiment (2009).
Veteran Lavani Singer Sulochana Chavan passes away at the age of 92
 Renowned Lavani singer Sulochana Chavan passed away on 10 Dec'22.
 She was one of the most well-known singers in traditional Maharashtrian musical genre.
 Chavan has been awarded the Padma Shri in Mar'22.
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 She has also been conferred the title of "Lavanisamradhni" (Queen of Lavani) for her singing
contribution to the art genre.
 She was awarded the Lata Mangeshkar Award for the year 2010.
Veteran Kannada actor Krishna G Rao passes away at the age of 70
 Veteran Kannada actor Krishna G Rao, best known for playing a visually impaired man in the
KGF franchise, passed away at the age of 70 on 8 December 2022.
 Krishna G Rao also played the lead role in an upcoming Kannada film, titled Nano
Narayanappa.
 In the KGF movie, he played the role of an aging supporting actor who is in dire need of money
for the hospital treatment of his wife.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jim Stewart passes away at 92
 Jim Stewart, who established the Stax Records label and created some of the greatest soul
records of the 1960s, passed away on Monday at the age of 92 on 6 Dec'22.
 In 1957, Stewart and Al Bell co-founded the renowned Black music label with headquarters in
Memphis.
 He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Eminent economist YK Alagh passes away on 6 December 2022
 Yoginder K Alagh, a well-known economist, former minister, and an emeritus professor at
Ahmedabad-based Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR) passed
away on 06 Dec 2022.
 He was born in Chakwal (in present-day Pakistan) in 1939.
 Professor Y.K. Alagh was passionate about various aspects of public policy, particularly rural
development, the environment, and economics.
Yakshagana artist Kumble Sundar Rao passes away
 Well-known Yakshagana and Talamaddale artiste and former MLA Kumble Sundar Rao passed
away in December 2022.
 Rao was an exponent of Thenkuthittu style of Yakshagana and the MLA serving Surathkal
constituency from 1994 to 1999.
 As an artiste, he had served in Surathkal and Dharmasthala yakshagana mela.
 Sundar Rao had served as president of Karnataka State Yakshagana Academy.
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‘City of Joy’ author Dominique Lapierre passes away at 91

 The Author of bestselling books "Freedom at Midnight" and "City of Joy" Dominique Lapierre
died on 4 Dec'22
 Dominique Lapierre in partnership with USA writer Larry Collins wrote six books that have sold
more than 50 million copies worldwide.
 'City of joy' was about the hardships of a rickshaw puller in Kolkata & 'Freedom at Midnight'
was about the Independence movement in India.
Oscar award winner documentarian Julia Reichert passes away at 76
 Veteran documentarian and Oscar awardee, Julia Reichert passed away at the age of 76 on 3
December 2022.
 She won an Oscar in 2020 for her feature ‘American Factory.'
 Reichert spent 28 years teaching film production at Wright State University in addition to being
a filmmaker.
 She received two Oscar nominations in 1984 and in 2010.
Veteran Odia Film Actress Jharana Das Passes Away At 77
 Veteran Odia film actress Jharana Das passed away on 2 December 2022.
 She was given the state government's prestigious 'Jaydev Puraskar' for her lifetime contribution
to the Odia film industry.
 She is known for her memorable roles in films 'Malajahna’, ‘Amadabata’, ‘Adina Megha’,
‘Abhinetri’, and many more Odia classics.
 She also won the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra award in 2016.
Former Chinese president, Jiang Zemin passes away at 96
 Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin passed away at the age of 96 on 30 Nov'22.
 Jiang Zemin was a Chinese politician who served as general secretary of the Chinese
Communist Party from 1989 to 2002.
 He also served as chairman of the Central Military Commission from 1989 to 2004, and as
president of China from 1993 to 2003.
 He was appointed the president after the Tiananmen Square protests.
Yakshagana artist Kumble Sundar Rao passed away at 88
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 Well-known Yakshagana and Talamaddale artist, Kumble Sundar Rao passed away on 30 Nov
2022.
 He was an exponent of the Thenkuthittu style of Yakshagana and the MLA serving Surathkal
(present Mangalore City North) constituency from 1994 to 1999.
 As an artist, he had served in Surathkal and Dharmasthala yakshagana mela.
 He had also served as president of Karnataka State Yakshagana Academy.
Toyota Kirloskar vice chairman, Vikram Kirloskar passes away at 64
 Toyota Kirloskar Motor vice chairperson, Vikram S Kirloskar passed away on 30 Nov 2022.
 He played a key role in bringing Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp to India in the late 1990s.
 He had a mechanical engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US.
 Toyota Kirloskar Motor is a joint venture between the Japanese auto major Toyota Motor
Company and the Kirloskar Group.
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Person in News Current Affairs | December 2022

PV Sindhu among top 25 highest-paid female athletes in Forbes' list
 India's badminton star PV Sindhu is the only Indian sportsperson to feature in the top 25 of
Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid female athletes.
 She is ranked 12th on the list.
 For the third year in a row, Osaka topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid female
athletes.
 She won the singles gold and doubles silver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in
2022.
Antim Panghal nominated for Rising Star of the Year award
 Indian women’s wrestler Antim Panghal has been nominated for United World Wrestling 2022
Rising Star of the Year award in Dec 2022.
 Japan’s Nonoka Ozaki, USA’s Amit Elor, Sweden’s Emma Malmgren and Andreea Ana of
Romania are the other in the five-woman nominees list.
 Antim Panghal created history in Aug 2022 by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at the World
U20 Wrestling Championships.
Shah Rukh features on British magazines list of 50 greatest actors
 Shah Rukh Khan is the only Indian actor who has been included in an international list of 50
greatest actors of all time by British Magazine 'Empire' in Dec'22.
 His dialogue from the movie "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" — "Zindagi toh har roz jaan leti hai… Bomb toh
sirf ek baar lega" (Everyday life kills us a little. A bomb will kill you only once) has been
recognised as the "iconic line" of his career.
Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO
 Billionaire Elon Musk will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a
replacement, but will still run some key divisions of the social media platform.
 This is the first time Musk has mentioned stepping down as chief of the social media platform.
 Twitter, Inc. is an American social media company based in San Francisco, California.
Neeraj Chopra becomes the most written-about athlete in 2022
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 According to the World Athletics, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra of India was the most written
about track and field athlete in 2022, displacing the Jamaican legend Usain Bolt from the top
lists.
 He won the silver medal at the World Athletic Championships 2022 in Oregon, becoming only
the 2nd Indian to win a worlds medal after Anju Bobby George’s bronze in the women’s long
jump in 2003.
WhatsApp Pay India chief Vinay Choletti resigns
 Vinay Choletti, head of WhatsApp’s India payment business, has quit the firm within four
months in the role.
 WhatsApp Pay allows users to send money only to their contacts after which it enables UPI ID.
 WhatsApp Pay users can enter the UPI ID and send money through QR code.
 WhatsApp users can also send money to people who are not in their contact list.
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Science and Technology Current Affairs | December 2022

India to setup its first waste-to-hydrogen project in Pune
 Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) along with The Green Billions will use waste and convert it
into useable green hydrogen.
 Waste will comprise of biodegradable, non-biodegradable and domestic hazardous waste.
 It would be segregated in one place using optical sensor technology.
 Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) from waste would be utilised to generate hydrogen using plasma
gasification technology.
Five generations of high-temperature stars revealed in Omega Centauri
 Omega Centauri is a globular cluster in the constellation of Centaurus that was first identified
as a non-stellar object by Edmond Halley in 1677
 It is the largest-known globular cluster in the Milky Way Galaxy.
 Globular clusters are spherical aggregates of several thousand to millions of stars bound by
gravity.
Tufts University research clarifies how sepsis can lead to cell death
 Sepsis is a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s overreactive response against an
infection, leading it to injure its own tissues & organs.
 The 1st known reference to sepsis dates back to more than 2,700 years
 It is a derivative of a greek word “sepo,” meaning “I rot”.
 Sepsis accounted for 11 million deaths worldwide in 2017 & is the most expensive medical
condition in the US.
Researchers trying to develop drug to treat 'GNB1 Encephalopathy'
 Researchers in India, the US and Israel and currently trying to develop a drug to treat this rare
genetic disease 'GNB1 Encephalopathy'.
 It is a brain disease caused due to mutations in the GNB1 gene.
 This genetic disorder affects individuals in the foetus stage.
 The earliest symptoms being delayed physical and mental development, intellectual disabilities,
epilepsy and movement problems.
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral
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 Scientists working on Australia's Great Barrier Reef successfully tested a new method for
freezing and storing coral larvae on 25 December 2022.
 Cryogenically frozen coral can be stored and later reintroduced into the wild but the process
requires sophisticated equipment including lasers.
 A new lightweight "Cryomesh" could be manufactured more cheaply and better protect corals
IIT Kanpur develops artificial heart to help acute cardiac patients
 Researchers at IIT Kanpur have developed an artificial heart, which will prove to be helpful for
people suffering from cardiac problems.
 After success in the trial, transplantation can be done in humans in the next two years.
 Artificial heart is being developed to reduce the sufferings of the patients.
 India imports 80 percent of equipment and implants from abroad.
Scientists fabricate rare earth-free magnets
 Scientists have fabricated improved low cost heavy rare earth-free high Nd-Fe-B magnets,
which are in high demand for Electric Vehicles and can make them more affordable.
 More than 90% of EVs use brushless DC (BLDC) motors made up of rare earth Neodymium Iron
Boron (Nd-Fe-B) magnets.
 Nd-Fe-B magnets used in EVs operate at high temperatures of 150 – 200oC.
NASA'S Mars rover Perseverance to begin dropping samples of rock
 NASA's Mars rover Perseverance will begin dropping samples of rock onto the surface of the
Red Planet in Dec 2022.
 The materials have been packaged in titanium tubes.
 It is a major milestone in the quest to find out if there is life on Mars.
 Perseverance will place 10 cylinders on the ground at its exploration site in Jezero Crater.
 There will also be examples of Martian soil and air.
India will launch its quadrivalent vaccine called Cervavac in 2023
 India will launch its quadrivalent vaccine called Cervavac in 2023 for the nationwide
immunisation drive of girls aged 9-14 years.
 Developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII), Cervavac offers protection against four strains of
HPV — 16, 18, 6, and 11.
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 HPV (human papillomavirus) is a viral infection passed between people through skin-to-skin
contact.
US researchers announce historic nuclear fusion breakthrough
 US researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on December 13, 2022.
 For the first time in history, American scientists carried out a nuclear fusion reaction in
California, USA, due to which pure energy (carbon-free energy) was produced just like the Sun.
 This breakthrough could bring unlimited clean energy and could help in the fight against
climate change.
ISRO introducing the L1 frequency in all its future satellites
 ISRO is introducing the L1 frequency in all its future satellites with an aim to promote the civilian
use of NAVigation with the Indian Constellation (NavIC).
 L1 frequency is one of the most commonly used frequencies in the GPS.
 It will increase the use of the regional navigation system in wearable devices, security systems
and personal trackers that use low-power, single-frequency chips.
Union Ministry, ISRO develop a project-monitoring mobile application
 The Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (MoDoNER) has in collaboration the
department of space has developed a project-monitoring mobile application.
 The project can be monitored in three modes viz mobile apps, satellite images and drone
images.
 Till November 2022, 562 projects across North-Eastern Region (NER) have been geo-tagged
through satellite images and mobile app.
Japan's first-ever lunar mission launched
 Japanese space startup ispace Inc has launched its own private lander M1 to the Moon under its
HAKUTO-R mission, from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
 HAKUTO-R refers to the white rabbit.
 Its lunar lander contains two rovers who were expected to touch down on the visible side of the
moon in April 2023.
 If the rover Rashid lands successfully, it will be the Arab world's first Moon mission.
IIT Madras researchers develop 'Sindhuja' Ocean Wave Energy Converter
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 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an 'Ocean
Wave Energy Converter' that can generate electricity from sea waves.
 The trials of this device were successfully completed in December 2022.
 The product has been named 'Sindhuja-I,' which means 'generated from the ocean.'
 It targets generating 1MW of power from ocean waves in the next 3 years.
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Sports Current Affairs | December 2022

World Rapid Chess Championships: Magnus Carlsen & Tan Zhongyi win gold
 World Rapid Chess Championships ended in Almaty in December 2022.
 Magnus Carlsen won his fourth rapid crown.
 He had already triumphed in 2014, 2015 and 2019.
 The second place in the World Rapid went to Vincent Keymer.
 In the Women's tournament, Tan Zhongyi of China won gold after defeating local player Dinara
Saduakassova in the tiebreaker.
2022 FIDE World Blitz Championship: Carlsen & Bibisara wins gold
 Magnus Carlsen and Bibisara Assaubayeva won the World Blitz Championships in Almaty, in
December 2022.
 Carlsen thus grabbed the triple crown, as he is currently the classical, rapid and blitz world
champion.
 The 18-year-old Assaubayeva, on her part, defended the title she had won in 2021.
 International Chess Federation (FIDE) Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
 President: Arkady Dvorkovich
Koneru Humpy becomes 1st Indian to win 2 medals at Blitz Championship
 Koneru Humpy has become the first Indian in history to win two medals at the World Blitz Chess
Championships.
 She scored 12.5/17 to take home the Silver medal.
 She missed the gold medal by just half a point.
 She is best known for winning the FIDE Women's rapid chess championship in 2019.
 In 2002, she became the youngest woman ever to achieve the title of Grandmaster at the age of
15 years.
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Club Al Nassr
 Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
 Recently, he left Manchester United Club.
 Prior to Manchester United, he was with Real Madrid Club.
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 In FIFA 2022 played in Qatar, he scored 1 goal and in total he has scored 15 goals in world cups.
 His home country is Portugal.
Suryakumar, Mandhana nominated for ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year award
 Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Smriti Mandhana, were on 29 December 2022,
nominated for the men's and women's T20 Cricketer of the Year awards 2022.
 The other nominees include Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, Sam Curran of England and Pakistan’s
wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan have been nominated for the ICC men’s T-20
cricketer of the year 2022.
 Chairman of ICC: Greg Barclay
Australia's Men Test Player Of The Year Award named after Shane Warne
 Australia's men's Test Player of the Year award will be renamed in Shane Warne's honour.
 Tributes were paid to the late spin-king at Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
 Warne, considered second in stature only to Donald Bradman in sports-mad Australia, died
unexpectedly aged 52 in March 2022.
 The Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award will be presented annually.
Arshdeep, and Yastika among nominees for ICC emerging player award
 Indian Arshdeep Singh has been included in the men’s and Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh in
the women’s section of the International Cricket Council’s emerging player of the year 2022
award nominee list.
 The nominee list was announced by the ICC on 28 December 2022.
 Other players include fast bowler Marco Jansen, Afghanistan’s batsman Ibrahim Zardan and
New Zealand’s batsman Finn Allen.
Government recognises e-sports as part of multisports events
 The Government has officially recognised e-sports in the country.
 E-Sports will now be a part of the “multisports event” category in India under the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
 E-Sports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games.
 The decision will boost the growth of the country’s E-Sports industry.
South African cricketer Farhaan Behardien announces retirement
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 South Africa all-rounder Farhaan Behardien has announced his retirement from cricket on 27
Dec'22.
 He represented South Africa in four World Cups.
 Behardien played 59 ODIs for the Proteas, in which he scored 1074 runs at an average of 30.69.
 He also played 38 T20Is and scored 518 runs.
 In the ODIs that he has played, the 39-year-old also picked up 14 wickets and in the T20Is he
got three.
Cyclist Swasti Singh receives 30th Ekalabya Puraskar
 The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ for the year 2022 was presented to cyclist Swasti Singh on 24 December
2022.
 This award is given every year to encourage young sporting talents.
 Football player Pyari Xaxa and Hockey player Shilanda Lakra were also honored at the event.
 Billiards and snooker world champion Pankaj Advani was the chief guest while Pranati Mishra
was the guest of honor at the event.
Indian archers tops the Archery Asia Cup 2022 stage 3 event table
 Indian archers topped the Archery Asia Cup 2022 stage 3 held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
from 20 to 25 December 2022.
 India won 10 medals; five golds, three silvers and two bronze.
 Seven of India’s 10 medals at the Archery Asia Cup 2022 stage 3 were won by compound
archers.
 Asian Archery Championships began in 1980 and it was first hosted in India.
Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain win gold at National Boxing event
 World Champion Nikhat Zarin and the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain won
gold medals in their respective weight categories at the 6th Elite National Women’s Boxing
Championships 2022 in Bhopal on 26 December 2022.
 The Railways team topped the medals tally with 10 medals while Madhya Pradesh and
Haaryana came second and third respectively.
Arunachal's Geto Sora wins Junior International Badminton Championship
 Arunachal Pradesh's 7-year-old Geto Sora won the Top Arena Junior International Badminton
Championship title on 23 December 2022.
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 The Top Arena Junior International Badminton Championship was held in Kuala Lumpur from
19-23 December 2022.
 In November 2022, the 7-year-old Sora won the U-9 boys singles titles in the BTY-Yonex-Singha
Championship, held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sam Curran becomes most expensive player in IPL history
 Cricketer Sam Curran on 23 December 2022 became the costliest cricketer ever to be bought by
any franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
 He was bought by Punjab Kings during the IPL auction for ₹18.5 crores.
 The IPL auctions for the 2023 season are being held in Kerala.
 He broke cricketer Ishan Kishan’s record who was picked last season for ₹15.25 crore by Mumbai
Indians.
Viacom18 awarded 2024 Paris Olympics broadcasting right in South Asia
 Viacom18 network has bagged the broadcasting rights of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024
Youth Olympics for the Indian subcontinent in December 2022.
 This includes the markets of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri
Lanka.
 It has been distributed to support the staging of the Olympic Games, promote the worldwide
development of sport and the Olympic movement.
Brazil tops FIFA World Ranking
 Brazil maintained their top spot in the FIFA World Ranking in December 2022 despite Argentina
winning their first FIFA World Cup title since 1986 in Qatar 2022.
 Brazil have held the number one position since February 2022, when they dethroned Belgium.
 Argentina and France have moved up one spot to second and third place, respectively.
New Delhi to host the 36th Asian Wrestling Championships 2023
 The United World Wrestling (UWW) announced on 20 December 2022 that the 36th Asian
Wrestling Championships 2023 will be held in New Delhi, from 28 March to 2 April 2023.
 New Delhi will be hosting the event for the 7th time.
 It will offer ranking points to the wrestlers which will determine their seedings for the World
Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from 16 to 24 Sept 2023.
Karim Benzema announces retirement from international football
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 French footballer Karim Benzema announced his retirement from International football on 20
December 2022.
 Benzema ends his time with France with 37 goals in 97 appearances.
 He made his debut for France against Austria in March 2007, he scored while playing as a
substitute.
 He was included in the France team for Euro 2020, and he ended up being the third-highest
scorer with four goals.
Rehan Ahmed becomes youngest to claim 5 wicket on Test Cricket debut
 England’s leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has became the youngest men’s Test cricketer to take a
five-wicket haul on debut during the ongoing third match against Pakistan on 19 December
2022.
 He made his Test debut at 18 years and 126 days during Pakistan and England match.
 He claimed three wickets in six overs on his way to 5-48 in the second innings against Pakistan.
FIFA picked Morocco to host Club World Cup in February 2023
 FIFA has announced that Morocco will host the next football Club World Cup.
 The tournament will take place from 1-11 Feb 2023.
 The most recent edition of the tournament was held in the UAE in February 2022 and was won
by the English football club, Chelsea.
 Morocco has hosted the Club World Cup in 2013 and 2014.
 The Real Madrid football club of Spain has won the cup a maximum of 4 times.
Khelo India Women’s Track Cycling tournament scheduled
 For the 1st time, the Khelo India Women’s tournament will feature Track Cycling.
 The tournament, scheduled to take place across 4 Zones in Dec 2022, has been sanctioned for a
total Rs 1.15 crore by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
 SAI NSNIS Patiala will play host to the first phase for the North Zone Amritsar leg.
Chahat Arora sets national record in women's 50m breaststroke
 In Swimming, Indian swimmer Chahat Arora set a new national record in the women’s 50m
breaststroke at the FINA World Swimming Championships 2022 in Australia, on 17 Dec'22.
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 She clocked 32.91 seconds to top at the 25-metre short course pool and bettered her own
previous record of 32.94 seconds set at the National Aquatic Championships 2022 in September
2022.
Argentina beat France to win FIFA World Cup 2022
 Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup, after 36 years, on 19
December 2022.
 Golden Ball was awarded to Lionel Messi.
 He also got this award in 2014.
 With eight goals, Kylian Mbappe was awarded the Golden boot.
 Enzo Fernandez was awarded the Young Player of the Tournament award.
 While the goalkeeper of the tournament was given to Emiliano Martinez.
India wins blind T20 cricket world cup for third consecutive times
 India won the 3rd T20 World Cup for Blind, played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in
Bengaluru, Karnataka on 17 Dec 2022.
 All the three T20 World Cup for Blind have been hosted by India.
 India defeated Bangladesh by 120 runs in the final.
 Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot presented the winners and runners up trophies.
 The 4th T20 World Cup for Blind will be held in Pakistan in 2023.
Indian women's hockey team wins FIH Nations Cup
 The Indian women Hockey team won the inaugural FIH Nations Cup at Valencia, Spain on 17
December 2022.
 With this win, the Indian team has been promoted to the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Women's Pro
League.
 The winning goal was scored by Gurjit Kaur of India.
 India finished third in the 2021-22 FIH Pro League.
 FIH Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
 FIH President: Mohammad Tayyab Ikram
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek crowned ITF World Champions 2022
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 Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek were crowned the ITF world champion 2022 in their respective
categories on 16 December 2022.
 Rafael Nadal was crowned the ITF world champion for the fifth time in his career.
 In the men’s doubles category, Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury won the award while Barbora
Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova took the women’s doubles honour for the third time.
Union Sports Minister unveils Hockey World Cup trophy in New Delhi
 Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur unveiled Hockey World Cup trophy in
New Delhi on 16 December 2022.
 The event was also attended by 1975 Hockey World Cup winners.
 The FIH Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela will begin on 13th January 2023.
 The nationwide Trophy Tour was launched in Bhubaneswar on 5th December by Odisha CM
Naveen Patnaik.
Chahat Arora sets national record in women's 100-metre breaststroke
 Indian swimmer Chahat Arora set a national record in the women's 100-metre breaststroke at
the FINA World Swimming Championships 2022 in Melbourne, Australia on 14 Dec 2022.
 Chahat Arora completed the 100-metre breaststroke race in 1 min, 13.13 seconds.
 Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte, topped the overall heats.
 Lara Van Niekerk of South Africa came second while Lilly King of the USA came third.
Axelsen and Yamaguchi wins badminton World Tour Finals
 Viktor Axelsen won the men's singles title after defeating Indonesia's Anthony Ginting at the
season-ending World Tour Finals in Bangkok on 11 Dec'22.
 Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi defeated Taiwan’s Tai Tzu Ying to win the women’s singles title.
Yamaguchi is the current world champion.
 Chinese Duo Liu Yuchen And Ou Xuanyi Defeated Indonesia’s Mohammad Ahsan And Hendra
Setiawan In The Men’s Doubles
Messi becomes highest goalscorer for Argentina in FIFA W-Cup history
 Lionel Messi broke Gabriel Batistuta's record to become the highest goalscorer for Argentina in
the history of the FIFA World Cup.
 He achieved this during the Argentina vs Croatia match, in which he equalled Hungary's Sandor
Kocsis and Germany's Jurgen Klinsmann with 11 goals.
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 This match was also his 25th World Cup match, the most for any Argentinian player alongside
Lothar Matthaus.
S. Sridhar breaks national record at FINA World Swimming Championship
 Indian swimmer Siva Sridhar broke the national record in the men’s 200m individual medley
heats at the Short Course World Championships in Melbourne on 13 Dec 2022.
 Siva clocked 1:59.80s and cut down almost three seconds from the previous best 2:02.42 - also
owned by him.
 In June 2022, he won the bronze medal at Singapore National Swimming Championships in the
200m individual medley.
Manu Bhaker bags gold medal in National Shooting Championship
 Manu Bhaker bagged a gold medal in the 10-metre pistol junior women's event at the National
Shooting Championship in Bhopal.
 Representing Haryana at the 65th edition of the National Shooting Championship, Manu Bhaker
beat Telangana’s, Esha Singh.
 Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar from Himachal Pradesh bagged the national title in the
men’s 25m centre fire pistol.
Indian U-18 Girls team wins silver at Asia Rugby 7's Championship
 The Under-18 girls team won the silver medal at the U18 Asia Rugby Sevens held at Kathmandu,
Nepal on 11 Dec'22.
 The tournament was held on the 10th and the 11th of December with five countries participating
in the girls' pool and eight countries participating in the boys' pool.
 The U-18 boys team finished at 4th in the event.
 The bronze medal match was won by Malaysia with a score of 36-5.
Hyderabad Strikers crowned as champions of Tennis Premier League 2022
 Hyderabad Strikers crowned as champions of Tennis Premier League 2022 on 12 Dec'22.
 The final of the 4th TPL was held in Pune, Maharashtra.
 The final score of the Hyderabad Strikers was 41-32 and was crowned champions of the event
for the 2nd year in a row.
 Hyderabad’s pair S. Balaji and Nikki Poonacha defeated Mumbai’s R. Ramanathan and J.
Nedunnchezhiyan 14-6 to win the title.
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J Buttler, Sidra Ameen Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards For November
 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on 12 December announced the winners of the ICC
Player of the Month awards for November 2022.
 England's T20 captain Jos Buttler was named the ICC Player of the Month for Nov 2022.
 Pakistan's Sidra Amin became Pakistan's second consecutive winner of the Women's Player of
the Month award after a stellar performance in the ODI series win against Ireland.
HS Prannoy beats Viktor Axelsen in BWF World Tour finals
 In badminton, India's HS Prannoy outclassed Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen 14-21,
21-17, 21-18 in the BWF World Tour in Bangkok in December 2022.
 It is Prannoy's second win in seven meetings.
 Prannoy was the lone Indian player competing at the 2022 season-ending BWF World Tour
Finals - where only the top 8 players and pairs of the year take part.
Indian sailor Anandi wins gold medal at 34th King’s Cup Regatta 2022
 Indian Sailor Anandi Nandan Chandavarkar won Gold at 34th King’s Cup Regatta 2022 held in
Phuket, Thailand on 11 Dec 2022.
 She participated in the French Open Skiff National event and finished 5th in the U-15 category.
 She also participated in Japanese Open Skiff Nationals 2022.
 The King’s Cup Regatta started in 1987 and is a one-week event held annually in Phuket,
Thailand.
Ishan Kishan smashes fastest double hundred in ODI cricket history
 Opener Ishan Kishan smashed the fastest double hundred in ODI history.
 He took 126 deliveries to smash a double hundred in the third ODI against Bangladesh.
 The record was earlier held by Chris Gayle, who took 138 deliveries for his double hundred
against Zimbabwe in 2015.
 Ishan is the 7th batter to slam an ODI double ton.
Sukant Kadam wins gold medal at Peru Para Badminton International
 Sukant Kadam won a gold medal at the Peru Para-Badminton International Championship in
Dec'22.
 India won 14 medals (6 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze).
 He defeated Chee Hiong Ang in straight sets with a score line of 21-14 and 21-15.
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 Indian men’s doubles pair Nehal and Breno Johann and the women’s doubles duo of Parul
Parmar and Vaishali Nilesh Patel won gold in their respective categories.
Deepika Padukone to unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy during the finals
 Actor Deepika Padukone will unveil the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy in Qatar during the final
match of FIFA World Cup on 18 Dec 2022.
 She will be the first bollywood actor to unveil FIFA World Cup trophy.
 The final match will be played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar on 18 Dec.
 The tournament is being held from Nov 20 to Dec 18.
 She was also awarded the TIME100 Impact Award in 2022.
Mirabai Chanu clinches silver at Weightlifting World Championship
 Mirabai Chanu won silver at the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships in Colombia on 7 Dec
2022.
 She beat the Tokyo 2020 champion Hou Zhihua of China.
 She lifted a combined weight of 200 kg compared to Zhihua's total of 198 kg.
 Meanwhile, China's Jiang Huihua took home the gold medal with a combined weight of 206 kg.
Anish Thoppani clinches silver medal in U-15 category
 Indian shuttler Anish Thoppani clinched a silver medal in the under-15 category at the
Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Nonthaburi, Thailand on 4 December 2022.
 Anish lost the men's singles final against Chinese Taipei's Chung-Hsiang Yih 8-21, 24-22, 19-21 to
settle for silver.
 India’s under-17 men’s duo Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Sraswat also won a silver medal.
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinch Mixed Team Pistol title
 In shooting, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the 10 metre air pistol mixed team title at the
65th National Shooting Championship Competitions in Bhopal on December 4, 2022.
 They defeated Karnataka’s Divya TS and Imroz 16-4 in the gold medal encounter.
 Punjab and ONGC shared the bronze medals.
 In the junior mixed team pistol, the gold was won by Uttar Pradesh’s Anjali and Sagar.
Third T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for Blind begins
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 The third T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind was inaugurated at Tau Devi Lal
Indoor Stadium in Gurugram on December 5, 2022.
 The participating nations are Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka,
and the host, India.
 It is being organised to mark the World Disability Day celebrations universally.
 Yuvraj Singh is the brand ambassador of the tournament.
Rohit Sharma becomes sixth-highest run scorer for India in ODIs
 Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma surpassed former batter M. Azharuddin to become the sixth-
highest run-getter for India in ODI cricket.
 He accomplished this record during India's first ODI against Bangladesh at Dhaka on 4 Dec'22.
 Top run-scorers in ODI cricket for India are: Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (12,353), Saurav
Ganguly (11,221), Rahul Dravid (10,768) and MS Dhoni (10,599).
Unnati wins India's first-ever medal in under-17 badminton category
 Indian badminton player, Unnati Hooda became the first-ever Indian under-17 shuttler to clinch
a medal at the Asian Junior Badminton Championships on 4 December 2022.
 She lost to Sarunrak Vitidsarn of Thailand in the gold medal match in the women's singles
category and got a silver medal.
 The championship is being held in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Sarabjot Singh wins double gold at 65th National Shooting Championship
 Haryana’s Sarabjot Singh won double gold at the 65th National Shooting Championship on 2
December 2022.
 Sarabjot defeated Gaurav Rana of the Air Force 16-4 in the gold medal match for the individual
crown and also partnered with Sumit Raman and Anmol Jain to pick up the team gold in the
event.
 The championship is being held at the MP Shooting Academy range in Bhopal
Nathan Lyon becomes 9th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket
 Australian spinner Nathan Lyon surpassed South Africa's Dale Steyn to become the 9th-highest
wicket-taker in Test cricket on 3 Dec'22.
 He achieved this record on Day 3 of the first Test match against West Indies.
 Lyon now has 440 wickets, taking him past Steyn's tally of 439 Test wickets.
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 Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for most wickets in Test cricket with 800 wickets in 133
matches.
Shooter Rudrankksh Patil wins gold at ISSF President's Cup 2022
 Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil won the gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation
(ISSF) President’s Cup held in Cairo, Egypt on 3 Dec 2022.
 He defeated Italy’s Danilo Sollazzo in the 10 m rifle play-off by 16-8.
 In Oct 2022, He bagged the country’s first quota for the 2024 Paris Olympics after clinching a
gold in men’s 10 m air rifle in ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championships 2022.
Saurashtra cricket team wins Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022
 Saurashtra beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets in the final to win the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
 The team won its first Ranji Trophy title in 2019-2020.
 The Player of the match in the final was given to Sheldon Jackson and the Player of the
tournament was awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
 The Vijay Hazare Trophy is also known as the Ranji One-Day Trophy.
3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind to be held from December 5 in India
 The third T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind will be held from December 5 to 17,
2022 in India.
 The participating nations for World Cup 2022 are Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, and India.
 The tournament is being organized to mark the World Disability Day celebrations universally.
 Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is the brand ambassador of the tournament
Stephanie Frappart becomes 1st female referee at men’s World Cup game
 Stephanie Frappart of France will be the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match on 2
December 2022.
 She will officiate the match to be played between Germany and Costa Rica in Group E on 2
December 2022.
 France’s Frappart is one of three women referees among the 36 selected for the tournament in
Qatar, alongside Rwandan official Salima Mukansanga and Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita.
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Summits and Conferences Current Affairs | December 2022

CLAWS held 2 day Seminar on “Civil Military Integration"
 Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), an independent think tank, conducted a two-day
Seminar on the theme of “Civil Military Integration: The Way Forward”, at New Delhi.
 General Anil Chauhan, CDS and General Manoj Pandey, COAS addressed the event.
 It is being held to discuss the role of the military and bureaucracy in adopting a whole nation
approach to deal with security challenges.
Latvia host Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit 2022 at Riga
 Latvia hosted the 3rd summit meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on 19 December
2022 in Riga, Latvia.
 The summit meeting has been convened on the Initiative of the Prime Minister of Latvia Krisjanis
Karins, with the support of the UK.
 The JEF was founded in 2015.
 It comprises Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
and the UK.
7th India Water Impact summit to begin on December 15 in New Delhi
 The seventh edition of the India Water Impact summit will commence on December 15, 2022.
 Organized by NITI Aayog, the event will showcase new technological innovations, research,
policy frameworks, and investment models from around the world and from within India.
 It will focus on select aspects of “Mapping and Convergence of 5P’s (People, Policies, Plans,
Programmes, and Projects)”.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar attends the India Global Forum at Dubai
 Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar
attended the India Global Forum in Dubai on 13-15 Dec'22.
 This agenda-setting forum selects platforms that international corporate and policymakers can
leverage to interact with stakeholders in their sectors
 The theme of the forum is "Globalisation of Indian Tech & Innovation Talent."
India International Science Festival(IISF) to be held in Bhopal
 IISF-2022 will be held in Bhopal in Jan 2023.
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 IISF is the initiative of the Ministry of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Earth Science in
association with Vijnana Bharati.
 The IISF 2022 is the eighth edition since its inception in 2015.
 The 1st and 2nd IISF were held in New Delhi, the third in Chennai, 4th in Lucknow, 5th in Kolkata,
6th through virtual mode and 7th one in Goa.
17th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the ILO was held in Singapore
 The 17th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
was held in Singapore in December 2022.
 It brings together representatives of governments, employers' and workers' organizations from
Asia, the Pacific and the Arab states.
 The meeting concluded with the launch of the ‘Singapore Statement’.
National Health Ministers’ Conclave held in Varanasi
 2-day National Health Ministers’ Conclave on Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 concluded in
Varanasi in December 2022.
 Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel inaugurated the conclave.
 Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched operational
guidelines for AB-HWCs and Tele-MANAS along with training modules for CHOs and SASHAKT
portal at the inaugural ceremony.
France to host Intl conference on "Standing with the Ukrainian People"
 France will host an International conference "Standing with the Ukrainian People" in Paris.
 It will be held with the aim to coordinate international support for civilian resilience in Ukraine
and address the people's urgent humanitarian needs.
 Russian forces attacked Ukraine on 24 Feb'22.
 This event will gather representatives from 47 countries as well as 22 international organizations.
Varanasi To Host G20 Development Ministers' Meet
 Union Govt has announced that Varanasi will host the G20 development ministers' meeting.
 The G-20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world's major economies.
 India assumed the Presidency of the G-20 on December 1.
 The G-20 represents more than 80% of the world's gross domestic products.
 The G-20 Sherpa meeting was held at Udaipur in Rajasthan from December 5 to 7.
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COP-15 U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity commenced in Canada

 The UN Convention on Biological Diversity also called as Conference of Parties (COP-15) is
being held in Montreal, Canada on 7-19 Dec'22.
 The conference was originally scheduled to be held in China in Oct but was shifted to Canada
due to covid situation in China.
 This is the 2nd part of the COP15, The 1st part was hosted by China.
 However, the host of the COP-15 in Montreal is still China.
Gajendra Singh chairs 10th meeting of empowered task force of NMCG
 Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat chaired the 10th meeting of the Empowered Task
Force of the National Mission for Clean Ganga on 9 Dec 2022.
 During the meeting, It was decided that 75 ‘Sahakar Ganga Grams’ will be developed.
 For the development of tourism circuits along Ganga, exhibitions and fairs across 75 towns
along Ganga are being planned as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
India to organize 12th World Hindi conference in Fiji in February 2023
 The 12th World Hindi Conference is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in
collaboration with the Government of Fiji from 15-17 February 2023 in Fiji.
 The theme of the Conference is "Hindi: From Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence"
 According to the UN report of 2020, Fiji had a population of more than 896,000 and out of
which over 30% is of Indian-origin.
India, Bangladesh hold 18th JWG meeting on Border Security
 The 18th Meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Security and Border Management
between India and Bangladesh was held on December 5-6, 2022.
 The Indian delegation was led by Piyush Goyal and the Bangladesh Government delegation was
led by A.K. Mukhlesur Rahman.
 Bilateral issues such as border fencing and illegal crossing, combating terrorism, smuggling, etc
were discussed in the meeting.
Technotex 2023 to be held in Mumbai from 22nd to 24th February, 2023
 India's premier show on Technical Textiles - ‘Technotex 2023’ will be held in Mumbai from 22nd
to 24th February 2023.
 It is the largest event in the technical textile industry in India.
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 It is focused on providing its attendees access and networking opportunities to meet top CEOs,
manufacturers, industry peers, purchase managers, and suppliers from India and around the
globe.
Dr Jitendra Singh to inaugurate a conference on women’s leadership
 Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh will inaugurate a conference on
“Women Leading Change in Health and Science in India” in New Delhi on 06 Dec 2022.
 It is being organized by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) in
collaboration with WomenLift Health.
 The conference will highlight the importance of women’s leadership in health and science.
5th European Union-India Competition Week inaugurates on 5 Dec 2022
 The European Union-India Competition Week, the 5th edition, was inaugurated in New Delhi on
5 December 2022.
 The Competition Week is scheduled to be held during 5-7 December 2022.
 This technical cooperation program has provided a platform for dialogue and exchange of
good practices between competition authority officials and experts from the EU and India.
 CCI Headquarters: New Delhi
Union Agri Minister inaugurates National Conference on Soil Health
 Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated Conference
on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Farming on 5 Dec'22.
 In two phases, more than 22 crore Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers across the
country.
 So far, 499 permanent Soil Testing Laboratories and 2395 Village-level Soil Testing Laboratories
have been established in the Country.
Conference on Women Leading Change in Health & Science to be held
 Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will inaugurate a conference on 'Women
Leading Change in Health and Science in India', on December 6, 2022 in New Delhi.
 Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar will address the
conference.
 The conference is being organized by the Department of Biotechnology.
Piyush Goyal to attend Millets-Smart Nutritive Food summit in Delhi
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 Piyush Goyal was the Chief Guest at the ‘Millets-Smart Nutritive Food’ Conclave held in New
Delhi on 05 Dec 2022
 The conclave is being organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's apex agricultural
export promotion body, APEDA with the objective of promoting the export of millets.
 UN adopted a resolution, sponsored by India, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Dr Jitendra Singh to lead Indian delegation at Abu Dhabi Space Debate
 Union Minister Jitendra Singh will lead the official Indian delegation to the United Arab Emirates
at the “Abu Dhabi Space Debate” on 5 December 2022.
 He will also address the opening ceremony of the event along with Israeli president Isaac
Herzog.
 In July 2020, UAE become the first Arab country and the sixth in the world to send a mission to
Mars which entered into Mars orbit in Feb 2021.
India assumes the Presidency of UN Security Council for December 2022
 India has assumed the Presidency of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) for the month
of December 2022.
 India will be the President of the UNSC for one month as the 2 year term of India as a non-
permanent member of the UNSC ends on 31 December 2022.
 India became the non -permanent member of the UNSC on 1 January 2021.
 India has become the President of the UNSC for the second time.
Def Secretary inaugurates the 1st Coastal Security summit in Chennai
 Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated the first Coastal Security Conference
organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Chennai on 1 Dec'22.
 The conference is being attended by India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.
 Theme: "Collaborative Efforts for Coastal Security."
 The CSC started as a trilateral maritime cooperation mechanism between India, Maldives, and
Sri Lanka in 2011.
NADA India to host Inclusion Conclave for athletes with disabilities
 National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to host Inclusion Conclave for athletes with disabilities on
02 December 2022.
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 This is being held to sharpen the focus on anti-doping education and processes for athletes with
disabilities.
 NADA is India's national organization responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring
the doping control program in sports in all its forms.
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Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | January 2023
Table of Content
Art & Culture Current Affairs ...............................................................................................3
Awards and Honours Current Affairs ..................................................................................5
Banking Current Affairs ...................................................................................................... 13
Books and Authors Current Affairs .................................................................................... 15
Business and Economy Current Affairs ............................................................................. 18
Defence Current Affairs ..................................................................................................... 21
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs.........................................................25
Days and Events Current Affairs ........................................................................................ 27
International Current Affairs ............................................................................................. 34
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs .............................................................................. 39
National Current Affairs .................................................................................................... 44
Appointments Current Affairs ........................................................................................... 63
Obituaries Current Affairs ................................................................................................. 70
Person in News Current Affairs .......................................................................................... 75
Science and Technology Current Affairs .......................................................................... 79
Sports Current Affairs Current Affairs ...............................................................................82
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs ....................................................................... 91
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HCHF and Ladakh Tourism Dept. organised Annual Ethnic Mamani Festival
• The festival was organised at Historical Styangkung Village (Ladakh), by Himalayan Cultural
Heritage Foundation and Ladakh Tourism Department.
• The history of the celebration of the Mamani Festival in Ladakh goes back to the ancient tradition
of giving food to departed family members.
• These festivals have helped in the revival of more than 35 cuisines of Kargil Ladakh.
SPIC MACAY and Ministry of Culture collaborates under “Shruti Amrut"
• SPIC MACAY organizes the 'Music in the Park' series under the name “Shruti Amrut” in
collaboration with the Ministry of Culture on 15 January 2023.
• The concert began with a sarod performance by Aman Ali Bangash, the 7th generation musician
of the Senia Bangash Gharana.
• In 2011, SPIC MACAY was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for its contribution to
youth development.
16 January - Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu Festival celebrated in Assam
• Magh Bihu is a festival of farmers.
• It is celebrated in the month of 'Magha' in the middle of January.
• After the annual harvest, it is celebrated with community feasts.
• The main attraction of this festival is food.
• The night before 'Bhogali Bihu' which falls on 15th January is called 'Uruka' which means the night
of feasts.
• The Sun God is worshipped on this day.
Lohri Festival: 14 January
• Lohri festival will be celebrated on 14 Jan 2023, a day before Makar Sankranti.
• It is observed by the people of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu.
• It marks the end of the winter solstice and the northwards movement of the Sun.
• It commemorates the harvest of the rabi crop.
• On this day, Sikhs hold a fair to remember the martyrdom of Chaali Muktae and perform Sikh
Sardas.
Sur Sarita-Symphony of Ganga held in Varanasi
• Ministry of Culture organised a grand curtain raiser cultural program 'Sur Sarita - Symphony of
Ganga' on the eve of the launch of the world's longest river cruise in Varanasi, that is 12 Jan 2023.
• Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan lead a grand concert.
• The show, of about an hour, will end with Shankar Mahadevan's rendition of 'Kartavya Ganga'.
Second Phase of Sari Festival “VIRAASAT” begins in New Delhi
• The second phase of the Sari Festival "VIRAASAT"-Celebrating 75 handwoven Saris of India is
being held from 3rd to 17th January 2023 at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi.
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• The Sari Festival VIRAASAT is organized by the Ministry of Textile.

• A social media campaign has also been launched under a common hashtag #MySariMyPride to
support the Indian handloom weavers.
Manipur Celebrates Gaan Ngai festival
• The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every
year after the harvest season.
• On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good harvest
and pray for a prosperous year ahead.
• Thefestival is celebrated for a full 5 days, usually in the month of December or January. The exact
date varies from year to year
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President awarded RPF/RPSF personnel with Jeevan Raksha Padak awards
• President of India Droupadi Murmu awarded the RPF/RPSF personnel with Jeevan Raksha Padak
awards, in January 2023.
• Awardees:
• Jaipal Singh - Head Constable/ Northern Railway
• Surendra Kumar - Constable/Northern Railway
• Bhuda Ram Saini - Constable/7th BN/RPSF
• They have saved 1000 human lives and railway property worth billions during a fire accident in a
railway wagon.
R-Day: 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.
• Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh were in the second and third positions respectively.
• Army’s Punjab Regiment has been adjudged the best marching contingent among the three
services.
• Gujarat’s tableau emerged as the numero uno in the popular choice segment.
Odisha's VK Pandian conferred with FIH President's Award 2023
• V Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer, and private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik was
conferred with FIH's President's award on 29 Jan 2023.
• He was awarded for successfully hosting the 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 in
Bhubaneswar and Sundargarh.
• Previously, He successfully organized other hockey tournaments like the Champions Trophy,
Hockey World League, and FIH Pro-League.
Aasif become the 1st Nepali cricketer to win the ICC Spirit of Cricket
• Nepal's wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh has been named the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award
2022 for his decision not to run out Andy McBrine of Ireland while attempting a run.
• Aasif thus becomes the first player from Nepal to win the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award.
• The award is annually awarded by the ICC to recognise the player or team upholding the spirit
of the game.
President’s Medals for fire service, and civil defence announced
• On 26 Jan 2023, 47 personnel were awarded the President’s Fire Service Medals for distinguished
service.
• Out of these, Jammu & Kashmir's Firdous Ahmad Khan and Bashir Ahmad Ahanger were awarded
Fire Service Medal for Gallantry.
• 55 personnel were also awarded President’s Home Guard and Civil Defence Medals for
distinguished and meritorious services.
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Marco Jansen crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022
• South Africa bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was crowned as the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer
of the Year 2022 in January 2022.
• Jansen beat India’s Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and New Zealand’s Finn Allen
to win the award.
• In eight Tests, he took 36 wickets at an average of 19.02 and an economy rate of 3.18 in the 2022
season.
29 officers and staff of the CBIC to get Presidential Awards on 26 Jan
• 29 officers and staff of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) to get the
Presidential Awards on 26 January 2023.
• They will be awarded the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates and Medals for
“Exceptionally Meritorious Service rendered at the Risk of Life” & for “Specially Distinguished
Record of Service” on their achieving excellence in the discharge of their duties.
Defence Minister felicitates 25 Awardees of ‘Veer Gatha 2.0’ contest
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the 25 winners of Veer Gatha 2.0 at an event organised
in New Delhi on 25 January 2023.
• Veer Gatha 2.0 was jointly initiated by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education as a part
of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• The contest aimed to inspire school children, by making them aware with stories of war heroes
and brave hearts.
Six Indian Coast Guard personnel to be honoured with Tatrakshak Medals
• President Droupadi Murmu approves Tatrakshak Medals to six Indian Coast Guard personnel on
25 January 2023.
• These awards are given on the occasion of Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since
January 26, 1990.
• IG Anand Prakash Badola is given for Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)
• ComdtDurgesh Chandra Tiwari & Mohit Kumar Yadav are given Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious
Service)
Padma Awards 2023 Winners List Announced: I
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Padma Awards on 25 January 2023.
• Govt announced six names for Padma Vibhushan, nine for Padma Bhushan, and 91 for Padma
Shri Awards.
• Dilip Mahalanabis (Medicine), Samajwadi Party founder and former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav
(Public Affairs), and architect Balakrishna Doshi have been picked to be awarded Padma
Vibhushan posthumously.
Padma Awards 2023 Winners List Announced: II
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• Among the nine people to be awarded Padma Bhushan are S L Bhyrappa in Literature; Kumar
Mangalam Birla in Trade & Industry; Deepak Dhar in Science & Engineering; Vani Jairam in Art;
Swami Chinna Jeeyar in Others – Spiritualism
• Ninety-one other people, who have selected for Padma Shri, are physician Ratan Chandra Kar
(Medicine), Hirabai Lobi (Social Work), Tula Ram Upreti (Agriculture) etc.
Suryakumar Yadav named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022
• Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has been selected as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the
year 2022 for his stellar performance.
• Suryakumar Yadav scored 1164 runs in 31 T20 matches played in 2022.
• India’s Renuka Singh become the recipient of ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award.
• Australia's Tahlia McGrath has been awarded 'ICC T20 Women's Cricketer of the Year award.'
Vizag Railway Station awarded 'Green Railway Station Certificate'
• Visakhapatnam Railway Station under East Coast Railway has been awarded, in January 2023,
the 'Green Railway Station Certificate' with the highest Platinum rating by the Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC) for adopting green concepts.
• The Green Railway Station Rating System has been developed by the Environment Directorate of
Indian Railways in collaboration with IGBC.
Indian documentary 'All That Breathes' nominated for Oscar
• Indian documentaries 'All That Breathes' and 'The Elephant Whisperers' have been nominated for
Oscars 2023.
• Indian climate change documentary 'All That Breathes' got an Oscar nomination in the Best
Documentary Feature Film segment.
• The Elephant Whisperers has also been nominated in the category of Best Documentary Short
Film.
• It is directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga.
Goa Airport wins Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport Award
• Goa Manohar International Airport (MIA) has been awarded the prestigious "Best Sustainable
Greenfield Airport" award.
• It was awarded under Aviation Sustainability and Environment at the ASSOCHAM 14th
International Conference-cum-Awards for Civil Aviation 2023.
• It was given by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
• It was given for "outstanding initiatives" taken by MIA.
President Droupadi Murmu confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
• President Droupadi Murmu conferred Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 at Vigyan
Bhawan in New Delhi on 23 January 2023.
• The awards have been conferred upon 11 children for their exceptional achievement in six
categories, which include Art, Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Social Service, and Sports.
• Each awardee has received a medal, a cash prize of one lakh rupees, and a certificate.
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Govt announces Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2023

• The Centre has selected the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and the
Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram, for the Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2023
for their work in disaster management.
• OSDMA was established in 1999.
• The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh in the case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a
certificate in the case of an individual.
Dr Prabha Atre conferred with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Award
• Hindustani vocalist Dr Prabha Atre was conferred with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Lifetime
Achievement Award.
• Dr Atre was presented with a citation and Rs 1 lakh.
• She is an Indian classical vocalist from the Kirana Gharana.
• She has been awarded all three of the Padma Awards by the Government of India.
• She also won Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1991.
Indian films bag award for best script writer and best actress at DIFF
• Anik Dutta directed film Aparajito (The Undefeated) got the best scriptwriting award.
• Ketaki Narayan was declared the best actress for her role in Krishnendu Kalesh directed film
Prappeda (Hawk’s Muffin).
• The awards were given during Asian Film Competition section at the 21st Dhaka International
Film Festival (DIFF) held in Bangladesh.
• Ikkei Watanabe from Japan got the best actor award.
ESAF Finance Bank wins Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022
• ESAF Small Finance Bank won the prestigious Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022 in January
2023.
• It was awarded for its contributions to advancing the goal of financial inclusion and supporting
inclusive growth.
• Paul Thomas K, MD & CEO of ESAF Bank received the award from Anantha Nageshwaran, Chief
Economic Advisor at the 19th Inclusive Finance India Summit held in New Delhi.
R.V. Prassad awarded the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022
• R Vishnu Prassad was awarded “the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” at the Indian
Achievers Award in Delhi on 20 January 2023.
• The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields.
• Some of the other awardees were Param Vir Chakra Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar, Indian field
hockey player late Major Dhyan Chand, and more.
Nepalese ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit wins Bahrain's ISA Award
• Himalayan Cataract Project Co-Founder and noted Nepali ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit has
won the ISA Award 2021-22 for Service to Humanity in Jan 2023.
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• He is fondly called "God of Sight" for saving the sight many people.
• He is a recipient of the Padma Shri award, the National Order of Merit of Bhutan and the Ramon
Magsaysay Award.
• In 2016, he was awarded the 'Asian Game Changer Award.'
Harish Damodaran wins Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2022
• Journalist-author Harish Damodaran was announced as winner of Gaja Capital Business Book
Prize 2022.
• He received it for his book ‘Broke to Breakthrough: The Rise of India's Largest Private Dairy
Company’.
• Book is a detailed account of rise of Hatsun Agro and RG Chandramogan(Founder).
• From selling ice creams in pushcarts to growing to be a listed company generating over 6000Cr
in revenue.
ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2022 revealed
• International Cricket Council (ICC) announced winners of Player of the Month awards.
• England’s Harry Brook wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award following impressive
performances in ICC World Test Championship series in Pakistan.
• Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner claimed ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for her heroics in
T20I series v India in which she becomes top-ranked all-rounder.
'Naanera' bags 'Golden Kailasha' award in Ajanta-Ellora film festival
• Naanera, a Rajasthani film, has bagged the 'Golden Kailasha' award for the best movie at the
Ajanta-Ellora film festival.
• The movie was directed by Deepankar Prakash.
• It also bagged awards for best director, best screenplay, best editor.
• The festival, currently in its eighth edition, took place in Aurangabad from Jan 11-15, 2023.
• The award included a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
Writer K Venu receives Federal Bank Literary Award 2022
• Writer K Venu won first-ever Federal Bank Literary Award 2022 for his autobiography
‘Oranweshananthinte Katha’.
• This is the first-ever literary award constituted by the Federal Bank.
• By constituting the award, Federal Bank aims to celebrate the diversity of contemporary literature
and recognise writers for their cultural contributions.
Critics Choice Awards 2023: Winners List
• The awards were held on 15 Jan'23, in Los Angeles, US.
• S.S. Rajamouli-directed RRR won 2 awards, one as Best Foreign Language Film and another for
Best Song (Nattu Nattu).
• Best Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Best Actor: Brendan Fraser for “The Whale"
• Best Actress: Cate Blanchett for “Tár”
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• Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Jindal Steel & Power wins prestigious Golden Peacock CSR Award
• Leading steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power has been awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock
Award 2022 for its excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility activities in the Steel Sector, on
13 Jan 2023.
• The steelmaker was selected by the Award Jury headed by Former Chief Justice of India M.N.
Venkatachaliah.
• The company is now aligned with 16 out of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).
Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN Medal for exemplary service
• Over 1,000 Indian peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
were awarded, in Jan 2023, the prestigious United Nations Medal for their exceptional service.
• For the first time, a woman officer of the Indian Army, Major Jasmine Chatha, led the parade of
the Indian contingent.
• India is one of the largest troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions.
Thiru S. Nadesan awarded Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023
• Thiru Kumar Nadesan has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for his
contribution towards community welfare in Jan 2023.
• He had initiated a fundraiser to assist stranded Indians in Sri Lanka during the Covid outbreak.
• He actively promotes business & cultural exchanges between India and Sri Lanka.
• He is the 2nd member of the Indian diaspora from Sri Lanka to receive the honor.
Aparna Sen receives 'Lifetime Award' at Jaipur Film Festival
• Aparna Sen was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 15th Edition of the Jaipur
International Film Festival on 11 January 2023.
• Aparna Sen debuted in Satyajit Ray’s Teen Kanya in 1961.
• She is a Director and actress who also works in Bengali cinema and has received nine National
Film Awards.
• The Indian government had honored Aparna Sen with Padma Shri in 1986.
Golden Globe Awards 2023 winners announced
• The 80th Golden Globe Awards were held in Los Angeles on Jan 11, 2023.
• Best Picture (Drama)- The Fabelmans
• Best Actor (Motion Picture-Drama)- Austin Butler for Elvis
• Best Actress (Motion Picture-Drama)- Cate Blanchett for Tár
• Best Director (Motion Picture)- Steven Spielberg for The Fabelmans
• Best Picture (Non-English Language)- Argentina, 1985
• Best Drama Series- House of the Dragon
RRR wins Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu at Golden Globes
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• SS Rajamouli's film RRR won Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu, one of the two categories it was
nominated in.
• It was also nominated in the Best Non-English Language Film which was won by 'Argentina 1985'.
• RRR has already won other international honours including Best Director for Rajamouli at the New
York Film Critics Circle awards.
Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' nominated for Oscars 2023
• Vivek Agnihotri's film 'The Kashmir Files' has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.
• Actors Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborthy, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi are also shortlisted
for the best actor category.
• Rishabh Shetty's 'Kantara', Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', Paan Nalin's 'The
Chello Show' and SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' have also been selected for the Oscars.
CJI DY Chandrachud to be conferred with “Award for Global Leadership”
• The Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession has decided to confer Chief Justice of
India DY Chandrachud with the ‘Center on the Legal Profession Award for Global Leadership’.
• CLP’s highest professional distinction will be presented to CJI Chandrachud on January 11, 2023.
• Justice Chadrachud, who became chief justice in November 2022, holds an LLM and an SJD from
Harvard Law School.
The Madras Sanskrit College presented 'Spirit of Mylapore' award
• The Madras Sanskrit College, an over century-old educational institution was selected for the
‘Spirit of Mylapore’ award.
• The award is given by non-banking finance company Sundaram Finance.
• The College commenced operations in 1906.
• The award was given during the 19th edition of Sundaram Finance-Mylapore Festival.
Adar Poonawalla gets Patangrao Kadam award
• Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India has received Patangrao
Kadam award for contribution in the fight against COVID-19.
• Poonawalla is the first one to be conferred with Dr Patangrao Kadam Memorial Award.
• Patangrao Kadam was an Indian politician from the state of Maharashtra and the award has
been set up in his memory.
SS Rajamouli wins Best Director at New York Film Critics Circle
• SS Rajamouli won the top prize - Best Director - at the New York Film Critics Circle for his film
RRR.
• SS Rajamouli's RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri
Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
• The New York Film Critics Circle is an American film critic organization founded in 1935 by Wanda
Hale from the New York Daily News
e-NAM initiative of Agriculture Ministry wins Platinum award
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• e-NAM, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's initiative, has won the Platinum Award
in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Awards 2022.
• The President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the Digital India Awards, 2022.
• e-NAM is a digital platform integrating 1260 mandis across 22 States and 3 UTs to facilitate online
trading of agricultural commodities.
President Murmu to give away Digital India Awards on 7 Jan 2023
• President Droupadi Murmu will give away the Digital India Awards (DIA) 2022 to the winners, here
on 7 January 2023.
• DIA 2022 aims to inspire and motivate government entities, start-ups and grassroots level digital
initiatives in fulfilling the Digital India vision.
• DIA are instituted under the aegis of National Portal of India.
• The awards are announced under seven categories.
Writer Ambikasuthan Mangad wins Odakkuzhal Award
• Writer Ambikasuthan Mangad has been selected for Odakkuzhal Award 2022 for his collection of
short stories titled Pranavayu.
• The award is being given for the best collection of short stories in Malayalam.
• The award will be presented on the occasion of the 45th death anniversary of Mahakavi G.
Sankara Kurup.
• Literary critic Dr. M. Leelavathi will present the award to Ambikasuthan Mangad.
Odisha wins World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission
• Odisha government’s slum improvement and land titling program, JAGA (Odisha Liveable Habitat
Mission) Mission has won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards'23.
• This award is given by World Habitat, a United Kingdom-based organization, in partnership with
UN-Habitat every year.
• It aims to make Odisha the first state in India to be slum-free by the end of 23.
Govt names 27 overseas Indians for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards
• The 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held at Indore in Madhya
Pradesh during Jan 8-10, 2023.
• The awards will be conferred by the President.
• The recipients were chosen by a jury-cum-awards committee chaired by the vice-president.
• Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, DSB Group CEO Piyush Gupta are among 27 recipients
of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.
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SBI launched e-Bank Guarantee facility in association with NeSL
• State Bank of India (SBI) launched e-Bank Guarantee (e-BG) facility in association with National
e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) on 12 January 2023.
• Currently, the bank issues these guarantees with physical stamping and wet signatures.
• The e-Bank Guarantee procedure will be made easier by NeSL's Digital Document Execution
(DDE) technology, which offers e-Stamp and e-Sign features.
RBI's green bonds to be auctioned in 2 parts of Rs 8,000 cr each
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that maiden Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs)
would be issued in two tranches of Rs 8,000 crore each on January 25 and February 9, 2023.
• These bonds are being issued to promote green infrastructure.
• The Central Government had released the framework of Sovereign Green Bond in November
2022.
• It is being issued as part of its total market borrowing.
Axis Bank partners with OPEN to launch a fully digital current account
• Axis Bank has partnered with OPEN, to provide a fully native digital current account for its
customers.
• This digital current account will help customers save time and effort, as the authentication
process will be completely digital using PAN and Aadhaar followed by a Video KYC.
• This is Axis Bank’s first-ever partnership with a fintech firm to launch a fully digital current
account.
SEBI issues debt broker license to GoldenPi Technologies
• Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued a debt broker license to Fintech firm
GoldenPi Technologies.
• With the development, GoldenPi became the first online bond platform provider to receive a
debt brokerage license.
• In 2022, SEBI made it compulsory for online debt trading platforms to obtain certificate of
registration as a stock broker under SEBI Regulations, 2021.
Bandhan Bank launches ‘Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust’ campaign
• Bandhan Bank launched the ‘Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust’ campaign along with the bank’s
brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly on 5 January 2023.
• It 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.
• Bandhan Bank CEO: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
• Bandhan Bank Headquarters: Kolkata
RBI survey for price movements, inflation assessment launched
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• The Reserve Bank of India launched the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) in
January 2023.
• 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.
• Hansa Research Group has been assigned to conduct the survey on behalf of the RBI.
RBI tags SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank as Systemically Important Banks
• State Bank of India (SBI) and privately owned ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank continue to be
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).
• D-SIBs are institutions that are too big to fail.
• In 2015 and 2016, RBI had classified SBI and ICICI Bank as D-SIBs.
• Further, based on data collected from banks as on March 31, 2017, HDFC Bank was also
classified as a D-SIB, along with SBI and ICICI Bank.
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A new book “India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn” released
• A book titled “India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn” written by Dr Ashwin Fernandes,
released in January 2023.
• It was launched by Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
• The book focuses on India’s knowledge supremacy, journey showcasing changing trends in newly
emerging India.
• It is written by Dr Ashwin Fernandes, who heads QS Rankings in Middle East, Africa and South
Asia.
A book titled 'Coaching Beyond' by R. Kaushik, R. Sridhar released
• A book titled ‘COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team’, authored by R.
Kaushik & R. Sridhar, was released in Jan 2023.
• The book reflects on R. Sridhar’s seven-year coaching tenure with the Indian cricket team as its
fielding coach.
• R. Kaushik is also the co-author of V.V.S Laxman’s autobiography, 281 And Beyond, as well as,
Gundappa Vishwanath’s autobiography, Wrist Assured.
A book "Come! Let’s Run" by Tamil Nadu Health Minister, released
• The English version of the book titled ‘Come! Let’s Run’ by Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma.
Subramanian was released by Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former Captain of the Indian Cricket
team in January 20223.
• The Tamil version of the book titled ‘Odalam Vanga’ was released in 2021.
• The book was published by Emerald Publishers and the English translation was done by Geeta
Padmanaban.
Shubhra Gupta announced her new book “Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies”
• A Well known film critic and author, Shubhra Gupta announced her new book “Irrfan Khan: A Life
in Movies” in Jan 2023.
• The book describes actor Irrfan Khan's life and achievements, starting from his days at the
prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) to his nearly decade-long stint in television and his
gradual ascent in the film industry.
• The book will be released in March 2023.
Prince Harry released his Memoir titled “Spare”
• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, a member of the British royal family, has released his memoir titled
“Spare” in January 2023.
• The book was written with the assistance of American novelist J. R. Moehringer.
• The book is published by Transworld Publishers Ltd, a division of Penguin Random House.
• He announced that his memoir will be used to support British charities.
“Jadunama” A book written on writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar released
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• Jadunama, a book written on veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, was released on January 9
2023.
• Th author of the book is Arvind Mandloi.
• The name of the book is Jadunama as 'Jadu' was the childhood name of Javed Akhtar.
• The book is about Javed's struggle since childhood to become what he is today and to create a
hallmark of success in everything he does.
Health Minister launched book titled 'Braving A Viral Storm'
• Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Jan 11, 2023 launched book titled 'Braving A Viral Storm:
India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story'.
• The book is co-authored by Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir.
• It depicts the country's strength and capability in handling Covid Crisis.
• The book launch comes ahead of India's second anniversary of starting its COVID-19 vaccination
drive in January 2021.
Abdul Gaffar’s autobiography ‘Njaan Sakshi' released by MS Dhoni
• Professor K.K. Abdul Gaffar’s autobiography, ‘Njaan Sakshi’ was released by cricketer MS Dhoni
in January 2023.
• The book was introduced by senior journalist T.A. Shafi.
• The autobiography provides insight into Prof. Gaffar's journey and how educators and students
have changed over time.
• Professor Gaffar served as the principal of the Engineering College in Bhatkal, Karnataka.
“Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking” book launched
• The book is written by Journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
• The book describes the lives of India’s commercial and central bankers.
• He is an award-winning author and columnist behind the weekly column “Banker’s Trust”.
• His other books include: 'A Bank for the Buck' and 'Sahara: The Untold Story'.
Dr AK Dwivedi’s book ‘Human Anatomy’ released by Governor of MP
• Governor of Madhya Pradesh Mangubhai Patel in Jan 2023 released a medical book ‘Human
Anatomy’ in Hindi Manav Sharir Rachna Vigyan.
• The book has been written by Dr Ashvini Kumar Dwivedi - a Homeopathic Physician and teacher.
• This book has been published by Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy.
• The Foreword has been written by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Minister of Higher Education in MP
Government.
Historian Sanjeev Sanyal releases his new book 'Revolutionaries'
• Noted economist and popular historian Sanjeev Sanyal released his new book, "Revolutionaries:
The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom," in January 2023.
• It is based on the revolutionary movements related to the struggle for Indian Independence.
• Some of Sanyal's books include "Land of the Seven Rivers," "The Ocean of Churn," "India in the
Age of Ideas," and "The Indian Renaissance."
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Shashi Tharoor’s new book ‘Ambedkar: A Life’ released

• Parliamentarian and author, Shashi Tharoor’s latest book Ambedkar: A Life was launched at the
Kitaab Kolkata event in January 2023.
• In this book, Tharoor tells Ambedkar’s story with great lucidity, insight, and admiration.
• The author traces the arc of the great man’s life from his birth into a family of Mahars in the
Bombay Presidency on 14 April 1891 to his death in Delhi on 6 Dec 1956.
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi releases book titled 'Diary No.1'
• Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi released a book written by Assam CM 'Chief Minister's
Diary No.1'.
• It contains the account of events of the first year in office of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta
Biswa Sarma.
• Ranjan Gogoi is presently a member of Rajya Sabha.
• He had served as the 46th Chief Justice of India for 13 months from 2018 to 2019.
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Economic Survey 2023-24 Highlights: Part-1
• India's economy to grow 6.5% in 2023-24, compared to 7% in 2022-23 and 8.7% in 2021-22 .
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in nominal terms to be 11% in 2023-24.
• Real GDP growth to be in the range of 6-6.8% in 2023-24.
• Current account deficit may continue to widen as global commodity prices remain elevated,
economic growth momentum stays strong.
Economic Survey 2023-24 Highlights: Part-2
• India has been called third largest economy in PPP (purchasing power parity) terms, and fifth
largest economy in terms of exchange rate.
• India has sufficient forex reserves to finance its CAD and intervene in forex market, especially
when it comes to managing rupee.
• RBI's projection of 6.8% inflation for 2023-24 has been considered to not be high enough to deter
private consumption.
UN cuts India’s Economic Growth Forecast by 20 bps to 5.8% for 2023
• The forecast was made in United Nations's (UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023
report.
• The effect of tighter monetary policy and weak global demand has been cited as reason behind
this cut.
• Growth in India is expected to remain strong at 5.8%, albeit slightly lower than the estimated
6.4% in 2022, as higher interest rates and a global slowdown weigh on investment and exports.
AU Bank launches credit card offering platform SwipeUp
• AU Small Finance Bank, India’s largest Small Finance Bank, has launched SwipeUp platform.
• The platform will provide an opportunity to other bank credit cardholders to upgrade their card
to one of AU credit cards.
• Bank has provided a platform to compare existing Credit Cards of customers within 2-3 seconds.
• Thereafter, within minutes they can upgrade credit limit, cashback, reward point etc.
Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) Interest Rate Hiked for January–March 2023
• The KVP interest rate applicable in the first quarter of 2023 (January-March) was announced on
December 30, 2022.
• The new interest rate is 7.2%.
• The previous interest rate was 7%.
• The Union Government revises the Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) interest rate on a quarterly basis.
• At 7.2% interest, the amount invested in the KVP account will double in 10 years.
In a first, India among the top five ECM markets globally in 2022
• India was among top 5 markets, globally, in terms of equity fundraising.
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• According to a report by Kotak Investment, funds to the tune of $16.4 bn were transacted via
equity capital market (ECM) activity in India in 2022.
• Traditionally, India has rarely featured in top 10 in terms of ECM activity.
• Interestingly, in 2022, India also broke into top-5 league in terms of market capitalisation.
PPBL gets RBI nod to operate as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit
• Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India to
operate as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU).
• A BBPOU is allowed to facilitate bill payment services of electricity, phone, DTH, water, gas
insurance, loan repayments, FASTag recharge etc.
• With this, users can make convenient payments and benefit from automatic payment and
reminder services.
RBI proposes expected loss-based approach for provisioning by banks
• Under this, banks will be required to classify financial assets (primarily loans) into one of three
categories – Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3, depending upon the assessed credit losses on them.
• It is to be done at the time of initial recognition as well as on each subsequent reporting date.
• Presently, banks are required to make loan loss provisions based on an ‘incurred loss’ approach.
India's exports decline by 12.2% to $34.48 billion in December 2022
• India's merchandise exports decreased 12.2% from a year earlier to $34.5 billion in December
2022.
• In October 2022, exports of goods had decreased by 16.65% on a yearly basis.
• India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $36.4 billion and 4.4 per cent of GDP, in the
September 2022.
• While India's goods exports increased by 7.7 per cent in December 2022.
States’ gross fiscal deficit set to fall in 2022-23: RBI
• As per an RBI report, gross fiscal deficit of states is budgeted to narrow to 3.4% of gross domestic
product (GDP) in 2022-23 from 4.1% in 2020-21.
• Reason behind this is broad-based economic recovery and higher revenue collections.
• While states’ debt is budgeted to ease to 29.5% of GDP in 2022-23 as against 31.1% in 2020-21, it
is still higher than 20% recommended by FRBM Review Committee.
Alibaba sells Paytm stake worth $125 million via block deal
• Alibaba Group company Ant Financial has sold 2 crore shares of Indian Digital Payment and
Financial Services Company Paytm at Rs 536.95 per share on 12 Jan 2023.
• Block deal refers to a trade in which 5 lakh shares or shares of a particular company listed on the
exchange are traded for a value of more than Rs 5 crore.
• Block deals can only be conducted during a particular trading window.
Retail inflation eases to 1-year low in December 2022
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• Retail inflation cooled to a one-year low in December 2022, remaining below the Reserve Bank of
India’s upper tolerance limit of 6% for the second straight month.
• Primary reason behind this is lower vegetable prices.
• Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) eased to 5.72% in Dec from 5.8% in November,
data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation showed.
PayRup, India’s fastest payment app launched
• India’s fastest payment app 'PayRup' was launched in Jan 2023.
• PayRup is built with the cutting-edge technology of web 3.0.
• It ensures the 5 dimensions of service quality and follows SERVQUAL standards to provide the
best service experience.
• In Jan 2023, PayRup announced ticketing and booking services.
• The launching event was hosted in Bangalore and was launched by Mahadevappa Halagatti.
BharatPe Gets Nod for ePayment Aggregator Licence
• Fintech unicorn BharatPe has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to
operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA).
• PA are entities that facilitate e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment
instruments from customers.
• They do not require merchants to create a separate payment integration system of their own.
• Previously Open, 1Pay, etc have received approval.
India's December services sector growth at highest level in 6 months
• The Indian services sector growth touched a six-month high in December, supported by a robust
intake of new work and favourable market conditions.
• The S&P Global India services purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 58.5 in December from
56.4 in the previous month.
• In PMI, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.
UPI transactions rise over 7.82 billion in December 2022
• The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) closed the year 2022 on a high note as the number of
transactions reached a record 7.82 billion in December and totalled Rs 12.82 trillion, also a record
high.
• The volume of UPI transactions in December increased by 7.12% when compared to November,
while the value of transactions increased by 7.73% during the same period.
GST collections in December grow 15% to Rs 1.49 lakh crore
• Goods and Service Tax (GST) collections for the month of December stood at over Rs 1.49 lakh
crore, 15% higher than the year-ago period.
• In November, the collections were at nearly Rs 1.46 lakh crore, up 11 per cent from the year-ago
period.
• The collections had touched a record high of nearly Rs 1.68 lakh crore in April. The second-highest
collection was Rs 1.52 lakh crore in October.
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Two Indian Air Force fighter aircraft crashed in the Madhya Pradesh
• Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 aircraft of Indian Air Force have crashed in MP.
• Sukhoi 30:
• It is a twin-engine Fighter Jet manufactured by Sukhoi Aviation Corporation of Russia.
• Range – 3000 Km
• Maximum Speed – Mach 2
• Mirage 2000:
• Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation fighter jet
manufactured by Dassault Aviation.
• Range – 1550 Km
• Maximum Speed – Mach 2.2
Veer Guardian 2023- Joint exercise between India and Japan concludes
• It was held between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) as the first
bilateral air exercise at Hyakuri Air Base in Japan.
• It was first time when an Indian Air Force woman fighter pilot was part of Indian contingent for
aerial wargames in a foreign land.
• It was held from 12 to 26 Jan'23.
• IAF contingent comprised four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 & one IL-78 aircraft.
Indian Navy held maritime exercise 'TROPEX 2023' in Indian Ocean
• Indian Navy's flagship maritime exercise TROPEX 2023 is being held in the Indian Ocean.
• TROPEX-2023 is being organized over a period of three months from January to March 2023.
• The TROPEX exercise is held once every two years.
• The first exercise of maritime surveillance was held in January 2019.
• It is also called the biggest war game of the Indian Navy.
Border Security Force (BSF) starts ‘Ops alert’ exercise
• The Border Security Force (BSF) has started a weeklong exercise "Ops Alert" all along the Indo-
Pak international border from Sir Creek to Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of
Rajasthan in order to tighten security ahead of the Republic Day.
• India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023.
• The exercise began on 21 January and will end on 27 January 2023.
Indian Navy conducts “AMPHEX 2023” mega exercise in Andhra Pradesh
• The Indian Navy carried out a six-day-long mega military exercise along with the Army and the
IAF near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest biennial tri-services amphibious exercise AMPHEX 2023 was conducted from 17 to 22
Jan'23.
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• The exercise was conducted to review the preparedness of the Indian Navy and the Army during
the war, national calamities and coastal security enforcement.
Indian Air Force (IAF) to conduct ‘PRALAY’ exercise in Northeast
• IAF is going to conduct exercise ‘PRALAY’ in Northeast India from 1-5 Feb'23.
• The exercise will include a variety of platforms, such as C-130J ‘Super Hercules’ aircraft, Chinook
heavy-lift and Apache attack helicopters.
• The exercise will be conducted in preparation for another Air Force exercise named 'Eastern
Akash', an annual command-level exercise, to be held in first week of February.
1st Edition of Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone – I begins
• Indian and Egyptian Armies are to conduct the first-ever joint exercise Cyclone-I.
• It is being held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for 14 days, from 14 Jan'23.
• The exercise is first of its kind as it brings special forces of countries to a common platform.
• 30-40 special forces are participating in exercise.
• The armies will engage and get trained in combat free fall, sniping, surveillance, etc.
India Navy to commission Kalvari class submarine Vagir on 23 Jan'23
• The submarine has been built under the Project-75.
• It is built in India by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai in collaboration with M/s Naval
Group, France.
• It is capable of attacking underwater or on surface with torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship
missiles.
• Formerly Vagir was commissioned on 01 November 1973 and decommissioned on 07 January 2001
after three decades of service.
Indian Army organises cyber threat seminar 'Sainya Ranakshetram 2.0'
• The Indian Army, under the HQ Army Training Command, organized the second edition of
Hackathon - “Sannya Rankshetram 2.0” from October 2022 to January 2023.
• It was aimed to identify indigenous talent in the field and raise the level of training in the areas
of cyber deterrence, security software coding, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and
Artificial Intelligence.
In a first, Army clears over 30 women officers for command roles
• The Indian Army, first time, cleared more than 30 women officers for command roles on 16
January 2023.
• The Indian Army is holding promotion boards for Colonel rank for women officers including
batches from 1992 to 2005.
• The women officers clearing the boards would be given command roles.
• The first batch of over 100 women Agniveers will join their training center in Bengaluru in March
2023.
India, Egypt to hold first-ever exercises between special forces
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• India and Egypt have announced to hold the first-ever military exercise “Cyclone 1” involving the
special forces in Udaipur in Jan'23.
• It is being held to celebrate the 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
• Egypt has also been invited as a guest country at the G20 summit in 2023.
• In April 2022, Egypt announced the inclusion of India in the list of accredited countries.
India, France joint naval exercise 'Varuna 2023' begin on 16 January
• The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France, 'Exercise Varuna'
commenced in the Indian Ocean on 16 Jan 2023.
• The bilateral exercise between the two navies was initiated in 1993 and was named ‘VARUNA’ in
2001.
• The exercise will be conducted from 16 to 20 January 2023 and will witness advanced air defense
exercises, tactical maneuvers, and surface firings.
ICG ship ‘Kamla Devi’, last vessel of FPV series, commissioned
• Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Indian Coast Guard(ICG) ship 'Kamala Devi' was commissioned on 12 Jan,
2023 in Kolkata.
• It is designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
• Kamala Devi is capable of a top speed of 34 knots and an endurance of over 1,500 nautical miles.
• It will undertake anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and search and rescue operations when required.
Avani Chaturvedi becomes 1st IAF woman pilot to participate in wargame
• First female fighter pilot, squadron commander Avani Chaturvedi, will participate in the inaugural
air exercise Veer Guardian 2023.
• The exercise aims to improve air defence cooperation between Japan and India.
• For the first time an Indian Air Force (IAF) female fighter pilot will participate in aerial war games.
• The exercise will be hosted by the Japan at the Hyakuri Air Base in Jan 2023.
India successfully carries out test launch of Prithvi-II missile
• India on 10 January 2023 successfully carried out a test launch of the tactical ballistic missile
Prithvi-II.
• The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 kilometers.
• The test was carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
• Prithvi missiles are indigenously produced and are the first missile to be developed under India’s
prestigious IGMDP program.
DRDO develops UAV for operations in Himalayan frontier regions
• The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed an unmanned
aerial vehicle (UAV) in January 2023 to carry out logistic operations in the Himalayan frontier.
• It is capable of flying in the Himalayan environment with 5kg of payload and even dropping
bombs in the areas required.
• It can also travel in auto mode and release payload and return to the home location.
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“SPRINT” initiative
• SPRINT (Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence) Initiative
was launched by PM Modi in July 2022.
• It aims to boost the usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy.
• The Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) aims to induct 75 new indigenous
technologies/products into the Indian Navy through the SPRINT initiative.
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National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy 2023-2027 launched
• It was launched on National Anti Leprosy day on 29 Jan'23.
• Aim of the Plan is to eradicate Leprosy in the country by 2027.
• National Guidelines for Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance in Leprosy were also launched.
• India has nearly 52% of total cases of Leprosy worldwide.
• Prevalence rate of Leprosy cases has come down from 0.69% per 10,000 population in 2014-15
to 0.45 in 2021-22.
Govt to hand over 1,000 sites to private sector under Monument Scheme
• The government will hand 1,000 monuments to the private sector for their upkeep under the
Monument Mitra Scheme, announced by the Min of Culture in Jan 2023.
• The Ministry of Tourism has transferred the scheme to the Ministry of Culture.
• The government has set the target to hand over 500 sites under the revamped Monument Mitra
Scheme by the end of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 15 August 2023.
Padho Pardesh scheme discontinued by MoMA
• Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has discontinued the Padho Pardesh scheme.
• The scheme provided interest subsidy on education loans for overseas studies for students
belonging to minority communities.
• The objective was to provide opportunities for higher education at Master, M.Phil and PhD levels
abroad and enhance their employability.
• It was being implemented through Canara Bank.
PM Narendra Modi announces ‘Aarogya Maitri’ for medical supplies
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new ‘Aarogya Maitri’ project for developing nations,
on 13th January 2023.
• Under this project, India will provide essential medical supplies to any of the developing countries
affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
• During the Covid pandemic, India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative supplied vaccines made in India to
over 100 countries.
Centre approves ₹2,600 cr incentive scheme to promote digital payement
• Cabinet has approved a ₹2,600-crore incentive scheme to promote Rupay debit card and low-
value BHIM-UPI transactions.
• Under the scheme, banks would be provided financial incentives for promoting Point of Sale (PoS)
and e-commerce transactions using RuPay and UPI in the financial year 2023.
• The scheme would also promote UPI Lite and UPI123PAY as economical and user-friendly digital
payments.
Centre named new Integrated Food Security Scheme as PMGAY
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• Centre has named the new Integrated Food Security Scheme as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan
Ann Yojana, PMGKAY.
• Cabinet had approved new integrated food security scheme for providing free foodgrains to
Antodaya Ann Yojna and Primary Household beneficiaries.
• Implementation of new scheme has started from Jan 1, 2023.
• It will benefit more than 80 crore poor and poorest of poor people.
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development scheme launched
• The Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme is worth over ₹2,500
cr.
• It will focus on expanding and upgrading the infrastructure of Prasar Bharati, improving digital
content and distribution network.
• The BIND scheme will increase the coverage of AIR FM transmitters in the country to 66% by
geographical area and 80% by population, up from 59% and 68%, respectively.
Centre rolls out new integrated Food Security Scheme from 1 Jan 2023
• The new Scheme will provide free food grains to over 81 crore beneficiaries under National Food
Security Act (NFSA) in 2023.
• The Scheme will also ensure effective and uniform implementation of the Act.
• Under the scheme, the Central Government will provide free foodgrains to all NFSA beneficiaries
including Antyodaya Ann Yojana households and Priority Household persons.
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President Murmu to address 31st Foundation Day of NCW on 31 January
• President Droupadi Murmu will address the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for
Women (NCW) in New Delhi on 31 January 2023.
• The theme of the programme is ‘Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat.'
• The theme is aimed at acknowledging the stories of women who have excelled their journey to
leave a mark.
• NCW was founded in January 1992 as a statutory body under the NCW Act, 1990.
75th Death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi: 30 January 2023
• Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on this day in 1948 at Birla House (now Gandhi Smriti), New
Delhi.
• He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse.
• The day is also observed as Martyrs' Day.
• Mahatma or Mohandas Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency,
British Raj.
• Father: Karamchand Gandhi
• Mother: Putlibai
• Notable work: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
World Leprosy Day 2023: 29th January
• The day is celebrated on last Sunday of January.
• It is celebrated to praise people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness and end leprosy-
related stigma and discrimination.
• This date was chosen by French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi,
who did much work with persons affected by leprosy and died at the end of January in 1948.
• Theme: Act Now. End Leprosy.
Lala Lajpat Rai birth anniversary: 28th January
• He was a prolific freedom fighter for India.
• He was born in 1865 in Punjab.
• He was also known as ‘Punjab Kesari’.
• Along with Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he formed Lal-Bal-Pal trio of extremist
leaders.
• He founded Servants of People Society in 1921.
• He co-founded Punjab National Bank in 1894.
• He was elected deputy leader of Central Legislative Assembly in 1926.
Data Privacy Day: 28 January 2023
• The day is celebrated globally on Jan 28 every year.
• Year 2023 is 17th edition of the day.
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• The celebration was initiated by the Council of Europe in 2006.

• 28 Jan was chosen, as this was the day on which the Council of Europe’s data protection
convention-'Convention 108' was opened.
• Celebrations are aimed at raising awareness about right to data protection.
• Theme 2023:Think Privacy First’
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 27th January
• Every year, this day is observed to reflect on the atrocities inflicted by Adolf Hitler, which resulted
in the deaths of an estimated six million Jews.
• The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in January 1945 from Nazi control.
• The theme for year 2023 is “Home and Belonging”.
• The Holocaust was Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution” for eliminating all Jewish people.
International Customs Day: 26 January
• World Customs Organisation (WCO) marks International Customs Day on 26th January every
year.
• The occasion commemorates the WCO's maiden session held in 1953 in Brussels, Belgium.
• Theme for 2023 is ‘Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and
professional pride in Customs.’
• It is dedicated to the Customs authorities and their contribution to the world trade.
Indian Republic Day: 26 January
• Republic Day marks the adoption of India's constitution and the country's transition to a republic
on January 26, 1950.
• This replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India.
• On 26 January 2023, the 74th Republic Day will be celebrated in India.
• On 26 Jan in 1930, the Declaration of Indian Independence was proclaimed by the Indian National
Congress.
National Voters' Day: 25 January
• On January 25, National Voters' Day 2023 is observed to commemorate the founding day of the
Election Commission of India.
• Since 2011, National Voters' Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year.
• The theme for National Voters' Day 2023 is ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.'
• The Election Commission of India was founded on 25th January 1950.
International Education Day: 24 January
• International Day of Education is celebrated every year on 24 January to spread awareness about
education globally and to make education accessible to all.
• Theme for 2023: 'To Invest in People, Prioritise Education'.
• It was announced by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 December 2018 through a
resolution.
• This resolution was co-authored by Nigeria and the other 58 member nations.
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National Girl Child Day: 24 January

• National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24.
• It was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the government of
India.
• The day aims to raise awareness of the disparities that girls face in a variety of areas, including
education, employment, clothing, and others.
• The first National Girl Child was celebrated on January 24, 2008.
Subhas Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary: 23 January
• 23 January 2023 will be celebrated as the 126th birth anniversary of India's freedom fighter Subhas
Chandra Bose.
• He was born on January 23, 1897, at Cuttack in Odisha and his birthday is being celebrated as
‘Parakram Divas' (day of valor) since 2022.
• In 1923, he was elected the President of the All India Youth Congress and was elected President
of the Haripura Congress Session in 1938.
21 January - Statehood day of Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura
• Year 2023 marks 51st foundation year for the three states which attained statehood under the
North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.
• While Manipur and Tripura were princely states which were absorbed into India in October 1949,
Meghalaya was part of Assam after Independence.
• The states came into being in 1972 after North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, of 1971, was
enacted.
8th India International Science Festival (IISF) to be organised
• The festival will be organised form 21-24 Jan'23 in MANIT, Bhopal.
• The 8th IISF will be jointly organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Science and
Technology and Vigyan Bharati.
• Theme is “Moving towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology and Innovation”.
• IISF is being organized annually since 2015.
• It showcases and celebrates the fruits of science and technology.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrates 18th Raising Day
• NDRF Raising Day is commemorated on January 19, every year.
• It was formed in year 2006 under Disaster Management Act, 2005.
• It plays a crucial role in the country’s disaster management and community awareness for
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
• NDRF at present consists of 12 Battalions.
• These battalions are located at 16 different locations on the basis of the vulnerability profile.
National Startup Day: 16 January
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• With a focus on promoting and encouraging upcoming businesses in the country, Jan 16 was
adopted as the National Startup Day in 2022.
• On January 15, 2022, PM Modi first announced the adoption of the day.
• To celebrate this day, Ministry of Commerce has organized Startup India Innovation Week from
10 to 16 January, 2023.
• On this day, several events are being organised in more than 75 places.
148 Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD): 15 Jan'23
• 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) was celebrated on 15 Jan 2023
in New Delhi.
• IMD is the chief government agency dealing in meteorology, seismology, and associated subjects.
• IMD was founded in 1875.
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• IMD works under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• IMD is one of the six Regional Centres of the World Meteorological Organisation.
16 January 2023 - Thiruvalluvar Day
• Thiruvalluvar Day is usually celebrated either on the 15th or 16th of January in the state of Tamil
Nadu.
• The occasion honours the poet, Thiruvalluvar, and is a part of the Pongal celebrations.
• Thiruvalluvar was a renowned philosopher and poet who lived in the 4th century BCE.
• Best known for penning Thirukkural, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economic
matters, and love.
Google Doodle celebrates the 97th birth anniversary of K. D. Jadhav
• Google on 15 January 2023, celebrated the 97th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler Khashaba
Dadasaheb Jadhav, also known as Pocket Dynamo, with a doodle.
• He became independent India’s first athlete to win an Olympic medal at the 1952 Summer
Olympics held in Helsinki.
• In 2000, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav received the Arjuna Award posthumously in recognition
of his contributions to wrestling.
75th Army Day celebration held in Bengaluru, Karnataka
• India celebrated the 75th Army Day on 15 January 2023 to honor the defense forces and the first
Chief of the Indian Army, General K.M. Cariappa.
• On this day, General K.M. Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from General Sir
FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949.
• A parade was held in Bengaluru, making it 1st time that the Army Day parade was held outside
Delhi.
Makar Sankranti: 15 January
• Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated by Hindus across India.
• People worship the Sun God during it.
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• It is called Sukarat in central India, Magh Bihu by Assamese, Khichdi in Eastern Uttar Pradesh,
Uttarayanan in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Thai Pongal or Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
• Since 1989, the day has been observed as International Kite Festival at Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Defence Minister chaired 7th Armed Forces Veterans Day
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrations on
January 14, 2023, at Dehradun.
• He also launched a car sports initiative 'Soul of Steel Alpine Challenge' from Dehradun to
Gamshali located in Niti Valley.
• He dedicated to the nation the Shaurya Sthal developed by the Uttarakhand War Memorial Trust.
• The day was first celebrated on 14 January 2016.
12 Jan, 2023 - 160th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
• He was born as Narendranath Datta in 1863.
• In 1893, upon the request of Maharaja Ajit Singh of the Khetri State, he took the name
‘Vivekananda.’
• He introduced the world to the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga.
• He was best known for his speech at World Parliament of Religion in Chicago in 1893.
• He was disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa and established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
National Youth Day: 12 January
• National Youth Day is celebrated in India every year on January 12.
• The day is celebrated to mark the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
• It was in the year 1984 when the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day
National and the nation is observing it every year since 1985.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat (Developed Youth – Developed India)”.
Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri observed on Jan 11
• On 11 January 1966, India’s second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent, USSR
(now Uzbekistan), a day after signing Tashkent Declaration with Pakistan to end the 1965 Indo-
Pakistan war.
• Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India.
• He gave the slogan, “Jai Jawan! Jai Kissan!” during the Indo-Pak War of 1965.
• He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966.
Ministry of Road to observe Road Safety Week from Jan 11, 2023
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will observe Road Safety Week across the country from
Jan 11, 2023.
• The aim of the programme is to propagate the cause of safer roads for all under the Swachhata
Pakhwada.
• During the week, awareness campaigns related to the causes of road accidents and measures to
prevent them, Nukkad Nataks and sensitization campaigns will be conducted.
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day observed on January 11

• This day aims is to raise awareness about the plight of human trafficking victims, as well as to
promote and protect their rights.
• Every year it is estimated that 225000 people worldwide become victims of human trafficking.
• 11 January was chosen as the date because The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, the
first federal law in United states to address modern-day slavery was passed.
World Hindi Day: 10 January
• World Hindi Day is celebrated on Jan 10 every year to mark the importance and celebrate Hindi
as a language.
• It was started to mark the anniversary of the first time Hindi was spoken in the UN General
Assembly in 1949.
• On Jan 10, 2006, the World Hindi Day was celebrated for the first time.
• In the year 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi inaugurated the first World Hindi
Conference.
17th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention commences in Indore
• The 17th edition of the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' convention commenced in Madhya Pradesh's
Indore on January 8, 2023.
• The theme of the 2023 event is 'Diaspora: Reliable partners for India's progress in Amrit Kaal.'
• Republic of Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is the chief guest and Republic of Suriname
President Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the special guest of honor of the event.
World Day of War Orphans: 6 January
• World Day of War Orphans is celebrated on 6 January every year to create awareness about the
plight of war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.
• There are an estimated 153 million orphans worldwide, many of whom are war orphans.
• It was started by the French organization SOS Enfants en Detresses, which aimed to help children
affected by conflict.
World Braille Day: 4 January
• World Braille Day is observed every year on January 4.
• It is observed to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication
for visually impaired people.
• The day commemorates the birth anniversary of French educator Louis Braille, who invented the
Braille language in the year 1809.
• Braille code is a form of written language that uses raised dots for characters.
Global Family Day 2023 celebrated on January 1st
• Global Family Day is celebrated annually on 1 January promote peace, love, and unity among
people.
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• A book titled "One Day In Peace - January 1, 2000," published by United Nations, served as the
inspiration for the concept, which was first proposed in November 1997.
• The day was first proposed in November 1997.
DRDO celebrated its 65th foundation day on 1st January 2023
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a premier defence research and
development agency under the Ministry of Defence.
• It was set up in 1958.
• Since inception, DRDO has made several breakthroughs in developing critical technologies.
• DRDO's first project for the Indian military was surface-to-air missiles-Project Indigo.
• Headquarters - New Delhi
• Chairman - Samir V Kamat
129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose
• Bose was born in Kolkata on January 1,1894.
• Bose got a Bachelor of Science degree at the Presidency College and later a MSc in Mixed
Mathematics in 1915.
• Bose collaborated with Einstein to develop what we now know as the Bose-Einstein statistics.
• He was appointed to the position of Reader in Physics at the University of Dhaka.
• Bose was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1954.
205th anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima celebrated
• The battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818, between Peshwa Bajirao II and
British army commanded by Captain F F Staunton of the East India Company.
• The battle was a part of the Third Anglo-Maratha War.
• The British army was largely dominated by Mahars - the most populous of the Dalit sub-castes in
Maharashtra.
• The Dalit-dominated British Army had defeated the Peshwa army.
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International Current Affairs | January 2023

UNESCO designates Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage in Danger site
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Odesa as
it faced danger from Russian air strikes.
• Odesa is a historic centre and strategic port city located on the Black Sea.
• Empress Catherine founded ODESA.
• She took away the region from the Ottoman Empire in 1794.
• Important Sites: Vorontsovskyi Palace is a beautiful Turkish Castle in Odesa.
Canada to commercialise world’s first photonic-based Quantum Computer
• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced to commercialise the world’s first
photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum computer, in January 2023.
• The investment of 40 million Canadian dollars will enable Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. to
develop the quantum computer which will help solve complex data problems and could be used
in finance, transportation, and health.
Senior ISIS leader Bilal al-Sudani killed in US raid in Somalia
• Bilal al-Sudani, a prominent regional leader of the Islamic State group, was killed on 25 Jan'23 in
a US military raid in Somalia.
• The raid was ordered by President Joe Biden.
• The operation has also killed 10 members of the terrorist group.
• Bilal played a key role in providing financial support to IS operations in Africa as well as ISIS-K, a
terrorist organisation operating in Afghanistan.
New Zealand to introduce Debbie H. Medal to honour women cricketers
• New Zealand Cricket announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor the
outstanding female cricketer.
• Cricketer Debbie Hockley played 118 ODIs and 19 Tests for New Zealand from 1979 to 2000.
• Hockley was the fourth woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, in 2013.
• New Zealand awards the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the outstanding male cricketer of the year.
Uganda unveiled first commercial oil production drilling programme
• Uganda, on 24 Jan'23, commissioned the first of its four planned oil drilling rig and started drilling
the first production well.
• Uganda has one of the largest oil reserves in the Saharan desert.
• Oil was discovered in Uganda 20 years back.
• But production was delayed due to a lack of funds.
• With the assistance of China, Uganda has now launched its first oil field in Lake Albert.
Brazil declares medical emergency in Yanomami territory
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• Medical emergency was declared following reports of children dying of malnutrition and other
diseases caused by illegal gold mining.
• Purpose of declaration is to restore health services for Yanomami people.
• Govt. had also announced food packages.
• Yanomami territory is Brazil's largest indigenous reservation bordering Venezuela.
• Yanomami has been invaded by illegal gold miners for decades.
UNESCO to dedicate International Day of Education to Afghan Girls
• UNESCO has decided to dedicate International Day of Education on the 24th of January, 2024 to
Afghan girls and women.
• It said that no country in the world should bar women and girls from receiving an education and
it is a universal human right that must be respected.
• According to UNESCO, currently, around 80% of school-aged Afghan girls and young women are
out of school under Taliban rule.
Pakistan is South Asia's weakest economy: World Bank report
• World Bank forecast Pakistan’s economic growth to slow further to two percent during 2023.
• This will mark a drop of two % points from its June 2022 estimates.
• The reason behind this is unprecedented floods, depleting forex reserves, food shortages, and
poverty.
• It forecast Pakistan's GDP growth rate to improve to 3.2% in 2024, which would be lower than
earlier estimate of 4.2%.
China’s population falls for first time since 1961
• China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years, with a national birth rate of 6.77 births
per 1,000 people.
• The death toll in China is more than the number of children born.
• According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, China’s population declined by roughly
850,000 to 1.41175 billion at the end of 2022.
• Negative population growth has now started in China.
UN declares Pakistan based Abdul Rehman Makki a global terrorist
• United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist.
• The development comes after India in 2022 slammed China after it blocked the proposal to list
Makki under the Sanctions Committee.
• Makki has been involved in planning attacks in India.
• He has already been listed as a terrorist by India and the United States.
European Union (EU) inaugurates first mainland satellite launch port
• European officials and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital
launch complex in Sweden in Jan 2023.
• The new facility inaugurated at the Esrange Space Center near the city of Kiruna will complement
the EU's current launching capabilities in French Guiana.
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• The total number of satellites could reach 100,000 by 2040 as compared to the current 5,000.
Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak
• In a statement released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Uganda declared the end of
the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus on Jan 11, 2023.
• Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a rare, severe, and fatal disease in humans.
• The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Congo.
• The virus is transmitted from wild animals to people.
Gabon names first female vice president and new Prime Minister
• Gabon's President Ali Bongo on 9 Jan 2023 appointed the country's first female Prime Minister
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda to the role of vice-president.
• Former minister, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will replace Ossouka Raponda and form a new
government in the country.
• Ossouka Raponda was named budget minister in 2012, becoming the first woman to hold that
position since 1956.
Highly contagious Covid variant XBB.1.5 found in South Africa
• The first case of the new highly transmissible Covid omicron variant has been detected in South
Africa in Jan 2023.
• Canadian biology professor Dr. Ryan Gregory had nicknamed XBB.1.5 the ‘Kraken variant’
because it is able to spread quickly.
• A Kraken is a mythical giant tentacled sea monster from Scandinavian folklore.
• XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible omicron sub-variant detected so far.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again after September 2021
• The eruption started January 5, 2023 at the volcano’s crater.
• It last erupted in September 2021 and continued for 16 months before it took a pause in December
2022.
• The volcano Kilauea is among the most active ones on the planet.
• It is a shield volcano, which is a type of volcano composed of fluid lava and characterized by its
vast lava flow.
Taiwan passes its Chips Act, offers tax credits to chipmakers
• Taiwan passed the new Chips Act on 9 January 2023 which let local chip firms turn 25% of their
annual research and development expenses into tax credits.
• Chip companies in Taiwan can also claim tax credits on 5% of the annual costs of buying new
equipment for advanced process technologies.
• Any credits earned, however, cannot exceed 50% of the total annual income taxes.
Kevin McCarthy elected as speaker of the US House of Representatives
• Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the speaker of the US House of
Representatives.
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• He was serving as the House Minority Leader in the House.

• McCarthy is the 55th speaker of the US House of Representatives.
• He has replaced Nancy Pelosi, the leader of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives.
• He has been elected as a member of the US Parliament 9 times.
US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees
• US has approved the first-ever vaccine for honey bees for the protection from the American
foulbrood disease.
• The vaccine will be administered along with the royal jelly feed given by the worker bees to the
queen bee.
• The developing bee larvae will have immunity to the foulbrood disease when they hatch.
• The foulbrood is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae.
Sweden takes over rotating council of EU presidency for next 6 months
• Sweden will take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for the next 6
months on 1 Jan'22.
• The Swedish presidency will be the last in the French, Czech Republic, and Sweden trio that holds
the presidency for the 18-month period from 2022 to mid-2023.
• Since joining the EU in 1995, Sweden has held the presidency in 2001 and 2009.
• It is one of the members of the EU.
New members join United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
• On January 3, 2023, Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland officially began their
two-year term as non-permanent members of the UNSC.
• The five latest members are replacing India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway.
• Their terms ended on December 31, 2022.
• The other current two-year members are Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and United Arab
Emirates.
China becomes first country in Asia to launch Hydrogen powered train
• China has become the first country in Asia and second in the world to launch Hydrogen powered
urban trains.
• Germany was the first country to introduce hydrogen powered trains in September 2022.
• Chinese train has a top speed of 160 KM per hour and can run without refuelling for 600 Km.
• The German train developed by French company Alstom has set a record 1175 Km range without
refuelling.
Croatia adopts EU’s common currency-euro and joins Schengen Area
• Croatia adopted the European Union’s (EU) common currency, the euro, and joined the Schengen
Area, Europe’s visa-free travel area, on Jan 1, 2023.
• With this, Croatia became the fully integrated member of EU.
• The country had joined the EU in 2013.
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• Schengen Area signifies a zone where 27 European countries, abolished their internal borders, for
the free and unrestricted movement of people.
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GRSE signs pact with Rolls Royce to Manufacture Marine Diesel Engines
• Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd has signed an MoU with Rolls Royce
Solutions of Germany.
• It was signed for manufacture of high-quality marine diesel engines at the GRSE's plant in Ranchi.
• It deals with transfer of technology related to engine assembly, painting, parts sourcing and after-
sales service for these engines that are to be assembled at GRSE's Plant.
India-Egypt MoU on cultural cooperation signed for five years
• The MoU was signed by the Culture Minister of India, G. Kishan Reddy and the Foreign Minister
of Egypt, Shri Sameh Hassan Shoukry.
• MoU has been signed for a period of five years.
• Under the aegis of the MoU, both countries will host cultural activities in the fields of music, dance,
theatre, literature, organising festivals in the respective countries, research and documentation
etc.
India inks pact with South Africa to bring 12 Cheetahs in February
• India has signed an agreement with South Africa to translocate 12 cheetahs to the Kuno National
Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Under the agreement, South Africa will send seven male and five female cheetahs by February
15, 2023.
• Cheetah was declared extinct in 1952.
• Under the Cheetah reintroduction program, PM Modi released the first batch of eight spotted
felines from Namibia in Sept 2022.
MoU signed between Prasar Bharati and Media Authority of Egypt
• India and Egypt have signed an MoU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building, and co-
productions between public broadcasters.
• It was signed between Prasar Bharati and National Media Authority of Egypt.
• Both will exchange their programs of different genres.
• It was signed by Minister of Information Anurag Thakur and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Govt of
Egypt Sameh Hassan Shoukry.
NABH and HSSC sign MoU for skilling initiative of medical professional
• NABH and HSSC signed an MoU in January 2023, for the recognition and skilling initiatives of
healthcare professionals across the country.
• It was signed to accredit HSSC certification for NABH accreditation and develop training
programs for essential skilling, and upskilling of healthcare professionals.
• It will help in achieving the goal of enhancing the quality of healthcare in India.
Ayush Ministry signs MoU with India Tourism Development Corporation
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• The Ayush Ministry has signed an MoU with India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), in
January 2023.
• They will work together for the promotion of medical value travel in Ayurveda and other
traditional systems of medicine.
• According to the MoU, the Ministry of Ayush will provide training to the officials of ITDC to
sensitise them about Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine.
FIH signed an MoU with JSP Foundation for hockey development
• The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with JSP Foundation for Hockey
Development and Men’s World Cup in Jan 2023.
• FIH will be working closely with JSP Foundation for some of its key initiatives for hockey
development.
• The partnership will also see the JSP Foundation coming onboard the ongoing FIH Odisha Hockey
Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela as a global partner.
Kyndryl India, IIT Tirupati tie up to advance AI-enabled 3D Printing
• IIT Tirupati has partnered with Kyndryl India to advance research and promote innovation in AI-
enabled 3D-printing technology.
• The collaboration will focus on quickly developing cost-effective 3D prototypes for complex
products in manufacturing.
• The two organizations have already begun joint research and will be launching a series of thought
leadership conclaves.
Indian Ports Association ties up with RIS for Maritime Economy Centre
• A Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) was signed between the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and
Research & Information System for Developing Countries (RIS).
• It has been signed for setting up a Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity in New Delhi
on 19 Jan'23.
• It was signed in the presence of the Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush
Sarbananda Sonowal.
Adani Enterprises signs agreement with Ashok Leyland
• Adani Enterprises on 17 January 2023, signed an agreement to launch a pilot project to develop
a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining logistics and transportation, with Ashok
Leyland, India, and Ballard Power, Canada.
• The agreement marks Asia’s first planned hydrogen-powered mining truck.
• The mining truck will weigh 55 tons and will have a 200-km working range.
Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) signs MoU with SBI
• WDRA signed an MoU with State Bank of India to help farmers in getting low interest rate loans
on Jan 16, 2023.
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• The MoU was signed with the intent of promoting awareness about the new loan product called
'Produce Marketing Loan' to exclusively fund against e-NWRs (electronic Negotiable Warehouse
Receipt).
• It will help in preventing distress sale and releasing better prices for the produce.
Indian High Commission signed MoU with Sabaragamuwa University
• Indian High Commission signed an MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University
of Sri Lanka.
• High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and Vice Chancellor of University Udaya Rathnayake signed
the MoU.
• The university was established as part of India’s cultural connect through the Indian Council for
Cultural Relations.
• It will help in familiarizing students with Indian culture.
Axis Bank signs up with IISc to set up math and computing centre
• Axis Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), Bengaluru to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the IISc Institute.
• The centre spread over 1.6 lakh square feet will have labs and programmes benefitting faculty
and students.
• It will also host the new IISc BTech programme in Mathematics and Computing.
MP Tourism Board signs MoUs with chapters of 8 countries of GOPIO
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board signed MoUs with chapters of 8 countries of Global Organisation
of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention.
• MoUs were signed with France Metropole Paris, Mauritius, Reunion Island, Martinique, Sri Lanka,
GOPIO International, Malaysia, and Mauritius.
• The aim of MoUs is to boost cooperation in development of Tourism sector of the State.
India, Panama sign MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats
• India and Panama have signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in the training of diplomats.
• It was signed on the sidelines of 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Indore, in Jan 2023.
• During the meet, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with his Panama counterpart
Janaina Tewane Mencomo, also discussed the opportunities for economic, health, finance and
people to people linkages.
Indian Navy and Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. signs agreement
• Indian Navy has recently announced a collaboration with Sagar Defence Engineering Private
Limited for development of armed autonomous boat swarms.
• The platform will be able to conduct a variety of navy and security tasks, including high-speed
interdiction, surveillance, constabulary operations, and intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance.
• The agreement is part of SPRINT initiative.
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Microsoft and ISRO tie up to help Space-Tech Startups in India

• Indian Space Research Organization and Microsoft signed an MoU to help Indian Space tech
start-ups in January 2023.
• Microsoft will provide mentoring support to space tech entrepreneurs in areas ranging from space
engineering to cloud technologies and marketing.
• Through this MoU, the space tech startups identified by ISRO will be onboarded onto the
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
International Hockey Federation signs JSW as global World Cup partner
• The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a partnership with the JSW Group for the
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023.
• The group supports and promotes Olympics in India and has created an Olympic Training
Institute in the Inspire Institute of Sport across the country.
• The 15th edition of FIH’s event for men will be played from 13 January to 29 January in Odisha,
India.
General Atomics, Bharat Forge tie up to manufacture aerostructure
• General Atomic Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) and Bharat Forge Limited have announced a
partnership in January 2023, to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and
assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft.
• Bharat Forge is the largest repository of metallurgical know-how, design, engineering expertise,
and manufacturing prowess in India.
Indian Army inks pact with Assam govt for treatment of ex-servicemen
• The Indian Army on 5 Jan 2023 signed an agreement with the Assam govt to offer Ex-Servicemen
Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) at eight medical college and hospitals in the state.
• This will facilitate the cashless and capless treatment of 1.12 lakh beneficiaries.
• The ECHS benefits will be offered in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Barpeta, Tezpur, Diphu
and North Lakhimpur.
Hindustan Copper signs MoU with IIT Dhanbad for technical support
• Hindustan Copper (HCL) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School
of Mines), Dhanbad for a collaborative and sponsored research project.
• It will address HCL’s need for technical assistance, guidance and consultancy works.
• Hindustan Copper (HCL) is the only copper miner in India owning all the operating mining leases
of copper ore in the nation.
Ministries of Defence, Education, and Skill Development sign MoUs
• Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, and all three Services have signed MoUs with various stakeholders.
• They aim to facilitate the continued education of Agniveers while serving in the Armed Forces.
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• Under these MoUs, suitable 12th Class certificates and Bachelor’s degrees will be awarded to the
Agniveers.
NGEL, HPCL sign an agreement to develop green energy projects
• NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
(HPCL) for the development of renewable energy-based power projects for HPCL Refineries and
other Business Units on 4 January 2022.
• This MoU marks the first step for NGEL and HPCL to collaborate and cooperate in the field of the
development of Renewable Energy projects.
India-ADB sign $1.2 billion loan agreement for infrastructure projects
• The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Jan 2, 2023 signed loan
agreements totalling $1.22 billion for developing infrastructure in various Indian states.
• The agreements would cover projects for improving the power sector and highways in Tripura
and Assam, metro rail connectivity in Chennai, and improvement of key economic areas in the
state of Maharashtra.
India and Austria ink pact on Migration and Mobility
• India has signed a Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement with Austria.
• It has similar agreements with France, UK, Germany, and Finland.
• India aims to finalise these agreements with European countries as a stepping stone to resolving
issues over the long-pending India-European Union Free Trade Agreement and facilitating Indian
professionals working in these countries
Centre and IVBP sign pact for Lumpi-ProVac cattle vaccine
• Centre signed a pact with the Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP) for commercial
production of ‘Lumpi-ProVac’, a vaccine for lumpy skin disease in cattle.
• The vaccine was developed by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Culture and ICAR National
Research Centre on Equines and ICAR Indian Veterinary Research Institute.
• Vaccines give protection for about one year.
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Budget Session of Parliament begins on 31 Jan'23
• The session commenced with the address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both
the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall.
• The Economic Survey was tabled in both Houses on the first day of the session on 31 Jan'23.
• The Union Budget 2023-24 will be presented on 1 Feb'23.
• Budget session will continue till 6 April'23.
• It will have 27 sittings spread over 66 days.
Beating Retreat 2023 ceremony concludes at Vijay Chowk, Delhi
• To mark the formal end of this Republic Day 2023 celebrations, the Beating Retreat ceremony
was held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on 29 January 2023.
• President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces joined the ‘Beating
the Retreat’ ceremony.
• The event witnessed the country’s biggest Drone Show comprising 3,500 indigenous drones.
PM Modi releases special Rs 75 coin to mark 75 successful years of NCC
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 Jan'23 released a special day cover and a commemorative
specially minted coin of Rs 75 denomination.
• It was released on the occasion of 75 successful years of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
• NCC rally was organised on the occasion of 75 years commemoration at Cariappa Maidan, Delhi
on 28 January 2023.
• NCC was formed in 1948.
G20 Financial Architecture Working Group meet to begin on 30 January
• The first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting under the G20 Indian
Presidency will be held on 30 Jan 2023 in Chandigarh.
• The meeting will be jointly inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture, Narendra SinghTomar, and
Minister of Food Processing Industries, Pashupati Kumar Paras.
• It aims to focus on strengthening the international financial architecture.
Central government renames Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan
• The Central government on 28 January, 2023 renamed the Mughal Gardens in New Delhi's
Rashtrapati Bhavan as 'Amrit Udyan'.
• On the occasion of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the President of India has given a common name
to Rashtrapati Bhavan Gardens as Amrit Udyan.
• The gardens will open for the general public on January 31, 2023 and will remain open till March
26, 2023, except on Mondays.
‘She Feeds the World’ programme in India
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• 'She Feeds the World' program has been launched by PepsiCo Foundation, philanthropic arm of
PepsiCo and CARE, in India.
• Aim of programme is to strengthen the role of small-scale women producers through sustainable
training and economic support.
• Programme will be implemented in Coochbehar and Alipurduar districts of West Bengal.
• This programme aims to improve the status of over 48,000 women.
Luminous to build India's first green solar panel factory
• Luminous Power Technologies on 27 Jan'23 announced its plan to build the country's first green
energy-based solar panel manufacturing factory in Uttarakhand.
• The plant, located in Rudrapur, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2023.
• It will produce a range of solar panels with power output from 40W to 600W.
• It will help enable a solar generation capacity of 500 MW per annum.
PM Modi to address 1111th Avataran Mahotsav of Bhagwan Devnarayan
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the ceremony commemorating 1111th ‘Avataran
Mahotsav’ of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji in Bhilwara, Rajasthan on 28th January 2023.
• PM Modi will be the chief guest during the programme.
• Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji was born in the family of a popular Mandalji Gurjar who established
the famous Mandal Lake near Bhilwara district in Mewar.
Woxsen University launches Project Aspiration in Telangana for girls
• Woxsen University launched Project Aspiration to empower adolescent girls of standards 9-12 of
Model Schools and Junior Colleges of Telangana.
• Under the Project, the school principal selected a few deserving students to participate in the
'Train the Trainer' workshop, which commenced in Dec 2022.
• The univeristy is located in Hyderabad and is one of the 1st private universities in Telangana.
Sonowal inaugurates NLP-Marine, a portal to reduce logistics cost
• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated National
Logistics Portal (Marine) on 27 Jan'23.
• The portal is aimed at connecting all the stakeholders of the logistics community using
Information Technology to improve efficiency and transparency by reducing costs and time
delays.
• The portal had been initiated in July 2021 with the development of NLP Marine.
Railways introduces ‘Ideal Train Profile’ to maximise seat occupancy
• 'Ideal Train Profile' is a seat capacity optimization decision aid.
• It allows more than 5,000 combinations of ticket and class for a single date train journey.
• It will also help Railways to review train quota from time to time to address the changing demand
mix due to holidays, festivals etc.
• This module has been developed by the Railway team under the leadership of R Gopalakrishnan.
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Delhi hosts NMCG seminar to promote millet cultivation

• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) organised a seminar
on ‘Millets for Life (Lifestyle for Environment): Developing Climate Resilient Local Communities in
the Ganga Basin’, in New Delhi in January 2023.
• The event was aimed at formulating strategies towards adopting sustainable development and
promotion of natural farming practices in the Ganga basin.
Six-day Bharat Parv begins at Red Fort in Delhi
• The 6-day mega event Bharat Parv is being organised at Red Fort in Delhi from 26 Jan'23 as part
of the Republic Day Celebrations.
• During the event, some of the best Republic Day Parade tableaux will be showcased.
• Cultural performances by the Zonal Cultural Centres as well as cultural troupes from States and
Union Territories will be part of the celebration.
Republic Day 2023: First time events in Republic Day Parade
• For the first time, 12 women riders were part of the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force.
• The "Daredevils" Motor Cycle Riders from the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer.
• Agniveers were part of the parade for the first time.
• Narcotics Control Bureau showcased a tableau for the first time.
• Navy's IL-38 was showcased for the first and last time.
G20 group to hold Startup20 Engagement meet in Hyderabad in Jan 2023
• The G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its inception meeting in Hyderabad from January
28-29, 2023.
• The group will discuss productive development of policy recommendations on entrepreneurship
and innovation priorities of and across G20 countries for the years ahead.
• The group will also bridge the knowledge gap between the startup ecosystems of G20 member
countries.
Jal Jeevan mission provides tap water to 11 crore rural households
• The Jal Shakti Ministry on 25 January 2023 announced that the govt had provided 11 crore rural
households with a tap water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission.
• As per the data released by Ministry, 56% of the targeted 19.3 crore households had been covered.
• Jal Jeevan Mission was announced by the PM Modi on 15 August 2019 to provide every rural
household with tap water connection by 2024.
StockEdge launches India's first AI-powered screening mechanism
• StockEdge launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart
patterns in different stocks with StockEdge Pro on 25 January 2023.
• If a user has a watchlist, then he can take a quick glance at a chart pattern across his selection
of stocks.
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• StockEdge is an equity markets and mutual fund research platform, primarily based on NSE and
BSE data.
Nitin Gadkari chairs 10th meeting of Group of Infrastructure Committee
• The meeting was held on 24 Jan'23, in New Delhi.
• During the meeting, the committee discussed upon issues related to pending environmental
clearances, land approvals, fund releases, etc.
• The Infrastructure Committee was formed in 2009.
• The main objective of the committee formation is to speed up the government’s decision on
infrastructure projects.
North India’s largest floating solar power project inaugurated
• The project was inaugurated in Chandigarh by it's Administrator Banwari Lal Purohit.
• Plant's capacity is 2000kWp and has been commissioned at a cost of Rs 11.70 crore.
• He also Inaugurated 500kWp floating solar power plant installed over the Dhanas lake in
Chandigarh.
• Projects have been designed by CREST (Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and
Technology Promotion Society).
Govt. launches U-WIN to digitise Universal immunisation programme
• After the success of the Co-WIN platform, govt. has now replicated it to set up an electronic
registry for routine vaccinations.
• It has been launched in a pilot mode in 2 districts of each state and Union Territory.
• The platform will register and vaccinate every pregnant woman and every newborn.
• It is going to be the single source of information for immunisation services.
SII launches first made-in-India HPV vaccine for cervical cancer
• The Serum Institute of India (SII) launched CERVAVAC, India's first indigenously developed
quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine, on January 24, 2023.
• January is also Cervical Cancer Awareness month.
• CERVAVAC is a vaccine against cervical cancer.
• In India, cervical cancer is the second most prevalent disease in women between the age of 15
and 44.
BSF women personnel of camel contingent to march on Republic Day
• In a first, women personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) camel contingent 'Mahila Praharis'
will participate in the Republic Day 2023.
• The BSF is the only force in the country to deploy camels for both operational and ceremonial
duties.
• An all-women daredevil motorcycle team of BSF named Seema Bhawani from the Corps of
Signals co-led by a woman officer will also be part of the parade.
Patanjali bags project for scientific exploration of flora near Ganga
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• Haridwar-based Patanjali Research Institute and Patanjali Organic Research Institute have been
awarded a project worth Rs 4.32 crore.
• The project was awarded by National Mission for Clean Ganga, which comes under the Ministry
of Jal Shakti and implements the government’s Namami Gange programme.
• The project is aimed at “scientific exploration” of floral diversity near the Ganga river banks.
MSME Ministry organises National SC-ST Hub Conclave in Mumbai
• Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane inaugurated a day-long National SC-ST Hub Conclave in
Mumbai on 23 January 2023.
• It was organized by the Union Ministry of MSME, to spread awareness of the National SC-ST Hub
(NSSH) and other schemes of the MSME Ministry.
• The Hub supports entrepreneurs of the SC and ST communities in capacity building, finance
facilitation, and tender bid participation.
AIF inaugurates India's first STEM innovation centre in Chennai
• The American India Foundation (AIF) inaugurated India’s first STEM Innovation and Learning
Center (SILC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in January 2023.
• It was inaugurated under the scheme of Vanavil Mandram.
• The Centre will introduce students to a transdisciplinary learning approach through robotics, AI,
Space Technology, and the STEM Incubation workstation.
The first meeting of the Youth 20 Group will be held in Guwahati
• The first meeting of the Youth-20 Group will be held in Guwahati from 6-8 February, 2023.
• The Youth 20 (Y20) Summit is being hosted by India for the first time on the sidelines of the G20
Summit.
• The meeting will focus on five themes of the Future of Work – climate change and disaster risk
reduction, peacebuilding and reconciliation, democracy and youth in health, well-being and sport.
Bengaluru to host 1st G20 Environment Working Group meet in Feb 2023
• G20's First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) Meeting will be held
from February 9-11, 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• It will be hosted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
• It will focus on the agenda ‘Promotion of Blue Economy’, ‘Restoration of Degraded Lands &
Ecosystems’, and ‘Enhancement of Biodiversity.'
Union govt suspends all activities of Wrestling Federation of India
• The Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India till the
appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee the functioning of the WFI on 21 January 2023.
• These include suspension of ranking events and refund of entry fees collected from participants.
• The government has also suspended Vinod Tomar, assistant secretary of the federation.
18th Annual Meeting of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) held
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• Union Minister for Tourism, Culture G Kishan Reddy and Union Minister for Education and Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan co-chaired the 18th Annual General
Meeting of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati on 19 January 2023.
• During the meeting, a holistic approach of the government for skill development in the North
Eastern region was suggested.
A new basalt plateau discovered in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra
• Researchers discovered a rare low-altitude basalt plateau in the Western Ghats of the Thane
district of Maharashtra by a team led by Dr. Mandar Datar in January 2023.
• The plateau has a widespread flora with 76 species of plants and shrubs from 24 different families
discovered so far.
• The region is being studied by Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of Pune, Maharashtra.
Formulation of an Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports notified
• The Major Ports Adjudicatory Board Rules, 2023 has been notified by the Ministry of Ports,
Shipping and Waterways in the Gazette on 17 Jan 2023.
• They have been framed under Section 54 of Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, which envisages
constitution of an Adjudicatory Board.
• The Board will consist of 3 members, including a presiding officer and 2 members.
International Science Literature Festival – Vigyanika to be organised
• Vigyanika is being organized at the 8th Indian International Science Festival (IISF), Bhopal during
22-23 January 2023.
• Vigyanika is being organized with the objective of promoting science through science poetry,
multilingual scientific literature, science drama and folk art.
• About 300 professionals and citizens are will participate in the Vigyanika event.
Shipping Ministry launches 'Bharat Pravah-India along its Shores'
• Objective of this initiative is to highlight the importance of rivers-ports-shipping in the everyday
life of the common man through literature, dialogue and communication.
• It will highlight challenges, issues and future goals of maritime sector.
• Under this, events would be organised around topics, such as Rivers and Sea-Centric
Development, 'Sea, Rivers, Ports and Ship in Folk Culture' etc.
National AIDS Control Organisation form Largest Human Red Ribbon Chain
• It was formed in Kalinga Stadium of Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 19 Jan'23.
• The purpose was to create awareness on AIDS.
• As per the recent evidence under the National AIDS Control Programme, Odisha continues to
have a low HIV prevalence in the state with an adult prevalence of 0.14%.
• However, only half of the people living with HIV in the state are on the Anti-Retroviral Treatment
(ART).
One-day India Cold Chain Conclave organised
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• Ministry of Agriculture in association with PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and National
Center for Cold Chain Development, organised the Conclave on 19 Jan'23 in New Delhi.
• The aim of conclave was to bring all the stakeholders together on a common platform.
• During this approval of product specific horticulture clusters under Horticulture Cluster
Development Programme was accorded.
CGI recognized as a Top Employer 2023 in India
• CGI has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in India for the third year in a row for its positive
workplace culture and planning.
• It was recognized by the 'Top Employers Institute program', which certifies organizations based
on the participation of their HR Best Practices Survey.
• Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent business consulting services firms in the
world.
Hyderabad to host India’s first Fourth Industrial Revolution centre
• The World Economic Forum (WEF) has chosen Hyderabad in Jan 2023, to set up its Center for the
Fourth Industrial Revolution focused on healthcare and life sciences.
• Centre for the 4th Industrial Revolution (C4IR) will be an autonomous organization that will focus
on healthcare and life sciences.
• C4IR is the 18th center to join the 4th Industrial Revolution Network of Telangana Forum.
Rare ‘orange bat’ spotted in Chhattisgarh's Kanger National Park
• A 'rare orange coloured bat' known as 'painted bat' has been spotted in Parali Bodal village of
Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
• The scientific name of this painted bat is 'Kerivoula picta'.
• This species has been kept in the category of globally endangered.
• This species is commonly found in Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Indonesia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Google Pilots 'Soundpod By Google Pay' For UPI Payments In India
• Google piloted a Soundbox for Indian market — similar to the Paytm or PhonePe ones which
gives a sound alert on the digital payment.
• The ‘Soundpod by Google Pay’ is accompanied by a QR code of a merchant linked with their
Google Pay for business account.
• Users can use any UPI-based app to make a payment by scanning the code.
• The Soundpods are being built by Amazon-backed ToneTag.
Jal Shakti Ministry holds 3rd meeting of Ken-Betwa Link committee
• Ministry of Jal Shakti held the third meeting of the Steering Committee of Ken-Betwa Link Project
(SC-KBLP) on 18 January 2023.
• It was attended by representatives of both the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and
officials of Niti Aayog.
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• A Greater Panna Landscape council is also being constituted for implementation of the
Landscape Management Plan (LMP) of the project.
41st session of the Network Planning Group (NPG) held in New Delhi
• The Network Planning Group (NPG) held its 41st session in New Delhi on 18 January 2023.
• It was chaired by Anil Agrawal, the Special Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• During the session, it was observed by the NPG that the Ahmedabad Station has been one of the
busiest stations on the Western Railway Corridor for freight movement.
NCERT notifies India's first national assessment regulator 'PARAKH'
• The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has notified India’s first
national assessment regulator, PARAKH in January 2023.
• PARAKH will work on setting norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and
evaluation for all recognised school boards in the country.
• PARAKH stands for Performance Appraisal, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic
Development.
ASI discovers two 1200-year-old miniature stupas at Nalanda, Bihar
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old miniature stupas
within the complex of the world heritage site 'Nalanda Mahavihara' in Nalanda district of Bihar
in January 2023.
• The figures of Buddha are shown on the stupa carved out of stone.
• Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha
(modern Bihar) in India.
Union govt included 'Neelakurinji' in the list of protected plants
• The Environment Ministry has listed Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) in the list of protected
plants under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in January 2023.
• As per the Ministry, those who uproot or destroy the plant will be fined Rs 25,000 and imprisoned
for three years.
• Neelakurinji is a tropical plant species and is native to the shola forests in the Western Ghats.
Piyush Goyal launched MAARG portal for startup mentorship on 16 Jan'23
• The MAARG platform (Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth), will facilitate
mentorship between startups and entrepreneurs across sectors, stages, and functions.
• It will allow startups to connect with mentors and discuss their mentorship needs.
• The objective is to provide guidance and support to startups throughout their life cycle.
Viacom18 gets 'WIPL' media rights for Rs 951 crore
• Viacom18 Media has bagged the media rights for Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) for the
period of 2023-2027.
• Disney+ Hotstar, Sony-Zee and Viacom18 were the frontrunners in the race.
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• WIPL is going to start from March-April 2023.

• Viacom18 gets this deal at Rs 7.09 crore per match.
• It is worth noting that per match value of Indian Premier League (IPL) is Rs 107.5 crore.
Kerala's Kollam becomes first constitution literate district in India
• This achievement is the result of a 7-month-long constitutional literacy campaign.
• It was launched jointly by the Kollam Administration and Kerala Institute of Local Administration
to create awareness about the laws of the country and the rights of citizens
• Under this campaign, more than 7 lakh families of the district are being educated on the basic
principles of the Constitution.
Entire country to be covered by doppler weather radar network by 2025
• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 15 Jan 2023 informed that by 2025, the entire country will be
covered by Doppler weather radar network.
• The purpose is to predict extreme weather events more accurately.
• The number of Doppler radars in the country has increased from 15 in 2013 to 37 in 2023.
• India will set up 25 more radars in the next 2 to 3 years, taking the number to 62.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches “Geospatial Hackathon”
• Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on 14 Jan 2023 launched
“Geospatial Hackathon” to promote Innovation and Start-Ups in India’s Geospatial ecosystem.
• It will foster partnerships between the public and private geospatial sectors.
• The "Geospatial Hackathon" will end on March 10, 2023 and will have two sets of challenges -
Research Challenge and Startup Challenge.
PM Modi to flag off the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad
with Visakhapatnam on 15 January 2023.
• The train will be the eighth Vande Bharat Express to be introduced by Indian Railways.
• The indigenously designed train set of Vande Bharat is equipped with advanced safety features
including an indigenously developed Train Collision Avoidance System - KAVACH.
Vidisha: 1st for on ground deployment of innovative 5G use cases
• Vidisha, an aspirational district of Madhya Pradesh became the first ever district in India for on
ground deployment of innovative 5G use cases offered by startup.
• It is a joint initiative by Vidisha District Administration and Centre for Development of Telematics
(C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the guidance of Additional Secretary
(Telecom) and Administrator USOF.
Ceiling fans have come under the ambit of mandatory star labelling
• Ceiling fans have come under the ambit of mandatory star labelling from January 1, 2023, as per
the revised Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) norms.
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• As five-star rated fans will require new imported motors and electronic components, they would
also get costlier by 8% to 20%.
• Under the new mandate, manufacturers would have to display the star ratings on their fans.
Centre targets to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025
• Centre has claimed that India will contribute 25% of global fuel demand by 2040.
• It targets to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.
• Ethanol blending in petrol in India has increased from 1.53% in 2013-14 to 10.17% in 2022.
• The phased rollout of E20 fuel would start on 1st April 2023.
• The E20 fuel is a 20% blend of ethanol and 80% of fossil-based fuel.
India to send 3 person to 6000 m below sea level
• India will send three person to 6000 metre below sea level under Samudrayaan Mission.
• They will be sent for exploration of resources like minerals.
• A vehicle called MATSYA 6000 will carry 3 persons.
• This mission is expected to be realized in next 3 years.
• Vehicle is being designed and developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai
under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
PM Modi to flag off world's longest river cruise Ganga Vilas on 13 Jan
• PM Modi will flag off the world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas between Varanasi-Dibrugarh
on January 13.
• He will also inaugurate the 'Tent City' at Varanasi and lay the foundation stones for several other
inland waterways projects worth more than Rs 1,000 crore via videoconferencing.
• It will also cover Mayong, known for its Tantric craft, and Majuli, the largest river island.
FSSAI issues regulatory standards for Basmati Rice for first time
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified comprehensive regulatory standards
for Basmati Rice for the first time in Jan 2023.
• As per these standards, Basmati rice shall possess the natural fragrance characteristics of basmati
rice and be free from artificial coloring.
• Basmati rice is a premium variety of rice cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-
continent.
Centre approves 3 national-level multi-state cooperative societies
• Centre approves setting up of 3 national-level multi-state cooperative societies to promote
exports and organic products.
• The move will help in achieving the government's goal of 'Sahakar-see-Samriddhi'.
• Society will work as an umbrella organization for the export of surplus goods and services.
• They will be set up under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
PM Modi inaugurated 26 National Youth Festival at Hubbali (Karnataka)
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• Prime Minister Modi inaugurated 26th National Youth Festival in Hubballi, Karnataka on Jan 12,
2023.
• It is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda.
• It is held every year to provide exposure to talented youth at national level.
• The theme of festival is “Viksit Yuva - Viksit Bharat”.
• It will also witness Youth Summit.
14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) to be held in Mumbai
• The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC), is to be held in Mumbai from 16-18 February
2023.
• It aims to open up newer opportunities to promote international trade of Indian spices.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal will also distribute the trophies and Awards for Excellence in Exports
of Spices on 17th February 2023.
• The WSC is organized by the Spices Board of India.
PM Narendra Modi launches Aspirational Block Programme
• The Aspirational Blocks Program was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 January
2023.
• It was launched with the aim to improve the performance of blocks within backward districts in
various parameters.
• The Aspirational Block Program (ABP) was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23.
• Under this program, 500 blocks have been identified for quarterly ranking based on their
performance.
EPFO conducts Nidhi Aapke Nikat outreach program
• The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) conducts "Nidhi Apke Nikat" on 10th of every
month in all field offices.
• With this program, EPFO aims to expand its reach and attract more participation.
• Nidhi Aapke Nikat not just addresses subscribers' issues, but also invites their suggestions and
sensitise stakeholders about new initiatives.
DPIIT organizing Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 Jan 2023
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is organizing Startup India
Innovation Week from 10th to 16th January 2023.
• The purpose is to celebrate the Indian Startup Ecosystem and National Startup Day (16th January
2023).
• Startup India Innovation Week 2023 will involve knowledge sharing sessions for entrepreneurs,
aspiring entrepreneurs, and other enablers.
India’s first coal gasification fertiliser plant will be ready by 2024
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• Union Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
has announced that the country’s first-ever coal gasification based Talcher Fertiliser plant in
Odisha will be ready by October 2024.
• The use of coal in alternative usages like in the gasification technology to produce urea will also
reduce the carbon footprints on the environment.
Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen operative Asif Maqbool designated as terrorist
• Union Home Ministry has designated Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen operative Asif Maqbool Dar as a
terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, UAPA, 1967.
• Dar who is a resident of Jammu and Kashmir is currently based in Saudi Arabia.
• Dar is involved in instigating the youth of Kashmir Valley using social media platforms for terrorist
activities.
International Kite Festival 2023 begins in Ahmedabad
• The International Kite Festival 2023 officially started on January 8th in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with
a theme centered around the G20 countries.
• The Festival is being held in Ahmedabad annually since 1989 as part of the official celebration of
uttarayan.
• The event brings together kite makers and flyers from around the world to showcase their unique
creations and impressive flying techniques.
MoS for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates Astro Tourism
• National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) in association with Nehru Memorial Museum and
Library organised Astro Tourism - A Sky Gazing event at Delhi's India Gate on 6 Jan 2023.
• The event was inaugurated by Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal.
• The event includes the activities like Astro talks by expert astronomers, Exhibition on Astronomy,
and Astro-Photography.
Supreme Court Expands fundamental rights- Article 19 Ambit
• The Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even
against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities.
• It means that Not just state, even private citizens can face challenge.
• Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression,
and is typically invoked against the state.
BPCL launches low-smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for Indian Army
• Bharat Petroleum has launched low-smoke superior kerosene oil for Indian Army.
• BPCL has emerged as 1st Oil Marketing company to commence supply of new LSLA grade SKO
supplies to Army.
• Normal kerosene emits substantial smoke, which poses a health hazard to personnel who use it
at higher altitudes, where oxygen level is very low.
• The low-smoke kerosene will provide cleaner fuel to soldiers.
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All 37 CSIR Labs to turn into Global Centers of Research & Innovation
• All 37 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Labs in India will be turned into Global
Centers of Research and Innovation in their fields of specialisation.
• CSIR Labs spread across the country are dedicated to different exclusive areas of work.
• Each CSIR laboratory is unique in itself and specialises in diverse areas such as genomes to
geology, food to fuels, etc.
National Workshop on Project Driven Development Plan organised
• Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a two-day National Workshop on Project Driven Block
Panchayat Development Plan and District Panchayat Development Plan on 5-6 January, 2023 in
New Delhi.
• The National Workshop aimed on adopting, conceptualizing and popularizing Project
Development Plans.
• It also aimed to localize and realize Sustainable Development Goals in rural areas.
Maharashtra to set up 122 new sports complexes in rural areas
• Maharashtra has announced that 122 new sports complexes will soon be built in rural areas.
• The aim is to reinforce the state’s status as a sporting powerhouse in the country.
• These complexes will aim to develop players from a young age at every level — village, district,
taluka, and state – to create international-class sportspersons.
Government declares The Resistance Front as a terrorist organization
• Centre has declared The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act, UAPA.
• The TRF came into existence in 2019 as a proxy outfit of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, a proscribed
terrorist organisation.
• The organisation had been involved in carrying out propaganda on terror activities in Jammu and
Kashmir.
1st meeting of Financial Inclusion Working Group to be held in Kolkata
• Kolkata will host the first Meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion Working Group of
G20 on Jan 9-11, 2023.
• The opening session of the meeting will showcase a unique exhibition on India’s role in financial
inclusion.
• This working group will discuss ways to improve financial system and financial system
infrastructure.
First-ever National Genome Editing and Training Centre inaugurated
• National Genome Editing and Training Centre (NGETC) was inaugurated at National Agri-food
Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali in Punjab in Jan 2023.
• NGETC will cater to the regional needs for adoption of various genome editing methods.
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• The center will help in improving crops in present climate scenarios and making them more
tolerant to changing environmental conditions.
Election Commission appoints Maithili Thakur as Bihar’s state icon
• Folk singer Maithili Thakur was appointed the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission in
January 2023.
• She will create awareness among the voters for their participation in the electoral process.
• This recognition will give her more impetus to spread Bihar’s folk music across continents.
• She has rendered traditional folk songs of Bihar in Maithili, Bhojpuri and Hindi.
Health Min chairs meeting to eliminate Kala-azar from India by 2023
• Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on 4 January 2023 chaired a high-
level meeting with the four states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
governments to review the elimination of Kala-Azar from the country by the year 2023.
• 632 endemic blocks have already achieved elimination status with less than one case of Kala-
azar per 10,000 population.
Education Min chairs the 3rd meeting of the steering committee of NSDM
• Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
chaired the third meeting of the Steering Committee of the National Skill Development Mission
in Delhi on 4 Jan 2023.
• It was launched to provide a strong institutional framework at the Center and in all States for the
implementation of skilling activities.
• Skill Development Mission was launched in 2015.
26th National Youth Festival Will Take Place at Hubballi-Dharwad
• India's 26th National Youth Festival Will Take Place at Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka.
• It will be celebrated from 12th to 16th January 2023.
• The youth festival will mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which falls on 12 January.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival.
Spain to be International Kolkata Book Fair's theme country
• Spain is going to be 46th International Kolkata Book Fair's theme country.
• The book fair will be organised by Publishers and Booksellers Guild.
• The fair will be held from Jan 31 to Feb 12, 2023 at the Central Park Mela Ground, which has been
newly named Boimela Prangan, in Salt Lake near Kolkata.
• For the first time, rare 'punthis' (old handwritten manuscripts) of Bengal will be exhibited.
Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district administration launches e-library
• Doda district administration has launched e-library to benefit thousands of students of the
district.
• It will provide them notes and study material prepared by the best subject matter specialists in
the district.
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• The feat has been achieved under the ADBHUT Doda campaign of the district.
• The library will help students clear their doubts/concepts when schools reopen after winter
vacations.
Cabinet approves Rs2,614 cr investment in Sunni Hydro Electric Project
• Union cabinet on 4 January 2023 approved the investment for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro
Electric Project.
• The project is being developed by Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam limited on Sutlej river in Shimla and
Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh.
• The project, on completion, is expected to generate 1,382 million units of electricity annually.
• Foundation of project was laid on 27 December 2021.
50 Electric Buses launched in Delhi under FAME India Phase II scheme
• 50 electric buses launched in Delhi with support under the FAME India Phase II scheme of the Min
of Heavy Industries on 2 jan'23
• In 2019, the govt approved Rs 10,000cr for a period of 3 years.
• The Govt formulated a Scheme FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and
Electric Vehicles) in 2015, to improve the infrastructure required for the large-scale use of electric
vehicles.
PM Modi to launch world’s longest river cruise “Ganga Vilas”
• PM Modi will launch the world's longest river cruise, "Ganga Vilas" from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
to Dibrugarh (Assam) on 13 Jan 2023.
• It will make stops at more than 50 significant architectural locations including World Heritage
Sites, as it will travel through rivers of India and Bangladesh.
• The Uttar Pradesh government was striving to improve the amenities for visitors to Varanasi.
Odisha govt to provide 5 kg rice free of cost for 1 yr under SFSS
• Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directed the distribution of 5kg of rice per month free of cost to
beneficiaries of the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) for the next one year, on 4 January 2023.
• The Odisha government launched its own State Food Security Scheme on 2 October 2018 for
those poor people who were not covered under the National Food Security Act 2013.
Union Government approves the National Green Hydrogen Mission
• The Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi on 4 Jan'23 approved the National Green Hydrogen
Policy, which aims to make India a Global Hub for producing, utilizing, and exporting Green
Hydrogen and its derivatives.
• The initial outlay for the Mission is Rs.19, 744 crores.
• The aim of the National Hydrogen Mission is to enable India to meet its climate change target of
net zero carbon emission by 2070.
Cabinet approves naming of Mopa airport in Goa after Manohar Parrikar
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• The Uni Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for the naming of Greenfield
International Airport Mopa in Goa.
• As Manohar International Airport is a mark of tribute to former Defence Min and four-time Goa
Chief Minister.
• He was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in Jan 2020.
• Manohar International Airport is the 2nd airport in Goa after Dabolim airport.
1st All India State Ministers Conference on Water is being organised
• Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing the “1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water’’.
• The theme will be “Water Vision@2047”.
• Water Vision@2047 is part of PM’s India@2047 plan.
• It is being organised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 5th & 6th January, 2023.
• It aims to address the challenges of water security India faces.
• PM has also proclaimed a ‘5P’ mantra for sustainability.
Manipur Celebrates Gaan Ngai festival
• The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every
year after the harvest season.
• On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good harvest
and pray for a prosperous year ahead.
• Thefestival is celebrated for a full 5 days, usually in the month of December or January. The exact
date varies from year to year
President inaugurates 18th National Scout and Guide Jamboree
• President Murmu inaugurated the Jamboree, at Rohat in the Pali district of Rajasthan on Jan 4,
2023.
• Rajasthan is hosting Jamboree after 66 years.
• Over 35,000 scouts and guides from all over the country will participate.
• A smart jamboree village has been set up with all the facilities on a 220 hectare area at Nimblee
village 3500 tents have been erected at the venue.
PM inaugurates National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata
• PM Modi on 30 Dec 2022 inaugurated Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water
and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) at Joka in Kolkata.
• The inauguration of SPM-NIWAS was followed by a day-long national conference on ‘Drinking
Water Quality– Issues & Challenges’.
• The conference was organized by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation and supported
by UNICEF, INREM Foundation, WaterAid.
President Murmu inaugurates Samvidhan Udyan in Jaipur
• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Samvidhan Udyan, Mayur Stambh, National Flag Post,
statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Maharana Pratap at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur on January 3, 2023.
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• The park, built by the Jaipur Development Authority, showcases the Constitution's journey from
its making to its implementation through sculptures and pictures on panelled glass, among others.
NTPC start India's 1st green hydrogen blending operation in PNG netwrk
• NTPC has started India's first green hydrogen blending operation in the PNG (piped natural gas)
network of its township in Kawas, Surat.
• The project is a joint effort of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Gujarat Gas
Limited.
• The NTPC provides the green hydrogen produced at its 1 MW floating solar project of NTPC
Kawas in the Surat for blending purposes.
Defence Minister inaugurates Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
• Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh.
• It was build by Border Roads Organisation.
• The Siyom bridge on the Along-Yinkiong Road- a 100-meter 'Class-70' steel arch superstructure-
will facilitate faster induction of troops and heavy equipment to forward areas of the Upper Siang
district, Tuting and Yinkiong regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
CJI announces launch of electronic Supreme Court Reports project
• The Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) project aims to provide free access to around
34,000 judgments of the apex court to lawyers, law students, and the general public.
• These judgments will be available on the Supreme Court’s website, mobile app, and on the
National Judicial Data Grid’s judgment portal.
• The e-SCR project is part of the Indian judiciary’s efforts towards digitization.
MeitY releases Draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021
• MeitY has released draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics
Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to online gaming.
• The draft has been prepared to ensure that online games should be offered in conformity with
Indian laws and that the users of such games be safeguarded against potential harm.
• The draft rules have strict provisions against betting and wagering.
Coffee export from India rose almost 2% to 4 lakh tonne in 2022
• 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, according to the Coffee Board.
• Exports stood at 3.93 lakh tonne in 2021.
• India ships both Robusta and Arabica varieties, besides instant coffee.
• Italy, Germany and Russia are the major export destinations for the Indian coffee.
EC launches 'Mission-929' to take voter turnout in Tripura to over 90%
• Election Commission of India(ECI) has started ‘Mission 929’ in Tripura.
• It will focus on 929 polling booths across Tripura with a target to increase the voter turnout to
92% in the next assembly elections.
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• These booths recorded a voter turnout of less than 89% in the 2018 assembly polls.
• Except for these booths almost all the booths in the state recorded a voter turnout of 91% or
more.
Kerala CM inaugurates Indian Library Congress in Kannur, Kerala
• The Indian Library Congress was organized by the People’s Mission for Social Development and
Library Council from 1-3 January 2023.
• Representatives from various states and foreign countries are participating.
• Earlier in December 2022, CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that his constituency Dharmadam has
become the first complete library constituency in India.
SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda
• Ministry of Ayush has launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in
Teaching Professionals) program.
• It aims to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda
colleges and hospitals.
• The proposed initiative is conceptualised with an objective to identify, support and promote
innovative research ideas in healthcare research areas.
Punjab & Sind Bank and SBI Card launch co-brand credit cards
• Public sector bank Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) has partnered with SBI Card 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 SimplySAVE SBI
Card—have been launched by both partners.
Railways rolls out energy efficiency plan to meet 2030 net-zero target
• Railway Ministry has outlined a five-pronged plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
• The plan aims to reduce energy consumption through efficient operations and increase the use
of renewable energy.
• Components of the plan are installation of rooftop solar panels on all railway
establishments,Sustainable Buildings,Energy Efficiency in Equipment and Appliances and Power
Quality and Restoration.
108th Indian Science Congress to be held in Nagpur
• The 108 Indian national Science Congress will be organised by the Indian Science Congress
Association from 3-7 January 2023 at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
• 107 Indian Science Congress 2022 was held in Bangalore.
• The theme of the 108th Indian Science Congress 2023: Science and Technology for Sustainable
Development with Women Empowerment.
India’s first underwater metro will begin operation in Kolkata
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• India's first underwater metro service, the East-West Metro Corridor project is expected to be
completed by December 2023.
• The metro line will connect Salt Lake to Howrah via Kolkata with a stretch below the Hooghly
River.
• The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is implementing project.
• The first metro rail system in India was also started in Kolkata from Dum Dum to Tollygunge in
1984.
RBI launches Utkarsh 2.0 for the period 2023-2025
• RBI on 30 December 2022 launched the 2nd phase of the RBI’s medium-term strategy for
strengthening regulatory and supervisory mechanisms called Utkarsh 2.0.
• The 1st strategy framework (Utkarsh 2022) covering the period 2019-2022 was launched in 2019.
• Utkarsh has 6 Vision statements as well as Core Purpose, Values & Mission statements.
• Collectively, they create a strategic guiding path.
Foundation stone of Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) laid
• The foundation stone of the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) was laid at Devanahalli,
Karnataka on 31 December 2022.
• This will be 6th CDTI of the Bureau of Police Research & Development under the Home Ministry.
• The 1st CDTI was set up in Calcutta in 1958.
• The objective of the CDIT is to provide training to the police personnel up to Deputy SSP rank.
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Unilever appoints Hein Schumacher as the new CEO
• Unilever has announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher as its new Chief Executive Officer.
• He will replace Alan Jope, who announced in Sept'22 his intention to retire from Unilever.
• Hein is currently CEO of global dairy and nutrition business Royal FrieslandCampina and became
a Non-Executive Director of Unilever in Oct'22.
• He will begin working as Unilever CEO on 1 July'23.
Air Marshal A.P. Singh to be new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force
• He will succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh.
• A P Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air
Command.
• He will take charge as the Vice Chief on 1 Feb'23.
• He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF In December 1984.
• He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National
Defence College.
Puma India signs Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador
• Puma India has signed Harmanpreet Kaur as its new brand ambassador.
• She will endorse the brand’s footwear, apparel and accessories throughout the year 2023.
• With this deal Harmanpreet Kaur joins the roster of ambassadors like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul,
Kareena Kapoor, Sunil Chhetri, Yuvraj Singh, Anushka Sharma among others.
• Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team.
Madhvendra Singh appointed first CEO of Gujarat Maritime Cluster
• Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited was appointed Madhvendra Singh as the first Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gujarat Maritime Cluster in Jan 2023.
• The Gujarat Maritime Cluster (GMC) is the first of its kind Commercial Maritime Cluster in the
country aimed at creating a hub for maritime services of international standards.
• It is the first and only maritime cluster in India.
NMDC signs up Champion Boxer Nikhat Zareen as its brand ambassador
• National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has appointed the World Boxing Champion
and gold medal winner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nikhat Zareen as its
brand ambassador in Jan 2023.
• She also won the gold medal at the women’s boxing world championships on May 20, 2022, in
Istanbul, Turkey.
• She became the fifth Indian woman to win a boxing world championships gold medal.
Former NATO general Petr Pavel becomes new President of Czech Republic
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• Petr Pavel, a former chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) military
committee, has become the new president of the Czech Republic on 28 January 2023.
• He will replace incumbent President Milos Zeman.
• During the election, General Pavel got 58.2 percent of the votes while Andrzej Babis got 42.8
percent.
• Czech Republic Prime Minister: Petr Fiala
JP Morgan Chase gets RBI approval to appoint Prabdev Singh as new CEO
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved JP Morgan Chase & Co. to appoint Prabdev Singh
as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in India in Jan 2023.
• He has been JPMorgan’s interim CEO since November 2022.
• He has replaced Madhav Kalyan who was named as the head of payments in the Asia Pacific.
• Prabdev Singh is a trained engineer and has worked for a decade at HSBC Holdings Plc.
Pawan Agarwal & V. Kulkarni elected IPMA President & Vice-President
• Pawan Agarwal, Managing Director, Naini Papers Ltd. and Vadiraj Kulkarni, have been elected as
new President and Vice President respectively of Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA)
at the 23rd Annual Session of IPMA in Jan'23.
• IPMA is the apex body for Paper Industry in India.
• IPMA Awards for 2021-22 were also conferred to JK Paper Ltd., Rayagada at the 23rd Annual
Session of IPMA.
Naresh Lalwani takes over as new General Manager of Central Railway
• Naresh Lalwani has taken over as new General Manager (GM) of Central Railway.
• He is a senior officer of the Indian Railway Engineering Service of 1985 batch.
• Before taking over as GM, he was working as Senior Deputy GM and Chief Vigilance Officer of
Western Railway.
• He succeeds Ashok Kumar Misra, GM Western Railway who was holding the additional charge of
Central Railway as well.
Shamalbhai B Patel appointed as chairman of Amul
• Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk and dairy products under the
Amul brand announced appointment of Shamalbhai B Patel as its chairman and Valamjibhai
Humbal as vice chairman.
• Shamalbhai B Patel is chairman of Sabarkantha District Cooperative Milk Producers Union and
Sabar dairy.
• Announcement was made after an election conducted by deputy collector, Anand.
IIM Ahmedabad named professor Bharat Bhasker as new director
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has announced the appointment of Bharat
Bhasker as IIM-A director.
• He is appointed for 5 years with effect from 1 March'23.
• Bhasker is currently a professor at IIM-Lucknow.
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• IIM-A's Incumbent director Errol D’souza’s term will end on 31 Jan'23.

• In the interim, professor Arindam Banerjee will work as director in-charge from 1 to 28 Feb'23.
Tata Trusts appoints Siddharth Sharma as CEO, Aparna Uppaluri as COO
• Tata Trusts on 24 January 2023, appointed Siddharth Sharma as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of the Trusts and Aparna Uppaluri as the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
• Siddharth Sharma, the chief sustainability officer at Tata Sons, will succeed N Srinath.
• Aparna Uppaluri is currently the programme director for India, Nepal and Sri Lanka at the Ford
Foundation
US President nominates Julie Turner as North Korea human rights envoy
• US President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Turner as special envoy for human rights in North
Korea.
• The post was empty since 2017.
• She is a long-time diplomat and current director of Office of East Asia and the Pacific in the
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor at Dept of State.
• She has previously worked on North Korean human rights as a special assistant in the envoy's
office.
Vikram Dev Dutt to be next chief of DG of Civil Aviation
• Union govt approved the appointment of Vikram Dev Dutt as the next Chief of the Directorate of
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on 21 January 2023.
• He is currently serving as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Air India Asset Holding
Ltd.
• He will take over as the head of the DGCA on February 28, upon the superannuation of incumbent
DGCA chief Arun Kumar.
Justice AK Sikri appointed Administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023
• Retd. Supreme Court Judge, A. K. Sikri has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as
Administrator to manage the use of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023.
• The world cup will take place in March 2023 in Bhopal.
• According to the court, the administrator can enlist the services of any athlete of his choosing
who has competed at the national or international level in shooting.
Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas appointed Nick Walker as CEO
• Cairn Oil & Gas, a unit of Vedanta Ltd, on 19 Jan'23 appointed of Nick Walker as Chief Executive
Officer (CEO).
• Nick Walker has previously served as the President and CEO at Lundin Energy, a large European
independent E&P company.
• He has also worked with Talisman Energy, Africa Oil and has an international experience of 30
years in technical, commercial, and executive leadership roles.
Praveen Sharma appointed as Director of National Health Authority
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• Praveen Sharma has been appointed as the Director in the National Health Authority (Ayushman
Bharat Digital Mission) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• He is a 2005 batch Indian Defense Service of Engineers (IDSE) officer.
• The National Health Authority implements India's public health insurance scheme called
"Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)".
Former BSF DG Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed Deputy NSA
• Retired Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Pankaj Kumar Singh was appointed
on 17 Jan 2023 as the Deputy National Security Adviser for a period of two years.
• He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
• He retired as the BSF Chief on December 31, 2022.
• He had earlier served as Inspector General of CRPF in Chhattisgarh and IG (Operations) at CRPF
Headquarters in Delhi.
Sibi George appointed India's next ambassador to Marshall Islands
• Sibi George, presently Ambassador of India to Japan, has been concurrently accredited as the
next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands on 16 January 2023.
• Sibi George is a 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service Officer.
• In 2014, the Government of India conferred on him the S.K. Singh Award for his Excellence in
Indian Foreign Service.
UK Treasury Adviser Clare appointed as OECD Chief Economist
• UK's Clare Lombardelli, has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD).
• She is currently UK Treasury’s chief economic adviser.
• Lombardelli has 20 years of experience in economic analysis.
• She will lead the OECD’s economic work, replacing France’s Laurence Boone, who has held the
post since 2018.
Brazil appoints Sonia Guajajara as 1st minister of indigenous people
• Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Sônia Guajajara as the first minister of the
new Ministry of Indigenous People in January 2022.
• Sônia Guajajara is widely known as the leader of the main group of Brazil’s indigenous tribes and
is a member of the Amazon Guajajara.
• She was also featured in Time Magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people in
2022.
UAE names oil company chief to lead UN’s COP 28 climate talks
• The United Arab Emirates has named Sultan al-Jaber to preside over the upcoming United
Nations climate negotiations in Dubai.
• He both leads Abu Dhabi’s state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts.
• He is the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.
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• Al-Jaber also led green initiatives including a $22bn “carbon-neutral” city on Abu Dhabi’s
outskirts.
Cognizant names former Infosys President Ravi Kumar as CEO
• On 12th January 2023, Cognizant IT head has announced the appointment of former Infosys
chairman Ravi Kumar as its CEO and board member.
• Ravi Kumar has replaced Brian Humphries in both the roles.
• He has worked in Infosys for 20 years.
• During this time he held various leadership roles, including serving as the Chairman from January
2016 to October 2022.
Meta appoints Vikas Purohit as head of global business in India
• Meta announced the appointment of former Tata CLiQ CEO Vikas Purohit as the director of the
global business group in India in January 2023.
• Purohit will lead Meta’s strategic relationship with various brands to boost the adoption of digital
tools for revenue growth.
• He started his career at Aditya Birla Group.
• Arun Srinivas is the Director and Head of Ads Business for Meta in India.
Herbalife signs up cricketer Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador
• Herbalife Nutrition appointed Smriti Mandhana as a ‘nutrition sponsor’ in January 2023.
• Currently, she is the vice-captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team.
• Herbalife Nutrition has signed over 100 sponsorship deals with various world-class athletes.
• Many Indian athletes like Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, Lakshya Sen, and Manika Batra have partnered
up with Herbalife Nutrition.
Central government extends term of RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra
• The government has re-appointed Michael Patra as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India
for an additional period of one year with effect from January 15, 2023.
• The Appointments Committee was headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Prior to being elevated to this position, Patra was an executive director with the RBI.
• Patra is also a member of the Monetary Policy Committee.
Anurag Kumar appointed CMD of ECIL
• Anurag Kumar was appointed the Chairman and Managing Director of Electronics Corporation
of India Limited (ECIL) on 9 Jan 2023.
• Kumar was ECIL's Executive Director before this appointment.
• ECIL’s Director (Personnel) Samir Mukherjee was holding additional charge of ECIL’s CMD post
before this appointment.
ICICI Prudential signs Suryakumar Yadav for a new campaign
• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has announced the launch of its 360° Financial Protection with its
digital-first campaign featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav.
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• The company also provides 360-degree financial protection against any unfortunate event,
critical illnesses, and accidents.
• Suryakumar has emerged as a consistent batter in the white ball format since his international
debut.
Chetan Sharma reappointed as Chairman of BCCI’s selection committee
• Chetan Sharma was reappointed as the chairman of the senior selection committee on 7 January
2023.
• He is a former Indian cricketer and politician who played Tests and ODIs as a fast bowler for the
Indian cricket team.
• He was the first man to take a hat trick in the ODI world cup and achieved this feat in the 1987
Reliance World Cup against New Zealand.
• BCCI President: Roger Binny
Paytm Payments Bank gets RBI nod for Surinder Chawla as new CEO
• Paytm Payments Bank has received the RBI’s nod to appoint Surinder Chawla as its Managing
Director and CEO in January 2023.
• Chawla was working with RBL Bank, where he served as Head of Branch Banking and focused on
expanding the CASA base, fee revenue, and cross-selling across channels.
• Paytm Founded: August 2010
• Paytm CEO: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council elects Saiyam Mehra as chairman
• The members of the All India Gem and Jewelry Domestic Council (GJC) on January 5 2023 elected
Sayam Mehra as its new chairman for a period of two years (2023-24).
• The members also elected Rajesh Rokade as the vice-chairman of the body.
• All India Gem and Jewelry Domestic Council is a national trade association for the promotion and
development of the gems and jewellery trade in India.
Bank of Singapore appoints Jason Moo as new Chief Executive Officer
• Bank of Singapore (BoS) has announced the appointment of Jason Moo as its new CEO.
• He will succeed Bahren Shaari officially from March 6 onwards.
• He has 25 years of experience in private banking, wealth management, and capital markets.
• The bank was acquired by OCBC Bank in 2009 from ING Group.
• From 2017 to 2019, Moo was the CEO of Goldman Sachs (Singapore).
• Bank of Singapore founded: 2010
Five-time MLA Kuldeep Pathania to be next speaker of Himachal Assembly
• Senior Congress leader and five-time MLA from Bhatiyyat Kuldeep Singh Pathania is all set to be
the next speaker of the Himachal Assembly.
• He will be the 18th Speaker of the Himachal Legislative Assembly.
• He was elected to the Assembly in 1985,1993, 2003, 2007, and 2022.
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• The first session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh legislative Assembly started on 4 Jan'23 in the state
capital Shimla.
Ajay Kumar Srivastava becomes new MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank
• 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.
• After the successful completion of about 27 years in Allahabad Bank he was elevated as Executive
Director of IOB in October 2017.
Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan assumes command of the IAF Western Command
• Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed the charge on 1 January 2023.
• He is a graduate of National Defence Academy, Pune and was commissioned into the IAF as a
fighter pilot in Jun 1985.
• He is an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
• He is recipient of ‘Vishist Seva Medal’ and ‘Ati Vishist Seva Medal.
• Sinha succeeds Air Marshal S Prabhakaran.
Lula da Silva sworn in as the President of Brazil for the 3rd time
• He was sworn in as the President for the third time on 1 January 2023 for a 4 year term.
• He defeated the incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
• Lula is a trade unionist.
• Geraldo Alckmin was sworn in as the Vice President of Brazil.
• Lula had previosuly led the country from 2003 to 2010.
Sujoy Lal Thaosen takes over additional charge of Director General BSF
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen took the additional
charge as Director General Border Security Force (BSF) in Dec'22.
• The incumbent BSF DG Pankaj Kumar Singh retired on 31 Dec 2022.
• Sujoy Lal Thaosen is a 1988 batch officer of MP cadre.
• He will hold the ‘additional charge’ of BSF DG till the appointment of a regular DG of BSF or until
further orders.
Dinesh Kumar Shukla appointed as the chairman of AERB
• Dinesh Kumar Shukla, former Executive Director of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) &
Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB in December 2022.
• He has been appointed for this post for a period of 3 years.
• He is internationally acclaimed expert in the field of Nuclear Safety.
• He has been associated with the commissioning of high flux research reactor Dhruva.
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Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams actress, passes away
• Lisa Loring, who played the original Wednesday Addams in the 1960s Addams Family sitcom,
passed away on 30 January 2023.
• In 1977, she appeared as Wednesday Sr. in the television film “Halloween with the New Addams
Family.”
• Loring was born Lisa Ann DeCinces in the Marshall Islands and was given her stage name when
she started modeling at age 3.
Legendary guitarist & punk rock band founder, Tom Verlaine passes away
• Legendary American guitarist and punk rock band founder, Tom Verlaine passed away on 29
January 2023.
• He revolutionized rock guitar during the punk era of the 1970s with his band ‘Television’.
• From 1979 to 1992, Verlaine independently released eight solo albums on Elektra, Warner Bros.,
Virgin, I.R.S., Fontana, and Rykodisc.
Sabir Ali, Iron Man of India, passes away at the age of 67
• ‘Ironman of India’ Sabir Ali, who won the decathlon gold at the 1981 Asian Athletics
Championships in Tokyo, passed away in January 2023.
• Ali won a bronze and silver at the World Railway meets in 1981 and ’85 and was honoured with
the Arjuna Award in 1981.
• He also won two silver medals at the South Asian Federation Games held in Kathmandu and
Dhaka.
Veteran actress and former MP Jamuna passes away
• Veteran film actress and former Lok Sabha MP from Rajahmundry, Jamuna passed away on 27
Jan'23.
• She was a contemporary to eminent and popular actors N T Ramarao and Nageswar Rao and
acted in about 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.
• She debuted with movie 'Puttillu'.
• She won the Lok Sabha from Rajahmundry in 1989.
• She was known for her role in ‘Satyabhama’.
'McHale's Navy' actor, Yoshio Yoda passes away
• Yoshio James Yoda, a Japanese actor, and businessman who appeared on every episode of the
'60s TV sitcom McHale's Navy', passed away on 23 January 2023.
• His first role was in the 1962 war film 'The Horizontal Lieutenant'.
• Yoda also appeared on ABC’s Love, American Style in 1969 and served as an assistant vice
president of Toyota Hawaii in Honolulu.
Popular Mexican comedian Polo Polo passes away
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• Mexican comedian Leopoldo Roberto Garcia Pelaez Benitez, who performed as "Polo Polo",
passed away on 23 January 2023.
• He was born in 1944 in Leon, Guanajuato, and is regarded as the “father” of the Stand-Up comedy
genre.
• He hosted a program called Con Ganas in the 1990s.
• His most recent film role was in Cronicas Chilangas, which was released in 2009.
Renowned Indian architect BV Doshi passes away
• Noted architect and Padma Bhushan awardee, Balkrishna Doshi, passed away on 24 Jan'23.
• In 2018, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the first Indian architect to receive
the honour.
• He was conferred the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India, in 2020.
• In 2022, he was conferred with 'Royal Gold Medal', one of the world’s highest honours for
architecture.
Padma Shri awardee Prabhaben Sobhagchand Shah passes away
• Padma Shri awardee Prabhaben Sobhagchand Shah passed away on 18th Jan 2023.
• She was a social worker from the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, and Diu.
• She was also known as “Daman ki Divya”.
• In 1969, Prabhaben started sewing classes for women in Daman.
• She also started the Women Cooperative Society, and Women Credit Society.
• In 2022, she was awarded the Padma Shri.
US rock legend David Crosby passes away
• David Crosby, one of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and ’70s, who was inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with two different groups, passed away in Jan'23.
• Crosby was a founding member of two revered rock bands, the country and folk-influenced Byrds,
for whom he co-wrote the hit “Eight Miles High".
• The other band was Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young(CSNY).
Renowned Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan passes away
• Renowned Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan passed away on 19 January 2023.
• He has been awarded the country's highest literary award, the 56th Jnanpith for the year 2021.
• He was awarded the 1981 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for his poetry collection, Kavita
(Kobita).
• The notable works of Phookan are ‘Xurjya Henu Naami Aahe Ei Nodiyedi’, and ‘Gulapi Jamur
Lagna’.
Renowned scientist & former CSIR chief A D Damodaran passes away
• AD Damodaran, renowned scientist and former director of the CSIR-National Institute for
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), passed away in Thiruvananthapuram in January
2023 at the age of 87.
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• He also served as the Chairman of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and
Environment.
• He joined CSIR-NIIST as Director in May 1985.
The world's oldest person, Lucile Randon passes away
• The world's oldest person, French nun Lucile Randon, passed away in January 2023 at the age of
118.
• She was born on 11 February 1904 in Southern France.
• In the year 2022, the world's oldest person Ken Tanaka of Japan died.
• He was 119 years old.
• Guinness World Records officially recognized her status in April 2022.
Gambian vice-president Badara Alieu Joof passes away in India
• The Vice President of the West African nation of Gambia, Badara Alieu Joof passed away after a
short illness in India on 18 January 2023.
• He took office in 2022 as the vice president and served as Gambia’s education minister from 2017
to 2022.
• He had also worked in Gambian civil service as well as in the World Bank as an Education
Specialist for West and Central Africa
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida passes away at the age of 95
• The Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida passed away at age of 95 in Rome, Italy on 16 January
2023.
• She achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman
in the world” after the title of one of her movies.
• Her movie “Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell," won Lollobrigida Italy’s top movie award, a David di
Donatello, as best actress in 1969.
The last Nizam of Hyderabad Mukarram Jah Bahadur passes away
• The last Nizam of Hyderabad Mukarram Jah Bahadur passed away in Turkey on 14 Jan'23.
• He was 8th Nizam of Hyderabad.
• His father Azam Jah, was Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan’s oldest son.
• His mother, Durrushehvar, was the lone child of Abdul Majid, the final Caliph of Islam who was
exiled by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk when the Caliphate was abolished.
• Hyderabad united with India on September 18, 1948.
Fomous Hong Kong DJ, Ray Cordeiro passes away at the age of 98
• Ray Cordeiro, who interviewed music acts on Hong Kong radio and earned him the title of the
world’s longest-working disc jockey, passed away on 15 January 2023.
• He was born in Hong Kong in 1924 and was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the
world’s longest-working DJ.
• He joined Hong Kong’s public broadcaster in 1960.
• He worked in Radio Television Hong Kong until 2021.
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Renowned American singer-songwriter, Lisa Marie Presley passes away

• Lisa Marie Presley, a musician and the only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley passed
away on 12 January 2023.
• Her music career began with a 2003 debut album "To Whom It May Concern."
• It was followed by 2005's "Now What," and both hit the top 10 of the Billboard 200 album chart.
• On June 24, 2011, Presley was officially honored by the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam.
R. E. Asher, specialized in Dravidian languages, passes away
• A British linguist and educator specializing in Dravidian languages, Ronald E. Asher passed away
in Jan 2023.
• He won a gold medal from Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Trichur, in 1983 and was honored by the Royal
Society, Edinburgh in 1991.
• His relationship with Kerala began during his days at the University of London.
• He was also a recipient of a medal from the College de France, Paris in 1970.
Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav passes away at the age of 75
• Former Union Minister and Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sharad Yadav passed away at the age of 75
on 12 Jan 2023.
• He was elected from Uttar Pradesh's Badaun parliamentary seat in 1989.
• He also served as the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Consumer Affairs, and food from 1999-
2004.
• He was also elected from Bihar's Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency in 1991, 1996, 1999, and
2009.
Greece’s former and last king Constantine II passes away
• Constantine II, the former and last King of Greece who ruled Greece until 1974 passed away in
Athens, Greece in Jan 2023.
• He was born on 2nd June 1940 in Psikhikó near Athens, Greece.
• At the 1960 Rome Olympics, he participated in sailing and won a gold medal in the Dragon class.
• He was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee and became an IOC
Member in 1963.
Dr Tehemton E. Udwadia “Father of laparoscopic surgery” passes away
• Dr Tehemton E. Udwadia, an Indian Surgeon and Gastroenterologist, who was known as the
‘father of laparoscopic surgery in India’ passed away on 8 Jan'23.
• He was the 1st surgeon in India to introduce laparoscopy in surgery in 1972, and the 1st to perform
laparoscopic surgery in the developing world in 1990.
• In 2002, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of medicine.
Rehman Rahi, Kashmir’s first Jnanpith awardee, passes away
• Renowned poet and Kashmir’s first Jnanpith awardee Professor Rehman Rahi passed away on
Jan 9, 2023.
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• Rahi wrote several collections of poems and translated the works of celebrated poets into
Kashmiri.
• He received the highest literary award of the country — Jnanpith award — in 2007 for his
collection ‘Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz’ (In Black Drizzle).
• He also received Padma Shri award in 2000.
Gianluca Vialli, former Italy, Juventus & Chelsea striker passes away
• Gianluca Vialli, the former Italy and Chelsea striker, passed away in January 2023.
• Gianluca Vialli was an Italian football player and manager who played as a striker.
• Vialli started his club career at Cremonese in 1980 in his native Italy where he made 105 league
appearances scoring 23 goals.
• He scored 85 league goals, won three Italian cups, Serie A and the European Cup Winners Cup.
Former governor of Bengal and Bihar Keshari Nath Tripathi passes away
• Former governor of Bengal and Bihar Keshari Nath Tripathi passed away on 8 January 2023.
• He was the state chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
• He served as the Speaker of the UP Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1993, 1997 to 2002 and from
May 2002 to March 2004.
• Tripathi practiced as a Senior Advocate at Allahabad High Court.
Last surviving NASA's Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dies at 90
• Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission
in NASA's Apollo program, died at the age of 90 on 3 January, 2023.
• Apollo 7 was the first crewed flight of an Apollo spacecraft.
• It was launched in 1968 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• It carried astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr., Don Eisele, and Walter Cunningham.
Noted Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen passes away
• The Rabindra Sangeet exponent is known for her rendition of songs like Jokhon Porbe Na Mor,
Sokhi Vabona Kahare Bole and Mone Ki Dwidha.
• Her rendition of Aaj Jyotsna Raate Shobai Gechhe Bone in Ritwik Ghatak’s classic movie Komal
Gandhar has remained a steadfast interpretation of the song.
• She was honoured with the Sangeet Mahasamman award by West Bengal government in 2012.
Tata Group veteran RK Krishnakumar, 84, passes away
• He joined the group’s investment company Tata Industries fresh out of Presidency college,
Chennai, in 1963.
• He subsequently moved to different Tata entities in his 60 year long career.
• KK became part of Ratan Tata’s inner circle in 1997.
• He subsequently became VC of Tata Consumer & Indian Hotels, director of Tata Sons and trustee
of Tata Trusts.
• He was also a Padma Shri awardee.
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Indian-American astronaut Chari named for US Air Force Brigadier Gen
• Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari has been nominated by US president Joe Biden for the
post of Air Force brigadier general in Jan 2023.
• He is currently serving as the commander and astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Johnson Space Center, Texas, USA.
• He served as the Commander of the NASA SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space
Station (ISS) in Nov 2021.
M. Yeoh becomes first asian to bag Oscar nomination for Best Actress
• Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to bag an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her movie
"The 'Everything Everywhere All at Once", in January 2023.
• Malaysian descent, Michelle Yeoh has also won the Golden Globe Award in the Best Actress
category for her performance in the movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
• She was also nominated for the Gotham Independent Film Awards 2022.
Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as next New Zealand PM
• New Zealand's former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as
Prime Minister.
• Ardern has announced her resignation from the post of PM after completing 3 years in her second
term.
• Hipkins will take over as the country’s 41st prime minister.
• Besides holding the education portfolio, Hipkins is also minister for police and public service, and
leader of the House.
Aruna Miller becomes Maryland’s first Indian-American Lt. Governor
• Aruna Miller has become the first Indian-American politician to be sworn in as the Lieutenant
Governor in the state of Maryland, USA on 19 Jan 2023.
• She is a former delegate to the Maryland House and became the 10th Lieutenant Governor of the
Maryland state.
• While new Governor Wes Moore became Maryland’s 63rd governor, the state’s first and the
country’s only current Black chief executive.
Jacinda Ardern resigns as Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will step down on 7 Feb'23.
• Ardern will not also contest general elections set for 14 October.
• The ruling Party will vote for a new leader, the party leader will be the Prime Minister until the
next general election.
• Ms Jacinda Ardern became the youngest female head of government in the world when she was
elected Prime Minister in 2017, aged 37.
Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc announces his resignation
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• His resignation was announced amid the ongoing anti-corruption drive.

• The anti-corruption drive has led to several ministers being fired in Vietnam.
• Phuc, a former Prime Minister, held the post of president since 2021.
• He had served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2016 until April 2021.
• The president's resignation requires approval from the National Assembly.
Janani Ramachandran becomes first LGBTQ woman of color city councillor
• Indian-American attorney, Janani Ramachandran has become the youngest and the first LGBTQ
woman of color to take oath as the Oakland City Council member in the US state of California
on 17 January 2023.
• She currently serves on the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs.
• She has previously served as a Commissioner at the City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned the new Miss Universe
• R'Bonney Gabriel was named the winner of the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant on 15 January
2023.
• In second place was Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel, followed by Miss Dominican Republic
Andreína Martínez.
• She is also the first Filipina American to win Miss USA.
• This year’s Miss Universe pageant allowed married women and mothers to compete for the first
time in its 70-year history.
Virat Kohli becomes fifth highest run scorer in ODI cricket
• Indian cricketer Virat Kohli became the fifth-highest run-scorer in history of ODI cricket on 15
January 2023.
• He scored this during India’s third and final ODI of the series against Sri Lanka in Kerala.
• Virat had 12,652 runs in 268 ODIs at an average of 57.78, with 45 tons and 65 half-century.
• He overtook Mahela Jayawardene, who has scored 12,650 runs in 448 matches.
Captain Surbhi Jakhmola becomes 1st woman officer to be posted at BRO
• Captain Surabhi Jakhmola, an officer of the 117 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, has
become the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign
project in January 2023.
• She has been deployed by BRO under Project Dantak in Bhutan.
• In order to improve border connectivity, BRO was transferred entirely to the Ministry of Defence
in 2015.
Rakesh Sharma's birthday: 13 January
• Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was born on 13 January 1949.
• He is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the
Soviet Interkosmos programme.
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• In 1984, Sharma became the first Indian citizen to enter space when he flew aboard the Soviet
rocket Soyuz T-11 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic
on 3 April 1984.
Avani Chaturvedi becomes 1st IAF woman pilot to participate in wargame
• First female fighter pilot, squadron commander Avani Chaturvedi, will participate in the inaugural
air exercise Veer Guardian 2023.
• The exercise aims to improve air defence cooperation between Japan and India.
• For the first time an Indian Air Force (IAF) female fighter pilot will participate in aerial war games.
• The exercise will be hosted by the Japan at the Hyakuri Air Base in Jan 2023.
Amul's Managing Director RS Sodhi resigns
• India’s dairy giant Amul's Managing Director R S Sodhi resigned from the post on 9 January 2023.
• He had been serving in the position since June 2010.
• The board of GCMMF (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation), which markets the brand
Amul, has appointed Chief operating officer (COO) Jayen Mehta as the interim MD with
immediate effect.
Indian-American space expert named NASA's new chief technologist
• An Indian-American aerospace industry expert, AC Charania, has been appointed as NASA's new
chief technologist.
• He will serve as principal advisor to Administrator Bill Nelson on technology policy and
programmes at the agency's headquarters in Washington.
• Prior to joining NASA, he served as vice president of product strategy at Reliable Robotics.
Manpreet Monica Singh sworn in as First female Sikh judge in US
• Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh became the first female Sikh judge in the US in January
2023.
• She was sworn in as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Texas.
• She has been A trial lawyer for two decades and remains involved with many civil rights
organisations at the local, state and national levels.
Capt Shiva Chouhan: First woman officer to be deployed in Siachen
• Captain Shiva Chouhan became the first woman officer to get operationally deployed at Siachen,
the world's highest battlefield.
• Before her deployment, Chouhan was put through a rigorous one-month training at the Siachen
Battle School alongside other officers of the Indian Army.
• The team of Sappers led by Capt Shiva will be deployed at the post for 3 months.
Lula da Silva sworn in as the President of Brazil for the 3rd time
• He was sworn in as the President for the third time on 1 January 2023 for a 4 year term.
• He defeated the incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro.
• Lula is a trade unionist.
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• Geraldo Alckmin was sworn in as the Vice President of Brazil.

• Lula had previosuly led the country from 2003 to 2010.
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World’s first guidelines created to prevent heart problems in kids
• The world’s first international clinical guidelines for preventing and treating heart problems in
cancer patients’ children have been developed.
• The guidelines would be an indispensable tool for clinicians to significantly reduce the harmful
impact of cancer drugs on children’s hearts.
• The guidelines were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).
India’s first mission to the Sun will be launched by June-July 2023
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by
June or July 2023.
• Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona.
• In total it has seven payloads, which the primary payload is the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph
(VELC), designed and fabricated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
‘Green comet’ appearing close to Earth after 50,000 years
• A green comet, termed C/2022 E3 (ZTF), is estimated to come closest to Earth after 50,000 years.
• About Green Comet:
• Orbits sun in 50,000 years.
• It comes from the Oort cloud.
• It gets its beautiful green glow from diatomic carbon that is present in the comet’s head.
• When the ultraviolet rays of solar radiation fall on the comet, these molecules emit green light.
India's 1st Nasal vaccine for COVID-19 launched
• India launched first made in India nasal vaccine against Covid-19- iNCOVACC.
• The vaccine has been made by Bharat Biotech.
• iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion-
stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
• It has been specifically formulated to allow intranasal delivery through nasal drops.
Norovirus cases detected in Kerala
• Kerala Health Department confirmed 2 cases of norovirus.
• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea.
• The virus is capable of surviving low temperatures, and outbreaks tend to be more common during
the winter and in colder countries — that is why it is sometimes referred to as "winter vomiting
disease".
• Vaccines: Not Available
• Prevention: Practice good hygiene.
BharOS - India's Indigenous Mobile Operating System developed
• It was developed by IIT Madras incubated Firm- JandK Operations Private Limited (JandKops).
• This software can be installed on commercial off-the-shelf handsets.
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• It provides access to trusted apps from organisation-specific Private App Store Services (PASS).
• It comes with No Default Apps (NDA).
• It offers 'Native Over The Air' (NOTA) updates that can help to keep the devices secure.
Squadrone flies India’s first autonomous drone in underground mines
• Squadrone has become the first Indian firm to fly autonomous drones in underground mines in
India in January 2023.
• Squadrone successfully completed a Proof of Concept at Hindustan Zinc Ltd. underground mines
in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
• It has partnered with Emesent Australia to drive SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
based technology to implement Hovermap LiDAR technology.
MeitY launches new technology to monitor air quality
• Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), has launched the
technology for Air Quality Monitoring System (AI-AQMS v1.0) on 17 January 2023.
• It has been developed under the 'National Program on Electronics and ICT Applications in
Agriculture and Environment (AgriEnIcs)' with the collaboration of the Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata.
NASA's James Webb telescope discovers its first Earth-sized exoplanet
• NASA's Telescope has discovered a new exoplanet named LHS 475b.
• It is roughly the same size as Earth, with a diameter of 99% that of Earth.
• It is a rocky planet located approximately 41 light-years away from Earth in the constellation
Octane.
• It differs from Earth in two respects, first that it completes one orbit in only two days and second
it is hundreds of degrees hotter than Earth.
MIT Researchers develop AI tool to predict risk of lung Cancer
• Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed and successfully tested an
AI tool called “Sybil” that effectively predicts lung cancer risk.
• Sybil can look at an image and predict the risk of a patient developing lung cancer within 6 yrs.
• The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Startup firm IG Drones develops India's first 5G-enabled drone
• Tech startup firm IG Drones has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone capable of vertical take-
off and landing on 11 Jan 2023.
• This drone has been named Skyhawk and can be used in other areas apart from defense and
medicine.
• It can fly for about five hours with a payload of 10 kg, which is also equipped with capabilities like
artificial intelligence and thermal imaging.
CMPDIL invents new Dust Control Technology
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• Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), Ranchi invented a “System and
Method for Controlling Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust '' in January 2023.
• This system can be used in mines, power plants, railway sidings, or other mineral materials stored
under the open sky.
• Apart from reducing dust generation from open sources, it will also provide noise attenuation.
Airtel-backed OneWeb launches 40 satellites with SpaceX
• Airtel-backed OneWeb successfully launched 40 satellites onboard a SpaceX launcher on
January 9.
• OneWeb initially sought to deploy a complete 648 satellites to allow its community of satellite-
based web connectivity all over the world.
• OneWeb is a communications company that aims to build broadband satellite Internet services.
• OneWeb CEO: Neil Masterson
• OneWeb Founder: Greg Wyler
Lecanemab antibody get approval for Alzheimer’s Treatment
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lecanemab drug, developed by Eisai
and Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
• It is 2nd drug to receive such approval.
• Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta protein.
• By binding to and neutralizing this protein, it aims to reduce the formation of amyloid plaques
and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
'Virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
• The first known “virovore”- an organism that eats viruses, has been found.
• The breakthrough has been made by John DeLong and his team.
• Scientists found that a species of Halteria - who are microscopic ciliates that populate freshwater
throughout the world.
• It can eat huge numbers of infectious chloroviruses that share their aquatic habitat.
SpaceX Launched First 54 Starlink v2.0 satellites Into Space
• It was launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
• Satellites were launched into low Earth Orbit.
• The SpaceX Falcon 9 was launched on 28th December 2022.
• It took place from the SLC-40 launch pad of the US Air Force Base at Cape Canaveral.
• Starlink satellites aims to provide internet in various parts of the world.
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Cricketer Murali Vijay retires from all forms of international cricket
• Former India opener Murali Vijay announced his retirement from all formats of international
cricket on 30 January 2023.
• He represented India in 87 international matches across all formats, playing 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and
nine T20Is.
• He last played first-class and List-A cricket for Tamil Nadu in late 2019.
• In September 2020, he made his last professional cricket appearance in the IPL.
Usman Khawaja wins Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year award
• Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja won the inaugural Shane Warne Award as the men’s
Test player of the year in January 2023.
• It is named in honour of the legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne, who passed away March 2022.
• Khawaja has been Australia’s top run-scorer in test cricket with 1020 runs at 78.46 during the
voting period.
Germany defeated Belgium to lift its third FIH Hockey World Cup trophy
• Germany won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 title.
• Germany defeated Belgium 5-4 in a shootout in the final played at the Kalinga Stadium in
Bhubaneswar on 29 January 2023.
• Niklas Wellen of Germany was awarded the Best Player of the tournament award.
• While Vincent Vanasch of Belgium was awarded the Best Goalkeeper award.
• Maximum Team Goals Award: Netherlands
India won Inaugural Women's U -19 T20 World Cup
• In the first edition of the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, India defeated England by seven
wickets to win the tournament.
• For the first time the Indian women's team has been successful in winning any ICC tournament.
• Indian player Shweta Sehrawat scored the most runs in the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
2023. She scored 292 runs in 6 matches.
• Player of the match in the final - Tita Sadhu
Govt launches special mobile application for Khelo India Youth Games
• Ministry of Sports has launched the application.
• Through this app, the participating athletes, coaches, support staff, and officials from all states
participating can get all information about the Games.
• This is the first time that a dedicated app has been launched for Khelo India Youth Games.
• For sports fans, the app gives access to match schedules, medal tally, photo gallery etc.
Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022 to begin in Madhya Pradesh
• 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 is commencing on 30 Jan'23.
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• Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and CM of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh will inaugurate it at TT
Nagar Stadium in Bhopal.
• They were started in 2018 with the name 'Khelo India School Games'.
• Its purpose is to find and groom sports talent at local level and nurture them for national-
international sports events.
Chahal becomes highest wicket-taker for team India in T20I history
• Yuzvendra Chahal has become the highest wicket-taker for Team India in T20I Cricket history on
29 Jan 2023.
• He achieved the landmark during the second T20I against New Zealand in Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh.
• Chahal has taken 91 wickets in 75 matches, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is second on the list with
90 wickets in 87 T20Is.
• The third bowler in this list is Ravichandran Ashwin with 72 wickets.
Netherlands beat Australia to win bronze at FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
• Netherlands clinched the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 after defeating
Australia 3-1 on 29 Jan 2023.
• Jeremy Hayward played his 200th match for Australia during the event.
• This is the fourth medal for the Netherlands in the men’s World Cup as they had finished runners-
up in the last two editions in 2014 and 2018 and were third in the 2010 World Cup played in New
Delhi.
Australian Open 2023: I
• Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of men’s singles match of the Australian
Open 2023.
• Djokovic won 10th Australian Open and 22nd grand slam.
• He levelled Rafael Nadal with his 22nd Grand Slam title.
• While in the Women’s Singles category, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in the final, to
win the women’s singles tennis title at the 2023 Australian Open.
Australian Open 2023: II
• The 2023 Australian Open was a Grand Slam-level tennis tournament held from 16–29 January
2023.
• It was the 111th edition of the Australian Open.
• Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata have won the Australian Open 2023 men's doubles tournament.
• While Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title.
• Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles tennis title.
Australian Open: Brazilian duo won the Mixed Doubles title
• In the Australian Open Tennis, the Brazilian duo of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the Mixed
Doubles title on 27 Jan'23.
• They defeated the Indian pair Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza.
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• The match was held in Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

• This was also Sania Mirza’s last appearance at a Grand Slam before she retires.
• Sania had previously won the Australian Open mixed doubles title in 2009.
England Captain Ben Stokes Named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
• England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the
Year for 2022.
• Stokes succeeded Joe Root as the captain of the team in the test format and has excelled in his
role helping England to Test success against New Zealand, India, South Africa and Pakistan.
• Since taking over as England captain, Stokes has led the team to 9 wins from 10 Tests.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj becomes No.1 bowler in ODI cricket
• Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj became the No. 1 bowler in the ICC cricket ODI rankings on 25
January 2023.
• Siraj has 729 rating points in the bowler's rankings in the format and leads Australia's Josh
Hazlewood by two rating points.
• He is the first Indian bowler after cricketer Jasprit Bumrah to clinch the top spot in the ICC bowler's
rankings in ODIs.
India becomes No. 1 ODI team in ICC Rankings
• India became No. 1 ODI team in ICC Rankings after 3-0 series win over New Zealand at the Holkar
stadium in Indore.
• India overtook both England and New Zealand to capture the top spot in the ODI rankings.
• 2nd Place: England
• 3rd Place: Australia
• 4th Place: New Zealand
• The ranking was released by International Cricket Council (ICC).
• ICC Headquarters: Dubai
• ICC Chairman: Greg Barclay
Rishabh Pant: Only Indian in ICC Men's Test Team of Year 2022
• Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has been included in ICC’s Men’s Test Team of the Year, announced
by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 24 January 2023.
• England Test captain Ben Stokes has been named the captain of the side while Rishabh Pant has
been included as wicket-keeper.
• While Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Siraj are the only two Indians who included in the ICC ODI
Team of 2022.
ICC, NIUM launch “Next In” Global Hackathon to enhance digital cricket
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) and NIUM, announced the launch of “Next In”, a global
hackathon in January 2023.
• The hackathon invites and challenges tech-savvy fans to create solutions that improve and
enhance the digital cricket fan experience.
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• A shortlist of teams will be invited to build and present their concepts to a panel of judges at an
event in March 2023 in Bangalore.
Shubman Gill equals Babar Azam's world record
• Shubman Gill slammed his fourth One Day International (ODI) century during the third and final
meeting between India and New Zealand at Indore, on 24 Jan 2023.
• He matched Babar Azam's world record in the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand.
• Pakistan skipper Babar created the world record when he smashed 360 runs against the West
Indies in 2016.
Virat, Suryakumar, Hardik named in ICC T20 team for 2022
• Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have found the place in the ICC Men's T20I
team of the year for 2022.
• The team, announced by ICC, is captained by England's T20 world cup winning captain Jos Butler.
• Three Indian women cricket Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh have also been
included in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year 2022.
Sports Ministry holds its 1st Mission Olympic Cell meet outside Delhi
• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) organised its first Mission Olympic Cell (MOC)
meeting outside Delhi on January 19 and 20, 2023 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• The MOC members met to discuss the major agenda of India's Olympic program and proposals
for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athletes.
• Normally, MOC members visit Delhi every month to discuss agenda related to TOPS.
Korea's An Seyoung wins Women's singles final at India Open Badminton
• In the India Open Badminton Championship, Korea's An Seyoung won the Women's singles final
on 22 January 2023, at K D Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
• In the finals, An Seyoung beat World No.1 Japanese Akane Yamaguchi.
• While, Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn won the India Open 2023 title.
• He defeated World No.1 Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final of the event.
Laxman Rawat wins NSCI Snooker Open Crown 2023
• Petroleum Sports Promotion Board's (PSPB) Laxman Rawat has won the ‘Baulkline’ NSCI All India
Snooker Open 2023 in January 2023.
• He defeated fellow PSPB challenger Aditya Mehta 9-6 in a best-of-17-frame final.
• He had finished runner-up in the 2022 edition of the tournament.
• The NSCI Snooker Open Crown is a snooker tournament organised by the National Sports Club
of India (NSCI).
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon 2023: Winners
• Dhaka Marathon 2023 was held in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka on 20 Jan'23.
• Champion of the marathon in the male category: Kenyan runner Stanley Kiprotich Bett.
• Champion in the women's sprint category: Bashanke Imoshe Billo (Ethiopia).
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• South Asian category: Bangriya Bharatsinh from India won.

• South Asian female marathon runner category: Pushpa Bhandari from Nepal won.
Cricketer Hashim Amla announces retirement from all forms of cricket
• Hashim Amla, South Africa’s second-highest Test run-scorer of all time, announced his retirement
from all forms of cricket on 18 January 2023.
• He scored 9282 runs in 124 Tests, second only to Jacques Kallis, hit 27 ODI hundreds, and scored
a total of 18672 runs in all formats for South Africa.
• He became the first and only South African batsman to score a triple century in Test Cricket.
Netherlands record biggest-ever victory in Hockey World Cup history
• Three-time champion Netherlands registered a record-breaking 14-0 win over Chile to secure a
direct qualification into the quarter-finals at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on 19 Jan 2023.
• Australia previously held the record for the largest margin (12-0) of victory in a hockey World Cup
match against S. Africa.
• Netherlands' Jip Janssen and Thierry Brinkman scored a hat-trick in the match.
Rohit Sharma breaks MS Dhoni's record of most sixes in ODIs in India
• Rohit broke MS Dhoni's long-standing record during the first ODI between India and New Zealand
held on 18 Jan'23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
• Rohit won the toss and decided to bat first in the series opener.
• Rohit is now India's leading six-getter in the history of ODI cricket, with a total of 125 sixes to his
name.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Shubman Gill scored second consecutive ODI hundred
• Shubham smashed 208 off 149 balls and almost played through the innings to lead India to within
one run of 350.
• He smashed three back to back sixes in the 49th over to become the fifth Indian to score a double
century in ODI cricket.
• Shubman Gill becomes the fastest Indian and joint second-fastest ever (along with Pakistan's
Imam-ul-Haq) to score 1000 ODI runs in terms of innings (19).
ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2022 revealed
• International Cricket Council (ICC) announced winners of Player of the Month awards.
• England’s Harry Brook wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award following impressive
performances in ICC World Test Championship series in Pakistan.
• Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner claimed ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for her heroics in
T20I series v India in which she becomes top-ranked all-rounder.
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen wins Men's Singles at Malaysia Open 2023
• Two-time world champion and defending Olympic champion Victor Axelsen (Denmark) has won
the men’s singles title in Malaysia Open Badminton 2023, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in Jan
2023.
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• Victor won the tournament for the 2nd time in a row by defeating Japan's Kodai Naraoka.
• Akane Yamaguchi of Japan won the women’s singles title by defeating world number four Ahn
Se-young of South Korea.
Barcelona wins the Spanish Super Cup for the 14th time
• Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 to win their 14th Spanish Super Cup title.
• The cup was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Barcelona has won the Supercup for the first time since 2018 and for the 14th time overall.
• Real Madrid has won the Supercup 12 times so far.
• Spanish Super Cup is a super cup tournament in Spanish football.
• This competition is being played since 1982.
Yuki Bhambri, Saketh Myneni wins Bangkok Open tennis title 2023
• The Indian tennis pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni won the Bangkok Open Men's double
tennis championship, held at Nonthaburi, Thailand in January 2023.
• They defeated Christopher Rungkat and Akira Santillan during the Men's doubles final.
• They will compete in the Australian Open 2023, the season’s first Grand Slam-where they have
been given a wild card entry.
J&K's Falak Mumtaz won gold medal at 23rd National Sqay Championship
• Falak Mumtaz, an 11-year-old girl from Jammu and Kashmir bagged a gold medal in the 23rd
National Sqay Championship in January 2023.
• The championship was organized by the SQAY Federation of India at Indoor Stadium Bhagwati
Nagar, Jammu.
• Jammu and Kashmir bagged 1st place in the overall medal tally while Andhra Pradesh bagged
2nd place and Odisha was in 3rd place.
Hockey India enters the world of Metaverse, launches 'Hockeyverse'
• Hockey India has launched a new metaverse product ‘Hockeyverse' for live broadcasting of the
Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13-29, 2023.
• ‘Hockeyverse’ is designed to enhance the tournament experience for fans around the world.
• It features replica of the newly built Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium and The Time Machine, based
on time travel elements.
France captain Hugo Lloris retires from international football
• France team captain Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from international football on 9
January 2023.
• He won the World Cup in 2018 and the Nations League in 2020-21.
• Lloris made his international debut in November 2008 at the age of 21 in a friendly match against
Uruguay.
• Lloris retired as France’s most-capped player, having made 145 appearances for his country.
Footballer Gareth Bale announces retirement from professional football
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• Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional football on 9 Jan 2023.
• Bale made his Wales debut in 2006 against Trinidad and Tobago.
• He has won Wales’ player of the year award six times.
• Bale played a record of 111 games for his country and was a five-time Champions League winner
with Real Madrid.
• He captained Wales in their first European Championship in 2016.
Dwaine Pretorius announces retirement from international cricket
• South Africa all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius on 9 January 2023 announced his retirement from
• Pretorius had featured in 30 T20Is, 27 ODIs, and 3 Tests, in which he amassed 1895 runs and
scalped 77 wickets.
• He made his international debut in 2016 and was part of the South Africa squad for the 2019 ODI
World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most hundreds
• Cricketer Virat Kohli recorded the first century by an Indian in 2023 against Sri Lanka on 10
January 2023.
• Kohli’s 45th ODI ton helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries (20 centuries)
at home in ODI cricket.
• Kohli smashed 20 tons in his 99th innings at home.
• Virat also surpassed Sachin’s record of most ODI hundreds against Sri Lanka by an Indian batter.
Novak Djokovic win the Adelaide International men’s singles title
• Novak Djokovic, on January 8, 2023, won the Adelaide International men’s singles title.
• The 21-time Grand Slam winner won the match by defeating America’s Sebastian Korda in the
final.
• Djokovic also equalled Rafael Nadal’s tally of 92 ATP singles titles in the Open Era.
• The 2023 Adelaide International is a tennis tournament being played in Australia.
Tallon Griekspoor wins Maharashtra Open tennis tournament 2023
• The Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor won his maiden ATP World Tour title in Men's singles category
in Pune on 7 January 2023.
• He defeated France's Benjamin Bonzi to win his maiden ATP World Tour title.
• It was the 27th edition of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)'s 250 events, the only ATP
tournament played in India, and was held from 2 to 7 January 2023.
Sania Mirza to retire from professional tennis
• India’s former doubles World No.1 champion, Sania Mirza, has announced that she will retire from
professional tennis in February at the WTA 1000 event in Dubai.
• Sania had a successful career, winning 6 Grand Slam doubles titles and becoming the 1st Indian
to win a WTA singles title.
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• Mirza reached career-high ranking of world no. 27 and is regarded as country’s greatest women’s
tennis player.
Anahat Singh clinches Girls U-15 squash title at British Junior Open
• Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh clinched the girls Under-15 squash title at the most
prestigious British Junior Open tournament in Birmingham, in January 2023.
• The 14-year-old defeated Sohaila Hazem of Egypt, 3-1 in the final.
• The British Junior Open is held in January every year in the UK where all the best players from all
over the world compete to win the coveted title.
2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup
• The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup will be the 15th edition of the Men's FIH Hockey World
Cup.
• This quadrennial world championship for men's national field hockey teams is organized by the
International Hockey Federation.
• It will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and at Birsa Munda International Hockey
Stadium in Rourkela, India from 13 to 29 January 2023.
Odisha CM inaugurated the state-of-the-art hockey stadium in Rourkela
• Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the state-of-the-art hockey stadium in Rourkela on Jan
5, 2023.
• The stadium has been named after legendary freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
• The stadium is being reported as world's largest hockey stadium.
• The 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup, being hosted by Odisha for the second time, will also be
played here.
Belinda Clark becomes 1st woman cricketer to get bronze statue at SCGs
• Australia’s Belinda Clark has become the first female cricketer to have a statue cast in her honour
at Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia.
• Clark played 15 tests and over 100 limited overs matches, and became the first cricketer to score
a double-hundred in one-day internationals against Denmark in 1997.
• Her bronze cast now stands alongside former captain Richard Benaud and Steve Waugh.
Pranesh M became India’s 79th Grandmaster
• Tamilnadu's Pranesh M became India’s 79th Grandmaster on 6 January 2023.
• After beating GM Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal of Norway, Pranesh attained the required 2500 ELO
ratings and won the Rilton Cup in the final round to claim the title.
• With this, he also becomes India's first Grandmaster of year 2023.
• In December 2022, Koustav Chatterjee became India's 78th Grandmaster.
DEXA: BCCI introduces new selection criteria for Team India
• The new rule made Yo-Yo test mandatory for players to be selected for the national team.
• Players must also take a 'DEXA' before being selected.
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• Emerging players have to play enough domestic seasons to be eligible for selection in the national
team.
• The Yo-Yo test is an aerobic endurance fitness test.
• DEXA is a bone density test.
Koustav Chatterjee becomes India’s 78th Grandmaster
• Koustav Chatterjee became India’s 78th Grandmaster in MPL 59th National Senior Chess
Championship in New Delhi.
• The 19-year-old drew his game against GM Mitrabha Guha.
• Koustav hailing from Kolkata becomes West Bengal’s tenth Grandmaster.
• Koustav earned his maiden GM-norm at Sheikh Russel GM 2021 in Bangladesh and scored his
second GM-norm at Asian Continental Championship 2022.
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G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant inaugurates India’s first Model G-20 summit
• India’s G-20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant on 30 January 2023, inaugurated India’s first Model G-20
Summit.
• It was organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini’s Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership in
Mumbai.
• Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Vice
Chairman of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini chaired the inaugural ceremony.
Inaugural Yuvamanthan Model G20 Summit held in Goa
• Inaugural Yuvamanthan Model G20 Summit held in Goa in January 2023.
• It is a unique initiative for youth, who wish to ace the art of public speaking.
• It aims to recruit motivated students from high schools, colleges, and universities and designate
them as "Campus Sherpas''.
• The Campus Sherpas will be responsible for organizing Model G20 Programmes in their schools,
colleges, or universities.
National Summit on Quality of Biologicals organised
• The summit was organized by the National Institute of Biologicals (NIB) on 27 Jan'23 in New Delhi.
• The summit was inaugurated virtually by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr.
Mansukh Mandaviya.
• The National Summit will act as platform to bring together various stakeholders for interaction
on various aspects of quality assurance of biologicals.
Delhi to host first-ever India Stack Developer Conference on 25 Jan
• The first-ever India Stack Developer Conference will be held in New Delhi on 25 January 2023.
• Delegates from G20 countries and G20 Secretariat have also been invited to the conference.
• India Stack is a multi-layer cluster of digital solutions such as Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win,
GeM, and GSTN, and has played a key role in India’s digital transformation.
Rajnath Singh chairs conference on 14th edition of 'Aero India'
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Ambassadors' Roundtable conference for 'Aero India
2023' in New Delhi on 23 Jan 2023.
• The event was organised by the dept of defence production, Ministry of Defence.
• The five-day event, with the theme 'The runway to a billion opportunities', will be organised at the
Air Force Station, Yelahanka between February 13-17, 2023.
PM Modi to attend all India conference of DGPs, IGPs on 21-22 January
• PM Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals
of Police 2022 in New Delhi on 21-22 January, 2023.
• About 100 invitees including DGP of States/UTs and Heads of Central Armed Police Forces and
Central Police Organizations will attend the Conference.
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• It will discuss a wide range of issues including Cyber Crime, Technology in Policing, etc.
Parliament to hold P-20 Conference of Parliament Speakers
• The Parliament of India will hold the P-20 Conference of the Parliament Speakers of the G-20
nations in 2023.
• India will try to effectively resolve global issues through this platform.
• In 2022, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla attended the 8th G20 Parliamentary Speaker’s Summit and
the P-20 conference in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• G-20 countries account for 80% of global GDP and 75% of global trade.
Tourism Ministry to organize 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit
• Ministry of Tourism is organizing the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit from 10 to 12 April'23 in
New Delhi.
• The aim is to bring together global business leaders and policymakers to understand and explore
Tourism Business opportunities in India.
• In this regard, Ministry organized a Roadshow on 17 Jan'23 in Chandigarh.
• It focused on promoting India as an investment destination for tourism.
World Economic Forum 2023 Summit to begin on January 16
• The 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum Summit would be held in Davos,
Switzerland from January 16 to 20, 2203.
• A delegation of Indian Ministers Union ministers including Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mansukh
Mandaviya, Smriti Irani, and RK Singh would be present during the event.
• The theme of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 meeting is 'Cooperation in a fragmented
world.'
13th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-US Trade Policy Forum held
• 13th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) was held on
Jan 10-11, 2023 in Washington, DC (USA).
• TPF aims to lay the foundation for forging robust bilateral trade ties and enhancing the bilateral
economic relationship between both countries.
• India and US launched a new working group on “Resilient Trade” to deepen bilateral dialogue.
83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference begins in Jaipur
• The 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference is being held in Jaipur on 11-12 Jan 2023.
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the conference.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is presiding over the conference.
• Speakers and Deputy Speakers of various Legislative Assemblies were present at the function.
• This Conference is being held in Rajasthan after 11 years (last in 2011).
India to host Voice of Global South Summit
• India will host a special virtual Summit on 12-13 Jan 2023 called 'Voice of Global South Summit'.
• Theme of the Summit is 'Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose.
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• The summit is India's attempt to provide a common platform to discuss concerns affecting
developing countries.
• The initiative is inspired by PM Modi's vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas... and philosophy of
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Anurag Thakur launches Y20 summit's - Theme, logo and website
• Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New
Delhi on January 6, 2023, in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India.
• The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20 (Group of 20), the forum for the world’s
largest and most advanced economies.
• India is hosting the Y20 summit for the first time.
PM to chair second National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi
• PM Modi will chair the 2nd National Conference of Chief Secretaries on January 6 and 7, 2023 in
Delhi.
• The first conference was held in Dharamshala in June 2022.
• The conference will focus on achieving rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with
the states.
• The best practices of the States/UTs will be presented so that the states can learn from each
other.
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Table of Content
Defence Current Affairs .................................................................................................... 20
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs........................................................ 24
Days and Events Current Affairs ....................................................................................... 26
International Current Affairs ..............................................................................................33
Obituaries Current Affairs .................................................................................................. 67
Sports Current Affairs Current Affairs ............................................................................... 77
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs ...................................................................... 85
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14th edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav begins in Bikaner
• The 14th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav commenced in Bikaner, Rajasthan on 25 Feb 2023.
• It is organized by the Union Ministry of Culture, was inaugurated with a Shobha Yatra, in which
artists from different states of the country participated in traditional dresses.
• During the event, Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and Union MoS for Culture Arjun Ram
Meghwal inaugurated the craft fair.
World Book Fair 2023 to begin on 25 February in New Delhi
• The 9-day mega book fair will be held from 25th February to 5th March, 2023 at Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi.
• It is being organised by National Book Trust, an autonomous organization of the Government of
India under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organization.
• The book display will also include titles on topics such as history, art and culture.
PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava’ festival on 25 Feb
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava’ cultural festival at
Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 25th February, 2023.
• The festival is being organized to celebrate Karnataka's culture, traditions and history.
• The festival will provide an opportunity to hundreds of artists to showcase Karnataka cultural
heritage through dance, music, drama, poetry etc.
Agriculture Min inaugurates National Horticulture Fair in Bengaluru
• Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on 22 Feb 2023,
inaugurated the four-day National Horticulture Fair in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The fair is organised to showcase the latest technologies developed by the Indian Institute of
Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), for
the benefit of productive farmers.
President Murmu inaugurates International Engineering and Tech Fair
• President Droupadi Murmu on 16 February 2023, inaugurated the International Engineering and
Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi.
• It is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
• IETF-2023 covers 11 areas of emerging technologies that would have a profound impact on India's
economy.
• IETF-2023 is a business platform for Engineering and related products and services.
NSD to organise the 22nd edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav
• National School of Drama (NSD) will organize the 22nd edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav
(BRM), from 16th to 26th February, 2023.
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• The International Theater Festival will be held in Delhi, Rajahmundry, Jaipur, Ranchi, Jammu,
Guwahati, Srinagar, Bhopal, Nashik and Kevadia.
• The plays will be performed in 16 different Indian languages.
• BRM is the largest theater festival in Asia.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival begins on 5 February in Mumbai
• The 23rd edition of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival began on 5 February 2023 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
• It is an annual festival, commencing always on the first Saturday of February and closing is always
on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.
• It was first started in 1999.
• The festival sections are visual arts, dance, music, theatre, cinema, literature.
Vice-President inaugurates 36th Surajkund handicrafts mela
• Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on 3 February 2023, inaugurated the 36th International
Surajkund Mela at Faridabad, Haryana.
• It is an annual event that is organized on a large scale by the Haryana government from the 04th
to the 25th of February 2023.
• It is a platform for artists across the globe to showcase their culture and talent.
• It is the world's biggest crafts fair.
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Lionel Messi bags best FIFA football player award
• Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named the best player in men’s football by FIFA, at The
Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris.
• Messi won this award for his outstanding performances in men's football from August 2021 to
December 2022.
• He scored two goals in the final against France.
• Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the best women’s player award for the 2nd year in a row.
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023 announced-I
• The 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced on 26 Feb 2023 at the Fairmont Century
Plaza in Los Angeles.
• Sam Elliott won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for
'1883'.
• Jessica Chastain won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or
Miniseries for 'George & Tammy'.
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023 announced-II
• Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role was won by Brendan Fraser for “The
Whale”.
• Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role was won by Michelle Yeoh,
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”.
• Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series was won by Jason Bateman for
“Ozark”.
SS Rajamouli’s RRR wins Best International Film at HCA Awards
• SS Rajamouli’s directorial, ‘RRR’ has bagged the ‘Best International Film’ award at the 6th
Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Film Awards.
• The awards were held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA.
• The 'RRR’ also won three other awards at HCA for ‘Best Action Film’, ‘Best Stunts’, and ‘Best
Original Song’ (Naatu Naatu).
• The song ‘Naatu Naatu’ is composed by MM Keeravani.
President Droupadi Murmu confers Sangeet Natak Akademi awards
• President Droupadi Murmu on 23 February 2023, conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Fellowships and Awards for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 in New Delhi.
• Eight persons in the field of performing arts were given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship,
while 128 artistes from the fields of music, dance, theatre, traditional, and folk were honoured with
the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards.
Dr. Mahendra Mishra awarded International Mother Language Award
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• Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra, an Indian educator and social worker, was awarded International
Mother Language Award on 21 Feb'23.
• He received the award from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• He is the first Indian to receive this award.
• Dr Mishra has worked over three decades on the language, culture and education of the
marginalised languages of Odisha.
Sansad Ratna award, 2023: List of winners announced Part- 1
• The list of winners of the 13th edition of the Sansad Ratna Award was announced
• The award will be given on 25 March 2023 in New Delhi.
• Prominent CPI-M leader T K Rangarajan was nominated for the “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime
Achievement Award”.
• Winners:
• Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP, Jharkhand)
• Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (BJP, West Bengal)
• Kuldeep Rai Sharma (INC, Andaman Nicobar)
Sansad Ratna award, 2023: List of winners announced Part- 2
• Heena Vijayakumar Gavit (BJP, Maharashtra)
• Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (INC, West Bengal)
• Gopal Chinayya Shetty (BJP, Maharashtra)
• Sudhir Gupta (BJP, MP)
• Amol Kolhe (NCP, Maharashtra)
• John Brittas (CPI-M, Kerala),
• Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD, Bihar),
• Fauzia Tahseen Ahmed Khan (NCP, Maharashtra)
• Vishambhar Prasad (SP, UP)
• Smt Chhaya Verma (INC, Chhattisgarh)
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards Winners: Part 1
• The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were announced on 20 Feb 2023 in
Mumbai.
• It is the country’s highest award in the field of cinema.
• The 2023 winners were revealed by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
• Best Film award: The Kashmir Files
• International Film of the Year award: SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'
• Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
• Best Director: R Balki ( Chup: Revenge of The Artist )
• Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher ( The Kashmir Files)
• Best Actress award: Alia Bhatt ( Gangubai Kathiawadi )
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• Best Actor award: Ranbir Kapoor ( Brahmastra )

• Most Promising Actor award: Rishab Shetty (Kannada film 'Kantara')
• Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha
• Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan ( Bhediya )
• Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa
• Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam ( Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan )
• Best Actress In A Television Series: Tejasswi Prakash ( Naagin )
• Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon ( Maiyya Mainu )
• Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan ( Meri Jaan )
• Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod ( Vikram Vedha )
• Outstanding Contribution In The Music Industry: Hariharan
Ranji Trophy 2022–2023 Winners announced
• Winner of Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Saurashtra ( defeated Bengal)
• Player of the Match in the Final: Jaydev Unadkat ( Captain of Saurashtra )
• Player of the Series: Arpit Vasavada ( Batsman for Saurashtra )
• Highest run scorer: Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka) - 990 runs
• Highest wicket-takers: Jalaj Saxena (Kerala) - 50 Wickets
• Most catches: Meitan Keishangbam (Manipur)- 17 Catches
BAFTA Awards 2023 announced: I
• The 76th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts)
Awards were announced on 19 February 2023.
• The event was hosted by actor Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond.
• Some winner list includes:
• Best Film – 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
• Leading Actress – Cate Blanchett, 'Tar'
• Leading Actor – Austin Butler, 'Elvis'
• Best Casting – Elvi
BAFTA Awards 2023 announced: II
• The German anti-war film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' won seven awards, including the Best
Film and Best Director awards.
• Some other winners include:
• Best Director – Edward Berger for the movie 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
• Best Cinematography – 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
• Best Documentary – 'Navalny' directed by 'Daniel Roher'
• British Short Film – 'An Irish Goodby'
Karthik Subramaniam wins National Geographic's 'pictures of the year'
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• Indian-origin photographer Karthik Subramaniam has topped National Geographic's 'Photo of

the Year' contest 2023.
• The award was presented to him for a striking picture of an eagle struggling to settle on a tree
branch.
• His photograph, titled "Dance of the Eagles", was taken at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in
Alaska and will be the cover page of the May edition of National Geographic.
UNDP’s “Don’t Choose Extinction” climate campaign wins 2 Anthem Awards
• The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Feb 2023 won Gold and Silver medal at the 2nd
Annual Anthem Awards for its 'Don't Choose Extinction' campaign.
• The award was announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science (IADAS), which
was launched by the Webby Awards in 2021.
• UNDP’s ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ campaign is on fossil fuel subsidies and its negative impact on
the planet.
NMDC wins five awards at the 9th 'Governance Now PSU Awards' 2023
• India’s largest producer of iron ore, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited
won five awards at the 9th 'Governance Now PSU Awards' held in New Delhi on 16 February 2023.
• Chief Guest of the event, Former Chief Justice of India, Dipak Mishra felicitated the winners.
• The award recognizes the commitment of PSUs in raising the standards in the public sector.
Union Min G. Kishan Reddy presents Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
• The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan
Yuva Puraskar 2019, 2020, and 2021 to 102 artists (including three joint awards) of India on 15th
February 2023.
• Starting in 2006, the award is given to artists up to the age of 40 years with the objective of
encouraging outstanding young talents in diverse fields of the performing arts.
Union Minister Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Haryana Police
• Union home minister Amit Shah on 14 February 2023, presented President’s Colour to Haryana
Police in Karnal on behalf of President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of the Haryana Police’s
exceptional service.
• Haryana Police has become one of the 10 state police forces in the country to receive this highest
honour from the President.
• Indian Navy was the first one to receive this honor in 1951.
Egyptian President bestows Global Best M-GOV Awards on IIT students
• Students from IIT Indore won AED 1 mn by winning gold medal at the World Government Summit
in Dubai on 13 Feb'23.
• Niyati Totala and Neel Kalpeshkumar Parikh were awarded by Egyptian President Abel Fattah
Al-Sisi.
• These students were the creators of the 'Blockbill' app.
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• Blockbill is a blockchain-based receipt generation app that generates digital receipts for all of its
users' transactions.
Angela Merkel awarded UNESCO Peace Prize in Ivory Coast
• Former German chancellor Angela Merkel awarded the Felix Houphouet-Boigny UNESCO Peace
Prize in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast in February 2023.
• Angela Merkel is a German former politician and scientist who served as Chancellor of Germany
from 2005 to 2021.
• She implemented a “open-door” refugee policy in Germany by allowing more than 1.2 million
migrants to enter in Germany between 2015-2016.
Journalist A.B.K. Prasad chosen for Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award
• Veteran Journalist Dr. A.B.K. Prasad has been chosen for the prestigious “Raja Ram Mohan Roy
National Award” for excellence in Journalism.
• Prasad has the honour of being the editor of all mainstream journals of Andhra Pradesh.
• He served as Chairman of Official Language Commission during 2004 to 2009 in united Andhra
Pradesh.
• Award will be given by Press Council of India on 28 Feb'23.
MRF's Mammen gets Atma Lifetime Achievement award
• MRF Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen was presented the ATMA Lifetime
Achievement Award by Maruti Suzuki India MD Hisashi Takeuchi.
• Award was presented at Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) Annual Conclave
2023 in New Delhi on 8 Feb'23.
• Mammen received award in recognition for his distinctive leadership qualities and invaluable
contribution to the tyre industry.
NTPC wins 'ATD Best Awards 2023' for 6th consecutive year
• NTPC Limited has been conferred with 'ATD Best Awards 2023' by Association for Talent
Development (ATD), USA in February 2023.
• NTPC Limited has won this award for the sixth consecutive year for showcasing enterprise success
in the area of talent development.
• The ATD Best Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate talent development across the
enterprise.
Golden Book Awards 2023: Winners announced Part 1
• Golden Book Awards recognises the exceptional literary works.
• It is sponsored by Wings Publication International.
• They were announced on 4 Feb'23
• Winners and their work:
• J.K Rowling – Fantastic Beasts
• Gaur Gopal Das – Energize Your Mind
• Deepak Chopra – The Seven Spiritual Law Of Success
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• Ashneer Grover – Doglapan

• Namita Thapar – The Dolphin And The Shark: Stories On Entrepreneurship
Golden Book Awards 2023: Winners announced Part 2
• Kamlesh Patel –The Wisdom Bridge
• Jeff Kinney – Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
• 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 Rathore –Magic Of Thinking Rich
• Deepak Bajaj –Network Marketing In 60 Minutes
• Ruskin Bond – How To Live Your Life
• Dr K. Sreekumar –Buddhavelicham
Rakhi Kapoor awarded Golden Book Awards 2023 for 'Now You Breathe'
• Author Rakhi Kapoor has been awarded the Golden Book Awards 2023 for her book 'Now You
Breathe' on 6 February 2023.
• The Golden Book Awards is one of Asia's prestigious award programs which celebrates best works
on literature .
• She was also awarded the author of the year at the National Achievers Award in December 2022
at the Constitution Club of India.
VP Nandakumar, Manappuram Finance gets Hurun India award 2023
• VP Nandakumar, Managing Director & CEO of Manappuram Finance Ltd has been awarded the
Hurun India's award 2022 for his remarkable achievements in the world of business.
• While V.K. Mathews, founder, and executive chairman, of IBS Software, has been conferred the
Hurun Industry Achievement Award 2022.
• V.K. Mathews was nominated on the basis of the research made by the Hurun global team.
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award
• Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award.
• Total of Five athletes were nominated for the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of the Year award.
• The other three are Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won silver at Tokyo Olympics, renowned
shuttler PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen.
• The winner will be decided by public poll.
• The winner will be declared on March 5.
Dr Peggy Mohan wins ‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award 2023
• Author Dr Peggy Mohan has bagged the ‘Mathrubhumi Book of The Year’ award at the fourth
edition of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2023).
• Her book ‘Wanderers, Kings and Merchants,’ portraying evolution of language as the outcome of
migrations.
• Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah presented the award to Mohan at the valedictory ceremony
of the four-day MBIFL 2023.
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Ricky Kej become only living Indian to win Grammy thrice

• Bengaluru-based musician Ricky Kej has recently won the Grammy Award for the third time.
• He received the award for his album Divine Tides with Steward Copeland, at the 65th Annual
Grammy Awards being held at Los Angeles in the United States.
• Ricky is the youngest person from India to have won a Grammy Award, and only the 4th Indian.
• He won his first Grammy back in 2015.
Grammy Awards 2023: Winners List Part - 1
• The 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on 5 Feb'23 in Los Angeles, United States.
• Record of the Year: Lizzo
• Album of the Year: Harry Styles-Harry’s House
• Song of the Year: Lizzo – About Damn Time
• Best New Artist: Samara Joy
• Best Pop Solo Performance: Bonnie Raitt wins for ‘Just like That’
• Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
Grammy Awards 2023: Winners List Part - 2
• Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Beyoncé – Break My Soul
• Best Rock Song: Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses
• Best Rock Album: Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9
• Best Country Solo Performance: Willie Nelson – Live Forever
• Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde – Never Wanted to Be
That Girl
• Best Country Song: Cody Johnson – ’Til You Can’t
Former PM Manmohan Singh conferred Lifetime Achievement Honour in UK
• He was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Honour by India-UK Achievers Honours in London
for his contribution to economic and political life.
• The India-UK Achievers Honours by NISAU UK celebrate the achievements of Indian students who
studied at British universities.
• The Lifetime Achievement Honour is a nod to Dr Singh’s academic achievements at the
Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) launched Electronic Bank Guarantee Scheme
• The IOB has launched the facility of issuance of e-BG (Electronic Bank Guarantee) scheme.
• The IOB has launched the e-BG in association with the National e-Governance Services Ltd.
• The e-BG is an instrument issued by the city-headquartered bank in which the bank undertakes
to guarantee a specific amount against the non-fulfillment of some action/performance of the
applicant.
Karnataka Bank awarded 'Prathista Puraskar' under Digidhan Awards 2022
• Karnataka Bank has been awarded ‘Prathista Puraskar’ under ‘Digidhan Awards 2021-22’ by the
Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for achieving the target with the highest
percentage in BHIM-UPI transactions in the private sector bank category.
• The bank is currently undertaking an accelerated digital drive ‘KBL-NxT’ under its transformation
journey ‘KBL VIKAAS 2.0’.
Paytm Payments Bank becomes 1st to launch UPI LITE feature
• Paytm Payments Banks Limited (PPBL) in February 2023, has launched UPI LITE feature for
multiple small-value UPI transactions and become the first payments bank to launch such feature.
• The UPI LITE feature will help with faster real-time transactions with a single click through Paytm.
• The NPCI designed the feature which was launched by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in September
2022.
India's retail inflation rises to three-month high level of 6.52 %
• Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 6.52 percent in January 2023
from December 2022's one-year low of 5.72 percent.
• As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the retail inflation for
January stood at a three-month high level.
• Inflation in January grew mainly due to a rise in food inflation which climbed to 5.94 percent.
RBI announces guidelines on climate risk and sustainable finance
• The Reserve Bank of India, on 8 Feb 2023, announced that it will issue guidelines on broad
framework for acceptance of Green Deposits, disclosure framework on Climate-related Financial
Risks, and guidance on Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing.
• It will issue the guidelines, which will be based on feedback received on its Discussion Paper (DP)
on Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance.
MobiKwik becomes India’s first app to support credit cards on UPI
• MobiKwik has become the first fintech apps to support RuPay Credit Cards on UPI.
• The integration is in line with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Reserve
Bank of India’s vision to boost credit card acceptance across merchants that are not part of the
credit ecosystem.
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• RuPay Credit Card are issued by all major banks (private and public sector) in the country.
RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a pilot program to introduce coin vending
machines that use a QR code to improve accessibility to coins.
• The pilot project is planned to be rolled out at 19 locations in 12 cities across the country.
• The QR Code-Based Vending Machine will do away with the necessity for actual tendering of
banknotes and their authentication.
RBI increases repo rate by 25 Basis points to 6.5%
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the repo rate by 25 Basis points to 6.5%.
• Since May 2022, the RBI has increased the repo rate by 2.5%.
• The decision was taken in Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
• Standing Deposit Facility Rate has been revised to 6.25%.
• Marginal Standing Facility Rate and Bank Rate revised to 6.75%.
• RBI said, Inflation for 2022-23 is projected at 6.5%.
PhonePe launches cross-border UPI payments service
• PhonePe announced the debut of a service that will enable its Indian users to pay foreign
businesses using the UPI.
• 'UPI international' supports merchant outlets in UAE, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan that
have a local QR code.
• Users will be able to make direct payments in a foreign currency from their Indian bank.
• PhonePe is the first Indian fintech app to launch the service.
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Shailesh Pathak appointed FICCI Secretary General
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced the
appointment of former bureaucrat Shailesh Pathak as its Secretary General from 1 March 2023.
• He has worked with the government as an IAS officer.
• FICCI also announced that Arun Chawla, Director General, will superannuate on June 30, 2023
and transition to an advisory role.
Reserve Bank of India imposes restrictions on 5 cooperative banks
• The RBI on 22 Feb'23 imposed several restrictions on 5 cooperative banks, including on
withdrawals, in the wake of the deteriorating financial condition of the lenders.
• 5 Banks are:
• HCBL Co-operative Bank, Lucknow
• Adarsh Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank, Maryadit
• Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur
• Uravakonda Co-operative Town Bank, Uravakonda
• Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Bank, Akluj
NSE gets the final SEBI approval to launch Social Stock Exchange
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has got the greenlight from SEBI to launch its Social Stock
Exchange.
• The in-principle approval for this was received in Dec 2022.
• The idea of a social stock exchange was first mooted in the Union Budget 2019-20 to enable
entities involved in social activities such as charitable trusts and non-profit organisations to
access the capital market for funds.
Saraswat Bank partners with Tagit to deploy omnichannel banking
• Saraswat Bank has partnered with Singapore based digital banking solutions provider Tagit to
implement omnichannel digital banking solutions for its retail and corporate customers.
• Under the association, the bank will use Tagit’s Mobeix Digital Banking platform to enhance
customer experience.
• This will increase the market reach, faster time-to-market and enhance customer engagement.
UK surpasses India as the world’s sixth-biggest equity market
• The United Kingdom on 22 February 2023, surpassed India as the sixth-largest equity market in
the world for the first time since May 2022.
• According to Bloomberg, the combined market capitalization of primary listings in the UK,
excluding 'exchanged-traded funds' ETFs and 'American depositary receipts' ADR reached about
$3.11 trillion in February 2023.
Philips Domestic Appliances globally renamed as 'Versuni'
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• Philips Domestic Appliances has been renamed as 'Versuni' in February 2023.

• As a licensee of Royal Philips, the company will continue to use the Philips consumer brand, as
well as Saeco, Gaggia, and Philips Walita, on its products and services.
• Philips Domestic Appliances is headquartered in the Netherlands and has business offices in more
than 100 countries.
PFRDA launches T+2 settlement for NPS withdrawal
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority recently reduced the turnaround time
for 'Partial Withdrawal' request of the National Pension Scheme to T+2 Settlement i.e. within 2
days of request.
• Earlier it was under T+4 settlement.
• Partial Withdrawal refers to a situation when a subscriber is withdrawing less than 25% of the
funds.
• However, this shall be done only after 10 years.
Direct Tax collections for 2022-23 grow 24% so far
• Direct Tax collections for 2022-23 are at 15.67 lakh crore rupees till 11Feb'23.
• The collections are 24.09% higher than gross collections for corresponding period of 2021-22.
• Direct Tax collection, net of refunds, stands at 12.98 lakh crore rupees which is 18.40% higher than
collections of 2021-22.
• This is 91.39% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for 2022-23.
India's industrial production index grows 4.3% in December 2022
• As per Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, India's Industrial Production,
IIP index grew by 4.3 per cent in December 2022.
• It grew by 5.4% during April to December of the current fiscal 2022-23.
• The manufacturing sector's output grew by 2.6% in Dec 2022, while the mining output rose by
9.8% and electricity production increased by 10.4% during December.
Tata group to induct 250 aircraft from Airbus for Air India
• The Tata Group has signed a letter of intent with the American company, Airbus to acquire 250
aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes for Air India in February 2023.
• The airline has placed an order for 210 narrow-body A320neo jets.
• The Tata group acquired100% stake in Air India and a 100% stake in its arm Air India Express in
January 2022.
• Air India currently has a fleet of 113 aircraft.
India’s WPI inflation eases to 24-month low of 4.73% in January 2023
• India's annual Wholesale Price-based Inflation (WPI) eased to 4.73 percent in January 2023.
• In December 2022, the WPI-based inflation was 4.95% and in November, it was 6.12 percent.
• January WPI Inflation for food articles increased to 2.38%, up from 0.65 percent in December.
• It stood at 5.72 percent in December 2022 while the previous high of 6.77 percent was recorded in
October 2022.
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India's retail inflation rises to three-month high level of 6.52 %

• Retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 6.52 percent in January 2023
from December 2022's one-year low of 5.72 percent.
• As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data, the retail inflation for
January stood at a three-month high level.
• Inflation in January grew mainly due to a rise in food inflation which climbed to 5.94 percent.
India received $89127 million, highest ever remittances in 2021-22
• India received foreign inward remittances of USD 89,127 million in 2021-22, which was the highest
ever received in a single year.
• The highest share of 5 major countries in inward remittances to India through Authorised Dealer
(ADs) banks are from the United States (23.4%), followed by United Arab Emirates (18%), United
Kingdom (6.8%), Singapore (5.7%) and Saudi Arabia (5.1%).
India’s unemployment rate declined to four-month low at 7.14% in Jan
• As per data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, India's unemployment rate declined
to a four-month low of 7.14% in January 2023.
• Unemployment rate during Dec'22 was 8.30%, while it was 8% in Nov'22 and 6.43% in Sept'22.
• The urban unemployment rate declined to 8.55% in Jan'23 from 10.09% in Dec'22, while the rural
unemployment rate slipped to 6.48% from 7.44%, the data showed.
NIA Launched ‘Pay As You Drive’ Vehicle Insurance Policy
• New India Assurance (NIA) has launched a ‘Pay as You Drive’ (PAYD) policy.
• It offers a comprehensive motor insurance policy that charges a premium based on the usage of
the vehicle.
• The policy has two components- Third Party cover and own-damage cover.
• The coverage will continue for the policy’s remaining duration even if the vehicle has been driven
beyond the threshold limit.
S&P Dow Jones will remove Adani Enterprise from sustainability indices
• Adani Enterprises will be removed from sustainability indices by S&P Dow Jones with effect from
7 Feb'23.
• The Indices comprise global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through its
Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
• It represents top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based
on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.
Government e-Marketplace achieves a GMV of Rs. 1.5 lakh crore
• As on February 1st 2023, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved ₹ 1.5 lakh crore of
Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in FY23.
• The total number of transactions on GeM has crossed 1.3 crore.
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• GeM has over 66,000 government buyer organisations and over 58 lakh sellers and service
providers.
• GeM portal features over 11,000 product categories with more than 29 lakh listed products.
Union Budget 2023: Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD)
• In budget 2023, it was announced that Customs duty on the seeds used in lab-grown diamond
manufacturing will be reduced and a grant will be given to IITs to facilitate its growth.
• Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds that are produced using technology which mimics the
geological processes that grow natural diamonds.
• They are environment-friendly compared to earth-mined diamonds.
Budget 2023: National Digital Library for Children and Adolescent
• A National Digital Library for children and adolescents will be set-up for facilitating availability
of quality books across geographies, languages, genres and levels.
• States will be encouraged to set up physical libraries for them at panchayat and ward levels.
• State will also provide infrastructure for accessing National Digital Library resources.
Union Budget 2023: National Financial Information Registry to be setup
• A national financial information registry will be set up to serve as the central repository of financial
and ancillary information.
• This will facilitate efficient flow of credit, promote financial inclusion, and foster financial stability.
• A new legislative framework will govern this credit public infrastructure, and it will be designed in
consultation with the RBI.
Union Budget 2023: MISHTI Scheme for Mangrove plantations
• ‘Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes’- MISHTI Scheme was announced
in budget on 1 Feb'23.
• The main aim of the scheme is to take up mangrove plantations along the coastline and on salt
pan lands.
• It also aims to preserve Mangrove forests.
• MISHTI is to be implemented by converging CAMPA Fund, MGNREGS, and other sources.
Union Budget 2023: PM-PRANAM Scheme
• “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth” (
PM-PRANAM) was announced in Budget 2023.
• Under the scheme, the govt. aims to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote
alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers.
• The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture.
GST collection at Rs 1.55 lakh crore in January, second highest-ever
• The second-highest Gross GST collection has been made in the month of January 2023, breaching
earlier second-highest record in October 2022.
• Over 1,55,000 crore rupees gross GST revenue has been collected in the month of January.
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• January’s collection includes CGST of 28,963 crores, SGST of 36,730 crores, and IGST of 79,599
crores.
Union Budget 2023: Tax regime
• The rebate limit for individual taxpayers increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹7 lakh a year.
• That is person in new tax regime, with income up to ₹7 lakh will not have to pay any tax.
• It increased tax exemption limit from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh.
• The new slabs are:
• ₹0-3 lakh - no tax
• ₹3-6 lakh - 5%
• ₹6-9 lakh - 10%
• ₹9-12 lakh - 15%
• ₹12-15 lakh- 20%
• Above ₹15 lakh -30%
Union Budget 2023: Mahila Samman Saving Certificate announced
• A new saving scheme ‘Mahila Samman Saving Certificate’ for women and girls was announced in
the Union Budget 2023-24.
• The one-time small saving scheme ‘Mahila Samman Saving Certificate’ will be available for 2
years up till March 2025.
• Certificate will allow maximum deposit of up to Rs 2 lakh at 7.5 percent interest to the
beneficiaries.
Union Budget 2023: PM VIshwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM VIKAS) announced
• PM VIKAS is a package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople.
• The scheme will enable them to improve the quality, scale and reach of their products, integrating
them with the MSME value chain.
• Components of scheme include financial support, skill training, knowledge of modern digital
techniques, promotion, market linkage, digital payments, and social security.
Union Budget 2023: ‘Saptarishi’, 7 priorities of the budget announced
• Budget adopted following 7 priorities.
• They complement each other and act as ‘Saptarishi’ guiding us through the Amrit Kaal.
• They are supposed to guide the country toward a better future and handle challenges it is
currently experiencing.
• Inclusive Development
• Reaching the Last Mile
• Infrastructure and Investment
• Unleashing the Potential
• Green Growth
• Youth Power
• Financial Sector
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Union Budget 2023: Govt. to set up Agriculture Accelerator Fund

• In Union Budget, govt. announced that it will set up an Agriculture Accelerator Fund to encourage
agri- startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
• Fund will aim at bringing innovative and affordable solutions for challenges faced by farmers.
• It will also bring in modern technologies to transform agricultural practices, increase productivity
and profitability.
Union Budget 2023: India to become global hub for millets (Shree Anna)
• Budget highlighted importance of millets as means of sustainable cultivation that can raise
income of small farmers in arid regions.
• To make India a global hub, Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad will be made into a
center of excellence for sharing best practices, research and technology at international level.
• India is largest producer of millets in the world.
Union Budget 2023: Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission announced
• It was announced in Union Budget that a Mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047 will be
launched.
• It will entail awareness creation, universal screening of 7 crore people in the age group of 0-40
years in affected tribal areas.
• It will also perform counselling of people through collaborative efforts of central ministries and
state governments.
Union Budget 2023: Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission announced
• This mission aims to provide basic necessities such as housing, water, roads, telecom, education,
and health in areas inhabited by PVTGs.
• Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) are the most vulnerable and backward tribes among
Scheduled Tribes.
• An amount of 15,000 cr will be made available to implement the Mission in next 3 years under
Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes.
Union Budget 2023: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
• Govt. announced that it will set up an Rs.10000 crore per year UIDF, to be used for creating
infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
• It would be established through the use of priority sector lending shortfall.
• It will be managed by National Housing Bank.
• States will be encouraged to leverage resources from grants of 15th Finance Commission, as well
as existing scheme.
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INS Sukanya arrived at Port Colombo of Sri Lanka on official visit
• The Indian Naval Ship, INS Sukanya arrived at the Port Colombo of Sri Lanka on 27 Feb 2023 on
an official visit.
• The 101 metre long Offshore patrol vessel along with 106 crew members, was welcomed by the Sri
Lanka Navy.
• The crew of the ship will participate in several programmes to promote cooperation between the
navies of both countries.
In a historic first, 8 aircraft of IAF land at Saudi Air Force base
• In a historic first, eight aircraft of the Indian Air Force landed at a Royal Saudi Air Force base on
26 February 2023.
• The Indian contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors with its complement of 05 MIRAGE, 02 C17 and
01 IL 78 tankers had an overnight halt in the Kingdom.
• On 27 February the Contingent left for participating in the forthcoming Cobra Warrior 23 Exercise
in the UK.
IAF contingent to participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior in UK
• An Indian Air Force contingent comprising 145 air warriors will participate in Exercise Cobra
Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in UK.
• It is a multilateral Air exercise in which Finland, Sweden, South Africa, US and Singapore are also
participating.
• The IAF will be participating with five Mirage 2000 fighters.
• The exercise is scheduled from March 6-24, 2022.
Indian Air Force to participate in Exercise Desert Flag VIII in UAE
• Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Desert Flag VIII in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from
27 Feb to 17 March 2023.
• This is the first occasion when the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas shall participate in an
international flying exercise outside India.
• The exercise aims to participate in diverse fighter engagements and learn from the best practices
of various Air Forces.
Indian Submarine docks in Indonesia for the first time
• India's conventional diesel-electric submarine INS Sindhukesari has on 22 Feb'23 became the 1st
Indian submarine to dock in Indonesia.
• This is an attempt to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia as part of diplomatic-military
outreach to ASEAN countries.
• The docking shows India’s increasing military outreach in the region.
• INS Sindhukesari was designed as a part of Project 877.
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India-Uzbekistan training Exercise DUSTLIK to begin in Uttarakhand

• As part of a military-to-military exchange program between the Indian and Uzbekistan Army, the
4th edition of biennial training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) will be begin on 21 Feb'23 in Pithoragarh,
Uttarakhand.
• The exercise will be conducted till 5 March'23.
• The Indian contingent will be represented by the 14th Battalion, The GARHWAL RIFLES, part of
Western Command in this bilateral exercise.
South Africa starts joint military exercise Mosi II with Russia-China
• South Africa started a joint naval military exercise 'Mosi II' with Russia and China in the Indian
Ocean in February 2023.
• The South African National Defence Force says 350 members of its armed forces will take part.
• China is South Africa's top bilateral trading partner.
• Russia has announced it will send its Admiral Gorshkov warship, which carries Zircon hypersonic
missiles
IAF develops ‘Vayulink’ platform for steady jammer-proof communication
• 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.
Indo-Japan military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' to begin on 17 February
• The 4th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Japan, "EX Dharma Guardians"
will be conducted from 17 February to 2 March 2023 at Camp Imazu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
• Soldiers from the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and an infantry regiment from the
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) are participating in the exercise.
India earmarks 75% of capital procurement budget for domestic industry
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that a record 75% of the India's defence capital
procurement budget has been earmarked for domestic industry in 2023-24.
• In 2023-24, Defence Ministry has been allocated a total Budget of ₹ 5.94 lakh cr, which is 13.18%
of the total budget.
• Capital outlay pertaining to modernisation and infrastructure development has been increased
to ₹1.63 lakh cr.
Cabinet approves proposal to raise seven new battalions of ITBP
• The Cabinet Committee on Security, on 15 Feb'23, approved a proposal to raise 7 new battalions
of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
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• The approval has also been given for an operational border base with a fresh strength of 9,400
personnel for the ITBP.
• This manpower will be utilised for manning 47 new border posts and a dozen 'staging camps' or
troops bases along the Line of Actual Control.
Indian Army gets world’s 1st fully operational 'SWARM' Drone System
• NewSpace Research company has delivered 'SWARM' drones to Indian Army in February 2023.
• It makes the Army the first armed force in the world to operationalise SWARM drones.
• The swarm of 100 drones is capable of hitting targets at least 50 kms away into enemy territory.
• These drones are capable of carrying bombs of a particular weight and can hit targets like moving
armoured columns.
The 6th edition of Indo-US exercise 'TARKASH' concludes in Chennai
• The 6th edition of the joint exercise 'TARKASH', held from 16 January to 14 February 2023, was
concluded in Chennai by the National Security Guard (NSG) and the US Special Operations Force
(SOF).
• “Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Terror Response” has been included in
this exercise for the first time.
• CBRN are classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
US Air Force's B-1B Lancer lands at Aero India 2023
• Two US B-1B Lancer heavy bombers have arrived in India for the Aero India 2023 air show, which
started on Monday Feb 13-17, 2023.
• The B-1B Lancer (also known as `Bone’, (for B-one) is considered the backbone of America’s long-
range bomber force.
• It carries the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the US Air
Force.
PM inaugurates 14th edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India on 13 Feb'23.
• It is being held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru.
• Theme of Aero India 2023: The Runway to a Billion Opportunities
• In line with the PM’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, the event will focus on displaying
indigenous technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies.
INS Vikrant hosts first landing and take-off trials of LCA, MiG-29K
• The Indian Navy's light combat aircraft (LCA) and MiG-29K aircraft have successfully conducted
maiden landing and take-off operations aboard indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant on 6
February 2023.
• INS Vikrant was commissioned into the Navy by PM Narendra Modi on 2 September 2022 at the
Kochi Shipyard.
• It has been designed by the Warship Design Bureau.
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Asia's largest Helicopter factory opened in Tumakuru, Karnataka

• Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) helicopter factory at
Tumakuru on 6 Feb'23
• This helicopter factory is Asia’s largest helicopter manufacturing facility.
• It will initially produce Light Utility Helicopters.
• Factory will be expanded to manufacture Light Combat Helicopter and Indian Multirole
Helicopter as well as for repair and overhaul of them in future.
Major General Girish Kalia takes over elite Vajr Division
• In Jammu and Kashmir, Major General Girish Kalia on 1 Feb'23 took over the charge as General
Officer Commanding of the elite Vajr Division from Major General Abhijit S Pendharkar.
• He was commissioned on 14 Dec 1991 from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun into MADRAS
Regiment.
• Prior to this at he was working at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
• He received Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.
Indian Army carries out military exercise Trishakti Prahar in Bengal
• A joint training exercise “Exercise Trishakti Prahar” was conducted in North Bengal from 21 to 31
Jan'23.
• The aim of exercise was to practice battle preparedness of Security Forces using latest weapons
and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving Army, the Indian Air Force and
CAPFs.
• It culminated with an Integrated Fire Power Exercise in Teesta Field Firing Ranges.
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IRCTC to operate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package in April 2023
• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be operating the Baba Saheb
Ambedkar Yatra tour package under the “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative in April 2023 from New
Delhi.
• It will cover some of the prominent sites associated with the life of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
• Under the “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative, the Ministry of Railways is operating Bharat Gaurav
Tourist Trains across India.
Govt revises norms for MPLADS Scheme
• The govt. on 22 Feb'23 announced revised guidelines for Members of Parliament Local Area
Development Scheme-2023 (MPLADS).
• The revised rules will enable MPs to recommend developmental works as per the requirement of
their constituency.
• A new website has been unveiled to track funds flow under the scheme.
• The scheme was discontinued during Covid-19.
• It was restored on 10 November 2021.
Union Cabinet approves 'Vibrant Villages Programme' for FY 2022-26
• The Union Cabinet on 15 February 2023 approved “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the
Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs 4800 crore.
• The scheme will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure in 4 states and 1 union
territory along the northern land border of the country.
• In the first phase 663 Villages will be taken up in the programme.
SEBI launches institutional mechanism to curb market abuse
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in February 2023, proposed an institutional
mechanism that will require stock brokers to put in place systems for the detection and prevention
of market abuse.
• The mechanism will monitor and control unauthorized trading and will stop firms from facilitating
mule accounts.
• It will also focus on ending spoofing and disproportionate trading.
Central govt issues framework to implement 'Vivad se Vishwas-I' scheme
• Finance Ministry has issued an order to implement the “Vivad se Vishwas-I” scheme for micro,
small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Feb'23.
• It envisages relief by returning the forfeited amount for not fulfilling contractual obligation during
Covid.
• Central Ministries have been asked to refund performance security/bid security and liquidated
damages forfeited/ deducted during the pandemic.
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Government extends PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026

• The government has extended the PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026.
• The decision was taken as the scheme's implementation was significantly affected due to COVID.
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) was launched in
2019.
• It aimed at adding solar capacity of 30,800 MW by 2022 with the total central financial support
of Rs 34,422 crore.
Union govt extends Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban scheme up to 2024
• Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri announced that the Pradhan
Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme has been extended up to 2024.
• The central government has sanctioned Rs 2 lakh crore under the scheme, out of which Rs 1.36
lakh crore has been released so far.
• Around 123 lakh houses were sanctioned under the PMAY-U during the financial year 2021-22.
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National Science Day: 28 February
• National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February.
• The theme 2023 is “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”.
• The day is celebrated to mark the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by physicist, Sir CV Raman on
this day in 1928.
• For this discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
• In 1954, he was honoured with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
Rajendra Prasad's Death Anniversary: 28 February
• 2023 marked 60th death anniversary of India’s first President Dr Rajendra Prasad.
• He was born on December 3, 1884, at Siwan, Bihar and last breathed on Feb 28, 1963.
• He accompanied Mahatma Gandhi to the Champaran district of Bihar to address the grievances
of local peasants.
• He became the President of India on Jan 26, 1950, and went on to wining the presidency for 3
consecutive terms.
Chandra Shekhar Azad's death anniversary: 27 February
• 27 February is observed as the death anniversary of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad.
• He passed away in 1931 after he shot himself in the head.
• He was born on 23rd July 1906 in Bhabra, Madhya Pradesh.
• He was well known for the key role he played in reorganizing the Hindustan Socialist Republican
Association (HRA).
• He was arrested for joining the non-cooperation movement.
World NGO Day: 27 February
• World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27 every year.
• It aims to inspire people to become more actively involved within non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs.
• It was first celebrated in 2011 under the theme "Together we make a difference".
• The theme for the year 2023 is "the role and influence of NGOs in advancing human rights."
For the first time, Govt to celebrate Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
• For the first time, the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the
Banjara Community was celebrated by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India on 26-27 Feb 2023.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah was the chief guest at the event.
• It is being celebrated under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• Santh Sevalal Maharaj was born on 15 Feb 1739 at Surgondankoppa, Karnataka.
25 February: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar death anniversary
• Savarkar was an Indian independence activist, politician, lawyer and writer.
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• He founded a secret society called Abhinav Bharat Society.

• He went to the UK and was involved with organizations such as India House and the Free India
Society.
• Savarkar wrote a book titled ‘The History of the War of Indian Independence’ on 1857 Revolt.
• He also wrote the book ‘Hindutva: who is hindu?’.
Central Excise Day: 24 February
• It is celebrated every year on February 24 to honor the service of the Central Board of Excise and
Customs (CBEC) to the country.
• The day is celebrated to commemorate the legislation of the Central Excise and Salt act on 24
February 1944.
• Customs, GST, Central Excise & Service Tax (CST), and Narcotics are administered by the Central
Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in India.
World Scout Day: 22 February
• World Scout Day is observed annually on February 22 by millions of Boy Scouts worldwide.
• It honours Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scout Movement, on the day of his
birthday
• The theme of World Scout Day 2023 is “Our World: Our Equal Future: The Environment and
Gender Equality”.
• The day is also celebrated as World Thinking Day across the world by Girl Guides/Girl Scouts.
International Mother Language Day: 21 February
• It is celebrated annually on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity
and to promote multilingualism.
• The theme for 2023 is 'multilingual education - a necessity to transform education.'
• It was formally recognized by the UN General Assembly with the adoption of a UN resolution in
2002.
• The idea to celebrate the Day was the initiative of Bangladesh.
World Day of Social Justice: 20 February
• World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20 to encourage people to see how
social justice affects poverty eradication.
• At its 62nd session, the UN General Assembly, in November 2007 proclaimed 20 February as
World Day of Social Justice.
• The theme for World Day of Social Justice 2023 is "Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing
Opportunities for Social Justice".
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day: 20 February
• Northern States Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Foundation Day on February 20,
since 1987.
• Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of India and is also known as the ‘land of the rising
sun’.
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• Mizoram was declared a UT in 1972 under the Northeast Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
• It became the 23rd state of India after the 53rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, 1986.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: 19 February
• February 19 is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of
the Maratha Empire.
• He was born on February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort.
• In 1870, Mahatma Phule started the celebration of Shivaji Jayanti.
• In 1674, he was formally crowned at Raigad Fort and obtained the Chhatrapati title.
• His father Shahaji Bhonsle was a Maratha general.
Dadasaheb Phalke's death anniversary: 16 February
• Dhundiraj Govind Phalke also known as Dadasaheb Phalke is regarded as the ‘father of Indian
cinema’.
• He was a producer, director and screenwriter.
• He made Raja Harishchandra in 1913, which is considered 1st Indian feature film.
• The Indian government has named the award for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema the
Dadasaheb Phalke Award in his honour.
• He passed away on February 16, 1944.
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD): 15 February
• The day is observed on February 15 every year.
• The day was created by Childhood Cancer International, an umbrella organisation of various child
cancer support groups created by parents.
• The day is dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for children and adolescents
suffering from cancer.
• The theme for the three-year (2021-2023) campaign for ICCD is ‘Better Survival’.
International Epilepsy Day: 13 February 2023
• International Epilepsy Day was observed on 13 Feb 2023 across the globe to raise awareness of
Epilepsy and its impact on individuals & communities around the world.
• An event is organized on this day by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the
International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to raise awareness about epilepsy.
• Epilepsy is a nervous disorder that affects brain activity.
2019 Pulwama attack: 14 February
• February 14, 2023 marks four years of the 2019 Pulwama attack when 40 Central Reserve Police
Force (CRFP) personnel were martyred in a suicide bombing attack.
• On February 14, 2019, a terror attack was carried out in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir by a
suicide bomber.
• The suicide bomber, identified as Jaish-e-Mohammad's Adil Ahmed Dar, rammed his vehicle into
a bus with the CRPF convoy.
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National Women’s Day: 13 February

• The day is celebrated on 13 Feb every year.
• In recognition of Sarojini Naidu’s contributions to women’s rights and Independence movement,
her birthday is celebrated as Women’s Day in India.
• It is celebrated to honour the achievements of women in the country, especially in the field of
politics, culture, and economy.
• Events are organised to encourage more women to take up leadership roles.
World Radio Day: 13 February
• World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February to raise awareness about the importance of radio.
• The day was decided by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) on 3 November 2011 during its 36th conference.
• The theme for the 12th edition of World Radio Day (2023), is "Radio and Peace" highlighting
independent radio as a pillar for conflict prevention.
PM Modi inaugurates Dayanand Saraswati's 200th birth anniversary event
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th
birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati on 12 February 2023.
• Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, born on February 12,1824, was a social reformer who founded
Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter the prevalent social inequities.
• The book 'Satyarth Prakash' was written by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875.
World Unani Day 2023: 11 February
• World Unani Day is celebrated on February 11 marking the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan.
• Hakim Ajmal khan was a famous Indian Unani scholar and founder of scientific study in the Unani
system of medicine.
• The theme for 2023: Unani Medicine for Public Health
• Unani, also called Yunani is Greek medicine.
• It was mainly developed by the Arabs and Persians.
International Darwin Day: 12 February
• It is observed every year on 12 February to commemorate the birthday of Charles Darwin.
• He was born on 12 February 1809 in England.
• The day focuses on the contribution of Charles Darwin to science and also promotes science in
general.
• Darwin was an English naturalist whose scientific theory of evolution by natural selection formed
the foundation of modern evolutionary studies.
Thomas Alva Edison Birth Anniversary: 11 February
• The birth anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison is celebrated throughout the world on February 11th.
• He was born on 11th February 1847, in Milan, Ohio, USA.
• He holds the world record of 1093 patents.
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• His inventions include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the
electric light bulb.
• He was awarded the “Officer of the Legion of Honour” by France in 1881.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: 11 February
• The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on 11 February to
promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
• The United Nations General Assembly passed the resolution in Dec 2015 to celebrate the day.
• The theme for 2023 is 'IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain).'
World Pulses Day: 10 February
• The United Nations General Assembly has designated 10 February as World Pulses Day to
recognize the importance of pulse crops.
• Pulses are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food.
• In 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 2016 as the International Year
of Pulses.
• “Pulses for a Sustainable Future” is the theme for World Pulses Day 2023.
Baba Amte death anniversary: 9 February
• February 9 marks the death anniversary of Indian social activist, Baba Amte.
• He founded Anandwan, an ashram dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, and empowerment
of leprosy patients.
• He is also known as the modern Gandhi of India.
• He passed away on 9 Feb 2008.
• He has received numerous awards including Ramon Magsaysay Award (1985), Padma Vibhushan
(1986), Templeton Prize (1990),
Sant Ravidas Birth Anniversary: 5 February
• It is celebrated on Magh Purnima.
• He was a 14th-century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India.
• It is believed that he was born in Varanasi in a cobbler’s family.
• He gained prominence due to his belief in one God and his unbiased religious poems.
• He dedicated his whole life to the abolition of the caste system and openly despised the notion
of a Brahminical society.
Lata Mangeshkar's first death anniversary: 6 February 2023
• She passed away on 6 Feb 2022.
• She was also known as Swarkokila and the Nightingale of India.
• She was the first musician from India to perform with the Wren Orchestra at London’s renowned
Royal Albert Hall in 1974.
• She won National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1974, Padma Vibhushan in 1989,
and Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her remarkable contributions to the music industry.
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: 6 February

• International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on 6
February to spread awareness and educate people about the consequences and problems that
females faced due to genital mutilation.
• It was first introduced by UNICEF in 2003.
• The theme of 2023 is “Partnership with Men and Boys to Transform Social and Gender Norms to
End Female Genital Mutilation”.
International Day of Human Fraternity: 4 February
• International Day of Human Fraternity was instituted to celebrate the historic document titled
“Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together“, being signed by the Grand Imam of Al-
Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, and Pope Francis on Feb 4, 2019.
• It was was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21, 2020.
• Motto: Harmony in difference
World Cancer Day: 4 February
• World Cancer Day is an international day marked on 4 February to raise awareness of cancer
and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
• World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control to support the goals of the
World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Close the care Gap: Uniting our voices and taking action.”
World Wetlands Day: 2 February
• Every year on 2nd February, World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally.
• This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in
Ramsar, Iran.
• It was first celebrated in 1997.
• The theme of World Wetlands Day 2023 is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration,” which highlights
the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.
World Interfaith Harmony Week begins on 1 Feb 2023
• World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February (1-
7), after United Nations General Assembly designation in 2010.
• The week was started by HM King Abdullah II and HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan.
• These celebrations focus on creating mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue to
promote harmony between people regardless of their faith.
Indian Coast Guard Day: 1 February
• Every year on February 1, Indian Coast Guard Day is observed.
• The Indian Coast Guard was founded on February 1, 1977, and the day is recognized as Indian
Coast Guard Day.
• In 2023, the Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 46th Raising Day.
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• The current Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard is Virender Singh Pathania.
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Nokia changes its logo for the first time in 60 years
• Nokia, a smartphone and telecom equipment manufacturer, has changed its logo for the first time
in nearly 60 years.
• The new logo was launched by CEO Pekka Lundmark on 26 Feb 2023.
• The new logo comprises five different shapes forming the word NOKIA.
• Also, the company has dropped the iconic blue colour and now there's a range of colours
depending on the use.
UAE to send its second astronaut to space on a long haul mission
• UAE‘s second astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi - Mission Specialist, Primary Crew, Crew-6 embarked
on the historic space mission on 27 Feb 2023 from Kennedy Space Center, USA.
• UAE is only the 11th country to send an astronaut on a long-term mission to space with this
mission.
• SpaceX Crew-6 is the sixth crewed operational NASA 'Commercial Crew flight' of a Crew Dragon
spacecraft.
FATF suspends Russia's membership over Ukraine war
• Global anti-money laundering watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended
Russia's membership over the Ukraine war.
• FATF said that the Russian's actions unacceptably run counter to the FATF core principles aiming
to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system.
• It added South Africa to its "grey list" of countries under special scrutiny.
China launches communication satellite Zhongxing-26
• China on 23 Feb'23 launched the communication satellite Zhongxing-26 at a cost of 333 million
USD.
• It was launched on Long March 3B rocket.
• The main objective of the satellite is to provide broadband connectivity for aviation and ship-
related operations.
• It is China’s first satellite to provide more than 100 Gbps speed.
• It was launched by the China Academy of Space Technology.
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine
• The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution on 23 Feb'23, that calls for Russia
to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces.
• The U.N. has sent a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion.
• The countries that voted against resolution: Belarus, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, North Korea, Eritrea
and Mali.
• India abstained from voting.
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6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Eastern Tajikistan

• An earthquake of about 6.8 magnitude shook eastern Tajikistan at 5:37 a.m. local time on 23
Feb'23.
• Its impact was also felt in China and other neighbouring countries.
• The earthquake struck the mountainous Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region which was
earlier this month hit by a series of deadly avalanches.
• The epicentre was about 82 kms from the nearest border with China.
Russia launches Soyuz Space craft to bring back stranded astronauts
• Russia's space agency Roscosmos successfully launched an empty SOYUZ spacecraft to bring
back the stranded astronauts in space.
• Three astronauts were stranded in space as the Soyuz MS-22 capsule started leaking coolant.
• Now, with the leak, the astronauts will return only by September.
• The leak was due to a micrometeoroid, possibly the size of a small rock hitting the satellite.
7-year-old Prince becomes first digital citizen of Bhutan
• Bhutan's Royal Highness The Gyalsey (Prince) Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, has become the
country's first digital citizen by onboarding with the Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) mobile
wallet in February 2023.
• Bhutan NDI uses cutting-edge technology to provide citizens with secure and verifiable identity
credentials, ensuring the privacy and protection of their personal information.
Russia suspends START, the last Nuclear Treaty
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is suspending its participation in the
New START, the last remaining major military agreement with the United States.
• The name START comes from the original “Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty”, known as START-I,
which was signed between the US and the erstwhile USSR in 1991, and came into force in 1994.
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
• Seattle has become the first city in the United States to explicitly ban discrimination based on
caste.
• The city council in the capital of Washington state voted to add caste to the city’s anti-
discrimination laws.
• A 2016 survey by the group found that one in four Dalits in the US had faced verbal or physical
assault and two out of every three said they had faced discrimination at work.
South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time
• A South Korean court has for the first time recognised the rights of a same-sex couple in the
country.
• The court has ruled that homosexual couples in the country are entitled to the same type of
spousal coverage allowed under the national health insurance service as heterosexual couples.
• The ruling took place on February 21, 2023 by Seoul High Court.
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World’s highest weather station rebuilt on Mount Everest

• The team of mountaineers and scientists re-installed a weather station at an altitude of 8,810
meters at Mount Everest in Feb 2023.
• The world's highest altitude was destroyed due to hurricane-force winds on Mount Everest.
• The group has been led by an electrician and mountain guide, Tenzing Gyalzen Sherpa.
• It is the first-ever terrestrial weather station that is placed above 8,000 meters.
North Korea test fires Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile
• North Korea successfully test-fired a 'Hwasong-15' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on 18
February 2023.
• It was launched into the sea off Japan's west coast.
• Hwasong-15 was first tested in 2017.
• The UN Security Council bans North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programs.
• It is the first ballistic missile developed by North Korea to reach all of the United States mainlands.
UN Security Council holds first-ever debate on 'Sea-level Rise'
• The United Nations Security Council held its first-ever debate on sea level rise in February 2023.
• The debate was titled "Sea-Level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security."
• According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the rate of sea level rise has doubled
since 1993, with a 10-millimeter (0.4 inches) increase since January 2020 to a new record high in
2022.
Spain passes 'menstrual leave' law in first for Europe
• The Spanish govt. approved a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering from severe
menstrual pain - a first for any European country.
• Such facilities are presently available in countries like Japan, Indonesia and Zambia.
• The law allows employees experiencing period pain to as much time off as they need.
• The state social security system will compensate for the sick leave.
EU formally bans gas, diesel car sales from 2035
• The European Parliament has approved the law to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars in the
EU.
• The ban will come into effect in 2035.
• The decision was made to increase the use of Electric Vehicles.
• The main objective of it is to achieve zero emissions.
• To execute the plan successfully, the European Commission will prepare a report on the progress
every two years starting from 2025.
Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak
• The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in
Equatorial Guinea in February 2023.
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• Marburg virus disease is a highly virulent disease that causes haemorrhagic fever, with a fatality
ratio of up to 88%.
• It is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease.
• Equatorial Guinea has reported 16 suspected cases of Marburg virus.
New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle eases
• The New Zealand government on 14 Feb 2023, declared a national state of emergency after
Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the North Island.
• Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides, and huge ocean swells across the
North Island.
• This latest disaster is the third national state of emergency after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake
and the Covid pandemic in 2020.
Nikos Christodoulides elected as the new president of Cyprus
• Nikos Christodoulides has been elected as the next President of Cyprus on 12 Feb'23.
• Christodoulides, defeated fellow diplomat Andreas Mavroyanis in the presedential race.
• Christodoulides is supported by the Democratic Party, the Movement for Social Democracy and
the Democratic Alignment.
• Previously, he was appointed Government Spokesperson in 2014 and Foreign Minister in 2018.
Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigns
• Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita stepped down from her position on 10 February 2023.
• She cited lack of support in the former Soviet Republic, as her reason for resignation.
• Moldova's President Maia Sandu has accepted Gavrilita's resignation.
• Dorin Recean has been appointed as designate Prime Minister.
• Ms. Gavrilita's Party won a majority in elections in August 2021.
South Africa declares 'State of Disaster' over electricity crisis
• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on 9 February 2023, declared a national "state of
disaster" over power shortages in the country.
• South Africa is currently facing several crises, including issues such as a power crisis,
unemployment, etc.
• The President announced that a Minister of Power would be appointed to deal with the matter
more effectively and promptly.
Nearly 600 sea lions reported dead after bird flu outbreak in Peru
• Peru announced that nearly 600 sea lions and 55,000 wild birds have died of the H5N1 bird flu
virus in February 2023.
• Dead birds include pelicans, different types of gulls and penguins.
• Peru has announced the Biological Vigilance Protocol.
• Bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease that affects species of food-producing bird as well as
domesticated birds and wild animals.
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Devastating earthquakes hit Turkey & Syria, worst disaster in 84 years

• A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February 2023.
• It was one of the strongest to hit the region in more than 100 years and struck 23 kilometers east
of Nurdagi in Turkey's Gaziantep province at a depth of 24.1 kilometers.
• Turkey's worst earthquake disaster was in 1939 when 33,000 people died in Turkey's eastern
Erzincan province.
Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day
• Sri Lanka celebrated 75 years of Independence on 4 February 2023, under the theme Namo Namo
Matha – A step towards a century.
• The ceremony of the Independence Day Celebrations was held in Colombo.
• A special cultural arts festival Lankaralanka was also held at Independence Square in Colombo.
• India's Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan participated in the event.
Australia announces removal of British monarchy from its banknotes
• Australia announced that it will erase the British monarch from its banknotes, replacing the late
Queen Elizabeth II’s image on its $5 note with a design honoring Indigenous culture.
• The central bank’s decision to leave her successor Charles III off the $5 note means no Britain-
based monarch will remain on Australia’s paper currency.
• The existing $5 note will remain legal tender.
US reopens embassy in Solomon Islands after 30 year
• The United States reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday after a 30-year, part
of a bid to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific.
• The United States closed its embassy in the capital Honiara in 1993 after the end of the Cold War.
• The Solomon Islands, a nation of hundreds of islands is located in the Pacific Ocean.
• Solomon Islands PM: Manasseh Sogavare
IMF approves $4.7 billion Bangladesh support package
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 31 January 2023 approved a total of USD 4.7 billion
loan for Bangladesh.
• It includes USD 3.3 billion under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility
(EFF) and USD 1.4 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh is the first country in Asia to receive financing under the RSF.
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APEDA signs MoU with Lulu group for export promotion of millets
• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed an
MoU with Lulu Hypermarket LLC for the export promotion of millets in Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) countries on February 21, 2023.
• As per the MoU, the Lulu Group will facilitate promotional activities for millet products and enable
the country to display millets and its value-added products.
CSC Academy and NIELIT sign MoU to enhance digital literacy in India
• CSC Academy and NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology) have
signed an MoU to enhance digital literacy and skill development in India.
• Under the MoU, CSC Academy and NIELIT will work together to develop training programs in
various fields of technology, such as skill development, virtual academy, and content and
certifications to mutual partners.
India-Seychelles sign pact on information sharing in maritime security
• The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region of India and the Regional Coordination
Operations Centre,Seychelles signed a MoU on maritime cooperation on 21 Feb'23.
• The MoU aims to promote collaboration between the two Centres towards enhancing maritime
domain awareness, information sharing and expertise development.
• They also signed agreement on sharing of white shipping information.
Auckland University, Tata Memorial Hospital sign MoU for cancer care
• Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, and the University of Auckland signed an MoU on 22 Feb
2023, to engage in long-term cooperation in cancer care.
• The MoU aims to include a digital platform for clinical trials to track study-related activities for
patients, investigators, and regulators in cancer treatment care.
• TMH is the largest cancer care hospital and research center in India.
Cabinet approves signing of India-Guyana air services agreement
• The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an air services agreement between India and
Guyana.
• The agreement will provide the legal framework for air operations between two countries.
• Currently, India has air services agreements with around 110 countries.
• Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about
40 per cent of the population.
CWC, IIT-Roorkee to setup International Center of Excellence for Dams
• The Central Water Commission (CWC) signed an MoU with IIT, Roorkee in February 2023, to
develop International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under Dam Rehabilitation and
Improvement Project Phase II and III.
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• IIT-Roorkee will provide specialized technical support in investigations, modelling, research and
innovations, and technical support services to the Indian and overseas dam owners.
SPMCIL signs MoU with TERI under CSR initiatives
• The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) and the Energy
Resources Institute (TERI) have signed an MoU for the integrated development of village Model
in February 2023.
• The MoU is for the integrated development of village for Social Development, Model Village
Siroliya, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.
• TERI was set up as a Tata Energy Research Institute in 1974.
India and Fiji sign MoU on visa exemption
• India and Fiji have signed a MoU on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official
passports.
• Under this agreement, diplomatic and official passport holders will be able to enter, transit, and
stay in each other territories without a visa for a period not exceeding 90 days.
• The MoU will be helpful in encouraging greater travel between both countries.
BEL signs MoU with IAI for LORA weapon system
• At Aero India 2023, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with Israel Aerospace
Industries for domestic manufacture and supply of its LORA Weapon System for the Indian Tri-
services.
• Under this, BEL will manufacture the system.
• LORA (Long Range Attack) is a sea-to-ground and ground-to-ground system which comprises a
long-range ballistic missile, launcher, command and control system.
HAL - Safran signs agreement for development of IMRH engine
• Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a agreement for
development of the engine of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version.
• They will jointly develop engine for the 13-tonne IMRH and the Navy variant Deck-Based Multi-
Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
• It was signed at Aero Show 2023.
• This agreement follows the MoU signed on July 8, 2022.
Gopalan Aerospace signs Joint Venture (JVs) with Slovakian firms
• Gopalan Aerospace signed JVs with MTC Slovakia S.R.O and DEFSYSTECH S.R.O for the
development of precision drones in India.
• The JV will develop a high-precision weapon system, AX-2 Predator.
• It is an attack system of Beyond-Line-Of-Sight guidance type, based on the UAV platform.
• It searches, identifies and destroys High-Value targets using direct hit while destroying its own
platform.
Gopalan Aerospace India and Omnipol of Czech Republic signs MoU
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• Gopalan Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd. and Omnipol, Czech Republic has signed a MoU for
development of a passenger aircraft.
• It was signed for manufacturing and assembling of 1st passenger aircraft (L 410 UVP-E20 version)
by a private company in India.
• The MoU was signed at the Bandhan Ceremony of Aero India Show 2023 held on 15 February
2023.
Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and South Africa
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the MoU between
the Govt of India and the Govt of the Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the Disability
Sector.
• The MoU will encourage cooperation between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities of India and the Government of South Africa through joint initiatives in the disability
sector.
ICICI Bank signs pact with BNP Paribas for providing financial service
• ICICI Bank and BNP Paribas in February 2023, have signed an MoU to cater to the banking
requirements of European corporates operating in India.
• It establishes a framework of partnership between the two banks for providing financial services
to corporate customers operating in India.
• BNP Paribas Group has been in India since 1860 and is among the leading international financial
institutions.
Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Chile
• The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between
India and Chile on 15 February 2023 for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
• The meetings of the Agricultural Working Group will be held once a year alternatively in Chile and
India.
• A Chile-India Agricultural Working Group will be constituted for the implementation of the MoU.
DGGI and NFSU sign an MoU for setting up of digital forensic library
• The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and the National Forensic Sciences University
(NFSU) on 7 February 2023 signed an MoU for setting up of digital forensic laboratories.
• This MoU will help the DGGI in the field of investigation and digital forensics and will assist the
agency for launching effective prosecutions and securing convictions of the guilty.
IISc-Samsung partner for R&D in Electrostatic Discharge Protection
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has partnered with Samsung Semiconductor India Research to
promote research and development in the field of on-chip Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Protection.
• ESD is a sudden and momentary flow of electric current between two electrically charged objects.
• Electrostatic Discharge Protection protects the equipment from electromagnetic waves.
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EESL signed MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle JBC

• Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of Power,
signed a MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (JBC).
• MoU was signed during G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting held in Bengaluru from
5-7 Feb 2023.
• MoU aims to further promote the adoption of energy efficiency and sustainable practices in the
region.
ISRO ties up with Indian Navy to conduct recovery trials for Gaganyan
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) partnered with the Indian Navy to push forward
the Gaganyaan mission.
• ISRO along with the Indian Navy carried out the initial recovery trials of the crew module that will
splash down in the ocean after re-entering Earth's atmosphere from space.
• The trials were conducted in the Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) of the Indian Navy at Kochi.
MoD ties up with L&T for procurement of 41 indigenous Modular Bridges
• The Ministry of Defence on 8 February 2023, signed a contract with Larsen and Toubro for the
procurement of 41 indigenous Modular Bridges for the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army.
• These bridges have been designed and developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) and will be produced by Larsen and Toubro L&T company as a DRDO-
nominated production agency.
Myanmar, Russia sign pact on developing nuclear power
• The governments of Russia and Myanmar on 7 February 2023 signed an agreement for developing
cooperation in the field of using nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes.
• The pact was signed at the Nuclear Technology Information Centre in Yangon, Myanmar, a joint
project between Myanmar’s Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Russian Nuclear Power
Company.
Agriculture Ministry signs MoU to develop digital extension platform
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed an MoU on 6 February 2023, with Digital
Green under a public-private partnership framework to build a national-level digital extension
platform.
• The platform will operate a digital library having material available in different languages and in
different formats which will be helpful to the extension functionaries.
CAG signs MoUs with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan on sidelines of SCO SAI
• Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on 6 Feb'23 signed two MoUs with Tajikistan
and Kazakhstan.
• It was done on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Supreme Audit Institutions
(SCO SAI) Leaders’ meeting in Lucknow.
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• The MoUs are aimed at strengthening cooperation and facilitating the exchange of expertise
including professionals in the field of auditing.
IIT Madras collaborates with ISRO to develop astronaut training module
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with IIT Madras to build training
modules for Indian Spaceflight Program, using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and
mixed reality (MR) technologies.
• The modules will be used to train engineers at ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre to establish a
laboratory based on extended reality (XR) technologies.
Union govt signs MoU to enable primary agricultural credit societies
• The Ministry of Cooperation on 2 February 2023, signed an MoU with the Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology, NABARD and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited to enable
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and provide services by Common Service Centers
(CSC).
• It will enhance the business activities of PACS and help them to become a self-sustaining
economic entity.
MoHUA ties up to develop Waste to Wealth plants in million plus cities
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Engineers India Limited (EIL) have signed
an MoU in February 2023, for construction of waste-to-energy and bio-methanation projects in
million plus cities for "Green Growth" of India.
• India has 59 million plus cities and the ministry has decided to set up solid waste processing
facilities in these million plus cities.
HDFC Bank partners with NIIT for building pipeline of High-Quality
• HDFC Bank has partnered with NIIT Limited for the training of skilled Virtual Relationship
Management professionals for the banking industry.
• The program is designed to build in-demand and advanced sales skills among the learners which
will enable them to acquire new customers for multiple services.
• Any Graduate/Postgraduate with 0-2 years of experience will be eligible for the program.
Reliance announces partnership with Sri Lanka’s Maliban Biscuits
• Reliance Consumer Products Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures
Limited announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka based Maliban Biscuit Limited.
• It was signed to bring Indian consumers a bouquet of domestic and globally recognized consumer
brands and product choices that offer superior value propositions with exceptional quality.
Nagaland govt and Patanjali Foods sign MoU on palm oil cultivation
• Nagaland government and Patanjali Foods Limited have signed MoU for development and area
expansion under palm oil cultivation and processing.
• The MoU was signed 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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• It will bring a big boost for the oil palm growers in the state of Nagaland and the region.
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Govt approves $3.9 billion Hydropower project near China border
• The Indian Govt has approved its largest ever hydropower project in the mountainous
northeastern region- Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP).
• The project bordering China has received an approval of estimated investment of ₹1600 crore.
• The project will be developed by NHPC Limited.
• It is a 2,880-megawatt Dibang project in Arunachal Pradesh.
• The project is estimated to take 9 years to build.
UIDAI implements new security mechanism
• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a new security mechanism.
• It is for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication, and faster detection of spoofing attempts.
• The artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) based security mechanism is now using a
combination of both finger minutia and finger image to check the liveness of the finger print
captured.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 7 National Highway projects
• Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 7 National Highway projects
with an investment of 6500 cr in Chitbada village, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
• With the construction of Ballia Link Expressway it will be possible to reach Patna from Lucknow
through Purvanchal Expressway in just four and a half hours.
• New connectivity route between Ballia-Ara was also announced.
Divorced daughters eligible for family pension
• Now divorced daughters are eligible for family pension and the seven-year service eligibility for
entitlement of pension or family pension has been done away with.
• This was informed by Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Minister Dr. Jitendra while
addressing the 49th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop in New Delhi on 27 Feb 2023.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shivamogga airport
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 February 2023 inaugurated the Shivamogga airport with a
lotus-shaped terminal.
• The new airport has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore.
• The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour.
• He also laid the foundation stone of multiple projects at Shivamogga, including two railway
projects.
Karnataka plans country’s first marina at Byndoor
• 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.
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• The government also will collect the history of the greatest dynasties such as Ganga, Kadamba,
Rashtrakoota, Chalukya, and Hoysala from the Department of Archaeology and develop the
history of tourism in the state
Chatrapati Sambhajinagar to host Women20 Inception Meeting on 27 Feb
• The first meeting of the W20 (Women 20) under India's G20 presidency will be held at Sambhaji
Nagar, Maharashtra on 27-28 February 2023.
• 'Pursuit of Gender Equality, Equity and Dignity for Women-led Development' is the theme of the
meeting.
• W20 (Women 20) is an official engagement group under the G20 which was established during
the Turkish presidency in 2015.
Union Min Jitendra Singh inaugurates 'International Biotech Conclave'
• Union MoS Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on 25 Feb 2023, inaugurated the
'International Biotech Conclave' in Imphal, Manipur.
• It was held along with the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Ethno-pharmacology
and the 10th Congress of the Society for Ethno-pharmacology.
• The theme for the conclave was “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalisation of Traditional
Medicine''.
Union government approves renaming of Aurangabad & Osmanabad
• Maharashtra's Aurangabad and Osmanabad have been renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
and Dharashiv respectively.
• The decision to rename the cities was taken by the Maharashtra government On July 16, 2022.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs on 24 February 2023 approved the proposal.
• Osmanabad derives its name from the last ruler of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
IREDA to set up office in GIFT city to fund Renewable Energy projects
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) announced to establish an office in
Gujarat's GIFT City to finance Renewable Energy projects in foreign currency.
• The office at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, will be classified as
an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost.
MoS R Chandrasekhar launches 2nd Semicon India Future Design Road Show
• Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar
launched the 2nd Semicon India Future Design Roadshow in Bengaluru on 24 Feb 2023.
• The aim is to encourage startups, next-generation innovators, and business leaders to invest in
semiconductor sector in India.
• He also announced the launch of the ChipIN Centre at C-DAC India, Bangalore
EAM's annual flagship event Asia Economic Dialogue begins in Pune
• External Affairs Ministry’s (EAM) annual flagship event on Geoeconomics, Asia Economic Dialogue
began in Pune, Maharashtra on 23 Feb 2023.
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• The 3-day event is being hosted by EAM and Pune International Centre.
• The principal theme for the Dialogue is ‘Asia and the Emerging World Order’.
• More than 44 speakers from various countries will be participating in this Dialogue.
Namami Gange Executive Committee approves projects worth over 1,200 cr
• The Namami Gange Executive Committee has approved 9 Projects, worth over ₹1200 crore for
Pollution abatement in Ganga Basin and Ghat Development.
• It was chaired by NMCG Director General G. Asok Kumar.
• It approved projects for sewage treatment in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
• One project for the development of Atal Ghat Manjhi, Saran, Bihar was approved at the cost of
10 cr.
Kerala HC - 1st in country to publish judgments in regional language
• The Kerala High Court has published two of its recent judgments in Malayalam on 21 February
2023.
• The day (21 February) is also observed as International Mother Language Day.
• With this, Kerala High court became the first high court in the country to publish judgments in
regional language.
• The judgments in Malayalam were uploaded on the court's website just below the English version.
NHAI to explore use of Phosphor-Gypsum in highway construction
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on 22 Feb'23 announced the use of phosphor-gypsum
waste material in the construction of national highways.
• An Indian fertilizer company has constructed a road using phosphor-gypsum, which was
evaluated by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).
• Based on the CRRI report, the NHAI has approved the use of phosphor-gypsum for road
construction.
PM Narendra Modi chairs the 41st edition PRAGATI Interaction meeting
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of the 41st edition of the Pro-Active
Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) Interaction on 22 February 2023.
• In the meeting, nine key infrastructure projects were reviewed and PM Modi also reviewed ‘Mission
Amrit Sarovar’.
• PRAGATI Interaction was launched on 25th March 2015 by PM Modi as a part of the Digital India
program.
Extension of term of 22nd Law Commission of India approved
• The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Twenty-second Law
Commission of India upto 31st August, 2024.
• The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government from time
to time.
• The tenure of the present Twenty-second Law Commission of India ended on 20 February 2023.
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CBI raids 50 locations in Punjab under 'Operation Kanak-2'

• The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches under operation Kanak-2 at around
50 locations in Punjab at the premises of the Food Corporation of India, FCI officials and private
rice millers in an ongoing investigation of a case.
• Incriminating documents and digital devices have been recovered during searches.
• The operation was launched to break the nexus of corruption in FCI.
India to setup a Digital University
• The Ministry of Education and various stakeholders are working to set up the ‘digital university’,
announced in the 2022 Union Budget, by August 2023.
• The university will offer the whole gamut of qualifications certificate programmes, diplomas,
degrees.
• As proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), there won’t be any limit on the number
of seats.
Millet Festival begins in Mumbai from 22 February 2023
• Three-day long Millet Festival began on 22 February 2023 in Mumbai.
• United Nations has declared year 2023 as 'International Year of Nutritious Cereals'.
• As part of it, this festival is being organized by the Marketing Department.
• A book containing comprehensive information about Millet will also be released.
Railways to launch Guru Kirpa Yatra with Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
• Indian Railways will launch Guru Kirpa Yatra on 5th April 2023, from Lucknow with its Bharat
Gaurav Tourist Train.
• During this holy tour, the pilgrims will visit the most prominent revered sites of Sikhism which
includes the five Holy Takhts.
• Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains is being operated by Railways on various famous theme-based
circuits to showcase the cultural heritage of India
Govt approves QC order for mandatory certification of cotton bales
• Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal on 21 February 2023, approved the
Quality Control Order (QCO) for mandatory certification of cotton bales.
• He presided over the fifth interactive meeting with the Textile Advisory Group (TAG) in New Delhi.
• Under the initiative, modern testing facilities would be created through the Bureau Of Indian
Standards.
First nuclear plant of North India to be built in Haryana
• The first nuclear power plant in North India would be built in Gorakhpur, Haryana, according to
Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
• The plant will have capacity of 1,400 MW.
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• The Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), having two units of 700 MW capacity
each of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) of indigenous design, is under implementation
near Gorakhpur village of Haryana.
Country's first ever Frozen Lake Marathon in Ladakh sets world record
• In Ladakh, country's first ever Frozen Lake Marathon on Pangong Tso has been officially
registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's highest Frozen Lake marathon.
• Organised on: 20 Feb'23
• Organised by: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Adventure Sports Foundation
of Ladakh.
• Theme of marathon: The Last Run
• It was organised as part of vibrant village Program.
Fist PM Gati Shakti Workshop for Western & Central Zone held in Goa
• The first PM Gati Shakti regional workshop for the Western and Central Zone was held in Goa on
20 Feb 2023.
• The workshop featured discussions on use cases of National Master Plan (NMP) adoption by
Central Ministries & State Departments for planning.
• The scheme incorporates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments
and was launched on 13 October 2021 by PM Modi.
Union Education minister launches learning-teaching material for kids
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a Learning-Teaching Material ‘Jaadui
Pitara’ for foundational years of children in New Delhi on 20 February 2023.
• It was launched under the National Curriculum Framework for foundational stage – 2022.
• It comprises of playbooks, activity books, flash cards, posters depicting various stories, games,
puzzles, puppets and many more items.
Delhi Metro launches first-ever Train Control & Supervision System
• The first indigenously developed Train Control and Supervision System was launched on 18
February 2023, for operations on the Red Line of Delhi Metro.
• The Automatic Train Supervision System (i-ATS) has been developed by a joint team of Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
• The i-ATS is a computer-based system that will manage train operations.
Union Minister Rupala unveils 3rd phase of Sagar Parikrama from Hazira
• The Union Minister Parshottam Rupala unveiled the of Sagar Parikrama began at Hazira port in
Surat on 19 Feb'23.
• It is a platform to establish direct communication with all the stakeholders of the fisheries
including the fishermen and bring solutions to the problems faced by them.
• The 3-day parikrama will culminate at Mumbai on 21 Feb'23.
India achieves more than 15 thousand transplants for first time
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• India achieved more than 15,000 transplants for the first time in a year in 2022.
• Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan announced this during National Organ and Tissue Transplant
Organisation Scientific Dialogue held on 19 Feb'23.
• An annual increase of 27% in transplant numbers has been observed.
• There is a fast resurgence in transplant activities post-COVID.
SII to establish centre of excellence for Infectious Diseases
• The Serum Institute of India(SII) has announced the establishment of a Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness.
• It will be located at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad.
• It is being set up for providing the community with a centralized location for information,
resources, and support during times of public health emergencies.
First G20 meeting of Finance Ministers to be held on 24 February
• The first G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) under the G20
Indian Presidency will be held on the 24th and 25th of February in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will jointly chair this
meeting.
• Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the G20 FMCBG meeting.
MEA launches 'mPassport Police App' to expedite police verification
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched in February 2023, the 'mPassport Police App'
to expedite the process of police verification of passport issuance.
• It was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the 76th Raising Day Parade of Delhi
Police.
• The app will allow police personnel to submit digital and paperless verification reports in 5 days.
Dept of Pension & Pensioners Welfare to hold nationwide Pension Adalat
• The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare will hold a nationwide Pension Adalat on 17
March'23 through video conferences.
• Its objective is the resolution of pensioners' grievances within the framework of extant policy
guidelines.
• Through this, the department will focus on speeding the settlement of cases, especially the cases
of super Senior Citizens and family pension cases.
49th meeting of GST Council is being held in New Delhi
• The 49th meeting of the GST Council is being held in New Delhi on 18 Feb'23.
• It will be chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• Along with the Union Finance Minister, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary,
Finance Ministers of States & UTs (with legislature) are also attending the meeting.
• The last GST council meeting was held on 22 Dec'22, which was the 48th meeting.
Govt declares KTF and J&K Ghaznavi Force as terrorist organizations
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• The Home Ministry has declared Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), and Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi
Force as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967.
• The KTF is a militant outfit that aims at reviving terrorism in Punjab.
• J&K Ghaznavi Force has been found involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and smuggling and
carrying out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Home Ministry declared Harwinder Singh Sandhu as a terrorist
• Ministry of Home Affairs has declared Harwinder Singh Sandhu 'Rinda' as a terrorist on 17 Feb'23.
• He has been associated with the terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa International and is
presently based in Lahore, Pakistan.
• He has been found involved in various terrorist activities, particularly in Punjab.
• He has been declared terrorist under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
UIDAI launched AI Chatbot 'Aadhaar Mitra' for Aadhar related queries
• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in February 2023, launched a new chatbot
'Aadhaar Mitra' to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card.
• It is Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-a based chatbot and can answer queries
related to Aadhaar enrolment number, PVC Card order status, and complaint status, among other
things.
Min of Textiles to organise 'Technotex 2023' from 22-24 Feb in Mumbai
• Ministry of Textiles is going to organize 10th ‘Technotex 2023: Envisioning Indian Technical
Textiles@ 2047’ event, to be held from 22nd to 24th February 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The first edition of Technotex was organized in 2011.
• Technotex 2023 would comprise of International Exhibition, Conference and Seminars, CEO’s
Forum, Investor Discussions, Country and State Sessions.
AIIMS Rishikesh conducts trial of delivering TB medicines using drones
• ALL India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh in Feb 2023, conducted a successful trial
for transporting Tuberculosis (TB) medicines with the help of a drone to the district hospital in
Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.
• Drone start-up company TechEagle's 'Vertiplane X3' drone model was used in the trial and
delivered 3 kg of tuberculosis medicines to the hospital.
Divya Kala Mela 2023 is being organised in Mumbai
• It is being organised from 16 to 25 Feb'23 in Mumbai’s MMRDA Grounds.
• Divyangjan Empowerment Dept. and National Handicapped Finance and Development
Corporation are organising it.
• It is an unique exhibition cum sale of products made by divyang entrepreneurs and artisans.
• It is showcasing products made by around 200 divyang artisans from 24 States and Union
Territories.
PM virtually inaugurates Jal Jan Abhiyan in Rajasthan
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan in Abu Road in Sirohi
district of Rajasthan on 16 Feb'23.
• The main objective of this campaign is to plant trees along with water harvesting and motivate
people for water conservation.
• This campaign has been started by the Brahma Kumaris organisation and the Ministry of Jal
Shakti.
India’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant to be set up in Pune
• The Government of India is to set up the first waste-to-hydrogen plant at a cost of Rs 430 crores
in Pune.
• The plant will be built by a private company Green Billion Limited.
• The company has signed an agreement with the Pune Municipal Corporation for 30 years.
• The objective of the plant is to treat 350 tonnes of solid waste daily. From this, it will produce ten
tonnes of Hydrogen every day
RBI announced 2nd global hackathon 'HARBINGER 2023'
• The Reserve Bank of India, on 14 Feb'23, announced its 2nd global hackathon called 'Harbinger
2023 - Innovation for Transformation'.
• The theme of the hackathon is 'Inclusive Digital Services'.
• It will be conducted in 4 segments namely Digital Banking, regulations, transactions, and the use
of blockchain in transactions.
• The winner will get Rs 40 lakhs and the runner-up will get Rs 20 lakhs.
AICTE & BPRD jointly launched a national level hackathon, KAVACH-2023
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Bureau of Police Research and
Development (BPRD) jointly launched a national-level hackathon, KAVACH-2023, to tackle cyber
threats and provide effective solutions.
• It is being held to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber
security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century.
Govt approves strengthening cooperative movement through 2 lakh PACS
• Govt. has approved strengthening the cooperative movement in the country and deepening its
reach up to the grassroots.
• For this, initially 2 lakh multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), dairy and fisheries
cooperative will be established in each uncovered Panchayat.
• They will be established in the next 5 years.
• This will enable cooperatives to modernise infrastructure.
G20 culture working group meeting to be held in Khajuraho from 22 Feb
• The first Culture Working Group meet will be held in Madhya Pradesh’s temple town Khujaraho
from 22 to 25 February 2023.
• The theme of the event is “Protection and Restitution of Cultural Property".
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• The event will also have an exhibition which will be organized at the Maharaja Chhatrasal
Convention Centre, which will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Culture G Kishan Reddy.
Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in Kota, Rajasthan
• In Rajasthan, Science Center and Planetarium will be constructed in Kota. It will be one of the
best science centers and planetariums in the world.
• An MoU was signed on 15 February 2023, between the National Council of Science Museums
(NCSM) and the Govt of Rajasthan for construction of the center.
• There are 24 science centers or museums of NCSM, located in different states in India.
HAL unveiles next gen supersonic trainer HLFT-42 at Aero India 2023
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has unveiled the design of a new supersonic jet trainer
HLFT-42 for combat aircraft training of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Aero India 2023.
• The aircraft carries the tagline 'the storm is coming' and will be used to comprehensively prepare
fighter pilots to operate fifth-generation fighter jets.
• It is equipped with a Fly by Wire (FBW) control system.
Union Health Ministry organises 'Cycle for Health' cyclathon at LHMC
• The Union Health Ministry on 14 February 2023, organised a cyclathon ‘Cycle for Health’, at Lady
Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi.
• It was organized as part of the ongoing ‘Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar’ year-long campaign
launched in November 2022 which aims to promote and enhance awareness surrounding healthy
living.
• Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also participated in the event.
Govt launches 'Khanan Prahari' and CMSMS to curb unauthorized mining
• The government has launched a mobile app ‘Khanan Prahari’ and a web app Coal Mine
Surveillance and Management System. (CMSMS) for reporting unauthorized coal mining
activities.
• It was launched to curb illegal mining and take transparent action as an e-Governance initiative
of the government on the use of Space Technology.
• As of Jan 2023, 462 cases have been reported on the Apps.
India's first AC double decker electric bus inducted in Mumbai
• India's first air-conditioned double-decker electric bus was inducted into the fleet of Mumbai's
BEST transport body on 13 Feb 2023.
• The will be registered at the Regional Transport Office before it hits the road for the public.
• The fare of these buses will be the same which is applicable for single-decker AC buses.
PM Modi to inaugurate 'Aadi Mahotsav' in Delhi on Feb 16
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a 15-day 'Aadi Mahotsav' at the Major Dhyan
Chand National Stadium, Delhi, on February 16, 2023.
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• Around 1,000 tribal artisans and artists from 28 states and Union territories will participate in the
festival.
• They include tribal cooks from 19 states and UTs for which 20 food stalls are being set up.
Bengal to host India International Seafood Show from Feb 15 to 17
• The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in Kolkata from
February 15 to February 17, 2023.
• It will showcase the country’s tremendous strides in the seafood sector.
• The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), in association with the Seafood
Exporters Association of India, will be jointly hosting the event at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan.
Paytm launches G20-theme QR Code to celebrate India's G20 presidency
• Paytm has launched a special G20-theme QR Code to celebrate India's G20 presidency and the
country's leadership in mobile payments.
• It was launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the 'Digital Payments Utsav' 2023.
• The special commemorative QR Code features logos of MeitY's 'DigiDhan Mission', along with
those of the G20 2023 and 75th year of India's independence.
India's 1st National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre to be built in Delhi
• GA Infra Pvt Ltd has been awarded the contract for designing and constructing the country’s first
National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre in February 2023.
• The centre will be located at the Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station in Delhi and built on a Public-
Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• The centre will provide training and capacity-building opportunities for metro rail professionals.
Govt to set up Bima Sugam portal for general insurance business
• The union govt has announced to set up of a 'Bima Sugam portal' to address the existing
protection gap across life, health, and general insurance businesses in the country.
• It is expected to improve the accessibility and ease of purchasing insurance for policyholders.
• The portal will provide a platform where insurers, distribution networks, and policyholders can
meet virtually.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the 1,400 kilometres long Delhi-
Mumbai expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa on 12 February 2023.
• The 246-kilometre Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch of the expressway will cut down the travel time
from Delhi to Jaipur from 5 to 3.5 hours.
• Delhi Mumbai Expressway will be India's longest expressway with a length of 1,386 km.
2-day G-20 empower inception meeting held in Agra on 11 and 12 Feb
• The inception meeting of G-20 empower group of Ministry of Women and Child development was
held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on 11 and 12 February 2023.
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• The theme of the meeting was "Empowering Women to Lead across Sectors: Role of Digital
Skilling and Future Skills."
• An exhibition “Products and Services by Women at the Grassroots" was also held during the event.
Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates AMRITPEX 2023
• The Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 - National Philatelic Exhibition
on 11 February 2023.
• The themes of the exhibition include Amrit Mahotsav of Independence and New India, women
power, youth power, nature and wildlife, and culture and history of India.
• The Department of Posts also released a commemorative postage stamp during the event.
PM Narendra Modi flags off 2 Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 February 2023, flagged off two Vande Bharat trains from
Mumbai to Shirdi and Solapur.
• The first Vande Bharat train in Maharashtra connects Mumbai to Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
• With the commissioning of the two trains, the number of Vande Bharat Express trains running
from Mumbai has increased to three, taking the number to 10 in the country.
Ministry of Culture to organise Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav-2023
• Union Ministry of Culture is going to organise Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav-2023 at Azad Maidan
in Mumbai, from 11th to 19th February 2023.
• The Mahotsav aims to promote National Unity and integrity through cultural exchange.
• More than 350 folk and tribal artists from all over India along with local folk artists, transgender
and differently-abled artists will be participating in the event.
Skye Air launched India’s first traffic management system for drones
• Skye Air launched India’s First Traffic Management System for Drones.
• It will allow drone operators to plan routes, make flight plans and assess risks before running
drone-based operations
• The solution, called Skye UTM, is a first-of-its-kind for India.
• Skye UTM is a Cloud-based aerial traffic management system that integrates unmanned air
traffic with manned aviation airspace.
MMTC-PAMP launches digital silver
• MMTC-PAMP, a joint venture between state-owned MMTC Ltd and Switzerland-based bullion
brand Products Artistiques Metaux Precieux (PAMP), on 9 February 2023, announced the launch
of digital silver.
• The digital silver can be purchased for as low as Rs 1.
• MMTC-PAMP is the first Indian gold and silver refiner to get international accreditation from the
London Bullion Market Association.
Union Minister Virendra Kumar dedicates to nation 25 ATF
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• Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar dedicated to the nation 25 Addiction
Treatment Facilities (ATF) under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in New Delhi on 9 Feb 2023.
• The scheme aims to bridge the gap between drug abuse victims and the treatment facility
dedicated to them.
• The department of social justice and empowerment launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
in August 2020.
Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet begins at Ahmedabad in Gujarat
• A two-day Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet began on 9 February 2023, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• The meeting aims to focus on promoting solidarity among cities to find common solutions that
are in sync with the overall objectives of the G20.
• Over 30 international cities are participating in the two-day event to discuss the sustainable
development of cities.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurates Mission Antyodaya Survey 2022
• Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Mission Antyodaya
Survey (MAS) 2022-23 in New Delhi on 9 February 2023.
• The ministry has been conducting the survey across all Gram Panchayats in the country since
2017-18.
• The purpose of this survey is to transform lives and livelihoods of people to measurable outcomes
through convergence of various schemes.
Ashwini Vaishnav launches 'Digital Payments Utsav'
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launched the 'Digital Payments Utsav' in New Delhi on 9
February, 2023.
• It will focus on G-20 Digital Economy Working Group event cities, namely Lucknow, Hyderabad,
Pune and Bengaluru.
• G-20 co-branded QR codes and a coffee table book showcasing India's journey to global
leadership in digital payments and digital inclusion were released at the event.
Govt. to open Integrative Medicine Centres in all government hospitals
• The government will open Integrative Medicine Centres in all government hospitals across the
country.
• The Centers will treat patients using both ayurveda and modern medicine.
• This was announced during the inauguration of Integrative Medicine Centre at Safdarjang
Hospital in New Delhi on 7 Feb'23.
• Both Health and Ayush Ministries have joined hands for this initiative.
Reliance Jio and GSMA unveil Digital Skills Initiative in India
• Reliance Jio in collaboration with GSMA has unveiled a nationwide Digital Skill initiative.
• This collaborative effort intends to provide rural women and people from low-income groups with
training based on their specific needs.
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• Based on research on digital skill gaps, India-specific digital skills training toolkits have been
created.
• Initiative is currently being implemented in 10 states.
Visva-Bharati University to be world's 1st Living Heritage University
• Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, is set to become the world's
first "living heritage university".
• The university is expected to receive the heritage tag from UNESCO in April or May 2023.
• The institute was granted the status of a Central University in the year 1951 through a Central Act.
• It is the only university whose Chancellor is the PM of India.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’
• Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav in February 2023,
launched the ‘Save Wetlands Campaign.'
• The campaign is based on a "whole of society" approach to wetland conservation.
• It provides an opportunity to sensitise people about the value of wetlands, increase the coverage
of wetlands and citizen participation for wetland conservation.
Yuva Sangam registration portal launched
• Yuva Sangam registration portal was launched in New Delhi on 6 Feb 2023.
• Yuva Sangam is an initiative to build close ties between the youth of the North East Region and
rest of India under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• Under the initiative over 20 thousand youth will travel across the country and gain a unique
opportunity of cross-cultural learning.
Reliance unveils India's 1st hydrogen combustion engine for heavy duty
• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on 6 February 2023, unveiled India's first Hydrogen Internal
Combustion Engine technology solution for heavy duty trucks.
• It was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Energy Week in Bangalore.
• The Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) powered trucks will emit near zero emissions
and reduce noise.
Central govt blocks loan apps Kissht and PayU's LazyPay
• Digital loan apps LazyPay and Kissht have been banned by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY’s) on February 5, 2023.
• The central govt also blocked 232 such apps involved in unauthorized loan services, betting, and
gambling.
• Kissht app is backed by Vertex Growth and Brunei Investment and is valued at over $450 million.
Indian Railways launches WhatsApp food delivery facility 'Zoop'
• The Indian Railways has started WhatsApp Communication ''Zoop' for railway passengers to
order food through e-catering services to make e-catering services more customer-centric.
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• Passengers will be able to order food online through WhatsApp while undertaking a journey by
using their PNR number.
• Zoop App assists passengers to order food delivery in trains from restaurants at railway stations.
NTPC hosts G20 international seminar on CCUS
• NTPC Ltd. hosted a seminar on ‘Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage’ at the First Energy
Transitions Working Group meeting in Bengaluru.
• The study Report on “Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Technology Gaps and
International Collaboration” was unveiled during the event.
• A 3D model of NTPC's flagship project on Methanol Synthesis from Flue Gas CO2 was displayed
at the event.
CAG to host 6th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SAI Leaders' Meet
• The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, CAG, is going to host the 6th Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders' Meeting in Lucknow
on February 6, 2023.
• CAG Girish Chandra Murmu will lead the discussions on the theme “Integrating Emerging
Technologies in Audit”.
• Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel will inaugurate the meeting.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chairs CEO Conclave at PLASTINDIA 2023
• Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
chaired the CEO Conclave at PLASTINDIA 2023.
• The conference was attended by more than 90 CEOs from the plastics industry both from India
and abroad.
• The 11th International Plastics Exhibition and Conclave was organized from February 1 to 5, 2023
at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
15th Standing Committee of Central Zonal Council meet held in Dehradun
• The 15th meeting of the standing committee of the Central Zonal Council was organised in
Dehradun on 4 Feb 2023.
• The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu.
• The discussion was held on providing banking facilities within a radius of five kilometres in remote
villages and emphasis was also laid on increasing mobile connectivity through Bharat Net.
Digital India Mobile Van launched
• It was launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi.
• It's objective is to spread awareness of Digital India initiatives and also to spread the word about
the G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG).
• Lucknow is the first destination of the van where G20 DEWG’s first meet is being held.
• It will tour various other cities in the country as well.
India to host global energy meet in Bengaluru in February 2023
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day India Energy Week in Bengaluru in
February 2023.
• PM Modi will also attend a plenary meeting and hold a round table meeting with CEOs.
• The event is estimated to have more than 650 exhibitors and will see participation from 34
ministers from across countries.
• India target to achieve 20 per cent from earlier 2030 to now 2025-26.
Azad Engineering is India's 1st supplier of parts for nuclear turbine

• Azad Engineering Private Limited has been approved as the first Indian company to supply critical
rotating parts for nuclear turbines in February 2023.
• It has signed a long-term supply agreement with General Electric (GE) Steam Power for the supply
of nuclear turbine parts.
• These will be assembled on nuclear turbines manufactured in Belfort, France.
IIT Madras to get Rs 242 cr grant for research on Lab Grown Diamonds
• The Indian Institute of Technology Madras will be provided a grant of Rs 242 crore over a period
of five years to carry out research on Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD).
• It will encourage indigenous production of LGD seeds, and machines and reduce import
dependence.
• The government has proposed to cut duty on the import of 'seeds', used as raw material for lab-
grown diamonds.
First tourism working group meeting to be held in Gujarat from 7 Feb
• The first Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting will be held at Dhordo in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat
from 7th to 9th of February 2023.
• It will focus on Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, Tourism MSMEs, and Destination
Management.
• The meeting will be attended by officials from G-20 Countries, invited countries, and
representatives of various international organizations
India’s 1st Hydrogen train will come by Dec 2023 on Heritage Routes
• The Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Indian Railways will
be introducing hydrogen and electric trains to the eight heritage routes in the country by
December 2023.
• These hydrogen trains will include the modified version of steam engines, that will be back on
tracks, equipped with vintage sirens and green steam vapours.
India lists Abdul Rehman Makki as UN-listed terrorist
• India has listed Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki as an UN-listed terrorist.
• The development came after the United Nations Security Council listed the Lashkar-e-Taiba's
deputy chief Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist under its ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida
Sanctions Committee.
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• Abdul Rehman Makki, was already listed by India and US as a terrorist under their domestic laws.
MeitY Secretary inaugurates G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill
• The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Alkesh Kumar
Sharma inaugurated the G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill for more than 400 domestic and
international participants under India’s G20 presidency.
• The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) conducted the Cyber Security
Exercise and drill in hybrid mode (Physical and Virtual).
PM to participate in Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for
World Peace at Barpeta in Assam on 3rd February 2023.
• Paramguru Krishnaguru Ishwar established the Krishnaguru Sevashram in 1974, at Nasatra village
in Barpeta, Assam.
• He is the ninth descendant of Mahavaishnab Manohardeva, who was a follower of the great
Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva.
Tourism minister launches Visit India Year 2023 initiative
• Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the Visit India Year-2023 initiative in New Delhi
on 31 January 2023 and also unveiled its logo.
• The Tourism Minister also unveiled the logo of the campaign which is inspired by the image of
'Namaste'.
• The campaign aims to encourage travel in the country that currently holds the G-20 presidency.
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism.
J. Scindia inaugurates IndiaOne Air’s regional connectivity scheme
• Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 31 January 2023, inaugurated IndiaOne Air’s
Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Flight Operations for Jamshedpur-Kolkata under the UDAN
scheme.
• As per Aviation Ministry, 1.15 crore people who have never undertaken flight service have been
benefited through the UDAN Yojana.
• UDAN 4.2 round devoted completely to regional and last-mile connectivity.
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NASA to name first woman as agency's science chief
• NASA has picked Nicola Fox, a longtime solar scientist who heads its heliophysics division to
become the U.S. space agency's science chief.
• She will be the first woman named to serve in the role.
• She is a former top scientist on the Parker Solar Probe mission studying the sun.
• Fox will lead NASA's science directorate, a unit with an annual budget of roughly $7 billion.
Shailesh Pathak appointed FICCI Secretary General

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced the
appointment of former bureaucrat Shailesh Pathak as its Secretary General from 1 March 2023.
• He has worked with the government as an IAS officer.
• FICCI also announced that Arun Chawla, Director General, will superannuate on June 30, 2023
and transition to an advisory role.
Lt Gen RS Reen takes over as Director General Quality Assurance (DGQA)
• Lt Gen RS Reen took over as Director General Quality Assurance on 24 Feb'23.
• A 1986-batch officer, Lt Gen Reen is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
• He completed his BE (Electrical) from National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.
• He was a senior faculty at Defence Institute of Quality Assurance, Bengaluru.
• He headed the DQA(L) as Addt. Director General (Electronics).
CAG Girish Chandra Murmu selected as External Auditor of ILO in Geneva
• Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu has been selected as External
Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva for a four-year term from 2024
to 2027.
• CAG will succeed Supreme Audit Institution of Philippines as External Auditor.
• CAG was appointed for its high standing on professionalism, global audit experience and strong
national credentials.
Aramane Giridhar gets extension as Defence Secretary
• Defence Secretary Aramane Giridhar has been given extension in service till October 2024.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his extension in service as Secretary,
Department of Defence, beyond the age of superannuation for a period upto 31st of October,
2024.
• Mr. Giridhar is a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Rajeev Raghuvanshi appointed as new Drug Controller General of India
• Mr Rajeev Raghuvanshi has been appointed as the new Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)
on 22 February 2023.
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• He succeeded Dr VG Somani as DCGI who was on this post since 2019.

• he had worked with Ranbaxy and Dr Reddy laboratories.
• His expertise lies in dosage form design and development.
• For his contribution, Dr Reddy's Labs has twice awarded him with "Dr Reddy's Excellence Award".
Dmitry Dmitruk appointed Indian boxing team's foreign coach
• The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) appointed Dmitry Dmitruk as it new foreign coach on 21
February 2023.
• He has been associated with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) as well as the Irish
National junior teams for 12 years.
• He will work with both men and women boxers alongside the Indian coaches, including men’s
chief coach C.A. Kuttappa and women’s head coach Bhaskar Bhatt.
Rajesh Rai appointed new CMD of Indian Telephone Industries (ITI)
• The Union government appointed Rajesh Rai as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) for a period of five years on February 21, 2023.
• ITI Limited is a govt owned company in the telecommunications technology segment established
as a departmental factory in 1948.
• It has manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, Naini, Rae Bareli, Mankapur, and Palakkad.
UN Social Development Commission elects Ruchira Kamboj its Chair
• Ruchira Kamboj was elected chair at the opening session of the 62nd session of the UN
Commission for Social Development held in New York.
• She is an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1987 batch.
• She is currently serving as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations since August
2022.
Tata Motors VP Rajan Amba appointed as MD of Jaguar Land Rover India
• Rajan Amba, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Customer Care, Tata Motors, has been
appointed as the Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover India in February 2023.
• He will be replacing Rohit Suri, who announced his retirement from the position of MD and
President back in January 2023.
• He started his career in 1990 and worked at Nike, Titan Watches, and Levi Strauss companies.
Ayushmann Khurrana named UNICEF's National Ambassador for Child Rights
• Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the National Ambassador of the
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) India on Feb 19, 2023.
• Ayushmann was also appointed as UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate in September 2020 to
advocate for ending violence against children and promoting child rights.
• As a national ambassador, He will help UNICEF ensure the rights of all children.
Ramesh Bais takes oath as Governor of Maharashtra
• Ramesh Bais took oath as the 22nd Governor of Maharashtra on 18 Feb'23.
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• He has replaced Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

• Previously, he was the Governor of Jharkhand.
• He had earlier served as the Union Minister of State for Steel and Mines, Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Information and Broadcasting, and Environment and Forests - independent charge.
• He was a 7 time BJP MP from Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
Chetan Sharma step down as Chief Selector of Indian cricket team
• Chetan Sharma, chairman of the senior men’s selection committee, has submitted his resignation
to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.
• He did this following a sting operation by a private news channel.
• The resignation has been accepted by the Indian cricket board.
• S Sharath, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola and Shiv Sunder are the other 4 selectors in the 5-
member selection committee.
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar to be new Vice Chief of Indian Army
• Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, while
incumbent Lt Gen B S Raju appointed as South Western Army Commander.
• He is serving as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) in the Army Headquarters at present.
• Lt Gen Kumar is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
• He was commissioned into the 1 Assam Regiment in June 1985.
World Bank President David Malpass announces his resignation
• World Bank chief David Malpass announced on 16 Febuary 2023 that he would step down from
his post.
• He was selected as 13th President of the World Bank Group by its Board of Executive Directors on
April 5, 2019.
• He served as an economic advisor to Donald Trump in 2017 and also served as Under Secretary
of the Treasury for International Affairs at the Treasury Department.
Indian-American Neal Mohan appointed new CEO of YouTube
• YouTube Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Susan Wojcicki stepped from her post on 16 Feb 2023 and
will be replaced by Neal Mohan.
• She was previously senior vice president for ad products at Google and became the CEO of
YouTube in 2014.
• Mohan, a Stanford graduate, joined Google in 2008 and is the chief product officer at YouTube,
where he has been focusing on building YouTube Shorts and Music.
Justice Sonia Gokani took oath as Chief Justice of Gujarat HC
• Justice Sonia Gokani took oath as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court on 16 February 2023.
• The oath was administered to her by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat.
• She became the first woman to head the Gujarat High court.
• Chief Justice Gokani, is the senior most judge at the Gujarat High Court.
• She is due to retire on 25 February 2023.
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Justice Sandeep Mehta takes oath as Chief Justice of Gauhati HC

• Justice Sandeep Mehta on 15 February 2023 took the oath as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High
Court.
• He took the place of Justice RM Chhaya who retired recently from the post.
• Previously, he was the Judge of the Rajasthan High Court.
• He was appointed as Judge of the Rajasthan High Court on the 30th of May, 2011, and is due to
retire on the 10th of January, 2025.
Aniket Sunil Talati takes over as new President of ICAI
• The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) elected its new president and
vice president in February 2023.
• For the 2023-24 term, Aniket Sunil Talati will serve as the President of ICAI, while Ranjeet Kumar
Agarwal will be the accounting body’s vice president.
• Aniket Sunil Talati also serve as the Director of the ICAI Accounting Research Foundation (ICAI
ARF).
Mohammad Shahabuddin elected new President of Bangladesh
• The Election Commission of Bangladesh on 13 February 2023, announced that the Awami League
party nominee, Mohammad Shahabuddin was elected unopposed as the 22nd president of
Bangladesh.
• He was the only candidate to file his nomination after the time for nomination and withdrawal
was over.
• He will replace incumbent President Mohammad Abdul Hamid, the longest-serving president of
the country.
President Draupadi Murmu appoints new governors in 13 states
• President Murmu appointed 13 new Governors on 12 Feb'23.
• Newly appointed Governors and state of appointment:
• Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram: Arunachal Pradesh
• Lakshman Prasad Acharya: Sikkim
• C P Radhakrishnan: Jharkhand
• Shiv Pratap Shukla: Himachal Pradesh
• S. Abdul Nazeer: Andhra Pradesh
• G.C. Kataria: Assam
• Anusuiya Uikye: Manipur
• La. Ganesan: Nagaland
• Phagu Chauhan: Meghalaya.
President Draupadi Murmu appoints new governors in 13 states
• President 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 2023.
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• C.P. Radhakrishnan has been appointed as Governor of Jharkhand in place of Ramesh Bais who
was appointed as Governor of Maharashtra.
• GC Kataria was appointed Governor of Assam.
Govt appoints two new Supreme Court judges
• The Central government has appointed two new Supreme Court judges, taking the top court's
strength to its maximum of 34 judges.
• The appointment was approved on 11 Feb'23 by the govt.
• Appointed Judges:
• Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court
• Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court
• Their names was recommended by the collegium headed by Chief Justice of India.
Satyanarayana Raju appointed as the new MD & CEO of Canara Bank
• The Union government on 7 February 2023 appointed K Satyanarayana Raju as the managing
director and CEO of Canara bank.
• He will replace LV Prabhakar, who resigned from his post on December 31, 2022.
• He has also served Canara bank as executive director since 10th March 2021.
• He joined erstwhile Vijaya Bank in 1988 and served as chief general manager in Bank of Baroda.
Centre appoints 5 judges to Supreme Court of India
• Centre has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court (SC).
• Now total strength of judges in SC has increased to 32.
• Appointed Judges:
• Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice Rajasthan High Court (HC)
• Justice Sanjay Karol, Chief Justice Patna HC
• Justice P. V. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice Manipur HC
• Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Judge, Patna HC
• Justice Manoj Misra, Judge, Allahabad HC
Indian-American Apsara Iyer elected as President of Harvard Law Review
• Indian-American student at Harvard Law School, Apsara Iyer has been elected president of the
prestigious Harvard Law Review.
• She became the first Indian-American woman to be named to the position in the 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.
Shamika Ravi appointed as member of EAC-PM
• Shamika Ravi has been appointed as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime
Minister (EAC-PM).
• She is an economics professor and researcher.
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• She is currently non-resident senior fellow of the governance studies program at the Brookings
Institution Washington D.C.
• EAC-PM, chaired by economist Bibek Debroy, currently has one member and six part-time
members.
Mahindra Finance names Raul Rebello as MD and CEO-designate
• Mahindra Finance has appointed Raul Rebello as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Designate.
• Raul Rebello is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the company and will take charge as MD
and CEO when Ramesh Iyer retires on 29th April 2024.
• He previously served in Axis Bank for 19 years where he was the Executive Vice President and
Head of Rural Lending and Financial Inclusion.
Indian-Americans become members of key House committees in US
• House Committee on intelligence: Congressman Dr. Ami Bera.
• Committee on strategic competition between the US and China: Raja Krishnamoorthi- elected
representative from Illinois.
• Subcommittee on immigration: Pramila Jayapal- representative from Washington state.
• Committees on homeland security and small business: Shri Thanedar- Congressman from
Michigan.
RBI appoints V Ramachandra as member of Advisory Committee of SIFL
• The Reserve Bank in February 2023, appointed V Ramachandra, former chief general manager of
Canara Bank, as a member of the Advisory Committee of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited
(SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Limited (SEFL).
• The RBI had created a three-member advisory council to support the administrator of SIFL & SEFL
after replacing the boards of SIFL and SEFL in October 2021.
Morgan Stanley names Arun Kohli new country head for India
• Morgan Stanley has appointed Arun Kohli as the new India head in February 2023.
• With the bank since 2007, Kohli will relocate to Mumbai from London where he headed the
Morgan Stanley's post-Brexit strategy and implemented growth strategies across markets in the
region.
• The bank had picked Kamal Yadav and Sachin Wagle as co-heads of investment banking in the
country in 2021.
Equatorial Guinea appoints Manuela Roka Botey as first female PM
• Equatorial Guinea has appointed Manuela Roka Botey as prime minister. She became the first
woman in the country to hold the position.
• President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled the country since 1979, announced
the appointment.
• She was the education minister and joined the government in 2020.
• She replaces Francisco Pascual Obama Asue, who has been in the position since 2016.
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Prashant Agrawal appointed next ambassador of India to Laos

• Prashant Agrawal has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Lao People’s
Democratic Republic.
• Presently, he is serving as the High Commissioner of India to Namibia.
• He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1998 and served in India's Missions in Paris, Port Louis, and
Bangkok.
• IFS officer M Subbarayudu has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to
Namibia.
Major General Girish Kalia takes over elite Vajr Division
• In Jammu and Kashmir, Major General Girish Kalia on 1 Feb'23 took over the charge as General
Officer Commanding of the elite Vajr Division from Major General Abhijit S Pendharkar.
• He was commissioned on 14 Dec 1991 from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun into MADRAS
Regiment.
• Prior to this at he was working at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
• He received Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.
Dr. Rajeev Singh appointed as new Drugs Controller General of India
• The Union Public Service Commission has recommended the name of Dr. Rajeev Singh
Raghuvanshi as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
• He will replace Dr. VG Somani who was appointed as the Drugs Controller General of India in
August 2019.
• DCGI heads the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), which is responsible for
ensuring the quality of drug supply in India.
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Stock market commentator Ashwani Gujral passes away
• Noted equity analyst Ashwani Gujral passed away in February 2023.
• Gujral featured prominently on major business channels like ETNow, CNBC-TV18.
• He used to feature on the exclusive panel of ETNow to provide technical analysis and market
outlook on a daily basis.
• Previously, he used to provide stock market analysis on CNBC-TV18.
Former Academy President Walter Mirisch passes away
• The Former president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences or The Oscars, Walter
Mirisch, passed away on 25 Feb 2023.
• He served four terms as president of the Academy, from 1973-77, and 15 years as governor of the
Academy.
• He won the Academy Award for his movie 'In the Heat of the Night (1967).'
• He was also known for movies such as ‘The Apartment, and 'West Side Story.'
Dr. Kanak Rele the Iron Lady who revived Mohiniyattam passes away
• Dr. Kanak Rele, a world-renowned dancer and Mohiniyattam exponent, Passed away on 22
February 2023.
• She established the Nalanda Dance Research Centre and the Nalanda Nritya Kala
Mahavidyalaya, which pioneered dance research.
• She taught hundreds of students and brought classical dance to the masses.
• She has received Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Kalidas Samman and Sangeet Natak Akademi
Award.
Malayalam comedian and TV anchor Subi Suresh passes away
• Popular Malayalam actress, comedian, and TV anchor Subi Suresh passed away in Kochi, Kerala
on February 22, 2023.
• The actor made her silver screen debut with Kanaka Simhasanam.
• She went on to act in over 20 films, including Panchavarnathatha, Drama, 101 Weddings,
Grihanathan, Happy Husbands, Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Thaksara Lahala and Lucky Jokers.
Emmy-nominated actress Barbara Bosson passes away
• Emmy-nominated actress Barbara Bosson passed away on 21 February 2023.
• Her first feature film was 'the Bullitt' in 1968.
• She is well known for her roles as the divorcee Fay Furillo in the 1980s NBC television series 'Hill
Street Blues' for which she received Emmy Awards nominations in five consecutive years.
• She also starred in the 1970s series 'Richie Brockelman, Private Eye' as Sharon.
Former Gujarat governor Om Prakash Kohli passes away
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• Former Gujarat governor and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Om Prakash Kohli
passed away on 20 February 2023.
• He was the 19th governor of Gujarat from 2014 to 2019.
• While presiding as Gujarat governor, he also served as the governor of Madya Pradesh and Goa.
• He served in the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2000 and chaired the housing committee, among
other committee memberships.
Actor-politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passes away
• Tollywood actor and politician Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away in Bengaluru on 19
February 2023.
• He was a grandson of Veteran Telugu actor and former Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri. NT
Rama Rao.
• Ratna made his debut with Okato Number Kurraadu (2002).
• He worked in films like Yuva Rathna, Taarak, and Bhadradri Ramudu.
• He received a Nandi Award for the film Amaravathi (2009).
Tulsidas Balaram, legendary Indian footballer, passes away
• legendary Indian footballer, Tulsidas Balaram passed away on 17 Feb 2023.
• He played in two Olympics in 1956 and 1960 and was part of the team which won the Asian Games
gold in Jakarta in 1962.
• In 1962, he received Arjuna Award from the Government of India.
• The Government of West Bengal awarded him ‘Banga Vibhushan’ in 2013.
• He scored 131 goals, including 14 for India, across 7 seasons.
Yakshagana Bhagavat Balipa Narayana Bhagavatha passes away
• Noted yakshagana Bhagavat, Balipa Narayana passed away on 16 Feb'23.
• He was known as a versatile singer in Thenku Thittu Yakshagana.
• He was well-versed in more than 100 yakshagana prasangas.
• He was the chief bhagavat of Kateel Durgaparameshwari Prasadita Yakshagana Mandali.
• He had created a 5-day ‘Devi Mahatme’ prasanga, a significant milestone in the history of
Yakshagana literature.
Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi passes away
• Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi passed away on 14 Feb 2023.
• He was known for his work in films such as Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Chak De India, Lagaan
and Andaz Apna Apna.
• He was best known for his roles in the popular DD serial Nukkad.
• Amrohi’s other notable titles are the ’90s hit films such as Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke, Laadla, Ishq,
and the 1988 TV series Mirza Ghalib.
Noted painter Lalitha Lajmi passes away
• Noted painter Lalitha Lajmi passed away in February 2023.
• She held several exhibitions at international art galleries in Paris, London and Netherlands.
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• She was sister of late actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt.

• Her works were also influenced by Indian films such as those made by Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray and
Raj Kapoor.
Legendary American pop composer Burt Bacharach passes away
• Legendary American pop songwriter Burt Bacharach passed away in Los Angeles on 9 February
2023.
• His compositions included rock classics such as 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose' and
'Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head'.
• He has won three Oscars (including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"), an Emmy, eight
Grammy Awards, and two Golden Globes.
Legendary playback singer Vani Jayaram passes away
• Padma Bhushan awardee legendary playback singer Vani Jairam passed away on February 4,
2023.
• She was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in Jan 2023.
• She won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer thrice.
• She also won state government awards from the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
and Gujarat.
Former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf passes away
• Former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf passed away on 5 February 2023.
• He was a four-star general who ruled Pakistan for nearly a decade after seizing power in a 1999
coup.
• He had been in self-exile in Dubai since March 2016 facing trial for treason for suspending the
constitution in 2007.
• Musharraf as president came to Agra in 2001 for a peace summit with PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Noted writer and Sahitya Akademi Awardee, K.V. Tirumalesh passes away
• Noted Kannada writer K.V. Tirumalesh passed away in Hyderabad in February 2023.
• He was regarded as one of the most versatile writers across genres.
• He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collections of poems Akshaya Kavya in
Kannada (2010).
• His career as a writer began in the 1960s when he wrote the collection of poems MukhavaaDagalu
(1968) in the Navya style in Kannada.
Legendary Telugu filmmaker K. Viswanath passes away
• Legendary film director K. Vishwanath passed away in Hyderabad on February 2, 2023.
• Viswanath began his career as an audiographer for Vauhini Studios in Madras.
• His first film was Aatma Gowaravan in 1965 and his last was Subhapradam in 2010.
• He was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2017.
• In 1992, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and Padma Shri.
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Noted Telugu film director Sagar passes away in Chennai

• Noted Telugu director Sagar aka Vidyasagar Reddy has passed away on February 2, 2023.
• He started off his career as an assistant director.
• He made his directorial debut with the 1983 film Rakshasi Loya starring Naresh, Vijayashanti, and
others.
• He also served as the President of the Telugu Film Directors Association thrice.
Senior advocate and former Law Minister Shanti Bhushan passes away
• Former law minister and veteran lawyer Shanti Bhushan passed away on 31 January 2023.
• He served as the law minister in the Morarji Desai-led Janata Party government from 1977 to 1979,
which came to power after the Emergency.
• He was also a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which was formed in 2012.
• He was known for his activism and strong stance against corruption.
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US nominates former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga for World Bank President
• U.S. President Joe Biden on 24 February 2023, nominated business executive Ajay Banga to
become president of the World Bank.
• Ajay Banga is currently appointed as the vice chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic.
• He has more than 30 years of business experience in handling different roles at Mastercard and
on the boards of the American Red Cross, Kraft Foods, and Dow Inc.
Indian-American politician Nikki Haley announces US Presidential bid
• Indian-American Nikki Haley has announced that she will make a bid for the White House.
• She is the first Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the party's nomination.
• She is the former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
• If she wins she would become the state's first female governor and the first Indian-American to
lead the state.
Smriti Mandhana secures highest bid of Rs 3.4 crore in WPL auction
• Smriti Mandhana secured the highest bid of Rs 3.4 crore at the first-ever Women’s Premier League
(WPL) 2023 auction in Mumbai on 13 February 2023.
• Ten India women’s team cricketers were sold for more than Rs 1 crore.
• Mumbai Indians signed India captain Harmanpreet Kaur for Rs 1.8 crore.
• The WPL 2023 T20 tournament will be held in Mumbai from March 3 to 26, 2023.
Saudi Arabia to send its first female astronaut into space
• Saudi Arabia will send its first ever woman astronaut on a space mission later in 2023.
• Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the
• The astronauts will join the crew of the AX-2 space mission and the space flight will launch from
the USA.
Joe Acaba selected as NASA's Chief Astronaut
• NASA has appointed veteran astronaut Joe Acaba as chief of the Astronaut Office at the agency's
Johnson Space Center in Houston in Feb 2023.
• He is the first person of Hispanic heritage selected to lead the office.
• He served as a mission specialist and flight engineer and supported the first resupply spacecraft
launched in 2012, the Dragon of SpaceX.
• He has also participated in spacewalks.
Indian-American student named as 'World's Brightest' student
• Indian-American student Natasha Periyanayagam in February 2023, was named in the Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth's list of "world's most talented" students for the second year in
a row.
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• She is studying at Florence M Gaudiner Middle School in New Jersey, United States.
• The list is compiled based on the results of upper-grade-level tests of more than 15,000 students
from 76 countries.
Indian-American Pramila Jayapal named Ranking Member of US Immigration
• Indian-American US Representative Pramila Jayapal has been named Ranking Member of the
House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity in January 2023.
• She was also the founding co-chair of the We Belong Together campaign.
• Jayapal is the first immigrant in recorded committee history to serve as either Ranking Member
or Chair of this Subcommittee.
Indian-American Ami Bera appointed to House Intelligence Committee
• Indian-American Dr. Ami Bera has been appointed as a member of the US House committee
handling intelligence-related matters.
• He also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Science, Space, and
Technology Committee.
• During the 117th Congress, he served as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia,
the Pacific, Central Asia, and Non-proliferation.
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Antarctic sea ice shrunk to record low
• The Antarctic sea ice shrunk to a record low in Feb 2023.
• It is its lowest extent in the 45 years of satellite record-keeping.
• The National Snow and Ice Data Center, NSIDC at the University of Colorado Boulder said, on
February 21st Antarctica's sea ice fell to 1.79 million square kilometers.
• This has surpassed the previous low record by 136,000 square kilometers, registered in 2022.
NASA's James Webb telescope spots six galaxies
• NASA's James Webb telescope has found six big galaxies.
• The telescope sent data that reveals what appear to be six big galaxies as mature as our Milky
Way existing about 540 million to 770 million years after the Big Bang explosion that gave birth
to the universe 13.8 billion years ago.
• The universe was roughly 3% of its current age at the time.
Meta to launch AI language model LLaMA
• LLaMA is a large language model developed by META that is similar to ChatGPT.
• The main objective of the model is to assist researchers in the field of AI.
• LLaMA is the third large language model developed by META.
• The first was Glactica, and the second was Blender.
• It is yet to be released in the market, and only the research paper has been published.
ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
• Scientists at the ICAR's Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) have developed a wheat
variety which can beat the heat.
• They have bred wheat varieties with what is termed “mild vernalisation requirement” or the need
for a certain minimum period of low winter temperatures for initiation of flowering.
• The crop, when sown in October 20-25, will come to heading only in 100-110 days.
World’s First Cloud-Built Demo Satellite Launched Successfully
• World’s first satellite fully conceived, designed, and manufactured using the Antaris company’s
end-to-end cloud platform, JANUS-1 has successfully reached orbit.
• JANUS-1 was recently launched on the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) new mini-
rocket SSLV-D2.
• The complete assembly, integration and test for JANUS-1 was done by Indian firm Ananth
Technologies, Bengaluru.
New Indian beetle species ‘Omorgus Khandesh’ spotted in Western Ghats
• A new beetle species 'Omorgus Khandesh' was found in western ghats in India, according to a
paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa in February 2023.
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• It belongs to the Trogidae family and 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.
US Scientists Discovers New Quasicrystal
• US Scientists have recently discovered a new type of quasicrystal, one with 12-fold symmetry, in
the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA.
• Quasicrystal is essentially a crystal-like substance.
• However, unlike a crystal, in which atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern, a quasicrystal
consists of atoms that are arranged in a pattern that doesn’t repeat itself regularly.
Italian researchers discovers invisible Galaxy
• Italian researchers have discovered a Black Galaxy or Invisible Galaxy using ALMA.
• The galaxy is termed invisible because the light emitted couldn’t be seen from the earth.
• The galaxy discovered is compact.
• It is young and has interstellar dust.
• The galaxy is forming new stars at the rate of 1000 times the Milky Way.
• ALMA is Atacama Large Millimtre Array.
Israel launches Sniffing Robot to detect disease and aid in security
• Scientists from Israel have developed a sniffing robot which is equipped with a biological sensor.
• The robot uses the antennae of a locust to diagnose disease and improve security checks.
• It is bio-hybrid and therefore its sniffing powers are higher than the electronic sniffers.
• It can detect even the tiniest particle or an organism in its surrounding.
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds new evidence of ancient lake on Mars
• US space agency NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence of an ancient lake in the form
of rocks etched with the ripples of waves in the foothills of a Martian mountain.
• The rover has found some of the clearest evidence of ancient waters.
• The evidence were found at an area called the sulfate-bearing unit.
• The Curiosity rover has been exploring the Martian surface since 2012.
SpaceX performs Booster-7 Static Fire Test of 31 Engines
• SpaceX performed a "static fire" test in which a Starship first-stage prototype known as Booster
7 ignited 31 of its 33 Raptor engines in Feb 2023.
• Starship prototype called Ship 24 has giant booster called Super Heavy & a upper-stage
spacecraft known as Starship.
• Both Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be fully reusable, and both are powered by
SpaceX's next-generation Raptor engine.
ISRO launches Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV-D2 from Sriharikota
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 10 February 2023, successfully launched the
second edition of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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• SSLV-D2 is 34 metres in length while 2 metres in width. It can fly with a load of about 120 tonnes.
• ISRO's smallest new rocket SSLV-D2 works on the technology of launch on demand.
New species of voiceless frog discovered in Tanzania
• An international team of researchers discovered a new species of spiny-throated reed frog while
conducting an amphibian survey in Tanzania.
• The Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog does not croak, sing, or ribbit.
• Found in Tanzania's Ukaguru Mountains for which it is named, Hyperolius ukaguruensis is among
the few frogs around the world that do not vocalize to other frogs.
Qualcomm launches world’s 1st satellite-based 2-way messaging solution
• Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the world’s first satellite-based two-way capable
messaging solution for premium smartphones, called Snapdragon Satellite, on 9 February 2023.
• The Snapdragon Satellite will offer global connectivity using mobile messaging from around the
world, beginning with devices based on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform.
ISRO-NASA made NISAR satellite to be launched from India in Sept 2023
• An Earth-observation satellite NISAR jointly developed by the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be sent to India in
February 2023 for a possible launch in September 2023.
• The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite will provide important information on
the Earth's crust, ice sheets, and ecosystems.
Jupiter overtakes Saturn as the planet with the most known moons
• Jupiter has overtaken Saturn as planet with most known moons in the Solar System.
• Saturn got the tag, when it overtook Jupiter in 2019.
• Astronomers have counted 12 previously unknown moons in orbit around Jupiter, bringing the
known total to 92.
• Saturn with just 83 moons, is left behind.
• The observations were led by astronomer Scott Sheppard of Carnegie Institution for Science.
World's first 'super' magnets for testing in nuclear plant developed
• World's first 'super' magnets for testing in nuclear fusion plant developed by UK's Tokamak Energy
in February 2023.
• Tokamak Energy announced that the Demo4 magnet has a magnetic field strength that is nearly
a million times stronger than the Earth’s magnetic field, making it capable of confining and
controlling the extremely hot plasma created during the nuclear fusion process.
Google introduces AI chatbot 'Bard' to compete with ChatGPT
• Google has unveiled an AI service called “Bard”, as it races to catch up with the popular chatbot
ChatGPT.
• ChatGPT is AI service of the Microsoft-backed firm OpenAI.
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• Bard is powered by LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications), a large language model
that was developed and released by Google in 2021.
• The Bard will be initially opened up to “trusted testers” before making it public.
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Australia lifts ICC Women's T20 World Cup Trophy
• In Women's Cricket, Australia have lifted the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy for the sixth time.
• In the final match on 26 Feb 2023, they defeated South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, Cricket
Ground in Cape Town.
• Earlier, winning the toss and deciding to bat first, Australia posted 156 for 6 in their allotted 20
overs.
• Beth Mooneyc top-scored with unbeaten 74 runs for Australia.
Ankit Gulia wins bronze in Ibrahim Moustafa ranking-series 2023
• Indian Greco-Roman wrestler Ankit Gulia won a bronze medal in the men's 72kg category in the
Ibrahim Moustafa ranking series in Alexandria, Egypt on 26 Feb 2023.
• He won the medal after Iran's Mohammadreza Abdolhamid Geraei withdrew from the bronze
medal match due to an injury.
• Wrestler Reetika also won a bronze medal in the women’s 72kg category at the Ibrahim Moustafa
ranking series.
Spain’s Sergio Ramos announced international football retirement
• Spain’s most capped player Sergio Ramos has announced his retirement from international
football.
• Ramos, who was part of Spain’s World Cup and Euro winning teams had represented Real Madrid
in La Liga and now plays for PSG in Ligue 1.
• He went on to play 180 times for his country.
• He was part of the squad which won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championships in
2008 and 2012.
Anurag Thakur to inaugurate All-India Taekwondo Championship on 24 Feb
• Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will inaugurate the All-India Taekwondo
Championship in New Delhi on 24 February 2023.
• The Championship is being organized to mark 50 years of Korea-India diplomatic relations.
• The Korean Cultural Centre, India is co-hosting the championship with the Sports Authority of
India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India.
Aishwary wins gold in men's individual 50m rifle 3 positions event
• Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar on 23 February 2023, won the gold medal in the men's individual
50m rifle 3 positions competition at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.
• He defeated Austria's Alexander Schmirl with a 16-6 score.
• He also won a gold medal in the Chagwon World Cup in 2022.
• India is on top of the medal tally with four gold and Hungary is in second position with two gold
medals.
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Tilottama Sen wins bronze in Women's 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup
• Tilottama Sen has won bronze medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup at Cairo in
Egypt on 22 February 2023.
• She won second bronze for India.
• Great Britain’s Seonaid Mcintosh won gold and Switzerland’s Olympic Champion Nina Christen
came second to win silver.
• India is on top of the medal tally with three golds, with Hungary, Britain and Slovakia.
Tilottama Sen wins bronze medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle
• India's Tilottama Sen has won bronze medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup at
Cairo in Egypt.
• She won second bronze for India, fifth overall after ending the top eight ranking round with a
score of 262.
• Great Britain’s Seonaid Mcintosh won gold and Switzerland’s Olympic Champion Nina Christen
came second to win silver.
Rudrankksh Patil wins gold in 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup 2023
• Rudrankksh Patil won the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle competition of the ISSF Shooting
World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 21 February 2023.
• He had defeated Germany’s Maximilian Ulbrich in the gold medal match by 16-8.
• Varun Tomar also won the bronze medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event.
• Rhythm Sangwan won the 10m Air Pistol mixed team competition at the event.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Cameron Norrie to win Argentina Open title 2023
• The World No. 2 tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Cameron Norrie in the final to win the
Argentina Open title in Feb 2023.
• He became the first Spaniard to win the Argentina Open tennis title since Rafael Nadal in 2015.
• He also became the highest-ranked winner in tournament history.
• Casper Ruud, who won the competition in 2020 at the age of 21, was the youngest winner prior to
Alcaraz.
Ben Stokes breaks world record for smashing most sixes in Test cricket
• England Test captain Ben Stokes became the player to hit the most number of sixes in the history
of Test cricket in the match against New Zealand on 18 Feb 2023.
• He surpassed the previous record of England's coach and former New Zealand cricketer Brendon
McCullum.
• Strokes made the record by hitting 109 sixes in 90 Tests.
• McCullum had a record of 107 sixes in 101 Tests.
Saurashtra wins Ranji Trophy title 2023, beat West Bengal by 9 wickets
• Saurashtra defeated West Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, to lift the Ranji Trophy
title for the second time on 19 February 2023.
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• Saurashtra captain Unadkat was named man of the match for his nine-wicket haul in the match,
while Arpit Vasavada was adjudged player of the Ranji season 2023.
• The Ranji Trophy tournament has been played since 1934.
Akshdeep and Priyanka win men's and women's 20km race walk gold
• National Open Race Walking Championships was held on 14 Feb'23 in Ranchi.
• In this event, Akshdeep Singh clinched the men's 20km event gold with a stunning national record
time.
• In the Women's 20km event, national record holder Priyanka Goswami won gold.
• With this, both had qualified for 2023 World Championships as well as 2024 Paris Olympics.
Hyundai Motors India signs two more women cricketers as ambassadors
• 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 in the list of
brand ambassadors for Hyundai.
• Hyundai Motor India has announced the next edition of its ‘The Drive Within’ campaign with these
five women cricketers.
Khelo India Youth Games concludes in Madhya Pradesh
• Khelo India Youth Games-2022 culminated on 11 Feb 2023 in Bhopal.
• Maharashtra stood first in the medals table by winning 161 medals including 56 gold.
• Haryana came second with 128 medals including 41 gold and hosts Madhya Pradesh came third
position with 96 medals including 39 gold.
• 25 national records were broken in the games and maximum 19 records were broken in weight
lifting.
Cricketer Eoin Morgan announces retirement from all forms of cricket
• Eoin Morgan, who led England to their first-ever ICC Men's Cricket World Cup title in 2019,
announced his retirement from professional cricket on 13 February 2023.
• He is England’s leading run-scorer with 6957 runs in 225 ODIs with 13 hundred and the most
successful captain in ODIs, with 76 wins from 126 matches.
• Previously, he retired from international cricket in July 2022.
Real Madrid beat Al Hilal to win record fifth Club World Cup title
• Real Madrid has won the Football Club World Cup for a record fifth time after beating Saudi
Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final in Rabat, Morocco in February 2023.
• It won the tournament in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
• Madrid also won three Intercontinental Cups in 1960, 1998 and 2002; a match between European
and South American champions, which merged with the Club World Cup in 2005.
Shubman Gill named ICC Players of the Month for January 2023
• India batter Shubman Gill was named ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023.
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• Gill scored 567 runs during January 2023 which included three centuries.
• England's U-19 skipper Grace Scrivens was named the ICC Women's Player of the Month and
became the youngest player to be named for the women's honor.
• She was named for her performance in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
Jean-Eric Vergne wins Hyderabad E-Prix
• Jean-Eric Vergne of team DS Penske won the first-ever Formula E race held in Hyderabad on 11
Feb'23.
• Nick Cassidy (Envision Racing) and Antonio Félix da Costa (TAG Heuer Porsche Team) finished
2nd and 3rd respectively.
• This was the first Formula E race held in India.
• It was held on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake and in India's first street circuit built in Hyderabad.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off Formula E-Championship
• Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off the Formula E Championship in Hyderabad on 11
Feb'23.
• Hyderabad is hosting India’s first ever Formula E-race.
• Hyderabad E-Prix is being held at the ‘Hyderabad Street Circuit’ on the banks of the picturesque
Hussain Sagar Lake and NTR Marg.
• Hyderabad is the 27th city in the world to host the race which is the first non-carbon emission
event.
R. Ashwin becomes the fastest Indian to pick up 450 Test wickets
• Ravichandran Ashwin become the fastest Indian bowler and second overall to reach the mark of
450 Test wickets in February 2023.
• He picked up his 450th Test wicket during the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy game between India
and Australia in Nagpur.
• Ravichandran Ashwin took 89 Test Matches to reach the milestone as compared to Anil Kumble’s
93 Test Matches.
R. Sharma becomes 1st Indian captain to score a ton across all formats
• Indian captain Rohit Sharma on 10 February 2023, became the first Indian captain to score a
century in all three formats of cricket.
• Rohit is the fourth overall to have scored centuries in all three formats as captain after Tillakaratne
Dilshan, Faf du Plessis, and Babar Azam.
• He achieved this feat against Australia in the 1st Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in
Nagpur.
ICC T-20 Women's World Cup to begin on 10 February in South Africa
• The ICC T-20 Women's World Cup is to begin in South Africa on 10th February 2023.
• This is the first time that the tournament is taking place in an African nation.
• The matches will be played in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Paarl.
• The final will be played on 26th Feb 2023 at the Newlands Stadium.
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• A total of 10 teams are participating and a total of 33 matches will be played during the event.
LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
• With his 36th point against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 7, 2023, LeBron James
became the National Basketball Association's all-time leading scorer.
• He passed Kareem Abdul Jabbar to become the top scorer in the NBA with 38388 points over 20
seasons.
• He has won four NBA titles, competing in 10 NBA finals.
• Michael Jordan has the most points per game in NBA history with 30.1.
Cricketer Kamran Akmal announces retirement from all forms of cricket
• Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal has announced his retirement from all forms of
professional cricket.
• He is currently serving as a batting consultant for Peshawar Zalmi.
• He made his Test match debut against Zimbabwe in November 2002 and he also made his ODI
debut against Zimbabwe in November 2002.
• He featured in 53 Tests, 157 ODIs, and 58 T20 Internationals for Pakistan.
Raphael Varane announces his retirement from international football
• French defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from international football in
February 2023.
• He made his international debut in 2013 and won the FIFA World Cup in 2018.
• He was nominated for the FIFA 'Best Young Player award' in 2014.
• He won 18 trophies, including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League
titles, and four FIFA Club World Cups.
Australia's Aaron Finch announce retirement from International Cricket
• Australian Men T20 Captain Aaron Finch has announced retirement from international cricket.
• Finch had led Australia to the first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in 2021.
• Finch announced his retirement from all international cricket 12 years after making his debut in
2011.
• Earlier, he had announced his retirement from 50-over format in September 2022.
Ex-Indian cricketer Monty Desai appointed coach of Nepal cricket team
• Nepal Cricket Association has appointed former Indian cricketer Monty Desai as head coach of
the Nepal national cricket team.
• He will replace another former Indian cricketer Manoj Prabhakar, who resigned from his post in
December 2022.
• He has been the head coach of teams like West Indies, Canada, UAE.
• He has also served as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals team in IPL.
Aditi Ashok wins 4th LET title; wins by nine shots
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• Aditi Ashok clinched the Ladies European Tour Title with a nine-shot win at the Magical Kenya
Ladies Open on 5 Feb'23.
• It was her fourth win on the Ladies European Tour for Aditi.
• Aditi is an Indian professional golfer from Bangalore.
• She plays on the Ladies European Tour and LPGA Tour.
• She made her Olympic Games debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award
• Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have been nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award.
• Total of Five athletes were nominated for the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of the Year award.
• The other three are Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won silver at Tokyo Olympics, renowned
shuttler PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen.
• The winner will be decided by public poll.
• The winner will be declared on March 5.
ITBP won the title of National Ice Hockey Championship 2023
• ITBP's central ice hockey team won the12th edition of the 2023 IHAI National Ice Hockey
Championship for men in February 2023.
• The championship was organized by the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) in Ladakh, Leh.
• The ITBP team won the title for the third consecutive time by defeating Ladakh Scouts in the final
with a score of 1-0.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches Khelo India Winter Games Mascot
• Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur along with the Lieutenant Governor
of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on 4 February 2023, launched the Mascot, Theme Song, and
Jersey for the 3rd edition of Khelo India Winter Games.
• It is scheduled to be held from February 10 to 14 in Jammu and Kashmir.
• There will be nine sporting events in the Winter Games.
Saudi Arabia to Host Football’s 2027 Asian Cup
• Asian Football Confederation announced that Saudi Arabia won the hosting of the 2027 Asian
Nations Cup, for the first time in its history, since its inception in 1956.
• This was announced during the 33rd Congress of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), 1 Feb'23,
in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
• Saudi Arabia was the only bid presented at the Congress after India’s withdrawal in Dec 2022.
Joginder Sharma announces retirement from all forms of cricket
• Former Indian fast bowler, Joginder Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
on 3 February 2023.
• He represented India in 4 ODIs and 4 T20Is.
• He currently serves as a Deputy superintendent of police in the Haryana Police.
• He also played for Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2012.
• He was the member of the 2007 inaugural ICC T20 World Cup Champions Indian team.
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Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat wins bronze medal at Zagreb Open 2023
• Under-23 world champion Aman Sehrawat of India won a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg at the
Zagreb Open 2023 Ranking Series in Croatia, on 1 February 2023.
• He defeated USA’s Zane Raye Rhodes Richards 10-4 to win India’s first medal at wrestling
competition in 2023.
• Aliabbas Rzazade of Azerbaijan bagged the gold, beating Yuto Nishiuchi of Japan 2-0 in the final.
Sai Sanjay wins Indian National Car Racing Championship 2023
• Sai Sanjay won the National champion in the MRF Formula 2000 class, in the MMSC FMSCI Indian
National Car Racing Championship in Feb 2023.
• He made his motorsports debut in 2015 and became the Rotax Senior Max UAE vice-champion in
2018.
• In the other championship classes, Viswas Vijayraj won the LGB F1300 National title while veteran
Arjun Balu bagged the ITC crown, his 11th National title.
Kerala wins the inaugural National Beach Soccer Championship 2023
• Kerala won the inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships held at Dumas Beach, Surat, on
1 February 2023.
• Kerala’s goalkeeper Santhosh Kasmeer was awarded the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
• Rajasthan’s Amit Godara was the highest goalscorer, with 27 goals.
• The best player of the tournament was awarded to Kerala’s Siju S.
Dutch player Anish Giri wins Tata Steel Masters 2023
• Dutch player Anish Giri, five times the runner-up in Wijk aan Zee, has won Tata Steel Masters
2023.
• Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 is the 85th edition of annual chess tournament held in Wijk
aan Zee.
• It was held from 13 to 29 Jan'23.
• The field of 14 players in the Masters section included the numbers 1 and 2 of FIDE World ranking,
Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren.
Prajnesh wins ITF men’s tournament in Kuwait
• Prajnesh Gunneswaran has won the final of the $25,000 ITF men’s tennis tournament in Al Zahra,
Kuwait, on 29 Jan'23.
• He won by beating Khumoyun Sultanov of Uzbekistan in finals.
• It was first title in 5 years for Prajnesh, who had won two $150,000 Challengers in 2018 in Bengaluru
and Anning.
• It was 11th title in professional circuit for Prajnesh, who was ranked a career-high 75th in 2019.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid resigns
• Graham Reid has resigned as the chief coach of the India men's hockey team on 30 January 2023.
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• He took over in 2019, and played a key role in the team winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo
Olympics 2021.
• He submitted his resignation to Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey.
• He is a former Australian field hockey player who played as a defender and midfielder for the
Australian national team.
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20th Edition of BioAsia Summit 2023 concludes in Hyderabad
• The 20th Edition of BioAsia, Asia's largest Life Sciences and Healthcare Convention, concluded in
Hyderabad on 26 February 2023.
• The summit 2023 was inaugurated on 24 Feb 2023, by KT Rama Rao, Minister for Industries and
Commerce & IT, Government of Telangana.
• The theme of the event for 2023 is "Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanized
healthcare".
The Maharaja Sayajirao University to host Youth 20 India Summit
• The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara will host a two-day Youth20 India Summit on 25
February 2023, with a focus on the theme of climate change and environmental conservation.
• More than 600 delegates from 62 countries participate to discuss ‘Climate Change and Disaster
Risk Reduction: Making sustainability a Way of Life’.
• It will be inaugurated by Bhupendra Patel, CM of Gujarat.
Om Birla inaugurates 19th Annual Zone III CPA Conference in Sikkim
• Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla inaugurated the 19th Annual Zone III Conference of
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region in Gangtok, Sikkim on 23 February
2023 which concluded on 24th Feb.
• The Zone III of the CPA India region is an important platform where legislators of the North
Eastern region discuss many subjects and issues, and arrive at common solutions.
Union Min Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates SemiconIndia Conference 2023
• The Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini
Vaishnaw inaugurated the ‘SemiconIndia Conference of Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain
Ecosystem’, on 18 February 2023 in New Delhi.
• The conference held a panel discussion on the existing semiconductor ecosystem in India.
• It is being organized by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).
Tourism Ministry to organise 1st Global Tourism Investors' Summit
• The Tourism Ministry announced that it will organise the 1st Global Tourism Investors' Summit for
promotion of tourism sector.
• It will be organised from 17 to 19 May 2023 in New Delhi.
• The Summit will deliberate on potential opportunities for investment across tourism segments
including hotels and restaurants, adventure and eco-tourism, cruise and other related tourism
sectors.
PM Modi to address Economic Times Global Business Summit on 17th Feb
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Economic Times Global Business Summit hosted
annually by The Times Group on 17 February 2023.
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• The theme of the Global Business Summit 2023 is "Resilience, Influence, Dominance”.
• It will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, academicians, and corporate heads on a
common platform, seeking to provide solutions to key economic challenges.
India to jointly organize 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji
• It will be organised by Ministry of External Affairs of India in cooperation with the Fiji government.
• It will be held at Nadi in Fiji from 15-17 Feb 2023.
• Theme: Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence
• It will be inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni
Rabuka.
• The 11th World Hindi Conference was held in Mauritius in 2022.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates 2nd Indian Rice Congress
• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second Indian Rice Congress at National Rice
Research Center Institute (NRRI) in Cuttack, Odisha on 11 February 2023.
• The 2023 congress was held on the theme “Transforming Rice Research”.
• It was focused on the global food crisis and the recent scientific developments that will help in
increasing the production and yield of paddy crops.
World Government Summit 2023 set to begin in Dubai
• The World Government Summit 2023 is set to begin on 13 February 2023 in Dubai.
• The World Government Summit 2023 will be held under the theme of “Shaping Future
Governments”.
• It is a global forum held annually in Dubai.
• It brings together leaders in government, business, technology, and civil society to discuss the
issues faced by humanity and to shape the future of governments.
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Table of Content
Banking Current Affairs ........................................................................................................ 7
Books and Authors Current Affairs ..................................................................................... 9
Business and Economy Current Affairs ..............................................................................11
Committees and Recommendations ................................................................................. 13
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs......................................................... 16
International Current Affairs ............................................................................................. 20
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs ............................................................................... 22
Appointments Current Affairs ............................................................................................ 41
Sports Current Affairs Current Affairs .............................................................................. 45
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs ....................................................................... 47
Person in News Current Affairs ......................................................................................... 49
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Birth anniversary of Lord Ram: 30 March 2023
• Ram Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, who is the seventh avatar of
Lord Vishnu.
• It is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra month (usually in March or April).
• For 2023, it fell on 30 March.
• Lord Ram was the eldest son of King Dasaratha and his first wife Kausalya of Ayodhya.
• He was born in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
NIUA organises first Urban Climate Film Festival in New Delhi
• The first Urban Climate Film Festival under Urban-20 engagement events is being organized in
New Delhi by the National Institute of Urban Affairs from 24-26 March 2023.
• A curated selection of 11 films from nine countries is being showcased at the festival.
• The festival is being organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the French
Development Agency, and the European Union.
Nepal's festival of horses 'Ghode Jatra' observed in Lalitpur
• Ghode Jatra, also known as the festival of horses, was observed in Nepal’s Lalitpur on 21 March
2022.
• The Ghode Jatra festival was observed by the Malla regime(13th to 18th Century).
• It is observed annually following the belief that its observation started as a celebration of the
victory over a demon named Gurumapa (also called Tundi) in ancient times.
Union Min Narender Singh Tomar inaugurates “AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru
• Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on 15 March 2023,
inaugurated “AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• It is a 5-day cultural program, organized by Bangalore Agricultural University in collaboration with
the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• More than 2500 students from 60 State Universities/Central Universities have participated.
Ayush Ministry to organize Yoga Mahotsav 2023 in New Delhi on 13 March
• Ayush Ministry is going to organize Yoga Mahotsav 2023 at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi from
13-15 March 2023.
• The Yoga Mahotsav is an event to commemorate 100 days countdown to the 9th edition of
International Day of Yoga.
• During this Mahotsav, mass yoga demonstrations will take place in one hundred places in Delhi –
National Capital Region (NCR) to celebrate the countdown.
UP to host the 8th edition of Indian Fharma Fair (IFF) in March 2023
• The eighth edition of Vedshiv Business Media’s Indian Fharma Fair (IFF) 2023 will be organised in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from March 17th to 18th, 2023.
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• The fair will present the most up-to-date trends and technology in the pharmaceutical, drug, and
formulation industries. It will address industry problems, such as rising packaging and freight
costs, and strive to find answers to those issues.
Two-day Millet Mahotsav organised at Agra, Uttar Pradesh
• A two-day Millet Mahotsav was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries at Agra,
Uttar Pradesh, from 3-4 March, 2023.
• The event was inaugurated by Minister of State for Law & Justice, Prof. SP Singh Baghel.
• Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of food grains in India and accounted for about 18.89%
share in the country’s total food grain output in 2020-21.
Narayan Rane to inaugurate MSME's Industry Fair in Kota on 4 March
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Union Min for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Narayan Rane, on 4 Mar'23, will inaugurate the MSME's Industry Fair and Exhibition in Kota,
Rajasthan.
• It is being organized by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
• The fair is being organized on the initiative of LS speaker Om Birla and more than 125 stalls are
being set up in it.
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Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy awards declared
• The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has announced the fellowships, awards, and Gurupuja
Puraskaram of the year 2022.
• Theatre person Gopinath Kozhikode, music director P.S. Vidyadharan, and Chenda/Edakka artist
Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan have been selected for the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
fellowships.
• There are 17 winners from various fields for the Akademi awards.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted in Hall of Fame
• Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League’s Hall of Fame.
• Former Manchester United boss Ferguson won a record 13 titles and is the most successful
manager in Premier League history.
• Wenger, meanwhile, won three league titles during his 22-year spell in charge of Arsenal and led
the Invincibles to an unbeaten league-winning season in 2003-04.
Texas University confers ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Naveen Jindal
• Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, Naveen Jindal has been honoured with Lifetime
Achievement Award by the University of Texas (Dallas).
• An alumni of UT Dallas 1992 batch, he received the award in a ceremony held by the University
on March 25, 2023.
• He is the 2nd person to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Texas,
Dallas after Nobel Laureate Aziz Sancar.
Special literary award conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
• The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) conferred a special literary award on
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 26 March 2023.
• The award has been conferred for his trilogy- The Unfinished Memoirs, The Prison Diaries and the
New China 1952.
• The award has been given to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the outstanding literary
excellence for his trilogy.
AHF honours Hockey India for successfully hosting 2023 FIH World Cup
• Hockey India on 24 March 2023, was awarded the Best Organiser Award by the Asian Hockey
Federation (AHF) for successfully hosting the Hockey Men's World Cup 2023.
• The award was received by Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh during the AHF
Congress held in Mungyeong, Korea.
• Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela is the largest-seated hockey stadium in the world.
RINL wins the national level JCSSI Ispat Suraksha Puraskar
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• RINL Visakhapatnam received national level safety Awards "Ispat Suraksha Puraskar" during
annual award function held at SSO Ranchi and on 22-03-2023 organised by JCSSI.
• RINL Bagged four prizes in BF and Raw materials zone for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
• RINL Visakhapatnam also bagged Prestigious Award for "Zero Fatal Accident involving Contract
Labour" for the year 2022.
Ratan Tata appointed in ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service
• For distinguished service to the Australia-India bilateral relationship, Indian industrialist and
philanthropist Ratan Tata has been appointed as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of
the Order of Australia (AO).
• Ratan Tata is Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, former Chairman of the Tata Group, and one of
the richest entrepreneurs in the world.
Hindustan Zinc’s mines become the 1st GreenCo Certified Mines
• Hindustan Zinc has bagged the GreenCo Silver rating by CII for its sustainable mining operations.
• The GreenCo Rating is a holistic framework that evaluates businesses on the environmental
friendliness of their activities.
• Recently, it has also earned a spot in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the 6th time by
being ranked amongst the top 5% ESG Score in the metals & mining sector.
U.S.-Argentine researcher wins Abel Prize for maths
• The Abel Prize for mathematics has been awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli, an
expert in "partial differential equations" which can explain phenomena ranging from how water
flows to population growth.
• He is professor at the University of Texas.
• This type of equation models how several variables change with respect to each other, and play
a prominent role in many disciplines.
Maha Metro Nagpur receives prestigious ‘Asia Book of Record’ citation
• Maha Metro Nagpur was honoured with the prestigious Asia Book of Records certification for
three different categories, in March 2023.
• Two of the categories are ‘Longest Length of Metro Rail Corridor Construction in Shortest Time’,
‘First Solar PV System in a Metro Rail Project for Integrated Consumption’.
• It has been also awarded Guinness World Records and two Asia Book of Records earlier.
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Axis Bank launches ‘MicroPay’ based on ‘Pin on Mobile’ technology
• Axis Bank launched 'MicroPay', the first pocket-sized swipe machine in India, based on 'Pin on
Mobile' technology for accepting digital payments in March 2023.
• It transforms a merchant’s smartphone into a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, making digital
payments easier for customers.
• The bank launched 'MicroPay' along with Ezetap by Razorpay and MyPinpad as the technical
solution partners.
RBI imposes monetary penalty of ₹30 lakh on Karur Vysya Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 24 March 2023 imposed a penalty of ₹30 lakh on Karur Vysya
Bank for violating rules.
• A Select Scope Inspection (SSI) of Karur Vysya Bank was conducted by the central bank.
• As per the report, the bank failed to report a few accounts as frauds to RBI within a week of the
respective Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) decision to do so.
HDFC Mutual Fund files for India's first Sovereign Green Bond
• HDFC Mutual Fund, on 24 March 2023 filed for India’s first Target Maturity Funds tracking
Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) - HDFC Nifty India Sovereign Green Bond Jan 2028 Index Fund &
HDFC Nifty India SGrBs Jan 2033 Index Fund.
• SGrBs are bonds issued by the Govt of India, whose proceeds will be deployed in public sector
projects which help in reducing the carbon intensity of the economy.
RBI imposes monetary penalty on HDFC, IGH Holdings for non-compliance
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 17 March 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5 lakh on
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) and ₹11.25 lakh on IGH Holdings
Private Limited for non-compliance with certain rules.
• The IGH Holdings was failed to comply with the statutory requirement of transferring 20% of the
net profit for the financial year 2020-21 to the Reserve Fund.
Hello Ujjivan app wins the prestigious 13th Aegis Graham Bell Awards
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's Hello Ujjivan app won the 13th Aegis Graham Bell Awards in the
"Innovation in Consumer Tech" category in Mar'23.
• The award is an initiative of Aegis School of Data Science, under the Min of Electronics &
Information Technology to foster an innovative culture in India.
• It is the 1st mobile banking app in India that enables speech, visual, and vernacular features.
Signature Bank becomes next casualty of banking turmoil after SVB Bank
• The USA govt on 13 March 2023, closed Signature Bank, making it the third largest failure in U.S.
banking history.
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• The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) took control of Signature, which had $110.36
billion in assets and $88.59 in deposits.
• On 12 March, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) also shut down its operation becoming the second largest
in U.S. history after Washington Mutual.
Kotak Mahindra AMC launches Silver ETF Fund of Fund
• Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd on 13 March 2023, announced the launch of
Kotak Silver Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Fund of Fund.
• It is an open-ended fund of fund scheme that invests in units of the Kotak Silver ETF.
• The New Fund Offer opens for public subscription on March 13, 2023 and closes on 27 Mar 2023.
• The scheme offers diversification, easy liquidity and no storage costs.
RBI launches Mission ‘Har Payment Digital’ to promote digital payments
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6 March 2023, launched the Mission ‘Har Payment Digital’ on the
occasion of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023.
• This is part of RBI’s initiative to make every person in India a user of digital payments.
• The campaign theme is “Digital Payment Apnao, Auron ko bhi Sikhao” (Adopt digital payments
and Also teach others)
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Penguin India to publish the English translation of 'Phoolange'
• Penguin India announced the publication of the English translation of the Nepali book
'Phoolange'.
• The book is written by Darjeeling-based writer and social activist Lekhnath Chhetri.
• The English edition is titled 'Fruits of the Barren Tree' and was translated by the eminent editor
and translator Anurag Basnet.
• The novel revolves around the failed Gorkha movement for a separate state.
A book titled ‘War and Women’ on war crimes released at UNHRC Session
• A book titled ‘War and Women’ depicting war crimes during the Bangladesh Liberation War was
released during the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 24 March 2023.
• The book written by Dr MA Hasan documents the magnitude of sexual harassment, torture and
killings committed by the Pakistan Army during the 1971 Liberation War.
Rachna Bisht Rawat comes up with her new book on Bipin Rawat
• Author Rachna Bisht Rawat has come up with her new book titled “Bipin: The Man Behind the
Uniform.”
• The book focuses on the life, personality, and principles of General Bipin Rawat who served as
India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.
• He passed away tragically in a helicopter crash in 2021.
• The book has been published by Penguin Veer, a Penguin Random House imprint.
A book titled 'Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality' released
• Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar released the book ‘Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to
Immortality’ on 9 March 2023.
• The book is authored by former Parliamentarian Dr Karan Singh.
• Karan Singh is an Indian politician and philosopher.
• He is the son of the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Sir Hari
Singh.
• He was the prince regent of Jammu and Kashmir until 1952.
A book "India’s Struggle for Independence – Gandhian Era" released
• Supreme Court Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian on 5 March 2023, released a book titled
India’s Struggle for Independence – Gandhian Era.
• The book is authored by P. Jyothimani, former Judge, of Madras High Court, and G. Balan, former
professor of history, at Pachiayappa’s College, Tamil Nadu
• The book covers aspects such as the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi as of the date.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveils a book, ‘India’s Vaccine Growth Story’
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• Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya released the book ‘India’s
Vaccine Growth Story - From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri.'
• The book is authored by Sajjan Singh Yadav, Additional Secretary, Govt of India.
• The book elaborates on India’s impressive achievement in developing, producing, and distributing
COVID-19 vaccines
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India's agricultural exports grow by 6.04% during April-Jan 2022-23
• India’s agricultural exports rose 6.04 percent during April-January of the financial year 2022-23
to be worth USD 43.37 billion.
• During the same period in 2021, it was USD 40.90 billion.
• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) engages
in export promotion activities for agricultural and processed food products.
Government introduces surcharge for Gpay, other payment apps
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a circular in which it suggested
"Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)" fees on merchant transactions on Unified Payments Interface
(UPI).
• The PPI fees would be levied on transactions above ₹2,000 on UPI.
• It will result in an interchange at 1.1% of the transaction value.
Indian economy to grow at 6.5% in next decade: Chief Economic Advisor
• Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on 29 March 2023 announced that the
Indian Economy is likely to grow at the rate of 6.5 percent in the coming decade.
• The Finance Ministry's Economic Survey has projected the economic growth to be 6.5 percent in
2023-24.
• While the RBI has projected India's economic growth to slow down to 6.4 percent in Financial
Year 2024.
EPFO marginally hikes interest rate on deposits to 8.15%
• Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to recommend an increase of
0.05% in the interest for Provident Fund deposits.
• The new rate, applicable for 2022-23, will be 8.15%.
• The Union Labour Ministry added in the release that the decision involves the distribution of more
than ₹90,000 crore in the members’ accounts.
• The total principal amount with the EPFO is ₹11 lakh crore.
India's overall exports cross all time high of USD 750 billion
• Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on 28 March 2023, announced that India’s
overall exports crossed US$ 750 billion.
• This is an all time high and this achievement of 750 billion comes in the 75th year of independence.
• India’s strong macroeconomy, robust foreign exchange reserves, relatively low inflation and
entrepreneurial spirit have immensely contributed to the export.
YES Bank issues first electronic bank guarantee with NeSL
• YES Bank has issued its first electronic-Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in partnership with National E-
Governance Services Limited (NeSL).
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• The API integration with the Digital Document Execution (DDE) platform of NeSL has enabled
complete digitisation of the existing paper-based process for issuance and maintenance of Bank
Guarantee (BG).
• This includes digital stamping and signing.
Crisil upgrades Credit Saison India Limited's rating to AAA
• Crisil Ltd upgraded Credit Saison India's rating to AAA/Stable on 27 March 2023.
• The Crisil AAA rating comes 3.5 years after the company commenced its lending operations.
• The company holds strong debt relationships with 24 debt lenders, including the State Bank of
India, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Mizuho, etc.
Parliament approves Budget for 2023-24
• Parliament has approved the Union Budget for 2023-24 with the Lok Sabha clearing the Finance
Bill as amended by the Rajya Sabha.
• The amendment to the Finance Bill 2023, which sought to correct an error with regard to the tax
rate on Securities Transaction Tax, was moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• The passage of the Finance Bill has completed the budgetary exercise for 2023-24.
Canara Bank's stake in Commercial Indo Bank LLC sold to SBI for 121 cr
• Canara Bank has sold its stake in the Russian joint venture Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL) to
the other venture partner State Bank of India (SBI) for about ₹121.29 crore.
• CIBL, incorporated in 2003, is a joint venture in Russia between SBI (60 per cent) and Canara Bank
(40 per cent).
• The Bengaluru-based state-owned bank entered into the agreement for sale on November 11,
2022.
Infosys announces Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's retirement from board
• Infosys has announced the retirement of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as Independent Director of the
Board, effective March 22, 2023, upon completion of her tenure.
• She was appointed to the board as an independent director in 2014 and as lead independent
director in 2018.
• She also served as the chairperson of the nomination & remuneration committee of the Infosys
board.
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Centre constitutes committee to monitor stock disclosure of Tur
• Union govt on 27 March 2023, constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Additional
Secretary, Nidhi Khare to monitor the stock of Tur.
• It will monitor the stock of Tur held by entities such as importers, millers, stockists, traders etc. in
close coordination with the state governments.
• The government has also removed the 10 per cent duty applicable for Tur imports in 2023.
Govt to set up panel to improve national pension scheme
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 24 announced the constitution of a committee to
propose changes to the National Pension System (NPS).
• It will be chaired by the finance secretary which will look into this issue of pension and evolve an
approach that addresses the need of employees.
• NPS has been made available to every Indian citizen from May 1, 2009, on a voluntary basis.
DPIIT to set up task force for formulating logistics cost framework
• A task force will be set up for formulating a framework to determine logistics costs in the country.
• It was decided in a workshop organised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT).
• The task force members would include representatives from NITI Aayog, Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MOSPI), National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
SC formed five-member expert committee to look into Hindenburg report
• Supreme Court formed a five-member expert committee headed by former apex court judge,
Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre.
• It will investigate the causal factors and existence, if any, of regulatory failure which led to
investors losing crores.
• Committee includes former chairman of SBI O.P. Bhatt, retired judge J.P. Devadhar, banker K.V.
Kamath, Nandan Nilekani and lawyer Somasekhar Sundaresan.
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Bharat Dynamics successfully test fires Amogha-III anti-tank missile
• Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) successfully field-fired a fire-and-forget man-portable anti-tank
guided missile, Amogha-III on March 26, 2023.
• The missile has a minimum and maximum effective range of 2500 metres.
• The man portable missile has a Tandem warhead that can penetrate Explosive Reactive Armor
(ERA) to over 650 millimetres.
• This model has a Dual Mode Imaging Infra Red (IIR) Seeker.
ICG conducts Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise in Andhra Pradesh
• The Indian Coast Guard conducted Regional Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise during 28-29
March 2023 at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
• The aim of the exercise was to simulate a real time maritime distress scenario and highlight the
functioning of Search and Rescue (SAR) organisation for a mass rescue operation.
• Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kakinada coordinated with ICG during the exercise.
1st joint conference of army chiefs of India and Africa held
• The 1st joint conference of army chiefs of India and African countries was held in Pune on 28
Mar'23.
• Defense Minister Rajnath Singh attended the conference as the chief guest.
• This was the first-ever conference of Army Chiefs of these countries.
• Army chiefs of 10 countries along with 31 representatives of African nations are present in this
conference.
• A defence exhibition was also held.
India, UK hold joint maritime exercise 'Konkan' in Arabian Sea
• Konkan 2023, a joint maritime exercise, was conducted between the Royal Navy of Britain and
the Indian Navy from the 20-22 March 2023, off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.
• INS Trishul, a guided missile frigate, and HMS Lancaster, a Type 23 guided missile frigate,
participated in this edition.
• The exercises covered all domains of maritime operations, air, surface, and subsurface.
Indian Army, Air Force conduct joint drills 'Vayu Prahar' along LAC
• Indian Army and the Air force jointly conducted a Multi Domain Air-Land Exercise Vayu Prahar
along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern command in March 2023.
• The exercise enables coordination and rehearsal amongst various agencies for quick mobilization,
transportation and deployment of forces within a theatre that can be executed across theatres.
Anti-submarine craft INS Androth launched
• The INS Androth, second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW
SWC), was launched in Kolkata on 21 March 2023.
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• Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, INS Androth is about 77.6 m
long and 10.5 m wide, and requires a draught of only 2.7 m.
• Propelled by three diesel-driven water jets, these ships can attain a maximum speed of 25 knots.
India-Africa military exercise begins in Pune
• India and 23 African nations on 21 March 2023, began a nine-day mega military exercise in Pune
with a greater aim to expand their overall military cooperation.
• Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande will also host an ‘India-Africa Chiefs Conclave’ on March
28.
• An exhibition of indigenously developed military platforms will also be organised on March 29.
Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft to participate in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23'
• A P-8I aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on March 15 to participate in ‘Exercise
Sea Dragon 2023’, conducted by the United States Navy from March 15-30, 2023.
• It is the third edition of the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise for long-range maritime
reconnaissance (MR) ASW aircraft.
• It focuses on coordinated anti-submarine warfare among the participating countries.
President Murmu presents the 'President’s Colour' to INS Dronacharya
• President Droupadi Murmu presented the President’s Colour to INS Dronacharya in Kochi on
March 16, 2023.
• The President’s Colour is considered the highest honour that the President bestows on a unit for
exceptional service to the nation.
• INS Dronacharya is the nodal centre for training Sagar Prahari Bal and the Navy’s centre for
training several Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations.
Joint India-Singapore exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra' concludes at Jodhpur
• Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of bilateral exercise BOLD
KURUKSHETRA from 6 to 13 March 2023 at Jodhpur Military Station, India.
• For the first time in the series of exercises, the armies of both the countries participated in a
command post exercise, involving battalion and brigade level planning units and computer
wargaming.
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh initiates 'Captive Employment' Scheme
• Union Minister for Rural Development Giriraj Singh initiated Captive Employers, a unique initiative
under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in New Delhi on 28
March 2023.
• Captive employers will train Rural Poor Youth and employ trained youth in their companies.
• In the first phase, 19 Captive Employers are being engaged to provide jobs to over 31,000 rural
youth.
Union govt notifies revised MGNREGA wage rates
• Union govt notified a hike in wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the 2023-24 financial year.
• Haryana has the highest daily wage at ₹357 per day and Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have
the lowest at ₹221.
• The notification was issued under Section 6 (1) of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.
CCEA approves MSP for Raw Jute at 5,050 rupees per quintal for 2023-24
• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Minimum Support Price for Raw
Jute at 5050 rupees per quintal for the 2023-24 season.
• The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
(CACP).
• It was announced in line with the principle of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times all
India’s weighted average cost of production.
Union govt launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)
• The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health, launched the National Rabies
Control Programme (NRCP) for the prevention and control of Rabies in March 2023.
• The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has also requested the concerned authorities to take
appropriate action and to effectively implement the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 to
control the dog population.
Govt to develop mega textile parks in 7 states under PM MITRA scheme
• The union govt on 17 Mar'23 announced that the mega textile parks under the PM Mega
Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme will be set up in seven states.
• The list includes Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and
Uttar Pradesh.
• Mega parks will boost the textiles sector in line with 5F (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to
Foreign) vision.
Union govt announces 10% reservation in CISF for former Agniveers
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• Union Home Ministry on 17 March 2023 announced a 10 percent reservation for former Agniveers
in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
• Former Agniveers would get relaxation in the upper age limit and will also be exempted from
Physical Efficiency Test.
• As per the notification, the upper age limit for candidates of the first batch of Agniveers shall be
relaxed by up to five years.
Delhi government's old excise policy gets six-month extension
• The Delhi government has extended its old excise policy for the next six months.
• The government had reverted to its old excise policy in September 2022, after withdrawing excise
policy 2021-22.
• The excise policy 2021-22 was withdrawn by the Delhi government after LG VK Saxena
recommended a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in its implementation.
Govt approves ‘vibrant village program’ for comprehensive development
• The program aims to develop the villages in 46 border blocks of 19 districts in four States and UT
viz Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh (UT) abutting the
northern border.
• ₹4,800 crore has been allocated for the programme for the Financial Year 2022-23 to 2025-26.
• Initially, 662 border villages have been identified for comprehensive development
Centre launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme to benefit enterprises
• The government on 10 March 2023, launched the revamped Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME) Competitive (LEAN) scheme to make it more beneficial for enterprises and stakeholders.
• Under the new scheme, the Centre's contribution will be 90 per cent of the implementation cost
for handholding and consultancy fees as against 80 per cent previously.
Govt held 1st consultation on Digital India Act to replace IT Act 2000
• The Union government on 10 Mar'23, conducted its 1st public consultation with industry and policy
stakeholders regarding the Digital India Act (DIA), which aims to replace the Information
Technology Act (IT), 2000.
• Privacy-invasive devices such as spy camera glasses, and wearable tech may be mandated under
stringent regulation before market entry with strict KYC requirements for retail sales.
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World Theatre Day: 27 March
• World Theatre Day is celebrated on 27 March annually across the world to raise the importance
of the art form "theatre" and to act as a wake-up call for governments that have not yet
recognized its value to the people.
• It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute.
• The theme of World Theatre Day 2023 is “Theatre and a Culture of Peace.”
Home Min Amit Shah attends 84th raising day of CRPF in Chhattisgarh
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 84th Raising Day event of the Central Reserve
Police Force (CRPF) in Chhattisgarh on 25 March 2023.
• He also paid tribute to CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur.
• Founded in 2006, CRPF is a federal police organisation in India under the authority of the Ministry
of Home Affairs of the Government of India.
International Day of Unborn Child: 25 March
• The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed annually on 25 March to commemorate
the opposition to abortion.
• The day is associated with the late Pope John Paul II who opposed the medical procedure of
abortion.
• The theme of International Day of the Unborn Child 2023 is "the dignity and value of children yet-
to-be-born."
Day for Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
• Every year on March 24, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human
Rights Violations and Victim Dignity is observed.
• It honours the memory of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, who was assassinated on March 24,
1980.
• Monsignor Romero was an outspoken opponent of human rights violations against El Salvador's
most vulnerable citizens.
Assam Rifles commemorates 188th Raising Day
• Assam Rifles- considered the oldest and most decorated Para Military Force of the country,
celebrated its 188th Raising Day on 24 March 2023.
• Assam Rifles was raised on March 24, 1835.
• During 2022-23, three battalions received Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation and five Battalions
received General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation.
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: 24 March
• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness about TB and
efforts to end the global epidemic.
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• This date marks the day Dr. Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes TB in 1882.
• It is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs.
• The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2023 is "Yes! We can end TB!"
Martyrs’ Day: 23 March
• Martyrs’ Day is celebrated on 23 March every year to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat
Singh, Shivram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar who were hanged to death by the Britishers.
• Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev were hanged at the age of 23, whereas Rajguru was only 22.
• To avenge Lala Lajpat Rai’s killing, they attempted to bomb the Central Legislative Assembly on
April 8, 1929.
World Meteorological Day: 23 March
• World Meteorological Day is observed every year on 23 March to commemorate the World
Meteorological Organization's creation on 23 March 1950.
• The first World Meteorological Day was held on 23 March 1961.
• It began operations in 1951 to coordinate member nations in the fields of meteorology & Earth
sciences.
• The theme for 2023 is “The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations.”
World Water Day: 22 March
• World Water Day is observed on 22 March every year.
• The theme for 2023 is Accelerating Change.
• The UN General Assembly made it a yearly observance in 1993 to raise community understanding
about the importance of conserving water.
• It was formally included for the first time in schedule 21 of the “United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development” in Rio de Janeiro, in 1992.
Bihar Day: 22 March
• Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas) is observed every year on March 22, marking the formation of the state
of Bihar.
• It was on this day when the British carved out the state from Bengal in 1912.
• The day is a public holiday in Bihar.
• The official observance of Bihar Diwas annually began in 2010 under the initiative of Nitish Kumar.
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UK signs deal to join trade pact with 11 Asia and Pacific nations
• The UK has signed a deal to join a trade pact with 11 Asia and Pacific nations, three years after it
officially left the European Union.
• The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership was established in
2018, and includes Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,
Singapore and Vietnam.
Saudi Arabia becomes SCO's dialogue partner
• Saudi Arabia has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a powerful regional bloc
led by China and Russia.
• The Cabinet approved a memorandum on becoming a dialogue partner in the SCO.
• The SCO was founded in June 2001 by China, Russia, and the Central Asian states of Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
• Pakistan and India became full members in 2017.
Tanzania announces outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease
• Tanzania has announced its first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD).
• MVD, formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever which is a serious and deadly disease
belongs to the family of viruses called filoviruses like the Ebola virus.
• High temperature, a severe headache, severe malaise muscle aches and pains, cramping in the
stomach, nausea, etc. are the symptoms.
United Arab Emirates launches National Genome Strategy
• The UAE has launched its National Genome Strategy.
• It aims to provide a comprehensive legislative and governance framework to support the
development and implementation of genomic programs.
• The strategy will last ten years and will focus on delivering public health priorities.
• The Emirates Genome Council, which was established in 2021, will oversee the National Genome
Strategy.
Russia fires supersonic anti-ship missile at mock target
• Russia's navy fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan, in March
2023.
• The P-270 Moskit missile, which has the NATO reporting name or SS-N-22 Sunburn, is a medium-
range supersonic cruise missile of Soviet origin.
• It is capable of destroying a ship within a range of up to 120 km (75 miles).
Egypt joins BRICS bank as new member
• Egypt has joined the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
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• The African-Arab nation became an NDB member on February 20, though a formal notification
was issued on March 22.
• The New Development Bank was set up by BRICS nations on the basis of the intergovernmental
agreement signed at the sixth BRICS summit in Fortaleza in July 2014.
France, UK bans TikTok app from public employee work phones
• French government on 25 March 2023, announced a ban on the ‘recreational’ use of popular social
media apps like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram on government employees owing to concerns
surrounding data security.
• The United Kingdom Parliament has also announced to ban of the Chinese-owned video-sharing
app TikTok from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.
North Korea tests underwater nuclear-capable attack drone
• North Korea tested a new underwater nuclear-capable attack drone on 24 March 2023.
• The North Korean military deployed and tested-fired the new weapons system during a military
drill directed by Kim Jong Un.
• The drone was placed in the ocean near South Hamgyong province as part of the experiment,
and it drifted there for 59 hours and 12 minutes.
Joe Biden signs bill to declassify intelligence about Covid-19 origins
• US President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to
declassify intelligence about the origins of Covid-19.
• The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate and cites potential links between the
research that was done in the Wuhan lab and the outbreak of Covid-19.
• World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
IMF approves $3-billion bailout for Sri Lanka
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on March 20, 2023 cleared a $3 billion-Extended Fund
Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka.
• The objectives of the EFF-supported programme are to restore macroeconomic stability and debt
sustainability, safeguarding financial stability, and stepping up structural reforms to unlock Sri
Lanka’s growth potential.
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MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr contracts for patrol and missile vessels
• Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with Indian shipyards for acquisition of 11 Next
Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and six Next Generation Missile Vessels at an overall cost of
19,600 crore rupees.
• The contract for acquisition of 11patrol vessels under Buy Indian-IDDM category was signed with
Goa Shipyard Limited GSL and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers GRSE Kolkata.
Ministry of Defence inks over Rs 9,100 crore contracts
• Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for procurement of improved Akash Weapon System
(AWS) and 12 Weapon Locating Radars, WLR Swathi (Plains) for the Indian Army at an overall
cost of over 9100 crore rupees.
• The AWS is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence System, indigenously
designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1700 crore deal with BrahMos Aerospace
• The Ministry of Defence on 30 March 2023, inked a Rs 1,700 crore contract with BrahMos
Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of next generation maritime mobile coastal
batteries and BrahMos missiles.
• These systems will be equipped with supersonic BrahMos missiles.
• The delivery of these batteries is scheduled to commence from 2027.
• BAPL is a joint venture between India and Russia.
MoD inks contracts with BEL, NSIL to bolster defence capabilities
• The Defence Ministry, on 29 Mar 2023, signed three contracts worth Rs 5,400 crore to bolster the
defense capabilities of the country.
• The first contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is for the procurement of an Automated
Air Defence Control and Reporting System, 'Project Akashteer'.
• The 2nd contract with BEL is for the acquisition of Sarang Electronic Support Measure (ESM)
systems.
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited signs Term Sheet with Greenko ZeroC
• NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed Term Sheet with Greenko ZeroC Pvt Ltd (A Greenko
Group Company).
• It has been signed to supply 1300 MW Round the Clock RE Power for powering Greenko’s
upcoming Green Ammonia Plant at Kakinada, India.
• The agreement between the two companies is one of the world’s single largest contract for supply
of round-the-clock renewable supply for an industrial client.
IDFC First Bank join hands with Crunchfish
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• IDFC FIRST Bank has teamed with Crunchfish to participate in the RBI's pilot programme to
facilitate offline payments.
• This initiative will provide access to digital payments even when there is no network.
• The Swedish company Crunchfish introduced this one-of-a-kind digital payment system for
merchants and customers as part of the RBI's Regulatory Sandbox Program.
MoD inks pact with BEL for Medium Power Radars ‘Arudhra’ & 129 DR-118
• Ministry of Defence, on March 23, 2023, signed two contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
worth Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.
• The first contract is for Medium Power Radars (MPR) ‘Arudhra’ for the Indian Air Force.
• The second contract, at an overall cost of approx. Rs 950 crore, relates to 129 DR-118 Radar
Warning Receivers (RWR).
23 March 2023: Top 5 Morning Headlines
• Lok Sabha approves ₹1.18 lakh crore budget for Jammu and Kashmir
• Martyrs’ Day: 23 March
• Guinness World Records names 'The Weeknd' most popular artist globally
• Sarabjot Singh wins Gold in Men’s 10m air pistol at ISSF World Cup
• Joe Biden signs bill to declassify intelligence about Covid-19 origins
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with French agency worth Rs 817.12-crore
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu signed an MoU of Rs 817 crore project
with the French development agency Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) to improve
drinking water and sanitation services in the state.
• The MoU aims to provide better sewerage facilities in Manali, Bilaspur, Palampur, Nahan, and
Karsog to improve drinking water supply in Manali and Palampur towns.
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. signs MoU with Indian Army
• NTPC REL has signed an MoU with Indian Army for setting up Green Hydrogen Projects in its
establishments on Build, Own and Operate model.
• The intent is to reduce complex logistics, dependence on fossil fuels and to accelerate
decarbonization.
• A joint identification of potential sites would be undertaken for setting up of green hydrogen
projects for supplying electricity, in a phased manner.
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Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
• The Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and food
for special medical purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases listed
under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021.
• The Government has also fully exempted Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) used in treatment of various
cancers from basic customs duty.
Amit Shah attends 113th Convocation ceremony of GKV University
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 113th Convocation ceremony of Gurukul Kangri
University at Haridwar on 30 March 2023.
• He inaugurated the computerization of various multipurpose societies in Uttarakhand.
• The University was founded on 4 March 1902 by the Arya Samaj sannyasi Swami Shraddhanand.
• A Kanya Gurukula Campus in Dehradun in 1922 was also established by Acharya Ramdevji.
2nd Tourism Working Group meeting to be held at Siliguri on 1st April
• The second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting will be held in West Bengal's Siliguri and
Darjeeling from 1-3 April 2023.
• It will focus on fifive priorities including Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, and Destination
Management.
• Darjeeling is famous world-over for ‘Darjeeling Tea’ which was given the first GI Tag in India in
2004.
1st G20 disaster risk reduction working group meet to begin on 30 Mar
• The First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting will begin at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
on 30 March 2023.
• MoS for Communication Devusinh Chauhan will inaugurate the meeting.
• Five priority areas have been identified for the meeting which include an early warning for all,
resilient infrastructure, and improving the National System for Disaster Risk Reduction.
World’s first 7.2 metre high-rise train set on trial in Delhi-Jaipur
• The world’s first 7.2 meter high-rise train was set on trial in Delhi-Jaipur.
• The Vande Bharat Express train has been modified for the Delhi-Jaipur route.
• The semi-high-speed train on this route can be the 11th route for the advanced train in India.
• As per an earlier announcement, the train is expected to begin operations on the route on April
10, 2023 following the completion of trials.
India-Russia WG meet on Roads & Transport Systems held in New Delhi
• The first meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Roads and Intelligent Transport Systems
was held in New Delhi on 29 March 2023.
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• The meeting was organised with the objective to establish a long-term and effective bilateral
relationship of communication and cooperation in the road transportation, logistics, Intelligent
Transport System (ITS) and green mobility sector.
Second G20 Sherpas meeting to begin at Kumarakom in Kerala on 30 March
• The Second G20 Sherpas meeting under India’s G20 Presidency, chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa
Amitabh Kant will be held in Kumarakom, Kerala, from March 30 to April 2, 2023.
• It will hold multilateral discussions on G20’s economic and developmental priorities as well as on
addressing contemporary global challenges.
• The focus will be both on policy approaches and concrete implementation.
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Annual Session 2023 of ASSOCHAM
• Union Minister, Home Minister, and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, on 28 March 2023,
attended the Annual Session 2023 of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
(ASSOCHAM) in New Delhi.
• It was based on the theme 'Bharat@100: Paving the Way for Inclusive and Sustainable Global
Growth'.
• ASSOCHAM represents the interests of trade and commerce in India.
The 2nd G20 IWG meeting to take place in Visakhapatnam on 28 March
• The second G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting under G20 Indian Presidency is
scheduled to take place at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, on the 28-29 March 2023.
• Around 63 delegates from G20 member countries and international organizations will participate
in the meeting.
• The theme of the meeting is “Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable”.
Aviation Minister inaugurates direct flight between Amritsar & London
• Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated a direct flight
between Amritsar and Gatwick, London on 27 March 2023.
• Under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme, 20 routes have been operational in Punjab.
• The government has also signed an open sky offer with Canada to operate unlimited flights
between Indian cities.
MoS Commerce & Industry Anupriya Patel inaugurates 23rd INDIASOFT
• Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Anupriya Patel inaugurated the 23rd edition of
INDIASOFT in New Delhi on 27 March 2023.
• More than 1500 Indian exhibitors are showcasing their products and solutions at the event,
together with other collocated events.
• Over 650 delegates from 80 countries are participating in the three-day event.
Second G20 Framework Working Group meeting concludes in Chennai
• The Second G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting under Indian G20 Presidency
concluded in Chennai on 25 March 2023.
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• The two-day meeting was co-chaired by V. Anantha Nageswaran, India’s Chief Economic Advisor,
and Clare Lombardelli, Chief Economic Adviser, United Kingdom Treasury.
• Around 87 delegates from G20 member countries, and international organisations attended the
meeting.
Environment Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project in Gurugram
• Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on 26 Mar 2023, launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project
in Gurugram, Haryana.
• It is a major initiative to green a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states.
• He also unveiled the National Action Plan to combat desertification through forestry
interventions.
• It will also improve the soil fertility and climate resilience of the region.
Union Min Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off 1st Delhi-Dharamshala flight
• Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Civil Aviation
Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Union MoS for Civil Aviation General V.K.Singh on 26 March 2023
flagged off the first Indigo Airline Delhi-Dharamshala flight.
• Indigo Airlines will operate daily flights to Dharamshala from Delhi.
• It is the seventh-largest airline in the world in terms of departures.
PM Modi inaugurates 13.7 km Whitefield-KR Pura Metro Line in Bengaluru
• PM Narendra Modi on 25 March 2023 inaugurated the 13.71 km Whitefield -to-Krishnarajapuram
Metro Line in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• He also inaugurated the 'Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
(SMSIMSR) & ‘Sri Sathya Sai Rajeswari Memorial Block’, a totally-free-of-cost medical college and
hospital, at Muddenahalli in Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months
• The Ministry of Home Affairs on 25 March 2023, extended the Armed Forces Special Powers
(AFSPA) Act 1958 in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for 6 months.
• The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, or search premises
without a warrant.
• In 2022, Union govt had declared Changlang, Tirap and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh
as 'disturbed areas'.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chairs 36th Board Meeting of Stop TB Partnership
• Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 36th Board
Meeting of the Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Partnership on 25 Mar'23.
• An “Accountability Report of TB-affected Communities & Civil Society: Priorities to Close the
Deadly Divide” was also launched at the event.
• India identified 3 health priorities under the G20 Presidency, focused on universal health coverage.
1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) Meeting in Mumbai
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• The first Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is
scheduled in Mumbai, from March 28th - 30th, 2023.
• Over 100 delegates from G20 member countries and international organizations will engage in
deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments.
• It will be inaugurated by the Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
One Tigress each to be released to Kota’s Mukundra & Bundi’s Ramgarh
• One tigress each will be released to Kota’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve and Bundi’s Ramgarh
Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.
• This decision was taken in a meeting attended by Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav and
Loksabha speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on 24 March 2023.
• Gaurs and wild dogs and some other wild animals will also be released in the reserve area.
Ashneer Grover launches cricket fantasy sports app ‘CrickPe’
• BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover's Third Unicorn on 23 March 2023 launched a cricket-
focused fantasy sports app called CrickPe.
• It is the only fantasy cricket app in the world where with every match, the actual playing cricketers,
cricketing bodies, and real team owners win cash rewards, along with the fantasy game-winners.
Govt to introduce GPS-based toll system in six months
• The government is planning to introduce new technologies including GPS-based toll collection
systems to replace existing highway toll plazas in the next 6 months.
• The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and charging motorists for the exact distance
travelled on the highways.
• NHAI's toll revenue is currently Rs 40,000 crore and it is going to soar to Rs 1.40 lakh crore 2-3
years.
PM Narendra Modi visits Varanasi
• PM Narendra Modi visited Varanasi on 24th March 2023 and addressed the One World TB
Summit.
• He launched TB-Mukt Panchayat Initiative, shorter TB preventive treatment, and family-centric
care model for TB.
• He also released India's Annual TB Report 2023.
• He also felicitated states/UTs for progress towards ending TB.
Union govt launches 'DigiClaim' for claim disbursal through NCIP
• Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched National Crop
Insurance Portal’s (NCIP) digitized claim settlement module 'DigiClaim' in New Delhi on 23 March
2023.
• It was launched under the ambit of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
• Under the module, claims will be disbursed electronically, which will benefit the respective farmers
of six states.
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Union Min Sarbananda Sonowal launches Digital Platform 'Sagar Manthan'

• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on 23 March 2023,
launched the Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard ‘Sagar Manthan’.
• It is a Digital platform having all the integrated data related to the ministry and other subsidiaries.
• The dashboard will transform the workings of various departments by improving well-coordinated
real-time information.
‘Call Before You Dig’ app launched by PM Modi
• PM Narendra Modi on 22 March 2023 launched an app called 'Call Before u Dig’.
• It will help prevent uncoordinated digging that results in damage to underground utility assets
like optical fibre cables, costing the government thousands of crores every year.
• It has been developed by the department of telecommunications and the Bhaskaracharya
Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics.
AIM launches 'Stories of Change' for promoting grassroots innovations
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched the 'Stories of Change' a series of captivating journeys of
15 change-makers from grassroots.
• These stories of impact creators from across India are aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs.
• AIM will be bringing such stories in future as well to give a platform to community innovators and
will also provide support to every grassroots innovators.
PM Modi inaugurates ITU Area Office & Innovation Center
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Area Office and Innovation Centre in New Delhi on 22 March 2023.
• He also unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document.
• The new ITU office will serve India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan,
and Iran and it will also ensure economic cooperation in the region.
Environment Minister chairs 1st General Body Meeting of NCSCM
• Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 1st General Body Meeting of the National
Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, (NCSCM) in New Delhi on 22 March 2023.
• It was held to focus on sustainable infrastructure and the livelihoods of coastal communities.
• He directed NCSCM to contribute to the mission of MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline
Habitats and Tangible Incomes).
Rajasthan becomes first State to pass Right to Health Bill
• Rajasthan Assembly on 21 March 2023 passed the Right to Health Bill.
• It has a provision for mandatory free-of-cost emergency treatment for every resident of the State
at both the government hospitals and the privately-run institutions.
• With this, Rajasthan has become the first and the only State in the country to legislate the right
to health.
PM Modi will inaugurate ITU Area Office & Innovation Centre
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre in New Delhi on 22 March 2023.
• During the programme, Prime Minister will also unveil Bharat 6G Vision Document and launch 6G
Research and Development Test Bed.
• India had signed a Host Country Agreement in March 2022 with ITU for establishment of Area
Office.
2nd SFWG Meeting in Udaipur, Rajasthan from 21st-23rd March, 2023
• The Second G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) meeting under India’s G20
Presidency is set to take place in Udaipur, Rajasthan from 21st-23rd March, 2023.
• The First G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) was held in Guwahati, Assam on 2nd-
3rd February, 2023.
• On the side-lines of the meeting, two workshops have been planned.
NGT levies penalty on Kochi Municipal Corporation
• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Kochi Municipal Corporation in Kerala to pay
an environmental compensation of Rs 100 crore,
• It has been fined for the damage to the environment because of its failure to handle solid waste.
• The bench comprised judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel.
Cabinet approves listing of IREDA on Stock Exchanges
• Govt has approved for listing of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency on the Stock
Exchanges.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decided to approve an Initial Public Offer
(IPO) by part sale of Government’s stake in the CPSE to raise funds through issue of fresh equity
shares.
• Dept of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) will drive the listing process.
7 Textile Mega Parks to be set up at cost of Rs 4445 crore
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that seven PM MITRA (PM Mega Integrated Textile
Region and Apparel) mega textile parks would be set up.
• They will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh.
• PM MITRA Parks aims to propel India as a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports.
BRO opens strategic Zojila Pass in record 68 days
• The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on 16 March opened the strategic Zojila Pass for vehicle
movement.
• Zojila Pass is located on the Greater Himalayan Range at an altitude of 11,650 feet which acts as
a gateway between the Union Territories of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
• It remained closed for only 68 days in 2023 as compared to 73 days in 2022.
NIOT to set up green, self-powered Desalination Plant in Lakshadweep
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• The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in March 2023 announced to set up of an
emission-free Desalination plant in Lakshadweep.
• Currently, the desalination plants, each of which provides at least 100,000 liters of potable water
every day, are powered by diesel generator sets.
• The NIOT will use Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology.
Deepak Bagla steps down as MD & CEO of Invest India
• Deepak Bagla, Managing Director and CEO of Invest India resigned from his post on 17 March
2023.
• Invest India is the Indian government's National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency
setup in 2009 under section 25 of the Companies Act.
• Bagla is the President of the Geneva based World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies
with membership of 105 countries.
Parshottam Rupala to inaugurate ‘Sagar Parikrama Phase IV’ on 18 March
• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate the Phase-IV of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ in Karnataka
on 18 March 2023.
• It will cover the stretch of Uttar Kannada on 18th March 2023 and on 19th March 2023 Udupi
followed by Dakshan Kannada.
• It aims to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders and facilitate their economic
upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs.
India approves Rs 70,500 crore for acquisition of military hardware
• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defense ministry's apex body for clearing weapons
procurement accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisitions worth Rs 70,500
crore.
• These include indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Maritime
Utility Helicopters.
• Out of these, 99 percent of the procurement will be sourced from Indian industries.
OneWeb to launch 36 satellites with ISRO for low-orbit connectivity
• OneWeb, the Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company, will launch 36 satellites with Indian Space
Research OrganisationISRO on 26 March 2023.
• The launch aims at completing the first-generation LEO constellation and enabling the initiation
of global coverage in 2023.
• The mission marks OneWeb’s second satellite deployment from India with the collaboration
between the UK and India.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya flags off 75 Trucks to create TB awareness
• Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on 16 March 2023, flagged off 75
trucks with Tuberculosis (TB) awareness messages across the country in New Delhi.
• Currently, 71000 Ni-Kshay Mitras are supporting over 10 lakh TB patients through nutritional
support.
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• Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the Minister also distributed Nutritional
Baskets to TB patients.
Ayush Min inaugurates 26th session of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth
• Union Minister for Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 26th Convocation of
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) on 16 March 2023.
• He also inaugurated the 8th National Seminar on the topic 'Usage of Trina Dhanya (Millets) in
contemporary lifestyle' in New Delhi.
• The session discussed ways to document and publish a maximum number of case reports based
on ayurvedic practices.
First abort mission of Gaganyaan in May 2023
• The first of the four abort missions for India's maiden human spaceflight Gaganyaan is planned
for May 2023.
• The first test vehicle mission, TV-D1, is planned in May 2023, followed by the second test vehicle
TV-D2 mission and first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan (LVM3-G1) in the first quarter of 2024.
• The Human-rated Launch Vehicle Systems (HLVM3) are tested and qualified.
BIS launches 'Learning Science via Standards' initiative for students
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on 15 March 2023, launched the ‘Learning Science via
Standards’ series for students.
• The initiative focuses on lesson plans that use scientific concepts, principles, and laws to help
students understand their practical applications in manufacturing.
• Under the initiative, ‘Standards Clubs’ are being established in educational institutions across
India.
Meghalaya International Film Festival begins in Shillong
• The first-ever Meghalaya International Film Festival started in Shillong on March 14, 2023.
• It is being in the State Central Library.
• Around 40 films will be screened across 4 venues.
• An initiative of the Meghalaya Filmmakers' Association (MeFilma), Meghalaya International Film
Festival is jointly organised by the filmmakers of the state in collaboration with the tourism
department.
Govt removes upper age limit to receive deceased donor organs
• The government has removed the upper age limit of 65 years for eligibility for registration to
receive deceased donor organs.
• Now, a person of any age can register for receiving deceased donor organs.
• The government has also canceled the domicile requirement of the state for registration of
patients requiring organ transplantation from deceased donors.
India to host SCO Tourism Ministers' meet in Varanasi on March 17-18
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• India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting on 17-18
March in Kashi (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh.
• Varanasi has been designated as the first cultural capital of the SCO.
• During the Tourism Ministers’ (TMM) meeting, a joint action plan on the development of
cooperation in tourism among SCO member countries will be adopted.
Bihar has lowest literacy rate followed by Arunachal and Rajasthan
• Bihar (61.8 pc) has the lowest literacy, followed by Arunachal Pradesh (65.3 pc) and Rajasthan
(66.1 pc) according to Ministry of Education.
• The literacy rate in rural India is 67.77 per cent as compared to 84.11 per cent in urban India.
• Kerala has the highest literacy rate (94 pc) followed by Lakshadweep (91.85) and Mizoram (91.33
pc).
Yoga Mahotsav 2023 inaugurated
• Yoga Mahotsav 2023, the three days event to commemorate 100 days countdown to International
Day of Yoga 2023 was inaugurated in New Delhi on 13 March 2023.
• Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the event.
• The three-day Yoga Mahotsav 2023 will feature a range of programs and activities which will
include talks/discourses by Yoga gurus, Vice Chancellors Summit, etc.
IREDA gets status of IFC from RBI
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has got the status of Infrastructure
Finance Company (IFC) from RBI.
• It was earlier classified as an 'Investment and Credit Company (ICC)'.
• With the IFC status, IREDA will be able to take higher exposure in RE financing.
• The IFC status will also help the company to access a wider investor base for fund mobilisation.
Total forest and tree area increased by 2261sq km
• India’s forest and tree cover has risen by 2,261 square kilometers in the year 2021.
• Andhra Pradesh grew the maximum forest cover of 8,276 square kilometers, according to the India
State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021.
• The biennial report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun, was released by Minister of State
for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
Centre approves Rs 1816 crore to 5 states as disaster relief
• Union govt on 13 March 2023, approved additional assistance of ₹1,816.16 crore under the National
Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states which were affected by flood, landslides, and
cloudburst in 2022.
• Under the fund, ₹520.466 crore has been approved to Assam, ₹239.31 crore to Himachal Pradesh,
₹941.04 crore to Karnataka, ₹47.326 crore to Meghalaya and ₹68.02 crore to Nagaland.
Uttarakhand's entire Broad Gauge Network electrified by Indian Railway
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• Indian Railways on 13 March 2023, announced that it has completed the electrification of
Uttarakhand’s entire broad gauge network of 347 route km.
• This will result in a 2.5 times lower line haul cost, heavier haulage capacity, and reduced operating
and maintenance costs of the electric loco.
• Indian Railway is working on a mission mode to become the largest green railway in the world.
Centre sanctions eight floating jetty projects in Karnataka, TN
• Under its Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, shipping, and waterways has provided in-
principle approval to four floating jetty projects in Karnataka.
• These projects are located primarily on Gurupura River and Netravati River and shall be used for
tourism purposes.
• It has also given in-principle approval to another four floating jetty projects in Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi inaugurates 118 Km long Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 March 2023, inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway
in the Mandya district of Karnataka.
• The 118 Km long project has been developed at a total cost of around Rs 8480 crores.
• It will reduce the travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru from around 3 hours to about 75
minutes. It will act as a catalyst for socioeconomic development in the region.
Central Railway achieves 100% electrification of entire broad gauge
• Central Railway achieved 100% railway electrification on all Broad Gauge routes which is almost
3825 Kilometres in March 2023.
• The last non-electrified section of Central Railway, Ausa Road- Latur Road on Solapur Division
was electrified in Feb 2023.
• The electrification has helped in reducing carbon footprints of 5.204 lakh tons every year and also
saves Rs. 1670 crores annually.
First Supreme Audit Institution (SAI20) meet to begin on 13 March
• The first Supreme Audit Institution 20 (SAI20) Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) is going to begin in
Guwahati, Assam on 13 March 2023.
• The themes of the meeting are, ‘Blue Economy’ and ‘Responsible Artificial Intelligence’.
• The SAI20 is aimed at bringing together an ecosystem wherein SAIs are active partners in
governance, promoting transparency and accountability.
PM Modi unveils world's longest railway platform in Hubballi-Dharwad
• PM Narendra Modi on 11 March 2023, inaugurated the longest railway platform in the world in
Hubballi-Dharwad.
• With this, the city has registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the
longest railway platform in the World at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji station.
• The 1,507-metre-long platform has been built at a cost of about ₹20 crore.
IRCTC to start 'Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra Tour' from 31 March
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• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced to run on 31 March 2023,
"Bharat Nepal Ashtha Yatra" tour package.
• It will run under the Bharat Gaurav Tourists train which will showcase four important pilgrimage
and heritage destination in the 10 days tour.
• It is in line with India's initiative “Dekho Apna Desh" to promote special interest circuits in domestic
tourism.
Nitin Gadkari unveils first methanol run buses in Bengaluru
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on 12 March 2023, unveiled Bengaluru's first methanol-run buses.
• The project is aimed at reducing the level of emissions and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport
Corporation (BMTC) NITI Aayog, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Ashok Leyland are conducting
the project together.
• As part of the project, the IOC will provide free methanol for three months.
Amit shah virtually inaugurated development project in Ahmedabad
• Home Minister unveiled multiple development works worth Rs 154 cr of Ahmedabad Municipal
Corporation and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
• Among which the biggest work is inauguration of a new over-bridge at Sanathal Junction on
Sardar Patel Ring Road at a cost of Rs100 cr project.
• Smart schools have been inaugurated in Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Shela, Thaltej and Sarkhej.
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to chair the 6th meeting of NSAC
• Piyush Goyal chaired the 6th meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC)
• NSAC is playing an important role in identifying areas of interventions for expansion of startup
ecosystem and ideating and nurturing national programs under Startup India initiative..
• .With the theme of India@2047, NSAC will plan upon matters important for evolution of Indian
startup ecosystem.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves New Sports Policy 2023
• The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, on 10 March 2023, approved the New
Sports Policy 2023.
• As part of the new sports policy, special focus is to be laid on a range of aspects from a player's
physical fitness to training.
• Along with this, various provisions have been made to support the development of new institutions
while connecting schools, and colleges with sports.
Karnataka reports India's first death from H3N2 influenza virus
• India reported its first two deaths due to the Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus, one each from
Karnataka and Haryana on 10 March 2023.
• Ninety cases of H3N2 have been reported over the last three months in India.
• In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda died due to the H3N2 virus.
• The infection is contracting children more than adults and children below 15 are more prone to
the viral infection.
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Power Minister launches portal to ensure availability of of power

• Union Power Minister launched a portal to ensure greater availability of power during the peak
demand season at a price higher than the ceiling
• The Central government has launched a High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM) and Surplus
Power Portal (PUShP).
• HP-DAM will aid gas and coal-based power plants to generate and sell expensive power to meet
the high peak demand in summers.
Centre launches portal for women scientists for research grants & fund
• Union minister Jitendra Singh on 9 March 2023, announced the launch of an exclusive portal for
research grants and funds for women scientists by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) council under CSIR-ASPIRE programme.
• The portal will be functional from 1 April 2023.
• Only women scientists across the country will be eligible to apply for research grants.
Army installs tallest Iconic National Flag in hilly Doda district, J&K
• In J&K, the Indian Army installed the tallest 'Iconic National Flag' in the hilly Doda district on
March 9, 2023.
• The tricolour has been installed on a 100 feet-high pole, the highest Tricolour in the Doda district.
• General Officer Commanding of the Army's Delta Force Maj Gen Ajay Kumar unfurled it.
• He also honoured the next of kin of soldiers who had died in the service of the nation.
Agriculture Min to inaugurate workshop on Bamboo Sector Development
• Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will inaugurate the National
Workshop on Bamboo Sector Development in New Delhi on 10 March 2023.
• It aims to identify areas for improvement and explore expert suggestions to transform the
bamboo industry.
• The event is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Invest India, and
Kerala State Bamboo Mission
Indian Railways to launch Bharat Gaurav train from Mumbai to Madurai
• Indian Railways is going to run the Bharat Gaurav train from Mumbai to Renigunta and back from
9 March 2023.
• Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train is in line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh"
to promote domestic tourism.
• This IRCTC tourist train will be an all-inclusive tour package and IRCTC will make efforts to
provide a safe and memorable experience to the guests.
Education Minister launches new BS course at IIT Madras
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the four year Bachelor Science Degree
in Electronic Systems at IIT Madras on March 2023.
• The new BS in Electronic Systems course will be delivered online.
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• Unlike other undergraduate courses offered by the institute, candidates can take admission to
this one without appearing in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
BSE and UN Women India launches a new programme, 'FinEMPOWER'
• BSE and UN Women India launched a new programme, 'FinEMPOWER', at the Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE) on 6 March 2023.
• It is a year-long joint capacity-building programme between BSE and UN Women to empower
women towards financial security.
• BSE and UN Women India also collaboratively organised the 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality
ceremony.
PM Modi to inaugurate Disaster Risk Reduction session on 10th March
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd session of the National Platform for Disaster
Risk Reduction on 10th March 2023 in New Delhi.
• The theme of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 is 'building local resilience in the
face of climate change.'
• Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Ministerial session with the Ministers of States and Union
Territories.
Union Min Piyush Goyal inaugurates 1st Session of Massmerize 2023
• Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Piyush Goyal
inaugurated the 1st Session of Massmerize 2023 in New Delhi on 6 March 2023.
• Massmerize is a dialogue forum between government and retail, Fast-moving consumer goods
(FMCG), and e-Commerce sectors to discuss regulatory issues, Macro-Economics, and consumer
trends.
Sterlite Power commissions green energy corridor project in Gujarat
• Sterlite Power has commissioned its green energy corridor project – Lakadia-Vadodara
Transmission Project Limited – in Gujarat.
• It aims to deliver over 5,000 MW renewable energy from Bhuj and Kutch to the national grid.
• With 812 towers spanning seven districts in Gujarat, this power transmission corridor is also one
of the largest transmission corridors built in India till date.
Ashwini Vaishnaw releases special 'Go Green, Go Organic' cover
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and four Sikkim ministers on Monday released a unique cover
of the Department of Posts, 'Go Green, Go Organic' for Sikkim.
• Sikkim has the title of the 'first 100% organic state' in the world.
• The state has also won the prestigious Future Policy Gold Award from the UN Food and
Agriculture.
Mauganj became the 53rd district of Madhya Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on March 4, 2023, to make Tehsil
Mauganj of Rewa district the 53rd district of the state.
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• It will have four tehsils - Mauganj, Hanumana, Naigarhi and Devtalab with a population of more
than six lakhs.
• CM Chouhan also transferred an amount of Rs 605 crore as assistance to the bank accounts of
27,310 beneficiaries under the Sambal scheme.
The 6th meeting of JWGACTC concludes in New Delhi on 3rd March
• The 6th meeting of Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Co-operation (JWGACTC)
was organized in India from 27 Feb- 3 March 2023.
• It is constituted under the Indo-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).
• The opening session of the Meeting was held on 27th February in New Delhi and was co-chaired
by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, Assistant Controller Carrier Projects (ACCP).
The first Labour 20 meeting to be held in Amritsar on 19-20 March
• The 1st Labour 20 (L20) meeting is scheduled to be held in Amritsar, Punjab, from 19th to 20th
March 2023.
• It comprises leaders and representatives of trade union centers of G20 countries who provide
analyses and policy recommendations aimed at addressing labor-related issues.
• Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) is the lead national trade union center for organizing the L20
inception meeting.
Union govt approves launch of Nano Liquid DAP Fertiliser for farmers
• Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 5 March 2023, announced the
launch of nano liquid DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) fertilizer for the benefit of farmers.
• One bottle will be equivalent to one bag of DAP, which costs Rs 1,350.
• Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) is also planning to launch Nano-Potash, Nano-Zinc,
and Nano-Copper fertilizers.
India installs world's first bamboo barrier
• World's first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier has been installed on the Vani-Warora
Highway,Vidarbh, Maharashtra.
• It has been christened Bahu Balli.
• The recycling value of the bamboo barrier is 50-70%.
• The bamboo species used in the making of this barrier is Bambusa Balcoa, which has been treated
with creosote oil and coated with recycled High-Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE).
Sale of gold jewellery hallmarked without six-digit code to be banned
• Government has decided to ban the sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without
a six-digit code from April 2023.
• The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution informed that the decision has
been taken to ensure quality culture in micro sale units.
• The decision was taken after a review meeting of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
ICMR to set up new cell to support research
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• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is developing a research policy and governance
cell.
• It will be responsible for designing and implementing policies and strategies to support research
activity.
• It will work under the direct control of director general, ICMR Dr Rajiv Bhal.
• ICMR is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur launches Yuva Utsav
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh
Thakur launched the Yuva Utsava-India@2047 on 4 March from IIT Ropar in Punjab.
• He also launched the Dashboard of Yuva Utsava.
• In the first phase by 31st March 2023, Yuva Utsava will be held in 150 Districts across the country
to celebrate the youth power.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flag off PM Jan Aushadhi Train
• Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
flagged off the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) train on 3 March 2023
in New Delhi.
• It is named Chhattisgarh Samparkranti Express and has been wrapped with the branding of the
Jan Aushadhi scheme to spread awareness about generic medicines available at Jan Aushadhi
centers.
Union Min Amit Shah inaugurates Phase I of Bengaluru Safe City project
• The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on 3 March 2023, inaugurated the first
phase of the Bangalore Safe City Project in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The project is envisaged under Nirbhaya Scheme to ensure the safety of women in Bengaluru
city.
• Under the project, audio-visual systems, drones, CCTVs, and emergency call boxes are installed
in various parts of the city.
Eighth edition of Raisina Dialogue inaugurated on 2 March
• PM Modi inaugurated the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on 2 March 2023.
• The three-day Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy.
• It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Observer Research
Foundation.
• The theme of the 2023 Edition is "Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the
Tempest."
8th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law to be held
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is organising the 8th edition of the National
Conference on Economics of Competition Law on 3 March 2023.
• The Conference is being organised every year since 2016 by the CCI.
• The Conference has a plenary session and two technical sessions.
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• The Plenary at this year's Conference is on the topic ‘ANTITRUST AND REGULATION:
INTERFACES AND SYNERGIES’.
NTPC commissioned India’s first Air cooled condenser
• NTPC has commissioned India’s first Air cooled condenser at North Karanpura Super Critical plant
in Jharkhand.
• This project has been envisaged with Air Cooled Condenser which has almost 1/3rd water
footprint as compared to a conventional Water Cooled Condenser.
• The North Karanpura plant will have a total capacity of 1980 MW, 3 Units of 660 MW each.
Two-day Millets Mahotsav organised at Bhojpur, Bihar
• A two-day Millets Mahotsav was organized from 28th February to 1st March 2023 at Bhojpur,
Bihar.
• The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Pashupati Kumar
Paras.
• Due to the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations declared the year
2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off Jan Aushadhi Rath
• Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the Jan Aushadhi Rath in
New Delhi to commence celebrations of Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyaan.
• Govt has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras
to 10,000.
• Medicines available at Jan Aushadhi Kendra are priced 50 to 90 per cent less than the prices of
branded medicines.
4th edition of the National Youth Parliament Festival to commence
• The 4th edition of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) will commence on 2 Mar 2023 in
the Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi.
• The Youth Parliament has been organised since 2019, with the objective of strengthening
democracy and enabling the student community to understand the working of Parliament.
• The Youth Parliaments are conducted at three levels: District, State and Nation.
G-20 meeting of Anti Corruption Working Group begins in Gurugram
• The G20 meeting of the Anti Corruption Working Group began in Gurugram on 1 March 2023.
• Union Minister Jitendra Singh addressed the G20 meeting.
• Representatives from 20-member nations, 10 invitee nations and nine international organisations
(such as Interpol etc.) will be attending the meeting.
Exhibition on International Year of Millets organized in Goa
• Central Bureau of Communication, Goa organized a Multimedia exhibition on International Year
of Millets in Panaji, on 28 Feb 2023.
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• Open to public till 3rd March, the exhibition aims to educate visitors about the importance of
millets and encourage their inclusion in daily diets.
• Millets are small-grained, annual, warm-weather cereals belonging to grass family.
Ganga Vilas successfully completes its maiden visit
• World's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas successfully completed its maiden journey at Bogibeel
in Dibrugarh, on 28 Feb 2023.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi had virtually flagged off the cruise on 13th January 2023 from
Varanasi.
• During the 50 days journey, the river cruise travelled 3200 km through 27 river systems in 5 states
and Bangladesh and visited 50 major tourist sites.
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Tata Power re-appoints Praveer Sinha as CEO & MD for four years
• Tata Power has reappointed Dr. Praveer Sinha as CEO & Managing Director of the company for
a period of four years.
• The re-appointment will take effect from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027.
• His present tenure as a CEO & MD will conclude on Apr 30, 2023.
• Tata Power Company Limited is an Indian electric utility company based in Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India and is part of the Tata Group.
Badri Srinivasan to head APMEA regions for Wipro
• Badri Srinivasan will lead Wipro's India and Southeast Asia businesses under the company’s Asia
Pacific, Middle East, India and Africa (APMEA) Strategic Market Unit.
• Satya Easwaran, Country Head for India, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the
organisation.
• Mr. Badri joined Wipro in January 2022 as the managing director for Southeast Asia.
Sheikh Khaled named as crown prince of Abu Dhabi
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE and the ruler of Abu Dhabi,
has announced his eldest son Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the crown
prince of Abu Dhabi.
• Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been appointed as the country's new vice president.
• Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and Sheikh Hasbin Zayed, were announced as deputy rulers of Abu
Dhabi.
Justice T S Sivagnanam appointed acting chief justice of Calcutta HC
• The Central government on 30 March 2023, appointed Justice TS Sivagnanam as Acting Chief
Justice of the Calcutta High Court with effect from March 31, 2023.
• Justice Sivagnanam will take over the post after the retirement of the current Chief Justice
Prakash Shrivastava.
• High court judges retire at the age of 62 years, while Supreme Court judges demit office on
attaining the age of 65.
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as Vice-President of UAE
• The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has appointed
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the UAE Vice-President.
• The incumbent Vice president Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will also continue in
the same role.
• The new Vice-President is also the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and a
member of the Abu Dhabi Supreme Petroleum Council.
Pranav Haridasan to take over as Axis Securities’s MD and CEO
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• Axis Securities has announced the appointment of Pranav Haridasan as its new managing
director and CEO for a tenure of 3 yrs.
• The current MD, B Gopkumar has transitioned to Axis Asset Management Company as MD and
CEO.
• Haridasan is currently MD and co-head of Equities at Axis Capital.
• Before this, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets as director and head of India/ ASEAN
Execution Services.
SpiceJet’s Ajay Singh takes over as ASSOCHAM President
• SpiceJet chief Ajay Singh has taken over as President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce
and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
• Singh replaces Sumant Sinha, the Managing Director of Renew Power who has completed his
tenure at the chamber.
• Sanjay Nayar, the Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund is the new Senior Vice-
President of ASSOCHAM.
Star Sports signs actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador
• The Walt Disney Company India-owned channel Star Sports has signed Ranveer Singh as its
brand ambassador.
• As per the company, this association makes him the first actor to be associated with Star Sports.
• Star Sports and Ranveer Singh’s journey as partners starts with the opening weekend of IPL.
• It also entails other sporting events coming up including World Test Championship Final.
Dilma Rousseff elected as new President of BRICS Bank
• New Development Bank (NDB) has announced that former Brazilian President Dilma Vana
Rousseff has been elected as the new President of the Bank.
• She will replace Marcus Troyjo.
• NDB, also known as BRICS bank is a multilateral financial institution set up by the five BRICS
countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
NDTV appoints former SEBI chief UK Sinha as non-executive chairperson
• NDTV has appointed former Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Upendra Kumar
Sinha as an independent director and non-executive chairperson of the NDTV board of directors.
• Sinha served as the chairman of SEBI for over six years between 2011 and 2017.
• NDTV also appointed Welspun India's chief executive officer Dipali Goenka as an independent
director on the board.
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World's oldest drag queen, Darcelle XV passes away
• The Guinness World Record holder for oldest drag queen performer, Darcelle XV, passed away
on 27 March 2023.
• Her real name was Walter W. Cole.
• She was crowned the oldest drag queen by Guinness World Records in 2016.
• The Darcelle XV Showplace, which she owned, is "the West Coast's longest-running drag show,"
as per Guinness.
• She authored her autobiography "Just Call Me Darcelle".
Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore passes away
• Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore, who revolutionized the manufacture of semiconductor chips
and transformed computing, passed away on March 24, 2023.
• He gave Moore's law, which defined the rate of the invention in semiconductors.
• In 2009, Moore was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
• He was awarded the 2010 Dan David Prize for his work in the area of Computers.
Renowned filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar passes away
• Renowned filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, on 24 March 2023 passed away.
• He started his directing debut with Vidya Balan’s Parineeta in 2005. Other films directed by him
are Mardaani (2014), Laga Chunari Mein Daag, and Lafangey Parindey (2010).
• In 2005, He was awarded Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction for Parineeta.
• In 2006, he won Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.
Actor Lance Reddick passes away
• Actor Lance Reddick passed away in March 2023.
• He was best known for his commanding presence as a police chief on the acclaimed television
drama "The Wire" and for his supporting work in the "John Wick" action-film series.
• He also released a jazz album, "Contemplations and Remembrances" in 2007.
Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar passes away
• Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, best known for his role in 1980s classic Nukkad, passed away in
March 2023.
• The actor was recently seen in the Prime Video series "Farzi".
• His career spanned nearly four decades.
• He rose to fame with his roles in TV shows 'Nukkad' and 'Circus'.
• He played vital roles in films, including 'Hasee Toh Phasee', 'Jai Ho', 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi'.
Veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik passes away
• Veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik passed away in March 2023.
• He had acted in more than 100 films.
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• Kaushik was best known for his roles in films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Mr. India, Deewana
Mastana, and Udta Punjab.
• Satish Kaushik won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award in 1990 for Ram Lakhan and for Saajan
Chale Sasural in 1997.
Former union minister Satyabrata Mookherjee passes away
• Former union minister Satyabrata Mookherjee passed away in Kolkata on 3 March 2023.
• He was elected from the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency in 1999.
• He was the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers (from September 2000 – June
2002) and then for Commerce and Industry (July 2002 – October 2003).
• He also served as Additional Solicitor General of India.
Former Chief Justice of India A.M. Ahmadi passes away
• Former Chief Justice of India A.M. Ahmadi passed away in March 2023.
• Ahmadi was the chief justice from 1994 to 1997.
• Having begun his judicial career as a City Civil and Session Court judge in Ahmedabad, he was
the only Chief Justice of India who started at the very lowest rank to rise to the highest position
of the Indian judiciary.
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IOC finally makes Lashinda Demus a 2012 Olympics champion
• American runner Lashinda Demus officially became an Olympic champion on 30 March 2023, at
the age of 40 and more than a decade after the 2012 London Games.
• Demus was formally reallocated the gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles by the International
Olympic Committee because of the disqualification of Natalya Antyukh in fallout from the Russian
doping scandal.
Aravindh Chithambaram wins Delhi International Open chess title
• Aravindh Chithambaram won the Delhi International Open chess title on 30 March 2023.
• Georgia’s Luka Paichadze took the second spot with nine points.
• Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan is an Indian chess grandmaster.
• He won the Indian chess championships twice, in 2018 and 2019.
• He earned his international master title in 2014 and his grandmaster title in 2015.
Shakib Al Hasan surpasses Southee to become the top T20I wicket-taker
• Shakib Al Hasan surpassed Tim Southee to become the leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket in
March 2023.
• He achieved this record during the second T20I match against Ireland in Chattogram,
Bangladesh.
• With 136 wickets in T20I at an average of 20.67 and an economy rate of 6.8, Shakib is considered
as one of the best all-rounders in T20 cricket.
BCCI signs Herbalife as its official partner for upcoming IPL edition
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signed nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition
Limited as its partner for the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) for its current season, 2023.
• The IPL 2023 is scheduled to be played in the country starting this month, from March 31 to May
26, 2023.
• Herbalife sponsors more than 150 world-class athletes which include Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, etc.
Bharali Bedabrate bags bronze in World Youth Championships
• Indian weightlifter Bharali Bedabrate clinched the men's 67kg bronze medal at the International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Youth Championships in Durres, Albania.
• He lifted a total of 267kg (119kg+148kg) to finish third.
• Armenia's Seryozha Barseghyan 275 kg (128 kg+147 kg) and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al
Marzouq 270 kg (119 kg+148 kg) won the gold and silver medals respectively.
First Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 concludes
• The first Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 concluded in the North, South, East,
and West Zones on 28 March 2023.
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• The Hockey Punjab, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Jharkhand, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh
were crowned as Champions in their respective zones.
• Hockey Punjab defeated Uttar Pradesh Hockey 3-2 in the North Zone Final.
Sam Burns wins World Golf Championship Match Play title
• Sam Burns secured the 2023 WGC Match Play golf title with a 6 and 5 victory over Cameron
Young in the final on 28 March 2023.
• Rory McIlroy also topped in his heavyweight clash with world number one Scottie Scheffler in the
consolation match.
• Earlier, he had beaten Scottie Scheffler in a back-and-forth semi-final encounter which was
decided at the third playoff hole.
Ultimate Table Tennis to return for Season 4, to begin in July 2023
• Ultimate Table Tennis, the franchise-based table tennis league featuring star international
paddlers, will resume after a three-year hiatus.
• Its fourth edition will be played in Pune from July 13 to 30, 2023.
• The fourth edition to be played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex will see five of the
six previous franchises contiuning from where they left in the last edition in 2019.
Bhavani Devi bags Women’s Individual Sabre gold
• Olympian Bhavani Devi bagged the gold medal in the women's Individual Sabre category of the
33rd Senior National Fencing Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in March
2023.
• She clinched her 11th national title after she outplayed V Sunny Alka of Kerala 15-9.
• Her team Tamil Nadu, also won the gold in the Women's Sabre Team event, by outplaying Kerala
45-34 in the final.
AHF honours Hockey India with best organiser award
• Hockey India has been awarded with the Best Organiser Award by the Asian Hockey Federation
(AHF) for the successful hosting of the FIH Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela earlier
in 2023.
• The award was received by HI secretary-general Bhola Nath Singh during the AHF Congress held
in Mungyeong, Korea.
• The World Cup was held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
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PM Narendra Modi to attend Combined Commanders’ Conference-2023
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Combined Commanders’ Conference-2023 in
Bhopal on 1st April 2023.
• The three-day conference of Military Commanders started on 30 March 2023 on the theme
‘Ready, Resurgent, Relevant’.
• Prime Minister will also flag off the Vande Bharat Express train between Bhopal and New Delhi at
Rani Kamlapati Railway Station, Bhopal.
PM Modi to virtually address Summit of Democracy
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the Leader-level Plenary session on the Summit
of Democracy on March 29 2023.
• The summit was hosted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
• Presidents and Prime Ministers from six countries -- Greece, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Croatia, and
Timor-Leste also addressed the summit.
• The summit aimed to make democracies more responsive and resilient
1st International Quantum Communication Conclave concluded on 28 March
• Deprtment of Telecom organised ‘First International Quantum Communication Conclave’ on 27-
28 March 2023 in New Delhi.
• The conclave was organised by Telecommunications Standards Development Society India and
Centre For Development Of Telematics (C-DOT).
• The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Skill Excellence Awards – 2022 were also presented
to various winners during the event.
Amit Shah to chair Regional Conference on 'Drug Trafficking' on 24 Mar
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Regional Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and
National Security’ in Bengaluru on 24 March 2023.
• It is being organised to curtail drug trafficking through maritime route and stringent punitive
action on drug traffickers resulting into zero tolerance.
• Representatives from 5 Southern States & three Union Territories will also attend the Conference.
Tourism Min to organize 1st Global Tourism Investor Summit in May 2023
• Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism will organize the country's 1st Global
Tourism Investors’ Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 17-19 May 2023.
• It will aim to attract investment in tourism industry such as Hospitality & Lodging, Eco-Tourism,
Rural Tourism and others.
• A 100% Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tourism and Hospitality sector is allowed under
automatic route.
RK Singh to inaugurate National conference on 'Biomass' on 24 March
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• Union Power & New and Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh will inaugurate the “National
Conference on Biomass 3P - Pellet to Power to Prosperity” in New Delhi on 24 Mar 2023.
• It is being hosted by National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants (SAMARTH).
• The conference aims to foster an enabling environment to boost co-firing of biomass pellets in
Thermal Power Plants in India.
Civil20 India inception meet starts at Nagpur
• A working committee meeting of the Civil20 India 2023 inception conference started on 20 March
2023 in Nagpur.
• It was chaired by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and Nobel Laureate and Founder of Satyarthi
Foundation, Kailash Satyarthi was the Chief Guest in it.
• C20 India 2023 is one of the official Engagement Groups of the G20 that provides a platform for
Civil Society Organizations (CSO).
Manipur governor inaugurates Int'l Conference on 'Natural Farming'
• Manipur Governor Sushri Anusuiya Uikey inaugurated three days long an International conference
on the theme ‘Natural farming for Revitalizing Environment and Resilient Agriculture’ at Central
Agricultural University of Manipur on 17 March 2023.
• The conference also exhibited the natural farming products of innovative farmers from Manipur
and other North Eastern States.
PM Modi to inaugurate the Global Millets Conference on 18th March
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Millets Conference in New Delhi on 18th
March 2023.
• The two-day global conference will have sessions on the promotion and awareness of millets
among producers, consumers, and other stakeholders.
• Based on India’s proposal, the year 2023 was declared the International Year of Millets (IYM) by
the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
7th International Diabetes Summit 2023 inaugurated in Pune
• The 7th International Diabetes Summit 2023 organized by Chellaram Diabetes Institute was
inaugurated on 15 March 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra.
• The three day summit is focused on talks on managing diabetes complications, cost-effective
diabetes care, new advances and role of technology in diabetes management.
• More than 2000 delegates are attending the event
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Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy 3rd highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism
• Dalai Lama named an eight-year-old Mongolian boy born in the United States the 10th Khalkha
Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche - the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism on 28 March 2023.
• He is the son of a university professor and the grandson of a former Mongolian member of
parliament.
• The Panchen Lama is the second most important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
Krishna Prakash: 1st to swim from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves
• As part of the ‘Drowning Prevention Awareness’ campaign, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer
Krishna Prakash swam from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, Mumbai.
• He completed the expedition of 16.20 kms in just 5 hours 26 minutes and became the first person
in history to do so.
• In 2017, he completed the Ironman Triathlon, one of the most challenging sports events in the
world.
Pakistani origin Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland's next leader
• Pakistani origin Humza Yousaf on 27 March 2023 won the race to become Scotland's new leader,
the youngest and first from a minority ethnicity.
• He succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP).
• He will take over as head of the semi-autonomous government once he wins an approval vote in
the Scottish parliament.
Manmeet Colon sworn in as Connecticut's first assistant police chief
• Indian-origin Sikh woman officer Lieutenant Manmeet Colon took charge as the Assistant Chief
of Police in the US state of Connecticut on 27 March 2023.
• She became the department's first-ever second-in-command of Asian descent.
• The Board of Police Commissioners in New Haven unanimously approved the appointment of
Colon who was previously a lieutenant in the internal affairs office.
Guinness World Records names 'The Weeknd' most popular artist globally
• The Weeknd was named the most popular artist in the world according to Guinness World
Records on 22 March 2023.
• The organization awarded the title to the pop star after analyzing the popular streaming platform
data of some of the biggest names in the music industry.
• Guinness World Records is a reference book published annually, listing world records of the
extremes of the natural world.
Stadium named after hockey player Rani Rampal
• Indian team’s star hockey player Rani Rampal has become the first woman in the sport to have a
stadium named after her, in Rae Bareli.
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• The MCF Rae Bareli has renamed the hockey stadium as ‘Rani’s Girls Hockey Turf’.
• Rani made a comeback to the Indian team during the tour of South Africa earlier this year, when
she was included in a 22-member squad.
Sampanna Ramesh becomes fastest Indian to swim across Palk Strait
• Swimmer Sampanna Ramesh Shelar has become the fastest Indian in under-21 group to swim
across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu on 17 March
2023.
• He created this record by completing the distance of 29 Kms in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
• The previous record was 8 hours and 26 minutes.
First woman loco pilot operates new semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train
• Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first woman loco pilot has become the first female to operate the newly-
introduced semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train in March 2023.
• Ms. Yadav piloted the Vande Bharat Express train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai on March 13, 2023.
• In 1988, she became India’s first female train driver.
Col Geeta Rana becomes first woman officer to command EME unit
• Colonel Geeta Rana of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers became the first
woman officer to take over command of an independent field workshop in the Ladakh Sector.
• She took over the command of the EME independent workshop after the Army cleared 108
vacancies for women officers for taking command of independent units in the Corps of Engineers,
Ordinance, EME, and other branches.
Arun Subramanian becomes 1st Indian-American judge at New York Court
• Indian-American Arun Subramaniam has been confirmed as the first South Asian District Judge
for the Southern District of New York.
• South District New York notably has one of the largest South Asian-American populations in the
country.
• Arun Subramanian currently serves as Chairperson of Susman Godfrey’s 2022 Pro Bono
Committee and is also a longtime Director of the Columbia Law Review
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IIT Madras Researchers develop device to detect milk adulteration
• IIT Madras researchers have developed a three-dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device
that can detect adulteration in milk within 30 seconds.
• The test could be even performed at home.
• It can detect multiple substances commonly used as adulterating agents including Urea,
detergents, soap, starch, hydrogen peroxide, sodium-hydrogen-carbonate, and salt, among
others.
New species of Moray eel named after Tamil Nadu
• Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray eel at the Mudasalodai fish landing centre
off the Cuddalore coast.
• The species has been named after Tamil Nadu as Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis with common
name as Tamil Nadu brown moray.
• The discovery has been published in the latest issue of the international peer-reviewed journal
“Zoosystematics and Evolution”.
ISRO launches India's largest LVM3 rocket with 36 satellites
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India’s largest Launch
Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) rocket/OneWeb India-2 Mission with 36 satellites onboard from Satish
Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on 26 March 2023.
• The 36 first-generation satellites weighing 5,805 kgs will be placed into a 450 km circular orbit
with an inclination of about 87.4 degrees.
Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope makes new discovery
• NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made another out-of-this-world discovery: a giant red
planet outside the solar system.
• The study is published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
• The planet is considered to be a "young planet" at only 150 million years old and that's why the
sky appeared turbulent.
• It also discovered clear detections of water, methane, and carbon monoxide.
ICMR approves RT-qPCR kit to detect influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV
• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) approved test kit developed by KRIYA Medical
technologies which can detect influenza H1N1, H3N2, Yamagata and Victoria sublineages, Covid-
19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
• The kit has a cycle time of 27 minutes and the time around 50-60 minutes for the results to be
read which can enable an immediate line of treatment.
Chandrayaan-3 successfully undergoes Integrated Module Dynamic Tests
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• Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully completed the essential tests that validated its capability
to withstand the harsh vibration and acoustic environment during its launch.
• These tests were conducted in March 2023 at the UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.
• the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is a composite of three modules ie. Propulsion Module, Lander
Module, and the Rover module.
NASA unveils new generation of spacesuit
• NASA has unveiled a new generation of spacesuit for humanity's return trip to the Moon.
• The design of the spacesuit comes with specialist features to support astronauts as they conduct
scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
• The prototype is said to be a better fit for female space travellers.
• Existing spacesuits worn by US space travellers have not been fully redesigned since 1981.
SOFIA makes first detection of Oxygen-18 in Mesosphere
• The GREAT instrument onboard NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
(SOFIA) measured the ratio of main to heavy oxygen in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere.
• This made the first spectroscopic detection of heavy oxygen outside a laboratory.
• Heavy oxygen (18O) is so called because it has 10 neutrons, rather than the normal eight of main
oxygen (16O), the form we breathe.
IIT Roorkee scientists discover new antibacterial molecule ‘IITR00693'
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have discovered a new
antibacterial small molecule (IITR00693) that could help in the fight against drug-resistant
infections.
• The molecule has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and
Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic drug-resistant strains.
Megha-Tropiques-1 successfully de-orbited
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully de-orbited a satellite.
• Megha Trophiques-1 was brought down as it disintegrated and burned up in the skies
• Megha-Tropiques-1 was launched into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in 2011, as a joint mission of ISRO
and the French space agency, CNES, for tropical weather and climate studies
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Monthly Current Affairs Capsule | April 2023
29 April 2023: Top 5 Morning Headlines

• European Commission and EIB to invest €18bn in climate action
• World Day for Safety and Health at Work: 28 April
• Emirates unveils world's first robotic check-in assistant
• Ministry of Culture to release comic book series
• Agriculture Minister launches ‘Millets Experience Centre’
Today's History: 29 April 2023
• Delhi's Red fort construction commenced by laying the Foundation Stone by Shah Jahan, in 1639.
• Raja Ravi Verma, famous classic, prolific painter and great Indian Artist, was born in Kilimanoor,
Kerala, in 1848.
• Abolition of "untouchability" happened in 1947.
• India accepted Tibet as a part of China in 1954.
European Commission and EIB to invest €18bn in climate action
• Europe's investment strategy for partner countries, Global Gateway, will receive a financing boost
of 18 billion euros as announced by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.
• The projects funded by this investment aim to address the global climate finance gap and
promote efforts to prevent, adapt, and mitigate climate change.
Delhi govt approves draft proposal on labour working conditions
• Delhi government has approved a draft policy to lay down some labour laws.
• The draft Delhi Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2023, was vetted and
approved by the labour department on 28 April 2023.
• As per the draft rules, women, if they choose to, can now work from 7 in the night to 6 in the
morning.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work: 28 April
• April 28th is marked as the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
• It is observed annually to encourage the balance of safe, healthy, and appropriate working
environments worldwide.
• The theme for the year 2023 is, 'A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental
principle and right at work'.
Emirates unveils world's first robotic check-in assistant
• Dubai-based airline Emirates has unveiled its latest innovation, the world's first robotic check-in
assistant named Sara.
• The system is part of a new City Check-in and Travel Store that is set to launch in Dubai's financial
district.
• Sara will match customers' faces with scanned passports, check passengers in, and guide them
to the luggage drop area.
Workshop on Indian Cinema inaugurated at Colombo
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• A workshop on Indian Cinema was inaugurated at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in
Colombo on 28 April 2023.
• The event was attended by Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Urban Development and Housing,
Arundika Fernando, and Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Vinod Jacob.
• A delegation was led by Dr. Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, a highly decorated director, actor,
screenwriter.
Sinthan Snow Festival-2023 to take place in J&K
• The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and Kishtwar Tourism Development Authority (KTDA) is
organising a two-day Sinthan Snow Festival-2023 at Sinthan Maidan, Kishtwar on 29-30 April
2023.
• The snow festival is being organized in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar, the
Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), and the Army.
Ministry of Culture to release comic book series
• The Culture Ministry has decided to release a 12-part comic book series based on the themes and
people featured in Prime Minister Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme.
• The special project is being implemented by Amar Chitra Katha, which will release the series in
English, followed by translations in 12 Indian languages.
• The Culture Ministry will also hold projection mapping shows at 13 monuments.
Agriculture Minister launches ‘Millets Experience Centre’
• Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the first of its kind ‘Millets Experience Centre
(MEC)’ at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on 28 April 2023.
• National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) has established it
in collaboration with the Agriculture Ministry.
• It aims to raise awareness of Millets and encourage its adoption among the general public.
28 April 2023: Top 5 Evening Headlines
• Ratan Tata awarded Australia's Highest Civilian Honour
• Goa govt to hold three-day Heritage Festival from April 28
• Arjun Vajpai Summits Mt. Annapurna, becomes first Indian man to do so
• Jaden Pariat becomes first Indian to finish on podium in Britain F4
• SCO Defence Ministers Meeting held in New Delhi
Cummins, Tata Motors partner to manufacture low-to-zero emissions tech
• Cummins Inc has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors Ltd to manufacture a range of
low-to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years.
• As a part of the agreement, Cummins and Tata Motors Ltd (TML) have set up a new business
entity called TCPL Green Energy Solutions Private Ltd (GES), a wholly-owned subsidiary under the
existing joint venture.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank partners with Arya.ag
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• Shivalik Small Finance Bank has partnered with grain commerce platform Arya.ag to finance
small farmers against warehouse receipt.
• With this business correspondent model partnership, Arya.ag, will further its mission to drive
financial inclusion for farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and offer loans through
Shivalik Small Finance Bank under Warehouse Receipt Finance.
Ratan Tata awarded Australia's Highest Civilian Honour
• The chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, has been bestowed with Australia’s highest
civilian honour.
• He has been awarded for his valuable contribution to maintaining bilateral relations between
India and Australia.
• The Order of Australia honour comes a month after the industrialist was appointed as an
Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Goa govt to hold three-day Heritage Festival from April 28
• The Goa government’s tourism department will hold ‘Heritage Festival 2023’ at Saligao village in
North Goa from April 28 to 30, 2023.
• The festival aims to promote cultural tourism in Goa by presenting the traditions, culture and arts
in the state.
• A unique craft bazaar will also be set up where local businesses will showcase Goa’s diverse
handicraft, art, and traditional products.
IIT-Kanpur launches cybersecurity skilling programme
• C3iHub, a cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur, has launched its Cybersecurity
Skilling Programme.
• It is supported by the Dept of Science and Technology, and has been launched under NM-ICPS
Mission, along with its incubated start-ups Threat Guardians Pvt Ltd and Worker Union Support.
• The programme aims to provide learners with an understanding of the basics of cyberspace.
Arjun Vajpai Summits Mt. Annapurna, becomes first Indian man to do so
• Indian professional mountaineer Arjun Vajpai, has become the first Indian man to summit Mt.
Annapurna 1, which is also the 10th highest mountain in the world.
• Arjun made the climb to the 7x8000m summits on April 17, 2023 and has now become the first
Indian mountaineer to scale 7x8000m peaks.
• Mt. Annapurna happens to be the most dangerous mountain out of the 14x8000m Summit
Mountains.
Jaden Pariat becomes first Indian to finish on podium in Britain F4
• Indian racer Jaden Pariat, a teenager from Meghalaya, of Argenti Motorsport exhibited finished
on podium in the first round of ROKit British F4 Championship at Donington Park in Leicestershire,
in April 2023.
• He is only the second Indian to get an international podium in a Tatuus F4 car after Kush Maini
in 2017.
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• The Championship now moves to Brands Hatch for the next three races on May 6-7.
BBC Chairman Richard Sharp resigns
• BBC Chairman Richard Sharp has announced his resignation.
• Sharp resigned over involvement in securing a private credit line for up to $990,000 for the then-
PM Boris Johnson from a Canadian businessman.
• The British Broadcasting Corporation is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom, based
at Broadcasting House in London, England.
Summit on Farm Machinery Technology inaugurated
• Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the
Summit on Farm Machinery Technology on 27 April 2023.
• It was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Tractor and Mechanisation
Association (TMA) in New Delhi.
• The Summit was attended by stakeholders including Original Equipment Manufacturers, policy
planners, suppliers, etc.
SCO Defence Ministers Meeting held in New Delhi
• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers Meeting was held in New Delhi
on 28 April 2023.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting.
• Defence Ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan participated in
the meeting.
• Defence Minister of Pakistan participated virtually.
• 68th Filmfare Awards 2023 Announced
• 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action'- book by former Prasar Bharti CEO Lunched
• Ind & UK conduct 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR
• Arun Kashyap Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet
• Manchester City striker Haaland breaks record for most goals in 38-games
Today's History
• In 1943, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose aligned the Japanese-German submarine at Medagaskar.
• In 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed.
• In 1952, The war between Japan and India ended.
• In 2003, Apple launched the iTunes Store
'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action'- book by former Prasar Bharti CEO
• At the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', a book called 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action' written
by Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati (2017-2022) was launched
• The book was released during a day-long National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @IOO, held in the
national capital on April 26.
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Godrej Consumer to Acquire FMCG Business of Raymond Consumer Care

• Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has announced its acquisition of the fast-moving
consumer goods (FMCG) business of Raymond Consumer Care Private Limited.
• Raymond FMCG business has two key brands Godrej Consumer Products along with the
trademarks of Park Avenue, KS, KamaSutra and Premium, through a slump sale
Arun Kashyap Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet
• SpiceJet, one of India's leading airlines, has announced the appointment of Arun Kashyap as its
new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
• This is his second stint at SpiceJet, having previously served as chief program and transformation
officer at the airline.
• He has previously also worked with flydubai, Jet Airways and Oman Air.
Asia's First Moxi Laser Launched
• Dr. Monisha Kapoor, a renowned plastic surgeon, has launched Asia's first Moxi Laser at her clinic
in New Delhi.
• The procedure is a non-invasive, individualised laser treatment that can lessen scarring, reduce
pigmentation, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
• The device is adaptable to treat different skin types, making it a flexible choice for a variety of
patients.
Quick Facts: MOXI Lazer
• Moxi is a gentle fractionated laser designed to effectively treat the visible signs of aging and
produce evenly toned, radiant skin
• The main benefits of Moxi are a brighter, more renewed-looking skin appearance and pigment
reduction.
Ind & UK conduct 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR
• The 7th edition of the joint military exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR" between India and the United
Kingdom is being conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom.
• The exercise is a biennial training event alternately conducted in the UK and India.
• It is aimed at building positive military relations, promoting best practices, and enhancing the
ability to operate together under UN mandate.
Map in News: United Kingdom
• United Kingdom, island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe.
• The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island
nation in northwestern Europe.
• Capital: London
• Head Of State: Sovereign: King Charles III
• Prime minister: Rishi Sunak
• Currency: Pound
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2nd World Sports Tourism Congress

• The 2nd edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised at Croatia, by the UN
World Tourism Organization (UNVVTO), the Government of Croatia.
• It brought together experts and leaders from across the sports and tourism sectors, alongside
representatives of destinations and businesses.
• It was held under the theme "Tourism and Sports United for Sustainability".
Sisira Kanta Dash appointed as Chief Technical Officer of Air India
• Sisira Kanta Dash has been appointed as the new Chief Technical Officer of Air India
• Sisira Kanta Dash is currently the head of engineering at Vistara.
• Air India & Vistara are having a pending approval of merger from DGCA.
Former Indian boxer and Muhammad Ali opponent, Kaur Singh, passes away
• Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad
Ali in an exhibition bout, died at a hospital in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
• He fought a 4-round exhibition match with Ali in January 1980.
• He won the heavyweight boxing gold medal at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi.
• He was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1982 and Padma Shri in 1983.
Man City striker Haaland breaks record for most goals in 38-games
• Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has broken the record for the most goals scored in a 38-
game Premier League season, with a total of 37 goals.
• He accomplished this during Manchester City's match against Arsenal at Etihad Stadium.
• With 34 goals each in the 42-game seasons of 1993-94 and 1994-95,
respectively, Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer presently hold the record.
Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam Centre
• An Assam-based insurgent group Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA)/Dimasa People’s
Supreme Council (DPSC) which operates in the Dima Hasao district, signed a peace agreement
with the State Government and the Centre.
• The DNLA was established in April 2019 seeking a sovereign territory for the Dimasa tribals and
launched an armed insurgency to achieve its goal.
68th Filmfare Awards 2023 Announced
• The 68th edition of the Hyundai Filmfare Awards in association with Maharashtra Tourism were
announced.
• Best Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Rajkummar Rao for Badhaai Do
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
• Best Music Album: Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
Jharkhand government launched air ambulance services
• The Jharkhand government launched air ambulance services from Ranchi and 6 other centres.
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• The move will facilitate treatment for seriously ill by connecting higher medical centres located in
different states.
• The air ambulance would be made available at a competitive price to all.
• The Aviation Department has collaborated with Red Bed Private Limited
• India's woman Rafale pilot part of Air Force Team in France wargame
• IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA secures second place in ‘Solar Decathlon’
• NITI Aayog releases report titled Promoting Millets in Diets
• ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal made live
• Youth-20 pre-summit under G20 presidency officially begins in Leh
India, UK to create India-UK ‘net zero’ innovation virtual centre
• India and the UK are set to jointly establish the India-UK 'Net Zero' Innovation Virtual Centre.
• The announcement was made during the India-UK Science & Innovation Council meeting.
• During the meeting, the leaders called for new joint R&D projects in areas such as farmed animal
disease, health, and solid Earth hazards.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati develop liquid marbles using nano clay
• A team of researchers at IIT Guwahati have designed a non-sticking, non-wetting liquid marble
that floats in water and releases its contents in a pre-programmed time.
• The research has been published in the prestigious journal: Advanced Functional Materials.
• Researchers have developed liquid marbles using nano clay that can be pre-programmed for
drug delivery and cascade chemical reactions.
India's woman Rafale pilot part of Air Force Team in France wargame
• The Indian Air Force's first woman pilot to fly the Rafale fighter jet, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi
Singh is part of the IAF contingent taking part in the multinational exercise 'Orion' in France.
• India has sent the Rafale jets for the first time outside the country.
• The IAF had sent a woman fighter pilot for the first time to an international exercise in January
2023.
Embassy REIT appoints Aravind Maiya as CEO
• Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first listed REIT and the most prominent office REIT in Asia by
area, has appointed Aravind Maiya as Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT with effect from
July 1, 2023.
• Maiya will replace Vikaash Khdloya, whowill step down as CEO effective June 30, 2023.
• With over 22 years of experience, Aravind rejoins the REIT from Tata Realty, where he was the
CFO.
UAE and Cambodia finalises CEPA
• The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Cambodia have finalised the terms of a
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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• The CEPA with Cambodia will serve as a catalyst to increase and diversify bilateral trade by
substantially eliminating tariffs, reducing non-tariff trade barriers, etc.
• The UAE has now signed CEPAs with India, Israel, Indonesia, and Turkey.
IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA secures second place in ‘Solar Decathlon’
• IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) team
secured second place in Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the US.
• They won for their innovative zero-energy house designed to address air quality challenges in
Mumbai's hot and humid climate.
• It was the only team representing India in this competition out of 32 teams from across the world.
NITI Aayog releases report titled Promoting Millets in Diets
• NITI Aayog released a report titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States and
Union Territories of India.
• The report has three themes i.e. (a) State Missions and initiatives to promote millets; (b) Inclusion
of millets in ICDS; (c) Research and development and use of technology for innovative practices.
• The report serves as a guiding repository to revive millets in diet.
‘City Beauty Competition’ portal made live
• The ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal, launched by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently,
has been made live.
• Urban Local Bodies across the country can participate in the competition through an online
process at www.citybeautycompetition.in.
• The competition would felicitate the most beautiful wards and public spaces in the cities.
Centre approves establishment of 157 new govt nursing colleges
• The Union government has approved the establishment of 157 new government nursing colleges
at a cost of 1570 crores in co-location with existing medical colleges in the country.
• An amount of 10 crore rupees will be provided for setting up each nursing college.
• The highest number of colleges will be in Uttar Pradesh (27), Rajasthan (23), and Madhya Pradesh
(14).
Home Minister Amit Shah launches IFFCO Nano DAP fertilizer
• Home Minister Amit Shah launched IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) in New Delhi on 26 April 2023.
• He informed that 6.3 crore bottles of Nano urea have been manufactured till March 2023.
• As a result, import of urea in the country has decreased by seven lakh metric tonnes in 2021-22.
• A goal has been set to reduce the usage of granular DAP by about 90 lakh metric tons through
liquid DAP.
PM Modi to inaugurate 91 FM transmitters on April 28
• PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate 91 FM transmitters on 28 April 2023.
• The FM transmitters of 100 Watt will be inaugurated through video conferencing.
• These transmitters have been installed in 84 districts across 18 States and two Union Territories.
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• The move is aimed at improving radio connectivity in various parts of the country.
Youth-20 pre-summit under G20 presidency officially begins in Leh
• The Youth-20 (Y-20) pre-summit under the G20 presidency, hosted by the Ministry of Youth and
Sports Affairs, officially kicked off in Leh on 26 April 2023.
• More than 100 delegates from 30 different countries are attending the summit.
• On the first day of the summit, the delegates visited local places of importance, including Hemis
and Thiksey Monasteries.
• Cabinet approves National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
• Razorpay among 6 Indian companies featured in world's top 100 unicorns
• Rail Vikas Nigam Limited now a Navratna PSU
• US state of Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday
• SC lifts complete ban on ESZ constructions
Today's History
• In 1526, Babur Shah was declared as the Emperor of Dehli.
• In 1854, First telegram was sent between Mumbai and Pune.
• In 1981, the world's first commercial computer mouse arrived
• In 2018, The Panmunjom Declaration was signed between North and South Korea, officially
declaring their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
Cabinet approves National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
• The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 has been approved by the Cabinet, aiming to increase
domestic production of medical devices and reduce imports.
• The medical devices sector in India is a sunrise sector that is growing at a fast pace.
• The policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector, grow from the present 11 billion US
dollars to 50 billion US dollars in the next five years
Razorpay among 6 Indian companies featured in world's top 100 unicorns
• Razorpay, an Indian payment solutions company, has been included in Hurun's Global Unicorn
Index 2023, which lists the world's top 100 unicorns.
• India retained the third spot on the Index with 68 unicorns being feature this year.
• Among these are payments and banking platform Razorpay, edtech startup Byju's, foodtech
platform Swiggy and fantasy gaming company Dream11.
Quick Facts: Hurun's Global Unicorn Index
• The Hurun Global Unicorn Index is an annual list compiled by the Hurun Research Institute, which
ranks the world's privately held companies that have reached a valuation of $1 billion or more.
• The Hurun Global Unicorn Index is widely regarded as a benchmark for measuring the success of
the world's most innovative and disruptive startups
Rajnath Singh to chair SCO Defence Ministers meeting on April 28
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• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) Defence Ministers meeting on April 28.
• Defence Ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, an
zbekistan will participate in the meeting.
• India has invited Belarus and Iranv currently observers in SCO, to participate in the SCO Defence
Minister's Meeting.
PM Modi to attend 20th anniversary of SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 20th anniversary of the State Wide Attention on
Grievances by Application of Technology -SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat
• The scheme was started by PM Modi in April 2003 during his tenure as the Chief Minister of
Gujarat.
• .The main purpose of the scheme was to bridge the gap between citizens and the government by
using technology
KBM Spices appoints Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador
• KBM Spices, a leading Indian spices and masala brand, has appointed Bollywood actress
Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassador.
• The appointment of Parineeti Chopra is part of the company's expansion plans to increase its
market presence and brand visibility.
• KBM Spices aims to tap into the growing demand for high-quality and authentic Indian spices
and masalas, both in India and abroad.
European summit aims to boost wind energy production in the North Sea
• 9 European countries are holding a summit Monday aimed at scaling up wind power generation
in the North Sea
• The meet was hosted by Belgium
• The North Sea summit is the second one to be held, after the four countries in the inaugural
gathering last year
• The summit aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources and to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions
Map in News: Belgium
• Belgium, country of northwestern Europe.
• It is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries.
• Capital: Brussels
• Currency: Euro
• Official languages: Dutch, French, German
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited now a Navratna PSU
• Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has now been promoted to ‘Navratna’ category of Central Public
Sector Enterprises (CPSE) from Category-I Miniratna.
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• The Finance Minister has approved to upgrade RVNL to a Navratna CPSE, starting April 26, 2023,
from a Category-I MiniRatna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India
• This makes RVNL the 13th Navratna company among the CPSEs in India
US state of Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday
• The US state of Pennsylvania has officially recognized the Hindu festival of Diwali as a state
holiday.
• The move was announced by Governor Tom Wolf, who signed a proclamation recognizing the
festival as a holiday for state employees and public schools.
SC lifts complete ban on ESZ constructions
• The Supreme Court lifted a complete ban by modifying its June 2022 order mandating a one-
kilometre eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around protected areas - forests, national parks and wildlife
sanctuaries.
• It said there are in-built safeguards in existing law to prevent rampant construction or any abuse
of process that may be detrimental to wildlife habitat.
Meghalaya hills council team in Tripura to study functioning of tribal
• A delegation from Meghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC)has visited
Tripura to understand the functioning of the State's tribal autonomous district council (TTAADC)
and interact with indigenous leaders.
• The KHADC, one of the oldest councils constituted under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
of India with restricted executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting
• Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops
• It is a historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making
responsibilities and laypeople more say in the life of the Catholic Church.
• Catholic women's groups immediately praised the move as historic. AP
US bans Sri Lankan governor's entry for violation of human rights
• The United States has imposed a ban on the entry of Sri Lankan governor, M. L. A. M. Hizbullah,
for his alleged involvement in human rights violations.
• Hizbullah, who is the Governor of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, has been accused of
promoting extremist views and inciting violence against minority communities in the country.
• India Ranks 4th in World's Largest Military Spending in 2022, a report
• India's Y20 Pre-Summit Under G20 Presidency Held in Ladakh
• Rashki Launches India's First-ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana
• Xypex Announces Launch of First Production Plant in India
• Australia to host third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney
India Ranks 4th in World's Largest Military Spending in 2022, a report
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• India's defense spending increased by around 6% as compared to 2021, making it the fourth
largest military spender in the world in 2022, acc. to a report by SIPRI.
• Approx. 23% of India's total military spending was allocated to equipment and infrastructure
• India's military expenditure in 2022 was USD 81.4 Bn, showing a 6% increase from the previous
year.
India's Y20 Pre-Summit Under G20 Presidency Held in Ladakh
• India's Y20 Pre-Summit under the G20 Presidency will take place in Ladakh
• The meeting will focus on five Y20 themes, including climate change, peace-building, and health.
• It is the second Y 20 Pre-Summit after the first was held at Guwahati in February this year.
• Summit will provide a platform for open discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions.
Australia to host third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney
• Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that they will host the third in-person
Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney.
• The leaders of the Quad will discuss how the grouping can work with partners and regional
groupings, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands
Forum, to strengthen cooperation and shape the region.
India Pavilion at Global Education & Training Exhibition Inaugurated
• The 'Study in India Pavilion' at the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) in Dubai has
been inaugurated by the Consul General of India in Dubai
• It was organized by the Services Export Promotion Council with the support of the Department of
Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• The GETEX is a leading education fair in the region for over 30 years.
Map in News: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• The United Arab Emirates is a country in Western Asia.
• It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi
Arabia, while having maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran.
• Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Currency: Dirham
• Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Rashki Launches India's First-ever Range of Handbags Made from Banana
• Rashki, an Indian fashion brand, has launched the country's first-ever range of handbags made
from banana leather, in an effort to promote sustainable and eco-friendly fashion.
• Banana leather is an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional leather, which is
environmentally damaging and often sourced through unethical practices.
RBI Governor to Address Global Conference on Financial Resilience
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das, will address the Global Conference on
Financial Resilience in Mumbai.
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• The conference with the theme Financial Stability: Framework, Monitoring

and Implementation is being organised by the College of Supervisors in
collaboration with the Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS), Bank of
England, London.
Xypex Announces Launch of First Production Plant in India
• Canadian concrete waterproofing solutions provider, Xypex, has announced the launch of its first
production plant in India.
• The plant will be opened at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• The plant will be manufacture Xypex's range of waterproofing and protection products for the
Indian market and neighboring countries.
Shaheen Afridi becomes the youngest bowler to take 200 T20 wickets
• Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi achieved a special milestone in T20 cricket as he completed 200 wickets
in the format during the fifth T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand.
• He surpassed the previous record held by Kagiso Rabada, who achieved this feat at the age of
25 years and 157 days.
• He is the 8th Pakistani bowler and the 53rd overall to reach the 200-wicket milestone in T20
cricket.
INTACH urges govt to conserve 600-year-old Vilakkumadom at Thirunelli
• The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to
conserve the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at the Sree Mahavishnu Temple at Thirunelli, Kerala.
• The structure has a rich history dating back to the 15th century AD, and its key elements have not
been given due consideration during the renovation process.
Neeli Bendapudi receives 2023 Immigrant Achievement Award
• Indian-American Neeli Bendapudi, the president of Penn State University, will be receiving the
2023 Immigrant Achievement Award.
• The award recognises individuals that exhibit commitment and dedication to our heritage as a
nation of immigrants.
• Bendapudi is the first woman and the first person of colour who has served as Penn State
University’s president
• Prasar Bharati to organize national conclave on "Mann Ki Baat@100"
• Japanese commercial lunar lander presumed lost after failed moon landing.
• Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away
• Anant Maheshwari appointed as Nasscom Chairperson
• Japan’s Health Ministry approves country’s first abortion pill
Todays' History
• In 1841, Bombay Gazette begins publishing on silk.
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• In 1920, Srinivas Ramanujam, famous Indian mathematician, passed away at Chetpet in Madras.
• In 1926, Karachi Autonomous Region established in RSFSR (until 1943).
• In 1986, Chernobyl nuclear accident took place.
India and Mozambique hold 4th Joint Defence Working Group meeting
• The 4th meeting of India-Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group was held in Delhi.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, MoD Amitabh Prasad and Permanent Secretary
of Ministry of National Defence of Mozambique, Casimiro Augusto Mueio.
• They discussed issues of military training and courses, exercises, medicine and capacity building
with a view to deepen defence engagements.
Maha launches mobile science lab for tribal students in Gadchiroli.
• The government of Maharashtra's Integrated Tribal Development Project has started the Mobile
Science Laboratory Project for tribal students of 16 Ashram schools in Naxal affected Gadchiroli
dist.
• A mobile science laboratory will move from one school to another so that the students can acquire
practical knowledge of science.
• The district is worst hit by student dropouts.
Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
• The district was carved out on the 26th of August 1982 by the division of erstwhile Chandrapur
district of Maharashtra.
• Naxalism is highly prevalent here and subsequently has been highlighted as part of the Red
Corridor, used to describe areas in India that are plagued by Naxalites.
• Seven languages are spoken in the district ie, Gondi, Madiya , Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Bengali,
Chattisgadi.
CM Naveen Patnaik launches third phase of 5T School Transformation
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched the third phase of the 5T School
Transformation Programme.
• The initiative aims to improve the quality of education and infrastructure in government schools
across the state.
• Under the programme, 5Ts - transformation, teamwork, technology, transparency, and time - will
be implemented in schools to ensure holistic development.
Quick Facts: 5T School Transformation
• It is an action plan under the 5T initiative which emphasizes on Technology, Teamwork,
Transparency, Time and Transformation.
• The idea behind the Transformation of High Schools under the initiative is to develop the school
infrastructure with modern technology and digital and smart class rooms, e-library and
laboratories which improves the learning process.
KPMG ESG Conclave and Awards honor India's changemakers
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• KPMG ESG Conclave and Awards have recognized India's changemakers in sustainable business
practices at a ceremony
• The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) issues.
• The awards recognized companies that have shown exceptional performance in integrating ESG
practices into their business strategies.
Akamai launches "Brand Protector" to safeguard against phishing attack
• Akamai Technologies, a leading content delivery network and cloud services provider, has
announced the launch of "Brand Protector."
• It aims to protect businesses from phishing attacks, fake websites, and other forms of online fraud
that can harm brand reputation and customer trust.
• It uses machine learning and other advanced technologies to detect and mitigate attacks in real-
time.
Monteria Village to host "Utsav Maharashtra" festival
• Monteria Village in Karjat, Maharashtra, is set to host Utsav Maharashtra festival
• The festival will feature a range of cultural activities, including dance, music shows, and traditional
food.
• It aims to provide visitors with an immersive experience of the state's diverse culture and heritage.
• The festival will showcase various art forms, such as Lavani, Dindi, Powada, and Tamasha.
Jap. commercial lunar lander presumed lost after failed moon landing
• A Japanese lunar lander, carrying a rover developed in the United Arab Emirates, attempted to
find its footing on the moon's surface, and potentially mark the world's first lunar landing for a
commercially developed spacecraft.
• The lunar lander, called Hakuto-R, was carrying the Rashid rover, the first Arab- built lunar
spacecraft, which was built by Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai.
Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away
• Parkash Singh Badal, former Chief Minister of Punjab and a senior leader of the Shiromani Akali
Dal (SAD), passed away
• Badal became the Chief Minister for the first time in 1970. He was the youngest Chief Minister and
headed a coalition government.
• Later, he became the Chief Minister four times, from 1977 to 1980, 1997 to 2002, 2007 to 2012, and
2012 to 2017.
Anant Maheshwari appointed as Nasscom Chairperson
• Nasscom, the apex body for the Indian IT industry, has appointed Anant Maheshwari, President
of Microsoft India, as its Chairperson for 2023-24.
• Maheshwari takes over the reins from Krishnan Ramanujam, President — Business and
Technology Services at Tata Consultancy Services.
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Prasar Bharati to organize national conclave on "Mann Ki Baat@100"

• Prasar Bharati will organize a national conclave on "Mann Ki Baat@100" to commemorate the
100th episode of PM Narendra Modi's monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat.
• There will be four sessions highlighting the wide-ranging themes of Prime Minister's interactions
during Mann Ki Baat, each facilitated by an eminent panel.
Japan’s Health Ministry approves country’s first abortion pill
• Japan’s Health Ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill.
• While abortion pills are widely available in many countries across the globe, the medication was
not approved by Japan's Health Ministry.
• The approval came from the Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Board after it approved the
MeFeego Pack abortion pill manufactured by British pharmaceutical Linepharma.
• Mexico Coast Unveils the World's Second Deepest Blue Hole at 900 Feet
• IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Time-Bomb Liquid Marbles
• BRO puts up signboard describing Mana as 'First Indian Village'
• Manamadurai pottery receives GI tag
• Indigenous woman from Amazon wins Goldman Environment Prize
Mexico Coast Unveils the World's Second Deepest Blue Hole at 900 Feet
• The second deepest blue hole of the world has been found off Mexico coast.
• Deep blue holes are usually located in shallow marine waters and are much deeper than the sea
water around them.
• The newly found blue hole is located in Chetumal Bay, off the coast of Mexico.
• The Mexico blue hole has been named Taam Ja', which means "deep water" in Mayan.
Mexico
• It is a country of southern North America and the 3 rd largest country in Latin
America, after Brazil and Argentina.
• President: Andrés Manuel López Obrador Trending
• Capital: Mexico City
• Official language: Spanish
Sharjah Stadium Honours Sachin Tendulkar on His 50th Birthday
• Sharjah Stadium has named a stand after Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th
birthday.
• The stand will now be called "Sachin Tendulkar Stand" in honour of his contribution to cricket and
the stadium's history.
• Sachin Tendulkar has played many memorable innings at the Sharjah Stadium, including his
famous "Desert Storm" knocks in 1998.
6th edition of Advantage Healthcare India 2023
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• The sixth edition of Advantage Healthcare India 2023 will take place in New Delhi.
• The event will focus on showcasing India as a hub for medical value travel, and its emergence as
a major destination for world-class healthcare and wellness services.
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry are jointly organising the event.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Projects in Dadra and Nagar & Daman & Diu
• PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various projects worth
4,800 Cr at Silvassa in the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
• The PM will dedicate the NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, the first medical
college in the region
• PM also launch two infrastructure projects in Daman, "Devka Promenade and Seafront," aimed at
boosting tourism.
Know About: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
• It is a union territory in India
• The territory was constituted through the merger of the former territories of Dadra and Nagar
Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• The merger were announced by the Government of India in July 2019 and and came into effect
on 26 January 2020.
• Capital Daman, India
• Administrator: Praful Khoda Patel
Coast Guards of India, South Korea to hold high-level meeting in Delhi
• A 7-member delegation of the South Korea CG will have a high level meeting with top officials of
Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi.
• The South Korean Coast Guard will be led by Commissioner Gen KIM Jong Wook, while Indian
Coast Guard team will be headed by officiating DG in Indian CG, ADG Rakesh Pal.
• Both sides are expected to discuss measures at further enhancing the mutual cooperation.
Indigenous woman from Amazon wins Goldman Environment Prize
• Munduruku leader Alessandra Korap has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental
Prize for her work fighting against illegal mining and large-scale projects aimed at facilitating
soybean exports in the Tapajos River Basin.
• Korap and other Munduruku women took up the responsibility of defending their people,
overturning the traditionally all-male leadership.
IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Time-Bomb Liquid Marbles
• IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Time-Bomb Liquid Marbles with Nanoclay for Controlled Drug
Delivery
• Liquid marbles are small droplets of liquid that are coated with hydrophobic particles
• The nanoclay coating regulates the rate of drug release, allowing for a more controlled and
effective treatment
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• This method of drug delivery can be used in treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes
SBI inaugurates its fourth startup-focused branch in Mumbai
• State Bank of India (SBI) has inaugurated its 4th startup-focused branch in Mumbai
to promote entrepreneurship
• The new branch will provide startups with access to a wide range of banking services, loans, credit
facilities, and digital banking solutions
• The branch is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and services specifically designed to meet
the needs of startups and small businesses
BRO puts up signboard describing Mana as 'First Indian Village
• The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) placed a signboard at the border village Mana, which read
'First Indian Village'.
• The development came after the 'Vibrant Village' scheme.
• The programme aims at developing border villages, improving the quality of life of villagers &
harnessing the tourism potential
• The programme is also aimed at developing the concept of 'One Village, One Product'.
Greenlab Diamonds LLP wins prestigious India Gem & Jewellery Award
• Greenlab Diamonds LLP has been honored with the prestigious India Gem & Jewellery Award.
• The award recognizes excellence in the gem and jewellery industry and is a highly coveted honor.
• Greenlab Diamonds LLP is a leading producer of lab-grown diamonds, which are environmentally
friendly and conflict-free.
• The award was organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
Manamadurai pottery receives GI tag
• Manamadurai pottery, a traditional form of pottery from Tamil Nadu, has received the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Manamadurai in Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making.
• The pottery is known for its distinctive style, which features intricate designs and vibrant colors
• It is made using a mix of locally-sourced clay and is fired in wood-burning kilns
Bengaluru experiences Zero Shadow Day as shadows disappear
• Bengaluru experienced Zero Shadow Day on 23 april, where shadows disappeared for a brief
period of time.
• The phenomenon is observed in places between +23.5- and -23.5-degrees latitude
• The sun's rays hit Earth at a 90-degree angle
• It happens along the equator during the spring and fall equinoxes
Indian-American CEO Appointed to New York's Racial Justice Board
• Udai Tambar, an Indian-origin CEO is among 15 experts appointed as members of the newly-
formed racial justice advisory board in New York City
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• The board is composed of a diverse group of leaders from diff. sectors, including government,
business, and community organizations
• The Racial Justice Board was est. by Governor Kathy Hochul in order to address systemic racism
& equality in the state
• PM flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram
• Exercise COPE India-2023 Culminated
• RDO and Indian Navy successfully test BMD from naval platform
• India improves to 38th position on World Bank's Logistics Performance
• Circus pioneer Gemini Shankaran passes away
Today's History
• In 1809, The Treaty of Amritsar, which settled Indo-Sikh relations for a generation, was concluded
between Charles T. Metcalfe and Ranjit Singh
• In 1982, India's 1st telecast colour broadcasting started on Doordarshan.
• In 1990, Hubble Space Telescope sent into orbit
• In 1998, India protests against Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at the first SAARC Information
Ministers conference in Dhaka
PM flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram
• PM Narendra modi flagged off Kerala's Ist Vande Bharat Express which will run
from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod.
• The train will cover 11 districts namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, EhåÅkulam,
Thrissur,Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod.
• Rail electrification of the Dindigul-Palani- Palakkad section will also be dedicated by the Prime
Minister.
Exercise COPE India-2023 Culminated
• The 6th edition of Cope India-2023, an Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force
and United States Air Force, conducted over the last two weeks at Air Force
Stations Kalaikunda, Panagarh and Agra, culminated
• The exercise involved participation of frontline IAF aircraft like Rafale, Tejas, Su-30MKI and C-
130.
• Aircrew from the Japanese Air Self Defence Force also participated as observers.
India MedTech Expo, 2023 to be organized alongside G-20 HM Meet
• The Department of Pharmaceuticals and industry associations are organizing a three-day
National Expo on the Indian medical devices sector in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat.
• The India MedTech Expo will take place in August 2023 alongside the G-20 Health Ministers
Meeting, showcasing the capabilities of the Indian medical devices industry and exploring
opportunities for collaborations and growth.
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DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test BMD from naval platform
• The DRDO and Indian Navy have successfully conducted a trial of a Ballistic Missile Defense
(BMD) Interceptor from a naval platform.
• The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat.
• EarlierDRDO has successfully demonstrated land-based ballistic missile defence system with
capability to neutralize ballistic missile threats, emerging from adversaries.
Known About: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• It was established in 1958.
• Its headquarter is located in DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi.
• It comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence
• Dr Samir V Kamat is the current chairman.
• The organization's areas of expertise include aeronautics, armaments, electronics, combat
vehicles, engineering systems, instrumentation, and materials.
India improves to 38th position on World Bank's Logistics Performance
• India has reached the 38th spot on World Bank's Logistics Performance Index.
• In 2014, India was ranked 54th.
• It climbed 16 places from 2014 to 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it an encouraging
trend, powered by government reforms and focus on improving logistics infrastructure.
Shakira to Receive Billboard's First Latin Woman of the Year Award
• Colombian singer Shakira will be honoured with Billboard's 'Latin women of the year' award at
the first-ever Mujeres Latinas en la Musica, or Latin Women in Music, gala.
• Shakira has sold over 70 million records worldwide and has won three Grammy Awards and 12
Latin Grammy Awards.
• Shakira has earned the title of 'Queen of Latin Music' for her outstanding tracks.
Billboard's First Latin Woman of the Year Award
• In 2020, Billboard introduced the "Woman of the Year" award for its Latin Music Awards.
• It is a significant recognition for female artists in the Latin music industry, and it celebrates their
contributions and achievements in a historically male-dominated industry
• The first recipient of the Billboard's First Latin Woman of the Year Award was Mexican-American
singer and songwriter was Becky G
Carrie Fisher to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Carrie Fishe will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• She portrayed Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise spanning nearly 40 years.
• Fisher passed away in 2016 at the age of 60, but her legacy as a trailblazing actress and advocate
for mental health continues to inspire fans around the world.
PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Over Rs 17,000 Crore in MP
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• In this function, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth more
than 17 thousand crores.
• He also inaugurated the integrated e-Gram Swaraj and GeM portal for public procurement at the
panchayat level.
• The objective of this project is to enable Panchayats to market their goods and services through
GeM.
• He also launched the campaign "विकास की ओर साझे क़दम".
LockBit Ransomware Targets macOS
• LockBit is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on a victim's computer and demands a ransom
in exchange for the decryption key.
• It primarily targeted Windows in the past, a new variant of the ransomware has been found to
target macOS systems as well.
• It spreads through phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links.
World Malaria Day
• World Malaria Day is observed on April 25th every year to raise awareness about the global effort
to control and eradicate malaria.
• The WHO’s guiding theme this year is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”.
• World Malaria Day was established by the World Health Organization in
2007 to raise awareness of the global effort to control and eventually eradicate malaria.
NZ break world record for highest 5th wicket partnership in T20I Cric
• New Zealand broke the world record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership in T20I cricket history
during the fifth T20I against Pakistan.
• Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham shared an unbeaten stand of 121 runs to set the record.
• The previous record (119 runs) was jointly held by Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik, and
Ireland's George Dockrell and Curtis Campher.
Circus pioneer Gemini Shankaran passes away
• Moorkoth Vengakandi Shankaran (M.V. Sankaran), also known as Gemini Shankaran, a pioneer
of modern Indian circus.
• Shankaran was prominent among those who brought Indian circus to the
world's attention.
• He owned circus companies, including Gemini, Jumbo and Great Ro Circus.
Operation Kaveri: Indian Ships and Aircraft to bring stranded Indians
• Operation Kaveri has been launched to bring back around 500 stranded Indian citizens from Port
Sudan.
• The operation is being conducted by Indian ships and aircraft, which have been dispatched to
Port Sudan.
• Sudan is facing violence due to fighting between the army and the paramilitary forces.
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• Operation Kaveri: Indian Ships and Aircraft to bring stranded Indians
• Canara Bank partners with Reserve Bank of India innovation hub
• PM Modi to lay foundation stone for first Digital Science Park Carlos
• Alcaraz wins back-to-back Barcelona titles
• Dhiraj won bronze at Archery World Cup
UK tests emergency alert system on millions of phones
• The UK conducted its first test of a new emergency alert service on 23 April 2023 with millions of
mobile phones set to emit a loud alarm and vibrate at 3:00pm (1400 GMT).
• The national system, modelled on similar schemes in Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and the
United States, aims to warn the public if there is a danger to life nearby but has generated
criticism over "nanny state" intrusion.
World Immunization Week: 24 to 30 April
• World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective
action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases.
• It is being observed under the theme of ‘The Big Catch-Up’.
• The aim of this week is to increase awareness around the benefits of immunization and also to
encourage people to get vaccinated.
Canara Bank partners with Reserve Bank of India innovation hub
• Canara Bank, in collaboration with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), has announced the
launch of "Digitalised Submission of Form 15G/15H".
• Form 15G (Individual and HUF) and Form 15H (Individual-Senior Citizen) are self-declaration forms
that an individual submits to the bank requesting not to deduct TDS on interest income as their
income is below the basic exemption limit.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for first Digital Science Park
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for India’s first Digital Science Park
coming up at the Technocity campus in Thiruvananthapuram on 25 Apr'23.
• Covering an area of 10 lakh sq. ft. in two blocks, the Park will facilitate industry and business units
as well as technology start-ups from various domains.
• An amount of ₹200 cr has been allotted by Govt of Kerala for this.
Van Vihar National Park of Bhopal bans single-use plastic
• Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has announced a ban on single-use plastic
in its premises.
• Declared a national park in 1979, it covers an area of about 4.45 km2.
• It has the status of a national park, but is developed and managed as a modern zoological park,
following the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority.
BMC developing 14 new urban forests
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• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is developing 14 new urban forests across various
pockets of Mumbai using the Japanese Miyawaki technique, where 80,400 trees will be planted.
• Nearly 64 mini forests have already been developed under the Urban Forest project launched by
the BMC on January 26, 2020.
• Miyawaki was conceptualised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the early 1970s.
Carlos Alcaraz wins back-to-back Barcelona titles
• Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has won his second consecutive Barcelona title, defeating
compatriot Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
• After Tsitsipas broke for a 2-1 lead, Alcaraz won five of the next six games to take charge.
• The 19-year-old world No 2 won 6-3, 6-4 to bag his third trophy of 2023, after winning in Buenos
Aires and Indian Wells, and the ninth of his career.
120 Vande Bharat trains to manufactured in Latur
• 120 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Latur, Maharashtra,
as part of India's ambitious rail development plan.
• The Vande Bharat train is India's first-ever self-propelled, semi-high-speed train, with a maximum
speed of 160 kmph, and is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities.
• Centre has sanctioned Rs 600 crore to set up the coach factory in Latur.
CSK sets a new record in IPL 2023
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) put up a total of 235/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 23 April
2023 to record the highest total of IPL 2023 so far.
• The previous highest total in IPL 2023 was 228/4, registered by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) against
KKR on April 14 2023.
• Ajinkya Rahane top-scored for CSK with 71*(29).
Dhiraj won bronze at Archery World Cup
• The Indian men's recurve team clinched a silver medal after losing to China by the thinnest of
margins in a shoot-off at the Archery World Cup Stage 1, in April 2023.
• Dhiraj Bommadevara won second medal in his World Cup debut when he defeated Ilfat Abdullin
of Kazakhstan 7-3 (28-28, 29-26, 28-29, 29-27, 29-27) to bag the bronze in individual recurve
section.
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinches two gold medals
• EAM Dr S Jaishankar co-chairs 5th India-Guyana Joint Commission
• National Panchayati Raj Day: 24 April
• Centre conducts first-ever census of water bodies across the country
• PM Modi to flag off India’s first water metro project in Kochi
• First non-stop flight from England to India took off in 1929
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• Dinanath Mangeshkar, famous Marathi singer, nationalist, musician and actor, passed away in
1941.
• Shivprasad Gupta, philanthropist, freedom fighter and educationist, passed away, in 1944.
• India won the Coca Cola Cup at Sharjah, beating Australia by six wickets in the final in 1998.
Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinches two gold medals
• India won two gold medals, one each in the mixed team event and women's individual Compound,
at the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 1 in Antalya, Turkey on 22 Apr'23.
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale outclassed Chen Yi Hsuan and Chem Chieh Lun
of Chinese Taipei 159-154 to win the mixed team gold.
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam defeated Sara Lopez of Columbia 149-146, to win another gold.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar co-chairs 5th India-Guyana Joint Commission
• External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the 5th India-Guyana Joint Commission
Meeting with Foreign Minister Hugh Todd on 22 April 2023.
• There was comprehensive discussions on agriculture, energy, health and pharmaceuticals,
ayurveda and wellness, defence cooperation, human resources, etc.
• Exchange of agreements took place in Migration and Mobility and Air Connectivity.
Map in News: Guyana
• Guyana is a country on the northern mainland of South America.
• Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters".
• The capital city is Georgetown.
• Guyana is one of the least densely populated countries on Earth.
• Currency: Guyanese dollar
• PM: Mark Phillips
• President: Irfaan Ali
Manipur observes Khongjom Day
• Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on 23 April 2023 attended the observance of 132nd
Khongjom Day, 2023 at Khebaching, Khongjom War Memorial Complex.
• The day is observed in remembrance to honour the gallant Manipuri warriors, including Major
Paona Brajabashi, who had made the supreme sacrifice fighting against the British to protect the
freedom of Manipur during the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri war.
National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts inaugurated
• Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated National Technology
Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts, IIT - Discovery Campus at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on 24
April 2023.
• Under the Sagarmala Programme, the centre has been established in IIT Chennai at a cost of 77
crore rupees.
• The Institute has world-class capabilities for undertaking 2D and 3D investigations.
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National Panchayati Raj Day: 24 April

• National Panchayati Raj Day is observed in India on April 24 every year to mark the constitutional
amendment that created the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India.
• The PRIs are the third tier of governance in India, after the central and state governments.
• The day marks the establishment of the first Panchayati Raj system in India on April 24, 1993.
Centre conducts first-ever census of water bodies across the country
• Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies across the nation.
• In the census, over 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the country out of which
more than 23 lakh water bodies are in rural areas and nearly 69,000 are in urban areas.
• The top 5 states in terms of number of water bodies are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.
Chinese Defence Minister to visit India for SCO meet
• Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu will visit India to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation Defence Ministers’ meeting planned to be held on 27-28 April, 2023.
• This will be the first time that a Chinese defence minister will be in India following the Galwan
Valley clash.
• The SCO comprises India, Russia, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and
Pakistan.
Know About: China
• China is a country in East Asia.
• It is the second most populous country in the world after India.
• China is regarded as one of the world's oldest civilisations.
• Capital: Beijing
• Official languages: Mandarin, Putonghua
• President: Xi Jinping
Maharashtra school installs AI machine to assess food quality
• A unique artificial intelligence-based machine has been installed at Todsa Ashram School of
Etapalli in Maharashtra in a bid to improve the nutrition level of tribal children of Gadchiroli.
• The initiative was taken by the administration under project Bhamragad and there are eight
government schools part of it.
• Notably, the machine takes a photo of the student with her/his plate of food.
PM Modi to flag off India’s first water metro project in Kochi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first water metro that connects ten small
islands surrounding the port city of Kochi in Kerala on 25 April 2023.
• The metro project will start with eight electric hybrid boats manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard
Limited.
• Total cost of the project is ₹1,137 crore.
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• German funding agency KFW and the state government funded the project.
Weekly Notes (17 April - 22 April): International Affairs
• SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off but explodes midair
• NASA satellite RHESSI to crash back to Earth
• Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse to be observed on 20 April 2023
• Ukraine and World Bank agree on $6 billion recovery programme
• Syria declared the world's largest narco-state
• SpaceX's Starship completes historic test flight
• Finland's largest nuclear reactor has entered its service phase
Weekly Notes (17 April -22 April): Sports
• Nithya win singles gold at Brazil Para-Badminton International
• Neha tops women’s air pistol event
• Shaili Singh qualifies for Asian Games with 2nd longest jump in India
• World champion Francesco Bagnaia wins the Americas MotoGP
• Ivan Dodig & Austin Krajicek win Monte-Carlo Masters doubles title
• Erling Haaland becomes youngest player to score 35 goals in UEFA
• Kashmir's first female Ju-Jitsu player to represent India
• Ishan Kishan completes 4,000 runs in T20 Cricket
• Argentina to replace Indonesia as under-20 FIFA World Cup host
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam equals qualification world record in Turkey
• Chennai to host 2023 Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy
Weekly Notes (17 April -22 April): National Affairs
• Central govt notifies Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
• Ministry of Steel to organize India Steel 2023 in Mumbai
• Amit Shah presides over Chintan Shivir to implement PM Modi's vision
• Global Conference on Compressed Biogas to commence on 17 April
• 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting to commence in Goa from 17 April
• India proposed to develop G-20 park in New Delhi
• EC first time introduces Vote from Home option in Karnataka
• Seed Traceability portal and mobile app launched
• Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission
• Industry-friendly reforms for the Indian defence sector approved
• Govt approves 8 projects worth Rs 638 cr for Clean Ganga Mission
Weekly Notes (17 April -22 April): States Affairs
• Pune to get the biggest international school in Maharashtra
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• Assam government's plan to create corridor at Kamakhya temple

• Maharashtra mandates grades for Marathi subject in non-state affiliate
• IOR certifies world record title to Varanasi District Administration
• GST collections in Rajasthan increased by 23% in the FY-23
• Two-day Millet Mahotsav to begin in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Second phase of caste-based census begins in Bihar
• NGT constitutes committee to investigate disappearance of 1095 ponds
• Salokha Yojana implemented in Maharashtra
• UP Govt approves amendments in Atal Residential School Scheme
• Assam and Arunachal Pradesh sign agreement to settle boundary dispute
• Chhattisgarh Panchayats to receive grants for celebrating festivals
Weekly Notes (17 April -22 April): Days & Events
• National Civil Services Day: 21 April
• World Liver Day: 19 April
• Save The Elephant Day: 16 April
• World Haemophilia Day: 17 April
• New York City tops the list of world’s wealthiest cities 2023
• World Creativity And Innovation Day: 21 April
• Star Sports signs Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador
• PM GatiShakti NMP receives PM's Award for Excellence
• Ministry of Civil Aviation launches UDAN 5.0
HSBC signs up Virat Kohli as their brand influencer
• HSBC India has announced that they’ve signed up the Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli as their brand
influencer.
• The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited was founded in 1865.
• It is headquartered in London, UK.
• It was founded by Thomas Sutherland
New York City tops the list of world’s wealthiest cities 2023
• New York City topped a new list of the world’s wealthiest cities in 2023, with Japan’s Tokyo and
Silicon Valley’s Bay Area claiming the second and third spots.
• Mumbai featured at 21 while Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad too found a mention.
• The list was compiled by London-based consultancy Henley & Partners.
• It was dominated by cities in the United States and China.
World Creativity And Innovation Day: 21 April
• World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually on April 21.
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• The day promotes the importance of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human life.
• It was first celebrated in 2002 and has gained global recognition since then.
• In 2005, the United Nations recognised the importance of creativity and innovation and declared
April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day.
Star Sports signs Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador
• The Walt Disney Company-owned Star Sports has signed cricketer Rishabh Pant as its latest
brand ambassador.
• The company also has other cricketers as its ‘Believe Ambassadors’ like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra
Jadeja, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer.
• With this, Star Sports has expanded its roster from two ambassadors in 2017 to six now with Virat
Kohli continuing his association.
4G mobile towers were dedicated to nation in Arunachal Pradesh
• Government of India has approved 4G mobile towers for providing connectivity to more than
3,721 villages in Arunachal Pradesh with a total outlay of Rs 2,675 crore.
• These 4G mobile towers were dedicated to the Nation on April 22, 2023.
• The towers will provide 4G coverage in hitherto uncovered villages, thereby bringing digital
connectivity to 336 villages.
PM GatiShakti NMP receives PM's Award for Excellence
• The Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2022, in the category
'Innovation-Central' was awarded to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade.
• It was awarded for the successful implementation of ‘PM GatiShakti National Master Plan’.
• As on date, PM GatiShakti NMP has 1450+ data layers, belonging to Central Ministries (585) and
States/UTs (870+).
Ministry of Civil Aviation launches UDAN 5.0
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme
(RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).
• It will further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and achieve
last mile connectivity.
• This round of UDAN focuses on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (>80 seats).
PM to visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman
• PM Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and
Diu on 24th and 25th April, 2023.
• He will flag off Vande Bharat Express at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
• He will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth
more than Rs. 4850 crores at Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
SAIL-BSL signs MoU with Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
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• SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has entered into an MoU with Telecommunications Consultants
India Limited (TCIL)
• It has been signed to explore potential of application of 5G/ IT/ Telecom and other wireless
communication technologies in SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant including SAIL’s Mines & Collieries,
Central Coal Supply Organization and the SAIL Refractory Unit in Jharkhand.
Bengaluru hosts conference to help cities mainstream climate action
• National and International partners came together in Bengaluru to discuss “Mainstreaming
Climate Action in Cities”, in an effort to shape G20 priorities.
• Three of the six current U20 priority areas (accelerating climate finance, ensuring water security,
and encouraging environmentally responsive behavior), were the matter of contention.
• Rishi Sunak names Oliver Dowden as UK's Deputy Prime Minister
• India ascends six places to rank 38 on World Bank logistics index
• William Shakespeare birth anniversary: 23 April
• Akshay Tritiya: 22 April 2023
• Earth Day: 22 April
Rishi Sunak names Oliver Dowden as UK's Deputy Prime Minister
• Oliver Dowden has been named UK's new Deputy Prime Minister.
• Dowden had been serving in Rishi Sunak's government as the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster and Cabinet Office secretary before the new appointment.
• He has been the Member of Parliament for Hertsmere since 2015.
• He will continue in the roles alongside his new responsibilities.
SEBI approves transfer of controlling stake of HDFC AMC to HDFC Bank
• SEBI has approved the proposed change of controlling stake in HDFC AMC to HDFC Bank as part
of the scheme of amalgamation.
• The regulator has also advised HDFC AMC to ensure compliance with all other provisions of Sebi
(Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.
• The proposed entity will have a combined asset base of around ₹18 lakh crore.
India ascends six places to rank 38 on World Bank logistics index
• India has improved its ranking in the World Bank's Logistic Performance Index 2023 by six places.
• India's rank in the index of 139 countries has risen to 38 from 44 in 2018.
• In 2023, India's ranking for international shipments improved significantly, moving up from 44 in
2018 to 22.
• The country also climbed four places to rank 48 in logistics competence and equality.
Maharashtra Govt decides to constitute a new Commission
• Maharashtra Government has decided to constitute a new Commission to decide the
backwardness of the Maratha Community.
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• The State government will file a curative petition in the Supreme Court for Maratha (Social and
Economic Backward Class) Reservation.
• The State Government will ensure all the lapses in the Maratha Reservation law will be overcome.
William Shakespeare birth anniversary: 23 April
• William Shakespeare's birth anniversary is observed on 23 April every year.
• William Shakespeare was born 23 April, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon in England.
• Some of his most notable works are his tragedies such as Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.
• He is hailed by many as the greatest writer in the English language.
Akshay Tritiya: 22 April 2023
• Akshaya Tritiya, the day of unending prosperity was celebrated on 22 Apr'23.
• Also known as Akha Teej, the festival falls in spring on the third day of the month of Vaishakha.
• Akshaya Tritiya is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and according to Hindu mythology, Treta Yuga began
on this day.
• The day is also celebrated as Parashurama Jayanti, birth anniversary of 6th incarnation of Lord
Vishnu.
Earth Day: 22 April
• Earth Day is observed on April 22 each year.
• The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the rapidly-rising levels of pollution, climate
change, and other circumstances that contribute to damaging the environment and threaten the
survival of our planet.
• The theme or 2023 is 'Invest in our Planet'.
• Senator Gaylord Nelson established Earth Day in the 1970s to promote ecology.
PM Modi to launch nine campaigns in MP on 24 April
• PM Narendra Modi will launch nine campaigns under Inclusive Development (Samaveshi Vikaas)
theme on the 24th of April 2023 during the National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhya Pradesh.
• He will also launch the Website and Mobile App “Samaveshi Vikaas” at the event.
• The mobile app is designed with the objective to ensure the documentation of public
participation.
SKF India ranks in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for in India
• SKF India, the country's leading technology and solutions provider of bearings and services, has
been recognized as the 'Top 25 Best Companies to Work for in India' for 2023.
• In addition, SKF India has been named as the second-best company in the manufacturing sector.
• The rankings selects companies that demonstrate the right balance between employee
expectations and organizations offerings.
Kenya launches first Earth Observation Satellite – Taifa 1
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• Kenya has launched its first earth observation satellite, Taifa 1, which blasted off aboard SpaceX’s
Falcon-9 full-thrust rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E), Vandenberg Space Force
Base in the USA.
• The successful launch of Taifa 1 is coming after three failed attempts.
• The observation satellit will be used to provide data on agriculture and food security, among other
areas.
• Erling Haaland becomes youngest player to score 35 goals in UEFA
• Wg Cdr Deepika Misra: 1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry award
• Kashmir's first female Ju-Jitsu player to represent India
• Scientists fabricate protein that can help study multiple sclerosis
• CSIR and OIL sign an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding
• Buhlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan and founder of Lodi dynasty, ascends the throne of Delhi and
displaced the Alam Shah of Syed dynasty, in 1451.
• The first indigenously built missile cruiser boat, 'Vibhuti', was inaugurated and launched, in 1990.
• Sanjay Thapar of the IAF (leader) became first Indian to parachute down to geometric North pole
and unfurl the flag, in 1996.
Second phase of caste-based census begins in Bihar
• The second phase of the caste-based census in Bihar has begun.
• This census will continue until May 15, 2023.
• The first phase of the census took place from June to July 2021.
• The second phase will cover more than 80,000 villages in Bihar.
• Over 1.14 lakh personnel have been deployed for the census.
• This census is being conducted after 91 years.
Erling Haaland becomes youngest player to score 35 goals in UEFA
• Erling Haaland has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 35 goals in the
UEFA Champions League.
• He achieved the feat in Borussia Dortmund's quarterfinal match against Manchester City,.
• At the age of just 20 years and 231 days, Haaland broke the previous record held by Barcelona
superstar Lionel Messi, who had achieved the milestone at the age of 24 years and 286 days.
Wg Cdr Deepika Misra: 1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry award
• Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a
gallantry medal.
• President had conferred Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry on her at Independence Day in 2022 and
she received the medal from IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at an investiture ceremony
held in New Delhi.
• A total of 58 personnel received gallantry awards from the IAF chief .
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Mahavir Singh Phogat appointed as Chairman of MMA-1 Federation

• Mahavir Singh Phogat, the legendary wrestler and coach, has been appointed as the Chairman
of the MMA-1 Federation, which is responsible for promoting mixed martial arts (MMA) in India.
• As the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation, Phogat will work towards developing and promoting
MMA in India, with a focus on identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport.
Indian Health Professionals Awards 2023 presented
• The 7th edition of the Indian Health Professionals Awards 2023 and the 2nd edition of the Asia-
Pacific Dental Excellence Awards were held in 2023.
• The awards were held to recognize and honor the achievements of leaders in the healthcare
industry.
• Dr Ashwath V was awarded Emerging Dental Speaker.
• More than 125 doctors and dentists were given the award.
Kashmir's first female Ju-Jitsu player to represent India
• A 20-year-old girl Sabkat Malik who hails from the Vijjhara area of Kashmir’s Bandipora district
has been selected to represent India in Ju-Jitsu International Federation’s World Championship.
• The event scheduled in Mongolia in 2023.
• She has played at the national level nine times.
• She has won 6 gold medalists and 3 silver medals at the national level so far.
EU-India Aviation Summit begins in New Delhi
• The two days EU-India Aviation Summit began in New Delhi on 20 April 2023.
• During the summit, a declaration of intent was signed by Airport Authority of India with
Eurocontrol, and a letter of intent was signed by DGCA with the European Union Aviation Safety
for closer cooperation.
• The Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia addressed the summit
virtually.
Scientists fabricate protein that can help study multiple sclerosis
• Scientists have fabricated monolayers of pure myelin basic protein (MBP), a major protein
component of myelin sheath, which is a protective membrane that wraps around the axon of
nerve cells and acts as a model protein in studying diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).
• A research group from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati
discovered this.
CSIR and OIL sign an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding
• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and Oil India Ltd. (OIL), a
Navaratna NOC inked an umbrella MoU.
• This will be a collaborative arrangement between labs of CSIR and OIL.
• The objective of the MoU is to facilitate collaboration for pursuing research in advanced
technologies for energy security.
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Chris Messina, creator of the Hashtag, quits Twitter

• Chris Messina, the man credited with inventing the hashtag, has announced that he is quitting
Twitter.
• Messina is a former Google employee who came up with the idea of using the "#" symbol to create
a way to organize and search for tweets back in 2007.
• Twitter, Inc., is an American social media company based in San Francisco, California.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India
• Bilawal Bhutto, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, is set to visit India on May 4, 2023.
• This marks the first visit by any Pakistani leader since Nawaz Sharif's visit in 2014.
• He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting in Goa.
• India currently holds the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) presidency.
Know About: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
• The SCO is a regional organization founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
• India and Pakistan joined as full members in 2017.
• The SCO has two main bodies: the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Foreign Ministers.
• India currently holds the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) presidency.
UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns
• UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned on 21 April 2023.
• Dominic Rennie Raab is a British politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom, Secretary of State for Justice, and Lord Chancellor since October 2022, having
previously served from 2021 to September 2022.
• He has been Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton since 2010.
Know About: UK
• The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island
nation in northwestern Europe.
• The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
• Capital: London
• Prime minister: Rishi Sunak
• Monarch: Charles III
NGT constitutes committee to investigate disappearance of 1095 ponds
• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up a committee to investigate the disappearance of
1095 ponds in Kanpur Dehat, a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The committee has been directed to submit a factual report on the issue to the NGT within two
months.
• The bench will be headed by NGT Chairman Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel.
Salokha Yojana implemented in Maharashtra
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• A 'Salokha Yojana' has been implemented in Maharashtra.

• It gives farmers an opportunity to exchange their agricultural land in exchange for a nominal
registration fee of Rs 1,000 and stamp duty of Rs 1,000.
• In the scheme, the possession of the agricultural land of the first farmer should be with the second
farmer.
UP Govt approves amendments in Atal Residential School Scheme
• UP govt has approved a proposal seeking amendments to the Atal Residential School Scheme.
• The amendments will help children impacted by Covid-19 avail the benefits of the scheme.
• The Atal Residential School Scheme aims to provide quality and free education to children of
poor labourers.
• Under the scheme, free quality residential education from classes 6 to 12 will also be provided.
• AP's image of Mariupol Hospital attack wins World Press Photo Award
• Indian Air Force to participate in multilateral exercise in Greece
• Singer, writer Pamela Chopra passes away
• India at 3rd spot in Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun
• National Civil Services Day: 21 April
SpaceX’s Starship rocket lifts off but explodes midair
• SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, took off from a launchpad in South Texas
on 20 April 2023 but exploded midair before stage separation.
• The Starship spacecraft was designed for space exploration.
• The launch was the second test flight of the Starship, after the first test in December 2021 ended
in a crash landing.
• The Starship was powered by the Raptor engines.
AP's image of Mariupol Hospital attack wins World Press Photo Award
• The Associated Press (AP) has won the World Press Photo award for its image of the Mariupol
hospital attack.
• The image was taken by photographer Evgeniy Maloletk and shows the aftermath of the shelling
of a hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in January 2021.
• The attack was part of the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-
Russian separatists in the region.
Indian Air Force to participate in multilateral exercise in Greece
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to participate in a multilateral exercise in Greece.
• The exercise, named 'INIOCHOS', is a biennial event that aims to enhance the operational
capability of the participating countries.
• The IAF will be deploying its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the exercise, which will involve simulated
air combat scenarios and other tactical maneuvers.
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Gajendra Arya appointed as Senior Vice President at Zypp

• Gajendra Arya has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Technology at Zypp
Electric.
• Zypp Electric is a leading electric scooter sharing platform in India, providing sustainable last-
mile connectivity solutions.
• Gajendra Arya has worked with companies like Ola, Samsung, and Vodafone.
• In his new role, Arya will be responsible for driving Zypp Electric's technology strategy.
ISRO to conduct in-orbit scientific experiments using Spent PS4
• ISRO is set to conduct in-orbit scientific experiments using the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C55
mission.
• The PS4 stage is the fourth stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and is normally
discarded after its use.
• However, in this mission, the PS4 stage will be used for conducting scientific experiments in space.
Singer, writer Pamela Chopra passes away
• Pamela Chopra passed away in April 2023.
• She was a well-known Indian playback singer.
• She was also a film writer and producer.
• She was the wife of well known Director Yash Chopra.
• She has sung several songs in films including Kabhie Kabhie (1976) and Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
(2002).
• The 1993 film Aaina was produced by her.
• She also co-wrote the script of 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai.
India at 3rd spot in Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun
• India has retained its position as the country with the world's 3rd-largest number of unicorns after
the US and China, in Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun.
• However, it ranks 5th in the Hurun Global 500 Index, which is a list of the 500 most valuable non-
state-controlled businesses across the world.
• Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, and SoftBank are the top three unicorn investors.
India proposed to develop G-20 park in New Delhi
• India has proposed to develop a G20 park in New Delhi to symbolize 'togetherness on the path
of development' as part of its year-long presidency.
• It will showcase sculptures depicting national animals and birds of the G20 countries made with
the Waste to wonder concept.
• The art pieces will be created on-site in a 20-day-long national camp mode from 21 April 2023
and till 1 May 2023.
Know About: G20
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• G20 stands for Group of Twenty, which is a forum of the world's largest economies, including 19
countries and the European Union.
• The G20 was established in 1999 as a platform for finance ministers and central bank governors
to discuss issues related to the global economy.
• In 2008, the forum was elevated to a leaders' summit.
• Chairman (Incumbent): Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference being held in New Delhi
• Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan attended the Indian Air Force Commanders'
Conference in New Delhi, on 20 April 2023.
• The conference aimed to review and analyze the operational readiness of the Indian Air Force.
• The theme for 2023 is 'Beyond Boundaries: Robust Foundation".
• The Conference is held every year.
National Civil Services Day: 21 April
• National Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April every year.
• The date, April 21, chosen for the celebration of National Civil Service Day, commemorates the
day when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Independent India’s first home minister, addressed the
probationers of the Administrative Services Officers in 1947.
• The civil services in India consists of the IAS, IPS, and IFS.
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh sign agreement to settle boundary dispute
• The governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed an agreement for the settlement
of an inter-state boundary dispute between the two States.
• The agreement was signed by the CM of both the states.
• The agreement includes the formation of a boundary commission to demarcate the boundary
between the two states and resolve any disputes that may arise in the future.
Chhattisgarh Panchayats to receive grants for celebrating festivals
• Over 6,000 panchayats in Chhattisgarh will receive a sum of ₹10,000 each to celebrate
Chhattisgarhi festivals.
• The grants will be provided to promote cultural and social activities at the grassroots level and
boost the local economy.
• Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarhi Parab Samman
Nidhi Yojana’ for non-scheduled areas of the State, on 20 April 2023.
• EC first time introduces Vote from Home option in Karnataka
• Synergy Group wins prestigious Tanker Operator Award
• Shanti Lakra selected as finalist for Global Nursing Award
• Miguel Diaz-Canel re-elected as President of Cuba for second term
• Angela Merkel receives Germany's Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
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• Panchsheel was signed agreement between China and India, in 1954.
• India won Cricket Test Rubber' for the first time after defeating West Indies Cricket Team, in 1971.
• Sheri Bamboat and Hamshad Bamboat won National sea-bird sailing title, in 1997.
EC first time introduces Vote from Home option in Karnataka
• The Election Commission (EC) has introduced the Vote from Home option for the first time in the
Karnataka Assembly election.
• This option was available for senior citizens above the age of 80 and people with disabilities.
• Nearly 8900 persons above the age of 80 and people with disabilities opted for the Vote from
Home option.
Crops seeds of IAEA/FAO project return from space
• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
had launched a project to send crops to space to help mitigate the effects of global warming.
• After six months in space, the seeds were returned to Earth and are now being studied to
determine the effects of space radiation and microgravity on crop growth and development.
InfoPercept launches Invinsense 4.0
• InfoPercept, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, has launched Invinsense 4.0, a SaaS-
based cybersecurity platform.
• It is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that covers IT, cloud, OT, and IoT landscapes, making
it one of the most versatile cybersecurity platforms in the market.
• The platform is designed to provide end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for enterprises.
Synergy Group wins prestigious Tanker Operator Award
• Synergy Group, a leading ship management company, has won the prestigious Tanker Operator
Award.
• The award recognizes excellence in the tanker industry and is one of the most prestigious awards
in the maritime sector.
• Synergy Group was recognized for its outstanding performance in the tanker sector and its
commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Shanti Lakra selected as finalist for Global Nursing Award
• Shanti Lakra, a nurse from India, has been selected as a finalist for the Aster Guardians Global
Nursing Award.
• The award recognizes and honors exceptional nurses from around the world who have made
significant contributions to patient care.
• Lakra works as a nurse in a hospital in Port Blair.
• The winner of the award will receive a cash prize of $25,000 and will be announced in May 2023.
Pune to get the biggest international school in Maharashtra
• Pune is set to get the biggest international school in Maharashtra.
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• The school will be spread over 50 acres and will offer world-class education to students.
• The school will be built in collaboration with a Singapore-based education company and will
follow international standards.
• It will offer a range of programs, including the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge
International.
Assam government's plan to create corridor at Kamakhya temple
• The Assam government has announced plans to create a Kashi Vishwanath-like corridor at
Kamakhya temple.
• The project aims to improve the infrastructure around the temple and make it more accessible to
devotees.
• The corridor will feature a series of buildings, including a meditation centre, a guest house, and a
museum.
Miguel Diaz-Canel re-elected as President of Cuba for second term
• Miguel Diaz-Canel has been re-elected as the President of Cuba for a second term.
• He won a landslide vote of 97.66 per cent of the National Assembly.
• Diaz-Canel, in 2018, succeeded Raul Castro as president and first secretary in 2021 of the Cuban
Communist Party, respectively.
• He is the first non-Castro born after the 1959 revolution to hold both of those titles.
NASA satellite RHESSI to crash back to Earth
• NASA's RHESSI satellite, which has been orbiting Earth for the past 20 years, is expected to crash
back to Earth, on 20 April 2023.
• The satellite was used to study the sun's corona and the processes that create solar flares.
• RHESSI stands for Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager.
• The satellite was decommissioned in 2018 and had been slowly losing altitude ever since.
Angela Merkel receives Germany's Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
• Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the
Order of Merit.
• The award is the highest civilian honor in Germany and is given for outstanding achievements in
the fields of politics, culture, business, and science.
• Merkel is the fourth German Chancellor to receive the award, following Konrad Adenauer, Helmut
Schmidt, and Helmut Kohl.
Maharashtra mandates grades for Marathi subject in non-state affiliate
• Maharashtra government requires non-state affiliated schools to give grades for Marathi subject.
• The decision is aimed at promoting Marathi language and culture in the state.
• The grading system will be applicable for all non-state affiliated schools in Maharashtra.
• This is only for the next three years, starting from academic year 2023-24, for classes 8, 9 and 10.
IOR certifies world record title to Varanasi District Administration.
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• The Varanasi District Administration has achieved a world record certified by the India Records
Academy for the maximum number of participants in a quiz contest at multiple locations.
• The quiz contest was held on April 13, 2023, and focused on "India's Presidency in the G20 Summit-
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
Nitish Kumar has Inaugurated Medanta Conclave 2023
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Medanta Conclave in Patna, organized by
Medanta Hospital.
Conclave aimed to improve healthcare facilities in Bihar and highlight ways to provide
better medical care.
Nitish Kumar emphasized investing in healthcare infrastructure for quality medical
care.
Medanta announced plans for a world-class hospital in Bihar.
GST collections in Rajasthan increased by 23% in the FY-23

• In Rajasthan, GST collections rose by 23% to Rs 33,787 crore in FY 2022-23 from Rs 27,501 crore in
the previous fiscal year.
• VAT revenue collections increased by 10.30% to Rs 22,726 crore.
• The commercial tax department collected revenues of Rs 56,514 crore in 2022-23, 17% higher than
the previous year.
• The commissioner attributes the growth to consumption patterns, economic activities.
• Asha Bhosle to receive Lata Mangeshkar Award
• Indian Army signs MoU with Tezpur University
• 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue to be held in Bangkok on April 20
• Government to introduce Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023
• PM Modi to inaugurate first Global Buddhist Summit
Asha Bhosle to receive Lata Mangeshkar Award
• Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be felicitated with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award.
• The family and the trust instituted the award in the memory of Lata Mangeshkar, who died on
February 6, 2022.
• She will receive the recognition on April 24, 2023 the Memorial Day of their father and theatre-
music veteran Deenanath Mangeshkar.
RBI allows AU Small Finance Bank to deal with foreign exchange
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted permission to AU Small Finance Bank to deal in
foreign exchange.
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• The bank can now offer services such as outward remittances, letter of credit (LC), bank
guarantees, and foreign currency loans to its customers.
• AU Small Finance Bank has become the 26th bank in India to be authorized to deal in foreign
exchange.
Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse to be observed on 20 April 2023
• A rare hybrid solar eclipse is set to occur on 20 April 2023, visible from parts of South America,
Africa, and Antarctica.
• This kind of eclipse is also known as the Ningaloo Eclipse.
• It appears as both an annular and a total eclipse at different points on Earth.
• In an annular eclipse, the moon appears smaller than the sun and creates a "ring of fire" around
the sun.
Indian Army signs MoU with Tezpur University
• The Indian Army has signed an MoU with Tezpur University to provide Chinese language training
to army personnel.
• The move is aimed at improving the army's communication and operational capabilities along
the India-China border.
• The language training will include both basic and advanced levels and cover aspects such as
listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Windfall Tax on oil production to be reintroduced
• The Indian govt has reintroduced a windfall tax on oil produced by state-owned ONGC and other
companies.
• The tax will be levied when crude oil prices exceed a certain level and will be applicable to both
public and private sector oil producers.
• In a separate move, the government has also decided to levy zero tax on the export of diesel to
promote exports and reduce domestic inventories.
8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue to be held in Bangkok on April 20
• The 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue will be held in Bangkok on 20 April 2023.
• Special Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Nivedita Shukla Verma will co-chair the meeting with
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, Thailand General Nuchit Sribunsong.
• During the dialogue, they will review the defence cooperation and explore new initiatives to
further strengthen bilateral engagements.
Know About: Thailand
• Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and
Malaysia, with a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
• The capital city of Thailand is Bangkok.
• The PM of Thailand is Prayut Chan-o-cha.
• Thailand has a constitutional monarchy system of government, with King Maha Vajiralongkorn
(also known as King Rama X) as the current monarch.
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Government to introduce Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

• The Indian government has decided to introduce the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 to
tackle piracy in the film industry.
• The bill proposes stricter penalties for piracy-related offenses, including imprisonment and hefty
fines.
• It also aims to establish a framework for the certification of cinematograph films and regulate
their exhibition and distribution.
PM Modi to inaugurate first Global Buddhist Summit
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi on
April 20, 2023.
• The Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation will host
the two-day Summit.
• The theme of the Summit is Responses to Contemporary Challenges: Philosophy to Praxis.
• Leaders from over 20 countries will participate in the summit.
India and Canada agree to work on defence relationship
• India and Canada have reached an agreement to enhance their defence relationship.
• The agreement includes collaborating on military research and development, as well as
information sharing on defence technologies.
• The two countries have committed to conducting joint military exercises and training programs.
• The defence agreement also aims to deepen economic ties between India and Canada.
Two-day Millet Mahotsav to begin in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Jodhpur is hosting a two-day Millet Mahotsav to showcase the diversity of millets and promote
sustainable agriculture from 20 April 2023.
• The event will feature exhibitions, seminars, and cultural programs highlighting the nutritional,
environmental, and economic benefits of millets.
• An exhibition is also being set up and being organized by the Union Ministry of Food Processing
Industries.
• Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission
• Ishan Kishan completes 4,000 runs in T20 cricket
• Sonam Wangchuk conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award
• Argentina to replace Indonesia as under-20 FIFA World Cup host
• India overtakes China as world's most populous country
• First Indian Satellite ''Aryabhata'' launched in 1975.
• Maharshi Dayanand University was established in Haryana in 1976.
• Indira Gandhi,Prime Minister, inaugurated `Maharashtra Vidhanbhavan', in 1981.
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• AIDS was deleted from the list of contagious diseases in the Railway Act of 1989, in 1996.
Seed Traceability portal and mobile app launched
• Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the SATHI (Seed
Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory) Portal and Mobile App, on 19 April 2023.
• It has been developed by the NIC in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare on the theme of ‘Uttam Beej – Samriddh Kisan’.
Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission
• The Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at a total cost of
Rs.6003.65 crore from 2023-24 to 2030-31.
• The new mission targets developing intermediate scale quantum computers with 50-1000
physical qubits in 8 years in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology.
• Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) will be set up in top academic and National R&D institutes.
Rajnath Singh attends Biannual Army Commanders Conference
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ongoing 1st edition of the biannual Army
Commanders Conference in New Delhi, on 19 April 2023.
• The conference is being attended by top Army commanders from across the country, who will
discuss a wide range of issues related to national security and defence.
• The Army Commanders Conference is held twice a year.
Ishan Kishan completes 4,000 runs in T20 Cricket
• Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan has achieved the milestone of scoring 4,000 runs in T20 cricket.
• Kishan reached the milestone while playing for the Mumbai Indians in a match against the Punjab
Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
• He has also represented India at the international level, making his debut in 2021 and scoring a
half-century in his first match.
Sonam Wangchuk conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award
• Sonam Wangchuk has been awarded the prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award for his
contributions to society.
• He is best known for his work on the Ice Stupa project, which aims to address water scarcity in
the Himalayas.
• The Santokbaa Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals who have made significant
contributions to society in the areas of education, healthcare, and social welfare.
Argentina to replace Indonesia as under-20 FIFA World Cup host
• Argentina will host the under-20 soccer World Cup.
• It has replaced Indonesia, which was supposed to host it earlier.
• FIFA announced the decision to remove Indonesia as host on March 29 2023 after the country’s
FA cancelled the draw to be held in Bali as its governor refused to host Israel’s team.
Nigeria seeks India’s help to emulate Jan Aushadhi Kendra model
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• Nigeria, among the worst in Africa in terms of health indicators, has sought India’s help to set up
stores similar to the Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
• The Jan Aushadhi Scheme was launched by the then government in November 2008 and till May
2014, only 80 Jan Aushadi stores were in operation in select States.
• It was later revamped as the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
India overtakes China as world's most populous country
• India has overtaken China as the world's most populous country with a total population of 1.39
bn people, according to the latest data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
• The UNFPA’s ‘The State of World Population Report, 2023’, titled ‘8 Billion Lives, Infinite
Possibilities: The Case for Rights and Choices’ said India’s population is 1,428.6 mn while China’s
stood at 1425.7 mn.
Former Hyderabad Ranji opener Abdul Azeem passes away
• Abdul Azeem, a former Hyderabad Ranji Trophy player, has passed away.
• Azeem represented Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy during the 1980s and early 1990s.
• He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler who also played for the Deccan Chronicle Cricket Club.
• Azeem had to his credit a triple century against Tamil Nadu in the 1986 Ranji season.
Jyothi Surekha Vennam equals qualification world record in Turkey
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam from India has equalled the world record for archery world cup
qualification rounds in Turkey.
• She scored 702 out of a possible 720 points to achieve the feat.
• Jyothi Surekha Vennam's score of 702 points is the highest ever scored by an Indian woman in
the history of the sport.
• She achieved the feat at the third stage of the Archery World Cup in Antalya, Turkey.
Know About: Turkey
• Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia,
with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.
• It was home to important Neolithic sites like Göbekli Tepe, and was inhabited by ancient
civilizations including the Hattians, Hittites, and Anatolian people.
• Capital: Ankara
• President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
• Currency: Turkish lira
Tamil Nadu's Cumbum Grapes gets Geographical Indication Tag
• Cumbum grapes from Tamil Nadu have been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the
government of India.
• Cumbum grapes are known for their distinct taste, aroma, and texture, and are popular both
domestically and internationally.
• Tamil Nadu is home to several other products that have been granted GI tags, including Madurai
Malli (jasmine), and Thanjavur Veena (musical instrument).
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Maharashtra Govt has announced 4% reservation for disabled employees

• Deputy Chief Minister of the state, Devendra Fadnavis has announced that there will be a 4%
reservation for disabled employees in promotions.
• Decision is welcomed by disability rights activists and organizations
• This move is seen as a step towards greater inclusivity in the workplace for persons with disability.
UP, first state to have 100 pc EV in its government departments.
• This step has been taken to give major push to promote sales and usage of electric vehicles(EVs)
in the state of UP.
• Uttar Pradesh has set a goal to have 100% EVs in government department by the year 2030 and
may become first state to do so.
• Notably, to encourage EVs, the government notifies Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicles
Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 on October 14.
"Rajasthan CM demands national project status for ERCP"
• The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) provides irrigation to drought-prone areas of
Rajasthan through canals.
• It benefits 1.5M hectares of farmland & 2,400 villages in Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk
districts.
• Project has 3 phases, with 1st completed and 2nd & 3rd under construction.
• Estimated cost is Rs. 40,000 crore.
• Project completion is expected by 2023.
"Transgender Monika Das named State Icon for election role"
• Monika Das has been made State Icon by the State Election Commission to ensure active
participation of Mangalamukhi community
• Thirty-year-old Monica Das has scripted history by becoming the country's first transgender
banker.
• The life story of Monika Das has been full of struggles.
• Monika Das is LLB from Patna Law College.
• ISRO to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22
• World Liver Day: 19 April
• S Jaishankar to undertake 4-nation trip to Central and Latin America
• UP inks MoU with Govt of India for establishment of textile parks
• Govt approves 8 projects worth Rs 638 cr for Clean Ganga Mission
ISRO to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite
on April 22, 2023.
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• The satellite will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra
Pradesh.
• TeLEOS-2 is a commercial Earth observation satellite and will be used for various applications
such as urban planning, maritime security, and disaster management.
Arunachal Pradesh hosts Buddhist meeting at Zemithang
• Zemithang, the first stop of the 14th Dalai Lama during his flight from China-occupied Tibet in
1959, hosted a major Buddhist conference on April 17.
• It was organised by the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT).
• Zemithang or Zimithang, in the Pangchen Valley, is a village and the last circle headquarters
bordering Bhutan and Tibet.
India, Russia agree to deepen trade and economic relations
• India and Russia held the 26th Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific,
Technological and Cultural Cooperation, in April 2023.
• They discussed the issue of trade deficit and ways to enhance market access for each other's
products.
• India raised concerns about non-tariff barriers faced by its exports to Russia, particularly in the
pharma and agriculture sectors.
World Liver Day: 19 April
• World Liver Day is celebrated on April 19 every year to raise awareness about the importance of
liver health.
• The theme for World Liver Day 2023 is "Liver Health for All".
• The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being, and it is important to
take care of it.
• Some common symptoms of liver problems include fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, and
swelling.
Ukraine and World Bank agree on $6 billion recovery programme
• Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed on a $6 billion recovery programme to support the
country's economic growth.
• The programme will focus on areas such as governance, energy, agriculture, and social services.
• The funds will be provided over a period of four years, with the first tranche of $2.2 billion expected
to be disbursed in 2022.
S Jaishankar to undertake 4-nation trip to Central and Latin America
• Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is set to undertake a 4-nation trip to Central and
Latin America from 21 April 2023.
• The trip aims to promote business ties and enhance cooperation in various sectors, including
trade, investment, and technology.
• The countries on the itinerary include Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and Argentina.
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UP inks MoU with Govt of India for establishment of textile parks

• The state government of Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU for the establishment of textile parks
in Lucknow and Hardoi.
• The textile parks will be spread over 1000 acres and are expected to attract investment of around
Rs. 5000 crore.
• The parks aim to promote textile manufacturing, provide employment opportunities, and boost
the local economy.
Manipur CM inaugurates Hun Thadou cultural festival
• Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, inaugurated the 5th Hun Thadou cultural festival in
Kangpokpi, on 18 April 2023.
• The festival celebrates the culture and traditions of the Hun Thadou tribe, one of the major ethnic
groups in the state.
• The festival features traditional dance performances, music, food, and handicrafts.
Industry-friendly reforms for the Indian defence sector approved
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for industry-friendly reforms in the
country's defence sector.
• The reforms aim to enhance ease of doing business, promote indigenous manufacturing, and
attract foreign investment.
• The reforms include streamlining the procurement process, simplifying export procedures, and
encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Govt approves 8 projects worth Rs 638 cr for Clean Ganga Mission
• The Indian Government has approved 8 new projects to accelerate the Clean Ganga Mission.
• The projects, worth around Rs. 638 crore, aim to improve sewage infrastructure, riverfront
development, and river surface cleaning.
• The newly approved projects will be implemented across several states, including Uttar Pradesh,
Bihar, and West Bengal.
Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering conference of G-20 begins
• A gathering of the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative (RII) is set to begin in Himachal Pradesh,
India on 19 April 2023.
• The RII aims to promote international cooperation in research and innovation for sustainable
development.
• The conference will be attended by representatives from G20 countries, international
organizations, and research institutions.
Rajasthan government spend 46 crore for Right to education.
• CM Ashok Gehlot approves proposal to reimburse fees for students up to Class 12.
• Rajasthan government to spend Rs 46 crore under the Right to Education Act for this approval.
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• Scheme allows children studying on free seats in Class 8 to continue till Class 12 from 2023-24
academic session.
• Associations of guardians held protests against government for delaying implementation of the
scheme.
Pt.Vinodanand Jha's 123rd birth anniversary was celebrated in Bihar.
• Pt. Vinodanand Jha's 123rd birth anniversary was celebrated ceremonially in Bihar.
• Tributes were paid to Pt. Vinodanand Jha by garlanding his statue in the ceremony.
• The program was presided over by Council President Bindeshwari Prasad Singh.
• During the ceremony, Council President Bindeshwari Prasad Singh highlighted Pt. Vinodanand
Jha's creativity and personality in detail.
PM MITRA Parks will be launched in Lucknow, Hardoi districts of UP.
• Uttar Pradesh government has identified land parcel of over 1000 acres in Lucknow and Hardoi
for mega textile park.
• The government aims to generate one lakh direct and two lakh indirect employment per park.
• The Park will create integrated textile value chain right from spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing
and printing to garment manufacturing at a single point.
• Karnataka Bank names Sekhar Rao as interim CEO
• Neeli Bendapudi named to a US-India task force
• Ministry of Steel to organize India Steel 2023 in Mumbai
• Government launches 'Sangathan-se-Samriddhi' scheme
• Chennai to host 2023 Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy
Patoda Gram Panchayat win 2nd place in National Panchayat Awards
• Patoda Gram Panchayat, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar has won the 2 nd place in
Carbon Neutral National Panchayat Awards.
• The awards recognize the efforts of local governments in India to reduce carbon emissions and
promote sustainable development.
• Patoda has implemented several initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint, including promoting
renewable energy and waste management.
• Damodar Hari Chapekar, India's first revolutionary, was hanged in the Yervada Central Jail, in
1898.
• Lord Willingdon took over as the Viceroy of India, in 1931.
• India, Pakistan signed one-year pact on Indus River irrigation, in 1959.
• Air India's first Jumbo Jet Plane passenger Boeing 747 named 'Emperor Samrat Ashok' was landed
on Santacruz Airport at Bombay, in 1971.
Nike, Adidas shoes maker Pou Chen to invest in India
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• Pou Chen Corporation, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of shoes for brands like Nike and Adidas,
has announced plans to invest nearly $281 million in India.
• The investment will be made over a period of five years and will be used to expand the company's
manufacturing facilities in the country.
• Pou Chen already has a significant presence in India, with over 30 manufacturing facilities.
Karnataka Bank names Sekhar Rao as interim CEO
• Karnataka Bank, one of India's leading private sector banks, has appointed Sekhar Rao as its
interim CEO with immediate effect.
• The move comes after the previous CEO, Mahabaleshwara MS, retired on March 31, 2023, after
serving the bank for over four decades.
• Sekhar Rao was previously the Chief General Manager of the bank.
Neeli Bendapudi named to a US-India task force
• Indian-American academic Neeli Bendapudi has been named to a task force set up to expand
partnerships between universities in the United States and India.
• The task force is part of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
• Bendapudi is the first woman to serve as president of the University of Louisville in Kentucky.
Syria declared the world's largest narco-state
• Syria has been declared as the world's largest producer and exporter of drugs.
• Its economic survival now depends heavily on the production and export of Captagon, also known
as the "poor man's coke".
• Captagon, a banned illicit drug recognized by the UNODC (2021), is a synthetic stimulant that
combines amphetamine and caffeine.
Central govt notifies Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023
• The central govt has notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
• It is aimed at promoting humane and effective methods of controlling the population of street
dogs and other animals.
• They specify that animal birth control programs should be implemented using scientifically
proven methods.
• The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, replace the previous Animal Birth Control Rules, 2001.
Ministry of Steel to organize India Steel 2023 in Mumbai
• The Ministry of Steel is set to organize India Steel 2023, a major international exhibition and
conference, from April 19-21, 2023 in Mumbai.
• The event is being organized in association with Commerce Ministry and FICCI.
• The conference will feature high-level keynote speakers, technical sessions, and panel discussions.
Government launches 'Sangathan-se-Samriddhi' scheme
• The Government of India has launched a new scheme called 'Sangathan-se-Samriddhi' aimed at
bringing marginalised rural women into the fold of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
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• The scheme will provide support to around 75,000 SHGs across 11 states in India, with a focus on
empowering women and promoting entrepreneurship.
• It will give financial assistance to help them start and expand their businesses.
Amit Shah presides over Chintan Shivir to implement PM Modi's vision
• The session was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, including the Home
Secretary and other top bureaucrats.
• The focus was on identifying key priorities and areas of concern, and devising strategies to
address them.
• The outcomes of the Chintan Shivir will be used to formulate policies and action plans that align
with the government's broader vision for India.
Chennai to host 2023 Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy
• The 2023 Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will be hosted in Chennai, India.
• The tournament is a major event in the field hockey calendar, featuring some of the best teams
from across Asia.
• The Asian Champions Trophy is held every two years, and India has won the tournament twice in
2011 and 2016.
Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurates new monastery in Tawang
• The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, has inaugurated a new monastery, the
Shar Nyima Tsho Sum Namyig Lhakhang Gonpa, in Tawang district.
• The monastery, which is located near the Tawang Monastery, is designed to be a center for
spiritual and cultural activities for the local community.
• The construction of the monastery was supported by the government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Dept of Posts releases special cover on Mahila Samman Savings Scheme
• The Dept of Posts has released a special cover to commemorate the launch of the Mahila
Samman Savings Scheme in Telangana.
• The scheme is a post office savings scheme aimed at empowering women and promoting
financial inclusion.
• The scheme is designed to provide women with a safe and secure way to save money and earn
interest on their savings.
• It is open to all women aged 18 years and above.
• Nithya, Nitesh win singles gold at Brazil Para-Badminton International
• India donates Rs 4.09 crore to UN entity for women's empowerment
• Utsa Patnaik awarded Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023
• India's investments reach all-time high of 37 lakh crore for 2022-23
• Sira Panchayat secures second position in child-friendly category
National Panchayat Awards presented by President
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• President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Panchayat Awards and inaugurated the
National Conference on Incentivization of Panchayats in New Delhi on April 17, 2023.
• A booklet on ‘Best Practices on Works of Awardee Panchayats’ was also released.
• There are 21 States that have made 50% reservation for women in the 3-tier Panchayats.
Nithya win singles gold at Brazil Para-Badminton International
• India's Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan claimed twin gold medals at the Brazil Para-Badminton
International.
• The 18-year-old Nithya defeated Peru's Giuliana Poveda Flores 22-20 21-11 in the women's singles
SH6 category finals to win the gold medal.
• Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam also struck gold in the men's doubles after defeating Korean
pair of Joo Dongjae and Shin Kyung Hwan.
India donates Rs 4.09 crore to UN entity for women's empowerment
• The donation is aimed at supporting UN Women's efforts towards advancing gender equality and
women's empowerment.
• UN Women will utilize the funds to implement programs and initiatives that promote economic
empowerment, leadership, and social inclusion of women in India.
• India has been a founding member of the Executive Board of UN Women and is currently serving
as a member.
Neha tops women’s air pistol event
• Neha beat Rhythm Sangwan 17-9 to top women’s air pistol in the National shooting selection
trials at the Madhya Pradesh Academy in Bhopal on 17 April 2023.
• Olympian Yashaswini Singh Deswal placed third ahead of Palak Ghulia.
• Padma Devaram and Akanksha Bansal had topped qualification with 577 each, but eventually
placed seventh and eighth respectively.
Utsa Patnaik awarded Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023
• The Malcolm Adiseshiah Award recognizes exceptional contributions to the field of social science
in India.
• Utsa Patnaik, a renowned economist and author, has been selected as the recipient of the award
for the year 2023.
• She has authored several books and papers.
• The award is given by the Madras Institute of Development Studies and the Malcolm and
Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust.
India's investments reach all-time high of 37 lakh crore for 2022-23
• Record Q4 investments played a crucial role in boosting the 2022-23 outlays to an unprecedented
Rs 37 lakh cr.
• The investments are expected to have a positive impact on the Indian economy, creating more
job opportunities and encouraging economic growth.
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• The infrastructure sector received the largest share of investments, with over 5.5 lakh crore rupees
allocated to it.
Multilateral military exercise Orion begins at Mont de Marsan airbase
• The multilateral military exercise Orion has commenced at the Mont de Marsan airbase in France
on April 18, 2023.
• The exercise involves the participation of troops and aircraft from several countries, including
India, France, and the United States.
• The exercise will feature various scenarios and missions, such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground
operations, and search and rescue missions.
J&K Agriculture Production Department to launch Kisan Sampark Abhiyan
• The Agriculture Production Department of Jammu and Kashmir is set to launch the Kisan Sampark
Abhiyan programme.
• It aims to provide comprehensive support to farmers in the region.
• The programme will be launched across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir and will focus on
providing farmers with information, training, and guidance on various aspects of agriculture and
allied activities.
Sira Panchayat secures second position in child-friendly category
• Sira Panchayat in Udhampur, J&K, has secured the second position in the child-friendly category
at the national level.
• The award was conferred under the Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar scheme.
• Sira Panchayat was recognized for its initiatives in providing education, health, sanitation, and
other facilities to children in the area and for promoting child rights and welfare.
PM Modi to inaugurate first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
• The first-ever 3-day Global Buddhist Summit will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
in New Delhi on April 20th, 2023.
• The summit will also feature cultural programs, exhibitions, and a visit to the Buddhist sites in the
region.
• The event is being organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration
with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Marketing and Logistics Development Component of PTP NER launched
• Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launched Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion
of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur.
• The scheme has been introduced for the benefit of Scheduled Tribes of the North-Eastern Region.
• This component of the scheme will create market linkages, establish pottery clusters, and provide
training to artisans.
President on four day visit to Himachal Pradesh
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• President Droupadi Murmu is embarking on a four-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, on April 18,
2023.
• She is scheduled to participate in various events and activities during her visit, including the
inauguration of a new building at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College in Tanda, Kangra.
• Other activities on the President's itinerary include the unveiling of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi
in Solan.
Bihar Celebrated Thawe Mahotsav.
• Thawe Mahotsav is an annual event held in Gopalganj, Bihar.
• The event was inaugurated recently with a performance by popular singer Priyanka Singh.
• The Mahotsav is known for its cultural extravaganza, showcasing traditional music, dance, and
art forms of Bihar.
• Renowned Bollywood singer Himesh Reshammiya is scheduled to perform at the event on the
following day.
Ajmer Discom Joined the Leading Discoms of the Country.
• Ajmer Discom jumped 8 places to the 19th position in the 11th Power Utilities Integrated Rating
and Ranking released by the Department of Energy, Government of India.
• The inclusion of Ajmer DISCOM in the leading DISCOMs of India may have implications for the
power distribution.
• The Ministry of Power, Government of India, oversees the operations and management of
DISCOMs in the country.
G20 Meeting of Agriculture Chief Scientists organized in Varanasi
• The theme of the meeting is "Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems for Healthy People and
the Planet."
• This is the 100th event related to G20.
• The 'Millets And Other Ancient GRains International ReSearcH Initiative (MAHARISHI)' was
proposed for deliberations as a G20 initiative during India's presidency.
Centre's Akanshit Shahar Yojna: Boosting Urban Development in MH
• The Akanshit Shahar Yojna is a central government scheme to develop small and medium-sized
cities in India, benefiting 200 cities, including 10 in Maharashtra
• The scheme aims to provide basic amenities like water supply, sanitation, and electricity to
residents of these cities
• Maharashtra cities like Aurangabad, Nashik, Solapur, and Jalgaon are among those set to benefit
from this initiative
• IIT Indore and NASA-Caltech develop low-cost camera for flame imaging
• Shaili Singh qualifies for Asian Games with 2nd longest jump in India
• World champion Francesco Bagnaia wins the Americas MotoGP
• SpaceX's Starship completes historic test flight
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• DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence inaugurated

• Dheeran Chinnamalai who was a Palayakkarar and Pattakarar and fought against the British
East India Company, was born in 1756.
• Office of Price Administration was formed which handled the rationing of essential commodities,
in 1941.
• First Lok Sabha was formed. Ananthasaynam Ayyangar, was elected as the first Deputy speaker
of Lok Sabha, 1952.
Vedanta partners with 20 Korean firms to establish a hub
• The partnership aims to boost India's electronics manufacturing industry and reduce dependence
on imports.
• The hub will be set up in Tamil Nadu and will focus on manufacturing products such as
smartphones, TVs, and other electronic devices.
• The project is expected to create job opportunities for over 8,000 people in the region.
• Korean firms will provide technical expertise and investment.
IIT Indore and NASA-Caltech develop low-cost camera for flame imaging
• The camera is designed for multispectral imaging of flames.
• It is low-cost and can be used for research and industrial applications.
• It camera was developed in collaboration with NASA-Caltech.
• It can capture images in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared regions.
• It can help in understanding the combustion process and improving fuel efficiency.
Shaili Singh qualifies for Asian Games with 2nd longest jump in India
• Shaili Singh has qualified for the Asian Games with a jump of 6.48m.
• This jump is the second longest in India's history, just behind Anju Bobby George's 6.83m.
• Singh is only 17 years old and has already made a name for herself in the world of athletics.
• She has previously won gold medals at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships and the Youth
Olympics.
5 South Asian countries to be part of MP's tourism promotion plan
• Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka will be a part of Madhya Pradesh's tourism
promotion plan.
• The initiative aims to boost tourism in the state and strengthen ties with neighboring countries.
• Representatives from each country will be invited to explore MP's tourist destinations and cultural
heritage.
• The plan includes collaborations with travel agencies, and airlines.
UAE continues to be the second important export destination for India
• The US and the UAE retained the first and second places respectively in this category during the
financial year 2022-23.
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• The Netherlands rose to third place in this category

• In India’s import graph, the UAE was in third place in March, after China and Russia.
• Saudi Arabia figured among India’s top export destinations and sources of imports
South Korea,US and Japan begin trilateral missile defence exercise
• South Korea, the US, and Japan began a trilateral missile defence exercise in the international
waters of the East Sea, on 17 Apr'23.
• It focuses on practicing procedures to detect and track a computer-simulated ballistic missile
target.
• This includes 3 Aegis-equipped destroyers, the South's ROKS Yulgok Yi I, the US' USS Benfold, and
the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Atago.
G7 countries committed in ensuring carbon-free electricity production
• Group of Seven (G7) countries on April 16, 2023 committed to work towards ensuring carbon-free
electricity production by 2035
• It is a part of an agreement by the countries at the end of a two-day conference in Sapporo,
Japan, ahead of the G7 summit in Hiroshima this May 2023.
• Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav had also participated in the summit with India being
invited as a ‘guest’.
World champion Francesco Bagnaia wins the Americas MotoGP
• World champion Francesco Bagnaia breezed to a comfortable win in the Grand Prix of the
Americas MotoGP sprint on 15 April 2023.
• MotoGP introduced the Formula One-style sprint format this year, with the first two editions fast
and furious affairs.
• Missing in Austin were seven-time winner on the circuit Marc Marquez and last year's Grand Prix
of the Americas winner Enea Bastianini.
SpaceX's Starship completes historic test flight
• SpaceX did the first test flight on 17 April 2023 of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built,
designed to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.
• Starship consists of a 164-foot (50-meter) tall spacecraft designed to carry crew and cargo that
sits atop a 230-foot tall first-stage Super Heavy booster rocket.
• Main objective is to establish bases on the Moon and Mars.
Finland's largest nuclear reactor has entered its service phase
• Finland's next-generation Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, has gone into regular
production.
• Olkiluoto 3 has a capacity of generating 1,600 megawatts and reached full power in late
September 2022 for the first time since construction began in 2005.
• More than 50% of Finnish electricity was being produced from nuclear power, according to
transmission system operator Fingrid.
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Know about: Finland

• Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia.
• The Northern Lights can be seen from the country's Arctic Lapland province.
• Finland is known as the land of a thousand lakes.
• Capital: Helsinki
• Currency: Euro
• President: Sauli Niinistö
• Prime Minister: Sanna Marin
DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence inaugurated
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Industry Academia Centre of
Excellence (DIA-CoE) was inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad on 17 April 2023.
• This is the biggest such facility in the country.
• The centre will take up futuristic projects towards long-term directed research needed for DRDO.
• DIA CoE IITH is the largest centre among all 15 CoEs in the country.
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam begins in Gujarat
• The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam began on 17 April 2023 at Somnath in Gujarat.
• The ten-day-long cultural extravaganza was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh.
• The programme is being organised under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat to foster the age-old cultural
bond between Gujarat and Tamilnadu.
• Rajasthan's Nandini Gupta crowned Femina Miss India 2023
• Global Conference on Compressed Biogas to commence on 17 April
• Ivan Dodig & Austin Krajicek win Monte-Carlo Masters doubles title
• World Haemophilia Day: 17 April
• First army commanders conference to begin on 17 April
Rajasthan's Nandini Gupta crowned Femina Miss India 2023
• Rajasthan's Nandini Gupta was crowned 59th Femina Miss India 2023 on 16 April 2023.
• The grand ceremony was organized at Imphal's Khuman Lampak Stadium, Manipur.
• The first runner-up was Shreya Poonja from Delhi, and the second runner-up was Thounaojam
Strela Luwang from Manipur.
• She was crowned by Karnataka's Sini Shetty, the Miss India winner of 2022.
Global Conference on Compressed Biogas to commence on 17 April
• According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, a two-day Global Conference on
Compressed Biogas (CBG) will be held in New Delhi from 17 April. 2023.
• The theme of the conference is "Towards Progressive Policy Framework for a Robust CBG
Foundation and Growth."
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• It aims to appraise the industry about the initiatives taken by govt for the development of
compressed biogas industry.
Ivan Dodig & Austin Krajicek win Monte-Carlo Masters doubles title
• Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek defeated Romain Arneodo and Sam Weissborn in the final to win
the doubles tennis title at the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters on 16 April 2023.
• Both have now won five tour-level titles together while Dodig has now won six ATP Masters 1000
titles.
• The Monte-Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
Save The Elephant Day: 16 April
• Save the Elephant Day is observed every year on 16 April and the day aims to promote awareness
of the issues faced by elephants and inspire efforts to protect these majestic animals.
• In 1992, India launched Project Elephant with the goal of protecting elephants and their habitat.
World Haemophilia Day: 17 April
• World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every year to increase awareness about
hemophilia disease and other inherited bleeding disorders.
• In 1989, World Haemophilia Day was started by the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) in
honor of WFH founder Frank Schnabel's birthday.
• The theme for the Day 2023 is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the Global Standard of
Care.”
Haemophilia Disease
• It is a genetic disorder that impairs the ability of the body to clot the blood.
• It is caused due to genetic mutation which involves the mutation of genes that are essential for
the clotting of blood involving 13 different proteins.
• They are termed as factors from I to XIII.
• Haemophilia A is caused due to deficiency of factor VIII and Haemophilia B is caused due to
deficiency of factor IX.
First army commanders conference to begin on 17 April
• The first Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) will be held from 17-21 April 2023 in Hybrid format.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the conference on April 19.
• The Forum will review the progress on the Agneepath plan, digitization and automation initiatives,
Combat Engineers tasks and budget management as well as activities drawn up as part of the
'Year of Transformation-2023'.
Bangladesh's capital Dhaka recorded the highest temperature in 58 yrs
• Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka had its hottest day on 15 April 2023 in 58 years with the
temperature rising to 40.4 degrees Celsius.
• Earlier in 1965, the maximum temperature in Dhaka stood at 42 degrees Celsius.
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• Bangladesh experienced its highest temperature of 44.5 degrees at Jashore in 1964.

• The mid-western city of Chuadanga recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees on 15th
April.
India, Peru hold 2nd Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on 15 April
• The 2nd India-Peru Joint Commission Meeting was held in New Delhi on 15 April 2023.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary, and Ignacio Higueras, Deputy Minister
of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
• The two sides agreed to exchange visits and hold a series of business, and other bilateral events
as part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Map in News: Peru
• It is a country in South America.
• It is a home Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city located in the Andes mountains.
• Inca Empire was the largest known state in the pre-Columbian Americas.
• It is the third largest country in South America.
• Peru completed its independence from Spain in 1824.
• Capital: Lima
• Currency: Sol
• President: Dina Boluarte
• Prime Minister: Alberto Otárola
2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting to commence in Goa from 17 April
• The 2nd Health Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency will be held from 17-19 April
2023 in Goa.
• More than 180 delegates from 19 G20 member countries, 10 invited states, and 22 International
Organizations will be participating.
• The Health Track of the G20 India Presidency will comprise four Health Working Group (HWG)
Meetings and one Health Ministerial Meeting (HMM).
Know About: Goa
• It is a state on the southwestern coast of India.
• It is situated within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by
the Western Ghats.
• It is India's smallest state by area and fourth-smallest by population.
• Formation (as a state): 30 May 1987
• Admission to Union: 19 December 1961
• Capital: Panaji
• Governor: P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
• Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant
CII organizes Digital Health Summit 2023 with Ministry of Health
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• Confederate of Indian Industry (CII) co-organizes Digital Health Summit 2023 with the Union
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in Panaji, Goa on 16 April 2023.
• It aims to create and curate Digital Public Goods and promote interoperability, data privacy, and
data security standards.
• The theme of the event was “Building One Health Together – Improving Health Equity.
Appasaheb Dharmadhikari awarded "Maharashtra Bhushan" award for 2022
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the "Maharashtra Bhushan" award for the year 2022
to Dr. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari at Raigarh, Maharashtra on 16th April 2023.
• Appasaheb Dharmadhikari is a famous social reformer.
• He established the Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Foundation, Revdanda to expand the scope of
social work.
• In view of his work, he was also honored with Padma Shri in 2017.
Meghalaya to host G20 Space Economy Leaders Meet from 17 April
• Meghalaya is going to host the Space Economy Leaders' Meet (SELM) of the G20 Summit in
Shillong on April 17-18, 2023.
• G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, and Chief Minister, Conrad
K. Sangma will be attending the inaugural function.
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of the Department of Space is organizing the event.
Montana becomes first state to pass bill banning TikTok
• Montana becomes the first US state to pass legislation banning TikTok on personal devices.
• TikTok has been accused of posing a national security risk through data gathered from users.
• The bill, known as SB 419, passed by a vote of 54 to 43.
• It cites a number of concerns about TikTok, including surveillance from the Chinese government
and inciting dangerous activities among young users.
Germany begins powering down its last three nuclear plants
• Germany on 16 April 2023 began processes to shut down its remaining three nuclear plants as
part of its long-term plan for transitioning towards renewable energy.
• Germany until March 2011 obtained one-quarter of its electricity from nuclear energy, using 17
reactors.
• Angela Merkel’s government decided to phase out atomic power after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear
disaster in Japan.
Weekly Notes (10 April - 15 April): International Affairs
• ESA successfully launches its mission to Jupiter's moon
• Qatar and Bahrain announce to resume their diplomatic ties
• Ghana: First country to approve Oxford's malaria vaccine for children
• The second quadrilateral meet on Afghanistan held in Samarkand
• Japan awards Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth $2.84 bn
• Germany to switch off last remaining nuclear plants
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• 2nd Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers (FMCBG) held in Washington D.C.
• Bharat Gaurav train on Ambedkar circuit flagged off from Delhi
• Ashok Leyland launches e-marketplace for used commercial vehicles
• Doordarshan to showcase ‘DHAROHAR BHARAT KI - Punruthaan ki Kahaani’
• Atal Tinkering Labs to be connected with KVKs, ATMAs
• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala to launch APPI
• Govt to spend Rs 3200 crore on sports facilities under Khelo India
• Aman Sehrawat clinches India’s first gold medal in wrestling
• Ravindra Jadeja completes 200 wickets in T20 cricket
• Kagiso Rabada becomes the fastest player to take 100 wickets in IPL
• Buttler becomes third fastest to reach 3000 IPL runs
• Indian Women wrestlers bag seven medals in Asian Wrestling C'ship
• Manipur's Meitei community celebrated Cheiraoba- lunar new year
• MP govt includes 'Panchatirth' related to Dr Ambedkar's life in MMTY
• Telangana CM KCR unveils 125-ft-tall Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad
• NIMHANS and Ashraya Hastha Trust signs MoU
• PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS Guwahati in Assam
• Uttarakhand CM launches ‘A-HELP’ programme for animal protection
Weekly Notes (10 April -15 April): Days & Events
• World Art Day: 15 April
• Ambedkar Jayanti: 14 April 2023
• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 13 April
• World Parkinson's Day: 11 April
• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule birth anniversary: 11 April
• World Homoeopathy Day: 10 April
• Jagan Mohan Reddy wealthiest CM: ADR Report
• PM Modi inaugurates various projects in Assam
• ESA successfully launches its mission to Jupiter's moon
• MoS External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Croatia and Slovenia
• Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day: 15 April 2023
• British troops kill 400 Indians, who were demonstrating against the British rule at Amritsar for the
forced marshall law on Punjab, in 1919.
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• George VI awards the George Cross to the people of Malta, in 1942.

• Indian territory of Himachal Pradesh was created by the merger of some 30 small ruling states, in
1948.
World Art Day: 15 April
• World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15, to promote the development, diffusion, and
enjoyment of art.
• The International Association of Art, a partner of UNESCO, created the day to promote creative
activity around the world.
• In honor of Leonardo Da Vinci's birthday, the particular date has been celebrated since 2012.
World Voice Day: 16 April
• World Voice Day (WVD) is a worldwide annual event that takes place on April 16 devoted to the
celebration of the phenomenon of voice.
• The aim is to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the daily lives of all people.
• This celebration started in Brazil in 1999 as the Brazilian National Voice Day.
Jagan Mohan Reddy wealthiest CM: ADR Report
• 29 of the 30 incumbent chief ministers have wealth worth crores with Andhra Pradesh’s Jagan
Mohan Reddy having the highest assets totalling Rs 510 crore.
• The data was obtained from poll affidavits analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms
(ADR).
• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has the lowest total assets of about Rs 15 lakh.
PM Modi inaugurates various projects in Assam
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various
projects worth more than Rs.10,900 crores at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, Assam on 15 April
2023.
• The projects include laying the foundation stone of a bridge connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi
on the Brahmaputra river, a project for the beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar, etc.
ESA successfully launches its mission to Jupiter's moon
• The European Space Agency has successfully launched its mission to Jupiter's moons, in April
2023.
• The Ariane 5 rocket was launched from the ESA's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana as
scheduled.
• The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) project aims to send a satellite on an eight-year journey
to reach the icy moons of the gas giant.
MoS External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Croatia and Slovenia
• Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi will be on a four day visit to Croatia and
Slovenia from 16 April 2023.
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• In Croatia, she will hold discussions with State Secretary for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign
and European Affairs.
• In Slovenia, she will meet the Deputy Foreign Minister, and call on the Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.
Know About: Croatia
• Croatia is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe.
• Its coast lies entirely on the Adriatic Sea.
• It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and
Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the
west and southwest.
• Its capital and largest city is Zagreb.
Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day: 15 April 2023
• Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day is observed on 15 April every year.
• It obtained statehood in the year 1971, although the province was created in the year 1948.
• The day is marked with a grand parade in the capital city of Shimla.
• Himachal became part C state on the 26th of January 1950 and became a union territory on the
1st of November 1956.
India's forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
• India's forex reserves increased by $6.306 billion to $584.755 billion for the week ended April 7,
2023.
• In the previous reporting week, the forex kitty snapped a two-week rising trend to decline by $329
million to $578.45 billion.
• In October 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $645 billion.
• Gold reserves rose by $1.496 billion to $46.696 billion.
• 2nd Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers (FMCBG) held in Washington D.C.
• 12th session of India-Spain Economic Cooperation meet held in Delhi
• SJVN gets nod to develop 669 MW Lower Arun hydropower project in Nepal
• NHAI enables FASTag based payments at Forest Entry Points
• Qatar and Bahrain announce to resume their diplomatic ties
2nd Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers (FMCBG) held in Washington D.C.
• The 2nd meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) under the Indian
G20 Presidency was held on 12-13 April 2023 in Washington, DC.
• Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Governor, of Reserve Bank of India (RBI),
Shaktikanta Das jointly chaired the meeting.
• Around 350 delegates from G20 members and regional organizations participated in the meeting.
12th session of India-Spain Economic Cooperation meet held in Delhi
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• The 12th Session of India-Spain Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) held in New
Delhi on 13th April 2023.
• India's Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal, and Xiana Mendez, Secretary of State for Trade,
Government of Spain co-chaired the meeting.
• Both sides celebrated the Golden Jubilee edition of India-Spain Joint Commission mechanism
which was established in 1972.
G20 MACS Meeting of agri chief scientists to be held in Varanasi
• The 12th Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in G20 is scheduled to be held on April
17-19, 2023 in Varanasi.
• The theme of the 12th MACS conference is “sustainable agriculture and food systems for healthy
people and the planet”.
• The MAHARISHI (millets and other ancient grains international research) Initiative will also be
discussed in the meeting.
SJVN gets nod to develop 669 MW Lower Arun hydropower project in Nepal
• The Investment Board of Nepal has approved the investment proposal from India's Satluj Jal
Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) to build a 669 Mega Watt Lower Arun Hydro project in Nepal.
• The investment proposal from SJVN worth 92.68 billion Nepali Rupees was given approval in the
53rd meeting of the Investment Board chaired by Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on
14 April 2023.
NHAI enables FASTag based payments at Forest Entry Points
• National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), on 14 April 2023, signed an MoU with the
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, to facilitate a seamless entry process for vehicles
entering into the forest area.
• The FASTag system uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to facilitate automatic
toll payments at toll plazas, and FASTag affixation on vehicles is mandatory in India.
Know About: NHAI
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is an autonomous agency under the Government
of India.
• It was created through the promulgation of the National Highways Authority of India Act, of 1988.
• On 10 February 1995, NHAI came into operation and was formally made an autonomous body.
• Founded: 1988
• Chairperson: Santosh Kumar Yadav
Bharat Gaurav train on Ambedkar circuit flagged off from Delhi
• A special tourist train was on 14 April 2023 flagged off from New Delhi marking Dr. BR
Amebedkar's 132nd birth anniversary.
• The Bharat Gaurav tourist train tour on Ambedkar Circuit was flagged off by Union Minister of
Tourism G Kishan Reddy from the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
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• The special train will take passengers to cities associated with Dr. BR Ambedkar across the
country.
Qatar and Bahrain announce to resume their diplomatic ties
• Qatar and Bahrain, on 14 April 2023, announced that they will resume their diplomatic ties after
over two years.
• In January 2021, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt ended a three and
half year embargo on Qatar except Bahrain.
• The decision to resume diplomatic relations was made during the second meeting of the Bahraini-
Qatari Follow-up Committee in Saudi Arabia.
Qatar
• Qatar is a peninsular Arab country.
• The Gulf of Bahrain separates Qatar from Bahrain.
• In terms of income, the country has the fourth-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world.
• Capital: Doha
• Currency: Qatari Riyal
• Population: 26.9 lakhs
• Official language: Arabic
• Emir: Tamim bin Hamad
• Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani
• Independence: 3 September 1971
Govt to spend Rs 3200 crore on sports facilities under Khelo India
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, on 14 April 2023, announced that
govt will spend 3,200 crore rupees on sports facilities in 5 years under the Khelo India campaign.
• He also inaugurated sports facilities eg. new badminton courts, lighting systems, and Judo mats
at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence in Hamirpur, Himachal
Pradesh.
Khelo India Programme
• It is a national scheme for the development of sports in India.
• It was launched in 2018 by the then Sports Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in Delhi.
• It was formed by merging 3 schemes ie. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), Urban Sports
Infrastructure Scheme (USIS), and National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS).
• The age range for eligibility to apply for this program is 10 to 18.
Manipur's Meitei community celebrated Cheiraoba- lunar new year
• Sajibu Nongma Panba also called Meitei Cheiraoba is the lunar new year festival of the Meitei
community was celebrated across Manipur on 14 April 2023.
• On this day, the Meitei clean their houses and traditional cuisines are prepared and shared with
the neighbours.
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• The festival started during the reign of King Maliya Fambalcha (1359 BC-1329 BC) also known as
Koi-Koi.
MP govt includes 'Panchatirth' related to Dr Ambedkar's life in MMTY
• On the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
announced that ‘Panch Teerth’ related to Dr Ambedkar’s life will be covered under Mukya Mantri
Tirth Yojana (MMTY).
• The birthplace of Ambedkar (Mhow), his education land Nagpur, his death land New Delhi and
Chaitanya Bhumi Mumbai, and Sant Ravidas Temple Varanasi will be covered under CM Tirth
Darshan Scheme.
Telangana CM KCR unveils 125-ft-tall Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad
• Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao on 14 April 2023, unveiled a 125-foot tall bronze statue of
Dr. B R Ambedkar at the Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad.
• It is India's tallest statue of BR Ambedkar.
• Telangana govt also instituted an Award in the name of Dr. B R Ambedkar.
• The award will be given every year on the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar to anyone who
contributes to Dalit Welfare.
DR Congo to audit and review 'unfair' Chinese mining contracts
• The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced to audit the country’s mining contracts
with China.
• In February 2023, the DRC called for an overhaul of a $6.2 billion mining deal with China.
• At 3.5 million metric tons, DRC has 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, according to the UN.
• Around 80% of the cobalt it produces goes to China.
• DRC is also Africa’s largest copper producer.
• India, Japan, and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka
• EAM Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates Buzi Bridge in Mozambique
• Aman Sehrawat clinches India’s first gold medal in wrestling
• India signs MoU with World Food Programme
• Army, IAF conduct multi-mode insertion on eastern sector
• Guru Arjun Dev, Sikh Guru, was born in 1563.
• Law about Atomic Energy was implemented in India in 1948.
• Three integrated Railway Zones, Northern, North Eastern and Eastern were inaugurated in 1952.
• Sanjiva Reddy,President, flagged off the first electric train in Madras, in 1979.
• The Cabinet Committee approved delicensing of car, refrigerator and leather goods industries, in
1993.
Net Direct tax collection increases by 172.83% in the last nine years
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• Direct Tax collections have witnessed quantum jump in the last nine years.
• In these years, the gross tax collections have increased by 172.83 percent.
• According to the provisional data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, more than
19,68,000 crore rupees gross direct tax were collected in the last fiscal which was 7,21,000 crore
rupees in the financial year 2013-14.
India, Japan, and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka
• India, Japan, and France have announced a common platform for Sri Lanka creditors to help the
country address its debt crisis.
• Sri Lanka has been facing a debt crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Sri Lanka owes 7.1 billion dollar to bilateral creditors, with 3 billion dollar owed to China, followed
by 2.4 billion dollar to the Paris Club and 1.6 billion dollar to India.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar inaugurates Buzi Bridge in Mozambique
• India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, inaugurated the Buzi Bridge in Mozambique,
which has been built by India in April 2023.
• The Buzi Bridge is a 700-m-long suspension bridge that spans the Buzi River and connects the
towns of Chibabava and Mafambisse.
• The project was executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration
with the Mozambique government.
Aman Sehrawat clinches India’s first gold medal in wrestling
• Aman Sehrawat clinched India’s first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 in
Astana, Kazakhstan.
• Sehrawat topped the podium in men’s 57 kg freestyle category on the penultimate day of the
competition.
• He defeated Kyrgyzstan's Almaz Smanbekov 9-4 to win the gold medal.
• in 2023, he was the first Indian wrestler to win gold at the Under-23 world championships in Spain.
Ravindra Jadeja completes 200 wickets in T20 cricket
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s Ravindra Jadeja completed 200 wickets in T20 cricket in April 2023.
• He accomplished this feat during Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals.
• In 296 T20s, Jadeja has 200 wickets at an average of 30.25 and an economy rate of 7.54.
• His best bowling figures in the format are 5/16.
India signs MoU with World Food Programme
• India has signed an MoU with the World Food Programme (WFP) to send 10,000 MT of wheat to
Afghanistan.
• It will be sent as part of India's humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
• The MoU was signed between India's Ministry of External Affairs and the WFP.
• India has committed to sending 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan under the WFP's
Emergency Operation in the country.
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Army, IAF conduct multi-mode insertion on eastern sector

• In the first week of April 2023, the Army and the Indian Air Force jointly conducted a multi-domain
exercise in the eastern sector.
• It was held to validate joint plans for strategic airlift of specialised forces employing IAF aircraft
and helicopters by landing and dropping in designated areas for undertaking kinetic actions to
provide surge to ongoing operations by regular land forces.
Ashok Leyland launches e-marketplace for used commercial vehicles
• Ashok Leyland, one of India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has launched an e-
marketplace for used commercial vehicles.
• It will aid in liquidating old vehicles for better resale value and upgrade to brand new ALL trucks
and buses with ease and transparency.
• It will offer customers a range of features to easily find vehicles of their choice such as verified
vehicle images, etc.
Kagiso Rabada becomes the fastest player to take 100 wickets in IPL
• Kagiso Rabada of Punjab Kings picked his 100th IPL wicket against Gujarat Titans at the IS Bindra
Stadium on 13 April 2023.
• He became the fastest bowler to reach the mark in terms of matches played.
• He achieved the feat in just 64th IPL matches, breaking the previous record set by Lasith Malinga
who picked his 100th wicket in his 70th match.
Ghana: First country to approve Oxford's malaria vaccine for children
• Ghana has approved the use of Oxford's malaria vaccine for children, making it the first country
in the world to do so.
• The vaccine is expected to reduce cases of severe malaria in children by up to 30%.
• Malaria is a major public health problem in Ghana, with an estimated 10 mn cases reported each
year.
• This is the first time a major vaccine has been approved first in an African country.
Know About: Ghana
• Ghana is a country in West Africa.
• It covers an area of 238,535 km2 (92,099 sq mi), spanning biomes that range from coastal
savannas to tropical rainforests.
• With over 32 million inhabitants, Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after
Nigeria.
• Accra is its capital.
NIMHANS and Ashraya Hastha Trust signs MoU
• The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and Ashraya Hastha Trust have signed
an MoU in Bengaluru.
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• It has been signed to implement a model comprehensive rural mental health programme in two
taluks of India.
• The pilot project will be implemented in Munisiyari taluk of Pithorgarh district of Uttarakhand and
in Belur taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka.
PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS Guwahati in Assam
• PM Modi on 14 April 2023 dedicated AIIMS Guwahati to the nation in a function held at Changsari
in Assam.
• He also inaugurated three medical colleges at Nalbari, Nagaon and Kokrajhar.
• He laid foundation stone of Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute at IIT Guwahati
from the same event.
• He ceremonially distributed Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY card to 1.1 cr beneficiaries of Assam.
• HDFC Bank partners with Export-Import Bank of Korea for a $300m credit
• Ambedkar Jayanti: 14 April 2023
• A book titled "Courting India" by Nandini Das released on 13 April
• LIC appoints Ratnakar Patnaik as Chief Investment Officer
• Shah Rukh Khan, SS Rajamouli feature in Time's 100 Influential People
Shah Rukh Khan, SS Rajamouli feature in Time's 100 Influential People
• Shah Rukh Khan and SS Rajamouli have been included in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential
People of 2023 list.
• While Shah Rukh has been featured in the 'Icons' list, Rajamouli has been included in the list of
'Pioneers'.
• The list also includes US President Joe Biden, King Charles, Bella Hadid, Sara Mardini and Yusra
Mardini, billionaire CEO Elon Musk, and popular singer Beyonce.
HDFC Bank partners with Export-Import Bank of Korea for a $300m credit
• HDFC Bank, on 13 April, signed an agreement with the Export Import Bank of Korea for a $300
million line of credit to raise foreign currency funds to support Korea-related businesses.
• The credit line will be utilized by HDFC Bank for the funding requirements of companies with
equity participation by Korean companies having business relationships with Korean companies.
Bangladesh issues 5-point guideline for limited import of Indian Films
• The Bangladesh govt issued a 5-point guideline for the import of films made in the languages of
‘the Indian subcontinent’ on a limited scale.
• The guideline for the import of films from the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) countries was
issued under its import policy rules of 2022-24.
• The film producers may import 10 films based on the export of 10 films from Bangladesh in the
first year.
Map in News: Bangladesh
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• It is a country in South Asia.

• It is the eighth-most-populous country in the world.
• It became the first constitutionally secular state in South Asia in 1972.
• Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
• Capital: Dhaka
• Currency: Bangladeshi Taka
• Population: 16.94 crores
• Official languages: Bengali
• President: Mohammad Abdul Hamid
• Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina
The second quadrilateral meet on Afghanistan held in Samarkand
• The second quadrilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan on Afghanistan was held on
13 April 2023 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
• The first quadrilateral meeting was held in September 2022, on the sidelines of the Shanghai
Summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
• The fourth meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries was also held in Samarkand.
A book titled "Courting India" by Nandini Das released on 13 April
• A book titled "Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origin of Empire" is authored by
Nandini Das, and released in April 2023.
• The book highlights the challenges faced by English merchants in finding new markets after their
ex-communication by Pope Pius V in 1570.
• The book also focuses on Thomas Roe's 4-year mission as the ambassador to the court of emperor
Jahangir in India in 1615.
Baisakhi and Bohag Bihu: 14 April
• Baisakhi is a harvest festival, celebrated in Punjab and Haryana region.
• It also commemorates the formation of the Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in
1699.
• The Bohag Bihu is a harvest festival of Assam.
• Some of the harvest or new year festivals include Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal, Pana Sankranti
in Odisha, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, and Vishu in Kerala.
LIC appoints Ratnakar Patnaik as Chief Investment Officer
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on 12 April 2023 appointed PC Paikray as Chief Risk
Officer and Ratnakar Patnaik as Chief Investment Officer.
• Ratnakar Patnaik will replace P R Mishra while PC Paikray will replace Tablesh Pandey who has
taken charge as Managing Director (MD) of the LIC from 1 April 2023.
• LIC was established on 1 September 1956.
Know About: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
• It is an Indian public sector life insurance company under the ownership of Government of India.
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• It is India's largest insurance company as well as the largest institutional investor.

• It was established on 1 Sept 1956, when the Parliament of India passed the Life Insurance of India
Act, 1956.
• The main slogan of LIC is “Your welfare is our responsibility”.
• Chairperson: Siddharth Mohanty
Tourism Ministry organising SCO Millets Food Festival
• Ministry of Tourism will organise the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Millets Food
Festival from 13-19 April 2023 in Mumbai.
• The festival will feature a selection of organic meals made with millets that have been hand-
selected by our SCO Member Chefs.
• The festival will be open to public for lunch and dinner at Shamiana Restaurant, Taj Mahal palace
Hotel, Mumbai.
Nitin Gadkari addresses 11th International Conference on Ports
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 11th Biennial
International Conference on Ports, Shipping and Logistics in Mumbai on 13 March 2023.
• The conference aims to discuss the role of logistics network in making India a global trade
powerhouse by 2047.
• The theme of the conference for 2023 is "Envisioning Future of Logistics @2047".
Ambedkar Jayanti: 14 April 2023
• Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on 14 April every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
• He was born on 14 April 1891.
• He headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India.
• He served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru.
• In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred on BR
Ambedkar.
Doordarshan to showcase ‘DHAROHAR BHARAT KI - Punruthaan ki Kahaani’
• Doordarshan will broadcast a documentary named ‘DHAROHAR BHARAT KI – Punruthaan ki
Kahaani' showcasing the achievements of the government in the last few years.
• The series traces PM Modi’s vision and its execution to build new national iconic sites.
• It will also narrate the revival of the Indian spirit of cultural unity and pride.
• It will be anchored by digital media presenter Kamiya Jani.
Atal Tinkering Labs to be connected with KVKs, ATMAs
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
have agreed to connect Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) and
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA).
• During the first phase, one KVK under each of the 11 Agricultural Technology Application Research
Institutes (ATARIs) will be involved in skill-building exercises.
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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

• It is a flagship program launched by the government of India in 2016 to provide a platform for
new entrepreneurs .
• The aim of the Atal Innovation Mission is to develop new programs that help to increase the
economic growth of the country.
• Initiatives under AIM are Atal New India Challenge, Atal Incubation Center, Atal Tinkering Lab,
Mentor India, and Atal New India Challenge.
Uttarakhand CM launches ‘A-HELP’ programme for animal protection
• Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on 13 April 2023, launched the ‘A-HELP’
(Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) program.
• Under the program, trained A-HELPs will give their vital contribution to preventing various
infectious diseases of animals, artificial insemination under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, tagging
animals, and animal insurance.
Know About: Uttarakhand
• It is a state in northern India, known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites.
• It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh
to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west.
• Founded: 9 November 2000
• Capital: Dehradun
• Chief minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
• Governor: Gurmit Singh
• Literacy (2011) Increase: 87.60%
• Sex ratio (2011): 963/1000
• Buttler becomes third fastest to reach 3000 IPL runs
• Indian Women wrestlers bag seven medals in Asian Wrestling C'ship
• India retains top status in International Flight Safety Standards
• Dhoni felicitated on his 200th IPL match as CSK captain
• Industrial output of the country rises 5.6 percent in February 2023
• Warren Hastings, who became the president of their Bengal Council, was appointed in the court
of Directors of the East India Company, in 1772.
• Diplomatic relations between India and Russia were established in 1947.
• Bhubhaneshwar became the capital of Orissa in 1948.
• India beat Pak by 58 runs to win the first Cricket Asia Cup in Sharjah, in 1984.
India's exports up 6% to $447 billion in FY23, imports climb 16.5%
• India's imports in FY23 rose 16.5 per cent to $714 billion as against $613 billion in FY22.
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• Exports saw a rise of 6% to $447 billion in FY23, up from $442 billion in FY22.
• India's services exports too have increased by 27.16 per cent to USD 323 billion in 2022-23 as
compared to USD 254 billion in 2021-22.
• This was informed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on 13 April 2023.
Buttler becomes third fastest to reach 3000 IPL runs
• Jos Buttler became the third fastest to score 3000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against
Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on 12 April 2023.
• He reached the milestone in his 85th innings.
• Chris Gayle, who is the fastest batter to notch up 3000 runs in the tournament, did so in 75 innings.
• KL Rahul, second on the list, took 80 innings to reach the mark.
Fasal ties up with SBI to help farmers get easy access to loans
• Agri-tech company Fasal has announced its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI).
• It is aimed to provide farmers with easy access to capital.
• The partnership will help solve cash-flow constraints during key cycles in farming by providing
quick, easy, and collateral-free loans at very competitive rates.
MRF emerges as ‘second strongest tyre brand in the world’
• MRF Ltd. has emerged as the second-strongest tyre brand in the world, according to the latest
report by the U.K.-based Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation consultancy.
• MRF scored high in almost all parameters and is also featured as the second fastest-growing tyre
brand in the world.
• It scored 83.2 out of 100 in brand strength and was awarded a AAA- brand rating.
Industrial output of the country rises 5.6 percent in February 2023
• The industrial output of the country in February 2023 rose 5.6 percent, on a year-on-year basis.
• As per the data from the Ministry of Statistics, the index of industrial production (IIP) expanded as
the manufacturing sector's output increased by 5.3% in February, and mining output rose by
4.6%.
• For January 2023, IIP growth was revised to 5.5% from 5.2%.
• IIP grew 1.2% in February 2022.
Know About: Index of industrial production
• The Index of Industrial Production is an index for India which details out the growth of various
sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing.
• It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation, six weeks after the reference month ends.
Indian Women wrestlers bag seven medals in Asian Wrestling C'ship
• Indian women wrestlers have bagged seven medals - two silver and five bronze - in Asian
Wrestling Championships at Astana in Kazakhstan and finished 3rd in the Women's Teams
Ranking.
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• In the last edition, India won 5 medals and settled at the 4th spot.
• Antim Panghal won silver in the 53-kg category.
• Anshu Malik, Sonam Malik, Manisha, and Reetika bagged bronze medals.
NMCG signs agreement with 49 Universities
• National Mission for Clean Ganga has signed an agreement with 49 Universities to inspire youth
towards water conservation and river rejuvenation.
• It was signed during the ‘Namami Gange: Universities Connect’ event.
• The theme of the event was ‘Igniting Young Minds, Rejuvenating Rivers’.
• Namami Gange has been recognised by the United Nations as one of the top ten World
Restoration Flagships.
India retains top status in International Flight Safety Standards
• India’s International Aviation Safety Assessment rating will continue to remain in Category One.
• India received category one status after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United
States conducted an audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
• FAA determines whether a country complies with safety standards.
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala to launch APPI
• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala will launch the 'Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative
(APPI)' as well as the World Bank-funded 'Animal Health System Support for One Health
(AHSSOH)' project in New Delhi on 14 April 2023.
• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has inked a collaborative project on the Animal
Health System Support for One Health with the World Bank.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrives in Rome on 2-day visit to Italy
• Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal arrived in Rome on 12 April 2023 on a two-
day visit to Italy.
• He met the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Antonio Tajani and both leaders reviewed the entire
gamut of bilateral trade and economic relations.
• They also agreed to the convening of the next session of the Joint Commission on Economic
Cooperation (JCEC) in Rome in September 2023.
Know About: Italy
• Italy is a country in Southern and Western Europe.
• Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, it consists of a peninsula delimited by the Alps
and surrounded by several islands.
• It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, the 6th-most populous country
in Europe, and the 10th-largest country in the continent by land area.
• Italy's capital and largest city is Rome.
Dhoni felicitated on his 200th IPL match as CSK captain
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• MS Dhoni was on 12 April 2023 felicitated for completing 200 matches as Chennai Super Kings
captain in the Indian Premier League.
• He received a special memento from former BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) president
N Srinivasan.
• He led the franchise for 11 consecutive seasons between 2008 & 2021, before handing the baton
to Ravindra Jadeja but took back captaincy after some time.
Kolkata Metro carries out historic successful test run
• Kolkata Metro Railway carried out historic successful test run of two six-coach metro trains under
Hooghly river's underwater tunnel, which is the country's first-ever underwater Metro, in April 2023.
• They underwent a trial run on the 4.8-km stretch between Esplanade and Howrah Maidan.
• Once this stretch is open then Howrah will be the deepest Metro station (33 m below surface) in
India.
• Shakib al Hasan wins ICC Player of the Month award for March 2023
• RBI approves appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO of AUSF Bank
• India ranks 5th in countries with most AI investment
• India, Estonia hold 12th Foreign Office Consultations
• K Krithivasan to take over from Gopinathan as TCS CEO from June 1
Shakib al Hasan wins ICC Player of the Month award for March 2023
• Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Rwandan female cricketer Henriette Ishimwe
clinched the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for March 2023.
• Shakib Al Hasan became the first Bangladesh player to win the award twice.
• In the 12 matches played in March, Shakib scored 353 runs and scalped 15 wickets.
• He won his first Player of the Month award in July 2021.
RBI approves appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO of AUSF Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 12 April 2023 approved the reappointment of Sanjay Agarwal
as Managing Director & CEO and Uttam Tibrewal as Whole Time Director of AU Small Finance
Bank (SFB) for a period of three years.
• AU Small Finance Bank Limited is an Indian Small finance bank, based in Jaipur, India.
• It was founded as vehicle finance company AU Financiers (India) Ltd.
India ranks 5th in countries with most AI investment
• According to Stanford University’s annual AI Index report 2023, India ranked fifth in terms of
investments received by startups offering artificial intelligence (AI)-based products.
• Total investments in AI startups in India stood at $3.24 billion in 2022, placing it ahead of South
Korea, Germany, Canada and Australia.
• Those ahead of India in the list are the US, China, the UK and Israel.
India, Estonia hold 12th Foreign Office Consultations
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• India and Estonia, on 12 April 2023 held discussions on bilateral, and multilateral issues during the
12th Foreign Office Consultations.
• In September 2022, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met his counterpart Urmas Reinsalu during the
77th UN General Assembly session.
• India opened its Embassy in Estonia in December 2021 and Ajaneesh Kumar was appointed the
first Ambassador to Estonia.
Estonia
• It is a country in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland.
• The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country.
• The Estonian language is the official language of the country as well as the world's second-most-
spoken Finnic language.
• Capital: Tallinn
• Prime Minister: Kaja Kallas
• President: Alar Karis
UAE's Rashid Rover to land on Moon on April 25
• United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 12 April 2023, announced that Rashid Rover, onboard the
HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is scheduled to land on the Moon on 25th April 2023.
• The Rashid Rover is orbiting the Moon at about 100 km at the perilune and about 2,300 km at the
apolune.
• The point closest to the moon's center is called perilune, and the farthest is known as apolune.
K Krithivasan to take over from Gopinathan as TCS CEO from June 1
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on 12 April 2023 announced that K Krithivasan would take over
as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) from June 1, 2023.
• He has been a TCS employee for 34 years.
• Krithivasan the global head of the company’s BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
business group, will replace Rajesh Gopinathan.
Know About: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
• It is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company.
• It is a part of the Tata Group and operates in 150 locations across 46 countries.
• In July 2022, it was reported that TCS had over 600,000 employees worldwide.
• CEO: Rajesh Gopinathan
• Founded: 1 April 1968
• Founders: Faquir Chand Kohli, J. R. D. Tata
• Headquarters: Mumbai
India ranks 77th at World's 'most criminal countries' ranking 2023
• World of Statistics, on 12 April 2023, shared the ranking of the world's "most criminal countries".
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• On the list, Venezuela has been ranked 1, followed by Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, South
Africa, and Honduras respectively.
• India ranked 77 while the USA was at 55th number and the United Kingdom (UK) at 65th rank.
• Turkey, Germany, and Japan were ranked at 92nd, 100th, and 135th ranks.
RBI issues draft guidelines for penalty charges on loan accounts
• Reserve Bank of India, on 12 April 2023, issued draft rules on penal charges related to loan
accounts.
• As per the RBI, the quantum of penal charges shall be proportional to the defaults of loan
contracts beyond a threshold.
• Penal charges in case of loans sanctioned to individual borrowers, for purposes other than
business, shall not be higher than that applicable to non-individual borrowers.
Retail inflation drops to 5.66% in March from 6.44% in February 2023
• According to National Statistical Office (NSO), India's annual retail inflation for March 2023 eased
to 5.66% from 6.44% in February 2023.
• The food inflation, which accounts for nearly half of the overall consumer price basket, moderated
to 4.79%.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected retail inflation at 6.5% for 2022-23, with the
January-December quarter at 5.7%.
Retail Inflation
• Retail inflation tracked by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in prices from a
retail buyer's perspective.
• Wholesale inflation on the other hand is tracked by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), measures
inflation at the level of producers.
• CPI is a measure of change in retail prices of goods and services consumed by people in a given
area with reference to a base year.
Former Mahindra Group Chairman Keshub Mahindra passes away
• Keshub Mahindra, former chairman of the Mahindra & Mahindra Group of companies, passed
away on 12 April 2023.
• He served as the chairman of the group from 1963 to 2012.
• He was also the founder chairman of HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation
Limited).
• From 2004 to 2010, Mahindra was a Member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Trade & Industry,
New Delhi.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 13 April
• The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day is observed every year on 13 April.
• A large peaceful crowd gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, to protest against
the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-independence activists Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.
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• On 13 April 1919, British troops under the Command of General Dyer fired on the crowd of unarmed
Indians in Amritsar.
Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Ilsa hits Western Australia
• Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) announced that Cyclone Ilsa is expected to make
landfall off the coast of Western Australia on 13 April 2023.
• A Category 4 cyclone has a maximum mean wind speed of 160 kph to 199 kph with wind gusts of
225 kph to 279 kph.
• A Category 5 cyclone has a maximum mean wind speed exceeding 200 kph (124 mph) with gusts
exceeding 280 kph (174 mph).
• Nisha wins Silver in Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan
• EAM Jaishankar launches ‘Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project’ in Uganda
• Raman Research Institute inks MoU with Indian Navy
• Britain names MI5 deputy as first female cyber spy boss
• India set to grow by 5.9% this fiscal: IMF
• William Carey fort was appointed the Professor of Bengali Language in fort at William College,
Calcutta, in 1801.
• Ranjit Singh proclaimed himself Maharaja of Punjab in 1801.
• U. Thant,UN Secretary General, receives the first Nehru Award for international understanding, in
1967.
• Richard Attenborough's 'Gandhi' wins 8 Oscars, in 1983.
Nisha wins Silver in Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan
• India's Nisha Dahiya won silver at the Asian wrestling championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on 11
April 2023.
• This is the biggest-ever medal of her career in the women's 68kg category.
• Priya Malik clinched a bronze in 76 kg category.
• She defeated Japan's Mizuki Nagashima in the repechage round.
• Overall, India have won six medals so far.
Japan awards Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth $2.84 bn
• Japan has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries contracts worth 378 billion yen ($2.84 bn) to
develop and build a new missile force.
• The four contracts include land, sea and air-launched missiles as well as a hypersonic ballistic
warhead that it wants to begin deploying from 2026.
• The new missile force is expected to be capable of striking ships and land targets more than 1,000
km from Japan.
EAM Jaishankar launches ‘Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project’ in Uganda
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• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 10 April 2023 launched the ‘Tulsi Ghat Restoration
Project’ of Varanasi, during his visit to Uganda’s Kampala.
• From April 13-15, Jaishankar will visit Mozambique.
• This will be the first-ever visit by an External Affairs Minister of India to the Republic of
Mozambique.
PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 14,000 cr in Assam
• PM Narendra Modi will visit Assam on 14 April 2023 and dedicate to the nation projects worth
14,300 crore rupees.
• He will inaugurate AIIMS, Guwahati and launch Aapke Dwar Ayushman campaign by distributing
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana cards to eligible beneficiaries.
• He will also lay the foundation stone of Assam Advanced Health Care Innovation Institute.
Raman Research Institute inks MoU with Indian Navy
• Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the department of science and
technology, has joined hands with the Indian Navy to develop secure maritime communications
using quantum technologies.
• RRI’s Quantum Information and Computing (QuIC) lab will lead the research efforts towards
developing quantum key distribution techniques
• The agreement is for a period of five years.
International Conference on Defence Finance and Economics begins
• The International Conference on Defence Finance and Economics began in New Delhi on 12 April
2023.
• Delegates from USA, UK, Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Kenya are participating in
the conference.
• The objective of the conference is to disseminate the best practices, experiences and expertise of
various countries.
Britain names MI5 deputy as first female cyber spy boss
• Britain named Anne Keast-Butler as the first female director of its intelligence communications
agency GCHQ.
• The agency is tasked with protecting the country from terrorists, cyber-criminals and malign
foreign powers.
• She will take over the role in May 2023, succeeding Jeremy Fleming who is stepping down after a
six-year tenure.
India set to grow by 5.9% this fiscal: IMF
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India’s economy will grow by 5.9% for
the current fiscal year April 2023 - March 2024.
• This is a downward revision of 0.2 percentage points since the January forecast.
• The IMF estimated a 6.3% economic growth rate for India for the next fiscal year.
• Global output growth is projected by the IMF to slow to 2.8% in 2023 (calendar year).
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Know About: International Monetary Fund

• The International Monetary Fund is a major financial agency of the United Nations, and an
international financial institution.
• It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 190 countries.
• It was formed in 1944.
• Kristalina Georgieva is the Managing Director of IMF.
• Indian-American economist Gita Gopinath was appointed as First Deputy Managing Director,
effective Jan 21, 2022.
Germany to switch off last remaining nuclear plants
• Germany will shut down its three remaining nuclear plants on April 15, 2023.
• Sixteen reactors have been closed in Germany since 2003.
• The three final plants provided six percent of Germany’s energy last year, compared with 30.8
percent from all nuclear plants in 1997.
• Meanwhile, Germany produced 46 percent of its energy from renewables in 2022, up from less
than 25 percent a decade ago.
Myanmar air strike kills at least 100 people
• Myanmar carried out an air strike on 11 April 2023 on a village in which at least 100 people were
killed.
• The people were gathered for the opening of a local office of the country’s opposition movement
outside Pazigyi village.
• The People's Defence Force is the armed wing of the National Unity Government, which calls itself
the country’s legitimate government, in opposition to the army.
Know About: Myanmar
• Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma (the official name
until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia.
• It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia.
• It is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand
to its east and southeast.
• The country's capital city is Naypyidaw.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Peerah-Kunfer Tunnel at Ramban
• Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Peerah-Kunfer Tunnel
at Ramban in April 2023.
• The 924 meters long Tube 1 of the Peeda-Kunfer Tunnel would bypass 2.9 km congested, zigzag,
and the accident-prone area between Nashri and Ramban.
• With these tunnels the distance between Jammu-Srinagar will be completed in about 3.5 hours.
Various developmental projects inaugurated in Agartala
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• Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, G. Kishan Reddy was on a two-day visit
to Agartala on 10-11 April 2023.
• He inspected the Agartala-Akhaura Rail Link Project.
• The project will prove to be a game changer for both India and Bangladesh as it will strengthen
the trade and commerce between the two countries.
• He also inaugurated various developmental projects there.
• Justice AK Singh appointed new Chief Justice of Tripura High Court
• Uzbekistan invites India's EC to witness April 30 referendum
• India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service named ‘RAPIDX’
• Centre launches unified portal of Central Bureau of Narcotics
• Garuda Aerospace becomes first to receive Agri Drone Subsidy
Maha to observe Savarkar's birthday as ‘Swatantraveer Gaurav Din’
• Maharashtra Government has announced that the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar
Savarkar, which falls on May 28, will be observed as ‘Swatantraveer Gaurav Din’.
• It will also highlight Savarkar’s contribution to India’s freedom movement, propagate his ideology,
and focus on his campaigns for social reforms.
• He was born in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, on 28th May 1883.
Justice AK Singh appointed new Chief Justice of Tripura High Court
• The Union govt, on 11 April 2023, appointed Justice Apresh Kumar Singh as Chief Justice of Tripura
High Court.
• He replaced Justice T Amarnath Goud, who was the acting chief justice of Tripura High Court
since November 2022.
• Tripura High Court was established on 23 March 2013, after making amendments to the
Constitution of India and the North-Eastern Areas Act, of 1971.
World Parkinson's Day: 11 April
• World Parkinson's Day is observed annually on April 11 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. James
Parkinson.
• He is the first physician to recognize Parkinson's as a medical condition.
• The European Parkinson's Disease Association (EPDA) and the World Health Organization
established World Parkinson's Day on April 11th, 1997.
• The theme for World Parkinson's Day 2023 is "#Take6forPD".
Uzbekistan invites India's EC to witness April 30 referendum
• Uzbekistan, on 11 April 2023, announced to organize a referendum in the country on April 30 to
reform the Constitution.
• It will include a proposal to enable President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to run for another term in office.
• Uzbekistan has also invited India's Election Commission to witness the referendum.
• It is aimed at creating a strong parliament as well as an independent and fair judiciary.
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Uzbekistan
• It is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic.
• It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road.
• It is a secular state, with a presidential constitutional government in place.
• Capital: Tashkent
• Currency: Uzbekistani Som
• Official language: Uzbek
• President: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
• Prime Minister: Abdulla Aripov
India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service named ‘RAPIDX’
• The National Capital Regional Transportation Corporation (NCRTC), on 11 April 2023, announced
that the rapid rail between Delhi and Meerut will be called RapidX.
• The green leaf symbol is the highlight of the brand’s commitment to decarbonization.
• It will be 82 km long and NCRTC will commission the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor for
the public by 2025.
Centre launches unified portal of Central Bureau of Narcotics
• Union govt, on 11 April 2023, launched the unified portal of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
• It will instill efficiency and transparency and reduce the time taken by the pharma industry to get
a trade license.
• Applicants may file applications from anywhere and anytime 24X7 basis eliminating the need for
physical interaction and can raise queries with the department.
Know About: Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
• It is affiliated with India's Department of Revenue (IRS) and regulated by the country's Central
Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
• The main function of CBN is to stop opium production and trade, and to issue licenses for
production of legal synthetic drugs.
• Founded: November 1950
• Headquarters: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
• Narcotics Commissioner of India: Dinesh Bouddh
Education ministry to organise Young Authors Conference on April 12-13
• The Ministry of Education will organize a Young Authors' Conference on 12-13 April 2023 in New
Delhi.
• National Book Trust under the Ministry of Education, has been appointed as the implementing
agency for the conference.
• It aims to promote civilizational dialogue among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
members, with a focus on perspectives from young scholars.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

• It is a Eurasian political, economic, international security, and defense organization.
• It is the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population.
• It is the successor to the Shanghai Five, formed in 1996 between the People's Republic of China,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
• India and Pakistan joined the organization on 9 June 2017.
Garuda Aerospace becomes first to receive Agri Drone Subsidy
• Garuda Aerospace, on 11 April 2023, became the first drone company to receive Agri Drone
Subsidy for their agricultural drones.
• This subsidy is part of the Indian government’s efforts to promote the use of agricultural drones.
• The Kisan Drones were given to 8 farmers under the Agri-drone subsidy.
• Govt is providing subsidies to promote the use of drone technology in the agriculture sector.
RBI issues framework for acceptance of green deposits by banks
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 11 April 2023, announced the framework for acceptance of
Green Deposits of regulated entities (RE).
• A Green Deposit means an interest-bearing deposit, received by the regulated entities for a fixed
period, and the proceeds of which are earmarked for being allocated towards green finance.
• The framework shall come into effect from June 1, 2023.
New frog species found in Meghalaya cave
• Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of frog from
deep inside a cave in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district.
• The team named the new species as Amolops siju after the cave from where this discovery was
made.
• The team had also discovered three other new species of cascade frog (Amolops) in Arunachal
Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh to plant 35 crore saplings in a single day in July 2023
• The Uttar Pradesh government, on 11 April 2023, announced to plant 35 crore saplings in a single
day in July 2023.
• The government planted over 25 crore saplings in a single day in July 2022.
• In the past six years, the UP govt has planted 133 crores (1.33 billion) of saplings.
• The forest department of Uttar Pradesh will be the nodal department to implement the program.
Madhya Pradesh's Gond painting gets GI tag
• The famous Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical
Indication (GI) tag on 11 April 2023.
• The NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission) and NULM (National Urban Livelihood Mission)
have decided to bring the painting in a cheap model.
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• GI Tag ensures that no one other than the registered authorised user is allowed to use the name
of the popular product.
Know About: Madhya Pradesh
• It is the second largest Indian state by area and the fifth largest state by population.
• It shares its border with Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
• Capital: Bhopal
• Chief minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
• Official animal: Barasingha
• Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel
• Literacy (2011): 70.6%
• Sex ratio (2011): 970/1000
• L&T 3D printing a post office in Bengaluru
• Indian GM Gukesh wins title at World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania
• US, Philippines launch largest combat exercises in decades
• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule birth anniversary: 11 April
• J&K govt to organise 3-day ‘Baisakhi Mahotsav 2023’
• Iron ropes bridge known as 'Laxman Jhula' was constructed over Ganga at Hrishikesh, in 1913.
• Treaty between France and India, transferring the former French settlement of Chandranagar to
India, was ratified by the National Assembly, Paris, in 1952.
• Soyuz T-11 returned to Earth which carried 3 cosmonauts including the first Indian Sqn. Ldr. Rakesh
Sharma, to Salyut 7, in 1984.
Telangana Governor clears 3 bills
• Telangana governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has given consent to three bills, returned two to
the state government and sent two others to the Centre for Presidential assent.
• These are Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, Professor Jayashankar
Telangana State Agricultural University (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Telangana Municipal Laws
(Amendment) Bill, 2022.
L&T 3D printing a post office in Bengaluru
• L&T Construction is constructing India's first post office building using 3D printing technology in
Bengaluru.
• The project is to design and build the 1,000 square feet Halasuru Post Office using 3D Concrete
Printing Technology within 45 days.
• The project scope involves structure, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing), and finishes.
Indusind Bank signs co-financing loan agreement with Citi & JICA
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• Indusind Bank has informed that Japanese lender JICA has teamed with Citibank to provide $125
million funding line to it .
• It will utilise the co-finance funding for onlending to the agricultural sector.
• The funding includes a JPY 13 billion (approx $97.45 million) loan from the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) and another $30 million from Citi to Indusind.
Know About: Indusind Bank
• IndusInd Bank Limited is an Indian financial services headquartered in Mumbai.
• The bank offers commercial, transactional and electronic banking products and services.
• IndusInd Bank was inaugurated in April 1994 by then Union Finance Minister Manmohan Singh.
• Arun Tiwari is the current chairman of the board.
• Tagline: We Care Dil Se, We Make You Feel Richer
Indian GM Gukesh wins title at World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania
• Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated former world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of
Uzbekistan in the final to win the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania event on 9 April 2023.
• Both Gukesh and Abdusattorov have earned a spot at the Armageddon’s Grand Finale in
September 2023.
• An Armageddon game is a variant of blitz chess to determine a winner after a series of drawn
game.
Cipla signs pact with Novartis Pharma AG
• Drugmaker Cipla has signed a perpetual license agreement with Novartis Pharma AG
(Switzerland).
• It has been signed to manufacture and market diabetes drug Galvus and its combination brands
from January 1, 2026.
• Galvus has potential to contribute significantly to its portfolio with reported sales of ₹268 crore.
US, Philippines launch largest combat exercises in decades
• The United States and the Philippines on 11 April 2023 launched their largest combat exercises in
decades.
• It will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South
China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
• The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan-Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder
will run up to April 28, 2023.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule birth anniversary: 11 April
• Every year on April 11, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule is celebrated.
• 2023 marked his 196th birth anniversary.
• He was born on April 11, 1827, in the Satara district, Maharashtra.
• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was a social reformer, anti-caste activist, thinker and writer.
• He was the first person with his wife Savitribai Phule to open a school for girls in Pune in 1848.
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Teachers in Bihar now to be recruited through a commission

• The Bihar govt has taken a decision to recruit teachers in government schools through a
commission.
• The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
• At present, recruitment of teachers is being held at panchayat, block and district levels.
• Appointments will not be made on a contractual basis.
• 3 lakh teachers will be appointed under new recruitment rules.
Know About: Bihar
• Bihar is a state in eastern India.
• It is the third largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 14th largest by GDP in
2021.
• Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to
the east, and with Jharkhand to the south.
• The Bihar plain is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east.
J&K govt to organise 3-day ‘Baisakhi Mahotsav 2023’
• In J&K, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu is going to organise a three-day ‘Baisakhi Mahotsav
2023’ from April 13-15 to celebrate Dogra culture and heritage.
• On April 13, a grand Cultural Procession (Shobha Yatra) will be organised.
• On April 14, a Kite Flying Festival will be celebrated at Maharaja Hari Singh Park, Jammu and the
traditional ‘Tonga Buggy’ ride of Kanak Mandi will be revived.
2nd Women 20 International Meeting to be held in Jaipur from 13 April
• The 2nd Women 20 (W20) International Meeting will be held in Jaipur from April 13 to 14, 2023.
• The meeting will bring together 120 women leaders from across 18 G20 countries to address
gender inequality issues and promote women’s economic empowerment globally.
• The event will commence with ‘Jan Bhagidari- The Women Journey of Women Empowerment,’ a
panel discussion.
• Tibet ranked world's least free country in Freedom House index 2023
• Govt issues draft for Sagarmala Innovation and startup policy
• Saudi Arabia receives flag to host FEI World Cup Finals 2024
• AAP gets national party status, TMC, CPI, NCP loses national party tag
• President Murmu presents 11th National Grassroot Innovation Awards
Govt organizes PMNAM National Apprenticeship Fair in Udhampur
• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized the Pradhan Mantri
National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) in Udhampur, Rajasthan on 10 April 2023.
• Several local business organizations joined the apprenticeship model to provide jobs to local
youth with relevant opportunities to shape their careers through apprenticeship training.
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Tibet ranked world's least free country in Freedom House index 2023
• Global watchdog Freedom House, in April 2023, released its Freedom in the World Index for 2023
which ranks Tibet as the world's least free country.
• In the report, Freedom House ranked Tibet as the "World's least-free country" along with South
Sudan and Syria.
• According to the report, China is putting an end to the traditional lifestyle of Tibetan nomads who
regularly migrate with their yaks.
Govt issues draft for Sagarmala Innovation and startup policy
• Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry, on 10 April 2023, issued a draft on Sagarmala Innovation
and Start-up Policy.
• The draft policy aims at nurturing start-ups and other entities working in the maritime sector.
• The policy has identified several key areas for the startups including decarbonization, maritime
education, multi-modal transportation, smart communication and marine electronics.
Saudi Arabia receives flag to host FEI World Cup Finals 2024
• Saudi Arabia received the flag for hosting the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI)
World Cup Finals 2024.
• It is the first time the event will be held in the Middle East.
• The FEI World Cup Finals 2024 will be held in April 2024 in Riyadh.
• It is an annual international competition among the world's best show-jumping horses and riders.
India, Vietnam reiterate commitment to deepen strategic partnership
• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Vietnam's Public Security Minister General Ph.
To Lam and vowed to further deepen the bilateral strategic partnership in New Delhi on 10 April
2023.
• Both countries emphasized the significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
(UNCLOS) and reiterated their commitment to resolving any disputes in accordance with
international law.
Map in News: Vietnam
• It is a Southeast Asian country known for its Buddhist pagodas.
• Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history
museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
• Capital: Hanoi
• Currency: Vietnamese dong
• Official language: Vietnamese
• Prime Minister: Phạm Minh Chính
• President: Vo Van Thuong
AAP gets national party status, TMC, CPI, NCP loses national party tag
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• The Election Commission of India (ECI) on 10 April 2023 granted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a
national party status.
• It also withdrew the national party status of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Communist Party of
India (CPI), and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
• The Voice of the People Party got recognition as a state party in Meghalaya.
Know About: Election Commission of India (ECI)
• The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body.
• It was established by the Constitution of India to conduct and regulate elections in the country.
• The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324.
• It is a permanent constitutional body.
• Formed: 25 January 1950
• First executive: Sukumar Sen
• Current executive: Rajiv Kumar
Govt releases report on State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22
• Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh on 10 April 2023 released the
report of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22.
• The index is developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
• Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana are in the Front Runner category
while 4 states, Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab are in the Achiever category.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
• The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under
the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• The mission of the BEE is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-
regulation and market principles.
• The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.
IIT-Bombay, UIDAI join hands to develop touchless biometric system
• Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with Indian Institute of
Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a touchless biometric capture system for easier
usage by people.
• As part of the MoU, UIDAI and IIT Bombay will carry out joint research to build a mobile capture
system for fingerprints along with liveness model integrated with the capture system.
PM Modi to flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat train on 12 April
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train on 12th
April 2023.
• The regular service of the train will start on 13th April 2023 and will operate between Ajmer and
Delhi Cantt. with stops at Jaipur, Alwar, and Gurgaon.
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• It will be the world's first semi-high-speed passenger train on high-rise overhead electric (OHE)
territory.
President Murmu presents 11th National Grassroot Innovation Awards
• President Droupadi Murmu presented the 11th Biennial National Grassroots Innovation and
Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) on April
10, 2023.
• She also inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023.
• The FINE festival is a unique effort which promotes science, technology and innovation among
youths.
Nilesh Sambare honored with the 'Maratha Udyog Ratna 2023' award
• Nilesh Bhagwan Sambare, also known as Appa, the founder of Jijau Educational and Social
Foundation or Sanstha, was awarded the "Maratha Udyog Ratna" award on 10 April 2023.
• He was awarded during the "Maratha Entrepreneurs Conference 2023" in Nashik, Mumbai.
• Jijau Sanstha has been providing education, health, employment, and agriculture through self-
earning for the past 14 years.
UP CM Yogi inaugurates 2-day National Climate Conclave 2023
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 10 April 2023 inaugurated the two-day National
Climate Conclave-2023 in Lucknow.
• The UP govt has implemented the scrapping policy for diesel and petrol vehicles by gradually
removing diesel and petrol vehicles from the road.
• The conclave will discuss various issues related to climate change, forest and wildlife conservation,
and clean energy.
China kicks off live ammunition fire military drill near Taiwan
• China, on 10 April 2023, began the live-fire drills near Taiwan in response to Taiwanese President
Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States in April 2023.
• Chinese fighter jets and warships conducted simulated strikes on Taiwan.
• Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on 10 April 2023, detected 70 Chinese military aircraft and
11 naval ships around Taiwan.
• EAM S Jaishankar to be on six day visit to Uganda and Mozambique
• HM Amit Shah launches Vibrant Villages Programme in Arunachal Pradesh
• Bharat Biotech wins award at World Vaccine Congress
• Indian-American mathematician C R Rao awarded math ‘Nobel Prize’
• India’s tiger population tops 3,000
• Swami Dayanand Saraswati established the Arya Samaj at Bombay in 1875 and in 1877 in Lahore.
• India and Vietnam affirmed the Panchsheel in 1955.
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• Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1A) was launched in 1982.

• Kerala became the first state to have public telephones in all its villages, accessible over STD/ISD
from any part of the world, in 1997.
Himachal passes Bill for the welfare of orphans
• The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has approved a bill that aims to provide shelter, education, and
Rs 4,000 monthly allowance as "pocket money" to destitute children and orphans.
• The bill is called the Himachal Pradesh Sukhashraya (Care, Protection and Self Reliance of
Children of the State) Bill 2023.
• It defines destitute children and orphans as "children of the state".
EAM S Jaishankar to be on six day visit to Uganda and Mozambique
• External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be on official visits to Uganda and Mozambique
from 10-15 April 2023.
• He will inaugurate the transit campus of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Jinja.
• A bilateral MoU between the Govt of India and the Government of Uganda, on setting up the
first-ever campus of NFSU outside India, will be signed during the visit.
Know About: Uganda
• Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa.
• The country is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania.
• Kampala is its capital.
• Uganda is named after the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south.
HM Amit Shah launches Vibrant Villages Programme in Arunachal Pradesh
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to Arunachal
Pradesh from 10 Apr'23.
• He launched the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a border village in the Anjaw district
of Arunachal Pradesh.
• He also inaugurated nine Micro Hydel Projects of the Arunachal Pradesh govt constructed under
the “Golden Jubilee Border Illumination Programme” in Kibithoo.
India accepts Kirit Parikh Panel’s suggestions
• The Indian government has accepted suggestions of the Kirit Parikh Panel on gas pricing.
• It has therefore, decided to reduce prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas
(PNG) across the country.
• Mumbai shall see CNG cost drop to Rs 79 per kg from Rs 87 while PNG shall be priced at Rs 49
per scm, down from Rs 54.
Bharat Biotech wins award at World Vaccine Congress
• Bharat Biotech has won the `Best Production /Process Development’ award as part of the
Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) awards at the World Vaccine Congress 2023.
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• The Congress was held during April 3-6, 2023 in Washington, USA.
• Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech was the only Indian company in the list of VIE awards in various
categories.
Indian-American mathematician C R Rao awarded math ‘Nobel Prize’
• Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao will receive the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the
equivalent to the Nobel Prize in the field.
• He is a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician.
• He will receive the prize, which comes with a $80,000 award, in July 2023 in Canada.
• He had demonstrated three fundamental results that paved the way for the modern field of
statistics.
Know About: International Prize in Statistics
• The International Prize in Statistics is awarded every two years to an individual or team "for major
achievements using statistics to advance science, technology and human welfare".
• The International Prize in Statistics is one the two highest honours in the field of Statistics.
• It comes with a monetary award of $80,000.
• The award ceremony takes place during the World Statistics Congress.
India’s tiger population tops 3,000
• India has at least 3,167 tigers, according to estimates from the latest tiger census.
• There were 2,967 tigers recorded in 2018, and 2,226 in 2014.
• The tiger population has grown the most in the Shivalik hills and Gangetic flood plains, followed
by central India, the north eastern hills, the Brahmaputra flood plains, and the Sundarbans.
Armed Forces form panel to examine disability pension
• The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has set up a panel to look into the increase of disability
pensions among armed force personnel.
• This inter-service panel will be headed by the Adjutant General (AG) of the Army.
• Under disability pension, according to their disability, jawans are paid more up to 30 percent over
their total pension.
Tamil Nadu govt’s ‘TN REACH’ initiative to use 80+ unused helipads
• More than 80 unused helipads across Tamil Nadu will soon be put to use with helicopter services
planned by the State government.
• An institution mechanism (Tamil Nadu Regional Aerial Connectivity through Helicopters — TN
REACH) will be formulated to use helicopters for travel between cities and towns.
• The proposed mechanism has been developed by Tamil Nadu Industrial Development
Corporation.
KSINC launches solar-powered tourist vessel Sooryamshu
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• With the aim of reducing carbon footprints and making tourism sustainable, Kerala State Inland
Navigation Corporation has launched its solar-powered hybrid boat at Queen’s Terminal, Marine
Drive, Kochi.
• Christened as Sooryamshu, this vessel is air-conditioned and has a capacity to accommodate 100
passengers.
• Sooryamshu’s solar panels have the capacity to produce 27 KW of energy.
• Guwahati Tea Auction Centre to celebrate 200 years of Assam tea
• India releases first edition of Dogri version of Indian Constitution
• PM Modi launches International Big Cats Alliance to save tiger species
• UAE to launch DEWA's SAT-2 6U nanosatellite in April 2023
• Priyanshu Rajawat wins Orleans Masters 2023 men's singles title
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre to celebrate 200 years of Assam tea
• The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, on 9 April 2023, announced to organize of a long-year-
program to celebrate 200 Years of Assam Tea.
• The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) is one of the busiest tea trading facilities in the world.
• It is located in Guwahati and its primary commodity is Assam tea.
• It was established in 1970.
• It has seen the largest volume of tea auctions in the world.
India releases first edition of Dogri version of Indian Constitution
• Union Minister of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju released the first edition of
the Dogri version of the Constitution of India on 9 April 2023.
• On 28th March 2023, the Ministry of External Affairs had organized a seminar on “Seven Decades
of the Constitution of India” in coordination with the Parliamentary Research & Training Institute
for Democracies (PRIDE).
PM Modi launches International Big Cats Alliance to save tiger species
• PM Narendra Modi launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) on 9 April 2023 to save 7
big cat species.
• The alliance will work to conserve the world's seven major big cats, including tiger, lion, leopard,
snow leopard, puma, jaguar, and cheetah.
• Under the alliance, the member countries will share their experiences and lay emphasis on
research, training, and capacity building.
UAE to launch DEWA's SAT-2 6U nanosatellite in April 2023
• United Arab Emirates's Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will launch its second
nanosatellite to enable remote sensing applications in April 2023.
• The SAT-2 6U nanosatellite will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air
Force Base in California.
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• The new satellite features a high-resolution camera (4.7 meters) that will be used for Earth
observation missions.
Priyanshu Rajawat wins Orleans Masters 2023 men's singles title
• Indian men’s singles badminton player Priyanshu Rajawat clinched his first-ever tour title, beating
Magnus Johannesen of Denmark in the final of the Orleans Masters 2023 in France on 9 April
2023.
• This is the first Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 title for Rajawat who was also the
youngest team member of the Indian badminton team that won the historic 2022 Thomas Cup in
Bangkok.
Badminton World Federation (BWF)
• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body for the sport of
badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
• It was founded in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation with nine member nations.
• Founded: 5 July 1934
• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• President: Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen
• Membership: 194 member associations
World Homoeopathy Day: 10 April
• World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on 10 April to pay tribute to the founder and
father of the Homeopathy system of medicine Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann.
• The day aims to spread knowledge about Homeopathic medicine in public health.
• World Homeopathy Week is celebrated annually from 10 April to 16 April.
• The theme of 2023 is “One Health, One Family”.
India, US forces carry out wargames to support aircraft operations
• The Special Forces of the US and India are carrying out wargames with a focus on supporting
fighter aircraft operations in forward areas from 9 April 2023.
• The wargames are being carried out at Special Forces training centres in India.
• It is also going to go to France with its most potent Rafale fighter jets for multilateral exercise
Orion 2023.
Last-living Nazi trials lawyer Ben Ferencz passes away
• The last-living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, during which the Nazis were tried for
genocidal war crimes, passed away on 9 April 2023.
• American lawyer Ben Ferencz was also among the first outside witnesses to document atrocities
that took place in Nazi labor and concentration camps.
• He also later assisted in negotiations that would lead to compensation to the Nazi victims.
PM Narendra Modi visits Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka
• PM Narendra Modi visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on 9 April 2023.
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• He also released a commemorative coin on completing 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’.

• He also visited the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu where
he met Bomman and Bellie, the stars of the Oscar award-winning documentary “The Elephant
Whisperers.”
Know About: Karnataka
• It was formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation
Act and renamed Karnataka in 1973.
• It is the sixth-largest Indian state by area and the eighth-largest state by population.
• Chief minister: Basavaraj Bommai
• Capital: Bengaluru
• Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
• Literacy (2011): 75.36%
• Formation: 1 November 1956
• Sex ratio (2011): 973/1000
David Warner becomes fastest to score 6000 runs in IPL
• Delhi Capitals captain David Warner on 8 April 2023 became the fastest batsman to reach the
6000-run mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a match against Rajasthan Royals at
the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
• He is now only the third batter after Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan to score more than 6000
runs.
• He donned the Orange Cap on three occasions, in IPL 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Legendary theatre actor Jalabala Vaidya passes away
• Legendary theatre actor and co-founder of Akshara Theatre, Jalabala Vaidya passed away on 9
April 2023.
• Her theatrical life started in 1968 with 'Full Circle', a dramatised selection of poems and stories.
• She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Tagore Award, the Delhi Natya Sangh Award,
the Andhra Pradesh Natya Akademi Honour for her contribution to the performing arts.
J-K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Tulip Garden in Jammu
• Lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on 9 April 2023, inaugurated a Tulip Garden in Jammu at
Ramban’s Hill Resort of Sanasar.
• The LG’s administration is developing 75 new destinations for fulfilling the aspirations of the
people.
• The governement informed that after two years the Tulip bulbs will no more be imported from
Holland as they will be grown in Jammu & Kashmir only.
Third edition of Jammu film festival begins on April 8
• The third edition of the Jammu Film Festival, sponsored by the J&K Tourism Department, began
with a grand opening at Abhinav Theatre on 8 April 2023.
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• The festival aims to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and provide a platform to filmmakers
to showcase their talent.
• The festival featured screenings of 25 feature films, and documentaries from Iran, India, France,
and the United States.
U.S. Navy deploys nuclear submarine in Middle East region
• The U.S. Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk
missiles to the Middle East, following recent tensions with Iran.
• The guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) transits the Suez Canal in Egypt in support
of the Bahrain-based U.S. Fifth Fleet.
• Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from ships or submarines can hit targets up to 2,500
kilometers.
Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes against targets in Syria
• Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched
fromon Golan Heights.
• In response to the rockets, the Israeli army announced that it is firing artillery towards the area
from which the rockets were fired.
• The Israeli army also announced that it is using drones to attack the rocket launchers.
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): International Affairs-1
• Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit
• UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications from July 2023.
• Iran appoints first ambassador to UAE in 8 years
• Paris to ban e-scooters
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): International Affairs-II
• Finland joins NATO as 31st Ally
• Bahrain launches 'Golden License' to attract major investment
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): National Affairs-I
• 2nd G20 Employment Working Group meeting begins in Guwahati, Assam
• PM Modi inaugurates Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of CBI in New Delhi
• Paradip Port handles highest ever annual traffic of 135.36 MMT in FY23
• France invites PM Modi for Bastille Day Parade in July 2023
• Mumbai to soon get fifty 24x7 Food Trucks across seven zones
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): National Affairs-II
• Second G20 Empower meeting begins in Thiruvananthapuram
• PNGRB amends norms to allow unified tariff for natural gas pipelines
• Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 60% Coverage Milestone
• India & Bhutan plan to set up first Integrated Check Post along border
• India Grid commissions its first battery energy storage system
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Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): National Affairs-III

• Kerala tops GI tag list in FY 2022-23
• Apple Inc. To Open Its First India Store In Mumbai
• SAI integrates Khelo India games certificates with DigiLocker
• Second meeting of G20 Development Working Group held at Kumarakom
• Centre to appoint agency to fact check content on online platforms
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Defence News
• Indian Rafales to take part in French multinational exercise 'orion'
• Indian Navy conducts offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ in Mumbai
• Armed Forces conduct multi-domain exercise in Anadaman & Nicobar
• India to buy Hellfire missiles and MK 54 torpedos from the USA
• India-U.S. air exercise 'Cope India' to begin from 10 April
• India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX 2023 begins in Colombo
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Sports News-I
• Amit Mishra becomes oldest bowler to take a wicket in IPL
• Argentina becomes world number one football team in FIFA Rankings 2023
• Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu banned for 4 years by NADA
• Dhoni, Yuvraj inducted with the MCC honorary life membership
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Sports News-II
• Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner to win first Miami Open title
• Verstappen beats Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix
• Coco Gauff-Jessica Pegula win women’s doubles Miami Open title
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Appointments-I
• Vice Admiral SJ Singh takes charge as new Vice Chief of Indian Navy
• Rajib K Mishra takes over as Chairman & Managing Director of PTC India
• Dr RG Patel appointed as expert member of ART and Surrogacy Board
• Ex Israel envoy to India appointed Executive Chairman of Haifa port
• A K Burman takes over as the Chairperson of FICCI Ladies Organisation
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Appointments-II
• Reserve Bank of India appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director
• Suzlon board appoints J P Chalasani as Chief Executive Officer
• Kapil Maheshwari named CEO of Welspun New Energy
• Honda motor appoints Tsutsumu Otani as its new President, CEO and MD
• Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president unopposed until 2027
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): States Affairs-I
• Sheenu Jhawar becomes the first woman President of TiE Rajasthan
• Nagaland to host B20 Conferences in North East Region from 4 April
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• World-famous 'Basohli Painting' from Jammu gets GI tagging

• Telangana govt launches 'cool roof' policy to beat the heat
• Rajasthan CM approves subsidy for first-ever women’s cooperative fund
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): States Affairs-II
• UP's Banarasi Paan, three other Varanasi-based goods receive GI Tag
• Govt successfully conducts Social audits in all Gram Panchayats of J&K
• UP govt to set up UP Education Service Selection Commission
• 'Mircha' rice of Bihar's West Champaran gets GI tag
• Ladakh Wood Carving gets GI Tag, becomes 1st from J&K region
Weekly Notes (3 April -8 April): Days & Events-II
• International Day of Mine Awareness: 4 April
• National Maritime Day: 5 April
• International Day of Conscience: 5 April
• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 6 April
• World Health Day: 7 April
• President Murmu takes sortie on Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft in Assam
• PM Modi flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Train
• Hubble sees possible runaway Black Hole creating a trail of stars
• Centre to appoint agency to fact check content on online platforms
• Russia remains India's top crude oil supplier for 6th straight month
President Murmu takes sortie on Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft in Assam
• President Droupadi Murmu took a historic sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur
Air Force Station in Assam on 8 April 2023.
• The President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, flew for nearly 30
minutes covering Brahmaputra and Tezpur valley.
• President Murmu is the third President and second woman President to undertake such a sortie.
Know About: Sukhoi Su-30MKI
• The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twinjet multirole aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built by
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the Indian Air Force (IAF)
• India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30 fighter jets.
• The 1st Russian-made Su-30MKI variant was accepted into the IAF in 2002.
• It has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75 hour combat mission.
PM Modi flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Train
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8 flagged off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat
Express train in Hyderabad.
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• Vande Bharat Express from Secunderabad to Tirupati will be running six days a week with regular
services starting from April 9 with bookings already open from April 8 onwards.
• The train stops are at Nalgonda, Guntur, Ongole, and Nellore stations in both directions.
Hubble sees possible runaway Black Hole creating a trail of stars
• According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a supermassive black
hole, weighing as much as 20 million Suns, has left behind a 2,00,000-light-year-long condensed
trail of newborn stars, twice the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy.
• The black hole was seen racing through intergalactic space so fast that, that it could travel from
Earth to the Moon in 14 minutes.
Centre to appoint agency to fact check content on online platforms
• Under the IT Rules amendment notified on 7 April 2023, the union government has announced to
appoint an agency to fact check false and misleading information related to government business
on digital platforms.
• The amended rules make it obligatory for intermediaries (internet companies) to not publish, share
or host fake, false or misleading information related to the government.
Russia remains India's top crude oil supplier for 6th straight month
• Russia remains the top supplier of crude oil to India for the last six consecutive months, from
October 2022 to March 2023.
• During March, Russia supplied 1.64 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to India, surpassing
traditional suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
• Russia had supplied 68,600 bpd of crude oil to India in March 2022.
Amit Mishra becomes oldest bowler to take a wicket in IPL
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) leg-spinner Amit Mishra has become the oldest bowler to take a
wicket in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
• He has the most hat-tricks (3) in the IPL, took a two-wicket haul in his full quota of overs during
the match to take his wickets tally to 168.
• He made his debut for LSG at the age of 40, became the second oldest player to feature IPL after
MS Dhoni.
Government announces new rules for online gaming
• The union government, on 7 April 2023, released new rules for online gaming which prohibit any
game that involves betting and wagering, and entail a framework of multiple self-regulatory
organisations (SROs).
• Online games involved in wagering or betting will fall foul of new online gaming rules.
• There will be multiple SROs, and these SROs will have participation from all the stakeholders.
NASA launches air pollution monitoring instrument TEMPO
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• The American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in
collaboration with SpaceX launched an air-quality monitor called the TEMPO (Tropospheric
Emissions Monitoring of Pollution) instrument on April 7, 2023.
• It is the first space-based tool to monitor major air pollutants hourly in high spatial resolution in
the North American region.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S.
federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space
research.
• NASA supports the International Space Station and oversees the development of the Orion
spacecraft.
• Founder: Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
RBI launches centralised portal PRAVAAH for licencing and approval
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a secured web-based centralized portal named
'PRAVAAH' (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation, And Authorisation) to simplify and
streamline application processes.
• The portal will show time limits for deciding on the applications/approvals sought.
• It will bring greater efficiencies into regulatory processes for the regulated entities of RBI.
Chinese company Space Pioneer successfully launches Tianlong-2 rocket
• Chinese company Space Pioneer successfully launched its Tianlong-2 rocket into orbit from the
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Inner Mongolia in April 2023.
• It has become the first Chinese private launch firm to achieve orbit with a liquid propellant rocket.
• The non-reusable Tianlong-2 rocket, or "Heavenly Dragon" in Chinese, was developed by Beijing
Tianbing, also known as Space Pioneer.
Govt sanctions 40.82 cr loans worth ₹23.2 lakh cr under MUDRA Scheme
• Union govt, on 8 April 2023, said that it has sanctioned more than 40.82 crore loans worth ₹23.2
lakh crore under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) since its inception.
• About 68% of accounts under the scheme belong to women entrepreneurs and 51% of accounts
belong to entrepreneurs of SC/ST and OBC categories.
• It aims to provide collateral-free loans to micro-enterprises in the country.
Know About: PM MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
• Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is a scheme launched by PM Narendra Modi on April 8,
2015, for providing loans up to 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
• The MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) bank was established as a public
sector financial institution in 2015.
• It provides loan under 3 categories dubbed as “Shishu,” “Kishore,” and “Tarun,”.
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Maharashtra govt forms panel to make rules for app-based taxi services
• Maharashtra govt, in April 2023, formed a six-member committee to prepare draft rules for app
and web-based cab aggregators like Ola and Uber.
• It is in accordance with the letter issued by the Union ministry for Road Transport and Highways
asking states to implement the Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines 2020.
• IAS officer Sudhirkumar Shrivastava (retd) is the chairman of the committee.
• RBI imposes penalty on M&M Financial Services and Indian Bank
• ‘Subby’ Subramaniam appointed Warrant Officer of UK’s RAF
• Indian Rafales to take part in French multinational exercise 'orion'
• Indian Navy conducts offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ in Mumbai
• Kalikesh Singh Deo takes charge as NRAI president
RBI imposes penalty on M&M Financial Services and Indian Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a fine of ₹6.77 crores on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial
Services Ltd and on Indian Bank, a penalty of ₹55 lakhs for non-compliance with norms.
• Indian Bank was penalized for contravention of certain Know Your Customer (KYC)) norms.
• RBI penalized Mahindra Financial Services for not disclosing interest rates to borrowers at the
time of sanctioning loans.
‘Subby’ Subramaniam appointed Warrant Officer of UK’s RAF
• Indian origin ‘Subby’ Subramaniam has been appointed as Warrant Officer of the United
Kingdom (UK’s) Royal Air Force in April 2023.
• The role involves advising the Chief of the Air Staff on matters related to RAF personnel.
• Subramaniam takes over from Warrant Officer Jake Alpert.
• In 2021, he was appointed as the inaugural Command Warrant Officer to the United Kingdom
Space Command.
Indian Rafales to take part in French multinational exercise 'orion'
• Indian Rafale fighter will participate in a French military exercise ''Orion 2023" in France in April
2023.
• Orion 2023 is a multi-dimensional wargame that includes ground troops, warships including
aircraft carriers and combat aircraft.
• Over 7,000 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops will take part in the drill involving
the land forces of their NATO allies.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
• It is an intergovernmental military alliance between 29 European and two North American states.
• The organization implemented the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April
1949.
• The organization's motto is animus in consulted liber (Latin for "a mind unfettered in deliberation").
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• Secretary General: Jens Stoltenberg

• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
Indian Navy conducts offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’ in Mumbai
• The Indian Navy conducted the offshore security exercise 'Prasthan' to control contingencies that
may occur in oil production platforms.
• The current exercise was conducted on the Greatdrill Chaaya platform about 30 kilometer South
West of Mumbai harbour.
• A number of ships and helicopters from the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard
were deployed for the exercise.
Know About: Indian Navy
• It is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.
• The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.
• As of March 2023, It has a fleet of 150 ships and submarines and 300 aircraft.
• Founded: 26 January 1950
• Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
• Motto: "Shaṁ No Varunaḥ"
Second meeting of G20 Development Working Group held at Kumarakom
• The Second meeting of the G20 Development Working Group is being held in Kumarakom, Kerala
from 6-9 April 2023.
• The delegates highlighted the importance of digital technologies for the 2030 Agenda and the
need for digital transformation for social development.
• The session was focused on "Transformative Transitions through Data for Development."
IFC to stop funding new coal-powered electricity projects
• The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has issued an update to its Green Equity Approach
(GEA) policy saying that it will no longer grant loan to support new coal projects.
• In 2020, IFC unveiled a policy that required its clients to reduce their exposure to coal projects by
2025 and to zero by 2030.
• It has given loans of about $5 billion to about 88 financial institutions in India.
Kalikesh Singh Deo takes charge as NRAI president
• Senior Vice President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo assumed charge as the President of the
National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on 6 April 2023.
• He replaced Raninder Singh, who was elected NRAI president in September 2021.
• The Sports Ministry issued a directive that the heads of National Sports Federations (NSFs) cannot
hold office for more than 12 years as per the National Sports Code.
Delhi's IGI enters the busiest airports club, ranks 9 in world
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• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has entered the club of the world's top 10 busiest
airports by passenger traffic, as per Airports Council International (ACI).
• The global trade association of Airports ranked the Delhi airport at the ninth spot for 2022 when
the airport handled almost 5.95 crore passengers.
• Atlanta International Airport ranked the busiest airport on the list.
Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit
• Israel successfully launched a new spy satellite, named Ofek-13, into orbit on April 5th, 2023.
• The satellite, Ofek-13, launched from the Palmachim Airbase in central Israel, is intended to
provide advanced intelligence capabilities to the Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
• It is the latest addition to Israel’s Ofek series of spy satellites, which have been in operation since
1988.
Know About: Israel
• It is a Middle Eastern country located on the Mediterranean Sea.
• After a civil war between Palestinian Arab forces and the Yishuv, Israel declared independence
on 14 May 1948 at the termination of the British Mandate.
• Capital: Jerusalem
• Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
• Official language: Hebrew
• President: Isaac Herzog
President Murmu attends platinum jubilee celebration of Gauhati HC
• President Droupadi Murmu on 8 April 2023 attended the 75th-anniversary celebrations of the
Gauhati High Court in Assam.
• On the occasion, she launched a mobile app ‘Bhoroxa’ made for the safety of women and elderly
people.
• The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by the governor-general of India on 1 March 1948 after
the Government of India Act 1935 was passed.
Shah Rukh Khan tops 2023 TIME100 Reader Poll
• Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has secured the top position in Time Magazine's poll for its annual
TIME100 list, released on 7 April 2023.
• In the poll, the magazine readers vote for the individuals they believe deserve a spot on TIME’s
annual list of the most influential people.
• The actor won the Poll, beating the likes of Prince Harry, Lionel Messi, and Meta founder Mark
Zuckerberg.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated the Kaushambi
Mahotsav-2023 at Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh on 7 April 2023.
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• He also inaugurated 70 schemes of the Public Works Department worth Rs.405 crore and 24
projects worth Rs. 51 crores of 12 various departments.
• 3324 players were also awarded under ‘Sansad Khelkood Spardha'.
China’s Yuan replaces dollar as most traded currency in Russia
• China's yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia.
• According to data from the Moscow Exchange, the yuan accounted for 23.6% of Russia’s foreign
exchange turnover in the first quarter of 2023.
• In addition, Russia and China have been strengthening their economic ties, with the two countries
deepening their cooperation on trade, investment, and energy.
North Korea test fires underwater nuclear attack drone ‘Haeil-2’
• North Korea tested its second underwater nuclear attack drone “Haeil-2" on April 7, 2023.
• A national defense science research institute in the DPRK carried out a test of an underwater
strategic weapon system from 4-7 April.
• The drone was placed in the ocean near South Hamgyong province as part of the experiment.
• The attack was able to unleash a “radioactive tsunami", claimed the nation.
Map in News: North Korea
• Officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a country in East Asia.
• It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and shares borders with China, Russia,
and South Korea.
• In 1910, Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan.
• In 1945, Korea was divided into two zones along the 38th parallel.
• Supreme leader: Kim Jong-un
• Capital: Pyongyang
Today's History
• In 1920, Pandit Ravi Shankar Bhattacharya, renowned Sitar player , was born in Banaras, India.
• In 1934, Mahatma Gandhi suspended his campaign of civil disobedience in India.
• In 1948, The World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the UN, was formally established.
• In 2001, NASA launched the Mars Odyssey spacecraft
• India rises five places to 101 in latest FIFA rankings
• Canara Bank launches premium payroll account package
• Armed Forces conduct multi-domain exercise in Anadaman & Nicobar
• Tesla nominates co-founder JB Straubel for board of directors
• RBI approves expanding UPI transactions to allow credit card payments
India rises five places to 101 in latest FIFA rankings
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• The Indian men's football team, on 6 April 2023, moved up five places to be at the 101st spot in
the Fédération Internationale de football association (FIFA) rankings on 6 April 2023.
• Argentina topped the FIFA ranking for the first time in 6 years.
• France is in the 2nd with Brazil at No.3 while Belgium is in fourth place, with England in fifth,
followed by the Netherlands and Croatia.
Canara Bank launches premium payroll account package
• Canara Bank, on 5 April 2023, introduced the “Premium Payroll Package” for Salary account
holders with competitive features.
• The product has been designed to meet all Banking requirements of Salaried Customers.
• The features such as free Term Life Insurance, Insta over Draft, and Premium Cards are some of
the unique features of the product apart from the other various features offered.
Armed Forces conduct multi-domain exercise in Anadaman & Nicobar
• The Andaman & Nicobar command, on April 5, 2023, held a collaborative military drill named
Exercise ‘KAVACH’ to enhance the coordination among various services.
• The soldiers performed multiple exercises such as amphibious landing, air landing operations,
heliborne operations, and swift insertion of special forces commandos.
• The Andaman & Nicobar Command is India’s sole tri-services unit.
Tesla nominates co-founder JB Straubel for board of directors
• Tesla Inc, on 6 April 2023, announced the nomination of its co-founder and former Chief
Technology Officer, JB Straubel to its board of directors.
• Tesla also appointed Tom Zhu as Senior Vice President for Automotive Operations.
• Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in
Texas, United States.
RBI approves expanding UPI transactions to allow credit card payments
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on 6 April 2023, approved the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
transactions through credit cards.
• Currently, UPI allows transactions by linking customers' debit cards to their savings or current
accounts.
• UPI currently accounts for 75% of retail digital payments volume in India.
• The RBI permitted the linking of RuPay credit cards to UPI in June 2022.
Meta releases AI model "SAM" that can identify items within images
• Facebook parent Meta released an artificial intelligence (AI) model Segment Anything Model
(SAM) that can pick out the different items within the photographs.
• It can identify the objects within images and videos - even in cases where it had not encountered
those items in its training.
• By using SAM, the objects can be selected by clicking on them or writing text prompts.
Global temperature in March 2023 was second highest for the month
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• Global temperature in March 2023 was the second highest for the month on record.
• The scorching heat was linked with the shrinking of Antarctic sea ice to its second-lowest extent,
according to the European Union’s (EU) climate monitoring agency.
• Satellite images show Antarctic sea ice extent was 28% below average and has reached a 45-
year low.
Union Cabinet approves Indian Space Policy, 2023
• The Union Cabinet approved a new space policy for 2023 on 6 April 2023.
• It also approved the establishment of the world's third Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave
Observatories (LIGO) gravity wave observatory at Hingoli in Maharashtra at a cost of Rs 2,600
crore.
• The project will be piloted by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Department of
Science and Technology (DST).
Centre extends ceasefire agreements with three Naga groups for one yea
• Union govt announced to extend the ceasefire agreement with three Naga groups for a period of
one year.
• The groups include the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-NK (NSCN-NK), National Socialist
Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-K-
Khango (NSCN-K-Khango).
• It will be effected from 28th April, 2023 to 27th April, 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates two-day 'Gaj Utsav' in Assam
• The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'Gaj Utsav-2023' at the Kaziranga
National Park in Assam on April 7, 2023.
• The celebration encompasses Elephants' role in ecology, as an integral part of our religion,
mythology, and literature.
• The festival is being organized by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and the Ministry of Environment,
Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
National Pension Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana enrollments cross 1.35 cr
• Total enrolments under various schemes of National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension
Yojana (APY) have crossed one crore 35 lakh margin during the Financial Year 2022-23.
• With cumulative enrolment of over 10 lakh subscribers, NPS Private and NPS Corporate
accounted for about 60%.
• The Finance Ministry stated that the number of subscriber enrolments under APY was over 1.19
crore.
Know About: National Pension Scheme
• It is a pension scheme sponsored by the govt of India that was started in 2004 for all government
employees.
• The scheme was made open to all citizens in 2009 between the ages of 18 and 65.
• It is a voluntary and long-term retirement scheme.
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• It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and Central
Government.
• Personnel from the armed forces are exempted.
India hosts 6.19 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2022
• According to the report released by Bureau of Immigration, India received 6.19 million Foreign
Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during 2022 as compare to 1.52 million during the same period of 2021.
• Ministry of Tourism, under its Schemes of Swadesh Darshan provides central financial assistance
to State Governments for development of tourism infrastructure to provide an enriching tourism
experience.
World Health Day: 7 April
• World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April to draw attention to a specific health topic
of concern to people all over the world.
• In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) held the First World Health Assembly.
• The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.
• The theme for World Health Day 2023 is 'Health for All".
World Health Organization (WHO)
• The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for
international public health.
• It has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
• The headquarter in Geneva was designed by Jean Tschumi and inaugurated in 1966.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Director-General: Tedros Adhanom
Sarnbanada Sonowal Flags Off International Yoga Mahotsav in Dibrugarh
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended Yoga Mahotsav 2023 at Dibrugarh University,
Assam.
• Yoga Mahotsav commemorates 75 days countdown to the International Day of Yoga on June 21.
• In March 2023, Union Minister inaugurated a three-day event named Yoga Mohotsav 2023 in New
Delhi.
• 100 City and 100 Organisations are participating in the 100-day countdown to promote yoga.
(ANI)
Tripura become the best performer in the northeast in e-procurement
• Tripura emerged as the best performer among the northeastern state in e-procurement and was
awarded jointly by the Ministry of Finance and Electronic & Information Technology on 6 April
2023.
• It was recognized for good performance in various sectors like Soubhagya Yojana, empowerment
of panchayats, etc.
• Tripura has made e-procurement in the purchase of all services above Rs 25,000 mandatory.
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• Argentina become world number one football team in FIFA Rankings 2023
• Bimonthly RBI monetary policy report keep repo rates unchanged at 6.5%
• Mukesh Ambani becomes richest sports owner in Forbes Billionaire List
• 5 Indian-origin women feature in US Finance List 2023
• Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president unopposed until 2027
Argentina becomes world number one football team in FIFA Rankings 2023
• Argentina topped the FIFA ranking for the first time in over six years, released by the Fédération
Internationale de football association (FIFA) on 6 April 2023.
• France is on the 2nd with Brazil at No.3 while Belgium is in fourth place, with England in fifth,
followed by the Netherlands, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
• The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on 20 July 2023.
Map in News: Argentina
• It is a country in South America.
• It is the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the
Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world.
• Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, Georgia, and the Sandwich Islands.
• Capital: Buenos Aires
• Currency: Argentine Peso
• President: Alberto Fernández
Bimonthly RBI monetary policy report keep repo rates unchanged at 6.5%
• The RBI monetary policy committee (MPC), on 6 April 2023, announced to keep the policy repo
rate unchanged at 6.50 percent.
• RBI also marginally raises Real Gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2023-24 to 6.5% from
an earlier estimate of 6.4 percent.
• The standing deposit facility (SDF) would remain unchanged at 6.25%.
• Retail inflation is expected to moderate to 5.2 per cent in FY2023-24.
Mukesh Ambani becomes richest sports owner in Forbes Billionaire List
• Mukesh Ambani was named the richest sports owner in the Forbes Billionaires 2023 list, released
on 5 April 2023.
• With a net worth of $83.4 billion, he also regained his spot as Asia's richest person in the list.
• According to the list, the 25 richest people in the world are worth a collective $2.1 trillion.
• With $211 billion net worth, Bernard Arnault tops the list for the first time.
5 Indian-origin women feature in US Finance List 2023
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• Five Indian-origin women executives have featured in Barron's prestigious annual '100 Most
Influential Women in US Finance' list for achieving positions of prominence in the financial
services industry.
• Anu Aiyengar from J.P. Morgan, Ariel Investment's Rupal J. Bhansali, Sonal Desai of Franklin
Templeton, Goldman Sach's Meena Flynn and Savita Subramanian from Bank of America are in
the list.
Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president unopposed until 2027
• Aleksander Ceferin, on 6 April 2023, was re-elected as the Union of European Football
Associations (UEFA) president unopposed at the Ordinary Congress of UEFA held in Lisbon,
Portugal.
• He was first elected as UEFA’s seventh president in 2016 and will serve another four-year term
until 2027.
• Ceferin succeeded Michel Platini in 2016 after he was banned from the football administration.
Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu banned for 4 years by NADA
• Two-time Commonwealth Games winner Sanjita Chanu has been banned for four years by India's
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on 6 April 2023.
• The ban was imposed after Chanu tested positive for the anabolic-androgenic steroid
Drostanolone, banned by WADA.
• Drostanolone is primarily used to treat breast cancer in women but is also used by athletes as a
performance-enhancing drug.
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
• It is India's national organisation responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the
doping control program in sports in all its forms.
• The agency deals with adopting and implementing anti-doping rules and was formed by the
Union Government under the societies Registration Act.
• Chairman: Minister of Sports (India)
Indian-American physician awarded young urologist of the year award
• Dr. Nitya Abraham, an Indian-American physician, and professor honored with the Young
Urologist of the Year Award by the American Urological Association (AUA) on 6 April 2023.
• She is serving as the Chair of the Executive Curriculum Committee for the Albert Einstein College
of Medicine.
• She is also a member of the Society for Urodynamics and Social Media Committee.
Global trade growth expected to grow at 1.7% in 2023: WTO
• The world trade organization (WTO) on 5th April 2023 revised its global trade growth outlook for
2023 upwards to 1.7% from October 2023 estimate of 1%.
• As per the report, the global trade growth for 2024 is expected to be 3.2 percent.
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• Global commodity trade volumes are expected to grow by 1.7 percent in 2023, following a 2.7
percent increase in 2022.
Know About: World Trade Organisation (WTO)
• It was set up on 1st January 1995 replacing the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT).
• Its main purpose is to promote rule based trading systems in the world and it also settles trade
related disputes between the member countries.
• There are 164 member countries.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Director General: Dr Ngozi -Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria
SAI integrates Khelo India games certificates with DigiLocker
• The Sports Authority of India (SAI) integrated Khelo India Games Certificates with DigiLocker on
6 April 2023.
• The Khelo India Games participating athletes and other stakeholders will now be able to access
their certificates of merit and participation from the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 in Madhya
Pradesh onwards.
• DigiLocker is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY).
Union cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved
the revised domestic natural gas pricing guidelines on 6 April 2023.
• The price of such natural gas shall be 10% of the monthly average of Indian Crude Basket and
shall be notified on a monthly basis.
• The new guidelines are intended to ensure a stable pricing regime for domestic gas consumers.
Amit Shah unveils 54 feet high statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on 6 April 2023, unveiled a 54-feet-tall statue of Lord Hanuman
at Sarangpur temple in Botad district, Gujarat.
• He inaugurated it on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
• He also inaugurated the new Community Kitchen of the temple on 6 April 2023 which can serve
nearly 4 thousand pilgrims at a time.
Know Abour: Gujarat
• It is a state along the western coast of India.
• Its coastline of about 1,600 km is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar
peninsula.
• It is the fifth-largest Indian state by area and the ninth-most populous state.
• Founded: 1 May 1960
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• Governor: Acharya Devvrat
• Chief minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel
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Iran & Saudi Arabia hold 1st meeting in over 7 years in China
• The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia on 6 April 2023 held their first official meeting in
over seven years.
• The meeting took place in China's Beijing.
• This comes after the two countries agreed to end years of tensions and restore ties in a deal
brokered by China last month.
• Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran seven years ago after crowds stormed its embassy in Tehran.
• India gets elected to UN Statistical Commission
• RBI to develop online portal for unclaimed deposits of all banks
• IGI ranked world's 9th busiest airport
• Ukranian President awarded Poland's highest honour
• Apple Inc. To Open Its First India Store In Mumbai
Today's History
• In 1919, Mahatma Gandhi declared an All India Strike against the Rowlatt Act
• In 1942, During the second world war, for the first time Japanese air-bombers attacked India, and
the mainland took place at Visakhapatnam.
• In 1966, Mihir Sen, first Indian swimmer to achieve many remarkable feats, swam across the 'Palk
Strait'
• In 2000, The Government permits use of LPG as auto fuel.
India gets elected to UN Statistical Commission
• India was elected by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as a member of the UN
Statistical Commission, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the Programme Coordinating
Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
• In a highly competitive election for membership to the Statistical Commission, India secured an
overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes in a secret ballot.
Quick Facts: UN Statistical Commission
• It is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
• Its main purpose is to provide a platform for the coordination of international statistical activities
and to promote the development of reliable and timely statistics to support policy-making at the
national and international levels
• Founded: 1947
• Chair: Shigeru Kawasaki (Japan)
RBI to develop online portal for unclaimed deposits of all banks
• The Reserve Bank informed said a centralised portal will be developed to access details of
unclaimed deposits by depositors or their beneficiaries across various banks.
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• About Rs 35,000 crore unclaimed deposits as of February 2023 were transferred to RBI by public
sector banks (PSBs) in respect of deposits which were not operated for 10 years or more.
Chile keen to assist India on lithium capacity development
• Chile is keen to partner with India in exploring the possibilities offered by the discovery of the
estimated 5.9-million-tonne reserve of lithium in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir
• Chile is the world’s largest producer of lithium, accounting for nearly 48% of the world’s total
lithium reserves.
• India is looking to reduce its dependence on Chinese imports.
Map in News: Chile
• Chile is a long narrow country which extends like a ribbon down the west coast of South America.
• Chile is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes mountain range, the Atacama
Desert, and the coastline along the Pacific Ocean.
• Capital: Santiago
• Continent: South America
UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications from July 2023.
• The International Seabed Authority will start accepting applications in July for deep-sea mining.
• Deep-sea mining would extract cobalt, copper, nickel, and manganese
• The ISA has the authority to issue permits to companies that wish to conduct mining operations
in international waters, but the lack of a mining code has resulted in uncertainties about the
application review process.
Know About: International Seabed Authority
• It is an intergovernmental organization established under the United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to regulate all mineral-related activities in the international seabed
area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, which covers about 50% of the Earth's surface.
• Headquarters: Kingston, Jamaica
• Founded: 16 Nov 1994
Apple Inc. To Open Its First India Store In Mumbai
• Apple iPhone maker’s first company-owned store in the country will be opened at Mumbai.
• The store will be named as Apple-BKC
• The move is part of the company’s landmark move to place big bets on the South Asian nation
for everything from manufacturing to sales.
Kerala tops GI tag list in FY 2022-23
• Kerala has topped the list of States in the country with the most number of products securing the
Geographical Indication (GI) tag in FY23
• Between April 2022 and March 2023, 12 products were selected for the recognition with two of
them from overseas.
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• Besides the 6 products from Kerala, Mithila Makhanafrom Bihar was selected for Cl recognition
followed by Alibag white onion from Maharashtra.
Ukranian President awarded Poland's highest honour
• Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has been awarded the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's
highest distinction
• He was awarded for his services to security, resilience and the defense of human rights.
• The Order of the White Eagle is the oldest and highest decoration of the Republic of Poland,
awarded for great civil and military merits for the country.
Dhoni, Yuvraj inducted with the MCC honorary life membership
• MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Mithali Raj among five Indians to receive MCC’s honorary life
membership.
• Suresh Raina was also selected for the membership.
• Among the former India women’s cricketers, former India captain Mithali Raj and veteran pacer,
Jhulan Goswami were also honored by the MCC.
IGI ranked world's 9th busiest airport
• Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has entered the club of the world’s top 10 busiest
airports by passenger traffic, as per Airports Council International (ACI).
• The global trade association of airports ranked the Delhi airport at the 9th spot for 2022, the
airport handled almost 5.95 crore passengers.
• As per ACI data, the Delhi airport handled almost 5.95 crore passengers in 2022.
Prez Droupadi Murmu honours Sudha Murty, Keeravaani, Raveena & others
• Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, music director M M Keeravaani, who bagged India's first
Oscar for an original song for the RRR song 'Naatu Naatu' and Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon
were among those who were conferred the Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at
Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi.
• Sudha Murty was awarded for Social Work, Raveena Tandon was awarded for Arts.
• Honda motor appoints Tsutsumu Otani as its new President, CEO and MD
• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 6 April
• Jagjivan Ram's 116th birth anniversary celebrated on 5 April
• Govt extends emergency powers of defence forces by 6 months
• Union govt gives approval for installation of 10 nuclear reactors
Honda motor appoints Tsutsumu Otani as its new President, CEO and MD
• Honda Motor Company Limited on 5 April 2023 appointed Tsutsumu Otani as the President, CEO
& Managing Director of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.
• He is currently the Vice President at Honda Motor, Japan.
• He will succeed Atsushi Ogata, who returns to Shanghai, China.
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• He started his career with Honda Japan in 1997 and held several leadership positions in the
company.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 6 April
• The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is celebrated annually on 6 April to
drive social change, community development and to foster peace and understanding.
• This date commemorates the inauguration, in 1896, of the first Olympic games of the modern era,
in Athens, (Greece).
• The theme for the 2023 is “Scoring for People and the Planet”.
Jagjivan Ram's 116th birth anniversary celebrated on 5 April
• Babu Jagjivan Ram, populary known as “Babuji”, was a national leader, freedom fighter, and
advocate for social justice.
• He was born on April 5, 1908, in Chandwa village, Bihar to Sobhi Ram and Vasanti Devi.
• His 116th birth anniversary was celebrated on April 5 to commemorates his legacy.
• He also served as India's defence minister during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
Govt extends emergency powers of defence forces by 6 months
• The Defence Ministry, on 5 April 2023, extended the emergency acquisition powers to the three
defense forces by six months to tackle China's threat.
• The forces now have the power to buy weapons to strengthen preparedness along the China
border.
• It gives power to the armed forces to equip themselves with the necessary weaponry to handle
any conflict or aggression by the enemies on all sides.
Union govt gives approval for installation of 10 nuclear reactors
• The union government, on 5 April 2023, gave its approval for installation of ten nuclear reactors
in the country.
• As per the approval, ten indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors of 700 MW each will be set
up in Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
• These reactors are planned to be set up in ‘fleet mode’ progressively by the year 2031 at a cost of
Rs. 1,05,000 crores.
Kim Cotton becomes 1st female to umpire in ICC Men's T20I cricket
• New Zealand’s Kim Cotton, on 5 April 2023, became the 1st woman on-field umpire in a full-
member men’s T20I during New Zealand’s second match against Sri Lanka in Dunedin, New
Zealand.
• She has previously officiated in 54 women’s T20Is besides 24 women’s ODIs since 2018.
• She first marked her presence in the men’s game as a TV umpire in 2020 during India & New
Zealand T20I series in Hamilton.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
• It is the global governing body of cricket.
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• It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia,
England and South Africa.
• It was renamed as the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in
1987.
• Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Motto: Cricket for good.
• Chairman: Greg Barclay
• General Manager: Wasim Khan
Iran appoints first ambassador to UAE in 8 years
• Iran, on 4 April 2023 appointed an ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first
time since 2016.
• Iran's newly appointed ambassador Reza Ameri had also served in Iran's Foreign Ministry.
• The UAE downgraded relations with Iran after Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran in January 2016
after Iranian protesters stormed the Saudi embassy in Tehran.
Iran
• Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and also called Persia, is a country located in Western
Asia.
• It is bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to
the east.
• Capital: Tehran
• Supreme leader: Ali Khamenei
• Official language: Persian
• President: Ebrahim Raisi
• Islamic Revolution: 11 February 1979
I&B ministry, Amazon sign pact to promote India's creative economy
• Amazon India and the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on 5 April 2023, signed a pact
to boost India's creative economy.
• As part of the pact, Amazon and the I&B ministry will help build pathways to promote creative
talent in India, create capacity across eminent film and TV institutes, and globally showcase Made
in India creative content.
India Grid commissions its first battery energy storage system
• India Grid Trust on 5 April 2023, commissioned its first battery energy storage system (BESS)
project at the Dhule substation in Maharashtra.
• IndiGrid is the first infrastructure investment trust in the Indian power sector.
• It owns 17 power projects consisting of 46 transmission lines with more than 8,416 ckms (circuit
kilometres) length 100 MW (AC) of solar generation capacity.
Kapil Maheshwari named CEO of Welspun New Energy
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• Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL), on 5 April 2023, appointed Kapil Maheshwari as CEO and
executive director of its wholly-owned subsidiary Welspun New Energy Limited.
• He has over 20 years of experience in solar energy, storage technologies, power electronics, and
green hydrogen space in India, the US, Germany, and various regions.
• Prior to joining Welspun, He was part of Reliance Industries.
Govt unveils plans to add 250GW renewable energy in next 5 years
• The central government on 5 April 2023 announced a plan to add 250 Gigawatt (GW) of
renewable energy capacity in the next five years to achieve its target of 500 GW of clean energy
by 2030.
• Govt has decided to invite bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next
five years.
• It also include setting up of wind power capacity of at least 10 GW per annum.
Suzlon board appoints J P Chalasani as Chief Executive Officer
• The clean energy solution provider Suzlon Energy, appointed JP Chalasani as the new chief of the
company on 5 April 2023.
• He was the Group CEO of Suzlon Energy from April 2016 to July 2020.
• In 40 years of career, Chalasani has worked in companies like Lloyd, Reliance, NTPC, etc.
• He has a vast experience in the public and private sectors across the entire gamut of the power
sector.
Ladakh Wood Carving gets GI Tag, becomes 1st from J&K region
• Ladakh Wood Carving of Ladakh (UT) received Geographical Indication (GI) Tagging, a first of its
kind in the Jammu region.
• The process for GI Tagging of these products was started by National Bank for Agriculture and
Rural Development (NABARD) in consultation with and support from the Department of
Handicrafts and Handloom in December 2020.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
• It is an apex regulatory body for overall regulation of regional rural banks and apex cooperative
banks in India.
• It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• It was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaramman Committee on 12 July 1982 to
implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
• Chairman: Shaji K V
Former Israel PM Ehud Barak confirms country has nuclear weapons
• Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak confirmed on 5 April 2023, that Israel has nuclear weapons.
• The Dimona nuclear research facility, officially called the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research
Center, is widely believed to house Israel’s alleged nuclear weapons program.
• Israel is estimated to have about 200 nuclear warheads.
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• India & Bhutan plan to set up first Integrated Check Post along border
• B20 Conferencefor global business community to take place in Nagaland
• Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 60% Coverage Milestone.
• India Justice Report 2022: Karnataka Tops among 18 States
• UP govt to set up UP Education Service Selection Commission for appointments of teachers
India & Bhutan plan to set up first Integrated Check Post along border
• PM Narendra Modi and King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held a bilateral
meeting in New Delhi on April 5.
• Both countries are examining and considering setting up the first Integrated Check Post along
the India-Bhutan border, which would be near Jaigaon.
• India and Bhutan will also expedite the proposed Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link project through
Govt. of India support.
B20 Conference for global business community to take place in Nagaland
• Nagaland will host the B20 Conference in Kohima on April 5.
• The conference is the fourth and final leg of B20 events organised in the NE as part of the G20
dialogue forum for the global business community.
• The theme of the B20 conference is Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnership in
Agriculture and Food Processing, Tourism and IT.
Govt disburses incentives for PLI Scheme for Drones & Drone Components
• The Government has disbursed an amount of 30 crore rupees to beneficiaries during 2022-23
under the PLI Scheme for Drones and Drone Components.
• As per Civil Aviation Ministry the Production Linked Incentive scheme for drones and drone
components in September 2021 to promote the indigenous drone industry.
• The coverage of the scheme also includes developers of drone-related software.
Paris to ban e-scooters
• Paris banned e-scooters on its streets.
• The ban comes after months of intense debate on the subject as the number of accidents
involving e-scooters or trottinette has continued to rise in the past few years.
• The reason being that people are recklessly riding the battery-powered vehicles, flouting traffic
rules and causing severe accidents.
Webb telescope discovers oldest galaxies ever observed
• The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the four most distant galaxies ever observed,
one of which formed just 320 million years after the Big Bang when the universe was still in its
infancy.
• The galaxies date from 300 to 500 million years after the Big Bang more than 13 billion years ago
• The galaxy was named JADES-GS-z13-0 and was formed 320 million years after the Big Bang.
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Know About: James Webb Space Telescope

• The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, infrared-optimized space telescope set to
launch in 2021.
• It is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space
Agency (CSA), and is named after James E. Webb, who served as NASA administrator during the
1960s.
Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 60% Coverage Milestone
• Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 60% of rural households have access to clean drinking water
through taps.
• It added 23.4 million households in the fiscal year ended 2022-23.
• Of India’s total of 190.4 million rural households, 116 million now have a functioning water tap.
• Of India’s total of 190.4 million rural households, 116 million now have a functioning water tap.
Quick Facts: Jal Jeevan Mission
• It was announced by the PM Narendra Modi on 15th August, 2019
• Its aim is to provide all rural households with adequate quantity (55 lpcd) water of prescribed
quality in adequate pressure, on regular and long-term basis
• The overall financial commitment for Jal Jeevan Mission is INR 3600 billion (US $43.80 billion)
which makes it one of the largest welfare programmes in the world.
India Justice Report 2022: Karnataka Tops among 18 States
• In the recently released India Justice Report 2022 Karnataka topped among 18 large States in
delivery of justice.
• Tamil Nadu has ranked in second position; Telangana third.
• Uttar Pradesh is ranks lowest at 18.
• This report is based on overall data of 4 pillars of justice delivery namely Police, Judiciary, Prisons,
and Legal Aid.
'Mircha' rice of Bihar's West Champaran gets GI tag
• Mircha' rice of Bihar's West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag.
• The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
• The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.
• This rice is famous for its aroma, palatability and its aromatic chura (rice flakes) making qualities.
UP govt to set up UP Education Service Selection Commission
• The UP government has decided to set up UP Education Service Selection Commission for the
recruitment of teachers in the state.
• CM Yogi Adityanath gave necessary guidelines regarding the setting up of the autonomous
commission which will select teachers in secondary, higher and technical colleges in the state
• The new commission will also conduct the UP Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) exam.
Govt successfully conducts Social audits in all Gram Panchayats of J&K
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• Government has successfully conducted Social audits in all the 4291 Gram Panchayats of the UT
of Jammu and Kashmir to improve transparency and accountability in the implementation of
various Government schemes and programmes.
• The Department has also widened the ambit of Social audit in the UT by including SBM (G) and
PMAY (G) under its purview from 1st March, 2023.
Today History
• In 1919, India's first modern shipping company Scindia Steam Navigation's first ship 'Liberty'
started its journey.
• In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi reached Dandi from Sabarmati Ashram.
• In 1949,Bharat Scouts and Guides were established.
• In 1957, The first Communist ministry in a state was installed in Kerala.
• In 1979, First Naval Museum of India established in Bombay.
Finland joins NATO as 31st Ally
• Finland became NATO’s newest member today (4 April 2023), upon depositing its instrument of
accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the United States at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
• The Finnish foreign minister handed the accession document to the US secretary of state who
declared Finland a member.
• Finland's accession is a setback for Russia's Vladimir Putin.
• Skyroot Aerospace test-fires 3D-printed cryogenic engine
• Asian Development Bank cuts India GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for FY24
• International Day of Conscience: 5 April
• PhonePe launches e-commerce app Pincode on ONDC network
• India to buy Hellfire missiles and MK 54 torpedos from the USA
Skyroot Aerospace test-fires 3D-printed cryogenic engine
• Skyroot Aerospace, on 4 April 2023, successfully test-fired a 3D-printed cryogenic engine for a
record 200 seconds.
• The test of ‘Dhawan-II’ was carried out at a propulsion test facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, using
an indigenously developed mobile cryogenic engine test pad.
• Skyroot's 1st privately developed fully-cryogenic rocket engine, Dhawan-I was successfully test-
fired in Nov 2021.
Asian Development Bank cuts India GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for FY24
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 4 April 2023 slashed its estimate for India’s economic
growth for Financial Year (FY) 2024 to 6.4% from 7.2% forecast in December 2022.
• It estimates the growth rate to be 6.7 per cent in FY25.
• The report said that inflation will decrease to 5% in FY24 and further slow down to 4.5% in FY25
as inflationary pressures subside.
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Know About: Asian Development Bank (ADB)

• It is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966.
• The bank also maintains 31 field offices around the world to promote social and economic
development in Asia.
• From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now has 68 members.
• Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines
• Founded: 19 December 1966
• President: Masatsugu Asakawa (from 17 January 2020)
International Day of Conscience: 5 April
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) observes the International Day of Conscience every
year on 5 April to recognize the significance of the human conscience.
• The day promotes the need for the creation of peaceful and friendly relations and fundamental
freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, or religion.
• The theme for the year 2023 is "Building a Culture of Peace."
PhonePe launches e-commerce app Pincode on ONDC network
• PhonePe, on 4 April 2023, launched a new consumer-facing application, Pincode, which will be
integrated into India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) framework.
• Pincode is launching in six major categories, including grocery, food, pharma, electronics, home
decor, and fashion.
• Customers can search for stores by browsing categories and can have multiple carts at the same
time.
National Maritime Day: 5 April
• Every year, 5th April is celebrated as National Maritime Day in India to spread awareness about
international trade and the economy.
• The day also commemorate the maiden journey of India’s first commercial vessel from Bombay
to London.
• SS Loyalty, the commercial vehicle owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., marked its
journey from Bombay to London on 5th April 1919.
India to buy Hellfire missiles and MK 54 torpedos from the USA
• India announced the purchase of Hellfire missiles and Mark 54 anti-submarine Torpedoes from
the USA for its mh-60 Romeo multi-role helicopters in April 2023.
• It is also already inducted into the Indian Navy’s P-8I anti-submarine warfare and surveillance
planes.
• India and the US signed a Rs 16,000 crore deal to buy 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from
Lockheed Martin in 2020.
Hellfire missiles
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• The Hellfire missile is the primary 100-pound (45 kg) class air-to-ground precision weapon for the
armed forces of the United States.
• It was also developed for precision drone strikes against other target types, especially high-value
targets.
• The development of the Hellfire Missile System began in 1974.
• The AGM-114R "Romeo" Hellfire II entered service in 2012.
PNGRB amends norms to allow unified tariff for natural gas pipelines
• The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has amended its regulations to allow
unified tariffs for natural gas pipelines in April 2023.
• It has notified a levelized unified tariff of ₹73.93 per metric million British thermal units (MMBTU).
• It facilitates the development of gas markets and the vision of the government to increase gas
utilization in the country.
Second G20 Empower meeting begins in Thiruvananthapuram
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 2nd G20 Empower meeting in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 4 April 2023.
• It was launched under the theme “Women Empowerment: Win-win for Equality and Economy”.
• The meeting includes various side events that address important issues related to women's safety,
health, wages and insurance.
Bahrain launches 'Golden License' to attract major investment
• Bahrain launched the Golden License Initiative to encourage investment and job creation in the
country on 4 April 2023.
• It offers various benefits, including priority land allotment for investment and streamlined access
to government services such as business licensing and building permit approval.
• The license will also provide support from Tamkin and the Bahrain Development Bank
Bahrain
• Bahrain is an island country in Western Asia.
• It is situated on the Persian Gulf.
• It is the third-smallest nation in Asia after the Maldives and Singapore.
• It is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization.
• Capital: Manama
• Currency: Bahraini Dinar
• Population: 14.6 lakhs (2021)
• King: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
• Crown Prince & PM: Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
UP's Banarasi Paan, three other Varanasi-based goods receive GI Tag
• Uttar Pradesh's Benarasi Paan, on 4 April 2023, received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from
the government.
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• Banarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice were also awarded the
GI tag.
• More than 1,000 farmers would receive GI-approved user certificates after registering.
• With this addition, a total of 22 GI-tagged products belong to the Kashi region.
Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ members announce oil production reduction
• The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members including Saudi Arabia,
the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Algeria have announced voluntary oil production cuts exceeding one
million barrels per day from May 2023.
• They have described it as a precautionary measure aimed at supporting the stability of the oil
market.
• The decision was made after a drop in oil prices in March 2023.
Today's History
• In 1910, Sri Aurobindo left politics and reached Pondicherry.
• In 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.
• In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft
• In 1984, Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian Astronaut to go in space.
• In 1990, Lata Mangeshkar won 1989 Dada Saheb Phalke award.
• World Bank revises India's GDP growth forecast to 6.3 percent in FY24
• China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh
• Rajasthan Royals signs Fino Payments Bank as Digital Banking partner
• Anjali Sharma conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari
• Kenya to launch its first operational satellite on 10 April
China announces ‘renaming’ of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh
• To lay claim to areas inside the Indian territory, the Chinese government on 4 April 2023
announced it would “standardise” the names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Releasing a list of the 11 places along with a map that shows parts of Arunachal Pradesh that
China refers to as Zangnan.
• In 2017, the Chinese Ministry of Civilian Affairs put out a similar list of six places.
Rajasthan Royals signs Fino Payments Bank as Digital Banking partner
• Fino Payments Bank, in April 2023, announced that it has renewed its association with Rajasthan
Royals for season 16 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• The partnership is expected to provide innovative digital banking solutions to a wider audience.
• In 2023, Fino Bank is also powering a grassroots-level talent hunt called “Cricket Ka Ticket" to
discover India’s next cricketing superstar.
Anjali Sharma conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari
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• Anjali Sharma of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, in April 2023, became the first woman to
conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa wearing Luanchari.
• Lunachari is a traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh.
• She has also conquered Hanuman Tibba and Pahar Deo with a height of 6001 meters.
• Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s largest free-standing mountain.
Kenya to launch its first operational satellite on 10 April
• The Kenya Space Agency is set to launch the country's first operational earth observation satellite
on 10 April 2023.
• Taifa-1, or one nation in Swahili, is scheduled to be launched on April 10 on board the SpaceX
Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
• In 2018, Kenya launched its first experimental nanosatellite from the International Space Station.
Kenya
• Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah,
lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands.
• Chalbi Desert and Nyiri Desert are located in the country.
• Capital: Nairobi
• Currency: Kenyan Shilling
• Official languages: Swahili, English
• President: William Ruto
World Bank revises India's GDP growth forecast to 6.3 percent in FY24
• According to a report released on 4 April 2023 by the World Bank, India's Gross Domestic Product
(GDP) growth is predicted to slow down on April 1 to 6.3% from 6.6% in the fiscal year 2024.
• The World Bank estimated 2023 fiscal year's growth at 6.9%.
• It projected the current account deficit to narrow to 2.1% of gross domestic product for the current
fiscal year from an estimated 3% in 2022.
Know About: World Bank
• It is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of
low- and middle-income countries.
• It was established along with the International Monetary Fund at the 1944 Bretton Woods
Conference.
• President: David Malpass
• Founded: July 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
• Founders: John Maynard Keynes, Harry Dexter White
Mumbai to soon get fifty 24x7 Food Trucks across seven zones
• Mumbai city will soon get at least 50 food trucks that would function round the clock across all
seven zones in the city.
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• Each of the six zones can now operate as many as seven food trucks, and the seventh zone would
be permitted to operate eight food trucks.
• These food trucks can operate 24×7 and sell any kind of food and they would require permission
from health and fire brigade officials.
India-U.S. air exercise 'Cope India' to begin from 10 April
• The Air Forces of India and the U.S. are set to conduct the Cope India exercise from April 10 to 21,
2023 at the Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal, with Japan as an observer.
• The Indian Air Force is set to field its SU-30MKI, Rafale, and the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft.
• The Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) participated in Cope India as an observer for the
1st time in Dec 2018.
Legendary San Francisco drag performer Heklina passes away
• Legendary San Francisco drag performer Heklina, on 4 April 2023, passed away in London.
• She is also known as Stefan Grygelko.
• She became a fixture of the San Francisco drag community in 1996 hosting the popular weekly
series known as “Mother".
• In 2015, Heklina co-opened the San Francisco drag venue Oasis.
PM addresses 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infra
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 April 2023 addressed the 5th International Conference on
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023.
• CDRI is an international coalition of countries that aims to promote disaster-resilient
infrastructure.
• The theme of the conference for the year 2023 is ‘Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure’.
NASA announces four-member crew for lunar mission Artemis II
• The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
on 4 April 2023 announced the 4 astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II.
• The astronauts are Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman of NASA.
• The mission is scheduled to launch in November 2024 and will be the first crewed moon trip in
fifty years.
Rajasthan CM approves subsidy for first-ever women’s cooperative fund
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on 3 April 2023, approved a proposal for giving 8% interest
subsidy on loans obtained by the members of women’s self help groups (SHGs) from Mahila Nidhi.
• Mahila Nidhi is the State’s first-ever women’s cooperative fund.
• Established in Jaipur in August 2022, It is operated entirely by women and acts as a
complementary body with the formal banking system.
Telangana govt launches 'cool roof' policy to beat the heat
• Telangana government, on 3 April 2023, launched the 'cool roof' policy to reduce temperatures in
Hyderabad and other urban areas in the State.
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• In the first year, the State government has set a target to ‘cool roof’ an area of 7.5 square
kilometers, including 5 sq km in Hyderabad.
• Cool roofing can be implemented by using paints, tiles, or other materials to reflect sunlight.
Know About: Telangana
• It is a state in southern India.
• On 2 June 2014, the area was separated from the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is bordered by the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
• As of 2023, it is divided into 33 districts.
• Capital: Hyderabad
• CM: K. Chandrashekar Rao
• Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan
• Literacy: 72.80%
• Sex ratio (2011): 988/1000
• France invites PM Modi for Bastille Day Parade in July 2023
• Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia
• Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner to win first Miami Open title
• Bhutan King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in India on 3 day visit
• India, Netherlands hold 1st Ministerial-level meeting of JWG in Delhi
France invites PM Modi for Bastille Day Parade in July 2023
• France has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Paris as a guest at the annual Bastille
Day parade on 14 July 2023.
• PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to discuss several
major agreements including the Indo-Pacific region, nuclear power, and defense.
• Former PM Manmohan Singh was invited as the Bastille Day parade guest in 2009.
India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX 2023 begins in Colombo
• The 10th Edition of the annual India - Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime exercise SLINEX-2023 began
in Colombo on the 3 April 2023.
• The exercise is being conducted in two phases of three days each, the harbor phase and the sea
phase.
• The Indian Navy will be represented by INS Kiltan and INS Savitri, while the Sri Lankan Navy will
be represented by SLNS Vijayabahu and SLNS Samudura.
Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia
• The Georgia Assembly in the United States of America (USA) on 2 April 2023, passed a resolution
condemning Hinduphobia, making it the first American State to take such a legislative measure.
• Condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, the resolution said Hinduism is one of the
world's largest and oldest religions with over 1.2 billion adherents in over 100 countries.
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Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner to win first Miami Open title
• Daniil Medvedev beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner 7-5 6-3 to win the Miami Open on 3 April 2023 for his
fourth title of the year and 19th overall.
• The win marked his first-ever title win at the Miami Open.
• He has also increased his advantage over Novak Djokovic in the ATP year-end rankings by 600
points.
• The Miami Open is a professional tennis tournament held annually in Florida, United States.
The Miami Open Tennis Tournament
• The Miami Open is a tennis tournament held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida,
US.
• It is part of the men's ATP Tour Masters 1000 circuit, and part of the women's WTA 1000 circuit.
• The Miami Open is usually held between March and April.
• The first tournament was held in February 1985 in Florida.
• Since 2015, the international bank Itaú has been the presenting sponsor.
Bhutan King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in India on 3 day visit
• Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck 3 April 2023 arrived in India for a 3-day visit.
• He was received by External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar at the airport in New Delhi.
• During the visit, the King of Bhutan will meet with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
• The visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to review the bilateral cooperation.
Know About: Bhutan
• It is a landlocked country known for its monasteries and fortresses.
• It is also known locally as "Druk Yul" or "Land of the Thunder Dragon".
• Vajrayana Buddhism is the state religion and the Je Khenpo is the head of-state religion.
• Capital: Thimphu
• King: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
• Currencies: Bhutanese Ngultrum, Indian Rupee
• Official language: Dzongkha
India, Netherlands hold 1st Ministerial-level meeting of JWG in Delhi
• India and the Netherlands, on 3 April 2023, held their first Ministerial-level meeting of the Joint
Working Group (JWG) in New Delhi.
• The meeting was chiared by Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
• Both parties reviewed the progress of Indo-Dutch cooperation since the signing of the Strategic
Water Partnership in March 2022.
Netherlands
• It is a country in northwestern Europe.
• The Port of Rotterdam located in the Netherlands is the busiest seaport in Europe.
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• The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union, Eurozone, and G10.
• Capital: Amsterdam
• Official language: Dutch
• Monarch: Willem-Alexander
• Prime Minister: Mark Rutte
• Liberation Day: 5 May 1945
The 1st India-Central Asia Culture Ministers' meeting held on 3 April
• Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy virtually hosts the 1st India-Central Asia Culture Ministers’ Meet
on 3 April 2023.
• The Culture Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan also
participated in the meeting.
• The Ministers presented their perspective to take forward their leaders’ commitment to further
strengthening cultural cooperation in the region.
International Day of Mine Awareness: 4 April
• The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4
every year.
• The day aims to raise awareness about landmines, seek assistance for mine action work, and
advance toward removing them.
• The theme of the year 2023 is “Mine Action Cannot Wait” to spread the spotlight on the
contamination in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
SAIL achieves all-time best annual production in FY 2022-23
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has achieved the best-ever annual production during the
financial year 2022-23 ending on 31 March 2023.
• It is a Maharatna public sector unit under the Ministry of Steel, govt of India.
• The company recorded 19.409 Million Tonnes (MT) of hot metal and 18.289 MT of crude steel
production with a growth of 3.6% and 5.3% respectively.
Know About: SAIL
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a public sector undertaking under the govt of India.
• It is the largest government owned steel producer.
• SAIL operates and owns five integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro and
Burnpur (Asansol).
• It also owns a Ferro Alloy plant at Chandrapur.
• CEO: Soma Mondal (1 Jan 2021–)
Mahavir Jayanti: 4 April
• Mahavir Jayanti is going to be celebrated on April 4, 2023.
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• It celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara in Jainism.
• He was born on the 13th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
• He was born into the Ikshvaku dynasty as the son of King Siddhartha of Kundagrama and Queen
Trishala.
• He was named 'Vardhaman', meaning "One who grows".
Paradip Port handles highest ever annual traffic of 135.36 MMT in FY23
• The Paradip Port has handled its highest-ever annual traffic of 135.36 million metric tonnes (MMT)
in the 2022-23 financial year (FY).
• The port also recorded the highest-ever growth of 19.2 million tonnes (16.56%) of traffic in a single
financial year in its history.
• The Paradip Port offers the world’s cheapest cargo handling charge of Rs 13 per tonne.
World-famous 'Basohli Painting' from Jammu gets GI tagging
• The world-famous Basohli painting from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district obtained the
Geographical Indication (GI) Tag on 3 April 2023.
• The GI tag to a product, goods or speciality grants legal protection to the original producers and
prevents their unauthorised use by third parties.
• Basohli painting of Kathua is the first independent GI tagged product from Jammu region.
Nagaland to host B20 Conferences in North East Region from 4 April
• Nagaland’s capital Kohima will host Business-20 (B20) Conferences in the North East Region from
April 4-6, 2023.
• The conferences will be held in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and
North Eastern State governments for exploring partnerships among business communities.
• The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum representing the global business community.
Japan breaks with USA & western allies to buy Russian oil
• Japan has begun purchasing Russian oil at prices above the cap of $60-a-barrel in April 2023.
• According to the report, Japan got the US to agree to the exception.
• The report suggests that Japan is the only Group of Seven nation not to supply lethal weapons to
Ukraine, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was the last G-7 leader to visit Ukraine after Russia’s
invasion.
• Min of Finance issues gazette for Mahila Samman Saving Scheme
• Verstappen beats Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix
• Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
• Reserve Bank of India appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director
• Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan passes away at 63
Min of Finance issues gazette for Mahila Samman Saving Scheme
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• The Min. of Finance has issued gazette notifications for Mahila Samman Savings Certificates-
2023 scheme.
• The scheme has been made available at all the post offices across the country.
• The 2 year tenure scheme offers a fixed interest of 7.5 % interest compounded quarterly with
flexible investment and partial withdrawal options with a maximum ceiling of 2 lac Rs.
PM Modi inaugurates Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of CBI in New Delhi

• PM Modi inaugurated the newly constructed CBI offices in Shillong, Pune and Nagpur.
• He also released a Postage Stamp and Commemorative Coin marking the Diamond Jubilee
Celebration year of CBI.
• PM Modi also launched the Twitter handle CBI.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation was established by a resolution of the Ministry of Home
Affairs, Government of India dated 1st April 1963.
Know About: Reserve Bank of India
• It was established on 1 April 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the RBI Act, 1935
• It was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission
• It was nationalized in 1949
• It is the bank of India which regulates the monetary market in India
• First Governor: Sir Osborne Smith
• First Indian Governor: C.D. Deshmukh
• Current Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan passes away at 63
• He passed on 3rd April 2023.
• He was the Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court
• He served as the Chief Justice of Telangana, Hyderabad, and Chattisgarh High Courts and was
a judge of the Kerala High Court.
• He chaired the expert committee formed by the Kerala Forest Department to conduct field
studies.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix

• Max Verstappen, on 3 April 2023, beat Lewis Hamilton to win the Australian Grand Prix 2023.
• This is his 80th podium finish in F1, pulling him level with senna for seventh in the list.
• This victory was Verstappen's maiden win in Melbourne and Red Bull's first in Australia since
Sebastian Vettel's 2011 triumph.
Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium
• The Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Kerala had a fernarium set up inside the park.
• Ferns are part of the Epiphytic family.
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• Fern grows naturally in a soilless condition. The plants obtain water and nutrients through
leaching from trees.
• It has 52 varieties of ferns have already been planted in the new Fernarium.
Today's History
• In 1680, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj passed away at Raigarh fort.
• In 1857, Queen Victoria was declared Queen of India also.
• In 1966, the First Indian-made computer was commissioned on the Jadavpur University campus.
• In 1973, The first handheld mobile telephone call was made by an employee of Motorola, who
called AT&T's Bell Laboratories.
Reserve Bank of India appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director
• Neeraj Nigam has been appointed as Executive Director by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• He will be responsible for overseeing several departments including Consumer Education and
Protection, Financial Inclusion and Development, Legal, and Secretary.
• Before his promotion to ED, Nigam served as the head of the Bhopal Regional Office for the RBI.
Coco Gauff-Jessica Pegula win women’s doubles Miami Open title
• Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula on 2nd April 2023 became the first all-American duo to win the
Miami Open doubles title in 22 years after defeating Leylah Fernandez and Taylor Townsend 7-
6(6), 6-2 in the final.
• The last all-American team to win Miami was Mary Joe Fernandez and Zina Garrison in 1991.
A K Burman takes over as the Chairperson of FICCI Ladies Organisation

• Archana Khosla Burman takes over as the Chairperson of the Mumbai Chapter of the FICCI
Ladies Organisation on 1st April 2023.
• She has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 by the Indian Women's Convention.
• Archana Khosla Burman is a Founder Partner of VERTICES PARTNERS.
Ex Israel envoy to India appointed Executive Chairman of Haifa port

• The former Ambassador of Israel to India Ron Malka on 3rd April 2023 has been appointed as
Executive Chairman of Haifa Port Company (HPC).
• In July 2022, Gautam Adani's firm Adani Ports won the tender for the privatization of Israel's Haifa
Port along with its business local partner chemical and logistics group Gadot.
• The Port of Haifa is the second largest port in Israel.
Israel
• It is a Middle Eastern country located on the Mediterranean Sea.
• After a civil war between Palestinian Arab forces and the Yishuv, Israel declared independence
on 14 May 1948 at the termination of the British Mandate.
• Capital: Jerusalem
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• Prime minister: Benjamin Netanyahu

• Official language: Hebrew
• President: Isaac Herzog
Centre raises interest rates on small savings schemes except PPF.
• The rate of interest has been increased by 70 basis points which will be applicable from April 1,
2023.
• The revised interest rate is not applicable to the Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme.
• According to the revised rates, interest for the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been raised
from 8% to 8.2%. Similarly, Kisan Vikas Patra has been hiked from 7% to 7.2%.
• Former India all-rounder Salim Durani passes away at the age of 88
• ISRO successfully conducts test of RLV autonomous landing mission
• BoM inaugurates its first dedicated Branch for Start-ups in Pune
• Dr RG Patel appointed as expert member of ART and Surrogacy Board
• India's current account deficit narrows to 2.2% of GDP in 3rd quarter
Former India all-rounder Salim Durani passes away at the age of 88
• Former India cricketer Salim Durani passed away on 2 April 2023, at the age of 88.
• He was instrumental in India defeating England 2-0 in the historic five-match Test series in 1961-
62.
• He featured in 29 Test matches for team India and scored 1,202 runs with an average of 25.04.
• He picked up 75 wickets and 6/73 remained his best bowling figure in an inning.
ISRO successfully conducts test of RLV autonomous landing mission
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the Reusable Launch
Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka’s
Chitradurga on 2 April 2023.
• RLV is a space plane with a low lift-to-drag ratio requiring an approach at high glide angles that
necessitated a landing at high velocities of 350 km/h.
BoM inaugurates its first dedicated Branch for Start-ups in Pune
• Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), on 2 April 2023, inaugurated its first dedicated Branch for start-ups
in Pune, Maharashtra.
• The dedicated branch will provide all kinds of support to a startup during its growth journey.
• During the event Bank of Maharashtra signed an MoU with the Small Industries Development
Bank of India (SIDBI) venture capital for proactive financing of start-ups.
Dr RG Patel appointed as expert member of ART and Surrogacy Board
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• Renowned gynecologist and obstetrician, Dr. RG Patel, on 2 April 2023, was appointed as an
expert member of the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board by the
union health ministry.
• The board functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
• It was formed under the Assisted Reproductive Technology & Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
Malayalam novelist and short story writer Sarah Thomas passes away
• Noted short story writer and novelist Sarah Thomas passed away on 1 April 2023.
• She has written 17 novels and more than 100 short stories.
• She has won many awards, including the Kerala Sahitya Academy award.
• Sarah Thomas's novel 'Muripadukal' was made into a movie by PA Bakker called
'Manimuzhakkam'.
• Her novels Asthamayam, Pavizhamuthu, and Archana have also been adapted into films.
India's current account deficit narrows to 2.2% of GDP in 3rd quarter
• As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's current account deficit declined to USD 18.2 billion
of the Gross domestic product (GDP) in the December quarter of the fiscal year 2022-23.
• Net foreign portfolio investment reported inflows of $4.6 billion in the December quarter as
against an outflow of $5.8 billion in the third quarter of 2021-22.
Rajib K Mishra takes over as Chairman & Managing Director of PTC India
• Rajib K Mishra took over as the Chairman and Managing Director of Power Trading Corporation
of India (PTC ) Limited on 30 March 2023.
• He started working at PTC India Ltd. as the Executive Director in October 2011, overseeing
operations, business development, retail and advisory services.
• He later joined the PTC Board as the Director of Marketing and Business Development on
February 24, 2015.
Indian-origin Amit Kshatriya to head NASA's new Moon to Mars mission
• Indian-American software and robotics engineer, Amit Kshatriya, was appointed as the first head
of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA's) Moon to Mars Programme.
• The new office aims to carry out the agency’s human exploration activities on the Moon and Mars
for the benefit of humanity.
• He has previously served as the director of the Space Launch System, Orion.
Know About: NASA
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S.
federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space
research.
• NASA supports the International Space Station and oversees the development of the Orion
spacecraft.
• Founder: Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
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US Senate confirms Richard Verma as Deputy Secretary of State
• Indian-American lawyer Richard Verma, in March 2023, was appointed as the Deputy Secretary
of State for Management and Resources by the US Senate.
• He is currently working as the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.
• He previously served as the US ambassador to India, where he held the position from 2015 to 2017.
Vice Admiral SJ Singh takes charge as new Vice Chief of Indian Navy
• Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on 01
Apr 2023.
• He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Pune, and was commissioned in 1986 in the
Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
• In recognition of his distinguished service, the Flag Officer was awarded the Nao Sena Medal in
2009, and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020.
Know About: Indian Navy
• It is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy.
• The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy.
• As of March 2023, It has a fleet of 150 ships and submarines and 300 aircraft.
• Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
• Motto: "Shaṁ No Varunaḥ"
2nd G20 Employment Working Group meeting begins in Guwahati, Assam
• The second G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting began on 3 April 2023 in Guwahati,
Assam.
• The Summit will focus on three critical areas of global skill gaps; gig and platform economy and
social protection and sustainable financing of social security.
• Foreign delegates, members from 19 member countries, and guest countries participate in the
event.
Sheenu Jhawar becomes the first woman President of TiE Rajasthan
• The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) Rajasthan, on 2 April 2023, announced Dr. Sheenu Jhawar as its
new President for the two-year term 2023-2025.
• She is the first woman in the 21 years history of TiE Rajasthan to assume this responsibility.
• She replaced Dr. Ravi Modani who has been heading the organization since 2021.
Rajasthan govt approves proposal to set up 3 new medical colleges
• Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on 2 April 2023, approved a proposal to set up three new
medical colleges in the state.
• The three new medical colleges will be established in Pratapgarh, Jalore, and Rajsamand.
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• As per an official statement, each medical college will be constructed at the cost of Rs 250 crores.
EU's population projected to drop by 6 pc by 2100: Eurostat
• As per the 2023 population projections by Eurostat, the European Union's population will decrease
by 6% between 1 Jan 2022 & 1 Jan 2100.
• The EU's population is projected to peak at 453 million people in 2026, before decreasing to a
projected level of 420 million in 2100.
• The proportion of children and young people is projected to decrease from 20% at the beginning
of 2022 to 18% by 2100.
Italian government seeks to ban English in official communication
• Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party has introduced new legislation which proposes
a fine of up to Euro 100,000 for using any foreign language, especially English, in official
communication.
• It also prohibits the use of English in official documentation, including "acronyms and names" of
job roles in companies operating in the country.
International Affairs-I:
• Poland to be the first NATO country to provide fighter jets to Ukraine
• Li Qiang confirmed as China’s new Premier by the Chinese Parliament
• Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first submarine base of Bangladesh ‘BNS Sheikh
Hasina’ at Pekua in Cox’s Bazar
• Egypt joins BRICS bank as a new member
• US and UK to provide nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
International Affairs-II:
• Egypt joins BRICS bank as a new member
• North Korea tests underwater nuclear-capable attack drone
• Sri Lanka’s Bank opens an Indian rupee-denominated Nostro account
• Sri Lanka will be the first country in Asia to undergo a governance diagnostic exercise by the
International Monetary Fund.
• Tropical Cyclone Freddy hit the coast of Southern Africa
National Affairs-I:
• India installs world's first bamboo barrier in Maharashtra
• PM Modi unveils the world's longest railway platform in Hubballi-Dharwad
• Rajasthan becomes the first State to pass the Right to Health Bill
• PM Modi inaugurates 118 Km long Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project
• Mauganj became the 53rd district of Madhya Pradesh
National Affairs-II:
• Bihar has the lowest literacy rate followed by Arunachal and Rajasthan
• The first Labour 20 meeting was held in Amritsar on 19-20 March
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• Central Railway achieves 100% electrification of the entire broad gauge

• India hosted SCO Tourism Ministers' meeting in Varanasi on March 17-18
• ‘Call Before You Dig’ app launched by PM Modi
Defence News-I:
• Indo-France joint exercise FRINJEX-23 commenced on 7 March in Kerala
• Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft participated in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23'
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self-Defence
Force (JASDF)
• Anti-submarine craft INS Androth launched in Kolkata
• The biennial exercise 'La Perouse' began in Indian Ocean Region
Defence News -II:
• President Murmu presents the 'President’s Colour' to INS Dronacharya
• INS Trikand participated in International Maritime Exercise 2023
• Joint India-Singapore exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra' concluded at Jodhpur
• Indian Navy successfully undertook MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile)
• Indian Army, and Air Force conducted joint drills 'Vayu Prahar' along LAC
Sports-I:
• Karnataka beat Meghalaya to win Santosh Trophy after 54 years
• India's trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman wins bronze medal in Doha
• Craig Fulton appointed new Chief Coach of the Indian men's hockey team
• Mumbai Indians win inaugural Women's Premier League title 2023
• Asia's longest-ever cycle race flagged off from Srinagar in J&K
Sports-II:
• Indian Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden of Australia have won the Indian Wells doubles title
• Manu Bhaker wins 25m Pistol Bronze in ISSF World Cup 2023
• Virat Kohli becomes the 2nd-highest run scorer against Australia
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the Swiss Open doubles title
• India clinches both men's and women's titles of Asian Kho Kho Championship
Books and Authors
• Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveils a book, ‘India’s Vaccine Growth Story’
• SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian, released a book titled India’s Struggle for Independence
– Gandhian Era.
• Jagdeep Dhankhar released the book ‘Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality’
• Rachna Bisht Rawat released book 'Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform'
• A book ‘War and Women’ on war crimes released at UNHRC Session
Government Policies and Schemes-I:
• Govt to develop mega textile parks in 7 states under PM MITRA scheme
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• Union govt notified a hike in wage rates under the MGNREGA for the 2023-24 financial year.
• Govt held 1st consultation on Digital India Act to replace IT Act 2000
• Centre launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme to benefit enterprises
• Hardeep Singh Puri launches Swachhotsav under Swachh Bharat Mission
Government Policies and Schemes-II:
• Govt approves ‘vibrant village program’ for comprehensive development
• Union govt launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)
• Union govt announces 10% reservation in CISF for former Agniveers
• Union Minister Giriraj Singh initiates 'Captive Employment' Scheme
• CCEA approves MSP for Raw Jute at 5,050 rupees per quintal for 2023-24
Banking Affairs:
• Hello Ujjivan app wins the prestigious 13th Aegis Graham Bell Awards
• RBI launches Mission ‘Har Payment Digital’ to promote digital payments
• HDFC Mutual Fund files for India's first Sovereign Green Bond
• RBI imposes monetary penalties on HDFC, and IGH Holdings for non-compliance
• RBI imposes a monetary penalty of ₹30 lakh on Karur Vysya Bank
Appointments-I:
1. Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla to head Sashastra Seema Bal
2. Savlon India names Sachin Tendulkar as world’s first ‘Hand Ambassador’
3. Nephiu Rio Took Oath As Nagaland Chief Minister For Fifth Term
4. BPCL appoints G Krishnakumar as its Chairman and Managing Director
5. Chinese Parliament elected President Xi Jinping for the third time
Appointments-II:
• Lt Gen HS Sahi assumes command of Spear Corps in Dimapur
• Hindustan Unilever Ltd. appoints Rohit Jawa as its new CEO & MD
• Luxor appoints Virat Kohli as its Brand Ambassador
• Lt Gen Daljit Singh takes over as the military’s top doctor
• Lalit Kumar Gupta appointed as CMD of Cotton Corporation of India
Obituaries:
1. Former Chief Justice of India A.M. Ahmadi passed away
2. Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore passes away
3. Renowned filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar passes away
4. Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar passes away
5. Former union minister Satyabrata Mookherjee passes away
Awards & Honours-I:
1. Mirabai Chanu wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of The Year for 2022
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2. Tamil writer Sivasankari gets selected for Saraswati Samman

3. Tiruchirappalli Airport rated the best airport as per ACI-ASQ Awards 2022
4. The Abel Prize for mathematics has been awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli
5. Shaktikanta Das conferred with the ‘Governor of the year’ Award 2023
Awards & Honours-II:
• ACF confers Grandmaster D Gukesh with a Player-of-the-Year award
• Health and Family Welfare Ministry received Porter Prize 2023
• Special literary award conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
• India wins Golden & Silver Star at 'Golden City Gate Tourism Awards'
• Ratan Tata was appointed to the ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service
• IMF approves 15.6 billion dollar support package for Ukraine
• India and Malaysia announce trade in Indian Rupees
• PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express between Bhopal and New Delhi
• ITBP wins 13th All India Police Commando Competition
• Sri Lanka fails to qualify directly to ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
IMF approves 15.6 billion dollar support package for Ukraine
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $15.6 billion support package for Ukraine
to assist the country’s economic recovery.
• The loan is part of a broader $115 billion international support package to help the country meet
urgent funding needs.
• Extended Fund Facility is the first major financing program approved by the IMF for a country
involved in a large-scale war.
India and Malaysia announce trade in Indian rupees
• India and Malaysia have agreed to settle trade in the Indian rupees, the Ministry of External Affairs
announced on April 1, 2023.
• The Reserve Bank of India in July 2022 allowed the settlement of international trade in Indian
currency.
• India International Bank of Malaysia (IIBM) has operationalized this mechanism by opening a
special Rupee Vostro account through Union Bank of India
Malaysia
• It is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo.
• It shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore,
Vietnam, and Indonesia.
• The country achieved independence on 31 August 1957.
• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Official language: Malay
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• Monarch:Abdullah
• Prime Minister: Anwar Ibrahim
PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express between Bhopal and New Delhi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the new Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express on April 1,
2023 from the Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
• This is the 11th Vande Bharat Express train which will cover a 708 km distance in around seven
hours.
• The Habibganj railway station was renamed Rani Kamalapati station in November 2021 in honor
of the famous Gond queen of Bhopal.
Sri Lanka fails to qualify directly to ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
• Sri Lanka failed to directly qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup following its defeat against New
Zealand on 31 Mar'23.
• With the series defeat, Sri Lanka has been eliminated from finishing in the top eight of the ICC
Super League in which the top eight teams have direct qualification for the world cup.
• It will have to play now World Cup qualifiers which will be held in Zimbabwe in June 2023.
ITBP wins 13th All India Police Commando Competition
• The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has won the 13th edition of the All India Police Commando
Competition (AIPCC) 2023, organized by the National Security Guard (NSG).
• 24 top commando teams from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and State Police Forces
have participated in the competition.
• The 11-day competition was between March 21-31, 2023.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• It is a border patrol organization of India deployed along its borders with Tibet Autonomous
Region, China.
• It is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces, established in 1962 in the aftermath of the
Sino-Indian War of 1962.
• Balbir Singh was the first head of the ITBP.
• Motto: "Valour, Steadfastness and Commitment"
• Director General: Anish Dayal Singh
Kolkata man becomes world's 1st to catch fungal infection from a plant
• A 61-year-old plant mycologist in Kolkata has become the world's first person to be diagnosed
with a fungal disease, that usually affects plants.
• The research published on Science Direct reveals that silver leaf is a fungal disease of trees caused
by the fungal plant pathogen Chondrostereum purpureum.
• The pathogen enters the human body through damaged skin and the respiratory tract.
Coal India crosses FY23 production target of 700 MT
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• Coal India Ltd. (CIL) on 31 March 2023 announced that it has crossed the annual coal production
target of 700 million tonnes (MT) in 2022-23.
• As of March 31, the company produced 700.4 MT of coal, up 13% over 619.8 MT on the same date
in 2022.
• The production increased by 81 MT year-on-year in Financial Year 2023.
• Its overburden removal (OBR) rose to 1,651.7 million cubic meters in 2023.
Know About: Coal India Limited
• It is an Indian central public sector undertaking under the govt of India.
• It is the largest government-owned-coal-producer in the world.
• It contributes around 82% to the total coal production in India.
• In 2011, It was conferred the Maharatna status by the Government.
• Founded: 1975
• Headquarters: Kolkata
• Chairman & MD: Pramod Agarwal
Union govt launches 5 year plan to benefit 5 Crore non-literates
• The union govt, in March 2023, launched a new scheme 'New India Literacy Programme' to literate
people above 15 years of age.
• It was launched with a financial outlay of over 1000 crore rupees for implementation during the
financial year 2022-23 to 2026-27.
• It aims to provide literacy to five crore individuals in the age group of 15 years and above who are
currently unable to read or write.
RBI Foundation Day: 1 April
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)is India's central bank and regulatory body responsible for
regulation of the Indian banking system.
• It was founded on 1 April 1935 to respond to economic troubles after the First World War.
• The bank was set up based on the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission in 1926.
• The RBI was nationalised on 1 January 1949.
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Odisha Day or Utkal Divas: 1 April
• Odisha Day or Utkal Divas marks the formation of the Odisha state on April 1, 1936.
• Every year on this day, the state celebrates with cultural programs, parades, and flag-hoisting
ceremonies.
• Ancient temples, such as the Jagannath Puri Temple and the Sun Temple of Konark are located
in the state.
• In 2023, on April 1, Odisha is celebrating its 88th foundation day.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches "School Chalo Abhiyan 2023" on april 1
• Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on 1 April 2023, launched the “School Chalo Abhiyan
2023" in Lucknow.
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• It aims to ensure 100 percent enrolment in primary and upper primary schools under the Uttar
Pradesh Basic Education Council.
• The state government runs the campaign every year and in 2022 it was launched from the
aspirational district Shravasti.
Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha unveils statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram
• Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on 31 March 2023 unveiled the statue of Tripura’s king Maharaja Bir
Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Agartala, Tripura.
• The statue of the king is installed at the Zero Milestone near Masjid Patti in Agartala Kaman
Chowmuhani.
• Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore, popularly known as the "Modern Architect of Tripura" was born on
19th August of 1908 in Tripura.
Know About: Tripura
• It is a hilly state in northeast India and bordered on 3 sides by Bangladesh.
• It is divided into 8 districts and 23 sub-divisions.
• It has 19 different tribal communities.
• Capital: Agartala
• Official flower: Ceylon ironwood
• Languages: Bengali, Kokborok
• Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
• Chief Minister: Manik Saha
• Literacy (2013): 94.65%
• Sex ratio (2023): 967/1000
Weekly Notes (27 March-1 April): Business and Economy
• India's agricultural exports grow by 6.04% during April-Jan 2022-23
• Government introduces surcharge for Gpay, other payment apps
• EPFO marginally hikes interest rate on deposits to 8.15%
• India's overall exports cross all time high of USD 750 billion
• YES Bank issues first electronic bank guarantee with NeSL
• Canara Bank's stake in Commercial Indo Bank LLC sold to SBI for 121 cr
Weekly Notes (27 March- 1 April): Appointments
• Rudrendra Tandon appointed India's next Ambassador to Greece
• Tata Power re-appoints Praveer Sinha as CEO & MD for four years
• Sheikh Khaled named as crown prince of Abu Dhabi
• Justice T S Sivagnanam appointed acting chief justice of Calcutta HC
• Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as Vice-President of UAE
• SpiceJet’s Ajay Singh takes over as ASSOCHAM President
Weekly Notes (27 March-1 April): State Affairs
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• Haryana police awarded first rank in implementation of CCTNS

• Karnataka notifies 10% EWS quota
• Tamil Nadu to observe Vaikom Satyagraha centenary
• Assam govt. distributes ₹64 crore as special incentive to tea estates
• Manipur govt to house Myanmar refugees at designated centers
• WB approves $363 million loan to Karnataka for rural water supply
• Rajasthan Statehood Day: 30 March
Weekly Notes (27 March-1 April): National Affairs
• Sarbananda Sonowal launches Sagar-Setu app of National Marine Portal
• NTPC registers highest ever power generation of 400 BU in FY2023
• Second ETWG group meeting to be held in Gandhinagar from 2 April
• Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
• World’s first 7.2 metre high-rise train set on trial in Delhi-Jaipur
• The 2nd G20 IWG meeting to take place in Visakhapatnam on 28 March
Weekly Notes (27 March-1 April): International Affairs
• UAE to host third ICAO Conference on Aviation & Alternative Fuels
• UK signs deal to join trade pact with 11 Asia and Pacific nations
• Saudi Arabia becomes SCO's dialogue partner
• Tanzania announces outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease
• United Arab Emirates launches National Genome Strategy
• Russia fires supersonic anti-ship missile at mock target
• Egypt joins BRICS bank as new member
Weekly Notes (27 March-1 April): Sports
• IOC finally makes Lashinda Demus a 2012 Olympics champion
• Aravindh Chithambaram wins Delhi International Open chess title
• Shakib Al Hasan surpasses Southee to become the top T20I wicket-taker
• BCCI signs Herbalife as its official partner for upcoming IPL edition
• Bharali Bedabrate bags bronze in World Youth Championships
• First Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 concludes
• Sarbananda Sonowal launches Sagar-Setu app of National Marine Portal
• NTPC registers highest ever power generation of 400 BU in FY2023
• India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking Services
• Rudrendra Tandon appointed India's next Ambassador to Greece
• UAE to host third ICAO Conference on Aviation & Alternative Fuels.
Orient Electric appoints Rajan Gupta as MD and CEO
• Orient Electric Limited on 31 March 2023 announced the appointment of Rajan Gupta as its
managing director and CEO.
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• He will succeed Rakesh Khanna.

• He joins Orient Electric from Hathway cable and Datacom where he was the MD and CEO, and
chairman of the board.
• He has over 25 years of experience across various aspects of management, digital transformation,
sales, and in marketing.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches Sagar-Setu app of National Marine Portal
• Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on 31 March 2023
launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine) ‘Sagar-Setu’.
• The app will enable features like Login Module, Certification, and Track & Trace, etc.
• It will provide real-time information on activities that are generally not within reach of the
importer, exporter, and customs broker.
NTPC registers highest ever power generation of 400 BU in FY2023
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited on 31 March 2023 announced that it
recorded the highest-ever power generation of 400 billion units (BU) in 2022-23.
• In the current fiscal, the company registered a growth of 24.24% in a non-fossil portfolio.
• NTPC Ltd. has set an ambitious goal of reaching half its installed capacity through Renewable
Energy (RE) by 2032.
Second ETWG group meeting to be held in Gandhinagar from 2 April
• The 2nd Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is set
to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from April 2-4, 2023.
• Over 100 delegates representing G20 member countries will participate in the event.
• Delegates will also visit Gift City, Dandi Kutir and Modhera Sun Temple.
• The 1st ETWG Meeting was held in Bengaluru from Feb. 5-7, 2023.
4th Defence cooperation meet between India & Philipines held in Delhi
• 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India and the Philippines was held
in New Delhi on March 31, 2023.
• Both nations agreed to reaffirm their commitment to implement the 2006 agreement concerning
defence cooperation.
• Both sides also agreed to initiate measures to enhance cooperation in Defence Industry and
Technology domain.
India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking Services
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with Airtel, announced the launch of WhatsApp
Banking Services for IPPB customers in New Delhi on 31 March 2023.
• It will enable IPPB customers to seamlessly connect with the bank on WhatsApp and effortlessly
avail of a host of banking services, including doorstep service requests, locating the nearest Post
Office, and much more.
Know About: India Post Payments Bank
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• It is a division of India Post which is under the Ministry of Communications of the Govt of India.
• The pilot project of IPPB was inaugurated on 30 January 2017 at Raipur and Ranchi.
• The first phase of the bank with 650 branches and 3,250 post offices as access points were
inaugurated on 1 September 2018.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• CEO: J. Venkatramu (29 Oct 2020–)
Rudrendra Tandon appointed India's next Ambassador to Greece
• Rudrendra Tandon was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Greece on 31 March 2023.
• He is a 1994 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, presently serving as Additional Secretary
in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• In September 2020 Rudrendra Tandon assumed charge as India’s Ambassador to Afghanistan.
• He also served as India’s Ambassador to ASEAN Secretariat in 2018.
Greece
• It is a country located in southeastern Europe.
• It is considered the cradle of Western civilization.
• It was the tenth member to join the European Communities (precursor to the European Union)
and has been part of the Eurozone since 2001.
• It has 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Capital: Athens
• President: Katerina Sakellaropoulou
• Prime Minister: Kyriakos Mitsotakis
UAE to host third ICAO Conference on Aviation & Alternative Fuels
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 31 March 2023, won the bid to host the third edition of the
Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and
Alternative Fuels.
• It was announced during the meeting of the Council held at the ICAO headquarters Montreal in
Canada.
• The conference is organized every seven years.
Centre unveils foreign trade policy, aims $2 trillion exports by 2030
• Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on 31 March 2023, launched the Foreign
Trade Policy 2023.
• It outlines the vision to take India's goods and services exports to $2 trillion by 2030.
• It also focuses on emerging areas like dual-use high-end technology items, facilitating e-
commerce export, and collaborating with States and Districts for export promotion.
Public procurement from GeM portal crosses Rs 2 lakh crore
• Union govt on 31 March 2023 announced that Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has crossed
Gross Merchandise Value of Rs 2 lakh crore in 2022–23.
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• To create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers, GeM started
as an online platform for public procurement in the country on August 9, 2016, under the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal
• It is an online platform for public procurement in India.
• It was launched on August 9, 2016, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of
India to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers.
• The present Chief Executive Officer of GeM is Prashant Kumar Singh.
• It replaced the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D) portal in 2016.
Haryana police awarded first rank in implementation of CCTNS
• Haryana Police was awarded the first position among all major state police in the implementation
of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS).
• An Annual Conference on Good Practices in CCTNS/Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
was organized by the National Crime Records Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs in New
Delhi to recognize the implementation of CCTNS.
Know About: Haryana
• Haryana is a North Indian state surrounding New Delhi on 3 sides.
• The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, located in the state, features 1,600 species.
• It was carved out of the former state of East Punjab on 1 Nov 1966 on a linguistic basis.
• Capital: Chandigarh
• Chief minister: Manohar Lal Khattar
• Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
• Sex ratio (2021): 926/1000
• Legislative Assembly: 90 seats
Ex-US President Donald Trump indicted by grand jury in hush money case
• Former US President Donald Trump was charged over hush money payments made to a porn star
just before the 2016 presidential election.
• A grand jury has voted to indict him after investigating a $130,000 pay-out to Stormy Daniels in
an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair.
• He is the first serving or former US president to face a criminal charge.
China reports a third human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu
• China recorded the year 2023's first and overall third human infection with the H3N8 strain of bird
flu in March 2023.
• A 56-year-old woman in Zhongshan tested positive for the virus after being exposed to live
poultry.
• Earlier in 2022, a four-year-old boy from Henan became the first known human to be infected
with H3N8.
• The virus spreads through poultry, horses, dogs, pigs, and seals.
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Awards and Honours Current Affairs ................................................................................. 4
Banking Current Affairs ....................................................................................................... 8
Committees and Recommendations ................................................................................. 16
Days and Events Current Affairs ........................................................................................25
International Current Affairs .............................................................................................. 31
Appointments Current Affairs ............................................................................................53
Science and Technology Current Affairs ......................................................................... 65
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Sri Lanka's National Poson Week begins
• In Sri Lanka, the National Poson Week begins today.
• The Poson festival will be held till 6th of June and will center around Mihinthalaya,
Thanthirimalaya and the Anuradhapura Sacred City.
• The festival celebrates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Emperor Ashoka’s son Arahat
Mahinda in 236 BC.
Kheer Bhawani Mela 2023 organised in Kashmir Valley
• Kheer Bhawani Mela 2023 was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir on 29 May 2023.
• The Kheer Bhawani Mela is an annual festival celebrated by both Kashmiri Pandits and locals of
the Kashmir valley.
• The festival is held on Jyeshtha Ashtami and is considered sacred by the Kashmiri Pandits
community.
• The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended the event.
Nepal celebrates Bhoto Jatra
• It is part of a month-long chariot procession known as Rato Machhindranath Jatra.
• It originates at Pulchok where chariot made of wood without use of iron nail is created and the
procession ends at Jwalakhel.
• In thei a lost & found bejeweled Nepali vest bhoto of Rato Machchindranath is displayed to the
public to find its "rightful owner" in accordance with the legend and as per tradition.
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Jio Institute's Guruswami Ravichandran receives ASME Timoshenk Medal
• Jio Institutes Scientist Dr.Guruswami Ravichandran has been named the recipient of the
prestigious 2023 Timoshenko Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• The Timoshenko Medal was established in 1957 in recognition of distinguished contributions to
the field of applied mechanics.
• Guruswami Ravichandran is the founding Provost of Jio Institute.
RINL presented with prestigious 'Greentech Safety Award 2023'
• Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has won the GreenTech Safety Award 2023 under the Safety
Excellence category for improving workplace safety in 2022-23.
• RINL was praised by the jury members for using drone technology to inspect high-rise structures
and chimneys.
• It was awarded for its commitment to corporate citizenship, transparent accountability, and
strategic sustainability.
Goan writer Damodar Mauzo gets 57th Jnanpith Award
• Damodar Mauzo has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor on 29
May 2023.
• He is a short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani.
• He is the 2nd Goan to receive the award, after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008.
• His 25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English.
• Mauzo's famous novel 'Karmelin' received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983.
IIFA Awards 2023 announced: I
• Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the International
Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2023 held in Abu Dhabi.
• Kamal Haasan was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award at the IIFA
2023.
• Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva won many awards at the IIFA 2023 including Best Film, Best
Playback Singer (Female), and Best Playback Singer (Male).
IIFA Awards 2023 announced: II
• R. Madhavan won the award for Best Director at the IIFA 2023 for his film Rocketry: The Nambi
Effect.
• Babil Khan won the award for Best Debut (male) for his performance in the movie Qala.
• The award for Best Debut (Female) was presented to Khushali Kumar for her performance in
Dhoka Around the Corner.
• Anil Kapoor won the award for Best Supporting Actor (male) for the movie Jug Jugg Jeeyo.
Haleon's "Know Your MiND" campaign sets Guinness World Record
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• Haleon, home to World's number 1 Multivitamin Brand1 Centrum, created a Guinness World
Record for 'The Largest Online Video Album of People Saying the Same Sentence' under the
'Know Your MiND' Campaign led by team Centrum.
• It focuses on raising awareness about the daily nutritional requirements of women and the related
long-term health implications.
Department of Animal Husbandry, Chandigarh bags Skoch Silver Award
• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Chandigarh got Skoch SILVER Award 2023
for e-Governance for the computerization of medical records of livestock being treated by the
department.
• This is the first of its kind project in the country.
• The main objective of the application is to facilitate animal owners' online registration of their
animals for treatment.
Bulgarian Writer Georgi Gospodinov Wins International Booker Prize
• Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel were named winners of the
International Booker Prize with the novel "Time Shelter" -- a first for a book in Bulgarian.
• The prestigious award recognises works of fiction from around the world that have been
translated into English and the £50,000 ($62,000) prize is split equally between the author and
the translator.
3 Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with UN's Dag Hammarskjold medal
• Three Indian UN peacekeepers will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal
for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
• BSF personnel head Constables Shishupal Singh and Samwali Ram Vishnoi, who served with the
Organization Stabilization Mission in the Congo and Shaber Taher Ali, who was employed in a
civilian capacity with the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq.
N. Chandrasekaran Receives France's Highest Civilian Award
• Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has been given France's highest civilian award
Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur for his contributions to strengthening the trade relationship
between India and France.
• In 2023, Tata Group-owned Air India had inked a multi-billion dollar deal with Airbus to buy 250
aircraft from Airbus.
• The award was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802.
Akashvani Guwahati jointly bags 2nd rank in National Water Awards 2022
• Regional News Unit of Akashvani Guwahati secures second place in the Best Media category at
the National Water Awards 2022.
• The award recognizes their efforts in promoting water resources conservation and management
through awareness programs and interactive discussions.
• Their efforts in water conservation include awareness programs. This marks their first win in this
prestigious category.
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Gauri bags Best Long Documentary Award at SA Film Festival of Montreal

• The documentary “Gauri”, directed by Kavitha Lankesh, has received the “Best Long Documentary
Award” at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal 2023.
• The film is about journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, who was assassinated in 2017, and the
current political crisis in India.
• The Kabir Centre for Arts and Culture in Montreal organized the 13th South Asian Film Festival of
Montreal.
Sanika Lahane wins The International Glamour Project Mrs. India 2023
• Sanika Lahane from Mumbai, India, has been crowned the 1st Place Winner of The International
Glamour Project Mrs India 2023.
• She was sashed by Ms. International World, India - Shilpa Adam and crowned by the talented
actress Minissha Lamba.
• The event was organized by The International Glamour Project Founder and Managing Director
Dr. Swaroop Puranik and was hosted by Dr. Akshata Prabhu.
Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar gets Govind Swarup Award 2023
• Professor Jayant Narlikar, a prominent astrophysicist, has been awarded the Astronomical
Society of India (ASI) Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement award on 12 May 2023 in Pune
Maharashtra.
• The award recognizes Narlikar's significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.
• The award aims to promote the study of astronomy and related sciences in India.
'Writing with Fire' Wins Peabody Award in Documentary Category
• "Writing with Fire," an Oscar-nominated documentary, has been honored with the prestigious Peabody Award in the
documentary category.
• It has been directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh
• The documentary revolves around the only women-led newspaper in India- Khabar Lahariya, and
how it transitions into digital journalism
• The Peabody announced the 35 selected winners for the year 2022
Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz share fiction Pulitzer Prize
• The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded to two novels Barbara Kingsolver's "David Copperfield,"
and Hernan Diaz's "Trust".
• Beverly Gage's "G-Man," was given the Pulitzer for biography.
• "His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice," by Robert Samuels
and Toluse Olorunnipa, won for general nonfiction.
At 97, socialist Ramkishan becomes Man of the Century
• Former Lok Sabha MP Pandit Ramkishan was honoured with the title of Shatabdi Purush (Man of
the Century) in New Delhi on 7 May 2023.
• He was elected once to the Lok Sabha – in 1977 – and four times to Rajasthan Assembly – in 1962,
1967, 1974 and 1990.
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• The award was presented to him during the birth centenary celebrations of renowned socialist
thinker and parliamentarian Madhu Limaye.
Michael Douglas to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
• Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas will be felicitated with an honorary Palme d’Or at the
76th Cannes Film Festival.
• Douglas will be recognised for his brilliant career as well as his contribution to cinema, the festival
organisers said in a statement.
• The festival will pay a tribute to the actor during the opening ceremony on May 16, 2023.
Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize
• Maria Stepanova has been awarded the prestigious Leipzig Book Prize for European
Understanding in 2023.
• The Russian-Jewish author, whose novel In Memory of Memory explores Stalinism and the fall of
the Soviet Union, was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2021.
• She was honored in Leipzig for her volume of poetry, Girls Without Clothes.
Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prize
• Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists have been named as the winners of the United
Nations premier prize for press freedom.
• The three winners are, Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Narges Mohammadi.
• The U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization World Press Freedom Prize is named
for Guillermo Cano, a Colombian journalism who was assassinated in Bogota in 1986.
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Razorpay launches “Turbo UPI”
• Fintech major Razorpay has launched Turbo UPI in partnership with Axis Bank and the National
Payments Council of India (NPCI).
• The new product will allow customers of online merchants to make UPI payments directly without
getting redirected to a third-party UPI app during checkout.
• The move comes after Paytm last week launched a similar product called "UPI SDK".
Axis Bank unveils Sarathi platform for easy PoS onboarding of merchant
• Axis Bank has launched 'Sarathi', a digital onboarding platform aimed at simplifying the process
for merchants to adopt Electronic Data Capture (EDC) or Point of Sale (PoS) terminals.
• With Sarathi, merchants can complete the onboarding process in just four simple steps, ensuring
a seamless experience.
• Sarathi enables live video verification, thus, eliminating the need for field verification.
Google Pay launches RuPay credit cards support on UPI in India
• Google Pay, on 23 May 2023 launched RuPay credit cards support on UPI in India.
• The company has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to bring the
feature to its customers.
• Users can link their RuPay credit cards with the Google Pay app.
• Launched in June 2017, the RuPay credit cards enable secured payments for purchasing goods
and services.
Kotak Mutual Fund launches Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund
• Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, on 23 May 2023, launched an open-ended scheme
called Kotak Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund.
• The new fund aims to track the performance of the top 30 companies within the Nifty 200,
selected based on their Normalized Momentum Score.
• The NFO for this scheme will open on May 25 and will close on June 8, 2023.
RBI to pay Rs 87416-crore dividend to govt for FY23
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a surplus transfer of Rs 87,416 crore to the
government for the fiscal year 2022-23.
• This amount is almost three times higher than the previous year's transfer of Rs 30,307 crore.
• The RBI's sales of foreign exchange reserves, estimated to be around $206 million until February
2023, significantly contributed to the increased surplus.
SBI records highest-ever quarterly profit in Q4 2022-23
• The State Bank of India (SBI) reported Rs 16694 crore profit for Quarter-4 of 2022-23, with a net
profit surge of 83%.
• SBI achieved a profit of Rs 50,232 crore for the entire financial year 2022-23, marking its highest-
ever quarterly and yearly profit.
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• The bank witnessed significant growth in net interest income, which rose by 29.5% to Rs 40,392
crore in Q4 compared to the 2022 fiscal year.
Paytm launches Paytm SBI Card on RuPay Network with NPCI
• Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications Ltd, partnered with SBI Card and the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch the Paytm SBI Card on the RuPay network on 19
May 2023.
• The Paytm SBI Card offers cashback and discounts on transactions made through the Paytm
mobile app.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enabled users to link RuPay credit cards to UPI in 2023.
RBI announces withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation
• The Reserve Bank of India, on 19 May 2023, announced to withdraw the ₹2000 denomination
banknotes from circulation while retaining their status as legal tender.
• The withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes aligns with the RBI's "Clean Note Policy".
• Individuals can exchange their ₹2000 banknotes up to a limit of ₹20,000 until September 30,
2023, to exchange or deposit their ₹2000 banknotes.
Bank of Baroda launches electronic Bank Guarantee on its platform
• The Bank of Baroda has introduced an electronic bank guarantee on its digital platform.
• The new service will allow customers to issue, modify, and cancel bank guarantees online.
• The electronic bank guarantee will reduce the turnaround time and improve efficiency.
• It will also help customers save time and reduce paperwork.
• The service is available to both corporate and retail customers.
AIBEA to launch ‘Bank Clinic’
• The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) plans to set up an online ‘Bank Clinic’ to assist
bank customers with grievance redress.With the Bank Clinic, AIBERA hopes to earn goodwill of
customers’ and give feedback to Banks on the areas where there is deficiency in service.
• By launching the Bank Clinic, the Association hopes to earn goodwill of customers’ and give
feedback to Banks
Fitch Lowers India's GDP Growth Forecast for This Year to 6% from 6.2%
• Fitch Ratings revises down India's GDP growth forecast for the current year to 6%.
• The rating firm has also re-affirmed India’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at
‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook.
• While India will be one of the fastest-growing sovereigns rated by Fitch, bolstered by “resilient
investment prospects”
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HarperCollins India to publish Manjamma Jogathi's memoir
• HarperCollins India to publish Manjamma Jogathi's compelling memoir, "From Manjunath to
Manjamma: The Inspiring Life of a Transgender Folk Artist."
• Manjamma Jogathi is a transgender folk artist who became the first transwoman to be the
president of a government academy in India.
• She popularized the Jogathi Nritya dance form on a national level and won Karnataka's
Rajyotsava Award in 2010.
Odisha Guv Releases Odia Version of Gita Acharan
• Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal today released the Odia version of the book - "Gita Acharan
- a practitioner's perspective" - at the Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
• The book has been written by senior Punjab IAS officer K Siva Prasad who is presently posted as
the Additional Chief Secretary to Punjab Governor.
Ruskin Bond releases his new book titled "The Golden Years"
• Ruskin Bond authored a new book titled “The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long
Life”.
• The book is published by HarperCollins India and was released on 19th May 2023 on his 89th
Birthday.
• He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for “Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra”.
• He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014 for Literature and
Education.
A book ‘Supreme Court On Commercial Arbitration’ released
• The book titled ‘Supreme Court on Commercial Arbitration’ by Dr.Manoj Kumar and fore worded
by Shri.R.Venkataramani was released in May 2023.
• The book covers judgments spanning from the year 1988 to 2022 covering Arbitration Act, 1940,
and Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and aims to provide a better understanding of the
evolution of arbitration law in India.
Gauri Khan launches her book "My Life in Design'
• Gauri Khan is a popular interior designer and unveiled her book 'My Life in Design' at the event.
• Talking about their own house, Shah Rukh shared a small story of how they went on to renovate
it. It was renovated by Gauri himself.
• The launch was followed by a brief discussion wherein they spoke about the new book and their
life as a family.
K.K. Shailaja comes with her new book ‘My Life as a Comrade’
• Former CEO of the Kochi Biennale Foundation and journalist K.K. Shailaja has come up with her
new book ‘My Life as a Comrade’.
• It has been co-written with Manju Sara Rajan.
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• K. K. Shailaja is an Indian politician and former Health Minister of Kerala who hails from Kannur
district.
• Shailaja currently serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly representing Mattanur
constituency.
Book 'Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise' released
• A book titled 'Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise' has been released.
• It has been authored by Amitabh Kant, who is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and
served as CEO of NITI Aayog.
• His other books include Branding India-An Incredible Story, Incredible India 2.0, etc.
PM Modi launches book 'Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih'
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the closing ceremony of the Saurashtra Tamil
Sangamam in April 2023.
• He launched a book 'Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih' at the closing ceremony.
• The 10-day confluence saw more than 3000 Saurashtrian Tamils come to Somnath on a special
train.
• The programme began on April 17, with its closing ceremony now being held on April 26 at
Somnath.
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Goldman Sachs hikes India's 2023 GDP forecast to 6.3%
• Goldman Sachs has revised India's GDP growth forecast for 2023 to 6.3%, citing a rise in exports.
• Goldman Sachs also lowered the country’s investment growth forecast to 7.9% year-on-year in
the calendar year 2023.
• The Reserve Bank of India has projected GDP growth at 7.8% in April-June, 6.2% in July-
September, 6.1% in October-December, and 5.9% in Jan-March of 2024.
AIC to launch insurance products for livestock, aquaculture
• Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) will launch products for the livestock, aquaculture,
and sericulture sectors.
• AIC already has a 50 percent market share in the crop insurance market under Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bimal Yojana (PMFBY) scheme.
• AIC got the license for introducing insurance products from the regulator Insurance Regulatory
and Development Authority (IRDAI) in May 2023.
Paytm launches bond investing on its platform for retail investors
• Paytm Money has launched an advanced bonds platform for retail investors in India on 22 May
2023.
• The platform allows retail investors to buy three types of bonds - government, corporate, and tax-
free.
• Government of India bonds have a maturity ranging from 16 days to 39 years.
• The yield on these bonds is currently between 7-7.3% per annum.
Aadhaar holders execute 1.96 billion transactions in April 2023
• In April 2023, Aadhaar holders executed 1.96 billion authentication transactions, indicating the
growth of digital economy and usage of Aadhaar in India.
• Fingerprint-based authentication was the most popular method used by Aadhaar holders,
followed by demographic and OTP-based authentications.
• More than 250.5 million eKYC transactions were carried out in April 2023 alone.
S&P affirms India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-', keeps outlook stable
• Global rating agency Standard and Poor’s has affirmed India’s sovereign rating at “BBB-” and
maintained a stable outlook on gradual recovery in the economy.
• India’s recovery will gather pace through the second half of FY22, S&P said in a statement.
• India’s strong external settings help to buffer the risks associated with the government’s high
deficits and debt stock.
India's GDP likely to grow at 6.2% in 2023-24: Morgan Stanley
• According to a Morgan Stanley report released on 18 May 2023, India is expected to grow at 6.2
percent in the current financial year 2023-24.
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• The Morgan Stanley report is titled as “Asia Economics: The Viewpoint: Addressing the Pushback to Our
Constructive View”.
• Morgan Stanley is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company
headquartered in New York.
AWS to invest 12.7 Bn dollars in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest 12.7 billion dollars in cloud
infrastructure in India by 2030.
• The cloud platform offers more than 200 services, including storage, robotics, and artificial
intelligence
• It will support an estimated average of 1 lakh 31 thousand 700 full-time equivalent jobs in Indian
businesses each year.
TiE Rajasthan signs MoU with Rajasthan Police
• TiE Rajasthan has signed an MoU with the state Police.
• With a purpose of strengthening the 'Technical Core Croup (TCC)' of Rajasthan Police and
simultaneously creating fresh opportunities for startups in the cyber-security and cyber-crime
redressal space the MoU was signed.
• This MoU brings great opportunities for startups working in cyber-security & cybercrime space.
SGX Nifty to be delisted; will be known as GIFT Nifty from July 3
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on May 16, 2023, received regulatory approvals to delist Nifty
50 futures from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on July 3.
• The SGX Nifty will be known as GIFT Nifty and all SGX orders will be completely transferred to
Gift City.
• The SGX Nifty is currently traded in Singapore but tracks the performance of India's Nifty 50
index.
NSE launches WTI crude oil and natural gas futures contracts
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 15 May 2023, launched the rupee-denominated NYMEX
WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures in its commodity derivatives segment.
• It will provide effective trading and hedging opportunities to market participants, with the
availability of key energy products on a single trading platform.
• The NSE also signed a data licensing agreement with CME Group.
India’s trade deficit falls to 21-month low at $15.2 bn in April 2023
• India's trade deficit fell to a 21-month low at $15.2 billion in April 2023, which is a significant drop
from $30.2 billion in April 2022.
• India’s overall exports in April 2023 were recorded at $65.02 billion and imports dipped 7.9% to
$66.4 billion.
• The US remained India's top export destination in April 2023, followed by the UAE and China.
ONGC Discovers Crude Oil and Natural Gas in Two Blocks in Mumbai
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• ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) has made significant discoveries of crude oil and natural
gas in two offshore blocks in Mumbai, signaling a positive boost for India's energy sector.
• The discoveries, which have been named 'Amrit' and 'Moonga'.
• ONGC's discoveries are expected to attract investment and foster development, creating
opportunities for job creation and economic growth.
Suniel Shetty launches food delivery app Waayu
• Actor Suniel Shetty has been roped in as a brand ambassador and investor in a new venture,
‘Waayu’, a food delivery app
• The app aims to help hotels and restaurants to log orders for food delivery without any
commission.
• The app claims to be 15% to 20% less expensive than aggregators like Swiggy or Zomato.
Cisco to begin manufacturing in Tamil Nadu
• CISCO would start manufacturing operations in India as it seeks to create a “more diverse and
resilient global supply chain and support India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub”.
• India houses Cisco’s second-largest R&D centre, with the biggest being in the U.S. Cisco’s
manufacturing in India will be through contract manufacturers and partners.
Vida, Powered by Hero, Sets New Guinness World Records Title
• VIDA, Powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp - the world's largest
manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has set a new Guinness World Records Title.
• The company's first electric vehicle, the VIDA VI scooter, ran for 24 hours non- stop and broke the
existing world record for maximum distance achieved by nearly 350 kms.
Fitch retains India's rating at 'BBB'
• Fitch Ratings affirmed India's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'BBB-' with a
stable outlook.
• It expects the general government deficit (excluding divestments) to narrow to a still-high 8.8%
of GDP in FY24 (2023 BBB median: 3.6%) from 9.2% in FY23.
• It expects the central govt to meet its budget's planned reduction in the deficit to 5.9% of GDP in
FY24 from 6.4% in FY23.
RBI mandates all wire transfers to have complete information
• The RBI has asked all banks, financial institutions to ensure all wire transfers to contain complete
information about the originator and beneficiary to prevent them from being used as a channel
for money laundering, terrorist financing platforms.
• The Reserve Bank of India has recently updated its instructions in the Master Direction on Know
Your Customer (KYC).
Visa launches CVV-free payments for tokenised credit, debit cards
• Visa has come up with a revolutionary solution to make online transactions smoother and safer.
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• The company has launched CVV-free tokenized transactions for domestic payments in India,
adhering to the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
• CVV, which stands for card verification value, is a three or four-digit number located on the back
of a physical debit or credit card.
India's forex reserves rise $4.53 billion to $588.78 billion
• India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.53 billion to $588.78 billion on a weekly basis
as of April 28, 2023.
• During the prior week that ended on April 21, the reserves fell by $2.16 billion to $584.24 billion.
• According to RBI's latest data, India's foreign currency assets, the biggest component of the forex
reserves, rose by $4.99 billion to $519.48 billion.
HDFC Bank rolls out digital distribution platform for agents, partners
• HDFC Bank has introduced a Digital Distribution Platform to make it easier for its agents and
business correspondents to sell services, especially in rural areas.
• HDFC Bank Smart Saathi provides a secure and user-friendly experience to its users.
• The newly launched feature will use advanced technology solutions to connect Business
Correspondents (BCs) and Business Facilitators to the bank.
India achieves highest ever GST revenue collection in April 2023
• The gross Goods and Services Tax, GST revenue collected in April this year is the highest ever at
over 1,87,000 crore rupees.
• Out of the total revenue, Central Goods and Services Tax, CGST is 38,440 crore rupees, State
Goods and Services tax, SGST is 47,412 crore rupees, Integrated Goods and Services Tax, IGST is
89,158 crore rupees and cess is over 12,000 crore rupees.
Reliance General becomes first insurer to accept CBDC
• Reliance General Insurance has become the first general insurance company to accept RBI’s
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) e-Rupee (e₹) for premium payments.
• The insurer has tied up with YES Bank to facilitate the collection of premiums in digital mode using
the bank’s e-rupee platform.
• e-rupee is a digital token, equivalent to a banknote, and is a sovereign currency backed by the
RBI.
NPCI Bharat BillPay launches NOCS platform
• NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) has launched the NOCS platform.
• It will provide reconciliation and settlement services for transactions undertaken on the Open
Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network.
• The NOCS platform is integrated with banks, fintechs and e-commerce players, and will soon go
live with the first set of five banks.
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Implementation of RPD Act
• A committee has been constituted by the Centre to frame uniform rules for the states to avoid
delay in proper implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act across the country
• The committee has to submit its report within 3 months.
• The Ministry plans to notify the rules on April 14,the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar.
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Rafale jets carry out long-range mission in Indian Ocean Region
• Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian
Ocean region demonstrating their long-range combat capabilities.
• The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its
presence in the Indian Ocean region.
Turkey has tested its own Tayfun short-range ballistic missile
• The Tayfun [Typhoon] ballistic missile – the missile with the longest range in Turkey’s arsenal –
was successfully test-fired over the Black Sea.
• The short-range ballistic missile was tested for the second time.
• The first test took place in October 2022; the missile then hit a target 560 km away.
• After TAYFUN will come the CENK rocket.
Iran successfully tested a 2,000 km-range ballistic missile
• A new surface-to-surface 4th generation Khorramshahr ballistic missile called Khaibar with a
range of 2,000 km (1,243 miles) and able to carry a 1,500-kg (3,300-pound) warhead is launched
at an undisclosed location in Iran.
• It is capable of reaching the bases of arch-foes Israel and the United States in the region.
• Iran has one of the biggest missile programmes in the Middle East.
Indian Navy's newest warship tracks, destroys supersonic target
• The Indian Navy successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target
using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao.
• Named after the historic port city of Goa on the West coast, Mormugao coincidentally undertook
her first sea sortie on December 19, 2021, when Goa celebrated 60 years of liberation from
Portuguese rule.
AL MOHED AL HINDI 2023 Naval Exercise of India & Saudi Arabia
• INS TARKASH and INS SUBHADRA have arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the AL MOHED
AL HINDI 2023 naval exercise.
• The exercise will involve the participation of naval forces from both countries and focus on joint
operations and training.
• The exercise encompasses a series of exercises conducted on land and at sea by the two friendly
navies.
IAF grounds entire fleet of MiG-21 fighter jets following May 8 crash
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded its MiG-21 fighter fleet following the crash on May 8 in
Rajasthan.
• The fighters will resume flying in a phased manner after these checks.
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• More than 400 MiG-21s have been involved in accidents that have claimed the lives of 200 pilots
during the last six decades.
• The IAF is set to retire its three remaining squadrons of the MiG-21 Bisons by 2025.
MH-60R helicopter undertakes maiden landing at sea
• The Indian Navy's MH60R helicopter has achieved a significant milestone by landing on the INS
Kolkata.
• It is known for its exceptional surveillance, anti-shipping, and Search and Rescue capabilities.
• The integration of the MH60R helicopter with Indian Navy warships will further strengthen the
Navy's capability to counter underwater threats and conduct surveillance operations.
Kalvari Class Submarine Vaghsheer commences sea trials
• The Indian Navy's sixth and final Kalvari class submarine, Vaghsheer, has begun its sea trials.
Vaghsheer is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024.
• The submarine was launched on 20th April 2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon
Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
• "Submarine commissioning strengthens Indian Navy amid rising Chinese presence in Indian
Ocean."
Defence production crosses one lakh crore rupees mark
• The Defence Ministry has said that the value of defence production in the Financial Year (FY)
2022-23 has crossed the figure of one lakh crore rupees for the first time ever.
• The current value of defence production in the year 2022-23 is a rise of more than 12 per cent as
compared to last financial year.
• Defence licenses surge 200% increase in 7-8 years.
India-Indonesia Bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti - 23
• The 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 will take place in Batam,
Indonesia.
• INS Kavaratti, Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter are participating into the
event.
• Exercise Samudra Shakti is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation
between both the navies.
India-made missile destroyer Mormugao test fires Brahmos missile
• INS Mormugao, the Indian Navy's latest guided-missile destroyer, successfully hit "bulls eye"
during her maiden BrahMos supersonic cruise missile firing.
• The ship and her potent weapon, both indigenous, mark another shining symbol of
Aatmanirbharta' and Indian Navy's firepower at sea
• INS Mormugao was commissioned on December 18, 2022.
The Defence Ministry has approved the 4th Positive Indigenisation list
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• The Defence Ministry has approved the 4th Positive Indigenisation List of 928 strategically-
important Line Replacement Units, Sub-systems, Spares and Components.
• The Defence Public Sector Undertakings will undertake the indigenisation of these items through
different routes under the ‘Make’ category and in-house development through the capabilities of
MSMEs and private Indian industry.
Indian Navy Ship (INS) Delhi, Satpura visit Sihanoukville, Cambodia
• Indian Naval Ship (INS) Delhi and Satpura arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 12 May 2023 as
part of the Indian Navy’s deployment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
countries.
• INS Delhi is India’s first indigenously built guided missile destroyer.
• INS Satpura is also an indigenous multi-purpose stealth frigate, which can carry multi-role
helicopters.
CDS awards unit citations to 3 Tri-service units
• General Anil Chauhan, conferred CDS Unit Citations award to the Strategic Forces Command,
College of Defence Management, Secunderabad & 2 PARA (Special Forces) for their exemplary
performance for the Year 2021-22
• The CDS unit citations award was constituted after the establishment of the Office of Chief of the
Defence Staff in 2019 to boost jointness and integration in the Armed Forces.
Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy Successfully Conduct 35th CORPAT
• The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian
Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from 03 – 10 May 2023.
• INS Kesari & Thai Majesty’s Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, , along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both
navies participated in the CORPAT along the IMBL in the Andaman Sea.
Common Uniform for Brigadiers and Above Rank Officers in Army
• Starting from August 1, brigadiers and above rank officers in the Indian Army will don a common
uniform.
• The common uniform signifies a step towards modernization and standardization in the Indian
Army.
• The headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belt and shoes of senior officers will be
standardised as part of the decision.
Indian Army to introduce common uniform for brigadiers and above ranks
• The Indian Army has decided that brigadiers and above rank officers will have a common uniform
from August 1, 2023 irrespective of their parent cadre and appointment.
• The headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belt and shoes of senior officers will be
standardised as part of the decision.
• There will be no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers.
Air Force receives first batch of indigenous VTOL loitering munition
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• The India Air Force has received its first indigenously designed and developed loitering munitions.
• These are capable of operating from all kinds of terrain and high altitude areas and can take
down targets at a range of over 50 km, without exposing any personnel to risk.
• Developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), the autonomous system is designed for
Vertical Take Off and Landing.
INS Magar decommissioned after 36 years of service
• Indian Naval Ship Magar, Landing Ship Tank (Large) amphibious assault ship of the Indian Navy
was decommissioned after 36 years of service on 6 May 2023.
• The ship was indigenously built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata.
• It was launched on 16 November 1984 and commissioned into the Indian Navy on 18 July 1987 by
Admiral R H Tahiliani, then Chief of the Naval Staff.
Postings of women officers of Territorial Army along LoC approved
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army
along the Line of Control.
• They will now serve and train under the same conditions as their male counterparts.
• Territorial Army had commenced commissioning of women Officers since 2019, in Ecological Task
Force Units, TA Oil sector units and TA Railway Engineer Regiment.
Indian Air Force Heritage Centre to be inaugurated
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in
Chandigarh on 8 May 2023.
• He will also lay the foundation stone for Centre for Cyber Ops and Security.
• The Heritage Centre will comprise of artifacts, simulators and interactive boards, to highlight the
various facets of operations in the Indian Air Force.
DRDO & Indian Navy conducts trial of Air Droppable Container -150
• DRDO and Indian Navy conducted the successful maiden test trial of ‘Air Droppable Container -
150 (ADC) from IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa.
• ADC-150’ is an indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container with 150 kg
payload capacity.
• It reduces the requirement for ships to come close to the coast to collect spares and stores.
INS Satpura and INS Delhi to take part in AIME-2023
• Indian Naval Ships Satpura and INS Delhi have reached Singapore to participate in the inaugural
ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) scheduled from 2 May 2023.
• The exercise will go on for seven days.
• The ships will also participate in International Maritime Defence Exhibition and International
Maritime Security Conference being hosted by Singapore.
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City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 approved
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the City
Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0).
• The program will run for a period of four years, i.e., from 2023 to 2027.
• The program envisages supporting competitively selected projects promoting a circular economy.
Naveen Patnaik govt announces new housing scheme in Odisha
• On the fourth anniversary of his current five-year term, chief minister Naveen Patnaik-led cabinet
cleared a new rural housing scheme ‘Mo Ghara’ targeting those left out in Central and state
schemes.
• The government plans to spend Rs 2,150 crore over the next two years benefitting four lakh
families under the scheme.
Atal Bhujal Yojana water scheme extended by two years
• Union govt has extended the Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) for two more years until December
2025.
• The scheme is active across 8,220 water-stressed Gram Panchayats within 80 districts of seven
Indian states.
• Atal Jal plans to bring 450,000 hectares of irrigated area under efficient water techniques like
drip irrigation and crop diversification.
Govt to amend rules to auction lithium, rare earth minerals
• The Indian government has announced to the auction of newly discovered lithium and other rare
earth minerals.
• The mines ministry is proposing an amendment to mineral concession rules 2016 to determine the
methodology for fixing the value of the estimated resources.
• The Geological Survey of India has found significant lithium reserves totaling 5.9 million tonnes in
Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh addresses India Defence Conclave 2023
• Union minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed India Defence Conclave 2023.
• The Conclave 2023 features interactive panel discussions on the strategies that can be adopted
for ensuring that the Indian defense forces are equipped with the latest technologies.
• The Union Cabinet also approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at a total cost of over
6000 crore rupees from 2023-24 to 2030-31.
CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for The Judiciary
• The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of the Department of Justice (Ministry of Law & Justice )
for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for the Judiciary is revamping judicial infrastructure
of District and Subordinate Courts.
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• The fund-sharing pattern under the scheme is 60:40 (Centre: State), 90:10 for 8 North-Eastern and
2 Himalayan States & 100% central funding for the UT.
Govt cuts FAME-II subsidy on electric 2-wheelers from June
• The government has reduced the subsidy provided under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption of
Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India) scheme applicable on electric two-wheelers registered
on or after June 1, 2023.
• The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (FAME) India scheme
commenced on April 1, 2019.
MoU signing for PM MITRA Park, Dhar on 21st May 2023
• The program for MoU signing between the Government of India (Ministry of Textiles) and the
Government of Madhya Pradesh took place in the Dhar district of MP on 21.05.2023
• The proposal to set up PM MITRA Park in village Bhensola, Badnawar Tehsil, Dhar district of
Madhya Pradesh received formal approval from the Government of India in March 2023.
Education Ministry calls first meet aimed at unifying 60 school boards
• The Ministry of Education organised a workshop in New Delhi with the aim of unifying the 60
school examination boards operating in different States and union territories under one umbrella.
• The main component of this plan is PARAKH or the National Assessment Centre which has been
set up as an organisation under National Council of Educational Research and Training.
Union Health Ministry launches '75/25′ initiative
• The Union Health Ministry has launched an initiative to provide standard care to 75 million
individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes by 2025.
• The initiative will be the world’s largest expansion of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in
primary healthcare.
• India has established over 150,000 Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) at the primary
healthcare level to battle against NCDs.
Govt to set up 1,100 new Farmer Producer Organizations in co-op sector
• The Cooperation Ministry, on 18 May 2023, announced to set up of 1,100 new farmer-producer
organizations (FPOs) in the cooperative sector.
• Under the FPO Scheme, financial assistance of 33 lakh rupees is provided to each FPO.
• Further, financial assistance of 25 lakh rupees per FPO is provided to the Cluster-Based Business
Organizations.
Union Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, on 17 May 2023, approved the Production
Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 17,000 crores.
• The scheme covers laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers, and ultra-small form factor devices.
• The tenure of the scheme is 6 years.
• The expected incremental production is Rs. 3.35 Lakh crore.
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Cabinet approves Rs 1.08 lakh cr fertiliser subsidy for Kharif season

• The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 1.08 lakh crore fertiliser subsidy for the 2023-24 Kharif season.
• The subsidy includes Rs 38,000 crore for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers.
• This also includes Rs 70,000 crore of urea subsidy earmarked in the Budget for the Kharif season
2023-24.
• The MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of fertilisers will remain unchanged at Rs 276 per bag.
Centre finalizes comprehensive ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’
• Centre finalizes comprehensive ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’ to focus on skill development of
prisoners.
• It may serve as a guiding document for the States, and for adoption in their jurisdiction.
• Grievance redressal, prison development board, attitudinal change towards prisoners, provision
of separate accommodation for women prisoners, and transgender are some features of the act.
CBIC rolls out Automated Return Scrutiny Module for GST returns
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has rolled out the Automated Return
Scrutiny Module for GST returns.
• This module will enable the officers to carry out scrutiny of GST returns of Centre Administered
Taxpayers selected on the basis of data analytics and risks identified by the system.
Union Minister Smriti Irani launches "Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi" program
• Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani, on 12 May 2023, launched
the “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi” program under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.
• It was launched to ensure the holistic development of all children under the age of 6 years.
• The program also aims to build children's skills in communication and early language, literacy,
and numeracy.
Min. of Power & Min. of Envt to develop Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
• The Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment will develop Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
for Decarbonisation.
• Government plans to develop the Indian Carbon Market with the objective to decarbonize the
Indian economy by pricing the Green House Gas emission through trading of Carbon Credit
Certificates.
Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines to Achieve Zero
Carbon Emission Goal
• The guidelines were launched to meet the larger vision of achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goal
set by the Ministry.
• It envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation, and maintenance while aligning
with the ’Working with Nature’ concept.
Govt Working to Upgrade Mini Anganwadi Centres to Full-Fledged Centres
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• Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has said the government is working in a
speedy manner to upgrade mini-Anganwadi centres to full-fledged Anganwadi centres.
• Ms Irani was addressing an event, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi in New Delhi
• The main objective of the event is to highlight the criticality of focusing on early childhood care
and education.
Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM LMIS
• Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning Management Information System
• Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary launched the SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced
Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management), a Learning Management Information System
(LMIS) of MoHFW.
• This digital learning platform has been developed by the National Institute of Health & Family
Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi.
PMSBY, PMJJBY & APY completes 8 years
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Atal
PEnsion yojana (APY) complete 8 yrs.
• These three schemes were launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 from Kolkata in West Bengal.
• The government had launched two insurance schemes PM Suraksha Bima Yojana and PM Jeevan
Jyoti Bima Yojana to make the people belonging from unorganised sections financially secure.
India amends apple import policy
• The central government has prohibited the import of apples where the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and
Freight) import price is less than or equal to Rs 50 per kilogram.
• The import policy remains "free" for those apples costing above Rs 50 per kilogram.
• The amendment in apple import policy will not be applicable to India's neighbour Bhutan.
Government launches Vivad se Vishwas scheme
• The Dept of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I –
Relief to MSMEs” for providing relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for COVID-
19 period.
• The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman.
• The scheme was commenced from 17 April and the last date for submission of claims is 30 June.
Narayan Rane launches the revamped CGTMSE Scheme
• Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launched the revamped CGTMSE Scheme in Mumbai in
April 2023.
• CGTMSE has been provided with an additional corpus support of ₹9,000 crore in the Union
Budget for FY 2023-24 to revamp its Scheme.
• The modifications included reduction in guarantee fees for loans upto ₹1 crore by 50% bringing
the minimum guarantee fee to the level of 0.37% pa only.
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World No Tobacco Day: 31 May
• Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year across the globe
to make people aware and educate them about the harmful effects of tobacco on health.
• The Member States of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to
draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic.
• The 2023 year's theme for World No Tobacco Day is 'We need food, not tobacco.'
Goa statehood Day: 30 May
• Goa is the smallest state in India by area and is famous all over the world for its beautiful beaches
and famous architecture.
• Before 1961, Goa was a colony of Portugal that rule the region for about 450 years.
• In 1961, India launched Operation Vijay and annexed Goa and Daman and Diu with the Indian
mainland.
29 May: 75th UN Peacekeepers Day
• The Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande laid wreath at National War Memorial in Delhi.
• “Peace begins with me” is the theme of the 75th anniversary of Peacekeepers Day.
• From Congo to Liberia to South Sudan, India has deployed more than 3 lakh troops as
peacekeepers in over 51 UN peacekeeping missions.
Veer Savarkar's 140th Birth Anniversary: 28 May 2023
• Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's 140th birth anniversary celebrated on 28 May 2023.
• He was born on May 28, 1883, and would have turned 140 years old in 2023
• Veer Savarkar was an activist, writer, and politician who contributed to the Indian independence
movement.
• The Maharashtra govt decided to commemorate May 28 as Swatantrya Veer Gaurav Din.
• He passed away in Mumbai in 1966.
World Turtle Day: 23 May
• It is observed annually on May 23 to spread awareness regarding protecting turtles and tortoises
and also their disappearing habitats across the world.
• The day promises a better future where humans and turtles can coexist peacefully.
• It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue.
Maharana Pratap Jayanti: 22 May
• Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on May 22 to mark the birth anniversary of
Maharana Pratap.
• He was a Rajput king who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan, India from 1572 to 1597.
• He was born on May 9, 1540, in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan.
• The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and Akbar's forces in 1576.
International Day for Biological Diversity: 22 May
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• International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May every year to increase awareness
and understanding of the issues of biodiversity.
• The day falls within the scope of the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda's Sustainable
Development Goals.
• The theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 is “From Agreement to Action:
Build Back Biodiversity".
National Anti-Terrorism Day: 21 May
• National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed in India on May 21 each year to commemorate the death
of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
• Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India.
• The day highlights the significance of eradicating terrorism and promoting peace and harmony.
• India is among the 25-worst terror-hit countries, according to the 10th edition of the Global
Terrorism Index.
World Metrology Day: 20 May
• World Metrology Day is observed every year on 20 May celebrating the International System of
Units.
• The date is the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by
representatives of seventeen nations.
• Metrology is the study of measurement.
• The theme for Wo
• World Metrology Day 2023 is Measurements supporting the global food system.
World Bee Day: 20 May
• World Bee Day is observed every year on May 20th to raise awareness about the importance of
bees and other pollinators for our ecosystems
• The UN Member States approved Slovenia’s proposal to proclaim 20 May as World Bee Day in
Dec 2017.
• On this day Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734.
• The theme for 2023 is “Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production”
National Endangered Species Day: 19 May
• Every year on the third Friday in May National Endangered Species Day is celebrated annually.
• In 2023 it is being observed on 19 May to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife
conservation.
• Endangered Species Act 1973, focuses on the protection of wildlife and threatened species in
India.
• The 2023 year's theme is, “Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the endangered species act!”
World AIDS Vaccine Day: 18 May
• Worlds AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every year on 18 May.
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• The day raises awareness about the ongoing global efforts to develop an effective vaccine
against HIV/AIDS.
• It was 1st observed on 18 May 1998, to commemorate the anniversary of the first international
AIDS vaccine trial, which took place in 1997.
• The trial, known as RV144, was conducted in Thailand.
World Hypertension Day: 17 May
• Every year, May 17 is observed as World Hypertension Day.
• It aims to raise awareness about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure and its impact
on public health worldwide.
• The day is organized by the World Hypertension League (WHL).
• The theme of World Hypertension Day, 2023 is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'.
World Telecommunication Day: 17 May
• World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on 17 May.
• It marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) when the first
International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris in 1865.
• It has been celebrated annually on 17 May since 1969.
• The theme of ITU Day 2023 is “Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication
technologies.”
World Migratory Bird Day was observed on 13th May
• National Zoological Park in collaboration with National Museum of Natural History successfully
carried out the ninth day of the Mass Mobilization for Mission LiFE.
• World Migratory Bird Day observed on 13th May with the theme “Water and its importance for Migratory Bird”
International Nurses Day
• International Nurses Day is an international day observed around the world on 12 May
• The first International Nurses day was observed in 1965.
• Florence Nightingale was a British Nurse and was the founder of Modern Nursing.
• She was the first woman who was awarded the Order of Merit in 1907.
Victory Day observed in Russia on 9 May
• Victory Day is observed in Russia every year on 9 May,
• The day marks the 78th anniversary of Germany's capitulation in World War II after a relentless
Red Army offensive pushed German forces from Stalingrad, deep inside Russia, all the way to
Berlin, about 2,200 km.
• The Soviet Union lost at least 20 million people in the war.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: 9 May 2023
• Rabindranath Jayanti is dedicated to a great Bengali poet, novelist, writer and philosopher
Rabindranath Tagore.
• As per Hindu calendar, it was celebrated on May 7, 2023.
• As per Bengali Calendar, it is being celebrated on 25th day of Boisakh which is on May 9, 2023.
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• Year 2023 marks his 162nd birth anniversary.

• He even composed National Anthem of India and Bangladesh.
World Thalassaemia Day: 8 May
• World Thalassaemia Day is observed on May 8 every year.
• The theme for 2023 is ‘Be aware. Share. Care.’
• Panos Englezos, President and Founder of Thalassemia International Federation created this day
in 1994 in the memory of his son George and other Thalassemia patients.
• Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder which is inherited by the children from their parents.
World Red Cross Day: 8 May
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, also known as World Red Cross Day, is observed on May
8 every year.
• It commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
• The day was officially established during the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross in
Japan, in 1933.
BRO celebrated its 64th Raising Day on 7 May
• Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 64th Raising Day on May 7, 2023 at all its
detachments across the country.
• The main function ‘Chief Engineers and Equipment Management Conference’ was organised at
BRO School & Centre in Pune.
• An MoU was signed between the BRO and GRSE for construction of indigenous Class 70R Double
Lane Modular Bridges.
World Athletics Day: 7 May
• World Athletics Day is observed on 7 May every year.
• World Athletics Day was instituted in 1996 by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF)
to raise awareness of the physiological and psychological significance of sports.
• Every year on May 7, the IAAF organises numerous events to encourage individuals to participate
in sports for their health.
World Hand Hygiene Day: 5 May
• World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on the 5th of May every year.
• The day aims to promote the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
and promote good health.
• The history of World Hand Hygiene Day can be traced back to the year 2009 when the World
Health Organization (WHO) launched the first Global Patient Safety Challenge.
Giani Zail Singh's birth anniversary: 5 May
• 5 May marks the birth anniversary of former President Giani Zail Singh.
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• The seventh president of India, Giani Zail Singh is remembered as the only Sikh politician who
took the president's oath.
• served the nation as president from 1982 to 1987.
• In 1972, Zail Singh was elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Buddha Purnima: 5 May 2023
• Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is being celebrated on 5 May 2023.
• The day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, revered as the founding figure of
Buddhism.
• Year 2023 marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.
• Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal.
• He attained Nirvana at the age of 35.
International Firefighters' Day: 4 May
• International Firefighters Day is observed on 4 May every year.
• It honours and pays tribute to the great work done by the firefighters while protecting the life and
property of people.
• International Firefighters Day was established in 1999 to honour the sacrifices and bravery of
firefighters worldwide.
• The day was inspired by the tragic event that took place in Australia on 2 December 1998.
60th Foundation Day of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th
Foundation Day on 2 May 2023.
• The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a leading business school in India.
• Established in 1963, it works as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry.
• It also functions as a civil services training institute.
• Its main campus is in New Delhi.
World Press Freedom Day: 3 May
• 'World Press Freedom Day' is observed annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the importance
of press freedom.
• The day was established in 1993 by the UN General Assembly on the advice of the UNESCO
General Conference.
• The theme for the 30th World Press Freedom Day 2023 is "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom
of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights."
International Labour Day: 1 May
• International Labour Day is celebrated on 1 May every year. to commemorate the struggles and
sacrifices of labours' movement.
• It is also known as May Day.
• The tradition of Labour Day dates back to 19th century America.
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• On May 1st, 1886 workers in Chicago organized a strike to demand an eight-hour workday.
• The first labour day was celebrated in India on May 1, 1923, in Chennai.
Gujarat Day: 1 May
• May 1 comes as the establishment day for the state of Gujarat.
• It was on this day in the year 1960 that the former state of Bombay was segregated on a linguistic
basis and two states were formed — Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• Gujarat also played a significant role in the commerce of Mumbai and Karachi during the British
Raj.
Maharashtra Day: 1 May
• Maharashtra Day or Maharashtra Diwas is celebrated on May 1 every year.
• The day commemorates the creation of the predominantly Marathi-speaking state of
Maharashtra with the enactment of the Bombay Reorganisation Act in 1960.
• The Bombay Reorganisation Act in 1960 bifurcated the Bombay State into two separate states
namely, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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Etihad Airways named Environmental Airline of 2023
• Etihad Airways has been named Environmental Airline of the Year 2023 for the second year
running in the Airline Ratings awards.
• The Airline Ratings awards acknowledge the best of the aviation industry and rank airlines on
their innovation, route networks, and safety score.
• The awards recognized Etihad's commitment to sustainable aviation through innovation and
collaboration
China to send men to moon by 2030
• China announced plans to send a manned mission to the moon by 2030 amid its deepening
space race with the West
• The announcement was made by Lin Xiqiang, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space
Agency, as China is preparing to send astronauts to its space station
• The goal is reportedly to achieve China’s first manned landing on the moon by 2030 and carry
out lunar scientific explorations.
UAE announces 13 year Space Mission to explore asteroid belt
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 30 May 2023, announced plans for a groundbreaking space
mission called MBR Explorer.
• The mission will explore the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and will be launched
in March 2028.
• The mission will cover a distance of 5 billion kilometers over a 13-year expedition.
• The MBR Explorer will conduct close flybys of seven asteroids in the belt.
China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station
• In China, three astronauts, including a civilian, were launched to the Tiangong space station
onboard Shenzhou-16.
• The civilian, Beihang University professor Gui Haichao, was put into orbit for the first time in
space.
• Shenzhou-16 is the first mission to Tiangong since it entered the application and development
stage.
• Tiangong is the crown jewel of China's space programme.
Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050
• Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Sets Ambitious Goal for Zero-Emissions Public
Transportation by 2050.
• This strategic move aligns with the United Arab Emirates' preparations for COP28 and the UAE
Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.
• It is in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33's objectives.
• The strategy, aptly named "Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050.
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China's 1st domestically developed large passenger jet C919 1st flight
• China's 1st domestically developed large passenger jet C919 made its first commercial flight
from Shanghai to Beijing.
• Single-aisle, twin-engined aircraft has 164 seats and it carried more than 130 passengers on
board.
• China has made significant investments in domestic jet manufacture in an effort to become self-
sufficient in critical technology.
WMO approves a global tracker for greenhouse gas emissions
• The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas monitoring initiative
to support urgent action in reducing heat-trapping gases.
• It aims to address critical information gaps and data assimilation under one comprehensive
framework.
• The comprehensive observations will include surface-based and satellite-based monitoring of
CO2, CH4, and N2O gases.
Ireland becomes the first country to label alcoholic drinks for health
• Ireland becomes the first country to enforce mandatory health advisories on alcohol products.
• The policy was approved by the Irish Minister for Health and will be implemented from May 22,
2026.
• The health warnings will include information about risks like cancer and have received support
from the World Health Organization.
• The warnings have been approved by both the European Union.
US FDA approves Pfizer's Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid
• The US (Food and Drug Administration) FDA has granted full approval to Pfizer's oral antiviral
COVID-19 treatment, Paxlovid, for adults at high risk of severe COVID-19.
• Paxlovid is the first oral antiviral pill approved by the FDA to treat COVID-19 in adults.
• The approval for the pill will provide doctors with more flexibility in prescribing it to adults with
severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Komagata Maru incident to be commemorated in name of Vancouver street
• A prominent street in downtown Vancouver is likely to be accord the honorary name of
Komagata Maru Way to commemorate the incident in 1914 when the Japanese steamship of
that name carrying 376 passengers from India was escorted away from city in British Columbia
due to discriminatory laws that were then in place in Canada.
• Vancouver’s city council is expected to give it a secondary name.
Sydney's Harris Park renamed as ‘Little India’
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese officially
named Sydney's Harris Park area in Parramatta as ‘Little India’ during a special community
event for the Indian diaspora.
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• Harris Park is home to a large Indian community and is well-established as a unique destination
for Indian cuisine, and Indian-owned businesses.
Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Arab woman astronaut to go to space
• Part of Axiom Space’s private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Rayyanah
Barnawi became the first Arab woman astronaut to go into space.
• Born in September 1988 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Barnawi is a biomedical researcher.
• She is part of a team which recently went to the International Space Station (ISS) in a SpaceX
Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
INDEX 2023, Dubai
• INDEX Dubai 2023, the prestigious international exhibition celebrating its 30th year,
commenced at the Dubai World Trade Center
• The event showcases the latest trends and innovations in the interior furnishings world.
• K Kalimuthu, Consul, CGI Dubai, inaugurated the India Pavilion.
Nepal: PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurates Women's Volleyball tournament
• Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' inaugurated the Central Asian
Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup in Kathmandu.
• A total of eight countries—India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and
Kazakhstan, including host Nepal -- are participating in the tournament.
Bangladesh-US joint naval exercise begins in Chattogram
• The Joint Bangladesh-US Naval drill Exercise ‘Tiger Shark 40’ started at BNS Nirvik in
Chattogram.
• The objective of the exercise is to increase the strategic capabilities of both countries and to
acquire mutual technical and procedural knowledge.
• Chattogram Naval Area Commander Rear Admiral Abdullah AL Mamun Chowdhury attended
the event as the Chief Guest.
Arab League Summit in Jeddah Adopts Jeddah Declaration
• The 32nd Arab League Summit recently concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the adoption
of the Jeddah Declaration.
• This declaration, focuses on fostering Arab unity and addressing various regional challenges.
• The declaration emphasizes the need for increased pan-Arab efforts to assist Syria in resolving
its ongoing crisis, demonstrating a collective commitment to supporting stability.
Nepal designates 2025 as a ‘Special tourism year’
• Nepal has designated the year 2025 as a "Special tourism year" to support the recovery of the
country's tourism industry.
• The President announced that the decade of the 2080s in the Bikram Samvat calendar would
be recognized as 'the Visit Nepal decade'.
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• A special honor the 'Samarmatha Special Honour' will be conferred on foreign nationals who
contribute to promoting Nepal's cultural values.
Montana to become first U.S. state to ban TikTok
• Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban Chinese-owned
TikTok.
• Montana will make it unlawful for Google and Apple’s app stores to offer TikTok within the state,
but will not impose any penalties on individuals using the app.
• The ban is to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, and is almost certain to face legal challenges.
• TikTok is owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida welcome G7 leaders in Hiroshima
• Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomed the G7 leaders in Hiroshima where G7 leaders
laid wreaths at the Peace Memorial Park.
• They also planted saplings at Memorial Park.
• The G7 leaders are currently in Japan to attend the G7 Summit scheduled to be held in
Hiroshima from May 19-21.
• Japan assumed the G7 Presidency in 2023.
Assad to attend first Arab League summit since start of Syria war
• Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is to attend an Arab League summit for the first time since it
was suspended from the regional body 12 years ago.
• Syria was readmitted this month after states which had backed the opposition accepted his grip
on power was secure.
• They include summit hosts in Saudi Arabia.
Afghanistan reports first polio death of 2023
• Afghanistan reported its first death due to poliovirus in 2023 in Nangarhar.
• The Ministry of Public Health reported two cases of polio in Nangarhar.
• Polio is a severely contagious and disabling disease typically spread through contaminated
water or food.
• The infection can induce complete paralysis within hours after invading the nervous system.
Monkeypox No Longer A Global Health Emergency: WHO
• The World Health Organization declared that mpox no longer constitutes a global health
emergency
• the decision was prompted by falling case numbers worldwide, but emphasised that the disease
remains a threat, particularly in areas of Africa where it has long been present.
• Earlier, UN agency also declared that Covid-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency
COP28 President-Designate Calls for Action to Transform & Decarbonize
• COP28 President-Designate Calls for Action to Transform, Decarbonize, and Future-Proof
Economies at UAE Climate Tech Conference
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• The aim is to accelerate the development and deployment of technological solutions to

decarbonize economies and reduce emissions by at least forty-3 % by 2030 in line with the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.
Sharjah Police Launches 'Stay in Your Lane' Campaign
• The Sharjah Police launched a traffic campaign, "stay in your lane" in May to curb road lane
violations.
• The aim is to improve traffic culture among drivers and other road users, educate them on the
significance of adhering to traffic regulations and instructions, and inform them of the risks
involved in the event of non-compliance with them.
Arab League Re-admits Syria as Relations with Assad Normalize
• The Arab League readmitted Syria after more than a decade of suspension, consolidating a
regional push to normalise ties with President Bashar al-Assad.
• The decision said Syria could resume its participation in Arab League meetings, while calling for
a resolution of the crisis resulting from Syria's civil war, including the flight of refugees to
neighbouring countries and drug smuggling.
Cyclone Mocha likely to make landfall in Myanmar
• Cyclone Mocha is unlikely to hit the eastern Indian coast and Bangladesh.
• Instead, the cyclonic storm is likely to change its route and make landfall in Myanmar as a
"severe cyclone" on May 13-14, 2023.
• Several districts across West Bengal will also receive light to moderate rain on May 8, owing to
a rise in humidity levels and heat.
• Eighteen districts in Odisha are also on high alert.
Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days
• An experimental Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth on 8 May 2023 after staying in orbit for
276 days.
• It completed a landmark mission to test the country's reusable space technologies.
• The uncrewed spacecraft returned to the Jiuquan launch centre in northwest China.
• The test will provide a more convenient and inexpensive way to mount future space missions.
Countries join hands to protect migratory birds
• Range countries of the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) have collaborated to strengthen
conservation efforts for migratory birds and their habitats.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the United
Nations Environment Programme/Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS) organised the
meeting from May 2 to May 4, 2023, in New Delhi.
Coronation of King Charles III took place on 6 May
• The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla took place in London in a ceremony on 6
May 2023.
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• Prince Charles was next in line to the throne and was crowned king after the death of his
mother, Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
• Post the coronation, King Charles III will take over as the monarch after a 70-year reign of his
late mother, the sovereign.
WHO: Covid-19 no longer represents a global health emergency
• The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a global
health emergency.
• WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee discussed the pandemic at its
15th meeting on Covid-19.
• The organization declared the coronavirus outbreak to be a public health emergency of
international concern in January 2020.
Russia now has its own ChatGPT, introduces GigaChat
• Sberbank, Russia’s largest banking institution has announced the release and testing phase of
the nation’s first ChatGPT competitor named GigaChat.
• Sberbank claims GigaChat’s novelty is its ability to communicate more intelligently in Russian
than other foreign neural networks.
• It is able to answer questions, hold a conversation, and write program code to develop software.
US: FDA approves world's first RSV vaccine for older adults
• The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the world's first Respiratory
Syncytial Virus - RSV - vaccine that is meant for older adults.
• However, the vaccine still needs approval from the US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention before it can be rolled out to the public.
• The vaccine was found 83 percent effective against diseases caused by RSV.
Uzbekistan President wins referendum to rewrite Constitution
• A vast majority of Uzbekistan’s voters voted “Yes” to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s bid to
rewrite the country’s Constitution in a referendum.
• President Mirziyoyev’s narrative is that the new Constitution gives emphasis on human rights,
freedoms, gender equality, economic growth and prosperity.
• The new charter would also extend the presidential term to seven years, with a two-term limit.
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NHIDCL Ltd, IIT Guwahati sign MoU to facilitate research & development
• The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) signed an MoU
with IIT Guwahati to facilitate research and development in civil engineering, road construction,
planning, and design.
• The collaboration will address the challenges and promote technological innovations in the field
of the construction of highways under extreme climatic and geographical conditions.
ADB, India sign $141 million loan for industrial corridor developmeent
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Govt of India have signed a $141.12 million loan to
support infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh.
• This financing is the 2nd tranche of a $500 million multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) for the
program approved by ADB in 2016.
• The project aims to build infrastructure in three industrial clusters in Andhra Pradesh.
Goa, Uttarakhand sign MoU to boost tourism
• The Government of Goa and the Government of Uttarakhand have signed an MoU to enhance
tourism in both states.
• The MoU aims to promote bilateral cooperation in the travel and tourism sector.
• The MoU includes a provision for human resource development in the field of tourism.
• This MoU is a first of its kind in India, where two states are collaborating to promote tourism.
Union cabinet approves MoU between ICAI and CA Maldives
• The Union Cabinet, on 18 May 2023, approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Chartered
Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).
• The MoU aims to foster cooperation in accounting between India and the Maldives.
• The MoU will also facilitate the export of accounting services to the Maldives.
NTPC Green Energy ties up with HPCL Mittal Energy for green hydrogen
• NTPC Green Energy and HPCL Mittal Energy have signed an MoU to collaborate in renewable
energy and green hydrogen.
• The two companies will work together to source 250 MW of renewable energy power for HPCL
Mittal Energy.
• The company operates the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery at Bathinda, Punjab.
• The MoU between the companies is aimed at realizing green energy and green hydrogen
objectives.
Union Govt approves Project Collaboration Agreement between DHR & WHO
• The Union Government has approved the signing of the Project Collaboration Agreement
between the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
on Assistive Technology on 17 May 2023.
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• The collaboration aims at providing access to assistive technology, fostering research and
innovation, and developing and disseminating appropriate training programs.
MoHUA and MoR jointly ink MoU with JICA for Project SMART
• The Min of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Min of Railways jointly signed an MoU with
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-
Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART).
• he MoU was inked for four High Speed Rail Stations- Sabarmati, Surat in Gujarat and Virar and
Thane in Maharashtra
MakeMyTrip collaborates with Microsoft
• MakeMyTrip has collaborated with Microsoft to make travel planning more inclusive and
accessible by introducing voice assisted booking in Indian languages.
• The new, in-platform tech stack powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive
Services, will converse with the user to offer personalized travel recommendations.
India Post signs MoU with CAIT and Tripta Technologies
• India Post has signed a MoU with Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta
Technologies for logistics services.
• It will benefit small and medium traders as they will be able to use India Post as a logistics service
provider.
• It will provide shipping and the last mile delivery services to CAIT's strong trader base and small
and medium business in the unorganised sector.
MoHUA and MoR jointly ink MoU with JICA for Project SMART
• The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU
with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART).
• The MoU was inked for four High Speed Rail Stations- Sabarmati, Surat in Gujarat and Virar and
Thane in Maharashtra.
Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata and Bharti Airtel sign binding term sheet
• Sri Lanka’s top mobile telecommunication firm, largest telecommunications provider Dialog
Axiata and India’s Bharti Airtel have signed a binding term sheet for the merger of their Sri Lankan
subsidiaries.
• With this merger, Bharti Airtel will get access to a large customer base in the island nation.
• Airtel would be issued new shares in Dialog upon completion of the transaction.
India, Israel sign MoU on Industrial R&D Cooperation
• India and Israel have signed an MoU on Industrial Research and Development Cooperation with
focus on several key technology areas.
• These are aerospace, Electronics Instrumentation, etc.
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• The Multi-Sectoral Agreement was signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,
CSIR and Directorate of Defense Research and Development, Ministry of Defense of Israel in New
Delhi.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs signs MoU with RITES
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has signed an MoU with RITES Limited.
• It has been for technical assistance for Solid Waste Management & UWM under Swachh Bharat
Mission-Urban 2.0.
• The Technical Support Unit (TSU) of RITES will assist SBM-U for 3 yrs.
• Under SWM, the areas of engagement will be process standardization and engineering design of
waste management facilities.
Airtel Payments Bank collaborates with NPCI
• Airtel Payments Bank has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• It will roll out Face Authentication for AePS (Aadhaar-enabled Payment System) at its 500,000
banking points.
• Airtel Payments Bank is amongst the first four banks to offer Face Authentication for AePS in the
country.
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Government to waive off ISTS charges for Off-Shore Wind Projects
• The Government has waived Inter-State Transmission Charges (ISTS) for Off-Shore Wind Projects,
Green Hydrogen, and Green Ammonia.
• This aims to promote offshore wind energy, expand Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia
projects, and encourage renewable energy uptake from Energy Storage System Projects.
• The waiver applies to offshore wind projects commissioned by 31st December 2032 for 25 years.
India leads globally in regulating anti-tobacco warnings on OTT
• India has become a global leader in spreading awareness about the deadly effects of tobacco
consumption.
• The Union Health Ministry on notified new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms that
if the publisher of online content fails to comply with new rules then the ministry will take strict
action.
• This notification mandates OTT platforms to carry anti-tobacco warnings.
Sivok-Rangpo Rail Project: Concrete lining of Tunnel 14 completed
• Tunnel number T-14 of the Sivok- Rangpo Rail Project (SRRP) in Sikkim has reached a major
milestone as its final concrete lining was completed.
• This 1977-meter-long tunnel is the gateway of the railway network to Sikkim.
• The Sivok to Rangpo New Rail Link Project spans approximately 45 kilometers connecting West
Bengal and Sikkim.
• It features 14 tunnels, 22 bridges, and five stations.
Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 2nd meeting NICDIT
• The Apex Monitoring Authority, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, reviewed the activities of the
National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT).
• The authority comprises of Finance Minister as Chairperson, Ministry of Commerce, Min of
Railways, Min of Road Transport & Highways.
• The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers from four states and Ministers from nine states.
MOIL achieves record manganese ore production in Q4 of FY2023
• Manganese Ore Mining Ltd. (MOIL) reported a record production of 4.02 lakh tonne of manganese
ore in Quarter-4 of the financial year 2022-23.
• The company's total sales increased 3% YoY to 3.91 lakh tonnes.
• MOIL Limited operates eleven mines across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh under the Ministry
of Steel's supervision and has a lofty vision to almost double its production by 2030.
DGCA approves for night landing facility at Kalaburagi Airport
• Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the night landing facility at
Kalaburagi Airport, Karnataka on 17th May 2023.
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• The airport was inaugurated on in Nov 2019, by the then Chief Minister of Karnataka B S
Yediyurappa.
• The airport has been amended from VFR (Visual flight rules) to IFR (Instrumental flight rules) for
All Weather Operations.
Bandra-Versova sea bridge will be named after Veer Savarkar
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Bandra -Versova sea route in Mumbai
will be named as Swatantra Veer Savarkar Bandra- Versova Sagari Setu.
• He was speaking at an event on the 140th birth anniversary of SwatantraVeer Vinayak Damodar
Savarkar in Mumbai.
• A new award "The SwatantraVeer Savarkar Shaurya Puraskar" will be given for incredible bravery
deeds in the state.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new Parliament building
• On May 28, 2023, the new Parliament building was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi.
• The Prime Minister was accompanied by priests from Karnataka’s Shringeri Math during the
ceremony.
• It is located in the Central Vista area of New Delhi and covers an area of approximately 65,000
square meters.
• It has seating for 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in the Rajya Sabha.
PM Modi to flag off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express on 29 May
• PM Modi will inaugurate Assam's first Vande Bharat Express on May 29, 2023.
• The train will connect Guwahati with New Jalpaiguri and will cover the journey in 5 hours and 30
minutes.
• The Prime Minister will also dedicate 182 Route km of newly electrified sections, which will provide
pollution-free transportation and reduce the running time of trains.
Oil India registers highest ever Net Profit of Rs. 6810.40 cr
• Oil India Limited (OIL) has reported its highest-ever net profit since the company's inception at
₹6,810.40 crore in FY 2022-23.
• The company also reported the highest-ever pipeline throughput of 8.19 million metric tonne
(MMT) and the highest-ever turnover of Rs 23,272.57 crore.
• Crude Oil and Natural Gas production has also shown growth of 6.95% and 6.27% respectively
in 2023.
India announces plan to end tuberculosis by 2025
• Prime Minister Modi launched the Tuberculosis (TB) Free India campaign, an ambitious plan to
eliminate tuberculosis by 2025.
• India has the highest burden of TB in the world, with nearly 423,000 TB patients dying in 2016.
• The UN's sustainable development goals had set a target to eliminate TB by 2030.
• Tobacco use is an important factor in TB-related deaths in India, with 7.9% of deaths.
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Minor. Affairs Ministry supports Development of Unani Medicine System

• The Ministry of Minority Affairs has approved a grant of Rs. 45.34 Crores under Pradhan Mantri
Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) to promote the Unani Medicine facilities in India.
• The grant will support the upgradation of Unani Medicine facilities at Hyderabad, Chennai,
Lucknow, Silchar, and Bengaluru.
• Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) has also sanctioned Rs. 35.52 crores.
NITI Aayog to hold 8th Governing Council Meeting on 27 May
• NITI Aayog will hold its 8th Governing Council Meeting on May 27, 2023, in New Delhi to discuss
the theme of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India'.
• The meeting will focus on eight prominent themes, including infrastructure, skill development,
women empowerment, and health and nutrition.
• The Prime Minister, as Chairman of NITI Aayog, will preside over the meeting.
Giriraj Singh launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transaction
• The Ministry of Rural Development launched the "Samarth Campaign on Promoting Digital
Transactions in 50,000 Gram Panchayats" to promote digital transactions in rural areas.
• Union Minister Giriraj Singh, on 25 May 2023, launched the campaign in Lucknow.
• The digital Gram Sachivalays being created by the govt of UP in villages will have a provision of
offering services of Bank Sakhis too.
India to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of global SDG
• India is striving to eliminate Tuberculosis from the country by 2025, five years ahead of the global
Sustainable Development Goal.
• India is the only country in the world to have developed its own mechanism for estimating its TB
burden.
• The country has witnessed a 13 percent reduction in TB incidents from 2015 to 2022, surpassing
the global reduction rate of 10 percent.
PSU's start-up challenge to employ AI, renewables in ship design
• The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd is planning to rope in start-ups for
employing artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy in ship design and construction.
• To encourage the development of innovative solutions, GRSE launched Accelerated Innovation
Nurturing Scheme (GAINS).
• The scheme will address present challenges in the ship design and construction industry.
Civil Aviation Ministry launches UDAN 5.1 for helicopter routes
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation, on 24 May 2023, launched UDAN 5.1 (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik),
which is designed specifically for helicopter routes.
• UDAN 5.1 aims to enhance connectivity to remote areas of India and achieve last-mile
connectivity through helicopters.
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• Airfare caps have been reduced by 25% to make flying in helicopters more affordable for
passengers.
Union Min Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated PCIM & H ‘e-office’
• Union Minister of Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an e-Office portal and an online
portal at the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H),
Ghaziabad.
• The online portal will promote hassle-free access to pharmacopoeial monographs among
stakeholders across the world.
• The new e-Office portal of PCIM&H streamlines office operations and improve efficiency.
'Sengol', The Golden Sceptre To Be Placed In New Parliament
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will place the 'sengol' next to the Lok Sabha Speaker's seat when
he inaugurates the newly constructed Parliament building.
• This sceptre was handed over to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to mark the transfer
of power from the British to Indians.
• The one accorded the 'sengol' is expected to impart a just and impartial rule.
Bharat Gaurav Train for Sri Rameshwaram-Tirupati Yatra flagged off
• The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train for "Sri Rameshwaram-Tirupati: Dakshin Yatra" was flagged off
from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai on 23 May 2023.
• The tour package through this train will cover places like Mysuru, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari, and
Tirupati.
• The tour is being conducted under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" & "Dekho Apna Desh"
programs to promote domestic tourism.
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds Digital India Dialogues in Mumbai
• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar held Digital India Dialogues on the Principles of the Digital
India Act (DIA) in Mumbai, Mahrarashtra on 23 May 2023.
• The Act provide a strong legal framework for protecting the rights of Digital Citizens.
• It will also allow sectoral regulators such as RBI & SEBI to create additional safeguards, resulting
in harmonization of different laws.
Agri drone maker IoTechWorld Avigation to set up pilot training center
• Indian agricultural drone manufacturer, IoTechWorld Avigation, announced that it is in the
process of setting up seven remote pilot training organisations (RPTOs) in five states by July.
• During the month of June, three of them will come up in Gurugram (Haryana), Chikballapur
(Karnataka), and Samastipur (Bihar) and the remaining two in Rajamundary and Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh.
Govt sets target to increase highways network to 2 lakh kms by 2025
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• The construction of National Highways has witnessed around 48 per cent growth in the last nine
years and its total length in the country has gone up to nearly 1.47 lakh kilometres against 98,000
kilometres in 2014-15.
• Earlier the pace of National Highways' construction was about 12 kilometers per day which has
increased to 38 kilometers per day at present.
SECL’s Gevra coal mine in Chhattisgarh to be largest in Asia
• Gevra project of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) in Chhattisgarh in May 2023 became the
first mine in the country to achieve 50 Metric Tons of coal production.
• The expansion of Gevra coal mine will help SECL achieve its goal of increasing coal production
to 250 million tonnes per annum by 2025.
• The expansion of the Gevra coal mine will make it the largest coal-producing mine in Asia.
National Anti-Terrorism Day: 21 May
• National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed in India on May 21 each year to commemorate the death
of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
• Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India.
• The day highlights the significance of eradicating terrorism and promoting peace and harmony.
• India is among the 25-worst terror-hit countries, according to the 10th edition of the Global
Terrorism Index.
India achieves 47% growth in coal production in the past 9 years
• In the last nine years, India's overall coal production has gone up by 47 percent to 893.08 million
tonnes (MT).
• This is the highest coal production in the country's history.
• Coal supply has also gone up by 45.37% to reach 877.74 million tonnes.
• The government launched 'Mission Coking Coal' in August 2021 to suggest ways to increase
domestic coking coal production and utilization by 2030.
India launches 1st commercial plane using sustainable aviation fuel
• AirAsia India successfully flew India's first commercial passenger flight using the indigenous
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend on 18 May 2023.
• The flight departed from Pune to New Delhi and the SAF blend was supplied by Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)
• By 2025, India aims to blend 1% SAF in Jet fuel, requiring around 14 crore liters of SAF per annum.
MoS S.P. Singh Baghel moved from Law Ministry to Health Ministry
• Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel has been assigned as Minister of State in the Health and Family Welfare
Ministry.
• Prof. Baghel was serving as Minister of State in the Law and Justice Ministry.
• Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal was assigned the
independent charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice.
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MoS for Communications Devusinh Chauhan launches ORAN test bed project
• On the occasion of World Telecom Day, Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan
today launched Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) test bed project for conformance,
certification and interoperability testing of O-RAN based solutions at a function in New Delhi.
• It will facilitate testing of ORAN elements and will facilitate development of fully indigenous 5G
radio network in India.
2nd Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet to be held in Mumbai
• The second meeting of the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) will be held in
Mumbai, Maharashtra from May 23 to 25.
• The first DRRWG meeting was held in Gandhinagar in March-April 2023.
• The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 to 2030 provides a concrete action plan
to protect development gains from the Risk of Disaster.
1st Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting held on World Food India 2023
• The First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting for World Food India 2023 was held on May 16,
2023 in New Delhi.
• The committee meeting was chaired by Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary of Food Processing
Industries (FPI).
• The meeting aimed to discuss the preparation and participation of
Ministries/Departments/Organizations for the upcoming event.
Country's first elevated 8-lane access control Dwarka Expressway
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said the country's first
elevated 8-lane access control Dwarka expressway of 29.6 km length is being built at a cost of Rs
9000 crore will be almost completed in April 2024.
• The road network of this expressway is of four levels.
• A 3-lane service road is being constructed on both sides of the expressway.
Third G20 tourism meet to be held in Srinagar on May 22-24
• The 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will be held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir from
May 22 to 24.
• During the working sessions, G20 delegates will discuss a potential roadmap that would link
Tourism-sector with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• The event will be based on 5 areas eg. Green Tourism, Digitalisation, Skills, Tourism MSMEs, and
Destination Management.
Ayush Min to inaugurate National Mission Conclave in Delhi on 18 May
• Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave
in New Delhi on 18 May 2023.
• The conclave aims to enhance coordination among stakeholders and strengthen the functioning
of Ayush Health Wellness centers.
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• The National Ayush Mission was launched in 2014 with the objective to preserve and promote
India's traditional systems of medicine.
PM Modi to inaugurate International Museum Expo 2023 in New Delhi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati
Maidan in New Delhi tomorrow.
• The International Museum Expo is being organized as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to
celebrate the 47th International Museum Day.
• The theme for this year is ‘Museums, Sustainability, and Well Being’.
Dr Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 8th All India Pension Adalat on 17 May
• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the 8th All India Pension Adalat in Delhi on 17
May 2023.
• The Pension Adalat initiative was started on an experimental basis in 2017 by the Department of
Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.
• The Pension Adalat will be linked through video conferences where Pension Adalats are being
organized by Min/Depts across India to take up complicated cases.
Phase V of Sagar Parikrama to be held from 17th-19th May
• The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has announced the
commencement of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative.
• The journey will start from Raigad, Maharashtra on 17 May and end in Canacona, Goa on 19 May
2023.
• Sagar Parikrama symbolizes solidarity with fisherfolk and fish farmers.
• Union Minister for Fisheries Parshottam Rupala will participate in the event
Jal Jeevan Mission achieves milestone of 12 crore Tap Water connection
• The Jal Jeevan Mission has achieved a milestone of providing 12 crore tap water connections to
rural households in India on 16 May 2023.
• The mission has been successful in providing tap water connections to over 50% of rural
households in the country.
• The mission was launched in 2019 to provide tap water connections to all rural households by
2024.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Sanchar Saathi portal
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Sanchar Saathi portal on May 16, 2023.
• The Sanchar Saathi portal is a digital platform designed to provide training and support to people
in rural areas to operate digital devices and access digital services.
• The portal aims to bridge the digital divide and empower people in rural areas to participate in
the digital economy.
DNA profiling of elephants as part census begins in Jharkhand.
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• DNA profiling of elephants in Jharkhand's Palamau Tiger Reserve is underway, led by a team from
the Wildlife Institute of India.
• Elephant dung is being collected for DNA analysis
• Cameras will be installed in the forest for cross-referencing.
• The census is set to finish this month.
Hardeep S Puri launches mega campaign ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’
• Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep S Puri launched his Ministry's mega campaign
‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’.
• This campaign aims to champion, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR) concept of waste
management.
• Under this nationwide campaign, RRR Centres or one-stop collection centers will be set up.
• The RRR Centres are scheduled to be launched nationwide on the 20th of this month.
Union Agriculture Min launches Biological Control Lab in Hyderabad
• The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the
Integrated Biological Control Laboratory at National Institute of Plant Health Management
(NIPHM) Hyderabad, Telangana.
• The Lab will have an Insect Museum, weed museum and Natural Farming Cell.
• NIPHM promotes sustainable agricultural practices such as Agro Ecosystem Analysis for pest
management.
Envt. Minister Bhupender Yadav launches mobile application Meri LiFE
• Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav launched a mobile
application, called Meri LiFE (My life) in New Delhi.
• This app is inspired by the concept of LiFE, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP
26.
• It emphasizes mindful and deliberate utilization instead of mindless and wasteful consumption.
Operation Samudragupt a joint operation off the Kerala coast
• The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, in a joint operation off the Kerala coast,
have seized approximately 2,500 kg of methamphetamine valued at about 15,000 crore and
originating from Pakistan.
• The seizure is a part of Operation Samudragupt, which seeks to rid the Indian Ocean region of
drugs by targeting drug trafficking on ships.
Ladakh annual festival 'Monlam Chenmo' begins in Leh
• The annual five-day-long Great Prayer Festival, "Ladakh Monlam Chenmo," a mass prayer camp
by Buddhist monks and nuns for world peace and happiness started in Leh, Ladakh.
• Monlam Chenmo is a major annual prayer of the Sangha Community of Ladakh gathered at one
platform.
• The event is being organised by the All Ladakh Gonpa Association.
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MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches 3rd Semicon India Roadshow in Delhi

• The 3rd Semicon India Future Design roadshow was launched by Union Minister of State for
Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on 12 May 2023 in Delhi.
• The event was held at IIT Delhi with the aim to encourage innovation in the semiconductor design
and manufacturing space.
• The event also aimed to facilitate investment in the semiconductor industry.
Narendra Singh Tomar chairs 8th SCO Agriculture Ministers meet
• The 8th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member
countries was held on 12 May 2023.
• It was held under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra
Singh Tomar.
• The meeting resulted in the adoption of a joint declaration on agricultural cooperation among
SCO member states.
AIFF declares June 23 as 'AIFF Grassroots Day' to honor P.K. Banerjee
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has declared June 23 as the 'AIFF Grassroots Day' to
honor the legacy of late Indian football icon Pradip Kumar Banerjee
• Banerjee, who passed away in 2020, was a former India captain and coach who led the national
team to the Asian Games gold medal in 1962
• He was also the first Indian to coach a foreign club when he took charge of East Bengal in 1970
MyGov, in collaboration with IHM, Pusa launches YUVA PRATIBHA
• MyGov, in collaboration with IHM, Pusa launched ‘YUVA PRATIBHA - Culinary Talent Hunt’.
• Its aim is to create awareness and increase the production and consumption of millet, the year
2023 has been declared as the ‘International Year of the Millets’ by the United Nations, following
a proposal by India, to position itself as a global hub for millet.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam - launches “Open challenge programme (OCP) 2.0’
• Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL launched ‘Open challenge progam 2.0’
• The program is the second program in the series of OCP programs that are being launched by
Kalpataru-CoE (Centre of entrepreneurship).
• This open challenge program is for selecting the startups in the field of Industry 4.0 technologies.
PM Modi Commends Kutch Kadwa Patidar Samaj
• PM Narendra Modi has lauded Kadwa Patidar Samaj for their commendable work done during
the Corona period.
• The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the efforts of Akhil Bhartiya Kutch Kadva Samaj
will give strength to the country's resolutions in this direction and will lead them to success.
PM Modi to Inaugurate 3-Day International Museum Expo 2023 in Delhi
• PM Modi will inaugurate a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive three-day International Museum Expo-
2023 on 18th May at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
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• This initiative has been undertaken to commemorate and celebrate the 47th International
Museum Day
• The Expo aims at facilitating a holistic conversation and showcases the diverse cultural heritage
exhibited by various museums across the country.
ICMR successfully conducts trial run of blood bag delivery
• ICMR successfully conducts trial run of blood bag delivery under i-Drone initiative.
• The inaugural trial flight carried ten units of blood samples from Government Institute of Medical
Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida and Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi.
• The trial run has been undertaken for the 1st time in the country.
Jal Shakti Ministry Organizes Orientation Program
• Jal Shakti Ministry organizes orientation program for action-oriented implementation of "Catch
the Rain" campaign
• The 2023 campaign is being implemented from 4th March 2023 to 30th November 2023 in all the
districts of the country with the theme “Source Sustainability for Drinking Water”.
Meenakshi Lekhi Inaugurates 'Buddham Saranam Gacchami' Exhibition
• Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurated the
"Buddham Saranam Cacchami" Exhibition in the presence of senior Buddhist monks,
Ambassadors, diplomats and Ministry officials on Wednesday at the National Callery of Modern
Arts, Delhi.
• The International Buddhist Confederation also actively participated in the
event.
PM Modi Multiple Scientific Projects on National Technology Day
• PM laid foundation stone of Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory- India
• He also dedicated ‘Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant, Visakhapatnam’ to the nation
• By this, India will join select group of nations with capacity to produce Rare Earth Permanent
Magnets
• PM also dedicated to the nation ‘National Hadron Beam Therapy Facility’ and ‘Fission
Molybdenum-99 Production Facility’
MyGov and Ministry of Culture, launches 'YUVA PRATIBHA'
• MyGov in collaboration with Ministry of Culture is launching a YUVA PRATIBHA – Singing Talent
Hunt on May 10, 2023.
• The initial submission for the competition will be open for a period of one and half month.
• Top 3 Winners will be mentored for a period of 1 month with a mentorship stipend.
• 1st winner will get Rs 1,50,000, a trophy, and a certificate.
ISRO to start online training programme for PG and UG students
• The Indian Space Research Organisation has announced a new introductory-level online training
programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).
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• START is aimed at postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students of Physical Sciences and
Technology.
• The programme will cover various domains of Space Science, including Astronomy and
Astrophysics, Heliophysics, etc.
Financial Stability and Development Council meeting held
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 27th Financial Stability and Development
Council meeting in Delhi, on 8 May'23.
• It was held in the presence of Ministers of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary and Dr Bhagwat
Karad.
• It was discussed that the policy and legislative reform measures required to further develop the
financial sector may be formulated and implemented expeditiously.
SJVN secures 100 MW wind power project in Gujarat
• SJVN Ltd has secured a 100 MW grid-connected wind power project in Gujarat.
• The project was awarded to SJVN Green Energy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN,
through a competitive bidding process followed by an e-reverse auction organized by Gujarat
Urja Vikas Nigam Limited.
• The commissioning of the project is expected to reduce 576,067 tonnes of carbon emissions.
UGC launches 'CU-Chayan', a unified faculty recruitment portal
• The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a new portal named ‘CU-Chayan’ for
faculty appointments in central varsities.
• The portal will offer a range of features including a consolidated listing of job openings across all
participating universities.
• Applicants will have a single login for applying to any of the universities, and personalised
dashboards.
Mansukh Mandaviya reviews ‘Food Street Project’
• Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the ‘Food Street
Project’ aimed at developing 100 healthy and hygienic food-streets.
• It seeks to encourage safe and healthy food practices, reduce foodborne illnesses and improve
overall health outcomes.
• To operationalize the food streets, the National Health Mission will provide assistance of Rs 1 cr
per food street.
River-Cities Alliance Global Seminar organised by NMCG
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban
Affairs (NIUA) organized the ‘River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar: Partnership for Building
International River-Sensitive Cities’ on 4 May 2023 in New Delhi.
• It witnessed participation from Embassies/High Commissions of select countries.
• World Bank, ADB, JICA and KfW also were part of it.
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RBI, BIS launch global technology competition ‘G20 TechSprint’

• Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have launched G20
TechSprint, a global technology competition.
• This is the fourth edition of the G20 TechSprint.
• It will focus on developing innovative technology solutions for cross-border payments.
• The competition is open for developers around the world for submitting application from till 4
June 2023.
JNPA Port sets a global benchmark with a record
• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s leading container port, has achieved a global
milestone in container cargo handling with a remarkable turnaround time (TAT) of only 22 hours.
• It was given in the World Bank’s 2023 Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report.
• This success follows JNPA’s record-breaking handling of 6.05 mn twenty-foot equivalent units in
the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Microsoft introduces two initiatives to bolster support to Indian SMBs
• Microsoft India has introduced 2 new initiatives, an SMB (small and medium businesses) focused
website and a dedicated helpline.
• The website Microsoft for Small and Medium Businesses, aims at bringing together business
owners and entrepreneurs in India.
• Digital Transformation Helpline (1800-102-1147) offers SMBs dedicated support to navigate their
digital transformation journey seamlessly.
NTPC marks its first overseas capacity addition
• NTPC has marked its first overseas capacity addition, beginning with Bangladesh.
• The Group recently added Unit-1, a 660 MW capacity, of the 1320 MW (2x660) Maitree Super
Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) located in Rampal, Mongla, Bangladesh.
• It takes the Installed capacity of NTPC to 72304 MW.
• The project was executed in collaboration with the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company
Pvt Ltd.
Shantanu Thakur flags off MV-ITT LION (V-273)
• Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur flagged off MV-ITT LION
(V-273) from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata as the inaugural shipment to operationalise
the Sittwe Port in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
• The Port has been built under a grant assistance from the Government of India as part of Kaladan
Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP).
Melanistic tiger dies in Similipal Tiger Reserve
• A rare melanistic tiger was found dead in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve area, in Odisha.
• The melanistic tiger is rarely found in the wild.
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• A team of National Tiger Conservation Authority will investigate the circumstances under which
the tiger died.
• The STR first reported the presence of melanistic tigers in 2007.
• The 2016 tiger census revealed six such tigers in the reserve.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president
• Bola Tinubu has become Nigeria's president, succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari.
• Nigeria is forecast to become the world's third most populous nation by 2050.
• Tinubu was the former governor of Lagos.
• He has pledged to reunite the country amidst opposition parties contesting his election in court.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Tinubu.
Justice Augustine George Masih as CJ of Rajasthan High Court
• The newly appointed Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Augustine George Masih
will be administered oath by Governor Kalraj Mishra
• Justice Masih is the senior most puisne judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and was
appointed judge of that Court on July 10, 2008.
Karnataka Bank appoints Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as new MD and CEO
• Karnataka Bank has appointed Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as its new Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer.
• He has nearly four decades of experience in commercial, retail, and transactional banking,
technology, and payments.
• His tenure as MD & CEO will last for three years, effective from the date of assuming charge.
• He was a part of the founding management team at HDFC Bank Limited.
Praveen Kumar Srivastava sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner
• Praveen Kumar Srivastava sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
• President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• Mr. Srivastava is a 1988-batch retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the Assam-
Meghalaya cadre.
WHO re-elects CAG of India as the External Auditor of WHO
• World Health Assembly re-elects Comptroller and Auditor General of India Shri Girish Chandra
Murmu as the External Auditor of WHO for 2024-27.
• 114 Member States out of 156 States present and voting reposed their trust in CAG, India.
Justice Ramesh D Dhanuka sworn as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
• Justice Ramesh Devkinandan Dhanuka was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High
Court on 28 May 2023.
• Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office to Justice Dhanuka.
• He will retire on May 30, upon attaining the age of 62, and will have a tenure as chief justice of 3
days.
• Justice SV Gangapurwala was also sworn-in as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court.
Suman Sharma sworn in as UPSC member
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• Suman Sharma, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, has been appointed as a
Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
• She has had a distinguished career of over 30 years and has held several important positions in
the Indian government.
• She was awarded the Best Search while working in the Investigation Wing of the Income Tax
Department.
R. Dinesh takes over as CII President for 2023-24
• R. Dinesh, the Executive Vice Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, has been appointed as
the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President for 2023-24.
• Sanjiv Puri, the Managing Director of ITC, has been named as President-designate by the CII
National Council.
• Rajiv Memani, the Chairman of EY India Region, has been appointed as Vice-President of CII.
Jayakumar S. Pillai appointed as Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank
• IDBI Bank has appointed Jayakumar S. Pillai as Deputy Managing Director on the bank's Board.
• The appointment has been approved by the bank's board of directors and is valid for three years.
• Pillai has 32 years and 7 months of experience working at Canara Bank.
• He presently holds the position of Chief General Manager and Circle Head at Canara Bank,
Mumbai.
Mukesh Ambani joins advisory committee to COP28 President
• Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has been appointed as a
member of the Advisory Committee to the President of the 28th Session of the Conference of the
Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian, other than Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science
and Environment.
Ex-Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood takes charge as new CBI Director
• Praveen Sood, on 25 May 2023, was appointed as the new Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Director.
• Sood is a 1986-batch Karnataka cadre officer who has been appointed for two years from the
date of assuming office.
• The three-member panel that included Sood's name comprised PM Narendra Modi, Chief Justice
of India DY Chandrachud, and Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
Sourav Ganguly named as brand ambassador of Tripura Tourism
• Former India cricket captain and former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has been named as the brand
ambassador for Tripura Tourism.
• As an Ambassador, he will promote and try to attract more visitors to Tripura and give a boost to
the tourism industry.
• It is a state in northeastern India and is bounded by Assam and Mizoram in the east and
Bangladesh in the north, south, and west.
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K. Govindaraj elected as president of FIBA Asia

• Dr K. Govindaraj has been elected as the President of the International Basketball Federation
(FIBA) Asia.
• He has become the first Indian to lead the International Basketball Federation in Asia.
• Currently, He is the President of the Basketball Federation of India and the Karnataka Olympic
Association.
• He replaced Qatar’s Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, who served as head of FIBA Asia since 2002.
Tata Chemicals re-appoints R. Mukundan as its MD & CEO
• Tata Chemicals' Board of Directors re-appointed Mr. R. Mukundan as Managing Director & CEO
for another 5-year term, effective from November 26, 2023.
• The re-appointment of Mr. R. Mukundan was based on the recommendation of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee.
• It is one of the largest chemical companies in India with operations in India.
Indian-origin man becomes first turban-wearing ‘Lord Mayor’ of UK city
• Punjab born Jaswant Singh Birdi has become UK's Coventry city's first turban-wearing Lord
Mayor.
• Jaswant Singh Birdi, who was born in Punjab and spent some time as a child in Calcutta in West
Bengal, moved to Coventry 60 years ago and has served as a local councillor in the city for 16
years.
Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla appointed as Indian Army's new MGS
• Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla has been appointed as the new Master General Sustenance (MGS)
of the Indian Army.
• The MGS is responsible for maintaining the high state readiness of the force in both peace and
war.
• Lt Gen Aujla will be one of the eight principal staff officers of the Chief of Army Staff.
• Commissioned into the Rajputana Rifles regiment, Aujla joined the forces in December 1987.
Jayaprakash re-elected as President of Swimming Federation
• N. Jayaprakash and Monal D Chokshi were re-elected as President and Secretary of the
Swimming Federation of India (SFI) on 22 May 2023.
• The SFI will focus on developing grassroots participation in swimming by holding camps and
coaches' clinics at the State-level.
• SFI plans to propose to four states to set up an academy for a year-long camp where foreign
coaches will be brought in.
Govt appoints AK Jain as new PNGRB chairman
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• A K Jain has been appointed as the new chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Board (PNGRB).
• He is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
• He previously served as the Coal Secretary until Oct 2022.
• The PNGRB is responsible for regulating the oil and gas sector in India.
• The last PNGRB chairman was D K Saraf, who retired in Dec 2020.
Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as Union Law Minister
• Arjun Ram Meghwal has been appointed the new Law Minister, while Kiren Rijiju has been handed
the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• Meghwal has been assigned the Law Ministry in addition to his existing portfolios.
• Kiren Rijiju has been assigned the portfolio of Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• Meghwal is the current Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Culture.
Paytm appoints Bhavesh Gupta as COO, President
• One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the parent company of fintech giant Paytm, on Tuesday
announced that it has appointed Bhavesh Gupta as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO)
and President.
• Prior to joining Paytm in 2020, Gupta held multiple leadership roles including CEO of Clix Capital
(formerly known as GE Capital), and Head of SME and Business Banking at IDFC Bank.
Justice PK Mishra, advocate KV Viswanathan to be elevated as SC judges
• The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Andhra Pradesh High Court
Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra as judge of the Supreme Court.
• The Collegium has also cleared the name of senior advocate KV Viswanathan as a Supreme Court
Judge.
• The Supreme Court currently operates with 32 judges, while its approved capacity stands at 34
judges.
Manoj Soni sworn in as Chairman of UPSC.
• The oath was administered by Smt. Smita Nagaraj, the senior most Member of the Commission.
• Dr Soni joined UPSC as a Member in 2017 and later assumed the duties of Chairman in April 2022.
• He has a background in Political Science and specialized in International Relation Studies.
• Dr Soni has served as Vice-Chancellor of M.S. University of Baroda and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
Open University.
Ravneet Kaur appointed chairperson of Competition Commission of India
• The Central government appointed Ravneet Kaur, a 1988 Punjab cadre IAS officer, as the new
chairperson of the Competition Commission of India
• Sangeeta Verma has been serving as the acting Chairperson.
• As per the May 15 order, her appointment will be for five years from the date she assumes charge
or till the date of attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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Vedanta appoints Sonal Shrivastava as its new Chief Financial Officer

• Vedanta Ltd has appointed Sonal Shrivastava as its chief financial officer with effect from June
1, 2023.
• She will be joining Vedanta from the Holcim Group, where she had joined in 2002 and was the
chief financial officer for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions.
• Vedanta CEO: Sunil Duggal
• Vedanta Founder: Dwarka Prasad Agarwal
• Founded: 25 June 1965
Duroflex announces Virat Kohli as new brand ambassador
• Duroflex Private Limited, a mattress and sleep products maker, has signed cricketer Virat Kohli as
its brand ambassador on 15 May 2023.
• He will promote the importance of good sleep for better health.
• Its campaign is titled ‘Great Sleep Great Health’.
• In 2023, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh became the most valued celebrity for endorsements in
2022, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli.
Air Marshal Dixit takes over as Deputy Chief of Air Staff
• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on 15 May 2023.
• He is a graduate of the Staff Course, Bangladesh and National Defence College, New Delhi.
• He is a Qualified Flying Instructor as well as an Experimental Test pilot, with over 3300 hours of
flying experience
• He participated in Operation Safed Sagar and Rakshak.
IPS Officer Praveen Sood appointed as next Director of CBI
• IPS officer Praveen Sood has been appointed as the next Director of the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) for a period of two years.
• Mr. Sood is currently serving as the Director General of Police of Karnataka.
• He will succeed incumbent CBI Director Subodh Kumar Jaiswal.
Elon Musk announces Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO
• Elon Musk has confirmed that Linda Yaccarino is the new Twitter CEO
• She will primarily focus on business operations while Musk will focus more on product design and
new technology.
• Yaccarino has been with NBCUniversal for more than 20 years and has held a variety of
leadership positions.
• Currently, she is responsible for all of NBCUniversal's global advertising and partnerships
businesses.
Puma appoints K Balagopalan as India Managing Director
• PUMA India on 11 May 2023, announced that Karthik Balagopalan, the global director of retail
and e-commerce, will succeed Abhishek Ganguly as the new managing director.
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• He has been with PUMA since 2006, and previously held management positions in retail
operations and business development at PUMA India.
• The new appointment will take effect on August 1, 2023.
NIIF appoints Rajiv Dhar as interim CEO
• The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has appointed Rajiv Dhar as its interim
chief executive officer.
• He is currently the fund’s chief investment officer, will take over from Vineet Nayyar.
• Dhar, has 25 yrs of experience in the financial sector, is expected to continue NIIF’s focus on
investing in infrastructure projects in India.
Badminton Asia Appoints BAI Joint Secretary Omar Rashid as CTO
• Badminton Asia has named Omar Rashid as the Chair of the Technical Officials Committee.
• Omar Rashid, a Joint Secretary of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), has been selected for
this prominent role within Badminton Asia.
• He will oversee the development and implementation of rules and regulations, elevating the
standards of officiating in badminton tournaments nationwide.
Accenture appoints Ajay Vij Country Managing Director in India
• Accenture has appointed Ajay Vij as Country Managing Director, a newly created role, and
Sandeep Dutta as the lead of its India Market Unit.
• Mr. Dutta, who was India Sales Lead, would now serve as the company’s India business lead.
• Rekha M. Menon, Senior Managing Director and Chairperson for Accenture in India, would retire
as of June 30, 2023.
Krishna Bhat appointed Basketball Federation of India administrator
• The Delhi High Court has appointed former Karnataka High Court judge P Krishna Bhat as the
administrator of the Basketball Federation of India with immediate effect for conducting elections
in the body.
• The administrator shall function till a newly-elected body takes charge of BFI.
• The Administrator shall decide whether, the present returning officer should continue to conduct
the election.
Marico re-appoints Saugata Gupta as MD & CEO for two years
• Marico has re-appointed Saugata Gupta as MD and Chief Executive Officer for a period of two
years with effect from 1 April, 2024 to 31 March, 2026.
• He joined Marico in 2004 as the Head of Marketing and was elevated to CEO of India business in
2007.
• In 2014, he took over as Managing Director of the company.
• Marico has also appointed Rajan Bharti Mittal as an Additional Director.
Mark Nicholas to become next president of MCC
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• Former England cricketer and veteran commentator Mark Nicholas has been elected as the next
president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday.
• Nicholas will replace current president Stephen Fry and will assume responsibilities in October
2023.
• Mark scored over 25,000 runs - including an unbeaten hundred for MCC at Lord’s against the
1985 Australians.
Wakefit signs Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador
• Wakefit Innovations Private Limited, has signed actor Ayushmann Khurrana as Wakefit.co’s brand
ambassador.
• The actor will also help the brand in spreading awareness about sleep health and its importance
in the modern context.
• In 2022, the company also announced its offline retail expansion and has launched 22 physical
stores across the country with plans to open up more than 100 stores.
Indian origin Ajay Banga set to be next President of World Bank
• Indian origin Ajay Banga has been confirmed as the next President of the World Bank.
• He is the former Mastercard CEO and will serve a five-year term as president.
• He was nominated for the post by United States President Joe Biden in late February 2023 and
was the sole contender to replace departing World Bank chief David Malpass.
• He will start the new job on June 2.
Air Marshal Balakrishnan takes over as AOC-in-C of S. Air Command
• Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C)
of Southern Air Command on 1 May 2023.
• The Air Marshal is a recipient of the Presidential Awards of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and
Vayu Sena Medal (VM).
• He is a Helicopter Combat Leader and a Type Qualified Flying Instructor.
Laneige signs actor Athiya Shetty as first brand face for India
• Laneige, a Korean skincare brand has signed actor Athiya Shetty as its first-ever brand face in
India.
• As part of the association, she will represent its line of skincare products.
• Laneige is a South Korean cosmetics brand launched by Amore Pacific in 1994.
A K Mohanty appointed as new Atomic Energy Commission chairman
• Renowned physicist and Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Ajit Kumar
Mohanty has been appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and the
secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
• Mohanty succeeds K N Vyas to the post.
• Mohanty was appointed as the BARC director in March 2019.
• He has twice been the CERN Scientific Associate.
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PM condoles demise of noted Sanskrit scholar Ved Kumari Ghai
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted
Sanskrit scholar Ved Kumari Ghai.
• Born on December 16, 1931 in Jammu, Ved Kumari Ghai was Sanskrit Scholar and Padma Shri
awardee, the fourth-highest civilian award in 2010.
• She was head of the Sanskrit Department at Jammu University until her retirement on December
31, 1991.
Congress’ lone Lok Sabha MP from Maharashtra Balu Dhanorkar dies
• The Congress’ lone Lok Sabha member from Maharashtra, Suresh aka Balu Dhanorkar, passed
away at a private hospital in New Delhi.
• He was hospitalised for kidney stones in Nagpur but later shifted to Delhi after his condition turned
critical.
• He represented Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', passes away in Switzerland
• Tina Turner, also known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, passed away on 25 May 2023.
• Turner was known for her electric stage presence and hits including The Best, Proud Mary, Private
Dancer and What's Love Got to Do With It.
• Turner's life story was immortalized in a popular West End show that is still running.
• Turner's most well-known song is "The Best", released in 1989.
Industrialist and philanthropist Karumuttu T Kannan passes away
• Karumuttu T Kannan, a prominent industrialist, and philanthropist, passed away on 24 May 2023.
• He was the Chairman & Managing Director of Thiagarajar Mills Ltd.
• Kannan held significant positions such as Chairman of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, and
The South India Mills’ Association.
• Kannan held the distinguished role of Thakkar of Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Thirukoil in
Madurai.
RRR movie actor Ray Stevenson dies at age 58
• The actor Ray Stevenson, who played British Governor Scott Buxton in SS Rajamouli's RRR died
at age 58.
• His death was announced four days before his 59th birthday.
• Ray also appeared in major TV shows such as Rome, Vikings and Dexter. He was known for roles
in the Thor films and the Divergent series, as well as several UK TV shows like Band of Gold, Peak
Practice and Murphy's Law.
Veteran actor Sarath Babu passes away at the age of 71
• Veteran Tamil and Telugu actor Sarath Babu passed away on 22 May 2023 in Hyderabad.
• Born in 1951, he made his acting debut in the 1973 Telugu film Rama Rajyam.
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• He made his debut in Tamil cinema with director K Balachander’s Nizhal Nijamagiradhu in 1978.
• He acted in more than 200 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam with actors like Kamal Haasan,
Rajinikanth, and NT Rama Rao.
Ex-Union min & BJP's Ambala MP Rattan Lal Kataria passes away
• Rattan Lal Kataria, former Union Minister and BJP MP from Ambala passed away on May 18.
• He served as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment till 7 July 2021.
• He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Ambala.
• Previously, he was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Ambala as a candidate of the Bharatiya
Janata Party.
SP Hinduja, chairman of Hinduja Group, passes away
• Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the eldest of the four Hinduja brothers and chairman of the Hinduja
Group passed away on 17 May 2023.
• From the 1990s, he was consistently ranked among the United Kingdom and Asia's wealthiest
people.
• In 2022, Hinduja topped the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated wealth of £28.472 billion
sterling.
Mexican five-time World Cup veteran Antonio Carbajal dies at 93
• Antonio Carbajal, the first Mexican player to appear in five World Cups, has passed away at the
age of 93.
• Carbajal, who was nicknamed "La Tota," played for Mexico between 1950 and 1966, making 11
World Cup appearances.
• He is best known for his record-setting five appearances at the FIFA World Cup.
Renowned Corporate Lawyer Rajiv Luthra Passes Away
• Rajiv Luthra, veteran corporate lawyer and founder of the law firm Luthra and Luthra, died
• Rajiv Luthra played an instrumental role in conceiving the amendments to the Copyright Act,
1957.
• The government also appointed him to the Advisory Board of the Competition Commission of
India (CCI) to help frame the Competition Act, 2002.
Renowned Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passes away
• Renowned Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passed away in May 2023.
• He is best known for his ‘Animesh’ series.
• The writer-poet has innumerable accolades under his belt, including Sahitya Akademi Award
which he won for ‘Kalbela’ in 1984.
• Apart from this, he has been conferred the Anand Award and Bankim Award.
• In 2018, the West Bengal government honoured him with the 'Banga Bibhushan' award.
Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie passes away
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• American sprinter Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time world champion in
track and field, passed away in May 2023.
• Bowie, who also won an Olympic 200m bronze and gold in the 4x100m relay at the Rio Games.
• She earned gold medals in the women's 4x400 m relays at both the 2016 Olympic Games and
2017 World Championships.
Actor-director Manobala passes away
• Popular Tamil actor, comedian, director, and producer Manobala passed away in May 2023.
• Manobala debuted as an actor and assistant director in the 1979 Bharathiraja film Puthiya
Vaarpugal.
• He then went on to direct over 24 films, debuting with the 1982 film Agaya Gangai starring Karthik
and Suhasini.
• As a producer, he produced Sathuranga Vettai.
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Jude Bellingham named Bundesliga Player of the Season 2022-23
• 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund player Jude Bellingham has been named Bundesliga Player of the
Season for his incredible campaign in season 2022/23.
• The award is a well-deserved honor for the midfielder, who played a crucial role in BVB's title bid
this season.
• At the age of 19, he became the youngest-ever captain of Borussia Dortmund.
Chaman Lal elected 1st-ever Indian-origin Lord Mayor of Birmingham
• Councillor Chaman Lal, on 30 May 2023, become the first ever British-Indian Sikh to take oath as
Birmingham's Lord Mayor.
• Lal, who is from the Ravidassia community of British Sikhs, was born in the village of Pakhowal in
Hoshiarpur and later moved to the United Kingdom in 1964.
• He is a Labour Party leader who was first elected to Soho and Jewellery Quarter ward in 1994.
Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's European record for most goals
• Lionel Messi has broken the record for most goals scored in Europe's top five leagues.
• He scored his 496th league goal in PSG's Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg.
• This goal surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 495 goals.
• Messi is now the greatest scorer in Europe's top five leagues with 496 goals.
• He also has 247 assists to his name, compared to Ronaldo's 151.
Nepali Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for record 27th time sets new record
• The Seven Summit Treks, an expedition organizing company of Nepal on Wednesday announced
the new record set earlier this morning on Twitter
• Sherpa, a native of Thame village in Solukhumbu, Nepal has been working as Senior Guide at
Seven Summit Treks.
• Experienced Sherpa climber, aged 53, with over two decades of mountain scaling. Started as
support staff in the 1992 Everest expedition.
Shubman Gill becomes first batter to score 100 in Test, ODIs, T20
• India's young batter Shubman Gill accomplished a milestone by becoming the only cricketer in
history to score a century in Test, ODIs, T20I, and Indian Premier League in a calendar year.
• In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shubman played a blistering knock of 101 off 58 balls
at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
• In the ongoing IPL, he has smashed 576 Runs.
Pasang Dawa Sherpa becomes 2nd person to scale Everest 26 times
• Pasang Dawa Sherpa has become the second person to summit Mount Everest 26 times.
• He achieved the feat on May 7, 2023, breaking the previous record held by Apa Sherpa.
• He first climbed Everest in 1998 and has since made it his mission to conquer the peak as many
times as possible.
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• Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range
of the Himalayas.
Deepika Padukone appears on cover of TIME magazine
• Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine in May
2023.
• The American magazine described Padukone as a ‘global star’ bringing ‘the world to Bollywood’.
• It had previously named Padukone among its list of 100 most influential people in the world in
2018.
• TIME magazine is a renowned weekly news publication based in the United States.
Kivini Shohe & Andrea Kevichüsa to Represent Nagaland at Cannes FF
• In a first of its kind for the state of Nagaland, two film personalities Ms. Kivini Shohe and Ms.
Andrea Kevichüsa, will be representing Nagaland at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, 2023.
• Ms. Kivini Shohe is a prominent Filmmaker and a founding member of the Film Association of
Nagaland.
• Ms. Andrea Kevichüsa is an Indian model and actor from Nagaland.
Alia Bhatt Becomes Gucci's First Indian Global Ambassador
• Alia Bhatt is the first Indian Global Ambassador of Gucci. She will make her appearance as their
ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show in Seoul.
• Announcing the news, Gucci wrote, "Alia Bhatt is the House's newest Global Brand Ambassador.
• To mark the occasion, the actress, producer, and entrepreneur, was captured with the Gucci
Bamboo 1947 bag."
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Nvidia joins $1 trillion valuation club
• Nvidia Corp briefly joined an elite club of U.S. companies sporting a $1 trillion market value, as
investors piled into the chipmaker that has quickly become one of the biggest winners of the AI
boom.
• The highest price target values the company at about $1.6 trillion, on par with Google-parent
Alphabet.
• Nvidia's stock has surged 200% since October.
BPCL develops ethanol-diesel blend to reduce emissions
• BPCL has developed a diesel-ethanol blend to reduce emissions and achieve its net zero target
by 2040.
• BPCL is focusing on petrochemicals and sustainable aviation fuel among other products to
diversify its operations.
• It has also developed two new technologies, namely the ‘K Model’ for crude compatibility and
‘BPMARRK’ for quick and accurate real-time crude assay.
Scientists reconstructed mathematical structure of Quantum Theory
• Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basics Sciences restructured the mathematical
structure of the quantum theory.
• Information Causality is crucial in selecting the quantum composition rule among different
mathematical possibilities.
• Scientists have been trying to re-derive the mathematical structure of quantum theory starting
with physically motivated postulates.
CML Biotech installs world's first integrated blood collection tube
• CML Biotech Ltd. has installed the world's first integrated machine 'HUSKY-ICHOR' for
manufacturing blood collection tubes.
• The machine is manufactured by Canada-based Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection
molds and molding machines.
• The integrated machine is capable of manufacturing 8 lakh blood collection tubes per day.
‘Daam’ virus steals call records, reads history from Android phones
• ‘Daam’ virus steals call records, reads history from Android phones; central agency issues advisory.
• An Android malware called ‘Daam’ that infects mobile phones and hacks into sensitive data like
call records, contacts, history and camera has been found to be spreading.
• The virus is also capable of “bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware on the
targeted devices”.
Microsoft unveils multilingual Jugalbandi AI chatbot
• Microsoft unveils multilingual Jugalbandi AI chatbot to help users easily access govt schemes.
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• Jugalbandi was introduced to villagers in Biwan in early April 2022 and so far, the chatbot covers
ten of India's 22 official languages.
• The bot supports both text and voice inputs in Indian languages.
• The chatbot uses GPT models via Azure OpenAI service.
Indian scientists mimic interstellar comet using cosmic dust
• Indian scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have developed a visually realistic
cosmic dust model to replicate the unusual polarisation of interstellar comet 2I/Borisov.
• The model uses a set of numerical algorithmscalled Rough Ellipsoid Structure Tools (REST) to
create agglomerated debris and Rough Fractal Aggregates (RFA) from spheres.
ISRO to launch new navigation satellite
• NVS-01 is the first of the second-generation satellites envisaged for the Navic constellation that
will be launched by Isro at the end of May.
• It will be deployed in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
• The system was developed looking at the growing requirements of the Civil Aviation.
• The system is used in terrestrial, aerial, and marine transportation.
Bezos firm wins Nasa bid to build astronaut lunar lander
• NASA has awarded Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's company, a contract worth $3.4 billion to build a
spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon's surface.
• Blue Origin will develop its Blue Moon lander to meet NASA's human landing system requirements.
• The contract includes one uncrewed demonstration mission to the lunar surface before a crewed
demo on the Artemis V mission in 2029.
Chinese scientists develop clawed microrobot for precision medicine
• Chinese scientists have developed a swimming microrobot complete with claws and a coat that
mimics the red blood cell membrane.
• The robot is 20 microns in diameter and has claws inspired by tardigrades, a kind of tiny
invertebrate.
• The claws allow for better navigation through the veins and show promise for precision medicine.
• The researchers monitored the robot's activity in a rabbit vein.
1st commercial passenger flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
• Country's first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation
Fuel (SAF) blend was successfully flown from Pune to Delhi.
• Air Asia flight flew from Pune to Delhi powered by SAF blended aviation turbine fuel supplied by
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
• it a significant milestone in the country's efforts towards Net Zero emissions by 2070.
Scientists develop high-performance, cost-effective Na-ion batteries
• IIT Bombay Scientists develop high-performance, cost-effective Na-ion batteries.
• Na-ion batteries are a next-generation energy storage system due to their cost-effectiveness.
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• The new cathode material has the potential to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries.
• The use of sodium in Na-ion batteries reduces the risk of thermal runaway, making them safer
than lithium-ion batteries.
Google invests $1 million to IIT-Madras AI research centre
• Google on 15 May 2023, announced an investment of $1 million in the form of grants to Indian
Institute of Technology Madras' (IIT Madras).
• Google has been announced as the inaugural 'platinum consortium' member of the IIT Madras
newly formed Centre for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CeRAI).
• It aims to promote use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through academic curriculum development
Portal to track, recover lost mobile phones to be unveiled
• The government is going to launch a new portal, www.sancharsaathi.gov.in on World
Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
• This new portal will help people track and find their lost mobile phones.
• The portal will be available throughout the country and cater to lost or stolen mobile phones
connected to all telecom circles.
Photonic memory developed by Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
• A new photonic, functional memory based on tin oxide slanted nanorod arrays in which both the
optical and electrical stimuli can be used to modulate switching characteristics shows potential
for developing high-density and high-efficiency computing systems.
• The researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bangalore have
designed this functional memory.
SpaceX Plans to Launch First Commercial Space Station in 2025
• SpaceX, the private aerospace company, has announced its ambitious plan to launch the world's
first commercial space station by 2025
• It will mark a significant milestone in the commercialization of space exploration.
• Shortly after the first station, a small module called Haven-I is launched, crew members will be
sent there via SpaceX's Dragon capsule.
New Android malware discovered that steals passwords, 2FA codes
• A new Android malware known as 'FluHorse' has been discovered, which targets users in Eastern
Asia with malicious apps that look like legitimate versions with over 1,00,000 installs.
• These malicious apps are designed to extract sensitive information, including user credentials and
2-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes.
BITS Pilani Hyd. Develops Face Mask with Sensor to Check for Illness
• Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have designed a face mask equipped with a sensor to
detect illness.
• The team designed and developed a ‘Kirigami’ based stretchable, flexible Laser induced
Graphene (LIG) a 3-D carbon nanomaterial, for real-time attachments with surgical masks.
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• The innovative face mask aims to provide real-time monitoring of vital health parameters.
POEM-2 successfully conducted on-orbit experiments in space
• IN-SPACe, a commercial wing of ISRO has informed that PSLV Orbital Experimental Module,
POEM-2 has been successfully conducting on-orbit experiments in space.
• POEM-2 with seven payloads is conducting in-orbit testing for various non-government entities.
• The valuable on-orbit data received offers scope for further development and new opportunities.
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UP Hockey wins 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship
• Uttar Pradesh Hockey won the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023
after defeating the Hockey Association of Odisha in the Final at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey
Stadium, Odisha.
• Uttar Pradesh Hockey won the tournament by defeating the Hockey Association of Odisha 7-1.
MS Dhoni becomes first Indian to record 300 dismissals
• MS Dhoni became the first Indian to record 300 dismissals in T20 cricket.
• The CSK captain also leads the wicketkeeping charts in the IPL with 180 dismissals in 243 innings,
with 138 catches and 42 stumping.
• Dhoni also became the first player to feature in 250 IPL matches during the match.
Jyothi Yarraji clinches gold medal at T-Meeting 2023
• Jyothi Yarraji bagged the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles event in the T-Meeting 2023
athletics meet, in Tilburg, the Netherlands.
• Jyothi Yarraji topped the heats with a time of 13.08s as she made her way to the final.
• The Andhra runner clinched the first gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles event at the
Kurpfalz Gala 2023 athletics meet, in Weinheim, Germany
Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans, win 5th IPL title
• Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 final by five wickets at the Narendra
Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 30 May 2023.
• Chennai Super Kings has equaled Mumbai Indians' record for most IPL titles.
• Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap and he also became the youngest batter to ever do so in IPL
history.
• Mohammed Shami won the Purple Cap with 28 wickets in 17 matches.
Max Verstappen wins Monaco GP
• Two-time Drivers' championship winner Max Verstappen overcame rain to win the historic
Monaco GP and defended his lead in the 2023 driver's rankings.
• While Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso came at second place, Alpine's Esteban Ocon finished
third.
• Verstappen is chasing his third successive Drivers' championship win this year after winning the
championship in 2021 as well as 2022.
Premier League 2022/23 season
• Manchester City won the Premier League for the third time in a row.
• David de Gea wins Golden Glove Award for Premier League 2022/23 season.
• Kevin De Bruyne wins Player Maker of Year Award for Premier League season.
• Haaland wins the Premier League Golden Boot.
India clinches title of CAVA Women's Challenge Cup 2023
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• India has won the title of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball
Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu.
• India defeated Kazakhstan in a shared set of 3-0.
• In the competition, Kazakhstan became the runner-up, Nepal third, Uzbekistan fourth, Sri Lanka
fifth, Kyrgyzstan sixth, Maldives seventh, and Bangladesh eighth.
Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar wins gold
• Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin finished bagged
silver at the International Jumping Meeting at Kallithea in Greece.
• Successfully defending his title in the Men’s long jump event, Commonwealth Games silver
medallist Sreeshankar registered his season-best jump of 8.18 meter. He beat his compatriot and
national record holder Jeswin Aldrin.
Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore create history
• India for the first time won two senior individual medals in women's skeet at International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
• Ganemat Sekhon won silver which was her second-ever individual world cup medal.
• In her first appearance at the senior level, Darshna Rathore won bronze making it her a first-ever.
Sania Mirza appointed as the Tennis Ambassador for Sony Sports Network
• Leading sports broadcaster Sony Sports Network has announced the exclusive onboarding Sania
Mirza as the Tennis Ambassador for Sony Sports Network.
• Having won six Grand Slam titles across Australian Open (2), US Open (2), Roland Garros (1) &
Wimbledon (1), including three women's doubles titles and three mixed doubles titles, she is one
of the most successful tennis players in Indian history.
Shirgaonkar elected unopposed as India Taekwondo Chief
• Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of
India Taekwondo.
• He holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• India will be featured in the upcoming Senior World Taekwondo Championship 2023 to be held
in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 25 to June 5.
Sameer Verma wins gold; Rohan Kapoor-Sikki Reddy bag silver
• Indian shuttler Sameer Verma emerged victorious in men's singles competition at the 2023
Slovenia Open beating Su Li Yang while the duo of Rohan Kapoor and Sikki Reddy bagged silver
in the mixed doubles event in Maribor, Slovenia.
• Verma won 21-18 21-14 against his Taiwanese opponent.
Darshna lying third at Almaty Shotgun World Cup
• Former national champion and Khelo India Youth Games winner Darshna Rathore shot a 71 on
day one of the women's skeet qualifications to lie third at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup.
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• Darshna was the best Indian on the show as teammate Ganemat Sekhon shot 69 to be placed
ninth among contenders and Maheshwari Chauhan was lying further back, having shot 67.
Neeraj Chopra becomes World No 1 in javelin rankings
• Neeraj Chopra has become the world number one in men's javelin throw rankings issued by World
Athletics.
• He topped the charts with 1455 points, 22 ahead of reigning world champion Anderson Peters
from Grenada.
• Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic was third with 1416 points.
• Chopra won the Diamond League 2022 finals in Zurich, becoming the first Indian to win the
prestigious trophy.
Manchester City wins Premier League title for third consecutive time
• Manchester City was crowned the English Premier League champion for the third consecutive
time following second-placed Arsenal’s 0-1 loss at the hands of Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
• This is City’s ninth League title overall and the fifth under Pep Guardiola.
• Guardiola’s side is now four points clear atop of the league standings with 85 points in 35 games.
BCCI announces Adidas as Team India's kit sponsor
• Adidas has been revealed as Tem India's kit sponsor, in partnership with BCCI.
• India will be hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup this year from October-November.
China claims record 13th Sudirman Cup title
• China claimed a record 13th Sudirman Cup title defeating South Korea 3-0 at Suzhou.
• Chen Yufei defeated World No.2 An Se Young 21-16,22-20, in the women's singles to seal victory.
• In the men's singles, Korea's Lee Yun Gyu was easily outmatched by Shi Yuqi.
• The tournament is one of badminton's most important, because performances will count towards
qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Daniil Medvedev wins maiden clay court title at Italian Open 2023
• Daniil Medvedev beats Holger Rune 7-5 7-5 in the final of the Italian Open to win his first ATP
clay-court title.
• This is his first clay-court trophy and 20th career title.
• Medvedev's career includes the 2021 U.S. Open title and a period at No. 1 in the rankings.
• In the women's category, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan won the title defeating Ukraine's
Anhelina Kalinina 6-4, 1-0.
Shaili Singh clinched bronze medal at the Golden Grand Prix 2023
• Indian athlete Shaili Singh won a bronze medal in the women's long jump event with a jump of
6.65m at the Golden Grand Prix 2023 athletics meet in Yokohama, Japan.
• The Yokohama meet was a World Athletics Continental Tour gold-label event.
• German athlete Maryse Luzolo won the gold medal with an effort of 6.79m.
• Australian athlete Brooke Buschkuehl won the silver medal with a 6.77m leap.
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Rohit Sharma becomes 2nd Indian player to complete 11000 runs in T20
• Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma on 21 May 2023, became the second Indian batter after
Virat Kohli (11, 864 runs) to surpass 11,000 runs in Twenty-20 cricket.
• He also becomes the seventh batter overall to score 11000 runs after Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik,
Kieron Pollard, David Warner, and Aaron Finch, and Virat Kohli.
• Chris Gayle has the highest number of T20 runs - 14,562.
PM Modi to inaugurate 3rd Khelo India University Games in UP
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Khelo
India University Games to be hosted by Uttar Pradesh on May 25.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath, Union Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Anurag
Thakur, and Nisith Pramanik will also be present on this occasion.
• Apart from this, various cultural programs will also be organized
South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023 concludes in Itanagar
• South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023 concluded in Itanagar.
• It was a three-day international event in which more than 100 athletes and officials from six
countries Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal participated.
Jyothi Yarraji clinches gold in women's 100 m hurdles
• Athlete Jyothi Yarraji won a gold medal in the women's 100 m hurdles at the Federation Cup
athletics event at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi.
• Jyothi topped the podium with a meet-record time of 12.89 seconds. She also crossed the Asian
Championships qualifying standard of 13.63 seconds set by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI),
as per Olympics.com.
• She hails from Andhra Pradesh.
ICC ODI Rankings 2023: Ireland's Tector displaces Virat Kohli
• Ireland's Harry Tector jumped to 7th rank on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
released on 17 May 2023.
• He achieved a new rating of 722 points in ODI cricket which is the highest ever achieved by an
Ireland player.
• South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen ranked second position with 777 points while Pakistan's
Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq have taken third and fourth places.
Annu Rani clinched gold medal on the second day of the Federation Cup
• Annu Rani clinches gold and crosses the Asian Games qualification mark at Federation Cup 2023.
• The event held at the Birsa Munda Stadium, Annu breached the all-important qualifying
standards with a throw of 59.24 m, way above the standard of 56.46 m set by AFI
• She also qualified for the Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled for July in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gatka included in 37th National Games
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• The traditional game of 'Gatka' is poised to get a significant boost nationwide as the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA) has officially included this sport in the 37th National Games-2023
• It will be held in Goa in October this year.
• During this national event, the IOA, in collaboration with the Government of Goa, would organize
competitions for a total of 43 disciplines.
Barcelona wins La Liga for 1st time since 2019
• Barcelona has won its first Spanish league title after the departure of Lionel Messi with a 4-2
victory against Espanyol
• Robert Lewandowski scored twice to lead the Catalan club to its first league title since 2019.
• Barcelona has won the top title in Spanish football a total of 27 times
Prraneeth becomes India’s 82nd Grandmaster
• V. Prraneeth became Telangana’s sixth and India’s 82nd Grandmaster when he outwitted GM
Hans Niemann of the US in the penultimate round of the Baku Open 2023.
• He earned his first GM-norm at the First Saturday tournament in March 2022 where he also
became an IM.
• He earned his second GM-norm at Biel MTO in July 2022.
Pramod Bhagat wins two gold at Thailand para badminton international
• Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat won two gold and Sukant Kadam one gold and a silver in the
Thailand Para badminton international
• Pramod defeated England’s Daniel Bethell in the SL3 singles final with a 21-18 (retd) when the
latter retired due to an injury.
• In the doubles final, Pramod and Sukant won the gold defeating Nitesh Kumar and Tarun 18-21,
21-14, 21-19.
Hriday Hazarika and Nancy Mandhotra bag silver medals
• Hriday Hazarika and Nancy Mandhotra bag silver medals in 10-meter air rifle event at ISSF World
Cup 2023.
• It was the first-ever ISSF World Cup medal for 21-year-old Hriday Hazarika as well as 19-year-old
Nancy Mandhotra.
• The Baku meet is the penultimate stage of the ISSF World Cup for rifle and pistol shooters.
Rhythm Sangwan registers highest score in women’s 25m pistol event
• Indian shooter Rhythm Sangwan registered the highest-ever score in women’s 25m pistol event
when she recorded 595 in the qualification round at the ISSF World Cup in Baku.
• Sangwan bettered the previous best of 594, set by Bulgaria’s Diana Iorgova in 1994.
• China’s Luna Tao and Germany’s Doreen Vennekamp had also equalled the tally in 2002 and
2023.
Indian boxers settles for bronze at IBA Men’s World Boxing C’ship
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• Boxers Mohammad Hussamudin, Deepak Kumar, and Nishant Dev had to settle for bronze medal
at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Deepak lost to 2-time bronze medallist Billal Bennama of France 3-4 in a closely contested 51 kg
Semifinal match
• While Nishant Dev went down fighting Asian champion Aslanbek Shymbergenov of Kazakhstan
3-2 in the 71 kg category Semifinal
RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes fastest fifty in IPL history
• Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal broke the record for slamming the fastest fifty in
the history of IPL.
• The 21 -year-old reached his half-century off 13 deliveries against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at
Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
• The previous record was jointly held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins, who had taken 14 deliveries
each.
Yuzvendra Chahal creates history, takes most wickets in IPL
• RR leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in IPL.
• He achieved this feat by dismissing KKR captain Nitish Rana in their IPL 2023 match
• Chahal took his tally of wickets in IPL to 184.
• He overtook Dwayne Bravo, who was the previous highest wicket-taker in IPL with 183 scalps.
Asian Kabaddi Championship to be Held in South Korea
• In this Championship, a total of 12 teams will participate in the tournament, including defending
champions India.
• The championship will be held in South Korea, showcasing the sport's popularity and growth in
the region.
• The last edition of the Asian Kabaddi Championship was held in 2017 in Corgan, Iran.
• This edition's finals was played between India and Pakistan.
Rhythm Sangwan Clinches Bronze Medal in Women's 10-Metre Air Pistol
• Rhythm Sangwan has won the bronze medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the ISSF
World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• She scored 219.1 in the final to finish third behind Anna 2016 Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakaki
of Greece and 2004 Athens Olympics gold medallist Olena Kostevych of Ukraine.
• It was Sangwan’s first individual senior medal at the shooting World Cup.
Indian Boxers wins Three Medals at World Boxing Championship
• Indian boxers have ensured three medals at the World Boxing Championships for the first time
as they advanced to the semifinals in Tashkent.
• Deepak Bhoria at 51kg, Mohammed Hussamuddin at 57kg, and Nishant Dev at 71kg emerged
victorious in their respective quarterfinal bouts.
• This is for the first time Indian men’s boxers will bring home three medals home from a World
Championships.
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FIBA Selects Qatar as Host for Marquee 2027 Men's Basketball World Cup
• Qatar has been chosen by FIBA (International Basketball Federation) to host the highly
anticipated 2027 Men's Basketball World Cup.
• Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event
• The selection of Qatar as the host for the 2027 Men's Basketball World Cup reflects FIBA's
confidence in the country's state-of-the-art infrastructure
Dr. Akhilesh memorial Deccan Premier Carrom League
• Deccan Premier Carrom League to be held in Nizamabad.
• Players from the seven States ,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra and Odisha, besides some internationals will be in action.
• For the first time in India, Carrom Live Platform will be paperless with the scores to be entered
through mobiles, live scores and online statistics, besides live streaming.
Mumbai Indians record fastest 200+ run chase in IPL history
• Mumbai Indians create history with the fastest 200-plus run chase in the history of the IPL.
• MI chased down 200-run target against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 16.3 overs.
• The previous fastest 200+ run chase was achieved by Delhi Daredevils (DD), now known as Delhi
Capitals (DC), against Gujarat Lions (GL). DD had chased 209-run target in 17.3 overs in IPL 2017.
Laureus Sports Awards 2023
• Lionel Messi, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Carlos Alcaraz among the esteemed winners at the
Laureus Sports Awards 2023.
• World Sportsman of the Year Award Lionel Messi
• World Sportswoman of the Year Award Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
• World Team of the Year Award Argentina Men's Football Team
• World Breakthrough of the Year Award Carlos Alcaraz
Neeraj Chopra Claims Gold and World Lead at Doha Diamond League
• Neeraj Chopra secures a gold medal and sets a world-leading mark at the Doha Diamond League
in athletics.
• Neeraj Chopra defeated Grenada’s World champion Anderson Peters with an impressive World-
leading 88.67m.
• Peters had won the Diamond League gold in Doha last year with a personal-best 93.07m
Fakhar and Naruemol are ICC Players of the month
• Pak batter Fakhar Zaman and Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai were named ICC men's and
women's players of the month for April after both produced match-winning performances for their
countries in ODIs,
• Fakhar becomes the first Pakistan player to the monthly accolade since Sidra Ameen in Nov 2022.
• Naruemol had consistent high scores in Thailand's historic ODI series victory against Zimbabwe.
Fakhar Zaman, Naruemol Chaiwai crowned ICC players of the month
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• Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman was named the ICC Men's Player of the month for April 2023.
• Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai was adjudged best in the women's section.
• Fakhar becomes the first Pakistan player to win the monthly accolade since Sidra Ameen in
November 2022.
• Naruemol was named Player-of-the-Series for two unbeaten half-centuries.
Indian weightlifters finish with three silver medals in South Korea
• In Weightlifting, Indian weightlifters finished the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Jinju,
South Korea, with three silver medals.
• Ajith Narayana and Achinta Sheuli were the only two Indian weightlifters competing in the men’s
73kg category.
• Ajith Narayana topped Group B with a combined lift of 307kg.
• Achinta Sheuli, meanwhile, finished second in Group B with a total lift of 305kg.
Yuzvendra equals Bravo's record for most wickets taken in IPL
• Yuzvendra Chahal equalled the record of former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo
for the most wickets taken in the IPL history.
• Bowling against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he returned figures of 4 for 29 in four overs.
• Both Chahal and Bravo now have 183 wickets each to their credits.
• Since his debut in 2013, he has played 142 games.
Praveen Chithravel sets national record in triple jump in Cuba
• Indian triple jumper Praveen Chithravel set a new national record with an effort of 17.37 metres
on his way to winning a gold medal in the Prueba de confrontacion 2023 athletics meet in Havana,
Cuba.
• Chithravel improved on the previous men’s triple jump national record of 17.30m set by Renjith
Maheswary at the third Indian Grand Prix in Bangalore in 2016.
Max Verstappen wins Miami F1 Grand Prix
• Max Verstappen defeated Sergio Perez to win the Miami Grand Prix.
• Fernando Alonso, who started second, claim third-place.
• George Russell was fourth, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.
• Red Bull have now won all five races of the 2023 season.
Alcaraz makes history with 10th title
• Carlos Alcaraz made history on 7 May 2023 when he captured the Mutua Madrid Open title.
• He defeated Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
• The Spaniard became the sixth-youngest player to reach 10 tour-level titles in the Open Era.
• Alcaraz was also champion at the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals.
• The Spaniard has earned 10 of his trophies at ATP Masters 1000 events.
Bindyarani Devi clinches silver medal in 55kg category
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• In Weightlifting, India’s Bindyarani Devi has clinched a silver medal in the women’s 55kg category
at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Jinju, South Korea.
• China’s Chen Guan Ling won the gold medal with a combined lift of 204 kg.
• Meanwhile in the men’s 61kg category Group B, Shubham Todkar lifted a combined weight of
263kg to finish sixth among nine competitors.
Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins silver medal at Jinju, Korea
• In the Asian Weightlifting Championships, India’s weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a silver
medal on 8 May 2023 at Jinju, Korea.
• He won medal in the snatch event with a lift of 141 kg in the 67 kg weight class.
• In the World Boxing Championships, Mohammed Hussamuddin of India defeated Russia's Savvin
Eduard, 5-0 in a unanimous decision to enter into the 57 kg quarterfinals.
Khelo India University Games 2022 logo, mascot, torch launched
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched the Khelo India
University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022’s official logo, mascot, torch, anthem and Jersey in
Lucknow.
• The 12-day-long event will be held in Varanasi, Noida and Gorakhpur, with Delhi’s Dr. Karni Singh
Shooting range hosting the Shooting competition.
• The Kabaddi competition begins in Noida on May 23rd, 2023.
Pakistan's Babar Azam becomes fastest player to reach 5000 runs
• Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the ODI format.
• He crossed the 5000 run-mark in 97 innings.
• Babar broke Hashim Amla's record of scoring 5000 runs in 101 innings.
• Azam has been the number-one batter on the International Cricket Council’s rankings for ODIs
for the last two years.
Indian Archery men and women teams win 12 medals
• The Indian archery men and women teams emerged victorious and won 5 Gold medals, 5 Silvers
and 2 bronze at Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament, Stage II in Tashkent.
• In the compound women team event, Parneet Kaur, Raginee Markoo and Pragati defeated
Kazakhstan 232- 223 to win gold.
• In Compound Men team event, team of Amit, Kushal Dalal, and Abhishek Verma beat Hong Kong,
233-226 to lift gold.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinches Doha Diamond League title
• Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won Diamond League title in Doha on 5 May
2023.
• Czech Republic’s Vadlejch stood second, with Grenada’s Peters finishing third.
• With this win, Neeraj has also bagged the world lead.
• He gave his best throw of 88.67m.
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Napoli clinch first Serie A title in 33 years

• Napoli won their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years, clinching the Scudetto on 4 May 2023, at
Udinese.
• The title is Napoli's third in Italy's top division and their first since Diego Maradona led them to
championships in 1987 and 1990.
• It's the first time a club south of Italy's traditional soccer capitals of Milan and Turin has won the
league since Roma claimed the title in 2001.
Geoffrey Emmanuel first Indian to compete in FIM JuniorGP
• Geoffrey Emmanuel will make his debut in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship in Portugal in
May 2023.
• He will be the first Indian to compete in the championship, which is considered a crucial stepping
stone to MotoGP.
• Geoffrey will race for Cuna De Campeones in his maiden FIM JuniorGP season.
• The first round of the 2023 season is scheduled for May 5-7 at the Circuit de Estoril in Portugal.
South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail ends international career
• Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has announced her retirement from international cricket.
• Ismail played in 241 international matches across one-day Internationals, Twenty20s and tests.
• She broke the record for the fastest ball recorded in women’s cricket during that tournament when
she was clocked at 128 kph (80 mph) against England in the semi-finals.
Logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022 to be launched
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur will launch the Logo, jersey,
mascot and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2022 (KIUG 2021) at the Indira Gandhi
Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on 5th May.
• The 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games will take place from May 23 to June 3, 2023.
• The opening ceremony is scheduled for May 25.
Olympic silver medallist Nijel Amos gets 3-year ban for doping
• Nijel Amos, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the men's 800 m, has been banned for three years
for doping.
• The runner from Botswana tested positive for the banned substance GW1516 last year in the run-
up to the track world championships and received a reduction on the standard four-year ban
because he admitted to the charges.
• The ban rules Amos out of 2024's Paris Olympics.
Luca Brecel wins World Snooker Championship
• Luca Brecel won his first World Snooker Championship, in May 2023.
• He beat four-time champion Mark Selby 18-15.
• The World Snooker Championship is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in
professional snooker.
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• First held in 1927, it is now one of the three tournaments that make up snooker's Triple Crown
Series.
Vantika becomes 11th women to achieve International Master title
• Vantika Agrawal is the new India Women No.3 in Chess and the 11th Indian women to achieve
International Master title.
• She has played 4 International tournaments previously where she has increased her FIDE rating
by 61 points.
• She has also won a bronze medal in the National Women's Championship held in Kohlapur in Jan
2023 and a gold medal for the Airport Authority of India in Feb 2023.
Nepal wins ACC Men's Premier Cup
• Nepal has qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 after winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup.
• The team, led by Rohit Paudel defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by seven wickets in the
final that was played across two days at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in
Kirtipur.
• Nepal, therefore, joined India and Pakistan in Group A of the Asia Cup to be played in September
2023.
India overtake Australia to become No. 1 Test side
• India has overtaken Australia to regain the number one position in the ICC men's Test team
rankings.
• India's rating points have moved up from 119 to 121.
• India were last at the top for a month in December 2021.
• England remain in third position.
• The annual update to the ODI team rankings will be carried out on May 10, 2023.
Sreeshankar wins gold in MVA High Performance athletics meet
• Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar claimed the gold medal with a leap of 8.29 metres at the
MVA High Performance athletics meet 1 held in Chula Vista, USA.
• He had won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
• China’s Ma Weidong secured the silver medal with a 7.99m leap, while his compatriot Huafeng
Huang claimed the bronze with an effort of 7.61m.
Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon win gold for India
• Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Ganemat Sekhon, combined effectively to give India their first medal, a
Gold in the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt.
• The Indian mixed doubles pair defeated Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodriguez 6-0
in the final of the Skeet Mixed Team event.
• Italy took bronze medal.
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Goa village lures tourists for 'Chikhal Kalo' festival
• Marcel a small hamlet in North Goa, attracted hundreds of visitors on Friday for "Chikhal Kalo", a
traditional mud festival that celebrates Lord Krishna's childhood.
• Hundreds of locals and tourists thronged the village to witness the event, which has been
recognized and promoted by the state tourism department.
• The celebration begins at Devki Krishna temple in Marcel.
Divya Kala Mela will be Organised at Jaipur from 29 June
• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is organizing a unique event called
'Divya Kala Mela'.
• The event will showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from
across the country.
• 'Divya Kala Mela' will be held from 29th June to 5th July 2023 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• The event is aimed at promoting the economic empowerment of Divyangjan.
Annual Hemis Monastery Festival being celebrated in Ladakh
• In Ladakh, two -day-long annual Hemis Monastery Festival, known as Hemis Tseschu is celebrated
with great religious fervor and gaiety.
• Grand prayers, the performance of sacred mask dances, and the exhibition of Thanka or mural
Paintings are being held to mark the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Padma Sambhava.
Raja Parba festival celebrating menstruation, commences in Odisha
• Raja Parba is a three-day festival celebrated in Odisha to honor Mother Earth and celebrate
womanhood.
• The festival started on June 14 and will end on June 16, 2023.
• The festival is also known as Mithun Sankranti and has great significance among Hindus.
• The festival celebrates the uniqueness of a woman's menstruation as a sign of fertility and the
ability to give birth to another life.
Vaikasi Visakam 2023, celebrated in Tamil Nadu
• Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan, who is the warrior god
• Lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is worshipped as Lord Murugan in Tamil
Nadu and other southern states
• This year, Vaikashi Visakam will be celebrated on Saturday, June 3, as per the Tamil calendar
• Lord Murugan is also considered to be the chief deity of the ancient Tamils
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An elephant image shot has emerged the winner at Drone Photo Awards
• A photo of an elephant taken at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Tamil Nadu has emerged as
the winner of the Drone Photo Awards 2023
• The photo was taken by wildlife photographer, Mathanraj S
• The photo shows a herd of elephants crossing a river in the reserve.
• The photo was chosen as the winner by a panel of judges from around the world
• Mathanraj S will receive a cash prize of $10,000
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
• Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks will receive Academy Honorary Awards for their contribution to
cinema.
• The awards will be presented at the Governor Awards in November 2023.
• Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter will also receive awards at the event.
• Bassett is known for her performances in "What's Love Got to Do with It", "Waiting to Exhale", and
"Black Panther".
MOHFW wins Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Sammaan Samaaroh 2023
• The Department of Health and Family Welfare was awarded the Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Samman
Samaroh 2023 in the "Highest Single Bid Procurements in FY22-23" category.
• The awards event was organized by the Government e-Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry.
• The department procured through the Government e-marketplace (GeM) and onboarded
domestic vendors of vaccines.
Lionel Messi wins 'Best Foreign Player' award of Ligue 1
• Lionel Messi has been awarded the 'Best Foreign Player' in Ligue 1 for the 2022-23 season.
• Messi completed two season trebles with Barcelona, winning three major titles in a single season.
• He made his debut for Barcelona's senior team in 2003, scoring five goals in 10 appearances.
• Messi is the third-highest goal-scorer at the international level with 103 goals for Argentina.
Pt P. D. Baul awarded 1st Kala Kranti Lifetime Achievement Award
• At the Kolkata edition of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF), Padma Shri Pandit
Purna Das Baul was presented with the IPAF Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding
contribution to the traditional Baul music on the world stage.
• This is IPAF's 5th year in Kolkata with 2 days of cultural programs to support the dying Indian art
forms.
IOC awards Olympic Order to WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus
• The Director-General of the WHO, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, was presented with the Olympic Order
for his role in ensuring the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 took place despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) honored the WHO as an organization with the
Olympic Cup for 2021.
• The IOC and WHO signed a cooperation agreement in 2020 to work together on joint initiatives.
NTPC Recognized as Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24
• NTPC Limited has been honored with the prestigious title of "Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-
24" by Team Marksmen.
• The award recognizes NTPC's exceptional performance in various key areas, including
Organizational Purpose, Employee Centricity, safety & Trust.
• The company's progressive and "People before PLF" (Plant Load Factor) approach has
contributed to making NTPC a preferred workplace.
Devrani sisters conferred National Florence Nightingale Award
• The National Florence Nightingale award was given to Major General Smita Devrani, Additional
Director General of Military Nursing Service (MNS) and Brigadier Amita Devrani, Brigadier MNS in
Southern Command headquarters for the years 2022 and 2023.
• The National Florence Nightingale Awards were established in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare.
Bajaj Allianz General Insu. wins the Best Customer Experience Award
• Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, won 'Best Customer Experience and Servicing Platform' at the
4th ELETS BFSI Came Changer Summit 2023, in Goa.
• The theme of the event was 'Decoding New Disruptions & Technologies for a Better Tomorrow'.
Prez presents National Florence Nightingale Awards 2022 and 2023
• President presents National Florence Nightingale Awards 2022 and 2023 to nurses for their
distinguished services.
• The awards are a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and
nursing professionals to society.
• It was instituted in 1973 by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
Star Alliance named World’s Best Airline Alliance at Skytrax
• Star Alliance, the renowned airline alliance, has once again won the prestigious World’s Best
Airline Alliance award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
• The Alliance’s Los Angeles lounge has retained its position as the World’s Best Airline Alliance
Lounge for an impressive seventh consecutive year.
Salman Rushdie awarded the prestigious German Peace Prize 2023
• Salman Rushdie has been awarded the 2023 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for "his
indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of life and for enriching our world with his love of
storytelling."
• The Peace Prize is endowed with €25,000
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• The prize, created in 1950, recognizes a personality committed to serving international

understanding between nations and cultures through their work.
Arundhati Roy wins 45th European Essay Prize for ‘Azadi’
• Arundhati Roy has won the 45th European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement.
• The prize recognizes outstanding essays that criticize current societies, their practices, and
ideologies.
• The French translation of 'Azadi' titled 'Liberte, fascisme, fiction' appeared in Gallimard.
• The Prize has been awarded since 1975 and is the 1st literary award dedicated solely to the genre
of the essay.
Product of the Year announces Winners of its 15th Anniversary Edition
• Product of the Year, the world's largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, unveiled
the "Product of the Year 2023" Winners of its 15th Anniversary Edition
• Innovative products across various categories including Air Purifier, Ceiling Fan, Tower Air Cooler,
Water Purifier and Life Insurance Plans have been voted and recognized as "Product of the Year
2023" by consumers across India
Paddler Mudit Dani scripts history, becomes first Indian to bag NCTTA
• Indian paddler Mudit Dani has entered the history books by becoming the first Indian to win the
National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) Male Athlete of the Year award for his
exceptional performances in 2022-23.
• The NCTTA is a national organisation member of USA Table Tennis.
• It is given to the best performing male athlete across the USA and Canadian universities every
season.
Gita Press, Gorakhpur, awarded Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021
• The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, one of the largest
publishers of religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana and the Upanishads.
• The decision to confer the award on Gita Press was taken by a jury headed by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar confers 4th National Water Award
• 41 winners, including joint winners across 11 categories were awarded.
• Vice President Launches Animated Film On National Water Mission’s Mascot ‘Piku’ To Promote
Water Conservation.
• Prize For Best State To Be Conferred On Madhya Pradesh While Best District Will Be Conferred
On Ganjam District, Odisha.
• NTPC Barauni secures First Rank at 4th National Water Awards, in Best Industry Category.
Expansion of Grammy Awards: Introducing Three New Categories
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• Recording Academy has announced the expansion of the Grammy Awards, adding 3 new
categories Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Spoken Word Poetry Album & Best Song for
Social Change.
• New categories will be effective starting with 65th Grammy Awards ceremony in 2023.
• New categories were chosen through a process that involved input from members of the
Recording Academy & music industry.
Vice President presents National Water Awards in New Delhi
• Vice President presented the National Water Awards 2022 in New Delhi.
• Madhya Pradesh topped the Best State category, followed by Haryana & Karnataka.
• Awards were given in 12 categories, including Best Urban Local Body, Best Watershed
Management, and Best Water Conservation.
• Awards were instituted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2017 to recognize and encourage excellence
in water management
Five iconic Telangana structures win Green Apple Awards
• Five buildings from Telangana have been selected for the ‘International Green Apple Awards for
Beautiful Buildings’.
• Mozzam-Jahi Market, Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge, Telangana Secretariat Building, Control
Centre of Telangana Police, and Yadadri Temple are the five award-winning structures.
• This is the 1st time that any building or structure from India is being awarded the Green Apple
award.
Ramachandra Guha’s book wins Elizabeth Longford Prize
• Historian Ramachandra Guha’s book wins Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023
• Guha was in London to collect a £5,000 cheque for winning the highly regarded Elizabeth
Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023 in its 20th anniversary year for Rebels against the
Raj: Western Fighters for India’s Freedom (published by William Collins).
Chennai-based child rights advocate wins US' Iqbal Masih Award
• Chennai-based lawyer-activist Lalitha Natarajan has been awarded the 2023 Iqbal Masih Award
for the Elimination of Child Labour, said the US Consulate
• US Consul General Judith Ravin presented the award to Natarajan at a ceremony at the US
Consulate General in Chennai on May 30
• Natarajan has worked throughout her career as a lawyer and activist to apply rights-based
approaches to child labor
Shaktikanta Das Named ‘Governor of the Year’ At Central Banking Awards
• Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das was honored with the title of ‘Governor of the
Year’ for 2023 by Central Banking in London.
• He has ensured smooth management of world-leading payments innovation and led India
through difficult times
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• Moreover, he is the second Central Bank governor to be honored with the award after Raghuram
Rajan, who bagged the title in 2015.
Indian film ‘When Climate Change Turns Violent’ wins WHO award
• A documentary titled ‘When Climate Change Turns Violent’ won a special prize in the ‘Health for
All’ category at the 4th Annual Health for All Film Festival held at the World Health Organization
(WHO) headquarters in Geneva.
• Vandita Saharia of Rajasthan directed the documentary, and she was the only Indian among the
winners.
• The documentary deals with gender-based violence & climate change.
Vinay Addagiri & Suresh Nagala, conferred the Young Entrepreneur Award
• Vinay Addagiri, Co-Founder and Director & Suresh Nagala, Co-Founder and Vice-President at
Aertsen Living were conferred with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 award by Telangana
Government and Vande Bharath Trust.
• The duo has added yet another noteworthy achievement to their list of successes
Marc-Andre ter Stegen wins La Liga MVP award for 2022/23 season
• Football club Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has won the La Liga MVP award for
the 2022/23 season.
• The 31-year-old was judged the best player of the La Liga 2022/23 campaign after he kept 26
clean sheets in 38 games.
• He only conceded 18 goals this season.
• The German national got the better of Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann to win the
La Liga MVP award.
Govt announces second edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman
• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the second edition of Antarashtriya
Yoga Diwas Media Samman.
• Thirty-three Sammans will be given out under three categories: Print, Television, and Radio in
twenty-two Indian languages and English.
• The awards will be given for Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Newspaper, Electronic Media (TV),
and Electronic Media (Radio).
Suriname confers highest civilian award to President Droupadi Murmu
• Suriname conferred its highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, to
President Droupadi Murmu
• She is the 1st Indian to receive the award.
• She received the award from Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi during her state
visit to Suriname.
• The visit coincides with Suriname's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of
Indians in the country.
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Dev Shah crowned 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion

• Dev Shah, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Florida, who correctly spelled the word
"psammophile" has won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee
• It is a prestigious contest where children of Indian origin have ruled the roost.
• Dev Shah correctly spelled the word to win the 95th national bee and the USD 50,000 prize.
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HDFC-HDFC Bank Merger: New Entity Will Become World's 4th Largest Bank
• HDFC is set to join the ranks of the world's most valuable banks following its merger with Housing
Development Finance Corp.
• The combined entity will have a market capitalization of $160 billion, which would make it the
fourth most valuable bank in the world.
• This is a historic milestone for India's banking industry, as it would be the first Indian bank to make
it into the top 10.
Bank of India launches “Centralised Pool Buy-Out and Co-Lending Cell
• Bank of India has launched a ‘Centralized Pool Buy-Out and Co-Lending Cell’ to boost priority
sector lending in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The Cell will be equipped with a digital underwriting system to onboard pool buy-outs and co-
lending of loans in partnership with NBFCs (non-banking finance companies).
• The Cell will onboard loan assets under Retail, MSME, and the Agriculture segment.
ICICI Lombard and ICICI Pru Life jointly launch 'iShield'
• ICICI Lombard General Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance have launched a joint
insurance solution called iShield.
• iShield provides customers with both health and life insurance, enabling them to take care of
medical treatment expenses.
• The life insurance coverage will continue till the age of 85, ensuring the family has sufficient
financial resources.
ICICI Securities to become 100% subsidiary of ICICI after delisting
• ICICI Securities will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank upon delisting.
• The company's board of directors has approved a draft scheme of arrangement for the delisting.
• Shareholders of ICICI Securities will get 67 equity shares of ICICI Bank for every 100 shares of the
company.
• As on March 31, 2023, ICICI Bank held 74.85 percent of the equity shares of ICICI Securities.
RBI eases restrictions on HDFC Credila’s customer onboarding
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased the restrictions on onboarding new customers by Housing
Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Credila Financial Services.
• The relaxation is subject to the application for change in shareholding of HDFC Credila as an
NBFC.
• The RBI had also requested that HDFC Bank reduce its ownership of HDFC Credila to 10% by
March 31, 2024
Kotak Insurance partners with actyv.ai to provide insurance to MSMEs
• Kotak Mahindra General Insurance has partnered with actyv.ai to provide bite-sized insurance
products to MSMEs.
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• The partnership will offer innovative insurance products to the enterprise and its supply chain
partner ecosystem.
• The partnership will enable small businesses to focus on driving growth without worrying about
business risks.
Canara Bank becomes 1st PSB to allow credit card based UPI payments
• Canara Bank has become the first Public Sector Bank in India to introduce the facility of UPI
payments to merchants through RuPay Credit Card.
• Canara Bank is the first Public Sector Bank (PSB) to introduce this Facility.
• Customers of the Canara Bank will now be able to make UPI payments to merchants from their
RuPay Credit Cards also in addition to their bank accounts.
SEBI unveils ASBA-like facility for trading in secondary market
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) unveiled an Application Supported Blocked
Amount (ASBA) like facility for trading in the secondary market.
• The process provides enhanced protection of cash collateral by blocking funds in favor of the
clearing corporation.
• The facility will be provided by integrating RBI-approved UPI service with the secondary market
settlement process.
S&P retains India’s growth projection at 6% for FY24
• S&P Global Ratings retained India's GDP growth forecast at 6 per cent saying it will be the fastest-
growing economy among Asia Pacific nations.
• The GDP growth forecast for the current and the next fiscal has been kept unchanged from the
prediction made in March partly on account of domestic resilience.
• S&P said retail inflation is likely to soften to 5 percent this fiscal from 6.7 percent.
World Bank approves USD 391 mn for Assam, Tripura
• The World Bank approved USD 391 million in financing to improve access to high-quality
healthcare services and economic opportunities for people in Assam and Tripura.
• The Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST)
Project, for which USD 251 million was approved, will improve access to high-quality secondary
healthcare services in Assam.
RBI imposes ₹2.5 crore penalty on Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Axis Bank
• RBI imposed a monetary penalty on three Indian banks for non-compliance with certain directions
issued by the central bank.
• Jammu & Kashmir Bank faced a penalty of ₹ 2.5 crores, while Bank of Maharashtra was fined ₹
1.45 crore, and Axis Bank received the least amount of penalty among them to the tune of ₹ 30
lakh.
• The penalties were imposed on June 22nd in these three banks.
Fitch Ratings raises India’s GDP forecast to 6.3%
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• Fitch Ratings revised upwards its FY24 economic growth forecast for India to 6.3 per cent from 6
per cent it had predicted earlier.
• This is primarily because of a stronger outturn in the first quarter and near-term momentum.
• The growth forecast compares with 7.2 per cent GDP expansion in FY23. In the previous fiscal year
(FY22), the economy had grown 9.1 per cent.
IRDAI Expands Scope Of ‘Use And File’ Procedure For Life Insurance
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) released a circular on June
20, 2023 introducing modifications to the existing ‘use and file’ procedure for life insurance
products.
• These changes aim to facilitate the insurance industry in promoting insurance penetration.
• The modifications aim to enhance the accessibility and range of life insurance products.
Google Cloud launches anti-money-laundering tool for banks
• Google Cloud has launched Anti Money Laundering AI (AML AI) to help financial institutions
detect money laundering more effectively and efficiently.
• AML AI provides a consolidated machine learning-generated customer risk score as an
alternative to rules-based transaction alerting.
• The risk score is based on the bank's data including network behavior, and Know Your Customer
(KYC) data.
Indian Overseas Bank Introduces “MY ACCOUNT MY NAME”
• Indian Overseas Bank Introduces “MY ACCOUNT MY NAME” for Savings Bank account customers,
a first-of-its-kind initiative in the banking sector.
• Now customers will get the freedom to choose any name as their account number with IOB.
• The schemes were launched from Central Office, Chennai, virtually by Shri Ajay Kumar Srivastava,
MD&CEO, Indian Overseas Bank with all the 49 Regional Offices.
KVG Bank launches new deposit scheme
• Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has launched a new deposit scheme ‘Vikas Ashadeep
400 days’.
• Shreekant M Bhandiwad, Chairman of KVGB, who launched this scheme, said the scheme is of a
tenor of 400 days with an interest rate of 7.50 percent for senior citizens and 7 percent for the
general public.
• Under the scheme, a minimum of ₹10,000 and a maximum of ₹2 crore can be deposited.
India's wholesale inflation hits 3-year low in May at -3.48 percent
• Wholesale inflation in India based on the Wholesale Price Index continued to stay in the negative
zone in May.
• It hit a three-year low at minus 3.48 percent in May, as against minus 0.92 the previous month,
official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed.
• The decrease in wholesale inflation is mainly attributed to the decline in cereals, wheat,
vegetables, potato etc.
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SIDBI launches mission EVOLVE to finance MSMEs for EVs

• SIDBI has launched mission EVOLVE to finance MSMEs in the Electronic Vehicle (EV) space, in
association with NITI Aayog, World Bank, Korean-World Bank, and Korean Economic
Development Cooperation Fund (KEDCF).
• The initiative aims to give MSMEs access to affordable commercial financing for EV loans,
including hosting of telematics.
• The mission aims to finance 50,000 EVs.
CPI inflation drops to 4.25% in May, lowest in 25 months
• The last time India's headline retail inflation figure was lower than 4.25 percent was in April 2021,
when it stood at 4.23 percent
• India's headline retail inflation rate dropped for the fourth month in a row in May, falling to 4.25
percent from 4.70 percent in April
• CPI inflation remains above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) medium-term target of 4 percent for
the 44th month in a row
Punjab National Bank (PNB) launches IVR-based UPI 123PAY
• Punjab National Bank has launched an IVR-based UPI solution - UPI 123PAY, making it the 1st
public sector bank to do so.
• The UPI 123PAY solution will allow users to perform UPI transactions from any phone.
• The solution is available in multiple languages and can be accessed by dialing 9188-123-123.
• IDFC First Bank, City Union Bank, and NSDL Payments Bank have also gone live on IVR payments.
Punjab & Sind Bank to raise Rs 750 cr via bonds
• Punjab & Sind Bank, on 12 June 2023, announced to raise Rs 750 crore from bonds to fund business
growth.
• The board has approved the raising of capital up to Rs 750 crore through the issuance of Basel-
III compliant Additional Tier-I Bonds or Tier-II Bonds, the bank said in a regulatory filing.
• The fundraising will be done in one or more tranches within a period of 12 months.
RBI expands scope of TReDS, includes insurers as participants
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of the trade receivables discounting
system (TReDS) by allowing insurance companies to participate as stakeholders.
• TReDS platforms aim to improve the cash flows of MSMEs by allowing them to access funds.
• Insurance companies are now considered the "fourth participant" alongside MSME sellers, buyers,
and financiers.
Go Digit Life Insurance gets Irdai nod for life insurance business
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted a life insurance
business license to Go Digit Life Insurance Limited.
• It is backed by Canada's Fairfax Group and is already in the general insurance business.
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• Go Digit is one of the first non-life insurers in India to be fully operated on the cloud and has
developed API integrations with several channel partners.
RBI permits FLDG between fintechs and banks, NBFCs
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the First Loss Default Guarantee (FLDG) framework,
allowing fintech to partner with banks and Non-Banking financial companies (NBFCs).
• The default loss guarantee (DLG) provider shall not bear a performance risk of more than the
equivalent amount of 5% of the underlying loan portfolio in implicit guarantee arrangements.
RBI allows banks to issue prepaid forex RuPay cards
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed banks to issue RuPay Prepaid Forex cards for use
overseas, expanding payment options for Indians traveling abroad.
• RBI has also proposed expanding the scope and reach of e-RUPI vouchers.
• The e-RUPI digital voucher, launched in August 2021, rides on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
system of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
RBI maintains status quo, keeping repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
• RBI announced its 2nd bi-monthly policy of this fiscal and as expected the apex bank preferred
to maintain the status quo by keeping the key rates unchanged.
• Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%,
consequently, the Standing Deposit Facility remains at 6.25% and the marginal standing facility
and the bank rates stand at 6.75%.
RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard 'Antardrishti'
• The dashboard, presently intended for internal use in the RBI, will further facilitate greater
financial inclusion through a multi-stakeholder approach.
• RBI constructed the Financial Inclusion (FI) Index in 2021
• The FI-Index was conceptualized as a complete index that includes information on the banking,
investments, insurance, postal, and pension sectors.
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Sawantwadi Urban Co-operative Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3 lakh on Sawantwadi
Urban Co-operative Bank for contravention of directions contained in the Supervisory Action
Framework (SAF).
• The cooperative bank is based in a taluka called Sawantwadi in Maharashtra.
• The bank had sanctioned fresh loans and advances other than the permitted category despite
SAF restrictions.
UPI hits record 9 billion transactions worth Rs 14 lakh crore
• The Unified Payments Interface UPI registered a record of more than nine billion transactions last
month amounting to over 14 lakh crore rupees.
• According to the National Payments Corporation of India, UPI recorded a total of 9.41 billion
transactions in May 2023.
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• India's homegrown payments system Unified Payments Interface UPI is one of the globally
accepted payment systems.
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Roopa Pai releases her new book titled ‘The Yoga Sutra for Children’
• Renowned author Roopa Pai released her new book 'The Yoga Sutras for Children' which is
published by Hachette India.
• The book aims to connect yoga to children's everyday lives.
• The book features techniques by Maharishi Patanjali to help children nurture energies and
attitudes.
• Roopa Pai is also the author of 'The Gita for Children'.
R.A.W Hitman, a book by S. Hussain Zaidi to be Released Soon
• The real story of R.A.W Hitman which is about Agent Lima (aka Lucky Bisht) is making headlines.
• R.A.W Hitman is being published by the globally acclaimed American publication 'Simon and
Schuster'.
• R.A.W Hitman is their second publication in India after their first ever book called Sachin@50
which was on Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
A.K. Bhattacharya released his new book “India’s Finance Ministers”
• Veteran Journalist Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya has authored a new book titled “India’s Finance
Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)”.
• The book highlights the role of India’s finance ministers who shaped India’s economy in the first
30 years(from 1947 to 1977) after Independence.
• The book is published by Penguin Business an imprint of Penguin Random House.
“Symphony to Jazz” book launched by Ankit Khemka
• Renowned author Ankit Khemka has released his latest book titled "Symphony to Jazz," offering
a compelling exploration of creativity, teamwork, and innovation in the business world.
• Drawing inspiration from the dynamic and collaborative nature of jazz music, Ankit presents
invaluable insights and practical strategies for individuals and organizations to unlock their
creative potential.
"The Power of Facebook Marketing" launched by Amit Kumar Jha
• Amit Kumar Jha, a highly regarded digital marketing expert, is thrilled to announce the release of
his debut book titled The Power of Facebook Marketing.
• The book launch took place at SMR Vinay City, Hyderabad, on June 17th,
• "The Power of Facebook Marketing" is an insightful and comprehensive guide that unlocks the
potential of Facebook for effective marketing strategies.
A book titled “Master Residential Real Estate” released
• Real Estate veteran, Ashwinder R Singh launches his second book, 'Master Residential Real
Estate'.
• The book covers a wide range of topics, from finding the right property to financing a home
purchase.
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• The book empowers readers to take control of their financial and emotional future.
• It provides the necessary information to make informed decisions based on data and research.
'The Art of Plunder" Book Launched Worldwide
• "The Art of Plunder." With its suspenseful and thrilling narrative, this book takes readers on a
gripping journey through the lives of its main characters and the events that shape their destinies.
• It is authored by Alekhya Talapatra
• Talapatra's clever storytelling draws readers deep into the storyline, immersing them in a world
filled with suspense and intrigue.
Author Shantanu Gupta launches his new novel ‘Ajay to Yogi Adityanath’
• Shantanu Gupta launched his new graphic novel "Ajay to Yogi Adityanath" on 6 June 2023.
• The book launch was attended by more than 5000 children in over 51 schools across various
districts of Uttar Pradesh, creating an Asia Book of Records.
• He also has written two bestseller titles on Yogi Adityanath- The Monk Who Transformed Uttar
Pradesh and The Monk Who Became Chief Minister.
BJP President Nadda releases book titled Amrutkaal Ki Ore
• BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda released a book titled Amrutkaal Ki Ore in New
Delhi based on 9 Years' Achievements of the Narendra Modi Government.
• Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nadda said the 9 years of the Modi government have transformed
the country.
• He said, there has been a big difference since 2014 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took
office.
Book on Sidhu Moosewala's death,its investigation to release on June 5
• Book on Sidhu Moosewala's death, and its investigation to release on June 5.
• "Who Killed Moosewala?", is written by journalist-author Jupinderjit Singh.
• Published by Westland Books, it looks at the events of May 29, 2022, the day the Punjabi hip-hop
star was shot by six armed assailants while driving to his aunt's house in a village in Punjab.
HarperCollins India to publish BK Shivani's The Power of One Thought
• "The Power of One Thought: Master Your Mind" is a book by BK Shivani that aims to guide readers
toward personal transformation.
• She was also honored with 'Nari Shakti Puraskaar' in 2017.
• Since 2017, she has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by the World Psychiatric
Association.
• HarperCollins India was awarded the Publisher of the Year Award three times, in 2015, 2016, and
2018.
Abhay K's new book on Nalanda to be published by Penguin
• Abhay K's book 'Nalanda', the acquisition of which has been announced by Penguin Random
House India, delves into the history of the ancient seat of learning in Bihar
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• The Book is scheduled to release in October next year in 2024 from the Vintage imprint.
• He received the SAARC Literary Award (2013) and was invited to record his poems at the Library
of Congress, Washington, DC
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WB approves USD 1.5 bn financing for India's low-carbon transition
• The World Bank has approved USD 1.5 billion in financing for India's low-carbon transition.
• The financing will be used to support a number of projects, including:
o The development of renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind power.
o The improvement of energy efficiency in buildings and industries.
o The development of green transport systems, such as electric vehicles.
World Bank approves USD 200 mln loan to Himachal Pradesh
• The World Bank has approved USD 200 million in loans for Himachal Pradesh to facilitate power
sector reforms in the state.
• World Bank said the funding would help the state add 10,000MW of additional renewable energy
capacity.
• HP aims to become a 'Green State' by meeting 100 percent of its energy needs through renewable
and green energy by 2030.
India's current account deficit narrows to 0.2% of GDP
• India’s current account deficit (CAD) narrowed to 0.2 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter
(January-March) of FY23 from two percent of GDP in the preceding quarter
• For the full-year FY23, the current account balance registered a deficit of 2% of GDP as compared
to a deficit of 1.2% in FY22.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recorded a robust sequential rise to $6.4 billion in Q4.
Centre approves Rs 56,415 crore to 16 states for capital investment
• The Department of Expenditure under the Finance Ministry has approved capital investment
proposals of Rs 56,415 cr for 16 states in the current financial year 2023-24
• The amount has been approved for 16 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa,
Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan,
Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and West Bengal
IndiGo makes historic order for 500 Airbus planes worth USD 50 billion
• InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of India's largest airline, has placed an order for 500 narrow-
body planes with Airbus, valued at about $50 billion.
• IndiGo's order has surpassed Air India's order for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing in Feb 2023,
making it the single-largest purchase in the commercial aviation industry.
• The 500 aircraft order is to be delivered between 2030 and 2035.
India’s seafood exports touch an all-time high $8.09 bn in FY 2022-23
• India achieved an all-time high export of seafood in terms of volume and value in FY 2022-23.
• In 2022-23, India exported worth INR 63,969.14 crore ($8.09 billion) seafood.
• Frozen shrimp remains the major export item in terms of both quantity and value.
• USA and China were the major importers of India's seafood.
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• The European Union was the 3rd-largest destination for India's seafood exports.
MRF becomes the 1st Indian stock to touch ₹1 lakh per share mark
• MRF became the first Indian stock to touch the rupee one lakh per share mark.
• The stock opened at ₹99,500 on BSE against the previous close of ₹98,939.70 and touched an
all-time high of ₹1,00,300 in morning trade.
• The stock has witnessed strong gains in the last year. It is up 45 percent in the last year against a
19 percent gain in the benchmark Sensex.
Industrial Output of India rise to 4.2% in April 2023
• The Industrial output of the country rose to 4.2 percent in April 2023, according to the Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation data released on 12 June 2023.
• The index of industrial production (IIP) expanded as the manufacturing sector's output grew 4.9
percent in April while Mining output rose by 5.1 percent.
• Power generation declined by 1.1 percent in April.
India's retail inflation eases to 4.25 per cent in May 2023
• India's retail inflation dropped to a more than two-year low of 4.25% in May 2023, according to
data released by the Ministry of Statistics.
• The consumer-price index (CPI) based inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank of India's
(RBI) tolerance band of 2-6% for the 3rd consecutive month.
• For the year, the forecast is for 4.9% average inflation in FY24.
CBFC launches revamped website & new mobile app in Mumbai
• Central Board of Film Certification has launched its revamped website and the new mobile app
in Mumbai. CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi launched the website and the mobile app.
• The CBFC website will provide timely updates on new and upcoming events, circulars, orders,
notifications, etc.
• The newly developed Mobile App provides features such as real-time progress tracking of
application status
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IAF plans its biggest air exercise "Tarang Shakti"
• The exercise, named Tarang Shakti, is slated to be the biggest air exercise to be conducted in
India.
• Participating countries will join the exercise with both military combat jets and transport aircraft,
among other assets.
• The exercise is expected to involve forces from 12 countries, including the United States, the United
Kingdom, France and Australia.
IAF conducts capstone seminar for the 2nd warfare & aerospace strategy
• The Indian Air Force conducted a Capstone Seminar in New Delhi.
• The seminar marked the end of the No. 2 Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program (WASP).
• The program aims to nurture critical thinkers who can generate policy-driving ideas at the
strategic level.
• The participants presented their papers on India's regional and global aspirations and the
application of airpower.
IAF’s Tejas Mk 2 Light Combat Aircraft to take first flight by 2025
• The highly anticipated Tejas Mk 2 Light Combat Aircraft is expected to be ready for its first flight
by 2025.
• Tejas’ progress was confirmed by a high-ranking official of the Aeronautical Development Agency
• ADA is the nodal agency for the design of the next-gen LCA
• Tejas Mk 2 is better than the previous iteration of the LCA as it boasted modern avionics and
improved range.
IAF carries out Exercise Ranvijay with focus on integrated operations
• The Indian Air Force conducted 'Exercise Ranvijay' to focus on integration and electronic warfare
capabilities.
• The exercise was carried out from different air bases of the command headquartered in Prayagraj.
• Full spectrum operations by all combat assets were carried out during the exercise.
• Day and night operations by combat aircraft including the Su-30s were conducted.
INS Sunayna visits Kenya's Mombasa to strengthen bilateral ties
• INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya from June 20-23, 2023, to strengthen bilateral ties with
maritime neighbours on the theme of Ocean Ring of Yoga.
• On departure from Mombasa, INS Sunayna undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Kenya
Naval Ship Jasiri on 23 Jun 23.
• The event was attended by Ms. Namgya Khampa, High Commissioner of India, Nairobi, Kenya.
India-Maldives joint defence exercise 'Ekuverin' concludes
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• The 12th edition of the joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin" between the Indian Army and the
Maldives National Defence Force has taken place at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June
2023.
• "Ekuverin" means "Friends" and is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India &
Maldives.
• The 11th edition was held in the Maldives in December 2021.
L&T, DRDO sign contract for Submarine Propulsion System
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a
contract for realisation of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules for Kalvari Class
of submarines of the Indian Navy.
• These modules constitute the core of the fuel cell-based AIP System, indigenously developed by
the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL)
HAL signs MoU with Argentina firm for aerospace collaboration
• State-owned plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a memorandum of
understanding with its Argentine counterpart Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA).
• It aims for possible collaboration in the aerospace sector at a time when the Indian firm is in talks
with the South American country to export the indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA).
India Conducts Massive Military Exercise- Agneyastra 1
• The Indian Army has concluded a massive military exercise — Agneyastra 1 in eastern Ladakh.
• K-9 Artillery Guns, UAVs And Anti-Tank Missiles were used in the exercise
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Integrated Simulator Complex: Dhruv in Kochi
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’ at Southern Naval
Command, Kochi.
• The ISC ‘Dhruv’ hosts modern state-of-the-art indigenously-built simulators which will significantly
enhance practical training in the Indian Navy.
• These simulators are envisaged to give real-time experience on navigation, fleet operations and
Naval tactics.
Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine by 2024
• The Indian PSU will have to meet the challenge of manufacturing 500 engines for Mark II, AMCA,
TEDBF fighters.
• On the eve of historic India-US F-414 jet engine deal, both Aeronautical Development Agency
(ADA) and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have geared up to produce Tejas Mark II
fighter by 2027-28 with the former ready to roll out the GE-414 powered prototype by 2024 end.
India gifts missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
• India gifted the indigenously-built in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance
that country’s naval capabilities.
• Rajnath Singh announced this on June 19 after bilateral talks with his visiting Vietnamese
counterpart General Phan Van Gang.
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• INS Kirpan is a Khukri class missile corvette displacing 1,350 tonnes and was commissioned into
the Navy on January 12, 1991.
INS ‘Vagir’ set to embark on operational visit to Colombo
• Indian Navy’s state-of-the-art submarine, INS ‘Vagir’, is all set to embark on an operational visit
to Colombo from June 19
• This visit is in commemoration of the 9th edition of the International Day of Yoga and aligns with
the theme of ‘Global Ocean Ring’
• INS ‘Vagir’ will also open its doors to visitors and school children, allowing them a rare opportunity
to explore the submarine firsthand
Indian Army participates in multinational exercise 'Khaan Quest 2023'
• Indian Army is participating in the multinational peacekeeping Joint Exercise Ex Khaan Quest
2023 in Mongolia.
• Over 20 countries are participating in the exercise.
• The exercise was inaugurated by President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
• The Garhwal Rifles is representing the Indian Army in the exercise.
• The exercise will train uniformed personnel for UN Peacekeeping Operations.
Defence ministry approves to acquire 31 MQ-9B armed drones from US
• India’s defence ministry approved the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US.
• India is expected to buy the drones, which have an endurance of more than 27 hours and can
operate at up to 50,000 feet, in a deal worth a little more than $3 billion.
• Fifteen drones will be for the navy, and eight each for the army and the air force.
Defence Minister chairs consultation meeting on self-reliance
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the consultative committee for the Ministry
of Defence (MoD) on ‘self-reliance in defence manufacturing’ in Bengaluru.
• Members of the committee from both houses of the Parliament were apprised of various
initiatives.
• Efforts will be made to incorporate suggestions given by members of the committee towards
attaining self-reliance.
GRSE launches two warships and lays keel of third vessel
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd launched 2 warships of different classes on
June 13, 2023, and laid the keel of a 3rd vessel.
• The ships launched were Anjadip, the 3rd Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC), and
Sanshodhak, the 4th Survey Vessel Large (SVL) while the keel was laid for the 7th ASWSWC.
• INS Anjadip is named after an island close to India’s Western coast.
Indo-Maldives joint military exercise commences
• The 12th edition of the joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin" has started between the Indian Army
and the Maldives National Defence Force.
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• The exercise is being held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, and will continue until 24 June 2023.
• "Ekuverin" means "Friends" and is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India &
Maldives.
• The 11th edition was held in the Maldives in Dec 2021.
INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea
• The Navy carried out a massive Carrier Battle Group operation involving more than 35 aircraft in
the Arabian Sea, one of the biggest demonstrations of its operational capabilities
• A CBG is a naval fleet comprising an aircraft carrier and its multiple escort vessels
• The Navy has been trying to get a third aircraft carrier and is discussing the feasibility of a repeat
order of INS Vikrant
India, France, UAE begin maiden joint maritime exercise
• The first India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began in the Gulf of Oman.
• The exercise includes the Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash, the French Navy ship Surcouf, and UAE
Navy maritime patrol aircraft.
• The exercise also includes cross-embarkation of personnel to exchange best practices.
• The exercise aims to improve trilateral cooperation between the three navies.
Germany prepares to host NATO's biggest ever air exercise over Europe
• 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, Germany, and American
• The Air Defender 23 exercise starting next week will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from
25 nations.
• The US alone is sending 2,000 National Guard personnel and 100 aircraft.
‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO
• New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research
and Development Organisation from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha
• Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the Armed Forces for the success.
• Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V Kamat appreciated the
efforts put in by the teams of DRDO laboratories.
Indian Navy to commemorate 130th anniversary of Gandhiji's Satyagraha
• Indian Navy to participate in a commemorative event at Pietermaritzburg Railway Station near
Durban to mark 130 years of the start of the struggle against apartheid.
• INS Trishul is visiting Durban from 06 to 09 Jun 23 to commemorate the anniversary.
• The incident of June 7, 1893, when Mahatma Gandhi was evicted from a first-class compartment
at Pietermaritzburg station.
Indian Navy tests Made in India heavyweight torpedo successfully.
• Indian Navy carried out a successful test to destroy an underwater target using Made in India
heavyweight Torpedo.
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• The successful engagement of an underwater target by an indigenously developed Heavy Weight

Torpedo was a significant milestone.
• This is the second sea-level test in a fortnight. Last month, the Navy tested an advanced missile
from the destroyer INS Mormugao.
Sixth edition of India-Maldives Exercise 'Ekatha' underway
• Indian Navy divers and Marine Commandos are in the Maldives for the sixth edition of Exercise
Ekatha with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) from 4th June to 3rd July
• The annual exercise is conducted between the two forces to enhance interoperability in diving
and special operations
• The ceremony that concluded with the national anthem of Maldives was followed by the
exchange of mementoes
Indian Navy’s Green Initiatives imbibing Green Technologies
• The Navy, as a self-driven and environmentally responsible force, has always been committed to
environmental protection and green initiatives.
• Some of the noteworthy initiatives towards ‘Clean and Green Navy’, are elaborated.
• Indian Navy has commissioned solar power with a cumulative capacity of 15.87MW which is in
line with Govt of India’s ‘Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission mission.
Indian Naval Ship Satpura arrives in Indonesia
• Indian Naval Ship Satpura arrived at Makassar, Indonesia to participate in the 4th Edition of
Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo
• This four-day exercise which began will continue till June 8, 2023, in Makassar, Indonesia.
• This event marks the fourth iteration of the exercise since its inception in 2014.
India conducts successful training launch of Agni-1 ballistic missile
• India successfully conducted a training launch of the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from
APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
• In December 2022, India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can
strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km.
• The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km and have already been deployed.
MH60R helicopter makes maiden landing on INS Vikrant
• The Indian Nav's MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-mission helicopter landed on the indigenously-built
aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
• MH-60R helicopter manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation is an all-weather helicopter
designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics and sensors.
• It is known for its exceptional surveillance, anti-shipping, and Search and Rescue capabilities.
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Cabinet Gives 3.68 Lakh Crore Scheme To Strenghten Fertiliser System
• The scheme is to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and
balanced use of chemical fertilizers.
• The Cabinet gave its nod to PM-PRANAM Yojana for the farmers.
• The Cabinet has approved a package of Rs 3,68,000 crores.
• This scheme will reduce the use of chemical fertilisers in the states.
‘DAKSHTA For Young Professionals’ now Live at iGOT Karmayogi
• A new curated collection, DAKSHTA (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic
Transformation in Administration) For Young Professionals, is now Live on the iGOT Karmayogi
Platform.
• This will help Young Professionals and Consultants engaged in various Ministries, Government
Departments, and Organizations to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Amit Shah announces disaster management schemes worth Rs 8,000 crore
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced three major schemes for disaster management worth
over Rs 8,000 crore.
• Shah chaired a meeting with the disaster management departments of States and Union
Territories at Vigyan Bhawan
• He said in the last nine years, the central government has achieved a lot in this area.
PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves
• PM Narendra Modi launched two schemes named Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI to revive wetlands
and mangroves across the country.
• India currently has 75 Ramsar sites and the launch of Amrit Dharohar Yojana will ensure the
conservation of the existing Ramsar sites through public participation.
• The MISHTI scheme will help in reviving and protecting the mangrove ecosystem in the country.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launches PM SVANidhi mobile app
• Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched a PM SVANidhi mobile app for
street vendors, to ease the loan application process.
• He commended the Prime Minster Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on
its three years completion.
• It has led to an unparalleled wave of financial inclusion and digital literacy in cities and towns.
1275 railway stations to be upgraded under Amrit Bharat Station scheme
• The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Railways announced
to upgrade of 1,275 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station.
• The meeting was chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
• The scheme was launched for the development of stations on Indian Railways with a long-term
approach.
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International Day of the Tropics: 29 June
• It is observed on 29 June annually to spread awareness about conservation strategies and to
promote tropical regions on Earth.
• The Tropics account for 36 percent of the Earth’s landmass. It includes the Equator and parts of
North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
• The inaugural State of the Tropics Report was launched on 29 June 2014.
National Statistics Day: 29 June
• National Statistics Day is observed in India on June 29 every year to commemorate the birth
anniversary of renowned statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis.
• The first National Statistics Day was celebrated on June 29, 2007
• The theme of Statistics Day, 2023 is “Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National
Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals”.
United Nations Public Service Day: 23 June
• The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 of every year. The UN Public
Service Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly's resolution of 2003, to
“celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community”.
• The day also marks the anniversary of the date when the International Labour Organization
adopted the Convention on Labour Relations 1978.
International Olympic Day: 23 June
• The International Olympic Day is celebrated on 23rd June every year to make people aware of
the importance of games in life.
• Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee on 23 June
1894 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
• The theme of 2023 year's Olympic Day is 'Let's Move' which aims to inspire people around the
world to make time for daily physical activity.
International Yoga Day: 21 June
• The 9th annual International Yoga Day is being celebrated on 21 June 2023.
• The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on June 21 since
2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
• The theme for International Yoga Day 2023 is "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," which also
represents “One Earth, One Family".
Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Puri, Odisha
• The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023, began on June 20, 2023.
• The Ratha Yatra of Puri, popularly known as Ratha Jatra is the oldest and largest Hindu chariot
festival.
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• It celebrates Lord Jagannath and his siblings annually, on the bright half of the lunar month of
Ashadh (June-July).
• The Yatra starts from the Puri temple and concludes at Shree Gundicha temple
World Hydrography Day: 21 June
• World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June every year to increase public awareness about
hydrography science.
• The date was chosen by the United Nations in 2005 to honor the establishment of the
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).
• The theme for 2023 is 'Hydrography - Underpinning the Digital Twin of the Ocean' which is in
keeping with the development of virtual representation."
World Refugee Day: 20 June
• World Refugee Day is an international day organized annually on 20 June by the United Nations.
• It is designed to celebrate and honor refugees from around the world.
• The day was first established on 20 June 2001, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1951
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
• The theme for the year 2023 is "Hope Away from Home"
World Father’s Day: 18 June
• It is observed every year on the third Sunday of June to commemorate fatherhood and
appreciates all fathers for their support and contribution to society.
• Father's Day 2023 will be celebrated on June 18.
• Sonora Smart Dodd advocated for the day to honor fathers.
• The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June
• It is observed on 17 June each year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat
desertification.
• The United Nations General Assembly in 1994 declared 17 June as the "World Day to Combat
Desertification and Drought".
• The global focus for Desertification and Drought Day 2023 is on women's land rights
• The theme for the year 2023 is 'Her Land. Her Rights.'
MEA celebrates SCO Day under India's chairmanship
• The Ministry of External Affairs celebrated Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Day under
India's SCO chairmanship.
• A postage stamp was released to commemorate the occasion.
• Ambassadors of the SCO Member States, observers, and dialogue partners took part in the event.
• India assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO at the 2022 SCO Summit held in Uzbekistan.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: 15 June
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• This day is celebrated every year on 15 June to raise the voice for caring elders. Elder abuse is a
global social issue that affects the Health of millions of older persons.
• The day was officially recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2006.
• The theme for the 2023 year is "Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in
Older Age Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses".
World Blood Donor Day: 14 June
• World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every year to raise awareness about the urgency
of blood donations all over the world.
• In 2004 World Blood Donor Day was first distinguished by the WHO.
• In the 58th World Health Assembly, 2005 it was declared as an annual global event.
• The theme of World Blood Donor Day 2023 is "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often."
International Albinism Awareness Day: 13 June
• The day is celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism
worldwide.
• On 18 Dec 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming
13 June as International Albinism Awareness Day, with effect from 2015.
• The theme of International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 is "Inclusion is strength,"
World Day Against Child Labour: 12 June
• World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12.
• The day is launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to focus on the worldwide
extinction of child labour.
• In 2015, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which they included
a clause to end child labour.
• The theme for the year 2023 is 'Social Justice for All, End Child Labour!'.
World Brain Tumour Day: 8 June
• World Brain Tumour Day, observed on June 8, raises awareness about brain tumours.
• Brain tumours are the fourth most serious and widespread disease worldwide.
• In 2010, the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) designated June 8 as World Brain Tumour
Day.
• The theme for World Brain Tumour Day 2023 is "Protect yourself – keep away from stress".
World Oceans Day: 8 June
• World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June every year to aware people to stop polluting the ocean,
and water bodies.
• The day was first proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development and
the Ocean Institute of Canada at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and
Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• The theme of 2023 is "Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing."
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World Food Safety Day: 7 June

• World Food Safety Day is celebrated on 7 June to draw global attention to the consequences of
contaminated food and water to health.
• The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
established Food Safety Day in December 2018 and the day was celebrated for the first time on
June 7, 2019.
• The 2023 year's theme is "Food Standards Save Lives".
World Environment Day: 5 June
• World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action
for the protection of the environment.
• World Environment Day was first marked on June 5, 1973, during the Stockholm Conference on
the Human Environment.
• The theme of World Environment Day 2023 is "BeatPlasticPollution," highlighting people's actions
toward plastic pollution reduction.
World Bicycle Day: 3 June
• The day is celebrated on 3rd June as International World Bicycle Day to recognize the uniqueness,
longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, which are affordable, environmentally friendly fit
sustainable means of transportation.
• In April 2018, the UN General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day.
• The theme for the 2023 year is “Riding Together for a Sustainable Future.”
PM addresses 350th Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation Day
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s
Coronation Day.
• He was coronated on June 6, 1674, at the Raigad fort from where he had laid the foundation of
“Hindavi Swaraj” or self-rule of Hindus. As per the Hindu calendar, the anniversary of his
coronation falls on June 2, 2023.
• The coronation day is celebrated as a festival all over Maharashtra.
Telangana Formation Day: 2 June
• Telangana Formation Day is celebrated on June 2 every year, marking the day when the state of
Telangana was formed in 2014.
• The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 bill was passed in the Parliament in February 2014
for the formation of the Telangana state.
• The bill was then passed by the President of India on March 1, 2014, and the state of Telangana
was finally formed on June 2.
World Milk Day: 1 June
• World Milk Day is celebrated every year on 1 June to celebrate dairy's vital role in global food
systems.
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• It is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN
to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.
• It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001.
• The 2023 year's theme is “Enjoy Dairy”.
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Turkmenistan inaugurates 'Arkadag', a $5 billion 'smart city'
• The city is built in honor of former strongman leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. However,
he was absent during the inaugural ceremony as he is on his hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
• Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdymukhamedov cut the ribbon during the ceremony,
inaugurating the new city of Arkadag
• The new city of Arkadag is some 30 kilometres (18 miles) outside the capital Ashgabat
New Zealand to become 1st country in the world to ban thin plastic bag
• New Zealand became the first country in the world to ban thin plastic bags at supermarkets on
July 1, 2023.
• The ban applies to single-use plastic bags that are less than 70 microns thick.
• This includes bags used to carry fruit and vegetables, as well as bags used for bread and other
items.
• Customers will still be able to purchase thicker plastic bags, as well as paper bags, at
supermarkets.
Iran Welcomes Revival of Ties with Egypt and Morocco
• Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed Iran's positive stance towards
reestablishing relations with Egypt and Morocco.
• He emphasized the significance of Hajj as a diplomatic opportunity for Islamic nations to foster
unity and gain a deeper understanding of global affairs.
• He reiterated Iran's commitment to expanding ties with neighboring and Islamic countries.
Alef Model A: World's 1st electric flying car certified by US
• Alef Aeronautics Model A is the world's first electric flying car to receive a Special Airworthiness
Certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration
• The Model A is a two-seater vehicle that can fly for up to 160 kilometers on a single charge
• The Model A is powered by a battery pack that can be fully charged in about two hours
• The Model A is expected to go on sale in the US in 2024
Google celebrates Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi's 225th birthday
• Google Doodle celebrates the 225th birthday of Italian poet, philosopher and scholar Giacomo
Leopardi.
• Leopardi is recognized as one of the greatest writers of the 19th century for his poetry and
philosophical works.
• Leopardi was born in the small provincial town of Recanati in 1798, at a time of political turmoil
in Italy and Europe caused by the French Revolution.
ADB approves USD 50 million loan to Nepal for policy reforms
• The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million loan to Nepal.
• The loan will support policy reforms and improve Nepal's domestic and international trade.
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• The loan will help implement the current customs reform and modernization plan in Nepal.
• Technical standards of logistics infrastructure and equipment will be harmonized to facilitate
Nepal's trade with India and Bangladesh.
South Korea scraps traditional age counting rule
• In December last year, the country passed laws to fully adopt the international standard.
• The country outlawed the traditional way of counting age which considers a person a year old at
birth and adds a year every January 1.
• President Yoon Suk-yeol pushed strongly for the change when he ran for office last year
Canada launches ‘digital nomad strategy’ for foreign workers
• Canada announced to launch of its "digital nomad strategy" which will provide a temporary
arrangement for foreigners to look for jobs in the country.
• Announcing the development, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said that the "digital nomad
strategy" will allow workers with a foreign employer to stay and work in Canada for up to six
months.
Diwali to become school holiday in New York City
• Diwali is set to become a school holiday in New York City, announced Mayor Eric Adams.
• Diwali will be added to the list of public school holidays in recognition of the growth of the city's
South Asian and Indo-Caribean communities.
• The announcement came after the state lawmakers recently enacted legislation designating it as
a holiday in the biggest school system in the US.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greece's PM
• Greece’s centre-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to be sworn in as the Prime Minister after
winning a second term with a record-high margin.
• Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou is set to formally hand over Mitsotakis, the mandate to
form a government, after which he will be sworn in and announce his new Cabinet.
China inks deal with Pakistan to set up nuclear power plant in Punjab
• China inked an agreement worth a whopping $4.8 billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to set up
a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant as a sign of increasing strategic cooperation between the
two all-weather allies.
• Prime Minister Sharif termed the nuclear power plant agreement signing as a token of increasing
economic cooperation between Pakistan and China
Estonia becomes 1st Baltic nation to legalize same-sex marriage
• Estonia's parliament approved a law legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the first central
European country to do so.
• The law will come into effect in 2024.
• The bill received 55 votes in the 101-seat parliament, from the coalition of liberal and social
democratic parties.
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• 53 percent of the population supported same-sex marriage in a 2023 poll by the Centre for Human
Rights.
Google celebrates birthday of Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz
• Google Doodle celebrated the 93rd birthday of Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz with a
special doodle.
• She was born on 20 June 1930 in Poland.
• She developed a soft sculpture that turned fabric into three dimensions in the 1960s.
• These new forms of installations hung from the ceiling and were called Abakans.
• She was awarded the top prize at the 1965 São Paulo International Art Biennale.
Japan's parliament has passed a bill to raise the age of consent from
• Japan's parliament has passed a bill to raise the age of consent from 13 to 16.
• The bill also clarifies the definition of rape, making it clear that it is not necessary for force to be
used for an act to be considered rape.
• The bill also criminalizes voyeurism, making it illegal to secretly film or photograph someone
without their consent.
• Bill is expected to come into effect in April 2024.
World Bank launches its first road safety project in South Asia
• The World Bank has launched its first road safety project in South Asia, in Bangladesh.
• The project, called the "Safe Roads, Safer Lives" project,
• The project will focus on improving road infrastructure, increasing enforcement of traffic laws, and
raising awareness of road safety.
• The project is expected to save an estimated 10,000 lives over the next 10 years.
First Women's Kabaddi League Inaugurated in Dubai
• The first-ever Women's Kabaddi League was inaugurated in Dubai.
• The league is being organized by the Kabaddi Federation of India and the Dream Sports Group.
• The league features 8 teams, each representing a different state in India.
• The league is expected to provide a platform for talented women kabaddi players to showcase
their skills and inspire other women to take up the sport.
USA announces to rejoin UNESCO in July 2023
• UNESCO has announced that the United States will rejoin the agency in July 2023 four years after
leaving due to allegations of bias against Israel.
• The US stopped funding UNESCO, worth millions of dollars, in 2011 after Palestine became a
member of the agency.
• Palestine was included as a non-member observer state in 2012, granting them participation in
General Assembly proceedings.
World Bank launches its first road safety project in South Asia
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• The World Bank launched its 1st dedicated road safety project in South Asia with a USD 358
million financing agreement signed in Dhaka with the govt of Bangladesh
• The project seeks to improve road safety and reduce fatalities and injuries from road crashes in
selected cities, high-risk highways, and district roads
• The project will upgrade trauma care facilities in selected district hospitals
New Zealand Economy Falls Into Recession, First Since 2020
• New Zealand's agriculture-driven economy has fallen into recession, according to official data
released.
• Stats NZ signalled the economy had contracted 0.1 percent in the first quarter, after a fall of 0.7
percent at the end of 2022.
• January flooding in Auckland and destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Feb both weighed
on the economy.
• This is New Zealand's first recession since 2020
Google Doodle celebrates popular Spanish dish Espeto
• Google, on 13 June 2023, celebrated the Spanish dish espeto with a special Doodle that was hand-
crafted with clay.
• It is a summer dish traditionally roasted over firewood on the beach.
• The word Espeto is derived from espetar in Spanish which means to skewer.
• Espetos are only eaten on months that don't have an ‘R’ in their name and never on Monday
owing to fish markets being closed.
Israel to release world's first digital government bond
• The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) & Israel's Finance Ministry have completed the proof of
concept phase for a digital Israeli Bond traded on a dedicated blockchain platform.
• The development positions Israel to release the world's first digital government bond.
• The blockchain used for this event was EVM-compatible, enabling potential integration with other
blockchain solutions in the future.
US, UK forge 'Atlantic Declaration' to boost economic ties
• The United States and United Kingdom have signed the "Atlantic Declaration" to address
challenges posed by Russia, and China.
• The agreement focuses on fostering collaboration in defense and renewable energy sectors to
respond to China's growing competition.
• The Atlantic Declaration includes a civil nuclear partnership to reduce reliance on Russian fuel
sources and promote energy cooperation.
Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by July 2023
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear
weapons in Belarus after the facilities are ready on 7-8 July 2023.
• In March 2023, Putin announced he wanted to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
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• Russia possesses a total of 5,889 nuclear warheads as of 2023, the largest stockpile of nuclear
warheads in the world
Eurozone falls into recession
• The Eurozone, which consists of 20 member states of the European Union that have adopted the
Euro as their primary currency, has fallen into recession.
• In the first quarter of the year, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dropped by 0.1% in Eurozone
compared with the previous quarter
• Germany, Europe’s largest economy, shrank by 0.3% and is also in recession
Iran presents its first hypersonic ballistic missile
• Iran presented its first domestically made hypersonic ballistic missile, The official IRNA news
agency reported.
• Iranian state media published pictures of the missile named Fattah at a ceremony attended by
President Ebrahim Rahis
• The precision-guided Fattah hypersonic missile has a range of 1,400 km and it is capable of
penetrating all defense shields
Israeli researchers develop tool to predict extreme rainfall
• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have identified factors influencing the likelihood
of extreme rain events and have developed a tool that can improve the forecasting of such events.
• Extreme rain events, particularly those that cause flash floods in the south and east of Israel in
spring and fall are particularly difficult to forecast even a short while in advance
Five nations elected to UN Security Council
• The United Nations General Assembly elected Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and South
Korea to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday for two-year terms starting on Jan. 1,
2024
• It has five permanent veto-wielding members: Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United
States.
• This comes when India has been insisting the United Nations Security Council be more inclusive.
Bangladesh records highest inflation rate in over a decade
• Bangladesh recorded its highest monthly inflation rate in over a decade, with a monthly inflation
rate of 9.94 percent in May.
• The average inflation for June 2022 to May 2023 has gone up to 8.84 percent, higher than the
budgetary target of 5.6 percent.
• The increase in inflation is the highest since 2010-11 when it was reported to be 10.11 percent.
Israel tests first autonomous flying taxi
• Israel has begun testing autonomous drones for public transportation.
• The drones are part of Israel's National Drone Initiative to ease traffic congestion.
• Autonomous Electric Vertical Takeoff & Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are being tested.
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• It aims to bypass traffic jams and ease congestion.

• The initiative is a partnership between govt entities and the country's Civil Aviation Authority.
Iran to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia
• Iran said it would reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, on June 6, restoring diplomatic
ties after a seven-year rift.
• In March, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to establish diplomatic ties representing a major
breakthrough in the region.
• Its consulate general in Jeddah and the office of the permanent representative to the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation would officially reopen
UAE to host world's largest conservation conference in 2025
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won the bid to host the 2025 World Conservation Congress
(WCC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
• The WCC is the world's largest and most important gathering of conservationists, and it is
expected to draw more than 10,000 delegates from over 160 countries.
• The 2025 WCC will be held in Abu Dhabi from October 10-21, 2025.
Latvian Parliament elects Edgars Rinkevics as new president
• Edgars Rinkevics, Latvia's foreign minister since 2011, has been elected as the country's new
president.
• In 2014, he announced that he is “proudly” homosexual, will be the first openly gay president in
the Baltic nations
• Latvia declared independence in 1918 but was later occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940.
• It regained independence in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
UAE Withdraws from United States Led Maritime Coalition
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from a maritime coalition led by
the United States.
• The decision comes after a thorough assessment of its security requirements, according to the
UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• UAE pulled out of the Combined Maritime Forces two months ago as part of its ongoing
evaluation of effective security cooperation with all partners.
Dubai Successfully Trials Medication Delivery via Drones
• Dubai has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare innovation with the successful trial of
medication delivery via drones.
• It was conducted at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) in partnership with Fakeeh University Hospital.
• The drone delivery system incorporates advanced features such as collision avoidance
technology and real-time monitoring, ensuring secure transportation of medication.
Canada: first country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes
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• Canada has become the first country in the world to stipulate that individual cigarettes carry
mandatory health warnings.
• While packets carry such warnings of the risks associated with smoking, the Canadian
Government is taking this measure to ensure that it becomes virtually impossible to avoid health
warnings altogether.
• These regulations will come into effect on August 1 this year.
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Gujarat govt, Micron sign MoU for semiconductor plant at Sanand
• Micron Technology signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to set up a semiconductor unit
in Sanand near Ahmedabad.
• The facility will create 5,000 direct jobs and will focus on transforming wafers into Ball Grid Array
(BGA)-integrated circuit packages, memory modules and solid-state drives.
• This is the second MoU signed by the Gujarat government with a semiconductor manufacturer.
L&T Tech Services partners with BSNL for private 5G network deployment
• IT company L&T Technology Services said it has partnered with state-owned Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Limited (BSNL) to deploy a private 5G network for enterprise customers.
• According to the agreement framework signed by both companies, the spectrum will be provided
by BSNL using both PLMN (public land mobile network) and isolated allotment.
Govt signs MoU with Pixxel Space to deploy pathfinder satellites
• The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has signed an MoU with Pixxel Space India to
enhance India's agriculture ecosystem.
• The project aims to leverage hyperspectral data from Pixxel's pathfinder satellites to develop crop
mapping and soil organic carbon assessments.
• Hyperspectral remote sensing technology offers unique indices to monitor and assess the health
of crops and soils.
PM Modi, Egypt's El-Sisi sign pact to elevate ties to Strategic level
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo to discuss
ways to deepen the relationship between the two countries.
• An agreement was signed to elevate the bilateral partnership to a "strategic partnership", along
with three MoUs in the fields of agriculture, archaeology, and antiquities.
• The visit is aimed to strengthen India's ties with Egypt.
IOB signs MoU with the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission
• Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil
Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission (TNSRLM) to foster the growth of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in
the State.
• Under the MoU, TNSRLM will facilitate eligible SHGs for credit linkage with IOB.
• The MoU aims to provide financial resources for SHGs, enabling them to undertake
entrepreneurial activities.
India, Belgium sign pact for legal aid in criminal probes
• India and Belgium signed Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) in criminal matters.
• The treaties obligate both countries to execute each other's search warrants and summons
against fugitives.
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• Section 105 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) specifies that a search warrant may be
issued by a Court in India in duplicate to the Court, Judge, or Magistrate in Belgium.
Paytm signs MoU with Arunachal Pradesh for creating startup ecosystem
• Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL) has signed an MoU with the Arunachal Pradesh govt to
establish a thriving startup ecosystem for the youth in the state.
• The partnership aims to nurture entrepreneurship and encourage young business ventures during
their early stages.
• As per the MoU, the Paytm Incubation Center will extend its products to early-stage startups at a
discounted price.
India collaborates with USAID to reduce carbon emission in railways
• Indian Railways has signed an MoU with USAID/India for collaboration on renewable energy and
energy efficiency.
• USAID will provide technical assistance and support to Indian Railways including long-term
energy planning.
• USAID will also support renewable procurement and promotion of e-mobility.
• The collaboration aims to help Indian Railways achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030.
Department of Justice partners with NALSA & CSC
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) has partnered with National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
and CSC e-Governance Service India Limited for mainstreaming legal aid to the marginalised
communities through the system of TeleLaw.
• The TeleLaw services will be provided through the lawyers engaged by the Common Services
Centers (CSCs).
US Chip giant Micron to set up semiconductor assembly Gujarat
• Micron, an American chipmaker, will invest $825 million to build a Chip Assembly and Testing
Facility in Gujarat.
• The combined investment by Micron, the Centre, and Gujarat government will amount to $2.75
billion.
• The new assembly and test facility is expected to begin construction in 2023.
• The govt will provide production-linked incentives worth ₹ 11,000 cr for the semiconductor plant.
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All panchayats to be declared UPI-enabled on August 15: Centre
• All panchayats across India will be declared UPI-enabled on Independence Day, August 15, 2023.
• The Panchayati Raj Ministry has written to all states and UT's asking them to "announce and
inaugurate" the UPI-compliant panchayats in the presence of prominent dignitaries.
• The move will promote digital payments in rural India, making it easier for panchayats to carry
out their operations.
India’s first ‘Police Drone Unit’ launched in Chennai
• The Greater Chennai Police has launched India's first police drone unit.
• The unit consists of six drones that will be used for a variety of purposes, including:
o Traffic management
o Rescue operations
o Monitoring of law and order situations
o Surveillance of criminal activities
o Disaster management
• The drones are equipped with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging sensors
Aadhaar based face authentication cross all time high in May 2023
• Monthly Aadhaar-based face authentication transactions reached an all-time high of 10.6 million
in May 2023.
• The number of face authentication transactions has been growing and increased by 38%
compared to January 2023.
• Face authentication is being used for various purposes such as registering beneficiaries, marking
staff attendance, and opening bank accounts.
Cabinet approves highest ever FRP for Sugarcane Farmers
• The Union Cabinet has approved the fair and remunerative price of 315 rupees per quintal for
sugarcane farmers for the season 2023-24.
• The move will benefit five crore sugarcane farmers and their dependents.
• The government has also decided to bring the National Research Foundation(NRF) Bill, 2023 to
strengthen the research ecosystem in the country.
NDMC renames Aurangzeb Lane as Abdul Kalam Lane
• Aurangzeb Lane in Delhi has been renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane, said the New Delhi
Municipal Council(NDMC) Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay.
• The NDMC on Wednesday confirmed the renaming of Aurangzeb Lane in Lutyens' Delhi. Earlier,
in August 2015 the NDMC changed the name of Aurangzeb Road to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road.
DRDO organizes ‘Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir’ 2023
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on 28 June 2023, organized an
‘Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir’ with an aim to encourage military research and development.
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• A list of 75 technology priority areas and ‘DRDO Technology Foresight 2023’ were also released
on the occasion.
• The list of 75 technology priority areas is further divided into 403 technological categories.
Union Min Pralhad Joshi unveils list of "Critical Minerals for India"
• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled India's first-ever report on "Critical Minerals for India".
• The report was prepared by an expert team constituted by the Ministry of Mines.
• 30 critical minerals have been identified in the report.
• India has become the newest partner in the coveted Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) to bolster
critical mineral supply chains.
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launches “Report Fish Disease” app
• The Indian Minister of Fisheries launched an app named "Report Fish Disease" to meet national
and international obligations through transparent reporting.
• The app was developed by ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow
and launched under the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases.
• The app will be a central platform for connecting fish farmers.
PM Narendra Modi chairs 42nd PRAGATI interaction
• PM Narendra Modi chaired the 42nd edition of PRAGATI, a platform for proactive governance,
reviewing 12 key projects across various ministries and states.
• The projects discussed in the meeting had a worth of Rs. 121300 crore & covered sectors like
health, railways, roads, steel, and petroleum.
• The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare had the highest number of projects reviewed in the
meeting.
Power Ministry decides to benchmark prices of biomass pellets
• Ministry of Power has decided to benchmark the prices of biomass pellets used for co-firing in
Thermal Power Plants
• The decision comes in view of evolving market conditions for biomass pellets and requests
received from stakeholders including thermal power plants, pellet manufacturers, farmers, and
bankers
• The Ministry said the benchmarked price shall take into account the business viability
Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill
• The approved Bill will pave the way to establish NRF that will seed, grow and promote Research
and Development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s
universities.
• The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the administrative Department of NRF
which will be governed by a Governing Board consisting of eminent researchers and professionals.
India to commence two-day Startup20 summit from 3 July in Gurugram
• India is going to host a two-day Startup20 Shikhar summit in Gurugram from 3 July.
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• The summit will mark the release of the final Policy Communiqué.
• The Policy Communiqué aims to foster an inclusive startup ecosystem and cross-border
collaboration.
• The summit will host a large Startup Conclave where startups can showcase their products and
services.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches New CSR guidelines ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog'
• The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
launched ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog’ - the new guidelines of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
• The renewed guidelines for CSR activities allow ports to initiate, undertake and expedite projects
for community welfare through a framework.
Narayan Rane launches CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal for Geo-tagging of projects
• The Union Minister for Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Narayan Rane 'CHAMPIONS
2.0 Portal' and 'Mobile App for Geo-tagging of Cluster Projects and Technology Centers'.
• The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises celebrated 'Udyami Bharat-MSME Day' on
International MSME Day on 27 June 2023.
• 'MSME Idea Hackathon 3.0' for women entrepreneurs was also launched.
8th edition of world's largest Urban Cleanliness Survey begins
• The 8th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2023 - Mera Shehar, Meri Pehchan has been launched by
the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• The survey is expected to engage with 10 crore citizens making it the largest annual urban
cleanliness survey in the world.
• The Swachh Survekshan was introduced in 2016 to help cities achieve sustainable sanitation and
waste management in a competitive manner.
PM Modi flags off five Vande Bharat Express
• The five Vande Bharat Express trains which were flagged off by PM Modi are Rani Kamalapati
(Bhopal)-Jabalpur, Khajuraho-Bhopal-Indore, Madgaon (Goa)-Mumbai , Dharwad-Bengaluru,
and Hatia-Patna
• The indigenously designed first-ever Vande Bharat Express connecting the two States of
Jharkhand and Bihar will bring a major boost to education, tourism, and business.
Govt launches UTPRERAK to adopt Energy Efficient Technologies
• The Ministry of Powe has set up a dedicated Centre of Excellence named Unnat Takniki
Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK) to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies.
• It will act as an exhibition cum information center and knowledge repository.
• UTPRERAK will serve as a strategic capacity-building institution and seeks to be a one-stop
solution provider for energy professionals.
Govt launches Nandi portal for granting NOC for veterinary drugs
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• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Monday launched a Nandi portal to timely process
applications and grant non-objection certification (NOC) for veterinary drugs and vaccines.
• The portal will streamline the regulatory approval process for veterinary products through
seamless integration with the SUGAM portal of the Central Drug Standard Control Organization
(CDSCO).
IREDA opens Paperless Business Centre at East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has set up a state-of-the-art Business
Centre at NBCC Office Complex, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi.
• The new office incorporates cutting-edge technology to eliminate the use of paper.
• IREDA aims to reduce its carbon footprint, minimize waste generation, and contribute to
preservation of the environment.
World Bank grants USD 255 million loan to improve technical education
• The World Bank has approved a USD 255.5 million loan to improve technical education in India
and expand job prospects for students.
• The project will assist 275 government-run technical institutes and benefit over 350,000 students
annually for the next five years.
• The project aims to strengthen research, entrepreneurship, and innovation as well as improve
governance in technical institutions.
3rd Infrastructure Working Group Meeting to take place in Rishikesh
• The third G20 Infrastructure Working Group meeting will take place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
from June 26 to 28, 2023.
• 63 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, and international organizations will
participate in the meeting.
• The flagship priority of the third IWG meeting is "Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient
and Sustainable".
Meesho, NPCI feature on TIMEs 100 Most Influential Companies 2023 list
• Meesho, NPCI, and Polygon Labs were featured in the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list
for 2023.
• Meesho is the most-downloaded shopping app in the world and caters to customers priced out
by Amazon and Walmart.
• NPCI replaced debit and credit cards and enabled e-commerce growth in India.
• NPCI accounted for 52% of India’s digital payments in 2021–22.
ITU approves Bharat 6G vision framework “IMT-2030”
• The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) approved the 6G vision framework "IMT-2030"
at its meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland.
• India released its 'Bharat 6G Vision document in March 2023, which recommended opening up
more spectrum across low, mid, and mmWave bands.
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• The newly approved 6G standard now includes six key usage scenarios compared to only three
usage scenarios in 5G.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of 'Balidaan Stambh' in Srinagar
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the construction of the 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar,
Jammu and Kashmir.
• The 'Balidan Stambh' is a part of the Srinagar Smart City project and serves as a tribute to martyrs
who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
• Amit Shah also laid the foundation stone for Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) during
his visit.
Lloyds Banking Group Establishes Tech Centre in Hyderabad, India
• Lloyds Banking Group has announced its plans to establish a technology center in Hyderabad,
India.
• The center aims to enhance the group's digital capabilities and will be operational by the end of
2023.
• Lloyds Banking Group intends to hire 600 professionals for this new venture.
• The investment in Hyderabad's tech center reflects India's emergence as a tech innovation
powerhouse.
Vitasta Mahotsav Celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addresses the Vitasta
Mahotsav organized by the Ministry of Culture as the chief guest in Srinagar.
• The objective of Vitasta Mahotsav is to acquaint the whole country with the great cultural
heritage, diversity and uniqueness of Kashmir.
• The festival focuses on the folk beliefs associated with the Vitasta (Jhelum) river.
Minister of Steel inaugurates Silica Reduction Plant Project at SAIL
• Union Minister for Steel and Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the Silica
Reduction Plant at Steel Authority of India Limited's (SAIL) Bhilai Steel Plant's Dalli Mines.
• India ranks second in the world in the field of steel production and overtook Japan as the world's
2nd largest producer in 2018. India also ranks 1st in the world in sponge iron production
IIT-Madras proposes sports quota with aim to boost diversity
• The IIT Madras has proposed a sports quota in IITs with an aim to boost diversity in the country’s
premier engineering institutions and to provide an opportunity to students performing well in the
field of sport at state, national and international levels.
• Currently, the IITs don’t have a sports quota. Many of the country’s premium universities, including
Delhi University, do.
Central govt amends electricity rules, introduces ToD tariff
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• The Government of India has passed an amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules,
2020, to introduce the Time of Day (ToD) Tariff system and rationalization of smart metering
provisions.
• ToD Tariff system charges consumers for electricity based on the time of day they use it.
• ToD tariff will be applicable for Commercial and Industrial consumers having Maximum demand
of 10 KW.
Amit Shah launches 84 development projects worth Rs 586 cr in Srinagar
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated and laid the
foundation stone of 84 development projects of about Rs. 586 crores in Srinagar.
• Over 1.88 Crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2022, which is the biggest figure since
independence.
• The government is providing Rs. 6,000 every year in the bank accounts of over 12.45 lakh farmers
of Jammu and Kashmir.
Narendra Tomar launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication
• The PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched by Union Agriculture
and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
• The app allows farmers to complete e-KYC remotely, sitting at home easily by scanning faces
without OTP, and helped 100 other farmers to do e-KYC at home.
• The Government of India has extended the ability of farmers to perform e-KYC.
BIS Introduces Standard IS 18267: 2023 for Agri By-Product Utensils
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published IS 18267: 2023 "Food Serving Utensils Made
from Agri By-Products – Specification," aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting
sustainability.
• The standard provides comprehensive guidelines to manufacturers in quality requirements across
the country.
• The standard also covers various aspects of the production of biodegradable utensils.
Digi Yatra app user base crosses the one million mark
• The number of passengers who have installed the Digi Yatra application has crossed one million
on 22 June 2023.
• Since its inauguration by Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on 1st
December 2022, 1.746 million people have used this facility.
• Digi Yatra is an initiative of the govt for a biometric boarding system using Facial verification
Technology.
TRIFED collaborates with Ayush Ministry to supply 34,000 yoga mats
• Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd, has collaborated with
Ministry of Ayush to supply 34,000 yoga mats.
• This initiative not only bolsters the economic prospects of tribal communities but also ensures the
preservation and promotion of their unique artistic traditions.
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Coal Ministry begins star rating process for coal & lignite mines
• The Ministry of Coal has announced the commencement of the Star Rating registration process
for coal & lignite mines for the financial year 2022-23.
• The Rating policy aims to evaluate mines based on various factors across seven key parameters
namely, Mining Operations, Worker-related Compliance, and Safety & security.
• The evaluation will be conducted by the Coal Controller's Organization.
North India's first Skin Bank inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital
• North India's first Skin Bank has been inaugurated at New Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.
• It is a bank where deceased donors can donate their skin which will be helpful in treating burns.
• The skin can be donated within six hours of death and utilized for burns and trauma patients after
processing.
Guardian recognized as India's Best Companies to Work for 2023
• Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 21: Guardian India Operations Private Limited, a subsidiary of
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America@ (Guardian).
• The has been recognized as one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For 2023' - Top 100 by the
Great Place to Work@ Institute, India.
Guinness World Record set in Surat as 1.53 lakh people participates
• The Yoga Day event organised in Surat city of Gujarat has set a new Guinness World Record for
the largest gathering for a yoga session at one place with 1.53 lakh people joining the program.
• The previous world record was set in 2018 in Kota city of Rajasthan when 1,00,984 people
participated in a Yoga Day session in one place.
DCGI grants Emergency Use Authorization to Gennova's covid booster
• The Drug Control General of India (DCGI) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to an
Omicron-specific booster vaccine called GEMCOVAC-OM.
• The vaccine is mRNA-based and developed by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals using an indigenous
technology under Mission COVID Suraksha.
• GEMCOVAC-OM is a thermostable vaccine that does not require ultra-cold chain infrastructure
for deployment pan India.
NHAI launches ‘Knowledge Sharing Platform’ for development of Highways
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a 'Knowledge Sharing' platform to
share knowledge and insights related to road design, construction, and related fields.
• The platform encourages sharing of best practices from around the world that can be uploaded
on the platform.
• The platform will help NHAI to collaborate with experts who want to share knowledge and
insights.
ECI publishes draft delimitation proposal for Assam
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• The Election Commission of India has published a draft proposal for the delimitation of Assembly
& Parliamentary Constituencies for Assam.
• All Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in the State are to be delimited on the basis of
the 2001 Census.
• The number of seats in the Legislative Assembly and the House of People in the State of Assam
has been retained as 126 and 14 respectively.
Cabinet approves Micron's $2.7 bn semiconductor packaging plant
• The Indian cabinet has approved Micron Technology's investment of $2.7 billion to set up a
semiconductor testing and packaging unit in Gujarat.
• The government will provide production-linked incentives worth ₹ 11,000 crore ($1.34 billion) for
the semiconductor plant.
• Micron's Assembly Testing Marking and Packaging will be built in Sanand, Gujarat.
Vice-President to be Chief Guest at International Day of Yoga, 2023
• Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the Chief Guest at the International Day of Yoga (IDY 2023)
celebrations in Jabalpur on 21st June 2023
• He will address the gathering and later lead the mass yoga demonstration at the venue. The
motto for IDY 2023 is “Yoga for ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’”
• It has been 9 years since the UN recognized June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a
resolution in 2014
Bihar to host two days G-20 Labour Engagement summit
• In Bihar, the capital city Patna is all set to host two days G-20 Labour Engagement summit on the
22nd and 23rd of June.
• The Arts and Culture Department of the State is the nodal agency for this mega event, which will
witness the participation of around 180 delegates of G20 member countries.
• The delegates will attend the Yoga session at Patna.
Indigo, Vistara get DGCA approval for two international routes
• Indigo and Vistara airlines have received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
to operate new routes.
• Indigo will operate the Delhi-Tbilisi (Georgia) route starting on August 7, 2023, and Vistara will
operate the Delhi-Bali route starting on August 1, 2023.
• In May 2023, 132.14 lakh passengers were carried by Indian domestic airlines, representing annual
growth of 36.10%.
PM in his Mann Ki Baat mentioned Miyawaki Method
• Miyawaki is a method created by a Japanese botanist named Akira Miyawaki.
• It helps forests grow quickly and become thick and natural.
• The process involves improving the soil by covering it with mulch, which also helps prevent
dryness, erosion, and weed growth.
• Native trees are then identified and planted in the area.
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Unique space telescope designed by Pune scientists

• The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), a unique space telescope developed by Pune’s
Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA).
• The telescope is set to be integrated with the ADITYA-L1 mission, expected to be launched in mid-
August this year.
• ADITYA-L1 will be ISRO’s first space observatory dedicated to studying the Sun.
National Working Plan Code-2023 released
• National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving
new approaches, during the occasion of the ‘World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought’
organized by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun on 17th
June 2023.
• National Working Plan Code which was first adopted in 2004 with a subsequent amendment in
2014.
GoI-UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-27
• NITI Aayog & UN in India signed the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable
Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027.
• Framework is 5-year agreement that will guide the cooperation between the GOI & the UN system
in India.
• The framework focuses on four pillars: People, Prosperity, Planet, and Participation.
Civil Aviation sector records 36% growth during January to May, 2023
• The civil aviation sector in India recorded a growth of 36% during January-May 2023, compared
to the same period in 2022.
• The number of passengers carried during the period increased to 79.8 million, from 58.9 million in
2022.
• The domestic passenger traffic grew by 37.7%, while international passenger traffic grew by
33.2%.
• The cargo traffic also grew by 13.2% during the period.
Ministry of Education to host G20 4th Education Working Group meeting
• The Ministry of Education will host the G20 4th Education Working Group meeting in Pune.
• The theme of the meeting is "Education for Sustainable Development"
• The meeting will discuss a range of issues related to education for sustainable development,
including climate change, gender equality, and digital skills.
Om Birla inaugurates National Legislators' Conference Bharat in Mumbai
• The National Legislators' Conference Bharat was officially inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla in Mumbai on 16 June 2023.
• The APJ Abdul Kalam expo pavilion was also inaugurated on the theme of Bharat's 75th year of
independence and celebrating the spirit of democracy.
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• The conference gives a platform to engage in discussions and contemplate strengthening the
legislative institutions.
NHAI releases guidelines to address accident-prone spots
• In an effort to enhance road safety, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on 16 June
2023 introduced guidelines for rectifying accident-prone spots on the national highways by
implementing short-term measures.
• Short-term measures include the installation of pedestrian facilities such as zebra crossings, crash
barriers, railings, and the implementation of traffic calming measures.
Heavy Industries minister launches "Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App"
• Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled the "Dugdh Sanakalan
Sathi Mobile App" on 16 June 2023 at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
• The app was designed and developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL),
Jaipur.
• The app aims to improve the quality of milk and streamline operations at the grassroots village
level.
PM addresses G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meet
• PM Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Agriculture Ministers' Meet on 16 June 2023.
• He highlighted the importance of agriculture and its role in providing livelihoods for over 2.5 billion
people globally.
• Over 200 delegates from G20 member countries and International Organizations attended the
event.
• The Meeting aims to discuss important issues related to agriculture and food security.
2-day Science-20 conference under G-20 begins in Bhopal
• The two-day Science-20 conference under the G-20 Presidency of India began in Bhopal.
• The theme of the conference is "Connecting Science to Society and Culture".
• The conference is being presided over by Professor Ashutosh Sharma, President of the Indian
National Science Academy.
• The conference is being attended by representatives of the G-20 countries and international
organizations.
Centre renames Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
• The Centre recently decided to rename Nehru Memorial Museum and Library as Prime Ministers'
Museum and Library Society.
• This came after a special meeting of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society, which
resolved to change its name to the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society
• The Special Meeting was presided by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who is also the VP of the
Society
IIT-Madras launches electronic systems programme for manufacturing sec
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• IIT-Madras announced the launching of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electronic Systems program
to meet the fast-emerging demands of the indigenous electronics industry.
• The course is designed keeping in mind the industry-specific requirements and skill sets.
• The curriculum is designed in consultation with industry experts.
• The application closes on June 25, 2023, officials said.
Justice Clocks Installed Across the Court Complexes of High Courts
• Electronic signage systems known as Justice Clocks have been across the court complexes of
High Courts.
• The initiative will inform stakeholders about court-related key parameters and bring awareness
among public by providing bird eye view of court-related data,
Indian Navy launches 'Julley Ladakh' initiative to engage with youths
• The Indian Navy launched an outreach program called "Julley Ladakh" (Hello Ladakh) to raise
awareness about the naval service in the Himalayan region.
• It aims to celebrate 75 years of India's independence and highlight career opportunities in the
Indian Navy.
• The program also aims to motivate youngsters to join the naval service and showcase 'women's
power' by including women officers.
Women 20 Summit commences at Mahabalipuram
• The third and final working group on W-20 began at Mahabalipuram near Chennai.
• The first session was on the road to achieving sustainable development goals, the intersection
between women's health gender equality social and economic development.
• Dr. Mabel Bianco from Argentina said that women's health should be considered important, and
gender empowerment should be taken along with it.
3rd meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) concludes
• The third meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) concluded in Pune on 14
June 2023.
• The meeting included the Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit which was attended
by over 250 delegates.
• India signed MoU with four countries on sharing INDIA STACK, successful digital solutions
implemented at a population scale.
Hyderabad to host G20 Agriculture Ministerial meeting from June 15
• The Agriculture Working Group (AWG) will hold its Ministerial Meeting in Hyderabad from 15-17
June 2023.
• Over 200 delegates from G20 member countries, invited countries, and International
Organizations will attend the event.
• The AWG Ministerial Meeting aims to discuss important issues related to agriculture and food
security and find ways to ensure sustainable development in this sector.
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W20 summit to begin at Mahabalipuram near Chennai

• The W20 summit will begin at Mahabalipuram near Chennai.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the inaugural session.
• Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will deliver the keynote address.
• The summit with a theme of women-led development to transform, thrive and transcend will be
moderated by Dharitri Patnaik, the W 20 chief Coordinator.
G20 Tourism Ministers meeting to be held in Goa from 19th June
• The 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting under India's G20 presidency and G20 Tourism Ministers
meeting will be held in Goa from 19th June to 22nd June.
• A side event on making Cruise Tourism a model for sustainable and responsible travel will be
organized on 19th June.
• The Secretary said various cultural programs will be organized to highlight and showcase the rich
cultural heritage of Goa.
Centre to complete 3D digitisation of museums by year-end
• This includes the Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj, Indian
Museum, Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall, National Museum, and the National Gallery of Modern
Art
• The digitization process involves 3D scanning which means analyzing real-world objects or
environments to collect 3D data on their shape,appearance
• The collected data is then used to construct a digital 3D model
Guwahati Railway Station achieves 'Eat Right Station' certification
• Guwahati Railway Station has been awarded the 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI for
providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
• This certification is granted to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene
practices.
• The station is the first railway station in Northeast Frontier Railway to get this status.
Centre introduces 'Y-Break-Yoga at office chair' for stress relief
• The Indian government has directed all central government ministries and departments to
encourage a brief Yoga practice for employees at the workplace.
• The Yoga Break (Y-Break) protocol was introduced by the Ministry of AYUSH to help professionals
relieve stress, and improve focus.
• The protocol includes a series of light practices that can be easily incorporated into a short break
from work.
IDC approves first indigenous animal tissue for skin wound healing
• Indian Drugs Controller approves indigenous animal tissue scaffold for scar-free skin wound
healing.
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• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) developed the first
indigenously developed tissue scaffold from mammalian organs.
• The scaffold is an animal-derived Class D Biomedical Device that can rapidly heal skin wounds
at low-cost with minimum scarring.
GSITI Hyderabad gets accredited as “Athi Uttam”
• The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), Hyderabad has been awarded
accreditation with the grading of Athi Uttam.
• It was awarded by the National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET) for its
high standards in earth science training.
• GSITI provides domain-specific and terrain-specific training programmes.
Delhi University to introduce Centre for Hindu Studies from 2023-24
• The center will focus on various facets of the Hindu civilization, its multiple dynamics, history, and
philosophy.
• This course aims to involve all the stakeholders, including the enrolled students of the program,
to think critically and evolve a Bharat-centric perspective beyond theoretical explanation
• The official said the new course will ensure of knowledge system in line with the NEP 2020
Education Ministry to host 4th EdWG Meeting in Pune from 19 June
• The Education Ministry will host the 4th and final Education Working Group (EdWG) Meeting
under India's G20 presidency in Pune from the 19th to the 21st June.
• The theme of the Meeting is “Ensuring Foundation Literacy and Numeracy, especially in the
context of blended learning”.
• The Meeting will culminate with the Education Ministerial meeting on the 22nd of June.
India's 1st Twin-Track Undersea Rail Tunnel To Be Built in Thane Creek
• Work to build India's 1st 7-km-long twin-track undersea rail tunnel in Thane Creek is seeing
progress with the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited signing a contract with Afcons
Infrastructure Limited
• As many as three tunnel boring machines will be used to build a nearly 16 km stretch of the tunnel,
while the remaining 5 km will be constructed using the new Austrian tunneling method
PM appreciates ‘Nutri Garden Project’ in Lakshadweep
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated ‘Nutri Garden Project’ in Lakshadweep
• The project was launched as a result of the development objective of self-reliant India in which
vegetable seeds have been provided to 1000 farmers
• 7000 chickens of indigenous breeds were distributed to the women of Lakshadweep families with
incomes less than Rs.600 under the Backyard Poultry Scheme
PM to inaugurate the first-ever National Training Conclave
• Representatives from civil services training institutes across the country will participate in the
Conclave
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• Conclave to foster collaboration among training institutes and help strengthen the training
infrastructure for civil servants across the country
• ‘Mission Karmayogi’ was launched to prepare a future-ready civil service with the right attitude,
skills, and knowledge.
GeM to organize District level Buyer-Seller workshops in Uttar Pradesh
• Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is holding Buyer-Seller Workshops in all 75 districts of Uttar
Pradesh from 12 June until August 31, 2023.
• The workshops aim to enhance understanding of GeM's functionalities and provide a platform to
address any queries or concerns.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training on GeM's features, registration processes, and
online procurement.
The SAI20 Engagement Group of G20 meet to begin on 12 June
• The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India is the Chair of the Supreme Audit
Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group under India's G20 Presidency.
• The SAI20 Summit will take place from June 12th to June 14th, 2023 in the state of Goa.
• The summit will focus on fostering accountability in governance and strategically partnering with
governments to respond to global challenges.
Three-day G-20 Development Ministers meet begin in Varanasi
• The G20 Development Ministers' meeting began on 11 June 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
chaired by the Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar.
• The meeting will continue till 13th June and around 200 delegates are taking part in the summit.
• The state government has decided to gift GI-tagged Gulabi Meenakari handicrafts to the visiting
delegates from G20 nations.
HPCL launches Pilot Study on E27 Fuel & Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has successful launched pilot study on vehicles
using E27 fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel.
• HPCL has become the first Oil Marketing Company in India to initiate such a comprehensive
research program.
• HPCL successfully launched E20 fuel on February 6th, 2023, at 23 retail outlets (ROs) across the
country.
National Archives of India organizes "Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat"
• An exhibition titled "Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat" was inaugurated by Minister of State for
Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, at the National Archives of India.
• The exhibition celebrates India's linguistic diversity and showcases a selection of original
manuscripts, and rare books.
• The Gilgit Manuscripts, the oldest surviving manuscript collection in India, are also on display at
the exhibition.
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Coal Ministry organizes Seminar on “Blue Hydrogen-Energy Security"

• The Ministry of Coal organized a session on "Blue Hydrogen-Energy Security & Hydrogen
Economy" to deliberate on technologies available for coal to hydrogen, and cost competitiveness.
• The discussion focused on exploring the potential applications of hydrogen in scaling Direct
Reduced Iron projects.
• The session also discussed the potential of hydrogen in decarbonizing steel making processes.
CGHS Wellness Centres inaugurated in Chandigarh and Panchkula
• Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated CGHS Wellness Centres in Chandigarh and Panchkula
• It will provide accessible and quality healthcare to every citizen of India as it is a priority for the
Government.
• Coverage of CGHS cities has expanded from 25 cities in 2014 to 80 in 2023
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’
• Sarbananda Sonowal launched ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ - the online dredging monitoring system - in
order to accelerate the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the Ministry
• This system has been developed by the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and
Coasts the technological arm of MoPSW
• The new technology brings in marked improvement against the old system Draft & Loading
Monitor system
IGI Airport introduces 'DigiYatra' registration process for passengers
• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport has introduced the 'DigiYatra' facility for
passengers.
• The initiative launched at Terminal-3 of IGI Airport is a three-step registration process.
• Passengers can use the facility seamlessly, inside the terminal, security check area, and at the
boarding gates.
• DigiYatra is a faster, safer, and smoother way of travel.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal chairs 6th meeting of NTTM
• The 6th Mission Steering Group meeting of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was
chaired by Piyush Goyal in New Delhi.
• It aims to catalyze research and innovation in Technical Textiles in India.
• Technical Textiles are designed for their functionality rather than their aesthetic qualities.
• Carbon Fibre is a material that is commonly used in technical textiles.
Miss World 2023 pageant to be held in India after 27 years
• Miss World will be hosted in India in November 2023, after 27 years since the last time it was held
in the country in 1996.
• The event will feature contestants from over 130 countries.
• India has won the Miss World title six times in the past, with Reita Faria being the first Indian
woman to win the title in 1966.
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India has become 2nd large largest producer of crude steel

• Union Minister of Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that India's steel industry has achieved
remarkable growth in the last nine years and has now become the second-largest producer of
crude steel in the world surpassing Japan in 2018.
• He said the country's steel production capacity has also gone up from 109 million tonnes in 2013-
14 to 160 million tonnes at present.
Union Cabinet approves third revival package for BSNL
• The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the 3rd revival package for BSNL
with a total outlay of Rs 89047 cr.
• The package includes an allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion and an
increase in authorized capital.
• With this revival package, BSNL aims to provide connectivity to the remotest parts of India and
emerge as a stable telecom service provider.
Union Min Parshottam Rupala to start VII Phase of Sagar Parikarma
• Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, will start the VII
phase of "Sagar Parikrama" on 8 June 2023.
• Sagar Parikrama Phase-VII shall cover the coastal areas of Kerala and UT Administration of
Lakshadweep.
• The journey of the first phase of Sagar Parikrama started from Mandvi, Gujarat, on 5th March
2022.
8th Meeting of Standing Committee of ISO held in New Delhi
• The eighth meeting of the Standing Committee of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held
in New Delhi on June 6, 2023.
• Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh chaired the meeting.
• The ISA discussed various initiatives such as ISA Demonstration Projects and ISA SolarX Startup
Challenge.
• The ISA is an international organization with 93 Member countries.
Govt launches Nyaya Vikas Portal for Monitoring of Judiciary scheme
• The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice
for Judicial Infrastructure has developed the Nyaya Vikas Portal, to facilitate better delivery of
judicial infrastructural projects.
• It aims to improve the justice delivery system in the country by providing real-time information on
the progress of infrastructure development projects.
Meta and Ministry of Women launch new Campaign 'Naye Bharat Ke Sapne'
• The Amrit Generation campaign was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
and Meta India to empower and engage the youth of India.
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• The initiative aims to capture the imagination of young people, providing them with the support
they need to realize their dreams.
• Fifty entries will be selected and invited to New Delhi to interact with policymakers and industry
leaders.
NCPCR launches National Campaign “Addiction Free Amrit Kaal"
• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) launched the "Addiction Free
Amrit Kaal" campaign to promote a healthier & addiction-free India.
• The campaign is organized by the NCPCR in partnership with Tobacco Free India, a citizens
group.
• The campaign aims to protect children's rights to have a tobacco and drug-free environment
through initiatives, and outreach activities.
Govt will launch a Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research, MAHIR
• Government is launching Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research, MAHIR, to quickly
identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously for
deployment.
• The Mission will be funded by pooling financial resources of the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy, and various Central Public Sector Enterprises under the two Ministries.
PM Modi will be first Indian PM to address US Congress twice
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is honored to accept the invitation and looks forward to
addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress on June 22.
• The United States Congress recently invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint
meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate during his visit to the country on June 22
• Earlier he has delivered his speech in 2016.
Centre allows 2,000 agri credit societies to open Jan Aushadhi stores
• The Central government has granted permission to 2,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
(PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
• It aims to increase access to affordable medicines across the country.
• Over 9,400 PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been set up throughout the country.
• The application fee for opening a Jan Aushadhi Kendra is set at Rs. 5000.
Bharat Petroleum starts pilot test of ED7 blend fuel
• BPCL has initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Ashok Leyland and Hero Mototcorp to
test the effectiveness of the ED7 fuel blend, which combines diesel with 7% ethanol.
• The ED7 fuel blend, developed by BPCL-R&D, consists of 93% diesel and 7% ethanol.
• The ED7 fuel blend showcases a reduction in pollution levels, including particulate matter and
nitrogen oxides (NOx).
AICTE to launch 'One Student One Tree Campaign 2023'
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• Union MoS Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has announced that the All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE) will launch the "One Student One Tree Campaign 2023".
• He also released guidelines and a curriculum framework for environmental education at the
undergraduate level.
• The guidelines include areas such as climate change, pollution, waste management, and
sustainable development.
Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India’s 1st International Cruise Vessel
• The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off
India's first international cruise vessel - MV Empress from Chennai to Sri Lanka.
• The cruise service will sail to three Sri Lankan ports; viz. Hanbantota, Trincomalee, and
Kankesanturei.
• The Union Minister and port officials planted 25z00 tree saplings at the port on the occasion of
Environment Day.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates four projects worth Rs 1450 Crore in Assam
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 4-Lane Section
between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara in Assam.
• The foundation for Mangaldai Bypass and the 4-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in
Assam was also laid by the minister.
• The projects are worth 1450 Crores and symbolize a significant investment in the state's
infrastructure.
Bhaderwah has emerged as the Lavender capital of India
• Bhaderwah has emerged as the Lavender capital of India and Agri StartUp destination said Union
Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
• CSIR- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu has organized the event as part of its One
Week One Lab Campaign.
• Dr Jitendra Singh described Bhaderwah as the birthplace of India's Purple Revolution and the
destination of Agri-StartUps.
Third G20 Health Working Group meeting begins in Hyderabad
• The third meeting of the G20 Health Working Group (HWG) is being held from June 4 to 6.
• The meeting is aimed at discussing and finding solutions to health challenges faced by G20
countries.
• Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the event and affirmed the government's
commitment to universal healthcare for all by 2030.
Govt imposes stock limits on tur, urad dal till October 31
• The government on 4 May 2023, imposed stock limits on tur and urad dals held by wholesalers,
retailers, importers and millers till October 31 to prevent hoarding and check price rise.
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• According to the order, a stock limit of 200 tonnes each has been imposed on tur and urad for
wholesalers, 5 tonnes each for retailers and retail outlets, and 200 tonnes at the depot for big
chain retailers.
India's first zero-carbon village being developed in Bhiwandi
• Union Minister of State Kapil Patil announced that India’s first carbon-neutral village is being
developed in Bhiwandi Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra.
• As many as 121 tribal villages are being developed as model villages by the union govt.
• Earlier, Palli village in Jammu had become the first carbon-neutral panchayat in the country.
Government sets up three-member panel to probe Manipur Violence
• The Centre has set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence in Manipur.
• The commission will be headed by former chief justice of the Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba.
• The commission will investigate the sequence of events leading to the violence and riots.
• The other commission members are retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS
officer Aloka Prabhakar.
Govt approves setting up of Regional Office of Universal Postal Union
• India has made an agreement with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to establish a regional office
in New Delhi.
• It will provide development cooperation and technical assistance to the region.
• The decision to establish the regional office was approved by the Union Cabinet, led by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
• It was founded under the Treaty of Bern in 1874 and has its headquarters in Bern.
Microsoft joins govt to train students, teachers in cybersecurity
• Microsoft has signed an MoU with DGT under MSDE to train 6,000 students and 200 educators
in digital and cybersecurity skills in India.
• The training will include courses in AI, cloud computing, web development, and cybersecurity skills
for students and faculty members.
• The collaboration aims to empower students with industry-relevant skills and enhance their
employability.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates two Highway projects in Vadodara, Gujarat
• Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated two National
Highway projects in Vadodara, Gujarat on 2 May worth Rs. 48 crore.
• Solar powered street lights have been used for the first time on National Highway 48 in this
project.
• For the first time in this construction, a 3-lane service road has been constructed.
Govt releases UGC (Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
• The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, released the UGC
(Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.
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• It will facilitate the creation of more quality-focused deemed to be universities in an objective and
transparent manner.
• Institutions with minimum 'A' grade and above in NIRF rankings are eligible to set up off-campus
centres.
PM to flag off Goa’s first Vande Bharat Express on 3rd June
• ‘Make in India’ and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express will improve
the connectivity in the Mumbai - Goa route and provide the people of the region the means to
travel with speed and comfort.
• The train will be the 19th Vande Bharat train to run in the country.
• The train will run between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Goa’s Madgaon
station.
Five Iron Golf opens its first venue in India
• Five Iron Golf opens its first venue in India, bringing cutting-edge virtual golf to Greater Noida.
• Five Iron Golf India provides an immersive and state-of-the-art indoor golf experience for
enthusiasts of all skill levels.
• Five Iron Golf India uses state-of-the-art Trackman technology to immerse golfers into some of
the most iconic virtual courses from around the world.
Govt launches unified registration portal for biogas projects
• The Indian government has launched a unified registration portal for biogas projects called
GOBARdhan.
• The portal will act as a one-stop repository to assess investment and participation in biogas sector
at the pan-India level.
• Any govt, or private entity operating or intending to set up a biogas, CBG, or Bio CNG plant in
India can obtain a registration number by enrolling in the portal.
French company Alstom to make 100 Vande Bharat trains
• French rail company Alstom will manufacture 100 aluminum-bodied Vande Bharat trains with
sleeper facilities, after bidding the lowest for the tender at a price of ₹150.9 crores per train.
• Two companies — Alstom and Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives — had participated in the
tender.
• The train is pegged to have a speed capability of 200 km per hour.
3rd Employment Working Group meeting organized at ILO headquarters
• The Indian G20 Presidency is organizing the third Employment Working Group EWG meeting at
the International Labour Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
• It is a G20 tradition since the inception of the EWG, to organize an Employment Working Group
at the side-lines of the ILO’s annual International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan
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• The Central Electricity Authority has notified the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-
32.
• Share of non-fossil based capacity expected to increase to 57.4% by the end of 2026-27 and
further to 68.4% by the end of 2031-32 from around 42.5% at present: NEP
• The projected capacity addition aligns with the country's goal of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity
by 2029-30.
India has set a target of achieving net zero by 2070: Rajiv Bansal
• Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal said in Seoul that based upon realities and infrastructure
constraints, "India has set a target of achieving net zero by year 2070".
• The secretary of civil aviation was speaking at the Roundtable high-level discussion at
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium 2023
at Seoul, South Korea.
MeitY unveils pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing
• Union govt launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative to make
India a global electronics powerhouse and the Repair Capital of the World.
• The ERSO industry is expected to generate up to $20 billion in revenue and create millions of jobs
in India.
• It is being held in Bengaluru for 3 months, with five companies volunteering to participate.
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VM Reddy assumes charge of Deputy Director General of NCC
• Air Commodore Reddy was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1988.
• He has served in various operational and staff positions in the Air Force.
• He is a specialist in transport aircraft and has flown various types of aircraft, including the C-130J
Super Hercules and the IL-76.
• He is also an expert in air traffic control and has served as an air traffic controller.
Kerala govt appoints V Venu as Chief Secretary, Sheikh Darvesh as DGP
• The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the appointment of V Venu as the next Chief Secretary
and Sheikh Darvesh Saheb as the next state police chief.
• Venu is presently the Additional Chief Secretary of Home and Environment.
• He was in charge of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative after the floods of 2018 and 2019.
• Sheikh Darvesh Saheb was given charge of Director General, Fire, & Rescue Service.
IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar appointed CBI Special Director
• Ajay Bhatnagar has been appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI).
• Bhatnagar is a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Jharkhand cadre.
• Anurag (IPS) has been appointed as Additional Director in CBI.
• Anurag is a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre.
• Manoj Sashidhar (IPS) has also been appointed as Additional Director in CBI.
Deloitte appoints former Airtel CEO Manoj Kohli as senior advisor
• Deloitte has appointed Manoj Kohli as a senior advisor to leverage his extensive business and
industry knowledge.
• Kohli has 44 years of experience across 30 countries, with expertise in technology,
telecommunications, renewables, and digital sectors.
• He played a pivotal role in expanding Softbank India's presence in India.
• Kohli was the CEO and Managing Director of Bharati Airtel.
TS Singh Deo appointed as the Chattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister
• Chhattisgarh health minister TS Singh Deo has been appointed as the state's deputy chief
minister, party general-secretary KC Venugopal announced
• Tribhuvaneshwar Saran Singh Deo, the titular Maharaja of Chhattisgarh's Surguja, was born on
October 31, 1952
• Also known as modern-day Maharaja, Deo was first elected as a member of the state's legislative
Assembly in 2008
Rohit Jawa takes charge as MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever
• Rohit Jawa has taken charge as the Managing Director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL)
after Sanjiv Mehta retired.
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• Jawa was appointed as an Additional Director and CEO-Designate on April 1 and became the
MD and CEO on June 26.
• Jawa had previously served as the Chief of Transformation for Unilever in London.
• He started his career with HUL as a management trainee in 1988.
RBI approved appointment of A P Hota as Federal Bank's part-time CEO
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved AP Hota as the part-time Chairman of the Federal
Bank.
• He has over 27 years of banking experience, mostly in technology and payment systems.
• He was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPCI between 2009- 2017.
• Hota was appointed as an Independent Director of Federal Bank Limited with effect from January
15, 2018.
Italian Andrea Gaudenzi reappointed ATP chairman
• ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected for a second term as the head of the
organization from 2024 through 2026, the governing body of men's tennis announced.
• The ATP said under phase one, which came into effect in 2023, it had already generated the
largest single-year increase in player compensation in its history -- a $37.5 million year-on-year
increase across the ATP Tour.
Vishesh Chandiok appointed into ICAEW
• Vishesh C. Chandiok, CEO of Grant Thornton Bharat, has been appointed as the first Indian
council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) residing
overseas.
• This recognition honors Chandiok's significant contributions to the global accounting profession.
• His appointment highlights the influence of Indian professionals in accounting and finance
globally.
DBS Bank India appoints Rajat Verma as Managing Director
• Rajat Verma has been appointed as the MD and head of institutional banking at DBS Bank India.
• He will be succeeding Niraj Mittal in his new role.
• Mittal will be taking up a new role as country head of DBS Bank in Australia.
• DBS ranks among the largest foreign banks in India.
• DBS Bank Limited is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation
Ruby Sinha appointed president of BRICS CCI women vertical
• Ruby Sinha has been appointed as the president of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and
Industry Women’s Vertical (BRICS CCI WE) for a three-year term.
• Sinha, the founder of SheAtWork and Kommune Brand Communications, will assume the role.
• BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry is dedicated to fostering trade, commerce, and
entrepreneurship among the BRICS nations and other friendly countries.
Hasmukh Adhia appointed chairman of GIFT City
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• Former Union Finance Secretary and retired Gujarat cadre bureaucrat Hasmukh Adhia, has been
appointed as chairman of GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City.
• Adhia replaced Sudhir Mankad in GIFT City.
• Adhia was principal secretary to Narendra Modi when he was the chief minister of Gujarat.
President appoints retd Allahabad HC judge Umesh Kumar as DERC chief
• Justice (Retd) Umesh Kumar of Allahabad High Court has been appointed as the Chairperson of
the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) by President Droupadi Murmu.
• The Supreme Court had ordered directing Lt Governor of Delhi to appoint a DERC chairperson
within two weeks.
• The President of India has appointed him under the sub-section 2 of Section 84 of the Electricity
Act, 2003
Mahendra Lodha appointed interim MD & CEO of PFS
• PTC India Financial Services Ltd (PFS), on 21 June 2023, announced that Director (Finance)
Mahendra Lodha will take over the responsibilities of the MD & CEO.
• The move comes after the current MD & CEO Pawan Singh has been sent on leave.
• The PFS is an Indian non–banking financial institution promoted by PTC India (PTC) to make
principal investments across the energy value chain.
Alibaba Group says Eddie Wu to succeed Daniel Zhang as CEO
• Alibaba Group informed Eddie Yongming Wu, chairman of its Taobao and Tmall Group, would
succeed Daniel Zhang as chief executive officer.
• Mr. Zhang has since December been concurrently serving as group CEO and chairman as well as
head of its cloud unit.
• Joseph Tsai, currently executive vice chairman, will succeed Mr. Zhang as group chairman.
Senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal assumes charge as CEO of UIDAI
• Senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 20 June 2023.
• He is an officer of the 1993 batch IAS from the Chhattisgarh cadre.
• Prior to joining UIDAI as CEO, he was an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY).
SBI MD Swaminathan Janakiraman appointed as RBI's deputy governor
• Union government, on 20 June 2023, appointed Swaminathan Janakiraman as a deputy governor
of the Reserve Bank of India for three years.
• Janakiraman, currently the managing director of the State Bank of India, will succeed Mahesh
Kumar Jain.
• Mahesh K. Jain was appointed deputy governor in 2018.
• RBI has three other deputy governors: T. Rabi Sankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao, and Michael Patra.
Kamal Kishore Chatiwal becomes new MD of Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
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• Kamal Kishore Chatiwal was appointed the new Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd.
(IGL).
• Sanjay Kumar was the previous Managing Director of IGL and has taken on the role of Director
(Marketing) in GAIL (India) Ltd.
• IGL provides piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicles, with over
550 CNG stations in the NCR.
• In 2020, IGL received the Greentech Safety Award.
Sumit Seth appointed India's next ambassador to Panama
• Sumit Seth, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 2005 batch, has been appointed as India's
next ambassador to Panama.
• Sumit Seth is presently posted as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Yangon, Myanmar.
• He was also posted at India’s Missions in Madrid, Bogota and Geneva.
IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed RAW chief
• Senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency
RAW.
• Mr. Sinha, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre,is currently
serving as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.
• Sinha replaces Samant Kumar Goel, who will complete his tenure on June 30, 2023.
Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, first Muslim woman to be federal judge
• The US Senate has confirmed the former American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney Nusrat
Jahan Choudhury as the first Muslim woman to serve as a federal judge.
• Choudhury, 46, is also the first Bangladeshi American to serve in this lifetime position.
• She will serve as a judge on the US court for the eastern district of New York.
Axis Bank appoints N S Vishwanathan as non-executive chairman
• Axis Bank has appointed former RBI Deputy Governor NS Vishwanathan as its part-time Non-
Executive Chairman for a period of 3 years.
• Vishwanathan joined the RBI in 1981 and retired in March 2020 as the Deputy Governor.
• He is also the head of the advisory board at Razorpay.
• The appointment of Vishwanathan is subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Bank and
Reserve Bank of India.
RBI approves appointment of Vasudevan P N as MD, CEO of Equitas FSB
• Equitas Small Finance Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to re-appoint
P N Vasudevan as the Managing Director and CEO of the bank for a period of three years.
• The Bank is a small finance bank that provides financial services to underserved and unserved
segments of society.
• The bank has a strong presence in South India and is committed to promoting financial inclusion.
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Gopichand Hinduja takes over as Group chairman

• Gopichand Hinduja, 83, has taken over as the Chairman of the Hinduja Group after the recent
demise of his brother Srichand P Hinduja.
• Earlier, Gopichand Hinduja was the co-chairman and was overseeing the diverse global business
empire.
• Gopichand Hinduja said Srichand worked tirelessly to improve relations between the mother
country and host countries
Sudhansh Pant to be new Health Secretary
• Sudhansh Pant will take over as the new Health Secretary after incumbent Rajesh Bhushan retires
on 31 July.
• He is currently the Shipping Secretary and has been appointed as an Officer on Special Duty
(OSD) in the Health Ministry.
• T K Ramachandran has been appointed the new Shipping Secretary in Pant’s place.
• Ramachandran is currently the chairman of the Chidambaranar Port Trust.
Uttam Lal takes over as Director of NHPC Ltd.
• Uttam Lal has taken over as Director (Personnel) at National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
(NHPC) Limited.
• Prior to his appointment at NHPC, he was serving as Chief General Manager at NTPC Limited.
• He has over 35 years of experience in the area of Personnel Management, and Corporate Social
Responsibility.
• He is known for his expertise and long experience in the power sector.
Kerala-cadre IPS officer Nitin Agarwal appointed BSF DG
• Nitin Agarwal, a 1989-batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre, appointed as the new Director- General
of the Border Security Force (BSF)
• The post of the BSF chief had been vacant for more than five months after Pankaj Kumar Singh
retired on December 31, 2022.
• CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen had been handling the charge of BSF in an additional capacity since
then.
Amit Agrawal appointed UIDAI CEO
• Amit Agrawal and Subodh Kumar Singh have been appointed as CEO Unique Identification
Authority of India and director general of the National Testing Agency respectively.
• Both Agrawal (1993 batch) and Singh (1997 batch) are Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers
of the Chhattisgarh cadre.
• Rashmi Chowdhary has been appointed as secretary of the Central Information Commission.
Pieter Elbers appointed as Chair-elect of IATA's Board of Governors
• Pieter Elbers has been elected as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Board of Governors.
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• He will succeed Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of Rwandair, with effect from June 2024.
• Pieter Elbers is the CEO of IndiGo and has played a crucial role in advancing the Indian aviation
landscape.
Epson India signs Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador
• Epson India has signed Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador for its EcoTank printers.
• She endorses other brands like PlayerzPot, 7Up, TTK Healthcare-owned Eva, and others.
• She is one of the new entrants on the list of top 20 celebrities who endorse brands in India.
• The collaboration aims to spread awareness about printers and their benefits.
Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra takes over as Commander of Strike 1 Corps
• Lieutenant General Sanjay Mitra has taken over as the Commander of the Strike 1 Corps.
• He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy.
• He was awarded Chief of Army Staff and General Officer Commanding in Chief Commendation
Cards twice.
• He was also awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his contribution as a general officer
commanding eastern Ladakh.
PESB picks Sanjay Swarup to be the next CMD of CONCOR
• Sanjay Swarup has been recommended for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel.
• Swarup is currently serving as Director (International Marketing & Operations) in CONCOR.
• CONCOR is a state-owned enterprise that provides container transportation and logistics
services in India.
Anantharaman appointed new TransUnion Cibil chairman
• V Anantharaman is the new non-executive chairman of TransUnion CIBIL.
• Anantharaman takes over from Mr. M V Nair, who served as the chairman for over eleven years.
• TransUnion CIBIL is a credit information company operating in India and is part of TransUnion,
an American multinational group.
• The company maintains credit files on over 600 million individuals and 32 million businesses.
Rajiv Sinha to be appointed as Election Commissioner of Bengal
• Former Chief Secretary of West Bengal Rajiva Sinha was appointed as the State Election
Commissioner
• West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose approved Rajiv Sinha's appointment after the state
government proposed his name.
• He has served as the state's chief secretary from September 2019 to September 2020.
India appoints Upender Singh Rawat as next High Commissioner to Uganda
• The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday appointed Upender Singh Rawat as India's next High
Commissioner to Uganda.
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• Upender Singh Rawat is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1998 batch, the Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA).
• He is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to Panama.
Ravindra Dattatray Kulkarni appointed VC of Mumbai University
• Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais appointed Dr. Ravindra Dattatray Kulkarni as the vice-
chancellor of the Mumbai University
• The appointment has come at a time when the university is preparing a roadmap to implement
four-year degree programs under the new National Education Policy
• He had served as the pro-vice chancellor of MU during the tenure of former vice-chancellor Dr.
Suhas Pednekar
Anil Diggikar assumes role as MD of CIDCO
• Anil Diggikar has taken over as the Vice President and Managing Director of CIDCO, succeeding
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee.
• Alongside, Shantanu Goyal also assumed his position as the Joint Managing Director of CIDCO.
• Anil Diggikar served as the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra
Housing and Area Development Authority.
Hrithik Roshan appointed brand ambassador for Zebronics TV
• Zebronics, an IT peripheral, audio systems and lifestyle accessories company, has signed actor
Hrithik Roshan as the face of its range of Smart LED TVs.
• As per the company, this collaboration marks the sixth year of their partnership.
Shri Janardan Prasad takes charge as DG of Geological Survey of India
• Shri Janardan Prasad assumed charge as the 52nd Director General of the Geological Survey of
India
• He succeeded Dr. S. Raju, who was the Director General of GSI since May 2022.
• Shri Prasad has vast experience inMetallogeny and Mineral Exploration studies
• Shri Janardan Prasad was born on August 12, 1963, in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. He did his
MSc in Geology from Patna University.
Former MSME secretary Bidyut Bihari Swain sworn in as UPSC member
• Bidyut Bihari Swain, a former MSME secretary, has been sworn in as a member of the Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC).
• He is a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Gujarat cadre.
• Swain has held various significant positions within the Gujarat government from 1989 to 2018.
• In January 2021, he was posted as MSME secretary, where he served till May 2023.
Blackstone Portfolio Company R Systems appoints Nitesh Bansal as CEO
• Blackstone Portfolio Company R Systems appoints Nitesh Bansal as Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer
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• He spent 23 years at Infosys where he held several leadership roles, most recently serving as a
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Engineering Services.
• R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and builds next-gen
products, and platforms.
IMD director Mohapatra elected third Vice-President of WMO
• Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the director of the India Meteorological Department, has been elected as
the third Vice-President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
• Celeste Saulo of Argentina has been appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO).
• The WMO is responsible for providing authoritative information on weather, climate, and water.
Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand takes charge as AOA
• Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand, Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer-in-Charge
Administration (AOA) on 01 Jun 2023.
• In a career spanning over 36 years, the Air Marshal has held various field and staff appointments.
• Prior to his appointment, he was Director General (Administration) at Air Headquarters, New Delhi.
• He was awarded Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2022 by the President.
Argentine meteorologist becomes first female head of UN weather agency
• The World Meteorological Organization said Celeste Saulo received the necessary two-thirds
backing from member states
• She succeeds Petteri Taalas, who steps down after two terms as secretary general of the Geneva-
based WMO at the end of the year.
• Saulo joined the WMO's executive council in 2015.
• The agency plays a key role in coordinating international meteorological work.
K. Krithivasan takes charge as TCS CEO
• K. Krithivasan, on 31 May 2023, took charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) for Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS).
• TCS is India’s largest information technology (IT) services firm by market capitalization.
• Krithivasan, who has been at TCS for over 34 years now, will be the oldest CEO appointment so
far.
• His predecessor, Gopinathan, was the youngest appointee.
Ajay Yadav assumes charge as SECI Managing Director
• Ajay Yadav, on 31 May 2023, taken over as the Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of
India Limited (SECI).
• SECI is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) established in 2011.
• SECI is the primary implementing agency for renewable energy schemes and projects under the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
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Nobel-winning lithium battery inventor John Goodenough dies at 100
• John Goodenough, who shared the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion
battery that revolutionized modern life, has died at the age of 100, the University of Texas
announced.
• The US scientist's contributions to the development of lithium-ion batteries paved the way for
smartphones.
• He was a leader at the cutting edge of scientific research throughout his career.
Rajya Sabha MP Hardwar Dubey passes away
• Hardwar Dubey, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away in New Delhi.
• Dubey was a sitting MP elected to the Rajya Sabha in November 2020.
• He was a former minister in the Kalyan Singh ministry in 1991.
• Dubey was made state spokesperson and vice-president of the BJP in 2011 and 2013 respectively,
before being elevated as a Rajya Sabha member.
Former Urdu newsreader of Akashvani Kausar Rizvi passes away
• The former Urdu newsreader of Akashvani, Kausar Rizvi passed away in Dubai on 22 June 2023.
• Kausar Rizvi was associated with the Urdu unit of the News Services Division of Akashvani in New
Delhi for about 30 years from 1975 to 2004.
• He began his career as an announcer in Akashvani Varanasi. He will be laid to rest in his home
town Lucknow.
Ex Amul chief pays tribute to Amul girl creator Sylvester daCunha
• The man behind the iconic Amul Girl 'utterly butterly' campaign, Sylvester daCunha, died on
Tuesday, June 20.
• The Amul ad campaign was launched in 1966 after it was designed by Sylvester daCunha, who
was the then Managing Director of the advertising agency ASP
• The mascot first debuted on a few lamp-post boards in Mumbai with the line, "Give us this day our daily bread: with
Amul butter".
Sociologist, former JNU professor Imtiaz Ahmad passes away
• He worked with keen interest in social anthropology and taught Sociology, Political Science and
Islamic Studies in various universities in India and abroad
• He was under treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Prof. Ahmad is known for his works on caste in Islam.
104-year-old freedom fighter Sitaram Shastri passed away
• 104-year-old freedom fighter Sitaram Shastri, a resident of Deeh Ganjari village of Jansa,
Varanasi, who participated in the country's freedom movement, passed away.
• As soon as the news of his death was received, a wave of mourning ran in the entire area.
• His last rites were performed at Harishchandra Ghat with state honors.
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• The fire was lit by his son Virendra Narayan.

Famous Telegu choreographer Rakesh Master passes away
• Renowned Tollywood choreographer S. Rama Rao, widely known as Rakesh Master, has passed
away.
• He worked on over 500 films, and his work was known for its energy, creativity, and technical
precision.
• Some of his most famous choreographies include the songs “Ringa Ringa Roses” and “Ishq Wala
Love”.
• He also choreographed several hit songs in Hindi films, including “Disco Dancer”.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistleblower, dies aged 92
• Daniel Ellsberg, the U.S. military analyst whose change of heart on the Vietnam War led him to
leak the classified "Pentagon Papers," revealing U.S. government deception about the war and
setting off a major freedom-of-the-press battle, died at the age of 92.
• Ellsberg, who had been diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in February, died at his
home in Kensington, California.
Oscar-winning actress, Glenda Jackson passes away
• Glenda Jackson, a two-time Oscar winner, has passed away at the age of 87.
• She won her first best-actress Oscar for "Women in Love" (1969) and her second for "A Touch of
Class" (1973).
• Ms. Jackson was elected to Parliament in 1992 and became minister of transport.
• She won a best-actress Trophy for her role as a woman over 90 facing mortality, in Edward Albee's
"Three Tall Women" in 2018.
Cormac McCarthy, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, passes away
• Pulitzer Prize winner, Cormac McCarthy, passed away, on 14 June 2023.
• Some of his famous and literarily acclaimed books are ‘The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men’.
• He won the Pulitzer Prize for 'The Road' in the fiction category in 2006.
• The story revolves around the ups and downs between a father and son and their strenuous
journey in the US after the apocalypse.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi passes away
• Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86.
• He had led four governments in Italy from 1994 to 2011 and was the longest-serving prime minister
in post-war Italy.
• Berlusconi's centre-right Forza Italia party went into coalition under right-wing Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni last September.
Mangal Dhillon, a renowned actor, passes away
• Mangal Dhillon, a renowned actor, passed away due to cancer.
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• He was known for his remarkable acting prowess and memorable performances in shows like
'Junoon' and 'Buniyaad'.
• Dhillon had a successful career in Punjabi cinema as a producer, director, and writer.
• He acted in notable movies like Khoon Bhari Maang, Zakhmi Aurat, and Vishwatma.
Theatre legend Farrokh Mehta passed away
• Actor-director Farrokh Mehta died on 9th June. He was 91 years old.
• Farrokh Mehta received the Thespo Lifetime Achievement at the National Centre for the
Performing Arts amidst a motley crew of young theatre practitioners.
• The 87-year-old actor was rather delighted to be honored by a youth theatre festival since his
own theatrical journey began “way back in college”.
Award-winning Doordarshan news anchor Gitanjali Aiyar passes away
• Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India's first female news presenters on national broadcaster Doordarshan,
passed away on 7 June 2023.
• She was in her mid-70s and had won the best anchor award four times.
• Aiyar graduated from Kolkata's Loreto College and joined Doordarshan in 1971.
• Aiyar won the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Outstanding Women in 1989.
Gufi Paintal, Shakuni Mama of BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passes away
• Actor Gufi Paintal, best known for playing the role of Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra’s TV show
Mahabharat (1980), passed away in Mumbai due to age-related health issues.
• He became a household name with the portrayal of Shakuni Mama in BR Chopra's Mahabharat.
• Gufi also directed a few TV shows and a movie titled Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Veteran Actress Sulochana Didi passes away
• Veteran Hindi and Marathi film actress Sulochana Latkar passed away on 4 June 2023.
• Sulochana started her career with Bhalji Pendharkar’s Sasurrvas (1946).
• She is remembered for playing Jijabai, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maratha
Tituka Melvava (1964).
• In 1999, she received the prestigious Padma Shri, followed by the Maharashtra Bhushan Award
in 2009.
Renowned theater actor and director Aamir Raza Hussain passes away
• Noted theatre actor and director Aamir Raza Husain has passed away at the age of 66.
• His stage plays include ‘The Fifty-Day War’ (2000) and ‘The Legend of Ram’.
• Husain was honored with the Padma Shri in 2001 by the Indian government for his contribution
to theatre.
• He also acted in super hit movies Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’.
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Indian-origin Aarti Holla-Maini appointed as UN Outer Space director
• Aarti Holla-Maini has been appointed as the Director of the UN's Office for Outer Space Affairs
(UNOOSA) in Vienna.
• She will succeed Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy.
• UNOOSA's objective is to foster global collaboration in the peaceful utilization of outer space.
• She has over 25 years of experience in the space sector.
• She was previously Executive Vice-President at NorthStar Earth & Space.
Ronaldo sets Guinness World Record to make 200 International Caps
• Cristiano Ronaldo has received a Guinness World Record for reaching 200 international caps for
Portugal.
• He is the all-time top goalscorer in international football with 122 goals in 200 games to date.
• Ronaldo made his debut for A Selecao das Quinas back in 2003 at the age of 18.
• He won the 2016 European Championships with his national team.
Google doodle: Celebrated 112th Birthday of Dr. Kamala Sohoni
• Born in 1911 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Sohoni belonged to a family of respected chemists.
• Scientist Kamala Sohoni was the first woman in India to get admission in the prestigious Indian
Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc), which is considered to be the best institute in the country.
• Sohoni also became the first Indian woman to pursue a Ph.D.
• Dr. Sohoni discovered cytochrome c.
Nahida Khan retires from international cricket
• Debuting in February 2009 against Sri Lanka, Nahida went on to represent Pakistan in three
Cricket World Cups (2013, 2017 and 2022) and in four T20 World Cups (2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018).
• Nahida finishes with over 2000 runs in international cricket, and raised her bat for eight half-
centuries, including a knock of 66 against Australia in Kuala Lumpur back in 2018.
Justice Venkatachaliah launches app to provide legal aid
• Former Chief Justice of India M. N. Venkatachaliah launched the multi-lingual India Legal App, a
legal helpline accessible to citizens to obtain legal assistance from their homes.
• The app will help in disposing of around 70 percent of new cases.
• Attorney General R. Venkataramani hailed the India Legal app.
Kairan Quazi to become SpaceX's youngest software engineer
• The 14-year-old boy is all set to work as a new software engineer.
• Quazi was offered a job after he passed the company's 'technically challenging' and 'fun' interview
process.
• Kairan Quazi is the youngest person to ever be hired by SpaceX.
• San Francisco-based Quazi is a graduate of Santa Clara University`s (SCU) School of Engineering.
Ritu Kalra named Harvard's vice president for finance and CFO
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• Ritu Kalra has been appointed as Harvard University's Vice President for Finance and Chief
Financial Officer.
• She has been serving as Harvard's Assistant Vice President of Finance and Treasury and Special
Projects Adviser.
• Kalra is an Indian-American investment banking and financial management expert.
• She spent 18 years at Goldman Sach as Managing Director.
Pullela Gopichand joins hands with Indian Padel Federation
• Padel, the dynamic and fast-growing sport, received a momentous boost as the Indian Padel
Federation (IPF) announced a strategic partnership with badminton legend Pullela Gopichand.
• Pullela Gopichand, a Padma Bhushan, Dronacharya, and Arjuna awardee, joined the IPF as an
advisor.
• Padel, sometimes called Padel Tennis, is a racket sport that is played in doubles on an enclosed
court
Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces his retirement from football at 41
• Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from a glittering soccer career
at the age of 41, leaving Italy’s Serie A as the league’s oldest-ever goal scorer.
• He retires as Sweden’s all-time leading goal scorer with 62 goals in 121 international matches.
Colonel Shuchita becomes 1st woman to command Communication Zone
• Colonel Shuchita Shekhar has become the first woman officer to command a Communication
Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion in the Indian Army Service Corps.
• She is responsible for the maintenance of the Supply Chain of the fully operational Northern
Command.
• This is a significant milestone in the history of the Indian Army and a great step towards gender
equality.
Wrangler signs Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador
• Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a retail company, has appointed Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as
the brand ambassador of its Wrangler brand
• The company is the exclusive licensee of the denim brand in India.
• Her performances on the cricket field have earned her accolades like ICC Women’s cricketer of
the year two times.
Indian-American Ajay Banga takes over as World Bank president
• Ajay Banga became the first Indian American to hold the position of President of the World Bank.
• He takes over from David Malpass.
• He was selected as the 14th president of the World Bank for a five-year term.
• Previously, he was the President and CEO of Mastercard.
• He was awarded the Padma Shri Award by the President of India in 2016 and the Ellis Island Medal
of Honor in 2019.
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Shri P.Upadhyay takes over as DG of Naval Armament

• Shri P Upadhyay, INAS has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) from
Shri KSC lyer, who superannuated on 31 May 23
• Shri P Upadhyay belongs to the 1987 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service
• He joined the Naval Armament Organization of the Indian Navy on 12 Jul 1989
• He is an Electrical Engineering Graduate from SGSITS Indore
• He will assume the charge from 01 Jun 2023
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Virgin Galactic launch first commercial spaceflight
• On June 29, 2023, Virgin Galactic launched its first commercial space flight with paying customers.
• The Unity rocket plane carried three Italian researchers, two company pilots, and an astronaut
trainer.
• The spacecraft reached an altitude of 52.9 miles, just above the 50-mile-high "boundary" between
space and the atmosphere.
• Virgin's first space flight came in 2018.
Skyroot successfully tests Raman-I engine to help Vikram-I rocket
• Skyroot Aerospace successfully conducted the flight qualification test of the Raman-I engine,
intended for roll attitude control in the Vikram-I rocket.
• The Raman-I engine underwent a test fire at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• It will be employed for roll attitude control, which helps in managing the rocket's rotation and
orientation.
Paper-based Supercapacitor Made From Seaweed
• Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have made a
breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of the thinnest, lightweight,
and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor.
• This innovative device, derived from seaweed, offers several advantages in terms of its
characteristics and potential applications.
IIT Kanpur successfully conducts test flight for cloud seeding
• The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has successfully conducted a test flight for cloud
seeding.
• Cloud seeding involves the utilization of various chemical agents such as silver iodide, dry ice, and
other elements with the aim of enhancing the probability of precipitation.
• The experiment was conducted with due approval from the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil
Aviation).
SpaceX launches SATRIA-1 communications satellite for Indonesia
• A Falcon 9 rocket topped with the SATRIA-1 telecommunications satellite lifted off from Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
• SATRIA-1 (whose name is short for "Satellite of the Republic of Indonesia") will be operated for the
Indonesian government by the Indonesian company PSN.
NASA’s Cassini finds phosphorous on Saturn's moon Enceladus
• Phosphorus, a key chemical element for many biological processes, has been found at Enceladus,
the small moon of Saturn by NASA’s Cassini.
• Cassini a space probe launched to scrutinize Saturn and its extensive system of moons and rings.
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• Phosphorus is a building block for DNA, which forms chromosomes and carries genetic
information and is present in the bones of mammals.
India's Azista BST Aerospace launches 1st runner satellite on SpaceX
• India's Azista BST Aerospace launched its first satellite, ABA First Runner (AFR), onboard the
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-8 Mission.
• The company aims to make India a hub for the mass manufacturing of satellites.
• The satellite lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in
California on Musk's SpaceX rideshare mission.
IIT-Madras generates hydrogen from seawater using solar energy
• Researchers from the IIT-Madras have developed a cost-effective way to electrolyze seawater
to generate hydrogen. The results were published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials.
• The team has developed an electrolyzer using alkaline seawater.
• We found our separator is highly resistant to seawater degradation said Sana Fathima, co-
authors of the paper.
James Webb Telescope captures over 45,000 galaxies in one frame
• The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of over 45,000 galaxies as part of the
JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES) program.
• The James Webb Space Telescope will devote around 32 days of telescope time to the JADES
program.
• The JADES program is expected to uncover and characterize distant and faint galaxies.
India conducted first performance-based navigation for helicopters
• The technology was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and the
Airports Authority of India.
• India conducted Asia’s first demonstration of performance-based navigation for helicopters for a
flight from Juhu in Mumbai to Pune using GAGAN satellite technology.
• GAGAN — GPS-Aided GEO Augmented Navigation — is a state-of-the-art space-based
augmentation system.
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India beat Iran to win Asian Kabaddi Championship in Busan, SK
• India beat Iran 42-32 in the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023.
• This is India's eighth title in nine editions.
• Indian captain Pawan Sehrawat led from the front with a super 10.
• India won all five matches in the league stage and topped the points table.
• The next big challenge for the Indian kabaddi teams will be the upcoming Asian Games in
Hangzhou, China.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) flagged off the "Trophy Tour"
• The Durand Cup trophy tour was flagged off by the service chiefs and the AIFF president.
• The tour will cover 12 cities across India and will end in Kolkata, where the 132nd edition will be
held.
• The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and is contested by teams from the
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and civilian clubs.
• The defending champions are Mohammedan Sporting Club.
Indian Men's Football team climbs up to 100th rank on FIFA rankings
• The Indian men's national football team has climbed up to the 100th rank on FIFA's latest world
rankings.
• The team entered the top 100 clubs after 5yrs, surpassing teams like Lebanon and New Zealand.
• The Indian team reached the 100th rank with a total of 1204.90 points.
• Argentina is on top and France is in second position in the FIFA 2022 rankings, followed by Brazil,
England, and Belgium.
Tamil Nadu win Senior Women's National Football Championship
• Tamil Nadu won the Senior Women's National Football Championship for the second time.
• They defeated Haryana 2-1 in the final at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Amritsar.
• Priyadharshini S and Indumathi Kathiresan scored the goals for Tamil Nadu. Renu Rani scored
the goal for Haryana.
• Tamil Nadu had last won the title in 2018. This is their third overall title.
• They also won the title in 1991.
Kolkata Team Wins in Historic Dubai Women's Kabaddi Final
• In a significant milestone for women's Kabaddi, Dubai hosted the world's first international
Women's Kabaddi final, featuring the Punjab Panthers vs Uma Kolkata.
• The intense match concluded with the Uma Kolkata team emerging as champions, securing a
grand prize of ₹10,000,000.
• The Punjab team demonstrated commendable skills and earned the second position, receiving a
prize of ₹5,000,000.
Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Eoin Morgan join MCC Cricket Committee
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• Legendary Indian woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami and two English players in Heather Knight
and Eoin Morgan have joined the MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC).
• WCC is an independent body comprised of current and former international cricketers, umpires,
and officials from across the world.
• Jhulan Goswami was made an Honorary Life Member of MCC in April 2023.
FIFA says Jeddah will stage 2023 Club World Cup
• The 2023 Club World Cup will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi champions Al-Ittihad
that have signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said.
• Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League
winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament.
• It will be the last edition in that format before the 32-team version launches in 2025 in the US.
Taipei Open 2023: Tai Tzu Ying, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo win singles
• Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo clinched his first title of the season at the YONEX Taipei Open 2023
with a straight-games win over surprise finalist Su Li Yang.
• In women’s singles, Tai Tzu Ying picked up her fifth Taipei Open title beating Beiwen Zhang 21-14
21-17, making her the most successful player at the event.
Maharashtra Ironmen crowned champions of the Premier Handball League
• The Maharashtra Ironmen crowned the champions of the first-ever season of the Premier
Handball League (PHL) after they posted victory against the Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh at the
Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
• Igor Chiseliov & Jalal Kiani were the top scorers for Maharashtra Ironmen.
• Igor Chiseliov was awarded the most valuable player of the game for his dominant display in the
final.
Carlos Alcaraz claims Queen's title and top ranking
• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 to claim the Queen's Club title and return to
world number one.
• Alcaraz is the fourth Spanish player to win the prestigious pre-Wimbledon tournament.
• De Minaur was the first Australian to reach the London final since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006,
WTT contender: Ayhika and Sutirtha win doubles title in Tunis
• Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee defeated Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto in the final
of the WTT contender tournament in Tunis
• Currently ranked 36 as pair in the world, the Indian duo dominated the finals with two straight-
game wins of 11-6 and 11-6.
• With this win, the duo became the first Indians to win a WTT Contender title this year.
Diksha Dagar wins Czech LET golf title
• Diksha Dagar capped her remarkable consistency and form with a commanding win in the
€300,000 Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, claiming her second Ladies European Tour title.
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• She played in the Tokyo Olympics with Aditi Ashok, who finished fourth.
• Diksha becomes only the second Indian woman to win more than once on the LET.
• Her first had come in only her fourth start as a pro in 2019.
Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's record with 41 wins
• Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix, securing his 41st career win, equaling Ayrton
Senna's record.
• Ayrton Senna is a legendary Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One World Drivers'
Championship three times.
• Senna won 41 Grand Prix and 65 pole positions in his career.
• Verstappen drives for Red Bull's F1 team.
Kolkata hosts 1st int'l sports film fest
• The Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Aegion), in collaboration with Social Sports
Foundation, is organising the 1st International Sports Film Festival.
• The festival, to be held at Nandan from June 22 to 25, will showcase four films from Germany, one
from the US, one from Bangladesh and seven from India.
Rayaan Razmi wins bronze in Asian U-21 Snooker Championship
• Indian cueist Rayaan Razmi signed off with a bronze medal after a 3-4 defeat at the hands of
Milad Pourali Darehchi of Iran in the semifinals of the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship in
Tehran, Iran.
• Pakistan’s Ahsan Ramzan emerged champion after recording an authoritative 5-2 win.
First Olympic Esports Week kicks off in Singapore
• The first-ever Olympic Esports Week kicked off in Singapore.
• The International Olympic Committee officially recognised eSports as a sport in 2017 and has
been in discussions with industry players about inclusion on the most prestigious stage.
• ESports will be a medal sport for the first time at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Indian contingent passes 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Games
• The Indian contingent at the Special Olympics World Games 2023, passed the 50-medal mark in
Berlin.
• India has so far won 55 medals (15 gold, 27 silver, 13 bronze) spread across five different sports -
athletics, cycling, swimming, powerlifting, and roller skating.
MP crowned champions of the 13th Ind Junior Men National Championship
• Hockey Madhya Pradesh won the 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023
after defeating Hockey Chandigarh in the final at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
• Meanwhile, Hockey Haryana defeated the Hockey Association of Odisha to
finish third in the competition.
Arunachal govt, Indian Army inaugurate Tawang Marathon
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• Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu along with representatives of Indian Army launched the
inaugural edition of Tawang Marathon.
• The Tawang Marathon is a collaborative effort between the government of Arunachal Pradesh
and the Eastern Command of Indian Army, showcasing the spirit of unity and shared commitment
to promoting sports and healthy lifestyles.
Germany unveils teddy bear as the mascot for Euro 2024
• The mascot for 2024 European Championship in Germany will be a teddy bear.
• The large-headed mascot with big eyes has shorts — in contrast to the 2006 World Cup mascot,
a lion named “Goleo” that was widely ridiculed for not having pants.
• Germany will host the tournament from June 14-July 14, 2024.
Canada Para Badminton International 2023: Pramod Bhagat wins silver
• India's ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat won a silver medal in singles, a bronze medal in mixed doubles
and a bronze medal in Mixed Doubles with Sukant Kadam at the recently concluded Canada
Para-Badminton International 2023.
• The Padma Shri Awardee went down fighting to England's Daniel Bethell in the finals to secure a
silver medal.
Wyndham Clark Captures the U.S. Open
• Clark, with only one PGA Tour victory to his name, seemed to come out of nowhere to dominate
the field at Los Angeles Country Club.
• The payoff came Sunday evening, when Clark, 29, outlasted Rory McIlroy at the U.S. Open by one
stroke and lurched into the hallowed fraternity of major championship winners.
• Clark’s best finish in a major had been a tie for 75th at a P.G.A. Championship.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor sets new Asian shot put record
• India's top shot putter, Tajinderpal Singh Toor has set a new Asian shot put record at the Inter-
State Championships in Bhubaneswar
• The 28-year-old athlete, representing Punjab, shattered his own previous Asian record with a
massive throw of 21.77ms
• Toor surpassed his own record of 21.49ms, which he had set in 2021 in Patiala
• His outstanding performance also placed him in the ninth position
Bhavani Devi becomes 1st Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Champion
• C.A. Bhavani Devi created history by securing India’s first-ever medal — a bronze — at the Asian
fencing championships in Wuxi, China
• Bhavani lost to Uzbekistan’s Zaynab Dayibekova in a hard-fought semifinal 14-15 of the women’s
sabre event, but ensured India its maiden medal in the event.
• Bhavani said her dream to beat a few top-ranked players in the world.
SSCB crowned champions at Youth National Boxing Championships 2023
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• Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) won the team championship at the 6th Youth men's
National Boxing Championships in Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Haryana and Chandigarh claimed the second and third position respectively, with Haryana
winning 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals.
• SSCB boxers won 13 medals, including 9 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals, finishing at the top of
the table with 85 points.
62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships concludes
• The 62nd Inter-State Athletics Championships concluded on 19 June 2023 in Bhubaneswar.
• Shot putter Tajinder Singh Toor won the Best Athlete (Male) award while hurdler Jyothi Yaraji won
the Best Athlete (Female) award.
• Tamil Nadu won the Team Championship (Male) while Uttar Pradesh won the Team
Championship (Female).
• Tamil Nadu was also awarded the Overall Champion award for the competition.
Verstappen wins Canadian GP to claim Red Bull’s 100th victory
• Max Verstappen made it six victories from eight races in 2023 with a dominant display in
Canadian Grand Prix.
• Verstappen’s lights-to-flag triumph also gave Red Bull their 100th victory in the sport, 18 years on
from the team’s debut, while the Dutchman made more history by drawing level with the
legendary Ayrton Senna on 41 wins.
Abhishek Verma clinches individual gold in archery World Cup Stage 3
• Abhishek Verma added a gold medal to India’s tally by clinching the top prize in the men’s
compound individual final at the World Cup Stage 3.
• Abhishek, winner of the compound team gold and an individual silver at the 2014 Incheon Asian
Games, defeated James Lutz of USA 148-146.
• This is Abhishek’s third individual World Cup gold, and his first since the 2021 Paris leg.
Indian men's Football team won Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneshwar
• Indian men's senior football team clinched the Intercontinental Cup with a 2-0 victory over
Lebanon in the final at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
• This is India's second title in the tournament, following their win in the inaugural edition in 2018.
Korea won in 2019.
• Indian captain Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte netted the goal for India.
37th National Games’ mascot ‘Moga’ unveiled
• Chief Minister Pramod Sawant officially unveiled the eagerly-awaited mascot for the 37th
National Games, aptly named ‘Moga,’ during a ceremony held at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Stadium, Taleigao.
• As Moga, the bison mascot, becomes the symbol of the 37th National Games.
• Last time, National Games held in Goa was in the year 2008.
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Nations League 2022-23 final: Spain wins in shootout

• Goalkeeper Unai Simon saved two shots as Spain beat Croatia in a penalty shootout after their
tense Nations League final had finished 0-0.
• Spain’s other previous titles came in the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in
1964, 2008 and 2012.
• Midfielder Rodri was named the player of the Nations League tournament.
India's Rankireddy and Shetty triumph in Indonesia Open
• The Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a historic men's doubles title
at the Indonesia Open, becoming the first doubles pair from the country to claim a Super 1000
event.
• The Indians, who were also Asian champions, defeated the current world champions in 43 minutes.
• They thrashed Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yika of Malaysia in straight games 21-17, 21-18.
Egypt wins Squash World Cup title
• Egypt, the top seed, bagged the SDAT-WSF Squash World Cup at the Express Avenue Mall in
Chennai with a thumping 2-1 (4-1 on points) win over Malaysia, in the final.
• Egypt won the World Cup when it was last held here in 2011.
• Second-seeded India finished joint third with Japan after losing to Malaysia in the semifinal.
• It marked the first time that teams were fully gender-balanced.
Asia Cup 2023 to be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
• The dates of the Asia Cup are finally out. In a media release, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
announced that Asia Cup 2023 will be played from August 31 to September 17.
• The tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and
the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka
• The 2023 edition will feature two groups, with two teams from each group.
Gurpreet Singh wins 25m standard pistol gold
• Gurpreet Singh wins 25m standard pistol gold at Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial.
• Gurpreet Singh shot 578 to clinch the men’s 25-metre standard pistol gold in the 21st Kumar
Surendra Singh pistol championship at the Madhya Pradesh Academy, Bhopal.
• Gurpreet had won the gold with a record score of 581 in the last edition.
• Omkar Singh won the silver with 571, ahead of Udit Joshi (567).
India win 7 medals in U-17 Asian Wrestling Championships
• India wrapped up their campaign in the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championships with 1 gold, 3 silver,
and 3 bronze medals on the final day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
• Ankush won India's only gold medal of the day in the freestyle 55kg weight category
• Dhanraj Bharat Shirke lost to Iran's Ahora Farhad Khateri.
• Rupesh bagged the other silver after losing to Iran's Sam Reza Sayar in 48kg final.
India gets its first "Taekwondo Premier League"
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• The grand unveiling ceremony of the trophies & the merchandise took place at TRUE TRAMM
TRUNK Rooftop which was curated by Blanckanvas Media Pvt Ltd.
• "Taekwondo Premier League" is a professional platform for all budding and professional sports
personnel to kickstart their careers in the sport.
• The platform is expanding its approach to a wider scale inviting participants from all over India.
Indian Aditi Gopichand breaks U-18 compound world record in Medellin
• Indian Aditi Gopichand made history by breaking the under-18 world record in the women's
compound qualification round during the ongoing Archery World Cup stage three in Medellin,
Colombia.
• The 16-year-old Aditi scored a total of 711 out of 720 points and topped the 72-arrow qualification.
• Another India, Jyothi Surekha Vennam finished second in the qualifiers with a total of 708 points.
Tamil Nadu Sports Minister inaugurates Squash World Cup in Chennai
• Tamil Nadu Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated
the Squash World Cup in Chennai.
• The Squash World Cup is being held from June 13 to June 17, at Express Avenue, Royapetta in
Chennai.
• Eight countries are participating in the championship including India, China, Japan, Malaysia and
Australia, South Africa, Egypt.
Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win maiden FIFA U-20 World Cup title
• Luciano Rodríguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range giving
Uruguay a much-deserved victory after an entire match of dominance against Italy.
• Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win its first Under-20 World Cup title.
• FIFA decided to hand the organization over to Argentina one month before kickoff.
• Uruguay lost the final of the tournament in 1997 and 2013.
Former Alfa Romeo F1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi wins Le Mans race
• In a racing event called, '24 Hours of Le Mans', Ferrari emerged victorious as driver Antonio
Giovinazzi along with teammates Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado secured the win for
their team.
• The 24 Hours of Le Mans is an endurance-focused sports car race held annually near the town of
Le Mans, France.
• It is widely considered one of the world's most prestigious races.
First Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav concludes in Bhubaneswar
• Curtains came down on the first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav with Odisha emerging as the overall
champions in both the men's and women's categories.
• The grand sporting extravaganza was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Culture, the Government
of India, and the Odisha Government in collaboration with KIIT University.
• The 1st edition attracted the participation of 5,000 tribal athletes.
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Andy Murray beats Jurij Rodionov to win Surbiton Trophy

• Tennis player Andy Murray clinched his second ATP Challenger Tour title of the season, Surbiton
Trophy on 12 June 2023.
• He becomes the oldest grass-court champion at an ATP Challenger Tour event.
• He beat Austrian Jurij Rodionov 6-3, 6-2 in the final.
• It was his first singles title on grass since winning Wimbledon in 2016.
India’s Murali Sreeshankar logs 8.09m to finish third in long jump
• India’s Murali Sreeshankar registered an impressive 8.09m attempt to finish third in the men’s long
jump event at the Paris Diamond League 2023 in France
• Murali Sreeshankar logged his best jump of the night with his third attempt.
• Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece, won the Paris Diamond League with an 8.13m jump.
Nick Taylor Becomes First Canadian Champion Since 1954
• Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national Open, holing a 72-foot eagle
putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open
• The last player from Canada to win the Canadian Open was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in
Vancouver. Fletcher was born in England; Carl Keffer had been the only Canadian-born
champion, winning in 1909 and 1914
FIH Pro League 2023: India beat Argentina 2-1 in final match
• In Hockey, India beat Argentina 2-1 in its final FIH Pro League 2022-23 match in Eindhoven, the
Netherlands
• Akashdeep Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored goals for India while Lucas Toscani netted the only
goal for Argentina.
• With this victory, India consolidated their position atop the FIH Pro League standings with 30
points from 16 matches.
Odisha wins big at 10th senior and 7th junior national Rugby 7s
• Odisha beat Maharashtra in the finals of the 10th senior national Rugby 7s Championship by a
huge margin of 31-7 at the Balewadi Stadium
• This event acts as a platform for players to showcase their talent as they look for a spot in the
Indian team, informed Indian Rugby Football Union
• In the senior's event, Odisha was hard to catch up with, even though Maharashtra showed a
spirited effort.
India beats Korea 2-1 to win maiden Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup
• The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team won the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023, defeating
Korea in a final match with a score of 2-1.
• Hockey India announced a cash prize of ₹ 2 Lakh for each player and INR 1 Lakh each for the
support staff.
• Indian captain Preeti was named Player-of-the-Match.
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• Annu and Neelam scored for India, while Park Seo Yeon was the lone goal scorer for Korea.
Iga Swiatek wins third French Open title, fourth Grand Slam title
• Iga Swiatek won her fourth Grand Slam title by defeating Karolina Muchova in the French Open
2023 final.
• Swiatek has lost only two out of 26 Grand Slam matches since April 2022.
• She is the youngest woman to win consecutive trophies at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in
1990-92.
• She also joined Seles and Naomi Osaka as the only women to win each of their first four major
finals.
Novak Djokovic wins record 23rd men's singles grand slam title
• Novak Djokovic won his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating
Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5.
• With this victory, Djokovic has become the first male player to win three or more titles in each of
the four major tournaments.
• This win also places Djokovic halfway towards a calendar Grand Slam, a feat that hasn't been
accomplished since Rod Laver in 1969.
Australia Crowned with ICC World Test Championship 2023
• Australia won the World Test Championship with a 209-run victory over India in the WTC 2023
Final at The Oval, England.
• Australia became the 1st men's team in world cricket to win an ICC world title in all three formats.
• The WTC Final was played between the top two teams in the ICC Test rankings, India and
Australia.
• The WTC was introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2019.
Miyu Kato strikes back with mixed doubles title at French Open
• Kato, a 28-year-old player from Japan, and her women’s doubles partner were defaulted during
their third-round match last week after Kato accidentally hit a ball girl in the neck after a point.
• Playing with Tim Puetz of Germany, the pair defeated 2019 U.S. Open singles champion Bianca
Andreescu of Canada and Michael Venus of New Zealand 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
West Ham wins Europa Conference final beating Fiorentina 2-1
• West Ham overcame an almost 60-year wait for a European trophy when Jarrod Bowen’s late-
game goal secured a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.
• The win secured West Ham’s first piece of silverware since the 1980 FA Cup and their first
European trophy in 58 years.
• Moyes became the first Scottish coach to win a UEFA competition since 2008
Jyothi Yarraji wins silver in 100m Hurdles

• Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji clinched the silver medal in the 100m Hurdles event at the Jyvaskyla
Motonet GP.
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• Fellow compatriot Amlan Borgohain collected the bronze medal in the 100m event with a timing
of 10.49s.
• Next up for Jyothi and Amlan is the National Inter-State Championships
• This tournament will also serve as the selection trial for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou,
China.
India finish on top of medal tally at Suhl World Cup
• India topped the chart with 15 podium finishes, including six gold, six silver, and three bronze
medals.
• In a commendable achievement, India has now finished on top of all the ISSF Junior World Cups
and World Championships held since 2019.
• The gold medallists in this edition for India included Sainyam in the women's 10m air pistol, and
Dhanush Srikanth in the men's 10m air rifle.
198 athletes sends off for Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023
• Union Minister Anurag Thakur has sent off an Indian contingent of 198 athletes to the Special
Olympics World Summer Games 2023
• The Indian contingent of 198 athletes to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 is to
be held in Berlin this month
• He also expressed confidence that the country will have the best-ever performance in the Asian
Games to be held in China this year.
Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club crowned as Canadian champions
• The Vancouver Whitecaps football team defeated CF Montreal 2-1 at BC Place Stadium.
• The Vancouver Whitecaps secured their second Voyageurs Cup.
• Voyageurs Cup is the domestic trophy for professional soccer in Canada, awarded to the best
men's and women's clubs in the country.
• For the first time in club history, the Whitecaps have captured back-to-back Voyageurs Cups.
Sunil Kumar Wins Decathlon Gold At Asian U-20 Athletics Championship
• Sunil Kumar won the decathlon gold medal with his personal best performance in the Asian U-20
Athletics Championship in Yecheon
• He won the 10-event competition with a personal best tally of 7003 points on the penultimate day
of the competition.
• His previous best of 6855 points was achieved during the Federation Cup Junior National
Championships in April.
Rugby India kicks off its 8th Junior and 10th Senior championship
• The 8th Junior and 10th Senior Rugby National Championships are all set to kick off with 27 state
athletes vying for the top spots in the junior and senior categories.
• It will start with the junior girls and senior women's categories with the juniors playing on June 5
and 6 and the seniors playing on June 9 and 10 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Stadium, Balewadi, Pune.
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Dhanush Srikanth wins India's third gold
• Dhanush Srikanth secured the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF Junior World
Cup held in Suhl, Germany.
• Additionally, India clinched a bronze medal in the skeet mixed team competition.
• Harmehar Lally and Sanjana Sood emerged victorious in a shoot-off against their Swedish
counterparts, David Jonsson and Felicia Ros, securing the bronze for their country.
Siddharth Choudhary Wins Gold at Asian U-20 Athletics Championship
• Shot putter Siddharth Choudhary wins India’s third gold in the Asian U-20 Athletics
Championship.
• He achieved his best throw of 19.52m in his third attempt to better his earlier personal best of
19.11m at the junior level.
• Javelin thrower Shivam Lohakare, men’s 3000m steeplechaser Sharuk Khan, and long jumper
Susmita won a silver medal each on the second day of competitions.
Indian sprinter Amlan Borgohain bags two gold medals in Belgium
• Amlan Borgohain bagged two gold medals, one each in the men's 100 and 200-meter races at
the Flanders Cup 2023 in Merksem, Belgium.
• Borgohain clocked 10.70 seconds to emerge as the fastest man of the meet. He holds the 100-
meter national record of 10.25 seconds.
• Sapna Kumari finished behind Belgium's Amber Vanden Bosch in the women's 100m hurdles
Viktor Hovland wins Memorial Tournament
• It was Viktor Hovland's fourth official PGA Tour win, though he has two others, both at Tiger
Woods' event, the Hero World Challenge in 2021 and 2022.
• It was also Hovland's first win in the mainland United States.
• Korean star Si Woo Kim came up short in his bid for a second PGA TOUR win of the season as he
settled for a solo fourth.
Abhinav Shaw, Gautami Bhanot win Gold medal in ISSF Junior World Cup
• Indian shooters Abhinav Shaw and Gautami Bhanot have given India their second gold at the
ISSF World Cup Junior in 10 meter Air Rifle Mixed Team event in Suhl, Germany.
• The Indian team of Shaw and Bhanot registered a 17-7 win over the French pairing of Oceanne
Mueller and Romain Aufrere
• The Indian pair had qualified second to the French pair but turned the tables on them in the final.
Sainyam gives India golden start at ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup
• Chandigarh youngster Sainyam ensured India had a golden start to the International Shooting
Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Junior in Suhl, Germany.
• Sainyam shot 238 in the final to leave Korean Kim Minseo behind in second place
• India has entered a 56-strong squad in the competition which has attracted 511 athletes from 46
countries
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South Korea's An Se-young wins Thailand Open final

• An Se-young won the women's singles final at the Thailand Open 2023, defeating He Bingjiao.
• An Se-young won her 15th title on the world tour.
• Kunlavut Vitidsarn won the men's final at the Thailand Open, defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu.
• Vitidsarn became only the fourth Thai man to win the tournament.
• Vitidsarn won Thailand's first gold medal of the day.
Indian men's team beat Belgium 5-1 in FIH Pro League
• India won against Great Britain in the FIH Pro League in London with a 4-2 victory in a penalty
shootout at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London.
• It is India's first win under new coach Craig Fulton.
• William Ghislain scored the lone goal for Belgium in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.
• India sits second with 24 points after 11 games while Britain has 26 from 10.
Manisha wins Gold, Reetika clinches Silver at Bishkek Ranking Series
• Manisha won India's first gold medal in the women's 65 kg category at the Ranking Series in
Kyrgyzstan.
• Reetika won silver in the women's 72kg event and Sarita Mor won bronze in the women's 59kg.
• Manjeet won bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling on 4 May 2023.
• Sarita Mor won bronze after outlasting Kazakhstan's Diana Kayumova 11-0 due to technical
superiority.
J-K: Tazeem Fayaz clinches silver medal in Judo Championship
• Tazeem Fayaz, a young Judo player from Srinagar made the city proud by securing a remarkable
silver medal in the india-inter-university-judo-championship" All India Inter-University Judo
Championship.
• Judo, known for its intense competition and rigorous training
Ben Duckett breaks Sir Don Bradman's 93-year-old record at Lords
• English batter Ben Duckett surpassed Sir Don Bradman's record of scoring the fastest 150 runs at
Lords against Ireland.
• He also registered another milestone in his name as he became the first batter since 1924 to score
100 runs before lunch in a Lord's Test.
• He brought up a second Test ton, and first at home.
FC Goa appoint Manolo Marquez as club's new head coach
• FC Goa has appointed former Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez as the club's new
boss.
• Marquez who led Hyderabad FC to the Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2021-22 will arrive in Goa
hoping to restore the club back among the elites in Indian football.
Women's Kabaddi League will be organised in Dubai
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• One of the most anticipated Kabaddi events in the world, the Women's Kabaddi League (WKL),
will be organized this year in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• This is India's first women's Kabaddi League, which will begin on June 16.
• All the matches will be held at the 'Shabab Al-Ahli' sports club in Dubai, known worldwide for its
excellent sports facilities.
Manjeet wins bronze in UWW ranking series wrestling in Kyrgyzstan
• Manjeet, a 55kg Greco-Roman wrestler, won a bronze medal at the Bishkek Ranking Series 2023
in Kyrgyzstan on 1 May 2023.
• Manjeet defeated Yersin Abyir of Kazakhstan 14-9 in the bronze-medal match.
• The Bishkek Ranking Series, set to be held between June 1-4, is the third of the four ranking series
of the year.
India wins Junior Asia Cup 2023 title, beats Pakistan 2-1
• The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team won the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Pakistan
2-1 in Salalah, Oman.
• With this victory, India has won the maximum number of titles at the Men's Junior Asia Cup,
having previously won in 2004, 2008, and 2015.
• Pakistan won the tournament three times in 1988, 1992, and 1996.
• Hockey India announced a cash award of INR 2.00 Lakh each for players.
Real Madrid becomes most valuable football club
• Real Madrid football club is listed as the world's most valuable football club of the world, bouncing
ahead of English club Manchester United, according to Forbes.
• The Spanish club, Real Madrid, tops the list for the second year in a row with a value of USD 6.07
billion.
• The club last held the top spot in 2019.
• Fourth in the list is Liverpool with a value of USD 5.29 billion.
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The annual Machail Mata Yatra begins in Jammu and Kashmir
• The Machail Mata Yatra began with a ceremonial "Pratham Pooja" at the temple in Kishtwar
district, Jammu and Kashmir.
• The temple is devoted to goddess Durga, also known as 'Kaali' or 'Chandi.'
• Machail Mata Mandir is a revered Hindu temple located in Machail Village, Paddar, Kishtwar.
• The Machail Yatra pilgrimage is the second-largest pilgrimage in the Jammu region.
Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar begins from July 25
• In J&K, the highly anticipated 43-day-long annual Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar district will be
celebrated.
• It will conclude on the 5th of September 2023.
• The Yatra is the second most famous pilgrimage in the Jammu division, during which thousands
of devotees from across the country visit the scenic Paddar valley
• People pay obeisance at the holy shrine of goddess Durga in Machail village.
Harela festival 2023 begins in Uttarakhand
• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a program on water
conservation, organized on the occasion of the Harela festival 2023.
• The festival symbolizes happiness, prosperity, peace, environment, and nature conservation.
• Harela and Bhitauli Festivals are the prominent folk festivals of Uttarakhand, celebrated in the
Kumaon Region.
Foreign tourists allowed visit Hanle for Ladakh Nomadic Festival 2023
• To boost tourism in Ladakh, the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted permission to foreign tourists
to visit and stay at Hanle in the Changthang region for the upcoming Ladakh Nomadic Festival
• Prior to this foreigners are restricted in these areas
• The festival is being held to promote and preserve the Nomadic cultural heritage and the way of
life of the Changpa tribe of the Ladakh region
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Australian-Tamil lawyer Shankari Chandran has won literary award
• Australian-Tamil lawyer Shankari Chandran has won the $60,000 prestigious Miles Franklin
Literary Award for her novel, “Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens”.
• The award was announced at a ceremony at The Ovolo Hotel in Sydney.
• She grew up in suburban Canberra, in constant dialogue with herself about where she fitted in
and the terms under which acceptance was granted
Veteran journalist Prem Prakash receives Lifetime Achievement Award
• Veteran journalist and ANI founder Prem Prakash was honored with the Lifetime Achievement
Award in Delhi for his contributions to journalism.
• The ceremony was attended by Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat.
• The Global Education Mentor Awards program was organized at Ambedkar International Center
in Delhi.
• The award aims to foster collaboration and partnership among education stakeholders.
ICC announces Development Awards 2022
• International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Development Awards 2022 on 25 July.
• The awards honour world-leading initiatives and innovative programmes undertaken to develop
the game of cricket in emerging nations.
• Namibia won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year for their Mini-Cricket Programme.
• Nigeria won the 100 per cent Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year.
President Droupadi Murmu presents National Geoscience Awards-2022
• President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards-2022 at a ceremony in
New Delhi.
• The Award is instituted by the Ministry of Mines with the aim to honor individuals and teams for
achievements and contributions in various fields of geosciences.
• Twenty-two geoscientists, including two women, were awarded.
Geneva School of Diplomacy grants honorary Doctorate to Shashi Tharoor
• The Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations held its graduation ceremony on July
23, 2023.
• Dr Shashi Tharoor was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations degree.
• The event was attended by distinguished guests, including esteemed Ambassadors and senior
diplomats.
• He is the Chairman of the Parliament's Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.
IIT-Madras professor honoured with International Eni Award
• T. Pradeep of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has been selected for the
International Eni Award.
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• Instituted by the Italian energy company Eni, the award recognizes his work on sustainable and
affordable nanoscale material for removing toxic contaminants from water.
• Some Nobel laureates and Bharat Ratna award-winner C. N. R. Rao previously won the award.
Coal Ministry bags “Best Engagement” award for procurement through GeM
• Coal Ministry awarded the “Best Engagement” Award for Procurement through GeM Portal on 20
July 2023.
• Coal India Limited (CIL) was awarded "Rising Star" and NLC India Limited was awarded in the
"Timely Payments" category.
• Actual procurement facilitated through GeM for the year 2023 stands at Rs. 3,909 crore.
• The Ministry has surpassed the 2022 year's target of Rs. 4,000 crore.
Malaysia honours Islamic scholar Kanthapuram with Hijra Award
• Malaysia honored the General Secretary of All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama and the current
Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram Aboobakkar Musliar with its highest civilian honor, the
prestigious Hijra Award.
• Sheikh Abubakr, also known as Kanthapuram Aboobakkar Musliar received this award on the
basis of his invaluable contributions to promoting the message of love in Islam within India
Best Web Series Award introduced at IFFI-Goa
• Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the “Best Web Series Award” at
the International Film Festival of India-Goa would be presented beginning this year.
• Beginning this year at the 54th International Film Festival of India, the award will be presented
annually
• The Minister said the award aimed to incentivize and create investment opportunities in India’s
OTT sector
5 Indian students make it to Global Student Prize 2023 shortlist
• Five students studying in India have made it to the top 50 shortlist for the USD 100,000 Chegg.org
Global Student Prize 2023, selected from 3,851 applications from across 122 countries.
• The annual award goes to one exceptional student who has made a real impact on learning, the
lives of their peers, and on society beyond.
President of India presents Bhoomi Samman 2023
• The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the “Bhoomi Samman” 2023 at a function
organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi.
• The awards were received by State Secretaries and District Collectors along with their teams who
have excelled in achieving saturation of the core components of Digital India Land Records
Modernization Programme.
Dr Bera receives Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award
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• Dr Ami Bera, an Indian-American physician-turned politician has received the Champion of

Healthcare Innovation Award for his contributions to making high-quality care affordable and
accessible in the US.
• Bera, 58, the longest-serving Indian-American serving in the US Congress, was among those
facilitated during the council's Innovation Expo held here last week.
DBS named world's best bank for corporate responsibility by Euromoney
• DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, has been named the World's Best Bank for
Corporate Responsibility in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
• DBS was also recognized as Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management for a second consecutive
year.
• The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as one of the most esteemed
accolades in the global banking industry
PM Narendra Modi conferred with France's highest award
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest
honour in France, from French President Emmanuel Macron.
• Modi arrived in Paris for a two-day visit and is attending the French National Day celebrations as
the Guest of Honour.
• Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in France and announced an agreement for the use of UPI
in France.
Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission bags SKOCH Award
• The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission has bagged the SKOCH Award under the
theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category
• it has been awarded for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups
in the Union Territory.
• The SKOCH award marks a significant milestone for JKRLM, being the first award received since
the inception of the scheme.
AFI adjudged Asia’s best athletics federation
• The Athletics Federation of India has been adjudged as the best member federation in Asia by
the Asian Athletics Association.
• Olympian Adille Sumariwalla, the AFI president, received the award at the 50th anniversary
celebrations of the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok.
India tops the medal tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad
• India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 held in Al
Ain, UAE.
• For the first time, India has turned in an all-gold performance and topped the medals tally in IBO.
• The students this year were:
o Dhruv Advani
o Ishan Pednekar
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o Rohit Panda
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PM Narendra Modi to be awarded prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be awarded the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award this year.
• An official announcement in this regard was made by the President of Tilak Smarak Trust Dr.
Dipak Tilak and Rohit Tilak at a press conference in Pune.
NLC India Ltd bags GeM Award in "Timely Payments (CPSEs)"
• NLC India Limited, a navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, bagged GeM award in the
category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023 for its outstanding contribution in
improving the reliability of e-market practices in line with the vision of GeM
• NLCIL registered and on-boarded in GeM portal in the year 2017
• Government e-Marketplace GeM is a dedicated e-Market service platform
King Charles give environmental award to Indian conservationists
• King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Indian
conservationists at a ceremony in London.
• Filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves received the Tara Award for her work on the Oscar-winning
documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'.
• Elephant Family is an international NGO dedicated to protecting the Asian elephant from
extinction in the wild.
Shekhar Kapur wins Best Director award at British National Awards
• Shekhar Kapur received an award for his film 'What's Love Got To Do With It' at the British
National Awards.
• The film won 4 awards at the British National Awards, including Best Director and Best British
Film.
• Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Imran Khan, wrote the screenplay for the film.
• The film premiered at the Toronto film festival in 2022 and received two standing ovations.
Michael Rosen wins 2023 year’s PEN Pinter Prize
• Michael Rosen has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize 2023 for his work in poetry and
literature for children.
• Rosen is known for making poetry accessible to children through his work and performances, and
his themes are often social, political, and ethical.
• Rosen's most well-known works include "We're Going on a Bear Hunt," "You Can't Catch Me," and
"Sad Book."
Boxing champion Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards
• Mary Kom was awarded the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards.
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• Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to cinema
across both nations.
• The Nehru Centre in London won the UK-India Award for Significant Contribution to UK-India
Relations.
• The awards were organized by India Global Forum (IGF) as part of UK-India Week.
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RBI sets targets for lenders on CBDC, unclaimed deposits
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has assigned business targets to banks for promoting initiatives
like the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the recovery of unclaimed deposits.
• RBI has given a target to generate one million daily digital currency transactions by December
2023.
• RBI has also announced the setting up of a centralized portal to locate unclaimed deposits in
multiple banks.
HDFC Bank Surpasses SBI in CRISIL’s Corporate Banking Ranking for 2023
• In 2023, HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, achieved a significant milestone by overtaking
the State Bank of India (SBI) to secure the top spot in CRISIL’s Large Corporate Banking.
• The report by Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL, highlights the changing dynamics in
India’s corporate banking landscape.
• The banking industry experienced an overall 16% growth in revenue pools.
Razorpay launches MoneySaver Export Account for Indian customers
• Razorpay has launched a smart account, MoneySaver Export Account, for Indian exporters to
receive payments locally via bank transfers on the Razorpay platform.
• The account allows exporters to receive international bank transfers from 160 countries, and it is
free from any hidden charges.
• The account can be opened and accessed via the Razorpay dashboard without any additional
paperwork.
LIC introduces new term assurance plan “Jeevan Kiran”
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) introduced a new term assurance plan "Jeevan Kiran".
• LIC Jeevan Kiran is an individual, savings, and life Insurance plan.
• It offers life cover with the return of premium and has a minimum sum assured of ₹15 lakh.
• The policy term varies from 10 years to 40 years.
• Premium payment can be made by way of a single premium or by way of a regular premium.
Sebi rolls out framework for corporate debt market development fund
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has created a framework for the Corporate
Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) to develop the corporate debt market.
• Mutual funds will have to contribute 25 basis points (bps) of the specified debt asset under
management to the fund.
• The CDMDF will purchase corporate bonds from fund houses in distress to help them meet
redemption requests.
ADB, India sign $200 million loan for expanding urban services in RJ
• The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $200 million loan as
additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project
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• It will help in its commitment to reducing basic infrastructure gaps in its secondary towns by
expanding water supply and sanitation services and improving livability in selected urban local
bodies.
ADB, India sign USD 295 million loan pact for Bihar
• Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the central government on Thursday signed an agreement
for a USD 295 million loan to upgrade around 265-kilometer state highways with climate and
disaster-resilient design and road safety elements in Bihar.
• The project supports the Bihar government program to upgrade all state highways to standard
two-lane widths and improve road safety
Federal Bank launches NR savings accounts for NRI women
• Federal Bank, on the occasion of the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, has announced the
launch of an exclusive NR savings account scheme, specifically curated for NRI women.
• This scheme, named NRE Eve+, is designed to cater to the unique financial needs of NRI women,
offering a range of benefits tailored to enhance the financial journey of NRI women.
HDFC Bank launches co-branded credit card with Swiggy
• HDFC Bank and Swiggy have launched a co-branded credit card.
• The Swiggy HDFC Bank credit card is the first ever from Swiggy.
• The card will be hosted on Mastercard's payment network.
• The card offers 10% cashback on Swiggy spends and 5% cashback on shopping across various
platforms.
• As a welcome benefit, cardholders will enjoy a complimentary 3-month Swiggy One membership.
Visa joins hands with Adani Group to target customer base of 40cr
• Visa has entered into new co-brand credit-card agreements with the Adani Group, a major Indian
conglomerate.
• Additionally, Visa has formed collaborations with Breeze Aviation Group and Allegiant Travel Co.
• In the same period, Visa experienced a stronger-than-expected growth in card spending, with
robust consumer demand for travel and dining out.
Reserve Bank of India sets restrictions on national co-operative bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed limitations on The National Cooperative Bank, one
of Bengaluru's oldest institutions, due to its deteriorating financial status.
• The bank can now only pay depositors ₹50,000 across all accounts.
• As a result, the bank is not permitted to make new loans or accept new deposits without prior
approval from the RBI.
Govt approves 8.15% interest rate on Employees Provident Fund deposits
• Union govt has notified an interest rate of 8.15% on deposits under the Employees' Provident Fund
scheme for 2022-23.
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• The EPFO has directed its field offices to credit the interest into the accounts of over 6 crore active
members as of March 2023.
• Employers are now required to credit an additional amount of 0.05% to all subscribers due to the
new, increased EPFO rate of 8.15% for 2022-23.
ADB retains India's growth forecast at 6.4 percent for current fiscal
• The Asian Development Bank retained India's economic growth forecast at 6.4 percent for the
current financial year
• The ADB said robust domestic demand will continue to support the region's recovery.
• In an update to its Asian Development Outlook, the ADB said inflation is expected to continue to
fall, approaching pre-pandemic levels as fuel and food prices decline.
Simplifai launches world-first generative AI tool for insurance
• Simplifai, an AI automation solutions provider, launches Simplifai InsuranceGPT – a world-first
custom-built GPT tool, fuelled by the company's revolutionary no-code AI-powered platform.
• The first custom-built AI GPT tool for insurers offers ChatGPT-like enhanced decision-making for
automated claims management while maintaining privacy and data security.
RBI cancels registration of four non-banking finance companies (NBFC)
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has canceled the registration of four non-banking finance
companies (NBFC).
• 2 NBFCs from Telangana, 1 from Kerala, and 1 from Uttar Pradesh have lost their certification of
registration.
• Nanma Chits & Financiers Ltd, Kailash Auto Finance Ltd, Chidrupi Financial Services Ltd, &
Goldline Financial Services Ltd are the NBFCs whose registration has been canceled.
Google Pay launches UPI Lite to boost small value transactions
• Google Pay has added support for UPI Lite payment that enables small payments without using
a pin.
• UPI Lite technology ensures faster payments during peak hours.
• Google Pay allows users to create a UPI Lite wallet within the same app and load up to Rs 2,000.
• UPI Lite payment was first announced by RBI in Sept 2022 and is compatible with over 15 major
public sector and private banks.
Bank of Israel joins the International Committee on Credit Reporting
• The Bank of Israel joined the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR) on 13 July 2023.
• In November 2022, the Bank of Israel was approved as a member of the ICCR by a unanimous
vote.
• The World Bank took internal steps to approve the Bank of Israel's membership following the
ICCR's spring session in June 2023.
• The ICCR includes representatives of central banks around the world.
Bank of India inaugurates IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City
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• Bank of India, inaugurated its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in the International Financial Services
Centre at GIFT SEZ area in Gandhinagar.
• Bank of India looks at achieving $1 billion in business by March 2024
• The bank’s overseas branches contribute around 15% mix business to its Global Deposits and 16%
to its Global Advances.
• Bank of India has a presence in 15 foreign countries.
Max Life, DCB Bank join hands to offer insurance products
• Max Life Insurance has partnered with DCB Bank to provide a variety of life insurance products
to the latter’s customers.
• Term, savings, and retirement plans will be offered under this partnership.
• DCB Bank is a private sector bank.
• It has 427 branches across India.
India’s retail inflation surges to 4.81% in June
• India’s retail inflation surged to 4.81 percent in June after hitting a 25-month low of 4.25 percent
in May on an annual basis.
• The consumer-price index (CPI) based inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s
(RBI) tolerance band of 2-6 percent for the fourth consecutive month.
• Rural inflation stood at 4.72 percent while urban inflation stood at 4.96 percent.
Razorpay launches first international payment gateway in Malaysia
• Razorpay has launched its first international payment gateway services in Malaysia with Curlec,
a startup it acquired earlier.
• The new payment gateway aims to serve over 5,000 businesses with a target of Malaysian Ringgit
worth 10 billion in annualized Gross Transaction Value (GTV) by 2025.
• Digital trade in Malaysia contributes to 22.6% of its GDP and is expected to rise to 25.5% by 2025.
IDFC FIRST Bank, Club Vistara and Mastercard Launch New Credit Card
• IDFC FIRST Bank announced its collaboration with Club Vistara and Mastercard to launch a travel
credit card.
• It will be Designed to provide exciting travel and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders, the new
card will combine seamless banking services with numerous travel benefits.
• The collaboration between the three companies highlights a shared commitment.
RBI holds 33rd conference of state Finance Secretaries
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organized 33rd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries was
held in Mumbai on July 6, 2023.
• The conference focused on the theme of ‘Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective.’
• Finance Secretaries from 23 states, one Union Territory, and the Comptroller and Auditor General
of India attended the conference.
LIC pares stake in Exide Industries to 3.51%
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• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has pared its stake in Exide Industries to 3.51% by
divesting more than 1.70 crore shares in about 30 months.
• Exide Industries shares closed flat at ₹247.75 apiece on the BSE. According to the shareholding
pattern in the company, up to the quarter ended March 2023, LIC’s holding was 4.29%.
SEBI amends rules for issuers of debt securities
• SEBI has notified rules for introducing the concept of general information and key information
document to avoid multiple filings of documents by issuers of debt securities.
• The move will promote ease of doing business for issuers.
• A General Information Document will contain the information and disclosures specified in the
common schedule.
Piramal Finance launches five all-women branches

• Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited has launched five all-women branches as part of its
commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
• These branches, named 'Maitreyi,' are part of the company's efforts to foster gender equality.
• The five branches are located in Ajmer Road (Rajasthan), Chattarpur (New Delhi), Mohali (Punjab),
Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Tripunithura (Kerala).
Bank Of India Starts Offering Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme
• Bank of India rolled out the MSSCS.
• With this, the public sector lender has become the first bank to offer this scheme at all its
branches.
• The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance had issued an e-gazette notification
regarding the scheme.
• The e-gazette permitted all public sector banks and eligible private sector banks to operationalize
the MSSCS
States' debt cost continues to rise, nears 7.5%
• States continue to pay higher interest rates to investors for their debt, with the latest weighted
average cost rising to 7.46% at Tuesday's auctions wherein nine states raised ₹16,200 crore.
• Accordingly, the spread between the 10-year SGS and 10-year government of India security yield
eased mildly to 32 bps from 34 bps last week.
Bandhan Mutual Fund launches Bandhan Financial Services fund
• Bandhan Mutual Fund launched an open-ended equity scheme, Bandhan Financial Services
Fund.
• This new scheme offers investors the opportunity to benefit from the multi-year growth
opportunities in the financial services sector.
• This new fund will open on July 10 for subscription and will close on July 24, 2023.
• The Bandhan Financial Services Fund will use a 3-factor model for stock selection.
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IDFC First Bank to merge with IDFC Ltd

• The Boards of IDFC First Bank Ltd and IDFC Limited approved their merger with each other.
• The share exchange ratio for the amalgamation of IDFC Limited with IDFC First Bank shall be 155
equity shares of face value of Rs 10 of IDFC First Bank for every 100 equity shares of face value
of Rs 10 of IDFC Limited.
• This comes days after HDFC Ltd merged with HDFC Bank in a $40-billion deal.
Indian Bank Collaborates with NESL for Project Wave
• Indian Bank has launched new services under its digital transformation initiative, Project WAVE.
• The bank has partnered with National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL) to introduce an
electronic bank guarantee (e-BG) service.
• It has also launched a facility for pre-approved business loans through a digital process.
• The process of digitization under Project WAVE was launched in Jan 2022.
SBI offers cardless cash withdrawal through ATMs via YONO app
• State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new feature on its YONO app that allows customers to
withdraw cash from ATMs without a debit card.
• The feature is called "Cardless Cash Withdrawal"
• it uses the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to generate a QR code that can be scanned by the
ATM to dispense cash.
• To use the feature, customers need to have the latest version of the YONO app.
RBI grants non-banking institution licence to Mahalaxmi Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank, Dharwad to function
only as a non-banking institution, cancelling its banking license on 2 July.
• The cancellation of the license is effective from the close of business on June 27, 2023.
• In April 2023, the central bank cancelled the banking license of Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank
and allowed it to operate only as NBFC.
Deepak Parekh steps down as HDFC chairman after 46 years
• Deepak Parekh on 30 June 2023, announced his decision to step down as HDFC chairperson after
serving as the chairman for 46 years.
• He left his Manhattan Bank job in 1978 to join HDFC when he was 33 and built it India’s largest
private sector housing finance company.
• The reverse merger of parent HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank is expected to be effective from July 1.
SBI's chief financial officer Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra resigns
• State Bank of India (SBI) announced on June 30, that its chief financial officer, Charanjit Surinder
Singh Attra has resigned.
• SBI also appointed four director on the bank's central board for a period of three years.
• Ketan Shivji Vikamsey and Mrugank Madhukar Paranjape, have been re-elected.
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• The other two directors who have appointed are Rajesh Kumar Dubey and Dharmendra Singh
Shekhawat.
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Union Minister Amit Shah unveils book 'Memories Never Die'
• Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the book 'Memories Never Die,' a tribute to the life and legacy
of the late former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during his two-day visit to the Ramanathapuram
district of Tamil Nadu, .
• The book was co-authored by Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and scientist Dr. Y. S. Rajan.
Former V-P Venkaiah Naidu releases book "As the wheel turns"
• Former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on 20 July 2023, released a book named " As
the wheel turns " in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
• The book is authored by Rayala Corporation CEO Ranjit Pratap.
• The book chronicles Ranjit Pratap's triumphs and challenges in the corporate world.
• Rayala Corporation was founded in 1948 as an automotive spare parts and office equipment
product company.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu releases a book titled 'Raag Prakash'
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on 19 July 2023, released a book
titled ' Raag Prakash ', written by Dr Om Prakash Kaul.
• The book is a collection of a particular set of 'Ragas'.
• Dr Kaul is working as an Assistant Professor of Music (Vocal) at the government college Sanjauli.
• He is a well-known face in the field of Gazal (vocal).
All To Play For: The Advance of Rishi Sunak has been released
• It is the story of a clever and hard-working son of immigrant parents who marries an heiress, a
polished southerner who wins over the voters of North Yorkshire; a fiscal conservative who
becomes the biggest-spending Chancellor in history; and a fastidious political operator tasked
with reuniting the Conservative Party and repairing an economy in flux.
• It is authored by Michael Ashcroft
'A Fool's Journey' book by Sarika Bhardwaj
• "A Fool's Journey" is a captivating non-fiction work that delves into the depths of self-discovery
and the quest for purpose in life written by Sarika Bhardwaj.
• A Fool's Journey, is published by NotionPress and Orient Digital Media.
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India’s per capita income to jump 70% by 2030: Standard Chartered Bank
• The per capita income of India is likely to grow around 70% by 2030 and is expected to reach
$4,000 from current levels of $2,450, according to a research report by Standard Chartered Bank.
• The growth in income will help India become a middle-income economy with a GDP of $6 trillion.
• Household consumption is projected to reach $3.4 trillion by fiscal 2030.
India's GDP to reach $6 trillion by 2030: Standard Chartered Research
• Standard Chartered’s India research team has projected a transformative growth trajectory for
India’s economy, expecting it to reach $6 trillion by 2030.
• Household consumption expenditure may be similar to India's current GDP levels by 2030.
• Demand for consumer durables will increase especially amid a push for digitisation by 2030.
M&M buys 3.5% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 crore
• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has acquired a 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 417 crore
• According to current regulations of the Reserve Bank of India, industrial houses can hold up to
10% stake in banks, but cannot be their promoters. The RBI also does not allow a banking license
to an industrial house.
• The Mahindra Group may apply for a dispensation from the RBI
Adani Transmission renames itself as Adani Energy Solutions
• Adani Transmission Ltd has renamed itself to Adani Energy Solutions Limited with immediate
effect.
• Adani Energy Solutions, erstwhile Adani Transmission, is the country’s largest private transmission
company, with a presence across 14 states.
IMF raises India’s 2023 GDP growth forecast to 6.1%
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 25 July 2023, revised India’s GDP growth forecast to
6.1% for 2023.
• However, the IMF kept the growth forecast for 2024 at 6.3%.
• Earlier in June 2023, Fitch Ratings raised its FY24 (2023-24) growth forecast for the Indian
economy to 6.3%.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also projected FY24 Indian economic growth at 6.5%.
India's overall oilmeal exports rise 19% in June quarter
• India’s overall oil meal exports rose 19 per cent on a yearly basis during the first quarter of the
financial year 2023-24
• Soybean meal, rapeseed meal, rice bran extractions, and castor seed meal were the major exports
during the April-June quarter.
• India is the world's second-largest consumer of vegetable oil.
• South Korea, Thailand, Bangladesh, & Taiwan are key oil meal buyers from India.
Adani Group commissions India’s first transnational power project
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• Gautam Adani met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina for full load commencement and handover of
1,600 MW ultra supercritical Godda power plant.
• Adani Power set up the thermal power plant in Jharkhand's Godda to supply power to Bangladesh
Power Development Board (BPDB).
• The Godda Plant became fully operational in June.
• The plant was commissioned in a record time of three-and-a-half years.
India’s overall exports in June 2023 estimated at US$ 60.09 Billion
• Trade deficit improved by 28.26% during April to June 2023 to US$ 22.59 Bn from US$ 31.49 Bn in
April to June 2022
• Merchandise Trade Deficit also improves by 7.9% at 57.6 Bn April-June 2023 as compared to
USD 62.6 Bn in April-June 2022
• Electronic Goods export witnessed an impressive growth of 45.4 % and 47.1% in June 2023 and
April-June 2023 respectively over corresponding period last year
LTIMindtree Enters the NIFTY 50 Index
• National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) has included LTIMindtree a global technology
consulting and digital solutions company, in its coveted NIFTY 50 index.
• LTIMindtree was formed after the merger of L&T Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree
• It commenced trading on the Indian stock market under its new name in December 2022.
50th GST Council meeting imposes 28% tax on online gaming firms
• The 50th GST Council has concluded in New Delhi on 11 July 2023.
• A 28% GST rate has been levied on gaming, horse racing, and casinos which affects online gaming
companies.
• Pharma products like cancer drug Dinutuximab and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)
are exempted from GST.
• GST exempted on satellite launch services supplied by ISRO to encourage start ups.
SEBI allows PE funds to become mutual fund sponsors
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed private equity (PE) funds to become
sponsors of mutual funds.
• SEBI allowed asset management companies to become self-sponsored in case the existing
sponsors want to disassociate themselves from the business.
• The PE companies should have a minimum of 5yrs experience and have managed committed &
drawn-down capital of over ₹5,000 crore.
GST collection grows 12% to over ₹1.61 lakh crore in June 2023
• India's GST collection crossed ₹ 1.6 lakh crore mark in June 2023.
• This is the fourth time since the inception of GST that the gross collection has crossed the ₹ 1.6
lakh crore mark.
• The collection has breached the ₹ 1.5 lakh crore for the seventh time.
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• The central goods and services tax (CGST) collection is ₹ 31,013 crore while state goods and
services tax (SGST) is ₹ 38,292 crore.
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INS Visakhapatnam reaches Muscat to enhance India-Oman ties
• The Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam arrived in Oman to enhance maritime partnership between
both countries.
• INS Visakhapatnam is part of the Western Naval Command Fleet.
• It is the lead ship of the P15B class, which was commissioned in 2021.
• Diplomatic relations between India and Oman were established in 1955.
• The relationship was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2008.
Spacetech startup Pixxel to make satellites for Indian Air Force
• Tech startup Pixxel has been awarded a significant grant from iDEX (Innovations For Defence
Excellence).
• The grant will enable Pixxel to develop small, multi-purpose satellites for the Indian Air Force.
• The iDEX initiative is a strategic plan by the Ministry of Defence aimed at stimulating
technological evolution in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Soldiers of India, Mongolia participate in Exercise Nomadic
• Soldiers of the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces are participating in the ongoing
Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2023 in Mongolia.
• The exercise, which began on July 17, is being conducted at Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar.
• The exercise Nomadic Elephant -23 is due to end on July 31.
• The exercise is the 15th edition of the annual training event between India and Mongolia.
India developing 400 km class Long-RangeSurface-to-Air Missile
• India is indigenously developing a three-layered long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM)
defense system which would be able to strike down enemy aircraft and missiles at around 400
Km ranges.
• The proposal for developing a three-layered long-range surface-to-air missile system is at an
advanced stage in the Defence Ministry and is expected to be taken up for clearance soon.
Air Force Day Parade And Flypast to Be Held at Prayagraj
• The Indian Air Force will be celebrating its 91st anniversary on 08 October 2023
• Keeping with the new tradition of hosting the Air Force Day celebrations in different parts of the
country, this year's Air Force Day parade and Air Display will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
• The Air Force Day Celebrations will actually commence at Bhojtal Lake at Bhopal Madhya
Pradesh on 30 September 2023
The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ” launches for school students
• The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ” under
the aegis of the G20 Secretariat and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association in New Delhi.
• The quiz has been conceptualized for class 9 to 12 students under which the National Round is
expected to see the participation of over 10,000 schools from all parts of the nation.
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Indian, Indonesian naval ships to conduct MPX joint exercise

• Two Indian naval ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, arrived in Jakarta to participate in a
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Indonesian Navy.
• The aim of the exercise is to strengthen mutual cooperation and understanding between the two
navies.
• INS Sahyadri is a stealth frigate, and INS Kolkata is a stealth destroyer, both built at Mazagon
Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai.
Indian Army Launches All India Tri Services Motorcycle Rally
• To commemorate 24 years of victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999 and to highlight the
indomitable spirit of women, Indian Army launched a Tri-Services ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Women
Motorcycle Rally’ from National War Memorial, Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras (Ladakh).
• The all-women Motorcycle Rally was Flagged Off by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj
Pande.
Four militants killed in nightlong Under Operation Trinetra II
• Four militants have been killed in an ongoing anti-militancy operation in Jammu & Kashmir’s
Poonch district (Surankote area), the Army.
• The operation, which is jointly carried out by the Army and the J&K Police, was launched.
• The operation, named Operation Trinetra-II, is still ongoing in the areas around Sindarah and
Maidana villages in Surankote, Poonch.
India-Mongolia to commence joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant'
• India-Mongolia to commence joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant' 2023 on 17 July 2023.
• The exercise is the 15th edition of the annual training event between India and Mongolia.
• The exercise will focus on counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain under a United
Nations mandate.
• The exercise will be held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 17-31.
INS SUNAYNA PARTICIPATES IN CMF EX 'OP SOUTHERN READINESS - 2023'
• INS Sunayna was at Seychelles from 10-12 Jul 23 to participate in Op Southern Readiness 2023
conducted by Combined Maritime Forces(CMF).
• The visit was aimed at strengthening multilateral ties and enhancing cooperation through CMF
exercise which is a multinational initiative aimed at enhancing maritime security, countering
piracy to ensure safety and freedom of navigation in the region.
Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals for buying 26 Rafale
• The Defence Acquisition Council has approved proposals for buying 26 Rafale fighter aircraft for
the Indian Navy.
• Official sources said the council also cleared a proposal for buying three additional Scorpene
class submarines for the Indian Navy
US, India conduct 'Operation Broader Sword' to stop drug trafficking
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• India and US conducted a multi-agency operation 'Operation Broader Sword' to prevent illicit
pharmaceuticals, devices, or precursor chemicals from being shipped to the US.
• Operation Broader Sword is a bilateral multi-agency enforcement operation targeting illicit drug
trafficking.
• The operation stopped more than 500 shipments of illicit prescription drugs from reaching
American consumers.
Anil Chauhan inaugurates LRMR Hangar & Dispersal at Naval Air Station
• The Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Anil Chauhan inaugurated LRMR Hangar & Dispersal at
Naval Air Station, INS Utkrosh in Port Blair.
• The twin hangar spread over 6000 sq. mt. can accommodate a combination of P8I aircraft with
Dronier & Advanced Light Helicopters.
• He praises the efforts of tri-service personnel to work in synergy for keeping the islands safe
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launches a single window NCC Cadets
• In a major step towards promoting digitisation and in sync with Digital India mission, Raksha
Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched an NCC Integrated Software in New Delhi
• The NCC Integrated Software, developed in partnership with Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space
Applications and Geo Informatics (BISAG), is a single window interactive software for Cadets,
designed on the ‘Entry to Exit Model’
The 7th Edition of SALVEX was Coducted at Kochi
• The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
exercise, SALVEX was conducted from at Kochi
• IN and USN have been participating in joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005.
• The exercise saw participation from both the navies which included the ships – INS Nireekshak
and USNS Salvor in addition to Specialist Diving and EOD teams.
Navy launches outreach programme in Ladakh
• The Indian Navy said it has embarked on a multi-dimensional outreach program in Ladakh,
especially to ensure greater participation of the youth.
• As part of the program, Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar will host various outreach activities in
Leh
• The outreach program comes in the Union Territory amid the lingering border row between Indian
and Chinese troops
Japan, India Maritime Exercise- JIMEX23 commences in Visakhapatnam
• The bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) has commenced in Visakhapatnam.
• The exercise aims to strengthen mutual cooperation and commitment toward maritime security
in the region.
• JIMEX 23 marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012.
• The exercise will be conducted over six days in two phases - a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase.
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Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 celebrates first anniversary at INS Dega
• Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 (INAS 324) at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam celebrated its maiden
anniversary
• Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 is equipped with indigenous ALH Mk III helicopters
• The crew upholds their motto "Nidruvith Dhrud Veeryvath" - "Faithful, Tenacious, Fearless"
India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ Participate in CSC
• Scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius embarked onboard India's research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’
to participate in a joint ocean expedition
• The cruise is conducted by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services under the
Ministry of Earth Sciences
• It is an outcome of the maiden Colombo Security Conclave Oceanographers and Hydrographers
conference held in Goa and Hyderabad in 2022
Defence ministry inks a ₹2725 cr deal with MDL for INS Shankush
• The defense ministry inked a Rs 2,725 crore contract with the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
(MDL) for the refit of submarine INS Shankush.
• Shankush is a Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) class submarine.
• The submarine post medium refit with life certification (MRLC) will be delivered in 2026.
• After MRLC, INS Shankush will be combat-ready and will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy.
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PM Modi releases 1st installment of Rs. 630 crore under PM SHRI Scheme
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the first installment of 630 crore rupees under the
PM ScHools For Rising India- PM SHRI Scheme for 6,207 schools.
• He also released the education and skill curriculum books translated into 12 Indian
languages. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the two-day Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha
Samagam at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi,
1309 Railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is Covered
• The Railways will take up the upgradation and modernization of one thousand three hundred
nine Railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the scheme has
recently been launched for the development of Railway stations in the country.
Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils UDAN 5.2
• Jyotiraditya Scindia said the aviation sector has seen exponential growth in the last few years
with the fleet size expanding from 400 aircraft in 2013 to 700 now and this number is likely to rise
up to 1,500 in five years
• UDAN 5.2 program and the HeliSewa app were launched by the minister in Madhya Pradesh while
inaugurating the 5th Heli Summit 2023 and three Flight Training Organizations
Various Initiatives for Sahkar Se Samriddhi Scheme announced
• In order to realize the vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi”, strengthening the cooperative movement
in the country, deepening its reach to the grassroots, and enhancing its performance, various
initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of Cooperation
• Model Bye-Laws for PACS making them multipurpose, multidimensional, and transparent entities,
Strengthening of PACS through Computerization, etc.
Government extends Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for two years
• The government has extended the unemployment scheme, the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana,
under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation for a period of two years up to June 30, 2024.
• It has been decided to extend the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for the period 01.07.2022 to
30.06.2024 with the relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced rate of relief
Arvind Kejriwal govt announces to provide free sugar to over 2.80 lakh
• The distribution of sugar to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries will be made available
free of cost.
• The Delhi Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal to provide one
kg of free sugar to over 2.80 lakh underprivileged families in the national capital till December
2023.
• The move aims to alleviate the hardships faced by underprivileged families.
First ever Credit Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector launched
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• Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fishries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
is implementing the Credit Guarantee Scheme under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure
Development Fund (AHIDF).
• It will strengthen the credit delivery system and facilitate the smooth flow of credit to the (MSMEs)
engaged in the Livestock sector without hassles of collateral security.
Govt launches 'Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojan' to empower the Elderly
• Union govt has launched 'Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)' for empowering marginalized
sections of society.
• The AVYAY is a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering senior citizens in India.
• The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing various programs &
schemes for senior citizens, including the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrc).
Women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
• The Centre is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts at the village level as
an alternate dispute resolution forum for issues like domestic violence, property rights, and
countering the patriarchal system.
• The scheme would be launched on a pilot basis in 50 villages each in Assam and J&K
• It would be extended to the rest of the country over the next six months.
Govt to soon share infrastructure data from Gati Shakti portal
• The government is working out a mechanism to share data with industry and potential investors
about multi-modal connectivity as well as other physical and social infrastructure captured on
the PM Gati Shakti platform.
• These include 20 road stretches prone to landslides and 11 sinking zones.
• All ministries are working out what data can be shared.
Govt asks committee to identify orphaned for Mission Vatsalya
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development has asked the Child Welfare and Protection
Committee to identify the children who may be in need of help and support in difficult
circumstances.
• Ministry officials said that the Committee has been asked to identify the children who are eligible
for support in difficult circumstances under Mission Vatsalya
Cabinet clears Data Protection Bill
• The Union Cabinet cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill.
• The clearance paves the way for the Bill to be introduced in Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon
Session, scheduled to begin on July 20.
• The data protection legislation specifies norms on management of personal data of Indian
residents and requires explicit consent from people whose data is collected and used.
Govt launches Rs. 5000 crore scheme to enhance fire services in states
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• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a scheme for the expansion and modernization
of fire services in the states.
• The scheme is aimed at strengthening fire services in the states with a total outlay of Rs. 5,000
crore.
• The concerned State Governments shall have to contribute 25% of the total cost of such
projects/proposals from their budgetary resources.
Delhi LG distributes Honey Bee-Boxes and Toolkits under 'GVY'
• The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, distributed Honey Bee-Boxes and
Toolkits to 130 beneficiaries.
• The program was organized under the 'Gramodyog Vikas Yojna' of Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
• He highlighted the success of the Honey Mission initiated by the KVIC in 2017
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World Hepatitis Day: 28 July
• World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an
inflammation of the liver that causes severe pain.
• The 63rd World Health Assembly in May 2010 declared July 28 to celebrate the day in honour of
Nobel Laureate Baruch Samuel Blumberg, discoverer of the hepatitis B virus.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “One Life, One Liver,”.
• World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 to create awareness about the importance
of protecting the environment.
• The Day aims to highlight the significance of biodiversity preservation, and environmental
balance for the benefit of present and future generations.
• The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People
and Planet”
Kargil Vijay Diwas: 26 July
• Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July every year to honour the sacrifices of all 527 soldiers
who were martyred in the war against Pakistan in 1999.
• It is named after the success of Operation Vijay.
• The Kargil war ended on 26 July after 60 days of fighting.
• To celebrate the 24th anniversary, an all-women motorbike expedition has been organised from
Delhi to Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
Nirmala Sitharaman presides over the 164th Income Tax Day celebrations
• The 164th anniversary of Income Tax Day was observed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT) and all its field offices across India on 24 July 2023.
• Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the event.
• As part of the celebrations, several taxpayers from diverse economic and industrial fields were
invited as first-hand witnesses in the tax procedures.
• National Broadcasting Day is observed on July 23 every year in India.
• The day marks the start of organised radio broadcasts in the country by All India Radio.
• On July 23, 1927, the India Broadcasting Company came into existence and became the first radio
company in India.
• The famous Akashvani tune was composed by Indian Jewish refugee Walter Kauffman in 1930.
• Every year July 24 is observed as National Thermal Engineers Day to celebrate the contribution
of thermal engineers.
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• National Thermal Engineer Day was established in 2014 by thermal engineers at Advanced
Thermal Solutions, Inc (ATS).
• Thermal management is essential to ensure the efficient operation of electronic components and
prevent overheating.
National Mango Day: 22 July
• The National Day of the Mango is celebrated every year on July 22.
• The National Horticulture Board of India came up with the idea for the International Mango
Festival in 1987 as a way to honour the adored mango.
• The term "mango" comes from the Malayan word "manna," and the fruit's seeds spread from Asia
to many other regions of the world.
Pi Approximation Day: 22 July
• Pi Approximation Day is observed on 22 July every year because of the value of Pi which is 22/7.
• Whereas Pi Day is celebrated on 14 March which is similar to the approximate value of 3.14 and
also coincides with Albert Einstein’s birthday.
• Pi is a mathematical constant, used in calculations of Mathematics.
• The symbol of Pi was designed back in 1706 by mathematician Leonhard Euler.
International Chess Day: 20 July
• International Chess Day is celebrated annually on 20 July, the day the International Chess
Federation (FIDE) was founded in 1924.
• The day was proposed by UNESCO, and it has been celebrated as such since 1966 after it was
established by FIDE.
• The 2023 year's theme of International Chess Day focuses on making the game universal and
more accessible to everyone.
International Nelson Mandela Day: 18 July
• International Nelson Mandela Day is observed on 18 July every year.
• The day celebrates Mandela's life and legacy in a sustainable way that will bring about the
needful changes.
• The day was officially declared by the United Nations in Nov 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day
held on 18 July 2010.
• The theme for the year 2023 is "The Legacy Lives on Through You: Climate, Food, and Solidarity."
All-India Institute of Ayurveda organises seminar on Sushruta Jayanti
• The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is organizing a three-day seminar from July 13-15, 2023.
• The seminar is being held on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti, which is celebrated every year on
July 15 to honor the father of surgery.
• Live surgical demonstrations were performed during the seminar on July 13 and 14, including
laparoscopic surgery and general surgical procedures.
Malala Day: 12 July
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• Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12 to celebrate the birthday of activist Malala
Yousafzai.
• The Day was designated by the United Nations in 2013, marking one year since Malala was
attacked by the Taliban.
• In 2013, TIME Magazine recognized her as one of the world’s most influential people.
• She was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
World Population Day: 11 July
• World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise
awareness of global population issues.
• The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development
Programme in 1989.
• The theme for the 2023 day is "Unleashing the Power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of
women & girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."
National Fish Farmers Day Meet - 2023 celebrated at Mahabalipuram
• The Exhibition on Fisheries Startups was inaugurated at Mahabalipuram on 10 July 2023, by Union
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala.
• The exhibition displayed the achievements of the Department of Fisheries and the inauguration
of 176 fisheries projects worth Rs. 138.13 Cr.
• The Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge was launched by the Department of Fisheries.
World Zoonosis Day: 6 July
• World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 6th to honor the achievements of Louis Pasteur,
a renowned French biologist.
• On this day in 1885, Pasteur administered the inaugural rabies vaccine.
• Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals or insects to humans.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses, Stop the Spread”.
President attends 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju
• The President of India, Droupadi Murmu addressed the 125th Birth Anniversary ceremony of Alluri
Sitarama Raju at Hyderabad on 4 July 2023.
• Alluri Sitarama Raju was a revolutionary freedom fighter who fought against British rule in India.
• He led the Rampa Rebellion against the British colonial government in the early 1920s.
International Plastic Bag Free Day: 3 July
• International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on July 3 every year.
• The day aims to create a collective consciousness to take steps toward reducing reliance on
plastic bags.
• In 2008, Zero Waste Europe launched a campaign against single-use plastic bags on which was
on 3 July.
• In 2015, the European Union also passed certain directives to reduce the usage of single-use
plastic bags.
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Guru Purnima: 3 July 2023

• Guru Purnima is celebrated on the Full moon day of Ashadha.
• It falls generally in the month of July or August.
• It is celebrated as a festival in Nepal, India and Bhutan by the Hindus, Jains & Buddhists.
• In Buddhism, the day honours Lord Buddha who gave His first sermon on this day at Sarnath,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
• This was the day when Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa – author of the Mahabharata.
• National CA Day is celebrated on July 1 every year.
• The day is dedicated to commemorating the establishment of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949 by an Act of Parliament in India.
• ICAI on 30 June unveiled a new logo with the tagline: ‘75 Years of Trust’.
• The ICAI serves as the licensing and regulatory authority for financial auditing in India.
National Doctor's Day: 1 July
• National Doctors Day is celebrated on July 1 every year to commemorate the birth and death
anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
• He was one of India's most renowned physicians and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
• Roy was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
• The theme for the 2023 year is "Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands."
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Niger's Army General Declares Himself Leader After Announcing Coup
• Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the Presidential Guard appeared on state television saying he
was the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland.
• The general presented the coup as a response to the degradation of the security situation.
• A statement followed by the putschists on TV warned of the consequences that will flow from any
foreign military intervention.
Bhutan announces successful elimination of rubella
• Bhutan has successfully eliminated rubella, a highly contagious disease that can cause severe
complications for pregnant women and irreversible birth defects in newborns.
• The World Health Organization recognized Bhutan's efforts to tackle rubella.
• Bhutan's targeted vaccination campaigns and awareness programs have reached even the most
remote and isolated communities.
Japan's population fell by more than 8,00,000 in 2022
• Japan's population has fallen by over 800,000 in the last year, marking the 14th consecutive year
of contraction.
• The number of Japanese residents shrank by over 800,000, while the number of foreign residents
rose by over 10%.
• Japan has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, with nearly one in 1,500 people
reaching age 100 or older in 2020.
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka
• French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from
Papua New Guinea
• Macron will meet Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit.
• It is going to be the first visit by a French President to Sri Lanka, also his visit will mark the first
trip of a French President to countries of Pacific island nations.
Powerful Typhoon Heads for China After Grazing the Philippines
• Typhoon Doksuri, packing winds equivalent to those of a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to hit
China.
• It also threatens Taiwan.
• The storm hovered near a group of small islands north of Luzon, the largest and most populous
island in the Philippines, the national meteorological service said in a bulletin.
• It was expected to pass near Taiwan before making landfall in China.
Gold Coast Films successfully executes first-ever SCY Awards in SL
• Gold Coast Films, India's leading content marketing agency, in association with Cinnamon Hotels
and Sri Lankan Airlines, has successfully executed the first-ever season of Social Creator Of The
Year Awards in Sri Lanka.
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• This event, which aims to celebrate and honor social creators, marked a significant milestone as
the first creator's award held at an international destination, Sri Lanka.
World's biggest permafrost crater in Russia’s Far East thaws as planet
• Stunning drone footage has revealed details of the Batagaika crater, a one-kilometer-long gash
in Russia's Far East that forms the world's biggest permafrost crater.
• Scientists say Russia is warming at least 2.5 times faster than the rest of the world
• The "gateway to the underworld," as some locals in Russia's Sakha Republic also call it, has a
scientific name: a mega-slump.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 commenced officially
• Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise with the US, Exercise Talisman Sabre, officially
commenced, with an opening ceremony on-board HMAS Canberra.
• it is the largest Exercise Talisman Sabre in terms of its geographical area and the number of
participating partners.
• In two weeks, 13 nations will participate in high-end multi-domain warfighting across sea, land,
air, cyber, and space.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes first woman to lead US Navy
• Admiral Lisa Franchetti has become the first woman in history to serve as the Chief of Naval
Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
• Franchetti, who is currently serving as the vice chief of naval operations, was commissioned in
1985 and has served as the commander of US Naval Forces Korea
• She is the second woman ever to achieve the rank of four-star admiral in the US Navy
FAO launches action plan for to tackle Global Agri Challenges
• The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an Action Plan
designed to support the implementation of its ambitious Strategy on Climate Change 2022-2031.
• The Strategy envisions sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.
• The Action Plan is based on three pillars: advocacy, policy support, and scaling-up of climate
action.
Lisa Franchetti become 1st woman to be top Navy officer in US history
• President Joe Biden has chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti to be the Navy's top officer, making her
the first woman to hold this position in the US Navy's history and the first woman in the joint chiefs
of Staff.
• She has commanded two carrier strike groups and assumed the role of Vice CNO in September
2022.
• Vice Adm. James Kilby was nominated for the next Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Ethiopia allows social media access after five months
• Ethiopia has allowed people to access Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube after five
months.
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• The blackout was imposed on 9 February this year after tensions between the Ethiopian Orthodox
Church and the government.
• Only those with access to virtual private network (VPN) software could get on to the social media
platforms, something that cost them additional data.
UK rolls out first passports in name of King Charles III
• For the first time in 70 years, British passports bearing the title of “His Majesty” will start being
issued this week in the name of King Charles III.
• UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman unveiled the new design update evening which changes
the passport salutation from “Her Majesty” following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September
last year.
Australia's Victoria state withdraws as host of the 2026 Commonwealth
• Victoria state in Australia has withdrawn from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to a
significant increase in projected costs.
• The 2026 Games had been scheduled for March 17-29 in the regional centers of Geelong, Bendigo,
Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton.
• The most recent edition held in Australia was on the Gold Coast, Queensland state, in 2018.
South Korea to hold international defence exhibition in October 2023
• South Korea will host the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) on 17
October to showcase advanced military hardware and technologies.
• The exhibition will involve 550 companies from 35 countries, making it the largest-ever edition of
the event.
• The organizers will hold various aircraft demonstrations and exhibit advanced military assets and
equipments.
UN Security Council to hold first talks on AI risks on 18 July 2023
• The United Nations Security Council will discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New York on 18 July
2023.
• The UK is the rotating president of the UN Security Council for July and wants to encourage a
multilateral approach to managing AI.
• The AI meeting will be chaired by James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth
and Development Affairs.
Google honours Indo-American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birthday
• Google Doodle honors Indian American artist Zarina Hashmi on her 86th birthday.
• Hashmi's artwork employed abstract and geometric forms to evoke a spiritual experience in
viewers.
• She was born in Aligarh, India, and experienced the tragedy of the partition of India.
• Hashmi's artwork has been included in permanent collections at the San Francisco Museum and
the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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UAE and India Strengthen Energy Partnership and Commitment to Climate

• UAE and India Strengthen Energy Partnership and Commitment to Climate
• Recognizing the urgent need for climate action, the leaders of both nations have pledged to
intensify cooperation to accelerate the energy transition and effectively implement the Paris
Agreement.
• They also expressed their intention to collaborate closely within the framework of COP, the IRENA,
and ISA.
Indian team secures 2 Gold medals at 64th Intl. Mathematical Olympiad
• The 6-member Indian team secured two Gold medals at the 64th International Mathematical
Olympiad (IMO) 2023 held at Chiba, Japan.
• The Indian team also managed to get two Silver and two Bronze medals and finished 9th out of
112 countries.
• This is the fourth time India secured a position in the top 10.
Sex education to be compulsory in schools in Republic of Ireland
• Lessons in relationships and sex education (RSE) are to be compulsory for 15 to 18 year olds at
schools in the Republic of Ireland.
• The move is planned as part of changes to the social, personal and health education (SPHE) for
senior pupils.
• Adults will be taught nurturing, respectful, caring, and healthy relationships under sexuality and
relationship lessons.
Hague Human Rights Film Festival highlights persecution of women
• Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), an NGO held the second edition of its Human Rights Film
Festival in The Hague with a focus on women's rights
• The second annual Global Human Rights Defence’s Human Rights Film Festival also presented
the sufferings of Tajik, Yazidi, Ahmadi, Pakistani, and Uyghur, including that in China and Pakistan
Elon Musk launches artificial intelligence firm xAI
• Elon Musk announced the formation of his new AI firm, xAI, on 12 July 2023.
• The company will work closely with Twitter, Tesla, and other companies to make progress toward
its mission.
• The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe.
• Musk thinks AI could cause "civilization destruction" and joined other tech leaders in calling for a
pause in an "out of control" AI race.
UAE 1st Arab country to be granted observer status In laundering group
• UAE is participating with observer status in the plenary of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money
Laundering, taking place this week in Vancouver, Canada
• The UAE is the first Arab country to be granted observer status at the APG
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• Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State to the UAE Cabinet, welcomed the decision of the
Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering Pleanry to grant observer status to the UAE
Japan offers medical scholarships to Bhutan
• Japan has offered medical scholarships for Bhutanese students,
• This will provide them with the opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming medical
professionals.
• The Royal Civil Service Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with the
esteemed International Japan’s University of Health Welfare, marking a milestone for Bhutan’s
education and healthcare sectors.
UN introduces 51 robots at AI summit to advance SDG goals
• United Nations introduces 51 robots at Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit to advance Sustainable
Development Goals.
• The AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on July 6-7, 2023, aims at accelerating the world's
achievement of the 2030 targets of the United Nations.
• The summit gathered around 3,000 experts to harness the power of AI to solve the world's most
pressing problems.
Transgender woman is crowned Miss Netherlands for the first time
• Rikkie Valerie Kollé is the first transgender woman to win Miss Universe Netherlands.
• She succeeded Ona Moody and will represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe 2023.
• Nathalie Mogbelzada was named first runner-up while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs were
awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media.
• Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA was the chief guest of the event.
Latvia's Edgars Rinkevics sworn in as EU’s first openly gay president
• Edgar Rinkevics is Latvia's first openly gay head of state and the first openly gay president of a
European Union (EU) member state.
• Rinkevics has held the highest diplomatic position for Latvia since 2011 and has long supported
Ukraine against Russian aggression.
• Rinkevics was elected to the mostly ceremonial position of president in May after his predecessor
opted not to seek re-election.
SpaceX gets licenses in Mongolia to offer high-speed internet
• SpaceX has been granted two licenses by the Mongolian government to function as an internet
service provider utilizing low-orbit satellites.
• High-speed connectivity through Starlink will be accessible to numerous internet users in
Mongolia.
• Starlink has established a rapidly expanding network comprising over 3,500 satellites in low-Earth
orbit, enabling connectivity even in remote regions.
Google Doodle celebrates the Japanese star festival Tanabata
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• Google, on 7 July 2023, celebrated the Japanese festival Tanabata with a special doodle.
• Tanabata is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month every year.
• The festival is based on the ancient Chinese legend of two star-crossed lovers.
• The legend came to Japan in the 8th century BC and has been celebrated ever since.
U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons
• U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, closing a deadly chapter dating to World
War I.
• The U.S. faced a Sept. 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under the
international Chemical Weapons Convention, which took effect in 1997 and was joined by 193
countries.
• Chemical weapons were first used in modern warfare in World War I.
IMO sets 'by or around 2050' as net zero target
• The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agreed on a "flexible" net zero target of 2050 for
the global shipping industry.
• The target is "by or around" 2050 and includes a clause that it only applies if national
circumstances allow.
• The IMO also agreed to reduce emissions by at least 20% by 2030, and by at least 70% by 2040.
FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial
• Four multilateral agencies have launched a priority research agenda on June 28, 2023 to better
advocate for increased research and investment in antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• The organisations work specifically in the areas of human, animal, plant, and environmental
health.
• On similar lines, WHO also launched a global research agenda for AMR in human health on June
22, 2023.
U.N. Security Council to hold first-ever meeting on threats of AI
• The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
on July 18th.
• The meeting organized by the United Kingdom, will see global leaders discussing the potential
threats of artificial intelligence (AI).
• This was announced by the UK’s ambassador to the UN, Dame Barbara Woodward.
UAE Establishes new Ministry of Investment
• The UAE has announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Investment.
• The ministry will be responsible for developing the investment vision of the country and enhancing
its competitiveness in the global market.
• The ministry will be headed by Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi.
• its responsibilities will include proposing investment policies, and preparing strategies and
legislation.
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France and UAE Collaborate to Accelerate Shift towards Clean Energy

• France and the United Arab Emirates have joined forces to expedite the transition to clean energy
solutions.
• The French Trade Minister expressed his unwavering trust in the UAE's capabilities and its ability
to successfully host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) at Expo City Dubai in November.
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106 MoUs signed on the occasion of Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023
• The Ministry of Education and Skill Development signed 106 MoUs on the occasion of the Akhil
Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 and the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy.
• The MoUs encompass partnerships with both public and private entities to foster innovation, and
research in multiple domains.
• NCERT signed 20 MoUs under the aegis of eVidya initiative with several states
Goa Shipyard, BITS join hands to use AI in shipbuilding
• Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and BITS Goa have partnered to develop and implement AI technologies
in the shipbuilding and defence industry.
• The MoU aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize ship design processes, and strengthen
defence capabilities.
• The partnership is committed to fostering innovation and progress in the shipbuilding and
defence sector.
India signs MoU with Papua New Guinea on sharing INDIA STACK
• India and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Papua New
Guinea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sharing INDIA STACK.
• It was signed during the first Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit organised by the
Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on June 12-13, 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra.
India's Neonicz Software Solutions signs MoU with Liberia Tele Corp
• Neonicz Software Solutions Private Limited has partnered with Liberia Telecommunication
Corporation to strengthen technological advancement in Liberia.
• The partnership aims to strengthen the Liberian community through innovative technology
solutions.
• Neonicz Software Solutions is an innovative technology company based in India, serving clients
across the globe.
Union Bank partners with IBM to co-create Digital Business platform
• Union Bank of India has partnered with IBM India Private Limited to create a Digital Business
Platform.
• The platform aims to establish a Digital Bank with cutting-edge capabilities.
• Union Bank of India will embrace Open Banking capabilities, allowing seamless integration of
services across partnerships.
• The bank aims to create a future-ready banking ecosystem.
Assam ties-up with Jio Cinema to stream short film on Lachit Barphukan
• The Assam Government has partnered with Jio Cinema to stream a short film on Veer Lachit
Barphukan, one of the greatest military heroes of India.
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• The film was screened during the 400th Birthday Anniversary Celebration of Lachit Barphukan in
the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
• Lachit Barphukan was a famous General of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam.
India, Sri Lanka sign MoU on cooperation in field of renewable energy
• India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU on cooperation in renewable energy and another one for
economic development projects in the Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka.
• Both countries also issued a Joint Declaration of Intent in the field of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
& Network to Network Agreement between NPCI International Payments Limited and Lanka Pay
for UPI application acceptance in Sri Lanka.
PFC signs MoU worth ₹ 2.37 trillion in clean energy space
• Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on 21 July 2023, announced that it has entered into loan
agreements worth more than Rs 2.37 lakh crore with 20 companies.
• These MoUs were signed with solar, wind power, green hydrogen, battery storage, and electric
vehicle companies.
• Adani, Geenco, ReNew, Continuum, Avaada, and JBM Auto were some of the companies with
whom PFC signed the MoU.
Ministry of Culture, Indian Navy sign MoU to revive Tankai method
• The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy have collaborated through an MoU to revive and
preserve the ancient 2000-year-old shipbuilding technique known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding
method‘ or ‘Tankai method’.
• The Tankai method is an ancient shipbuilding technique which entails stitching wooden planks
together to build ships, eschewing the use of nails.
Argentina signs LoI with Hindustan Aeronautics
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Argentina’s Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Intent
(LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of Light and Medium Utility Helicopters for
Argentinian armed forces.
• The LoI was signed by Argentinian Defence Minister Jorge Taiana, HAL Chief Managing Director
(CMD) C B Ananthakrishnan.
Culture Ministry signs MoU with Canara Bank for to facilitate artists
• An MoU has been signed between the Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank to disburse financial
assistance to veteran artists.
• The scheme is open to artists aged 60 and above who have contributed to art and culture.
• The annual income of eligible beneficiaries must not exceed Rs 48000.
• The Bank will work out the quarterly requirement of funds and raise the demand with the Ministry.
India, Japan sign MOU to develop semiconductor ecosystem
• India and Japan signed an MoU on semiconductor development, focusing on design,
manufacturing, equipment research, and talent development.
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• The MoU includes five fronts, including semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment
research, talent development, and supply chain resilience.
• India has more than 50 designs, making it an attractive destination for semiconductor
manufacturing.
IIT Guwahati signs MoU with Indian Council of World Affairs
• The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati signed an MoU with the Indian Council of World
Affairs to build skills in international affairs and foreign policy.
• The collaboration aims to expand awareness and knowledge of international affairs and Indian
foreign policy.
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced this collaboration during his address at the 25th
Convocation of IIT Guwahati.
India, Argentina sign agreements to strengthen cooperation in defence
• India, and Argentina signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Specific Agreement on
Academic Cooperation for peacekeeping.
• Argentina invited Union defence minister Rajnath Singh to the Latin American Conference of
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations that will take place in Argentina on 12 September 2023.
• The officials also discussed issues related to the training of soldiers.
India, UAE sign MoUs for promoting use of local currencies
• The Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of UAE signed two MoUs to promote the use of
local currencies for cross-border transactions.
• The MoUs aim to establish a Local Currency Settlement System to promote the use of INR and
AED bilaterally.
• The LCSS would enable exporters and importers to invoice and pay in their respective domestic
currencies.
India, France signs MoU for construction of three Scorpene submarine
• India and France an MoU for the construction of three additional submarines under the P75
program.
• The Scorpene Submarines have advanced stealth features and are equipped with long-range
guided torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
• These submarines have a state-of-the-art SONAR suite and sensor suite permitting outstanding
operational capabilities.
Indian Army signs contract for procurement of Tactical Access Switch
• The Indian Army signed a contract for procurement of Tactical Access Switch with Tata Advanced
Systems Limited.
• The networking device would provide faster switching capability and strengthen the tactical
communication capability of the Indian Army.
• The Tata Rajak system can observe or detect humans from more than 15 kms, and vehicles from
more than 25 Kms.
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MoD & FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millets

• A MoU to promote the use of millet and healthy eating practices among the Armed Forces and
ensure the availability of safe & nutritious food was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri and
the Minister of Health & Family Welfare in New Delhi
• Both Ministers also unveiled a book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’ to promote the
consumption of Shree Anna (millets) and its health benefits
IFSCA inks MoU with IIML–EIC to boost FinTech support
• International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and IIML -EIC, have signed a MoU to
collaborate in supporting and facilitating FinTech entities.
• The MoU aims to put in place a framework for cooperation and understanding between IFSCA
and IIML-EIC.
• The MoU was signed at (Indian Institute of Management) Lucknow EIC, Noida campus in Uttar
Pradesh.
India, Maldives ink 9 agreements for various development projects
• India and Maldives signed various agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding at
Hyderabad House on 11 July 2023.
• Nine new MoUs were exchanged under Phase II of the High Impact Community Development
Projects Scheme.
• The MoU was signed to promote play and healthy competition in the community.
• Both countries also signed MoU on Upgrading School Computer Lab in Government schools.
IFSCA, Climate Policy Initiative sign pact on sustainable finance
• International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has signed an agreement with Climate
Policy Initiative to increase mobilization of sustainable capital flows into India.
• IFSCA has taken significant steps to accelerate global sustainable capital flows by creating a
conducive regulatory environment.
• Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) works to improve best practices around the world.
L&T signs pact with Spain firm Navantia to build Navy submarines
• LARSEN & TOUBRO said it has signed a Teaming Agreement with Spain-based Navantia to
participate in the Navy’s P75 (India) submarine project and will submit a techno-commercial bid
for it
• For its dwindling submarine fleet, the Navy is looking to procure six advanced diesel-electric
submarines under Project 75 (I)
• L&T and Navantia are also seeking cooperation in other military programs as well
National Water Mission inks pact with Indian Plumbing Association
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between BWUE, NWM, Ministry of Jal Shakti,
and Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) for a Water Positive India.
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• The MoU aims to increase water use efficiency by promoting rainwater harvesting structures, low
flow fixtures & sanitary ware, and water audit of built environments.
• Indian Plumbing Association is based in Okhla, New Delhi.
Flipkart partners with Axis Bank to facilitate personal loans
• Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank to offer personal loans to its customers in India.
• Personal loan service offers competitive loan options with amounts up to ₹ 5 lakhs and flexible
repayment cycles.
• The service is aimed at addressing customers' demands in today's financial environment and
leveraging digital lending.
India & Panama signs MoU on Electoral Cooperation
• The Election Commission of India and the Electoral Tribunal of Panama signed an MoU to
strengthen cooperation in election management and administration.
• The ECI delegation was led by the Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar.
• The MoU aims to establish an institutional framework for ongoing cooperation between the two
Election Management Bodies (EMBs).
India, Singapore sign MoU to co-operate on public administration
• India signed a protocol document with Singapore to extend the current MoU on cooperation in
personnel management and public administration until 2028.
• The MoU aims to strengthen the partnership between India and Singapore through various forms
of cooperation between both countries' public services.
• The areas covered under the activities of the MoU include administrative reforms and training.
Gujarat inks six MoUs for mangrove plantation under MISHTI scheme
• The Gujarat govt inked six MoUs with private industries for the mangrove plantation under the
MISTHI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) Scheme.
• The mangrove forest will be developed at a cost of Rs. 510 lakhs in the next five years.
• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched a mangrove plantation drive and urged multi-
stakeholders to participate in initiatives.
Union govt signs an MoU with Tanzania to set up IIT Madras campus
• S Jaishankar met with the President of Zanzibar Hussein Ali Mwinyi and witnessed the signing of
the agreement on setting up the IIT Madras campus in Zanzibar.
• The new IIT campus will be set up in Zanzibar under the name IIT Madras at Zanzibar.
• Zanzibar will be one of three campuses outside of India, with the others located in Abu Dhabi and
Kuala Lumpur.
DGCA signs MoU with EU Aviation Safety Agency for drone systems
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed an MoU with the European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and
Innovative Air Mobility.
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• The MoU will focus on collaboration on unmanned aircraft and innovative air mobility between
the two civil aviation authorities.
• DGCA is a statutory body to regulate civil aviation in India.
University of Jaffna & IIT Madras sign MoU
• To foster academic collaboration and promote research initiatives, the University of Jaffna and
the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have signed an MOU
• This initiative aims to enhance cross-cultural learning experiences and promote academic
diversity
• IIT Madras has generously offered its expertise to support the establishment of joint research
platforms in this domain
UAE's RAKEZ signs MoU with ICFA to foster trade and innovation
• Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) have
signed an MoU for the development of the food and agriculture sectors of the UAE and India.
• The MoU will facilitate promotional activities for trade, market access, and business matchmaking
between India and UAE.
• The collaboration promises to boost Indian presence and investment in the UAE.
MoU signed for Navy gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex
• A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, and
Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd. for the planning, and development of the National
Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat.
• The MoU was signed for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery
on the theme "Evolution of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard"
NADA India signs MoU with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Orgnisation
• NADA India signed an MoU with SARADO, comprising of Anti-Doping Organizations of
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, at the NADA India – SARADO Cooperation
Meet in New Delhi.
• The MoU aims to increase Regional Cooperation in anti-doping in sports.
• it was signed in the presence of Anurag Singh Thakur and Members of Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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Tiger Census in India
• The National Tiger Conservation Authority, with State Forest Departments, Wildlife Institute of
India, and partners, conducts a national "Status of Tigers, Co-predators, Prey and their Habitat"
evaluation using a methodology approved by the Tiger Task Force in 2005.
• Emphasis is placed on relocating villages from core tiger habitats and boosting protection via a
Special Tiger Protection Force.
Jammu to get fleet of 100 e-buses under Smart City Project Limited
• The winter capital of the Union Territory, Jammu is all set to get a fleet of 100 e-buses from the
month of August under Smart City Project Limited.
• The buses will be supplied by TATA Limited and are expected to make a major contribution to
cutting carbon emissions.
• The operation of these eco-friendly buses will commence after successful trials in August.
Indian Army dedicates Amrit Sarovar in Arunachal Pradesh
• The Indian Army, in collaboration with the District Administration, West Kameng District,
inaugurated the Amrit Sarovar at Tenga Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
• The Amrit Sarovar project, aligned with the guidelines of the Government of India, focuses on
rainwater harvesting and community empowerment.
• The project will play a role in ensuring water security for the region.
Kashmir’s first private museum shines rare ethnographic lens
• The late educationist Atiqa Bano collected over 7,000 artifacts over the course of her lifetime in
a unique initiative to be promoted by the district administration in the tourism circuit
• It was officially launched in Baramulla’s Sopore area in north Kashmir on July 21 and looks set to
be part of the tourism circuit and educational tours
• It is the outcome of the late Bano’s exemplary efforts
In a 1st vertical university campus to be set up in Mumbai and Thane
• The idea of a vertical university campus was conceived to deal with the issue of land scarcity,
which is common in major cities such as Mumbai and international metropolises like New York
City, Washington DC, and Tel Aviv, Israel
• The state has decided to approve setting up Vertical University Campus in Mumbai city and
Thane which would require much less land than traditional universities.
Govt drafts a National Strategy for Cruise Tourism development
• The Ministry of Tourism in India has drafted a National Strategy for Cruise Tourism to position
India as a preferred destination for cruise tourism globally.
• The strategy document for cruise tourism includes infrastructure & circuit enablement, market
development around cruise terminals.
• The cruise passenger traffic grew from 1.26 lakh in 2015-16 to 4.68 lakh in 2019-20.
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Amazon India announces to open first floating store in Dal lake

• Under ‘I Have Space’ delivery programme, Amazon India has announced to open its first ever
floating store in Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake in Srinagar.
• The store will be opened in a houseboat and will provide deliveries to its customers every day in
Srinagar.
• Launched in 2015, the ‘I Have Space’ programme has 28,000 neighbourhood and kirana partners
in about 420 cities in India.
India to home South Asia’s first-ever Center for Species Survival
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission has
partnered with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to set up the first-ever Center for Species Survival
in South Asia.
• The Center for Species Survival will be the 10th of its kind in the world and the first in South Asia.
• It will provide a platform for conservation practitioners to share best practices.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches ULLAS mobile app on 3rd anniversary of NEP
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the (Understanding Lifelong Learning
for All in Society) ULLAS initiative's logo, slogan, and mobile application.
• The app serves as a digital gateway for learners to engage in diverse learning resources through
the DIKSHA portal of NCERT.
• The ULLAS initiative focuses on promoting functional literacy, vocational skills, & digital literacy.
Bengaluru becomes first Indian city to join World Cities Culture Forum
• Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to become part of the World Cities Culture Forum
(WCCF).
• It is a global network of cities that share research and intelligence, and explore the role of culture
in future prosperity.
• Bengaluru being the latest addition is set to join the league of cities like New York, London, Paris,
Tokyo and Dubai among others.
PM to inaugurate Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam in New Delhi
• PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam on 29th July 2023 at
Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in Delhi.
• These schools will nurture students in a way that they become engaged, productive, and plural in
society as envisaged by National Education Policy 2020.
• The PM will also release education and skill curriculum books translated into 12 Indian languages.
Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh
• The Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh is likely to have three lakes of different dimensions due to
subglacial over-deepening -- a characteristic of basins and valleys eroded by glaciers shows a
new study.
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• Himalayan glaciers have been subjected to numerous studies, from field-based investigations to
the modern state-of-the-art remote sensing approach, for more than a century.
Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates its 17th Foundation Day in ND
• The Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated its 17th Foundation Day at its Prithvi Bhavan
headquarters in New Delhi.
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched several citizen-centric initiatives to mark this occasion.
• He lauded the Ministry’s efforts and highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions the
country becoming a developed nation by 2047.
J and K launches pioneering initiative"Doctor Aapke Gaon Mein’’
• In Jammu and Kashmir, with the aim to extend quality medical care services to the people at their
doorsteps, the District Health Society Doda has launched a pioneering initiative-"Doctor Aapke
Gaon Mein."
• More than 300 patients swarmed the camp to avail the consultation medical by specialists.
• They were examined and provided free medicines.
Virtual platform of cultural asset mapping of villages launched
• A unique virtual platform that provides insights into the cultural significance of India’s 6.5 lakh
villages was launched from the national capital’s iconic heritage site Qutub Minar.
• The project ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (My Village My Pride) is being undertaken under the
National Mission on Cultural Mapping in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the
Arts.
Smt. Murmu Launches Theme of the year "the year of positive change"
• Droupadi Murmu laid foundation stone for “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris
Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Dasabatia, Tamando and launched its theme of the year “The
Year of Positive Change” for conducting seminars and conferences
• She said that Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya is not just an organization,
but also a social and spiritual campaign run by women
Circular Economy Industry Coalition to be launched by Bhupendar Yadav
• The Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) is set to be launched
at the side event during the 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and
Environment and Climate Ministers meeting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• RECEIC is an industry-driven initiative aimed at promoting resource efficiency and circular
economy practices globally.
Ladakh: Zoji La tunnel expected to be completed by Dec 2030
• Zoji La Tunnel, which is said to establish all-weather connectivity between the Union Territories
of Ladakh & J&K is expected to be completed by December 2030
• The revised length of the tunnel is 13.15 km. The total length is 14.15 km. It is a horseshoe-shaped
shaft single tube and a two-lane road tunnel
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• Earlier Date was December 2026 and now the new date is December 2030
PM Modi to dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samridhi Kendra to nation
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate one lakh 25 thousand Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samidhi
Kendra-PMKSKs to the nation at Sikar in Rajasthan.
• These centers will act as a one-stop shop for all agriculture-related inputs and services.
• The Prime Minister will also launch 'Urea Gold'.
• This is a new variety of sulfur-coated urea, which will help to remove sulfur deficiency in the soil.
Mumbai's Byculla railway station gets UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage award
• Mumbai's Byculla railway station gets UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage award.
• The 169-year-old Byculla railway station in Mumbai is one of the oldest railway stations in the
world.
• The award was presented to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on 25 July 2023.
• The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya also won the award of excellence in the
UNESCO Asia Pacific awards 2022.
‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ has been launched by Amit Shah
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will launch a unique initiative
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
• It is a pan-India initiative of the Ministry of Culture under the National Mission on Cultural
Mapping
• Shri Amit Shah will officially launch the virtual platform during a grand projection mapping show
at the Qutub Minar from 7 pm onwards
Lok Sabha passes Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill,
• Lok Sabha passed the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
• The Bill seeks to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, of 2002.
• It has been brought with an aim to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, increase
accountability, and reform electoral processes in Multi-State Cooperative Societies.
NADA has launched Anti-Doping helpline number for athletes
• Government has emphasized that ethical conduct as a key factor in the fair administration of the
sporting disciplines and facilitates a safe environment free of harassment and discrimination for
all stakeholders participating in
• Anurag Singh Thakur said this in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
• He said the government is committed to eradicating doping
Ladakh's Kargil gets first women police station
• The first-ever women's police station has started functioning here in the Union Territory of Ladakh,
terming it a significant step towards empowering women and ensuring their safety.
• The station will operate round the clock to ensure immediate assistance and support.
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• It will act as a resource center, providing guidance and counseling services for women facing
challenging situations
India’s first fisheries Atal incubation centre to come up at Kufos
• The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) has secured a grant of ₹10 crore
from NITI Aayog to establish India’s first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in fisheries at the University.
• The grant will foster a culture of innovation and technological advancement, said university
authorities.
• NITI Ayog is the government of India’s premier policy think tank.
UGC passes guidelines for Institutional Development Plan
• The University Grants Commission (UGC) has passed draft guidelines for Institutional
Development Plan for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
• The guidelines are aimed at improving the quality of higher education in India and bringing it to
international standards.
• The National Education Policy 2020 enunciates that Quality Higher Education must aim to
develop good, and creative individuals.
Goa to host the world's biggest national male pageant
• Goa will host the world's biggest national male pageant "The Rubaru" Mr. India competition.
• It is the biggest and most respected competition for men in the world.
• The candidates will undergo several preliminary activities like the formal wear round, the health
and fitness round, & the individual interviews.
• The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, will be at the event as the chief guest.
Ministry of Textiles organizes national conclave on Technical Textiles
• Ministry of Textiles, under its flagship scheme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM),
organized the 6th National Conclave on Standards & Regulations in association with FICCI and
BIS.
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released 4 new standards during the conclave.
• More than 150 participants attended the conclave including officials and representatives from
Central Ministries.
Aviation Minister inaugurates 3 Flight Training Academies in Khajuraho
• Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated three Flight Training Organizations (FTO) in Khajuraho,
Madhya Pradesh.
• The total number of FTOs in Madhya Pradesh will now be six, with three at Khajuraho, one at
Indore, one at Sagar, and one at Guna.
• The aviation sector has seen exponential growth with 148 airports developed in the past nine
years.
• There are 57 flying academy organizations in India.
PM Modi to dedicate International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre
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• Prime Minister Modi will dedicate the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC)
complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on 26 July 2023.
• The IECC complex was developed as a national project at a cost of about 2,700 crore rupees.
• It comprises of multiple state-of-the-art facilities including a convention centre, exhibition halls,
and amphitheaters.
President Murmu Completes One Year in Office Lays Foundation Stones
• The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu completed one year in office on July 25, 2023
• She Inaugurates Various Projects at Rashtrapati Bhavan Launches e-Book on One Year of
Presidency
• Laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Shiva Temple and laid the foundation stone
for the construction of a Cricket Pavilion at the Sports Ground of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya
Vidyalaya.
PM Modi to inaugurate Gujarat’s first Greenfield Airport at Hirasar
• PM Modi will inaugurate Gujarat’s first Greenfield Airport at Hirasar near Rajkot.
• The Prime Minister will also address a rally in Rajkot.
• During his two-day visit to Gujarat from 27th July, the prime Minister is scheduled to attend various
programs in the state.
• Built over 1500 acres area at a cost of 1,405 crore, the airport has been renamed as Rajkot
international airport.
Centre plans nationwide events under ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign
• The Union government has launched the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, envisaged as a
culminating event of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration of 75 years of Indian Independence
• In this event soil collected from different parts of the country in August will be used to develop a
garden along the Kartavya Path in Delhi
• The panchayat-level programs will be organized between August 9 and 15
Trai issues rules around draft consumer education for comments
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a draft regulation for the
Telecommunication Consumers Education & Protection Fund (TCEPF).
• The TCEPF was created in 2007 to undertake activities that provide information & awareness to
consumers.
• The TRAI has proposed amendments to the regulations to account for the expenditure on
preparation, maintenance, and audit of accounts.
Centre grants in-principle approval to set up 21 greenfield airports
• Govt has approved the establishment of 21 new Greenfield airports across the country.
• 11 Greenfield airports are operational in the country.
• The approved airports include Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra.
• Other approved airports are in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry,
Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Over 123 lakh passengers travelled on UDAN flights since its inception
• Over 123 lakh domestic passengers have flown on Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) flights since
the scheme's inception.
• UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to improve air connectivity in tier-II and tier-III cities.
• The govt has approved the 'Revival of unserved and under-served airports' scheme to develop
100 airports, and water aerodromes by 2024.
• 148 airport have been developed under UDAN.
Kanpur Jail to launch radio station for prisoners on August 15
• A radio station is set to start operating soon in Kanpur Prison.
• The radio station will be launched on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day.
• Songs related to patriotism and devotion will also be aired.
• Prisoners themselves will play the role of radio jockeys in this jail.
• The initiative aims to improve the mental condition of the prisoners.
DGCA adopts guidelines for environmental protection developed by ICAO
• DGCA has adopted the guidelines for environmental protection developed by the International
Civil Aviation Organization through its Standards and Recommended Practices and issued them
in the form of Civil Aviation Regulations.
• AAI, in consultation with Indian Air Force, has optimized airspace utilization under Flexible Use of
Airspace resulting in the reduction of CO2 emission.
Govt to e-auction 808 channels in 284 cities to expand Radio's reach
• Anurag Singh Thakur on said the government will auction 808 channels in 284 cities under the
3rd batch of e-auction, with an objective to expand the reach of Radio in the country
• The Minister told that at present, 80 percent of India's geographical area, and over 90 percent
percent of the population is covered by Radio
• Mr. Thakur inaugurating Regional Community Radio Sammelan in New Delhi
Shah inaugurates aviation control system for better security, real-tim
• The first-of-its-kind aviation control system is aimed to monitor security functions and resource
utilization on a real-time basis.
• The ASCC will monitor all threats and social media chatter for the 66 civil airports currently under
the CISF’s security cover
• Amit Shah inaugurated the newly developed Aviation Security Control Centre at Central Industrial
Security Force Campus in Delhi.
India's aim to cover entire nation with E20 fuel by 2025: PM Modi
• India has started the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol this year.
• The country aims to cover the entire nation by 2025.
• PM Modi addressed the G20 Energy Ministerial meeting in Goa.
• The government has connected more than 190 million families with LPG in the last 9 years.
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• The country aims to achieve 50% non-fossil installed capacity by 2030.

Jal Shakti Min releases ‘Swachhata Chronicles: TransformativTales"
• The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, released the compendium of 75
Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Best Practices on 22 July 2023.
• The compendium, titled Swachhata Chronicles: Transformative Tales from India, showcases the
innovations, and measures taken to overcome barriers and raise awareness.
• The compendium is developed by the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen team.
L&T bags order worth ₹7000 crore for Mumbai-Ahmedabad rail project
• The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has awarded L&T Construction
order worth more than ₹7,000 crore for the Mumbai Ahmedabad high-speed rail project.
• The company will execute 92 per cent of the main line between Shilphata and Ahmedabad.
• The 508 km Bullet Train project will cover 155.76 km in Maharashtra, 4.3 km in Dadra & Nagar
Haveli and 348.04 km in Gujarat.
Centre releases guidelines for Signages on Expressways for road safety
• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued new guidelines for the provision of signages on
Expressways and National Highways.
• The guidelines focus on further improving road safety by incorporating best practices and world
standards to offer improved guidance to the drivers.
• The guidelines are designed to offer drivers clear and concise guidance, and safe journey on the
roads.
R K Singh chairs 14th Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Goa
• Union Minister for Power R K Singh chairs 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 8th Mission
Innovation (MI) meeting in Gao on 21 July 2023.
• The meeting focused on discussing the challenges in the path of energy transition and finding
ways to move ahead towards creating a sustainable future.
• India has set targets to meet 50% of its energy requirements from non-fossil sources by 2030.
Govt launches new tech initiatives under PMFBY to empower farmers
• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched new tech initiatives under Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to empower farmers and streamline operations.
• YES-TECH Manual and WINDS Portal were launched to enable accurate yield assessment and
improved weather data management.
• Delinking of subsidies was announced, ensuring farmers receive claim payments without delay.
PACS to provide services offered by Common Service Centres across coun
• The Primary Agricultural Credit Societies will provide services offered by Common Service Centres
(CSC).
• This was informed by the Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah while formally announcing the
initiative at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
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• Under the initiative, the PACS will provide more than 300 services, like Banking, Insurance, Aadhar
enrolment, Health Services, Legal Services, etc.
Nuclear power capacity set to increase from over 7000 MW to 22,480
• Dr Jitendra Singh said that nuclear power capacity has set to increase from over seven thousand
Mega Watt to over 22 thousand 480 Mega Watt by 2031
• The present installed nuclear power capacity in the country is seven thousand 480 Mega Watt
comprising 23 nuclear power reactors
• The share of nuclear power in the total electricity generation in the country was about 2.8 percent
in 2022-23
Ministry of Ayush & ICMR to establish Health Research Centers at AIIMS
• Ministry of Ayush and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are collaborating to
establish Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research (AI-ACIHR) at AIIMS
across India.
• The centres aim to develop an ecosystem of integrative health research.
• The collaboration will promote high-impact research in priority areas of national importance in
healthcare using modern methods.
NITI Aayog releases analytical tools for managing Climate Change
• NITI Aayog has released India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047 V3.0, an open-source tool to
assess the impact of various green energy policies of the Govt of India.
• IESS incorporates policies related to Green Hydrogen, Energy Storage, Renewable Purchase
Obligations, Energy efficiency, etc.
• Designed with the help of IIT Bombay, the revamped IESS 2047 will be updated on a yearly basis.
DPIIT and Gujarat govt jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall
• The One District One Product (ODOP) program is an initiative under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• ODOP has partnered with the Government of Gujarat to promote the state's unique products.
• The collaboration between ODOP and the Government of Gujarat aims to enhance the promotion
and recognition of Gujarat's unique products.
Startup20 & Jagriti Foundation unite will launch Global Yatra
• Startup20 Engagement Group has taken another transformative leap towards revolutionizing
entrepreneurship across India by collaborating with Jagriti Foundation.
• This strategic partnership is poised to reshape the region's entrepreneurial landscape
significantly.
• The Jagriti-Startup20-G20 Yatra 2023 a of a kind event that embodies the spirit of inclusive
entrepreneurship,
President to inaugurate two-day Festival of Libraries in New Delhi
• A two-day Festival of Libraries 2023 will be organized at Pragati Maidan on the 5th of next month.
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• President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the festival.

• The festival will focus on the promotion of both physical and digital libraries.
• He said the importance of the physical library will always remain. He said the development of
libraries is the priority of the government.
Gujarat to get country’s 1st ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’
• Gujarat will get the country’s first ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’.
• An MoU was signed between OneWeb and the state government in Gandhinagar for the
establishment of the Satellite Network Portal Site near Mehsana.
• The satellite network portal will be set up at two places in Jotana taluka of Mehsana district with
an estimated cost of over Rs. 100 crores for Phase 1.
Gujarat to host 69th edition of Filmfare awards in 2024
• Gujarat will host the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards in 2024.
• The state government's Tourism Corporation signed an MoU with Worldwide Media to host the
event and promote Gujarat as a film destination.
• It will be the first time that Gujarat will host the Filmfare Awards.
• The event will showcase Gujarat's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and infrastructure.
Truecaller announces AI-powered Assistant in India to filter fraud
• Truecaller has launched Truecaller Assistant in India, a customisable receptionist that helps users
avoid unwanted callers.
• The service leverages machine learning and cloud telephony to create the most helpful call-
screening solution on the planet.
• Truecaller Assistant responds quickly and understands the caller with high accuracy, providing a
live transcription of what the caller is saying.
Textiles ministry reopens PLI portal for MMF sector
• The Ministry of Textiles has decided to re-open the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme
portal till August 31 and has invited applications from companies interested in investing in man-
made fibers (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textile sectors.
• The ministry said in a press release that the decision was taken based on repeated requests from
the industry.
NITI Aayog unveils TCRM Matrix framework to revive tech innovation
• The NITI Aayog has introduced the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix
(TCRM Matrix) framework to revolutionize technology assessment.
• It aims to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship in India by offering valuable insights.
• It presents a comprehensive approach to technology assessment that helps drive meaningful
change.
• The working paper was authored by V.K. Saraswat.
4th G20 Employment Working Group Ministers' meeting begin in Indore
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• The fourth Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting began on 18 July 2023 in Indore, Madhya
Pradesh.
• The event will be attended by 24 Ministers from different countries, representatives of G-20
members, international and regional organizations and groups.
• India is showcasing its e-Shram portal, which provides complete information about workers of
unorganized sectors to the govt.
Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal'
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah today launched CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal in New Delhi.
• The portal will help more than 10 crore depositors of Sahara Group claim their money back.
• In the initial phase, the refund portal will disburse up to Rs 5000 crore to depositors. However,
each depositor will be able to get only Rs 10,000 in the first phase.
Comic Con India announces first edition in Chennai
• Comic Con India has announced its first-ever edition in Chennai
• It will take place in the city, the event will showcase a range of international and Indian comic
creators, artists and industry figures while immersing fans in a ‘world of comics, manga, anime
and all things pop culture’
• Previous editions of Comic Con India have happened in cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad
and Bangalore
New drone policy soon: Amit Shah
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that a new drone policy will be unveiled soon entailing a
host of restrictions and compulsory registration of all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• He was responding to a suggestion made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at a
conference on drug trafficking that registration of drones be made compulsory.
TPSODL inaugurates all-Women Meter Testing Laboratory in Odisha
• Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has established an All-Women Meter
Testing Laboratory in Berhampur, Odisha.
• The laboratory will be managed by women and will test 35,000-45,000 meters annually.
• The laboratory uses cutting-edge technology and has three automatic test benches.
• TPSODL is a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha.
Odisha's Gopalpur port sets national record in cargo handling
• Gopalpur Port in Odisha's Ganjam district has set a new national record for iron ore lumps cargo
loading.
• The port loaded 59,150 metric tons in 24 hours on vessel MV Reachy Spring nominated by JSW
Steel.
• It also set a record by loading 86,700 MT of iron ore lumps in 40 hours on the vessel on July 15.
• Gopalpur port is the deepest all-weather port in the state with round-the-clock operations.
Piyush Goyal launches sale of subsidised chana dal under 'Bharat Dal'
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• The Centre has announced the sale of subsidised chana dal under the brand name 'Bharat Dal'
to provide relief to consumers from price rises.
• The dal will be available for Rs 60 per kg for a 1 kg pack and Rs 55 per kg for a 30 kg pack.
• The retail outlets of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) in Delhi-
NCR are selling the chana dal.
PM to inaugurate New Integrated Terminal Building at Port Blair
• PM to inaugurate New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port
Blair
• Enhancing connectivity infrastructure has been a major focus of the government.
• The new terminal building has a number of sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing
System to reduce heat gain, skylights to provide maximum inlet of abundant natural sunlight &
low heat gain glazing.
Government forms new panel to review all official data
• The Indian government has established a new internal oversight mechanism for official data,
replacing the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCoS) with a broader mandate.
• It has 10 official members and four non-official members.
• Pronab Sen, India's first chief statistician and former chairman of the National Statistical
Commission (NSC), has been named the chair of the new committee.
Flight deck of INS Vikrant hosted three Durand Cup Trophies
• The flight deck of India's INS Vikrant hosted three magnificent Durand Cup Trophies, (the Durand
Cup, the Shimla Trophy and the President's Cup) brought to Kochi as part of the trophy tour.
• The trophies were later flagged off for a city tour across various locations for public display.
• Kochi is the ninth stop of the trophy tour, which commenced on the 30th of last month from New
Delhi.
Maharashtra gives its nod to Adani’s Dharavi project
• The Maharashtra government has approved the Adani group’s proposal to rehabilitate residents
of Mumbai’s 590-acre Dharavi locality almost eight months after the conglomerate won a tender
to develop India’s largest slum.
• As per the document issued, a special purpose vehicle will have Adani Properties holding 80%
equity, and 20% by the state government.
Govt aims 100 million tonnes coal gasification by 2030
• The ministry of coal has set a target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by FY 2030.
• The ministry is considering a comprehensive scheme, with an outlay of ₹6k crore, to promote coal
and lignite gasification projects for both PSUs and the private sector.
• Currently, India imports around half of its natural gas, most of its methanol and 13-15% of its total
ammonia requirement.
Delhi’s IGI becomes India’s first airport to have four runways
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• Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) became India’s first airport to have four runways
as the civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated its fourth runway and hinted at the
opening of the airport’s new terminal by October this year.
• The new runway along with the new terminal will allow Delhi airport to cater to 109 Million
passengers yearly.
Mumbai gets first IIM, NITIE gets rechristened
• Mumbai is set to welcome a prestigious addition to its academic landscape with the elevation of
the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) to the esteemed status of an Indian Institute
of Management (IIM).
• NITIE Mumbai was established in 1963 with the support of the United Nations Development
Programme and the International Labour Organization.
Skill India successfully revives Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir
• The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under Skill India’s Pilot Project as part
of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export
to the UK.
• The Namda project is an industry-based training program for reviving the rich heritage associated
with Namda craft in Kashmir.
Govt develops guidelines for mountainous road infra with Japan's help
• The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has developed five guidelines to improve
mountainous road infrastructure in India with Japan's assistance.
• These guidelines aim to ensure high-quality and sustainable road projects in hilly regions.
• They provide technical specifications and best practices for road construction in mountainous
regions.
Goa to host Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting from July 19
• The 4th Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency will be held in
Goa during July 19 – 20, 2023.
• The G20 Energy Ministerial meeting will be held on July 22, 2023, under the chairpersonship of
Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh.
• The 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 8th Mission Innovation (MI) meeting will also be held
in Goa.
Union aviation minister unveils 4th Runway & elevated Taxiway in Delhi
• Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated a new runway and
a dual-way elevated taxiway at New Delhi International Airport.
• The airport now has 4 runways & is the 1st airport in India to have an elevated taxiway.
• The Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) will reduce CO2 emissions by 55000 tonnes annually.
• The dual-way elevated taxiway is 2.1 km long and 44m wide.
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Goa CM inaugurates Ayush Health Services and Research facility

• The Ministry of Ayush has established Ayush health services for health care & Ayush research
facilities at Ribandar in Goa.
• The facility aims to provide high-quality and affordable Ayush healthcare services to the local
community.
• It will also promote research in traditional medicine.
• The facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Shri Bhupender Yadav leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, organized a mangrove plantation
program at Kovalam Panchayat in Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu.
• Bhupender Yadav led the plantation drive as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habiats
and Tangible Incomes scheme of the Government of India.
• The plantation drive is the part of ongoing "Hariyali Mahotsav" with the focus of Mangroves
Chandrayaan-3, India’s third moon mission, successfully launched
• India’s third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully launched as the Launch Vehicle
Mark-3 with the satellite onboard took off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan
Space Centre in Sriharikota.
• The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is India’s attempt to do a soft landing on the lunar surface for the
second time having failed in 2019 with the Chandrayaan-2 mission.
The first GSI survey of the Siachen
• In June 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition
to the Siachen glacier
• This event is of historical and geostrategic significance as it puts to rest all myths to the effect
that Pakistan was in control of the glacier since the beginning
• June-August 2023 marks a very important event in the history of the exploration of the Siachen
glacier
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for 3 projects in Andhra Pradesh
• Three national highway projects were launched in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, by Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari.
• The projects cover a combined length of 87 kilometers and cost ₹ 2,900 crore.
• The projects aim to provide seamless and secure connectivity to Krishnapatnam Port.
• It will also enhance the safety of devotees traveling to religious destinations such as the Shri Balaji
Temple in Tirupati.
India welcomes its first regional AI news anchor, ‘Lisa’
• Odisha TV has unveiled "Lisa," India's first regional AI news anchor, with the potential to
revolutionize the journalism industry.
• Lisa can speak multiple languages, including Odia and English, and is capable of hosting news
updates.
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• Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, is an advanced humanoid robot designed for elderly care
and crowd management.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates DGNSS “Sagar Sampark”
• The Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) "Sagar Sampark" was inaugurated
by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to strengthen the digital transformation of the Indian
maritime sector.
• The DGNS system is a terrestrial-based enhancement system that corrects the errors in the Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) allowing for more accurate positioning information.
PM Modi departs for three-day visit to France and UAE
• PM Narendra Modi has departed for an official visit to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• He will be visiting France on July 13-14 as the Guest of Honour for the Bastille Day celebrations in
Paris.
• An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade.
• He will also visit UAE for an official visit on July 15 and meet President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan.
Jammu and Kashmir launches Mobile-Dost-App
• In Jammu and Kashmir, a path-breaking Mobile-Dost-App has been launched in sync with the
vision of Apka-Mobile-Hamara-Daftar,
• It is a pioneering initiative for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services in the Union
Territory.
• The Mobile-Dost-App aims at empowering the people of Jammu & Kashmir by providing a
comprehensive platform to access all the Government to Citizen Services.
Google Doodle celebrates India's premier street food 'pani puri'
• Google celebrates India's popular street food, pani puri, with a special interactive game Doodle
on 11 July 2023.
• In the game, users can help a street vendor fulfil pani puri orders by choosing from different
flavours to match customer preferences.
• In 2015, a restaurant in Madhya Pradesh's Indore served 51 unique pani puri flavours and made it
to the Golden Book of World Records.
G20 CWG sets Guinness World Record for largest display of Lambani item
• The 3rd G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Display
of Lambani Items' in Hampi.
• The exhibition features Lambani embroidery patches created by over 450 Lambani women
artisans and cultural practitioners.
• The display is titled 'Threads of Unity' and has 1755 patchworks using GI-tagged Sandur Lambani
embroidery.
Amit Shah to inaugurate mega conclave “Strengthening PACS through FPOs
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• Amit Shah will inaugurate a day-long mega conclave “Strengthening PACS through FPOs” in New
Delhi on 14th of this month.
• The conclave is aimed at discussing ways to strengthen Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
(PACS) through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
• The conclave will witness the participation of experts from the sector as well as members from
the FPOs.
GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
• The GST Network (GSTN) has launched geocoding functionality for all states and union territories
in India.
• Geocoding is used to convert an address or description of a location into geographic coordinates.
• The functionality is aimed at ensuring the accuracy of address details in GSTN records and
streamlining the address location and verification process.
Union govt brings GST-Network under PMLA to curb money laundering
• The central government has issued a notification to bring the Goods and Services Tax Network
(GSTN) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
• This order allows the information stored on the GST Network to be shared under the PMLA Act.
• The GSTN is a portal that provides a single interface for taxpayers to access various services
related to GST compliance.
Third G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meet begins in Hampi, Karnataka
• The 3rd G20 Culture Group Meeting began in Hampi, Karnataka on 10 July 2023.
• The meeting will be attended by delegates from G20 members, guest nations, and several
international organizations.
• The theme of ‘Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future’ aims to improve the rights of
indigenous people and safeguards against misappropriation of traditional practices.
HAL gets contract to supply two Dornier aircraft to Indian Coast Guard
• The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for two Dornier
aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard.
• The procurement of the aircraft will be under the Buy Indian Category.
• The aircraft will be fitted with advanced equipment including Glass Cockpit and Maritime Patrol
Radar.
• The Dornier aircraft are being manufactured at HAL (Transport Aircraft Division), Kanpur.
PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth 2400 cr in Rajasthan
• PM Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over 24,300
crore rupees in Bikaner.
• A six-lane greenfield expressway section of the Amritsar - Jamnagar Economic Corridor will be
dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister.
• The Prime Minister will also dedicate a new 30-bedded Employees' State Insurance Corporation
(ESIC) Hospital in Bikaner.
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IGI Airport becomes India's first to implement Elevated Taxiway System

• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is inaugurating India's first Elevated Cross Taxiway
in July 2023.
• The ECT is a 2.1 km long dual-lane taxiway that will link the Northern & Southern airfields on the
eastern side of the airport.
• The ECT will reduce waiting time inside the airplane after landing from 20-25 minutes to 10
minutes and cut short the taxiing distances of aircraft.
Railways introduces discount scheme in AC sitting trains
• The Union Railways Ministry announced a discounted fare scheme in AC sitting trains to optimize
accommodation utilization.
• Zonal Railways have been given the power to introduce the scheme subject to terms and
conditions.
• The discount will be up to 25% on basic fare for AC Chair Car and Executive classes of all trains
with AC sitting accommodation.
NTPC commissions 660 MW unit of Barh plant in Bihar
• State-owned NTPC Ltd has commissioned the 660 megawatt unit-2 of the stage-I (3 x 660 MW)
of the Barh Super Thermal Power Project (STPP).
• Bihar will get 58% electricity share, while the remaining would be shared among the other
beneficiary states, including Jharkhand, Odisha and Sikkim.
• The total generation capacity of the Barh plant has now gone up from the existing 1,980 MW to
2,640 MW.
PM Modi inaugurates infrastructure projects worth 6100 cr in Telangana
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of several infrastructure projects worth
over 6,100 crore rupees in Hanamkonda, Telangana.
• He laid the foundation of a Railway Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet taken up at a cost of 520 crore
rupees.
• He also laid the stone for the upgradation of the 68-km long Karimnagar-Warangal section from
the existing two-lane to four-lanes
PM Modi lays foundation stone of projects worth 12100 cr in Varanasi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple
development projects worth more than Rs 12,100 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• The projects include three railway lines, a four-lane widening of the Varanasi-Jaunpur section of
NH-56, and multiple projects in Varanasi.
• He also initiated the distribution of loans of PM SVANidhi, and Ayushman Bharat cards.
Bharat Internet Utsav launched to celebrate Power of Internet
• The Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with MYGOV has launched “Bharat
Internet Utsav" to celebrate the Power of the Internet.
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• The "Bharat Internet Utsav" is a celebration of how the Internet has transformed lives in India.
• Citizens can share their videos on how the internet has improved their lives and win prizes up to
Rs. 15,000.
PM flags off two Vande Bharat Trains from Gorakhpur Railway Station
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains from
Gorakhpur Railway Station.
• The two Vande Bharat trains are Gorakhpur – Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and Jodhpur –
Ahmedabad (Sabarmati) Vande Bharat Express.
• The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Gorakhpur Railway
Station at the cost of around Rs. 498 crores.
Atal Innovation Mission launches ‘ATL Industry Visit’ Programme
• The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Bayer have launched "ATL Industry Visit" initiative under
Atal Tinkering Labs to introduce students to the latest manufacturing techniques.
• Bayer has adopted 125 ATL schools in seven states and trained about 150 ATL coordinators on
ATL Curriculum.
• The industrial visit launch witnessed participation from the ATL student teams of Gujarat.
PM to lay foundation stone for Railway Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be laying the foundation stone for the Railway Manufacturing
Unit at Kazipet.
• The Prime minister will be laying the foundation stone to several infrastructure projects at
Warangal tomorrow as part of his four-state visit.
• The Railway Manufacturing Unit at Kazipet to be set up at an initial cost of 501 crore rupees.
Govt approves draft notification to mandate AC installation in trucks
• The Indian Government has approved the draft notification to mandate the installation of air-
conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks belonging to categories N2 and N3.
• Nitin Gadkari said that the role of truck drivers is crucial in ensuring road safety while announcing
the approval of draft notification to mandate AC installation in the truck cabins falling in N2 and
N3 categorty
Indore Municipal Corporation 1st urban body in India to get EPR credit
• Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has received Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) credit
for recycling banned single-use plastic items.
• The IMC seized eight tonnes of single-use plastic and recycled it at a plant run under the public-
private partnership model.
• The IMC is the first registered urban body in India to earn credit on the EPR portal for recycling
seized plastic.
Govt approves draft notification to mandate AC installation in trucks
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• The Indian government has approved the installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of
trucks belonging to categories N2 and N3.
• The move is aimed at providing comfortable working conditions for truck drivers.
• In June 2023, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari announced that all trucks
will need to have air-conditioned driver compartments, starting from 2025.
DARPG unveils National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment portal
• The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has launched the 3rd
edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) framework.
• The framework aims to measure the effectiveness of existing e-governance service delivery
mechanisms from the citizen's perspective.
• The framework is based on the Online Service Index (OSI) of the UN eGovernment Survey.
J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people in mental distress
• Tele-MANAS chatbot, which will start an instant conversation with people in distress, was
launched in J&K.
• The initiative will ensure round-the-clock services for health counsellors, clinical psychologists and
consultants.
• This year Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls to the Tele-Manas centre.
Two-day meeting of Space Economy Leaders under India's G20 presidency
• As part of India's G20 Presidency, the fourth edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting
began in Bengaluru
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Space
program's benefits were extended to neighboring friendly countries
• He said that due to this decision, 140 start-ups have come up by successfully contributing to the
Indian space program
PM to inaugurate wildlife-friendly highway projects in Chhattisgarh
• PM Modi will inaugurate the construction of three National Highway projects in Chhattisgarh,
including a 2.8 km long tunnel with animal passes.
• A notable aspect of these projects is the inclusion of a 2.8 km long, 6-lane tunnel equipped with
27 animal passes and 17 monkey canopies in the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary area, allowing
unhindered movement of wildlife.
PM to launch ₹12,100-crore projects in Kashi on July 7
• The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation three railway lines, electrification of which has
been completed at a cost of more than ₹990 crore
• The four-lane widening of Varanasi-Jaunpur section of NH-56, which has been completed at a
cost of over ₹2750 crore, making travel from Varanasi to Lucknow easier and faster will also be
dedicated to the public during the PM’s visit
SAIL clocks its best ever Apr-June performance in production and sales
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• The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has achieved record-breaking performance in the first
quarter of the current financial year 2023-24 - both in terms of production and sales.
• The production of hot metal, crude steel, and saleable steel of 5.037 million tonnes (MT), marked
the best-ever first-quarter results.
• SAIL is under the ownership of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India
IFFCO to procure 2500 agricultural drones to spray fertilizers
• To promote the use of nano fertilizers across the country, IFFCO will procure 2,500 agri-drones
and train 5,000-odd rural entrepreneurs as part of its national campaign launched on 4 July 2023.
• Along with drones, the cooperative will also procure 2,500 electric 3-wheelers (loader types) to
carry drones to farmers' fields,
• One agri-drone will cover 20 acres per day for spraying fertilizers.
PM inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in
Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh via video conferencing.
• The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of prominent dignitaries and devotees from
around the world.
• In this, he has named Amrit Kaal as ‘Kartavya Kaal’. Pledges include the guidance of our spiritual
values as well as resolutions for the future
HM laid foundation for Country’s first cooperative-run Sainik School
• Mr Shah virtually laid the foundation stone of the country’s first cooperative-run Sainik School
near Mehsana in Gujarat.
• He said that this Sainik School has been started in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
appeal to start 100 new Sainik Schools on PPP basis in the country.
• The Sainik School will be established at Boriyavi village, at the cost of 75 crores rupees.
Mumbai to host G20 Research & Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG)
• Mumbai will host the G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Summit and
Research Ministers’ Meeting on 4th and 5th July 2023.
• The RIIG Summit will be chaired by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST),
Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar.
• The Research Ministers’ Meeting (RMM) will be chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on
5th July 2023.
DAY-NRLM launches eSARAS mobile App
• The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched the
eSARAS mobile App to support marketing for products made by women of Self-help Groups
(SHGs).
• eSARAS is an e-commerce mobile app that provides a platform for marketing handicrafts and
hand-looms made by SHG Didis.
• The app provides a customer-friendly way to access handmade products made by SHG Didis.
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Govt launches Bharat 6G Alliance to drive innovation and collaboration

• The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) has been launched to drive innovation and collaboration in next-
generation wireless technology.
• B6GA is a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, and
research institutions.
• B6GA will forge coalitions and synergies with other 6G Global Alliances, fostering international
collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Startup20 Shikhar summit begins in Gurugram, Haryana
• The Startup20 Shikhar summit is being held in Gurugram, Haryana
• The summit is being hosted by the Startup20 Engagement Group, which operates under the India
G20 Presidency
• The summit is aimed at shaping the future of the global startup ecosystem
• The summit is attended by stakeholders from different countries, including 200 international
delegates from 16 G20 nations and 6 invitees nations
Election Commission launches web portal for Contribution Reports
• Political parties will now be able to file their financial accounts online to the EC.
• It has launched a web-portal for filing of Contribution Report, Audited Annual Account and
Statements by Political Parties
• In a letter to all political parties, the Commission said that the facility has been created to
facilitate political parties in overcoming the difficulties in physical filing of reports
World famous Shravani Mela inaugurated by State Agriculture Minister
• The two-month-long Shravani Mela was inaugurated by State Agriculture Minister Badal
Patralekh.
• The mela will be organized from July 3 to September 7.
• Security arrangements have been beefed up and a health camp has been set up for Kanwariyas.
• Baba Baidyanathdham Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country.
• This year, there are eight Mondays during the mela.
Govt launches Mission Karmayogi, mid-career training programmes
• Union minister Jitendra Singh launched Mission Karmayogi and mid-career training program in
New Delhi on July 3, 2023.
• Mission Karmayogi is a human resources management transformation initiative of the
Government of India.
• The program will be implemented by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Mission Gaganyaan: crew module recovery divers complete training
• The first batch of the crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training
at the Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi.
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• The team consisting of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training
of the crew module in varied sea conditions.
• The Mission Gaganyaan is likely to be launched at the end of 2023 or in 2024.
PM Modi inaugurates National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission
2047 in Lalpur village of Madhya Pradesh.
• The Prime Minister will also participate in several programs in Shahdol district including
distribution of 3.57 crore Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana cards.
• He will also meet members of PESA Act committees.
India's first indegenous nuclear reactor starts operation in Gujarat
• India's first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power
Project (KAPP) in Gujarat started commercial operations on 1 July 2023.
• The NPCIL plans to build sixteen 700 MW PHWRs across the country.
• Construction of 700 MW nuclear power plants is underway at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan (RAPS 7
and 8) and at Gorakhpur in Haryana (GHAVP 1 and 2).
Govt to develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Gujarat
• Under the Sagarmala program, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has undertaken
the development of a National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat.
• It aims to establish a world-class facility that highlights India’s maritime heritage from ancient to
modern times.
• By utilizing cutting-edge technology, the complex intends to serve as an international tourist
destination.
MoS for Panchayati Raj released Panchayat Development Index (PDI)
• The Centre has formulated a 'Panchayat Development Index' to evaluate different indicators
responsible for ensuring targeted development in villages.
• Data from four districts in Maharashtra was compiled on a pilot basis to develop the index.
• The index committee launched a report that will provide a way forward with Localisation of
Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).
First of its kind exhibition ‘Banking on World Heritage’ inaugurated
• The first-of-its-kind exhibition ‘Banking on World Heritage’ was Inaugurated in New Delhi by the
Minister of Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi on 30 June.
• The exhibition displays banknotes of G20 member nations, depicting world heritage sites listed
by UNESCO, in a unique manner.
• The exhibition has been curated by the scholar Rukmini Dahanukar.
PM Modi to address the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress on 1st July
• PM Narendra Modi will address the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress in New Delhi on 1st July
2023.
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• Its objective is to discuss various trends in the cooperative movement, showcase best practices
being adopted, and chalk out future policy direction for the growth of India’s cooperative
movement.
• The theme of the event is “Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India”.
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Nisha Biswal becomes Deputy Chief Executive Officer: US finance agency
• Indian-American policy expert Nisha Biswal is confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Deputy
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a US finance agency.
• Ms. Biswal will serve as the Deputy CEO of the United States International Development Finance
Corporation.
• She has a high-profile career of over 30 years of experience in US foreign policy and international
development programs.
UK Professor Jim Skea elected Chair of the IPCC
• Jim Skea of the United Kingdom was elected chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) in Nairobi.
• The IPCC is one of the most important bodies tackling climate change.
• The World Meteorological Organization & the United Nations Environment Programme
established the IPCC in 1988.
• IPCC's job is to advance scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.
Southern council of ICAI gets its youngest chairperson
• The Southern India Regional Council (SIRC) of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) at
its 21st meeting elected Chennai-based Divya Abhishek as its Chairperson for 2023-24.
• Ms. Divya is the youngest chairperson in the history of the Southern India Regional Council of
ICAI.
ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra’s tenure till September 15
• The Supreme Court extended Enforcement Directorate director Sanjay Kumar Mishra’s tenure till
September 15, “taking into consideration the larger public interest”.
• Although the same bench had held a little over two weeks ago that his earlier extension itself was
“illegal” he cannot continue beyond July 31.
T V Narendran re-appointed as Tata Steel CEO and MD
• Tata Steel said T V Narendran has been appointed again as the company's Chief Executive
Officer & Managing Director for a period of five years effective September 19, 2023.
• His present tenure as CEO & MD will conclude on September 18, 2023, Tata Steel said in a
regulatory filing.
• The re-appointment is subject to shareholders' approval
Dentsu X India appoints Jose Leon as chief executive officer
• Dentsu X, an agency of Dentsu Aegis Network India Private Limited, has appointed Jose Leon as
its CEO.
• Leon has about 26 years of work experience and has helped brands build revenues across
industries.
• Prior to joining Dentsu X, he was the managing director at Publicis Groupe for over five years.
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• Divya Karani previously served as the CEO for Dentsu X for about a decade till 2021.
Irshad Ahmad appointed as India's next Ambassador to Syria
• Counsellor Irshad Ahmad has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Syria.
• Ahmad will shortly take up the assignment, according to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
release.
• MoS for External Affairs V Muraleedharan discussed India-Syria bilateral cooperation with Syrian
Prime Minister Hussein Arnous.
• Muraleedharan paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi in Damascus.
Prabhat Kumar appointed India’s next High Commissioner to South Africa
• IFS officer Prabhat Kumar appointed as the next High Commissioner to South Africa.
• India and South Africa will formally mark their decades-old ties this November 2023.
• It was announced by the Union Minister S. Jaishankar's during an event in which he addressed on
three subjects: "Thirty years of India - South Africa ties", "15 years of BRICS" and "9 years of Modi
Sarkar".
Deepak Miglani appointed as Indian ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe
• Deepak Miglani has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic
of Sao Tome and Principe on 25 July 2023.
• Miglani is currently serving as Director in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• India and Sao Tome and Principe have had friendly relations since 1975.
• Sao Tome and Principe gained independence from Portugal in 1975.
Tata Motors appoints Rajesh Kannan as President and CDIO
• Tata Motors have announced the appointment of Rajesh Kannan as President and Chief Digital
and Information Officer.
• Prior to joining Tata Motors Limited, he was working with Tata Consultancy Services Limited.
• Kannan has twenty-eight years of experience delivering transformative, end-to-end digital and
IT engagements for global organisations across multiple sectors.
Ajay Vijay Bathija named Coca-Cola India VP & Southwest Asia region
• Beverage company Coca-Cola India appointed Ajay Vijay Bathija as vice president of franchise
operations for the Southwest Asia region.
• He will lead franchise operations for markets of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri
Lanka.
• Coca-Cola sells brands such as Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Charged by Thums Up, Fanta, Limca,
Sprite, Maaza, and Minute Maid range of juices.
New Chief Justice for Andhra Pradesh High Court has been appointed
• Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on July 24 was appointed the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh
High Court.
• He was a judge of the Bombay High Court.
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• Earlier in July, the Supreme Court Collegium had reconsidered Justice Thakur’s elevation to
Manipur and proposed his elevation as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of chief Justices of Bombay and Andhra HCs
• Union govt has appointed Chief Justices for Bombay and Andhra Pradesh High Courts.
• Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High
Court.
• Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High
Court.
• The appointments were made after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the President
of India.
Alok Aradhe takes oath as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
• Justice Alok Aradhe has taken oath as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court at a ceremonial
program held at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.
• Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice in the
presence of Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.
• Eminent personalities from the judiciary, constitutional position holders and bureaucrats attended
the event.
Namgya Khampa appointed as India's next Ambassador to Somalia
• Namgya C Khampa has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Somalia, concurrently
accredited as India's High Commissioner to Kenya.
• She is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 2000 batch.
• Khampa has served twice in India’s diplomatic Mission in China from 2002 to 2006 and from 2013
to 2016.
• She has also worked in the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations.
Indian-origin doctor is new chief of International Myeloma Foundation
• S. Vincent Rajkumar has been appointed as the chairman-elect of the Board of Directors of the
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF).
• He will take over from the current chairman, Brian G.M. Durie.
• Dr. Rajkumar has published more than 480 peer-reviewed papers primarily in the field of multiple
myeloma.
• Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells that make antibodies.
Shah Rukh Khan appointed brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023
• Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was appointed as the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup
2023.
• He launched the World Cup 2023 campaign 'It takes one day' in his iconic voiceover.
• The World Cup 2023 will take place in India from October 5 to Nov 19, 2023.
• The upcoming World Cup will feature a total of 10 teams.
• The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the tournament.
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MEA appoints Sandeep Chakravorty as next Ambassador to Indonesia

• Sandeep Chakravorty , an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of the 1996 batch, has been
appointed as India's next Ambassador to Indonesia.
• Sandeep Chakravorty is currently serving as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (
MEA ).
• India is the second largest buyer of coal and crude palm oil from Indonesia and imports minerals,
rubber, pulp and paper and hydrocarbon reserves.
Sat Pal Bhanoo appointed LIC MD
• Sat Pal Bhanoo, Additional Zonal Manager of the Life Insurance Corporation of India’s zonal office
in Bhopal, has been appointed as the managing director
• Bhanoo has been appointed as Managing Director vice Siddhartha Mohanty, who is presently
serving as chairperson, with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the office and up to
the date of his superannuation on December 31, 2025
IPS officer Manoj Yadava to head Railway Protection Force
• IPS officer Manoj Yadava has been appointed the Director General of the Railway Protection
Force
• Yadava, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Haryana cadre, will succeed Sanjay
Chander who retires on July 31.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Yadava to
the post of DG, RPF, up to his superannuation on July 31, 2025
Ravindra Banshtu appointed Indian women's volleyball team new coach
• Ravindra Banshtu has been appointed as the coach of the Indian national women's volleyball
team for the 19th Asian Women's Championship.
• The championship will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 22 to October 8.
• Banshtu is currently serving as a coach in the sports department of Himachal Pradesh.
• She was selected as a coach in the Education Department in 2005.
Rajya Sabha brings gender parity nominates fifty percent women member
• In a historic move, the Chairman, of Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has nominated four
women Parliamentarians to the panel of Vice-Chairpersons.
• It is also noteworthy that all women members nominated to the panel are first-term
Parliamentarians and Smt. S. Phangnon Konyak is the first ever woman from Nagaland to be
elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
• Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
• He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and has been with the Indian Coast Guard since
January 1989.
• He holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
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• He has been conferred with the award of Tatrakshak Medal (TM) and President Tatrakshak Medal
(PTM).
Ex-Intel India head Nivruti Rai appointed as MD & CEO of Invest India
• Nivruti Rai is the new Managing Director and CEO of Invest India.
• She took over the charge from Manmeet K Nanda on July 12, 2023.
• Nivruti Rai is a recipient of the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar for her remarkable contributions
to technology.
• She led Intel India as Country Head for seven years.
• Invest India helps investors looking for investment opportunities and options in India.
Collegium recommends Manjusha Deshpande as Bombay High Court judge
• The SC Collegium recommended the name of advocate Manjusha Ajay Deshpande for
appointment as judge of the Bombay High Court,subject to the central government’s approval
• At present, the HC functions with 66 judges, 40 permanent judges, and 26 additional judges
• However, the sanctioned strength of the court, which is the second largest in the country after the
Allahabad High Court, stands at 94
SBI Capital Markets appoints Rajay Kumar Sinha as MD and CEO
• Rajay Kumar Sinha was appointed the new Managing Director & CEO of SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
(SBICAPS).
• He replaced Amitava Chatterjee who moved to SBI, Corporate Centre as Deputy Managing
Director.
• Sinha was previously in charge of the Treasury operations of SBI.
• SBICAPS is an investment banking company that provides services like project advisory, and
equity capital markets.
Biden appoints Indian-American business leader Shamina Singh
• US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Shamina Singh, a prominent Indian-
American business leader, to the President’s Export Council, which serves as the principal national
advisory committee on international trade.
• She is the Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.
U.P. govt appoints ex-IAS officer Arvind Kumar new UPERC chief
• The state government has appointed Arvind Kumar, a retired IAS officer and advisor to chief
minister Yogi Adityanath, the new chairman of Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
(UPERC).
• He replaced Raj Pratap Singh.
• Arvind Kumar has also worked briefly as managing director of Varanasi discom in 2006.
Arvind Kumar appointed chairman of UP Electricity Regulatory Chief
• Arvind Kumar has been appointed as the chairman of Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory
Commission (UPERC).
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• Kumar was appointed as an advisor on industries to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi
Adityanath in February 2023.
• He was also the chairman of UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and the state’s Infrastructure
and Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC).
Supreme Court gets two new judges
• The President appointed Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S.
Venkatanarayana Bhatti as Supreme Court judges
• The 2 new appointments increase the judicial strength of the apex court to 33, leaving only one
vacancy
• The appointments came within a week of the Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI DY
Chandrachud, recommending their names to the government
ITC board reappoints Sanjiv Puri as chairman & managing director
• Sanjiv Puri has been re-appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Ltd for a period
of five years.
• The decision was made on the recommendation of the committee and will take effect from July
22, 2024.
• ITC Limited is an Indian conglomerate that operates in various business sectors, including tobacco
manufacturing, food processing, retailing, and financial services.
SBI Card appoints Abhijit Chakravorty as MD & CEO for two years
• SBI Cards & Payment Services, 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
• He has been appointed as SBI Card’s MD&CEO for two years
• Incumbent MD & CEO Rama Mohan Rao Amara has tendered his resignation owing to his transfer
Devesh Uttam appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lithuania
• Indian diplomat Devesh Uttam has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lithuania.
• He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of batch 2003.
• He is presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Manish Gupta, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of batch 1998, has also been appointed as
India's next High Commissioner to Ghana.
ORF President Samir Saran to join East-West Center's Board of Governor
• Dr. Samir Saran, head of India's Observer Research Foundation, has been elected as one of the
international members of the East-West Center's Board of Governors.
• Dr. Saran's term will begin in October at the board's next semiannual meeting.
• The Center was established by the United States in 1960 to foster better relations and
understanding between the US, Asia, and the Pacific islands.
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Preeti Aghalayam becomes the director of IIT Madras's Tanazania Campus

• Preeti Aghalayam, an IIT Madras alumna, has been appointed as the director-in-charge of the IIT
Madras' Zanzibar campus, which is the first offshore campus of the Indian Institute of Technology.
• Aghalayam is the first woman to be an IIT director.
• Aghalayam, who is also a marathon runner, completed her BTech in Chemical Engineering from
IIT Madras in 1995.
Govt appoints telecom secretary K Rajaraman as new IFSCA chairman
• K Rajaraman has been appointed as the new chairperson of the International Financial Services
Centres Authority (IFSCA).
• He will succeed Injeti Srinivas, the first chairperson of the regulatory authority appointed in 2020.
• The IFSCA was established in April 2020 under the International Financial Services Centres
Authority Act, 2019.
• It is headquartered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
UNHRC appoints Vrinda Grover as Member of Ukraine Inquiry Commission
• Advocate Vrinda Grover has been appointed a member of the Independent International
Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
• The three-person Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine was constituted on March 4, 2022, with a
mandate to investigate violations and abuses of human rights by the Russian Forces.
• In April 2023, the Council renewed the mandate of the Commission for a further period of one
year.
G.K. Satish appointed as board member of Russian Energy Giant Rosneft
• Rosneft, a Russian energy giant, has appointed Govind Kottis Satish, a former Indian Oil
Corporation director, as a member of its board.
• Rosneft has a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation in oil and gas fields in Russia.
• Satish has over 30 years of experience in Indian Oil in various areas including marketing
operations, logistics, and international trade.
Sirisha Voruganti appointed MD & CEO of Lloyds Banking Group
• Sirisha Voruganti has been appointed as the CEO and MD of the Lloyds Technology Centre in
Hyderabad, India.
• The Lloyds Technology Centre is part of Lloyds Banking Group's £3 billion strategic investment to
transform its digital offering.
• Lloyds Banking Group is a British financial institution formed through the acquisition of HBOS by
Lloyds TSB in 2009.
Reserve Bank of India appoints P Vasudevan as new executive director
• P Vasudevan has been appointed as Executive Director by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• He will now oversee three departments, including currency management.
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• Prior to his promotion, he was the Chief General Manager-in-charge of the Department of
Payment and Settlement Systems.
• He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) and an alumnus of the
Wharton School.
Justice S K Singh appointed acting chairperson of NGT
• Justice Sheo Kumar Singh has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Green Tribunal
(NGT).
• The appointment was made by the Central Government after the superannuation of Justice
Adarsh Kumar Goel.
• He also served as Judge, of the Industrial Tribunal UP, Chairman of the Oversight Committee, UP
constituted by National Green Tribunal.
Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the BFI
• The president of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association, Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president
of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) in the election held at the Nehru Stadium.
• Aadhav got 38 of the 39 votes, against the outgoing president K Govindaraj.
• A former player and the president of the Madhya Pradesh Basketball Association, Kulvinder Singh
Gill was elected secretary-general.
BharatPe apppoints Razorpay's Pankaj Goel as new CTO
• Fintech unicorn BharatPe announced the appointment of Pankaj Goel as the new Chief
Technology Officer of the company.
• Prior to joining BharatPe, Goel was the Head of Payments Engineering at Razorpay.
• The company has witnessed multiple C-suite exits.
• The fintech company noted that Pankaj would be leading the technology team at BharatPe.
QU Dongyu of China re-elected FAO Director-General
• QU Dongyu was re-elected to a second term as Director-General of the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• He was elected during the 43rd session of the conference of the United Nations Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) held in Rome, Italy.
• In 2019, Qu-Dongyu was elected as the head of the FAO and becomes the first Chinese national
to serve in the position.
Lt Gen M U Nair appointed as new National Cybersecurity Coordinator
• Union govt has appointed Lieutenant general M U Nair as the National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC).
• Lt Gen Nair took on the role of the 28th Signal Officer-in-Chief in July 2022.
• He has expertise in the areas of cyber warfare, signal intelligence, and communication &
information technology.
• He also held the position of commandant at the Military College of Telecommunication
Engineering.
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Quick Heal Technologies appoints Vishal Salvi as CEO

• Quick Heal Technologies announced Vishal Salvi as its new CEO on 4 July 2023.
• Salvi has worked in the cybersecurity and information technology domains for over 29 years.
• Prior to joining Quick Heal Technologies, Salvi was Global Chief Information Security Officer at
Infosys Ltd.
• It is an Indian multinational cybersecurity software company, headquartered in Pune,
Maharashtra, India.
Asics signs actor Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador
• Asics India Private Limited, a sports gear company, has appointed actor Shraddha Kapoor as its
new brand ambassador.
• The company focuses on the theme of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’, and the actor will endorse the
brand’s footwear and women’s sportswear segment.
• In absolute terms, celebrity brand valuations accounted for $1.6 billion in 2022 as compared to
$1.4 billion in 2021.
Cricketer Ajit Agarkar appointed chairman of Men’s Selection Committee
• Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee by the
BCCI.
• The Senior Men's Selection Committee now consists of Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar
Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath.
• Agarkar represented India in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-
class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches.
Debadatta Chand appointed as MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda
• Debadatta Chand has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
(MD and CEO) of Bank of Baroda (BoB).
• Chand is currently the Executive Director of the bank and has been with BoB for over 30 years.
• Chand is a graduate in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and has
an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Harsh Chouhan resigns as NCST chairman 8 months before end of term
• Harsh Chouhan resigned as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
(NCST), eight months before the end of his term.
• Chouhan is a former IPS officer who was appointed as the NCST chairman in January 2022.
• His resignation comes at a time when the NCST is investigating several cases of atrocities against
tribals.
Govt re-appoints Brajendra Navnit as India’s ambassador to WTO
• Union govt re-appointed Brajendra Navnit as India’s ambassador to World Trade Organization
(WTO) in July 2023.
• He assumed office in June 2020 and his tenure ended in June 2023.
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• India seeks extension of the waiver for global intellectual property rights concerning Covid
therapeutics and diagnostics.
• The 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO will take place in Abu Dhabi in Feb 2024.
Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, DMA
• Vice Admiral Atul Anand appointed as the new Additional Secretary of the Department of Military
Affairs (DMA).
• He joined the Indian Navy in 1988 and is an alumnus of National Defence Academy.
• He has received Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for his services.
• He also commanded Torpedo Recovery Vessel INTRV A72 and destroyer INS Mumbai.
PM Prasad takes over as Coal India chairman
• P M Prasad, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has been
appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director in Coal India Limited (CIL).
• He succeeds Pramod Agrawal who stepped down on 30 June.
• He has over 30-year experience in the coal mining sector and is a post-graduate in mining
engineering from the Indian School of Mines IIT Dhanbad.
Audi appointed Gernot Dollner as new CEO of the Board of Management
• German luxury carmaker Audi AG has announced the appointment of Gernot Dollner as its new
CEO.
• Dollner, currently heading Volkswagen Group’s Product and Group Strategy, will succeed Markus
Duesmann as Chairman of the Board of Management.
• Audi AG is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Ingolstadt,
Bavaria, Germany.
Tushar Mehta reappointed as Solicitor General of India on 30 June
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of Tushar Mehta
as Solicitor General of India.
• Solicitor General is the 2nd most senior law officer after Attorney General.
• The cabinet also appointed 6 law officers as Additional Solicitor Generals for the Supreme Court
for a period of 3yrs.
• Mehta was appointed as Solicitor General for the first time in October 2018.
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Irish singer Sinead O’Connor passes away at 56
• Irish singer and musician Sinead O’Connor, who was known for her albums like ‘The Lion and the
Cobra’, ‘I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got’, among others, has passed away at the age of 56.
• The news of her demise was confirmed by her family in a statement, reported Page Six.
Veteran Punjabi singer Surinder Shinda passes away
• Surinder Shinda, a renowned Punjabi singer, passed away in Ludhiana, Punjab.
• Shinda penned several renowned songs including 'Jatt Jeona Morh' and 'Putt Jattan De.'
• He was widely regarded as one of the best Punjabi singers and a folk legend.
• In 2013, he was honoured by Brit Asia Music with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his
contribution as a legendary bhangra artist.
Veteran actor Jayant Savarkar dies at 87
• Born on May 3, 1936, in Guhagar, Ratnagiri district, Savarkar started his acting career at the age
of 20.
• He got an opportunity to act in acclaimed playwright Vijay Tendulkar’s stage production, ‘Manus
Navache Bet’
• He played various characters that would appeal to everyone, from children to adults. Savarkar
also worked on platforms like Marathi drama, cinema, serials, and OTT.
Former Australian wicketkeeper Brian Taber passes away
• Brian Taber, former Australian wicketkeeper, passed away at the age of 83 on July 23, 2023.
• Taber played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970.
• He was considered one of the best wicketkeepers that Australia ever produced.
• He played more than 100 games for New South Wales during his domestic career.
• He is a member of the state's Hall of Fame.
Tony Bennett, American master pop vocalist passes away
• Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist, renowned for creating new standards in pop music, big
band, show tunes, and jazz passed away.
• He had won 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy
Awards.
• In 2014, at age 88, Bennett became the oldest living performer with a No. 1 album on the Billboard
200 chart for “Cheek to Cheek," his duet project with Lady Gaga.
Keshub Mahindra passed away
• Keshub Mahindra, the Chairman Emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra Group, passed away at the
age of 99.
• Tributes have started pouring in after the demise of the former Chairman of Mahindra and
Mahindra.
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• Keshub Mahindra served as the chairman of the Mumbai-based conglomerate from 1963 to 2012.
He was instrumental in the company's early years when it began selling and manufacturing utility
vehicles
Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy passes away
• Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister of Kerala and Congress Working Committee member
passed away.
• He had been undergoing treatment for cancer since 2019.
• Chandy was a popular political leader in Kerala and served as the state's CM from 2011 to 2016
and from 2004 to 2006.
• He was the longest-serving legislator, representing the Puthuppally Assembly constituency from
1970 until his death.
Jane Birkin, inspiration for famous Hermes’ Birkin bag, passes away
• Jane Birkin, the actress and singer, passed away on 16 July 2023.
• She popularized the iconic "Birkin Bag," named after her, which is a luxury handbag made by
Hermès.
• She was born in London in 1946, the daughter of British actress Judy Campbell and Royal Navy
commander David Birkin.
• In 2001, Birkin was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
Veteran Marathi film actor Ravindra Mahajani passes away
• Veteran Marathi film actor Ravindra Mahajani has passed away.
• He was 74.
• Ravindra Mahajani mainly acted in Marathi, Hindi, and Gujarati films.
• He made his film debut with a 1975 Marathi film Zunj (झुंज) directed by veteran director V.
Shantaram. His other popular films included Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी) and Duniya Kari Salaam (दनिया करी
सलाम)
Milan Kundera, 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' author dies at 90
• Renowned author Milan Kundera, best known for his masterpiece 'The Unbearable Lightness of
Being,' has passed away at the age of 94.
• Milan Kundera garnered praise for his skill in portraying themes and characters that seamlessly
oscillated between the ordinary realities of everyday life and the profound realm of ideas.
• He died at home, in his Paris apartment
Luis Suárez, only Spanish man to win Ballon d'Or, passes away
• Luis Suárez Miramontes, the only Spanish man to win the Ballon d’Or, has passed away at the
age of 88.
• Suárez won the Ballon d’Or in 1960 and was runner-up in 1961 and 1964.
• He played on Spain’s team that won the 1964 European Championship.
• He won 3 Italian league titles and the European Cup in 1964-65 with Inter.
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• Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas has won the women’s Ballon d’Or twice.
Veteran US actor, Broadway star John Deyle passes away
• John Deyle, a veteran US actor, passed away on 8 July 2023 at the age of 68.
• He appeared in four Broadway musicals, including "Annie," "Camelot," "Footloose," and
"Urinetown."
• Deyle made his Broadway debut in March 1979 in the musical "Annie" and played Louis Howe,
Fred McCracken, and Bert Healy.
• He also worked in the 1980 Broadway revival of Lerner & Loewe's "Camelot,"
Major Bakhtawar Singh Brar passed away at the age of 109
• He was born on November 19, 1913, in a village in Faridkot district, Punjab.
• He served in the Faridkot State Forces and then joined the 6 Kumaon Regiment before retiring in
1963.
• He was one of the oldest veterans of the Indian Army and its Kumaon Regiment.
• He was born into a poor farmer family and went on to become one of the richest farmers in
Delano, California.
Renowned artist Vasudevan Namboothiri passes away in Malappuram
• He was born in Karuvattu Mana, a village in Malappuram district, Kerala.
• He started his career as a cartoonist and illustrator for various newspapers and magazines.
• He was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments in a private hospital in Malappuram
district.
• He was also a painter and sculptor, and his works have been exhibited in several galleries and
museums across India.
Former Punjab deputy speaker Bir Devinder Singh passes away
• Former Punjab assembly deputy speaker Bir Devinder Singh passes away
• He was elected MLA for the first time from Sirhind in 1980 on a Congress ticket.
• He later won from the Kharar assembly constituency in 2002.
• He served as the deputy speaker of the Vidhan Sabha between 2003 and 2004.
• He was expelled from the Congress in 2016 and joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) in 2019.
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, passes away
• Actor Alan Arkin, known for his wit and improvisation skills, has passed away on 30 June 2023.
• Arkin won a Tony Award for his performance in "Enter Laughing" and was nominated for an
Academy Award for "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming."
• Critics believe his best performance was in "Catch 22."
• He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Little Miss Sunshine."
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Odisha Naveen Patnaik becomes 2nd longest serving CM in India
• Naveen Patnaik became the second longest-serving chief minister in India, replacing Jyoti Basu.
• Pawan Kumar Chamling still holds the record of being the longest-serving Chief Minister in India.
• Patnaik took charge as the Chief Minister of Odisha on March 5, 2000, and holds the post for 23
years and 138 days.
• Mr Basu was the chief minister of West Bengal from June 21, 1977, to Nov 5, 2000.
Ajay Singh to acquire and revive India’s first private hill station
• Ajay Singh’s company Darwin Platform Infrastructure Ltd has won the bid to acquire and revive
India’s first private hill station
• The National Company Law Tribunal approved Darwin Platform’s Rs 1,814 crore resolution plan
for Lavasa
• The positive news on the future of the Pune-located private hill station comes nearly half a decade
after the insolvency resolution process was initiated
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launches ‘NMACC Bachpan'
• The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will present ‘NMACC BACHPAN’, a special celebration
designed for children between the ages of 2-14 years from July 20.
• ‘NMACC BACHPAN’ takes its inspiration from the learning and creativity of the growing up years,
a release said, adding that the celebration is in line with NMACC founder Nita Ambani’s vision of
promoting and preserving art and culture
Four Indian-origin leaders on 2023 Forbes' 100 richest self-made women
• 4 Indian-origin women, Jayshree Ullal and Indra Nooyi, Neerja Sethi, and Neha Narkhede, have
made it to the Forbes list of America's 100 most successful self-made women, with a combined
net worth of a whopping USD 4.06 billion.
• Building supply distributor Diane Hendricks, with a $15 billion net worth, retained the top spot for
the sixth year in a row.
S Jaishankar files nomination for Rajya Sabha elections from Gujrat
• S Jaishankar filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Gujarat.
• The term of three BJP Rajya Sabha members, including Jaishankar, will end on August 18.
• The last date for filing nominations is July 13 and the candidates can withdraw their nomination
till July 17.
• Polling will be held on July 24.
Maldivian FM Abdulla Shahid to be on official visit to India
• Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid will be on an official visit to India from 11th
July.
• According to the External Affairs Ministry, both Ministers will also witness the exchange of project
development agreements under Indian grant assistance.
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• Minister Shahid will also deliver the 43rd Sapru House Lecture at the Indian Council of World
Affairs in New Delhi.
Deepika Deshwal becomes first Indian girl address to UN thrice
• Deepika Deshwal became the first and youngest Indian girl to deliver a speech at the United
Nations headquarters in New York City.
• She was invited by the United Nations for the third time to deliver a speech on women's rights
and human rights.
• Deshwal has already etched her name in the Guinness Book of World Records for her selfless
public service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
IAU honours India's first professional meteor scientist Aswin Sekhar
• The International Astronomical Union has honored Aswin Sekhar by naming a minor planet after
him.
• The honor was conferred on him at the 2023 edition of the Asteroids Comets Meteors Conference,
in Arizona.
• Only 5 Indians -CV Raman and Subramanya Chandrasekhar; Srinivasa Ramanujan; Vikram
Sarabhai; and Manali Kallat Vainu Bappu, were conferred this honor before him.
Chhangte, Manisha named men's and women's AIFF Players of Year 23
• India and Mumbai City FC winger Lallianzuala Chhangte was named the AIFF Men's Footballer
of the Year, on the back of his impressive performance in the Indian Super League (ISL)
• The 26-year-old Mizoram player featured in 12 matches during the international season for India.
• Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women Player of the Year by the All India Football
Federation (AIFF)
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ISRO launches PSLV-C56 rocket carrying 7 Singaporean satellites
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on 30 July 2023, successfully launched its PSLV-
C56 rocket carrying 7 Singaporean satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
• DS-SAR carries a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload which allows it to provide all-weather
day and night coverage.
• This is the 58th flight of PSLV and 17th flight of PSLV in Core Alone configuration.
NASA, DARPA select Lockheed Martin to develop nuclear rocket engine
• Lockheed Martin has won a contract to build a nuclear thermal rocket engine that could speed
up space travel.
• NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have issued the contract,
which requires Lockheed Martin to first fly the engine by 2027.
• A nuclear-powered rocket would enable faster trips to Mars, making missions less complex and
safer for the crew.
AMU dept is nodal centre for ISRO-START programme
• The START program is an innovative online training initiative by ISRO, aimed at introducing
undergraduate and postgraduate science and technology students to the fascinating world of
space science and technology.
• The primary objective of the ISRO-START program is to nurture and produce skilled human
resources in the field of space science and technology.
"Worldcoin": Eye-scanning crypto project launched by OpenAI CEO
• Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, was launched with
the aim of redefining the digital identification process by offering users a World ID.
• With OpenAI working towards building 'responsible' AGI
• Its CEO appears to recognize the need for human privacy online, especially considering how
popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT have become.
Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launches the reusable Falcon 9 rocket
• SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern
California.
• According to the company, 15 satellites were carried to low-Earth orbit during the night’s mission.
• Starlink is an initiative by SpaceX’s satellite network which was designed to bring low-cost internet
service to rural/remote communities.
Meta partners with Microsoft for its latest AI model Llama-2
• Meta has announced the release of its open-source AI model Llama, which will be distributed by
Microsoft through its Azure cloud service.
• Llama 2 is an advanced version of the model that has undergone training on 40% more data
than its predecessor.
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• Amazon is offering access to Claude, an AI developed by the well-known startup Anthropic, in

addition to its lineup of Titan models.
PSLV-C56 to lift off with several satellites
• After Friday's spectacular start to the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, scientists at the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will back in Sriharikota for another important launch later
this month.
• The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle- C56 (PSLV-C56) mission is expected to lift off from the Satish
Dhawan Space Centre.
• ISRO will be using a "core alone" variant of the PSLV for this mission.
Study finds origination of genes for learning and memory
• A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the
genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviors originated around
650 million years ago.
• The findings were published in Nature Communications.
• Monoamines like serotonin, dopamine, and adrenaline act as neuromodulators in the nervous
system.
Google has released a new AI-based notes app called NotebookLM
• Google has released a new AI-based notes app called NotebookLM,
• This is aimed at helping people learn faster.
• The app uses a powerful language model to analyze and summarize content, generate ideas, and
answer questions.
• It is currently only available for Google Docs and limited to users in the US.
Tata Group set to become India's iPhone maker
• Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, is close to an agreement to acquire an Apple Inc.
supplier’s factory as soon as August, marking the first time a local company would move into the
assembly of iPhones, according to people familiar with the matter.
• An Indian company making iPhones could prove a significant boost for the efforts to challenge
China’s status as the factory of the world.
IIT Guwahati researchers develop AI-based model for knee X ray
• This AI-based model can be used to detect the severity level of the disease and assist medical
practitioners remotely for a more accurate diagnosis.
• Knee osteoarthritis has a prevalence of 28% in the country and there is no possible cure for the
condition except total joint replacement at an advanced stage hence an early diagnosis is
essential for pain management and behavioral corrections.
China launches its own computer operating system, OpenKylin
• China launched the country’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS) named as
OpenKylin 1.0 to create an independent software system.
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• The OpenKylin system has been developed with the contribution of various companies and
organizations.
• Several Chinese Companies are currently working on creating operating systems that can replace
Microsoft’s Windows and Apple MacOS.
ISRO announces to fully transfer SSLV to private sector
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
(SSLV) to the private sector.
• The SSLV is a mini-rocket that can put satellites weighing up to 500 kg in a low-earth orbit.
• The SSLV targets nano and micro-satellites, offering on-demand launch services.
• The SSLV injected three satellites into a 450-km circular orbit in its successful launch.
India to launch Chandrayaan 3 moon lander and rover on July 14
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the moon mission Chandrayaan-
3 will be launched on July 14, 2023.
• Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability
in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
• The mission carries scientific instruments to study the elemental composition in the vicinity of the
landing site.
Instagram launches Twitter-like social networking app called Threads
• Instagram has launched a new social networking app called Threads.
• It competes with Twitter and offers many of the same features, including posting text-focused
updates along with images and videos.
• The Threads app has been launched in 100 countries worldwide, and it can be used on Android
and iOS smartphones.
Telangana cops to deploy new cybercrime tool developed by IIT-Kanpur
• The Telangana Police will soon be deploying a new cybercrime tool developed by the Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
• The tool, called "CyberDrishti", is designed to help police investigate cybercrimes more effectively.
• CyberDrishti uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze large amounts of data and identify patterns
that may indicate a cybercrime.
Europe's Euclid space satellite launched to explore 'dark matter'
• Europe's Euclid space telescope was launched on 1 July 2023.
• The Euclid telescope, named after the Greek mathematician, will explore the dark universe using
a wide-angle telescope to survey galaxies as far away as 10 billion light-years from Earth.
• The Euclid mission aims to explore the evolution of dark matter and dark energy, which scientists
say account for 95% of the known universe.
NASA's James Webb spots earliest strands of cosmic web
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• NASA scientists have identified the earliest strands of the Cosmic web that existed 830 million
years after the big bang.
• The 'cosmic web' originated as tenuous and became more distinct over time.
• The thread-like arrangement of 10 galaxies existed just 830 million years after the big bang
• The discovery was made from the ASPIRE project.
Australia approves narcotic drugs MDMA, magic mushroom for medical use
• Australia has allowed the use of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and magic
mushrooms for the medical treatment of certain mental health conditions.
• These drugs are also called ecstasy and psilocybin and will be up for medical prescription from
July 1.
• Use of these drugs for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and other types of
depression will begin on July 1.
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World No.1 Iga Swiatek defeats Laura Siegemund to win WTA Title
• World No.1 Iga Swiatek claimed her fourth title of the season with a 6-0, 6-1 win defeating Laura
Siegemund in the final of the BNP Paribas Warsaw Open.
• Swiatek won the match and added it to her 15th career title.
• This season is turning out great for Swiatek as she already won Doha, Stuttgart, and Roland
Garros.
Compound mixed team of Pragati and Aman snares the gold medal
• The Indian compound mixed team, comprising Pragati and Aman Saini, won the gold medal in
the World University Games in Chengdu.
• Apart from the gold, Indian archers collected silver and two bronze medals to bag four medals in
team events.
• Pragati and Saini rallied to beat Korea 157-156 in the final.
Siddhanta Gogoi crowned 61kg junior Asian champion
• Siddhanta Gogoi clinched the men's 61kg junior title while Gyaneshwari Yadav and Koyel Bar
secured silver medals in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting
Championships.
• The 19-year-old Siddhanta lifted 265kg (116kg+149kg) to give hosts India their first gold medal of
the ongoing edition.
• Another Phillippine lifter Jhodie Peralta won the gold 160kg (73 kg+87 kg).
India bags six medals including four Golds at World University Games
• Indian shooters and archers bagged six medals including four golds at the World University
Games in Chengdu, China.
• Shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Arjun Babuta joined forces
to outclass local favourites China to win the 10m air rifle men’s team gold.
• Aishwary also secured gold in the 10m air rifle men’s individual event.
Taylor Fritz wins the Atlanta Open for his sixth career ATP Tour title
• Taylor Fritz won his sixth career title Sunday, beating Aleksandar Vukic of Australia 7-5, 6-7, 6-4
at the Atlanta Open 2023.
• This is his second victory of the season on hard courts, after the Delray Beach title in February
2023.
• Taylor Fritz is an American professional tennis player.
• He has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals
(ATP).
Alexei Popyrin beats Wawrinka in Croatia Open final 2023
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• Alexei Popyrin clinched the Croatia Open 2023 title after winning the final against Stan Wawrinka
on 30 July 2023 in Umag, Croatia at the ATP 250. Popyrin defeated the 16-time tour-level
champion Wawrinka with 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 sets.
• Alexei Popyrin is an Australian professional tennis player. Popyrin has a career-high ATP singles
ranking of No. 59.
Indian women's hockey team wins 100th Anniversary SHF tournament
• The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation -
International Tournament (Torneo del Centenario) with a 3-0 victory over hosts Spain.
• The Torneo del Centenario is being played to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Real
Federacion Espanola de Hockey - the Spanish hockey federation.
• The Indian women’s team was led by goalkeeper Savita Punia.
Kishore Jena bags gold medal in Sri Lanka National Athletics meet
• Indian athlete Kishore Jena won gold in the men's javelin throw at Sri Lanka National Athletics
meet with a personal best throw of 84.38m.
• Shivpal Singh secured silver in the same event with the best throw of 77.36m.
• Jena had previously won gold at the Lebanon Athletics Championships 2023 in Beirut with a
distance of 78.96m.
• Shivpal Singh won the silver medal with a 73.34m throw.
Sports Min inaugurates Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and
Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in India for the first time.
• More than 30 Indian weightlifters are participating including Khelo India Athletes who won 61
medals at the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships.
• Over 15 nations from the Asian region are participating in the event.
Aditya Samant becomes India’s 83rd Grandmaster
• Aditya is the third Indian to achieve their final GM norm at the Biel Chess tournament.
• In 2021, Harshit Raja earned his 3rd GM-norm at the event while last year, Pranav Anand had
done the same in Biel.
• The Maharashtra player had earned his first norm to become a grandmaster at the Abu Dhabi
Masters last year in August.
Syazrul Ezat Idrus becomes first to claim elusive seven wicket
• Malaysia seamer Syazrul Ezat Idrus on Wednesday scripted history in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
2024 Asia Regional Qualifier B tournament, becoming the first player to record a seven-wicket
haul in a Men's T20I game
• Idrus dismantled China's batting set-up to end with the figure of 7-8
• Riding on his stellar showing with the ball, his team posted a comfortable 8-wicket victory at
Bayuemas Oval
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India finish 2nd on medal tally at ISSF World Championship in S. Korea

• India finished 2nd on the medal tally at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships in
Changwon, South Korea.
• The championships saw 90 Indian shooters compete in the under-21 age category.
• Indian shooters won 17 medals, including 6 golds, 6 silvers, and 5 bronzes.
• Abhinav Shaw and Kamaljeet won 2 gold medals each.
• Sainyam won 3 medals, including gold in the 10m air pistol women's event.
Kamaljeet Clinches Gold Medal in Men’s 50 metre Pistol Event
• India's Kamaljeet clinched Gold Medal in Men’s individual 50-meter Pistol Event at ISSF Junior
Shooting World Championship 2023 at Changwon Shooting Range, Korea.
• India went in with a strong contingent of 90 shooters in the tournament and bagged 17 medals
including 6 Golds, 6 Silvers, and 5 Bronzes.
• Over 550 shooters from 44 countries participated in the Championships.
ICC announces 1st ever umpire education course for aspiring officials
• International Cricket Council (ICC) on 24 July 2023, announced the release of its first-ever
education course for aspiring Match Officials - the ICC Umpire Foundation Certificate.
• The course is designed to introduce learners to the basic fundamentals of umpiring.
• The course is completely free to access and delivered entirely online through a micro-learning
approach.
Tripura's Asmita Dey wins gold at Junior Asian Judo Championships 2023
• Asmita Dey won the gold medal in the Junior Asia Cup Judo Championship in Macau, China.
• She competed in the women's 48 kg category against opponents from 27 different countries.
• The Judo Asian Championship is organized by the Judo Union of Asia.
• The men's tournament began in 1966 and was held approximately every four years, until 1991.
China's Zheng Qinwen beats Jasmine Paolini to win Palermo Open 2023
• Zheng Qinwen secured her first career title with a comeback victory over Jasmine Paolini in the
Palermo Ladies Open 2023 final.
• Ranked No.26, Zheng became the 11th Chinese woman to win a WTA singles title.
• This win marks Zheng's first WTA 250 championship.
• Palermo Ladies Open, is a women's tennis tournament in Palermo, Italy that is played on outdoor
clay courts at the Country Time Club.
Indian women's Softball team take part for first time in Asian Games
• The Softball Association of India (SBAI) unveiled a 16-member Indian women's team, which will
compete at the Asian Games in Hangzhou to begin on 23rd September.
• Softball has been included in the continental event for the first time.
• There is one standby and three reserves, who were chosen after trials for the probable list.
Max Verstappen clinches Hungarian GP
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• Red Bull's Max Verstappen stormed to victory over Lando Norris and Sergio Perez with another
commanding performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
• With the victory the reigning double world champion clinched his seventh straight victory and the
Red Bull their 12th in a row – beating McLaren’s long-standing record.
Andrey Rublev downs Casper Ruud to clinch Nordea Open title
• Andrey Rublev grabbed his second tour-level crown of the season as he overcame top seed
Casper Ruud 7-6(3), 6-0 in the Nordea Open final.
• In a match that lasted an hour and 33 minutes, the second seed, who only dropped one set to win
the title, played Ruud with good shots.
Sumit Nagal wins Tampere Open 2023, his fourth ATP Challenger title
• Sumit Nagal clinched the ATP Challenger men’s singles title after winning the final of the Tampere
Open 2023 in Finland.
• It was the Indian tennis player’s fourth ATP Challenger Tour title.
• Sumit Nagal won the Garden Open in Rome in April, winning a title after four years.
D Gukesh reaches 11th in live World ranking
• GM Gukesh D is expected to be the youngest player to have a published rating of 2750 in history
when the next FIDE rating list comes out in 11 days (when he will be 17.17 years old)
• At 17 years, one month, and 21 days, Gukesh is the world number-11 on the live rating list and
Indian number two.
• Gukesh earned his grandmaster title in 2019.
• In July 2022, he achieved a live rating of 2700.
Rakesh & Sarita win India's 1st gold at World Para Archery Tournament
• Indian para-archers won three medals at the World Archery Para Championships 2023 and
secured six quota places for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
• Sarita and Rakesh Kumar won India's first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Para
Championships in the compound mixed team open event.
• Sheetal Devi won a silver medal in the women's compound, becoming the first female armless
archer to do so.
Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket
• Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne has retired from international cricket after a 13-year
career.
• He played 44 Tests, 127 ODIs and 26 T20Is after making his international debut in 2010.
• He was part of three T20 World Cup campaigns, including Sri Lanka's win in 2014, and played two
ODI World Cups.
• His last international match was the Test against India in Bengaluru in March 2022.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinch Korea Open 2023
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• Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Korea Open 2023 title in men's
doubles badminton.
• They defeated world no.1 Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.
• This is the third Super 500 title of their career so far after Thailand Open 2019 and Yonex Sunrise
India Open 2022.
• They also won the Swiss Open 2023 and the Indonesia Open 2023.
Minerva Academy becomes first Indian club to win Gothia Cup in Sweden
• Minerva Academy Football Club became the first Indian club to win the Gothia Cup in Sweden.
• The tournament is the world's largest and most international youth football tournament with 1700
teams.
• The Gothia Cup is owned by BK Hacken, a top Sweden football club.
• The first-ever edition of the tournament was held in 1975.
• In total, 4500 games were played on 110 pitches during the tournament.
Virat Kohli becomes 5th highest run-scorer in international cricket
• Virat Kohli has surpassed South Africa’s Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in
• Kohli achieved this during India’s second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain.
• As of now, Virat has 25,548 runs to his name in 559 innings of 500 matches.
• He has a batting average of 53.67 and has scored 76 centuries and 132 fifties.
Virat Kohli becomes 10th cricketer to play 500 international matches

• Kohli became only the 10th cricketer to make 500 international appearances during the final Test
match against West Indies on 21 July 2023 at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain.
• Kohli also became the fourth Indian to join this list, with the other three being Sachin Tendulkar,
Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni.
• His career includes 274 ODIs, 115 T20Is, and 111 Test matches.
England's Stuart Broad becomes second pace bowler to take 600 wickets
• 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.
AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF), after consultations with its competition committee, has
decided to introduce a U-20 national championship for men.
• The tournament, to be played annually, will be known as the U-20 National Football
Championship. The inaugural championship will be staged in January-February 2024.
Indian football team 99th in FIFA rankings, best since 2018
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• The Indian men's football team has moved up one spot to rank 99th in the latest FIFA Men's
Football Rankings, released on 20 July 2023.
• It is India's best position in five years in FIFA Rankings.
• India recently won their ninth SAFF Championship title in a penalty shootout against Kuwait.
• India had also won their second Intercontinental Cup title by defeating Lebanon 2-0 in the title
clash.
Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023 mascot 'Bomman' unveiled in Chennai
• Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu,
unveiled the mascot for the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan
Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
• The mascot, named "Bomman," is inspired by the story of the indigenous couple Bomman and
Bellie who have cared for orphaned elephants in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
Harmehar Singh Lally, Sanjana Sood win silver medal in ISSF JWC
• In shooting, India bagged one silver to stay in the second position of the medal tally on Day 4 of
the ISSF Junior World Championships, in Changwon, Korea.
• Harmehar Singh Lally and Sanjana Sood won a silver medal in the skeet mixed team event.
• With that medal, India stayed in second place on the medals table with four gold, four silver and
three bronze medals.
Indian Surf Team wins bronze medal at Asian Surfing Championship
• Indian Surf Team won the bronze medal at the Asian Surfing Championship, held at Thulisdhoo
Island in Maldives.
• 18 countries from Asia took part in this championship.
• The Surfing Federation of India sent a team comprising 4 senior Surfers in the men’s category
and 2 Surfers in the Under 18 category. 5 out of the 6 Surfers were from Tamilnadu.
Aruna Tanwar bags three gold medals in Taekwondo Championships
• Paralympian Aruna Tanwar added another feather to her cap by securing three gold medals in
three Taekwondo championships held on three consecutive days in Australia.
• Currently ranked world number 4, Aruna Tanwar bagged three gold medals at Australia Open
Para Taekwondo Championship, President Cup Para Taekwondo Championship and Oceania
Para Taekwondo Championship held in Australia.
Prithviraj Tondaiman bags Bronze medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup
• In shooting, India shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman bagged the bronze medal in the men’s trap event
at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy.
• Prithviraj Tondaiman’s bronze was India’s only medal at the Lonato shooting meet. This was his
second individual ISSF World Cup medal, having won a bronze in Doha in March.
• Prithviraj Tondaiman finished third in the final with 34 points.
Ajeet Singh clinches gold medal in finals of Men’s javelin Throe
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• In Para Athletics, Ajeet Singh has clinched the gold medal in the finals of the Men’s javelin throw
F46 in the ongoing Championships in Paris.
• He pulled out a throw of 65.41 and finished on top of the tree. He broke the championship record,
which was earlier held by Chunliang Guo of China with a throw of 61.89.
• Another countryman, Rinku won the silver medal with a best throw of 65.38.
Satwik breaks world record for fastest badminton hit with 565-kmph
• India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has broken the world record
for the fastest badminton hit by a male with a 565-kmph smash.
• Sports equipment manufacturing firm Yonex stated that Satwik
attempted the world record on April 14, 2023 in Japan.
• The previous world record (493 kmph) was achieved by
Malaysian badminton player Tan Boon Heong in 2013.
Ajeet Singh clinches gold in Men’s javelin throw in Para Athletics
• Ajeet Singh won the gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 event at the Para Athletics
Championships in Paris.
• He broke the championship record with a throw of 65.41, while his countryman Rinku won the
silver medal with a best throw of 65.38.
• Sri Lanka's Dinesh Priyantha Herath finished joint second with Rinku.
• India's Sundar Singh Gujjar bagged the fourth position with a throw of 61.81.
Keerthana upstages Anupama for World U-21 snooker title
• Keerthana Pandian defeated fellow Indian Anupama Ramachandran in the final to emerge as
the IBSF World under-21 women's snooker champion at Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
• Third seed Keerthana edged out top seed Anupama.
Asian Athletics Championships: India finish 3rd behind China and Japan
• India finished 3rd in the medal table at the Asian Athletics Championships 2023 with 27 medals,
including 6 Golds. India finished behind Japan and China.
• India won 13 medals on the final day of the championship in Thailand
Karman Kaur Thandi signs off with runners-up place in Saskatoon
• India's Karman Kaur Thandi and her women's doubles partner Canadian Stacey Fung finished
runners-up at the ITF W60 Saskatoon Challenger tennis tournament
• The Indo-Canadian combination had earlier defeated Savanna Ly-Nguyen of Vietnam and
Martina Okalova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-2 in Round 1, before stunning top seeds Victoria Hu of USA
and Renata Zarazua of Mexico 7-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.
Shubham Bisla, Sainyam win gold at ISSF world championship 2023
• Indian shooters Shubham Bisla and Sainyam won gold medals in the 10m air pistol for men and
women respectively at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2023.
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• The junior shooting world championships are being held at Changwon Shooting Range, Republic
of Korea.
• India's contingent of 90 shooters for the 2023 junior world championships is the largest.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets, wins maiden Wimbledon
• Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon 2023, winning his 1st title at the
tournament and his second Grand Slam trophy overall.
• The 20-year-old Spaniard became the third-youngest male champion at Wimbledon in the Open
era.
• The age gap between him and Djokovic is the widest in any men's Slam final since 1974.
• The match lasted more than 4 1/2 hours and Alcaraz won a 32-points.
Mirabai to lead India's contingent at World Weightlifting Championship
• Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will lead a five-member Indian team at the World Weightlifting
Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The event will be held from September 4 to 17 and will serve as a qualifying event for the 2024
Paris Olympics.
• Chanu, a two-time world championships medalist, will be competing in the women's 49 kg
category and aiming for gold.
Ravichandran Ashwin becomes second highest wicket-taker for India
• Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-highest wicket-taker for India in international
cricket, surpassing Harbhajan Singh.
• Ashwin has 709 wickets in 271 international matches, with 27 four-wicket hauls, 34 five-wicket
hauls, and 8 ten-wicket hauls in international cricket.
• India's best bowler in international cricket is Anil Kumble, who has taken 953 wickets in 401
matches.
UP's Parul Chaudhary wins gold in women's 3000m steeplechase
• Parul Chaudhary won gold in the women’s 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Athletics
Championships.
• She had previously secured a bronze in the 5000m race in 2019 but missed the podium twice in
the 3000m steeplechase.
• Shaili Singh won silver in the women's long jump with a leap of 6.54 meters.
• Sumire Hata of Japan won gold in the women's long jump with a personal best of 6.97m.
Jyothi wins India's first gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023
• Jyothi Yarraji won the gold medal in the 100m hurdles event at the Asian Athletics Championship
in Bangkok, Thailand, becoming the first Indian to do so.
• Yarraji clocked a time of 13.09s in the final to win the gold.
• With this victory, Yarraji has now qualified for the World Championships.
• She was also the only Indian woman in history to clock a time below 13 seconds in this event.
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India's Nishad Kumar clinches silver in Men's High Jump event

• India's Nishad Kumar has clinched a silver medal in the ongoing Para Athletics World
Championships 2023 in Paris.
• Nishad bagged this medal in the High Jump T47 Event.
• With this win, Nishad became the second athlete to grab a medal at this event.
• The top-four ranked athletes at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in each individual
medal event qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
India’s top table tennis league UTT tournament will held in Pune
• India’s top table tennis league Ultimate Table Tennis tournament is being organized at the Shiv
Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India after
a gap of four years.
• The league round-robin will be held between the 13th and the 27th of July.
• The semifinals will be held on the 28 and the 29th of July and the final will be held on the 30th of
July.
Ashwin becomes first Indian bowler to dismiss father and son
• Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare distinction of getting the wickets
of both father and son in his illustrious Test career when he dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul
on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies.
• He had dismissed Tagenarine's father Shivnarine Chanderpaul during his maiden appearance in
the longest format.
Ganemat Sekhon sets national record at ISSF World Cup Lonato 2023
• Ganemat Sekhon set a new national record in the women's skeet qualifying round at the ISSF
World Cup Shotgun Lonato 2023.
• Ganemat had a perfect round of 25 but finished in seventh place, missing out on a place in the
final.
• Dania Jo Vizzi of the USA claimed the sixth and final spot with a score of 121.
• This event was part of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifying event.
Abhishek Pal wins bronze at Asian Athletics Championships in 1000 m
• Abhishek Pal won bronze in the men's 10,000-meter event at the Asian Athletics Championships
2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.
• This is Abhishek's first medal at a major competition.
• Ren Tazawa of Japan took first place in the 10,000-meter event with a record of 29:18.44.
• Gulveer Singh of India came in fifth place overall among the 16 competitors with a time of
29:53.69.
Praveen Kumar wins bronze in Para Athletics Worlds
• India's Praveen Kumar won a bronze in the men's high jump T64 event in the World Para Athletics
Championships here to book a 2024 Paris Paralympics quota.
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• The 20-year-old Kumar produced a season's best effort of 2.01m to finish third behind Lepiato
Maciej (2.05m) of Poland and Broom-Edwards Jonathan (2.05m) of Great Britain.
• Kumar's medal is the first for India in the championships.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Ashleigh Gardner named ICC Players of the Month
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month
awards for June 2023.
• The ICC Men’s Player of the Month award goes to Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, who
successfully qualified for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
• The ICC Women’s Player of the Month prize goes to Australia’s all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner,
making her the first to win three awards.
Tamil Nadu’s Selva Prabhu selected as Asia’s Best Junior Athlete
• Tamil Nadu’s Selva Prabhu has been selected as Asia’s Under-20 Male Athlete of the Year
• In the recent Under-20 World Athletics Championships, Selvaprabu created history by winning a
silver medal in triple jump
• Subsequently, he has been recognized as the best athlete in Asia
• The Asian Athletics Association will honor Selva Prabhu with an award at a ceremony to be held
in Bangkok
Para-shooter Rudransh creates world record on way to pistol gold
• India para-shooters Rudransh Khandelwal and Nihal Singh won the gold and silver respectively
in the P4 Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup.
• Rudransh broke the world record of Khel Ratna awardee Manish Narwal, who won gold at the
2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
• Nihal was the leader at the end of the qualification round, while Rudransh was fifth.
Lord Hanuman is official mascot of Asian Athletics Championships
• 'Lord Hanuman', one of the most revered Gods in India, will be the official mascot of the Asian
Athletics Championships starting in Thailand.
• The event is being held on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the continental governing
body.
• The 25th Asian Athletics Championships 2023 logo indicates the athletes participating in the
games, skills, and teamwork of athletes.
Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open
• Lakshya Sen saved four game points in the second after taking the first to claim the Canada
Open Super 500 at Calgary.
• The six straight points he scored to win the championship showed the mental stranglehold he
held over Chinese Li Shifeng throughout the game.
• Lakshya Sen went on to win his second Super 500 title of his career after the India Open, beating
the reigning All-England champion.
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Parth Salunkhe becomes first Indian to win Youth World Championship

• Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at the Youth
World Championships as India finished with their highest-ever tally of 11 medals.
• The 19-year-old from Satara in Maharashtra provided the perfect icing on the cake by defeating
a Korean in the Under-21 men's recurve individual final, in Limerick, Ireland last night.
Max Verstappen wins British Grand Prix
• Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris came in
the second position followed by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in the third.
• McLaren drivers also put up an incredible performance.
• British driver Lando Norris finished the race in the second position and teammate Oscar Piastri
concluded the race in the fourth position.
Gukesh D beats 5 time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand
• Gukesh D recorded his first win against former world champion Vishwanathan Anand at the
SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Tournament 2023.
• The pair played a memorable match in the eighth round of the rapid event, with Gukesh D edging
out Anand in a 40-move battle.
• Gukesh achieved the title of grandmaster in 2019 at age 12 and is currently the thirteenth-best
active player in the world.
Madhya Pradesh clinches 13th Hockey India Junior Women Championship
• Hockey Madhya Pradesh won the 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2023,
beating Hockey Jharkhand 1-0 in the final.
• Hockey Haryana defeated Chhattisgarh Hockey 12-2 in the Bronze Medal match.
• Sukhpreet Kaur was the top scorer for Hockey Haryana in the Bronze Medal match, scoring four
goals.
• Kanika Siwach scored a hat-trick for Hockey Haryana in the Bronze Medal match.
Netherlands men team wins second FIH Hockey Pro League title
• Netherlands men's team finish their season four campaign with 35 points, making them
champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 season.
• The Netherlands becomes the first team in the men’s competition to win a second title.
• The Indian men’s hockey team finished fourth in the FIH Pro League 2022-23.
• The Men's FIH Pro League is an international men's field hockey competition.
India compound women archers win U-18, U-21 gold medals in WYC
• India's women compound archers showcased their dominance at the World Youth
Championships in Limerick, Ireland.
• The U-18 and U-21 women's teams secured gold medals, marking India's third gold in the
competition
• In the U-18 category, Aishwarya Sharma, Aditi Swami, and Ekta Rani formed a formidable team.
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• Olivia Dean, Liko Arreola, and Leann Drake put up a tough fight.
Tamim Iqbal announces his retirement from international cricket
• Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket.
• He made his ODI debut in February 2007 and ends his limited-overs career with the most ODI
runs (8313) and hundreds (14) for Bangladesh.
• Tamim is the third-highest run-scorer in ODIs among active players, behind Virat Kohli and Rohit
Sharma.
• Tamim scored 5134 runs in Tests with 10 centuries in 70 matches.
India continue to be No. 1 in Test ranking
• The Indian team, which lost the World Test Championship final to Australia last month, continues
to hold on to its top spot.
• Team India and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin remained number one in the latest ICC Test
Rankings even as New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson replaced Joe Root as the top-ranked
batter.
• Ashwin also held on to his world No 1 spot among bowlers.
Indian pair Priyansh & Avneet Kaur win gold medal
• Indian archers Priyansh and Avneet Kaur won gold in the junior mixed team compound event,
defeating Israel in the final of the World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland.
• It was a nail-biting contest wherein the Indian players beat Israel.
• The World Archery Youth Championships event is taking place at the University of Limerick in the
west of Ireland from July 3 to 9.
Brazil legend Marta confirms Women's World Cup farewell
• Brazil forward Marta said she is preparing for a sixth Women's World Cup and confirmed the
tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be her last.
• The 37-year-old made her World Cup debut in 2003 and is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 117
goals.
• She has won the Copa America three times but is yet to lift the World Cup.
Parth Salunkhe tops the Ranking round of the World Archery Youth Champ
• Parth Salunkhe continued his good form this year to top the ranking round ahead of the World
Youth Championships in the recurve men’s under-21 individual category in Ireland.
• India enjoyed a solid day at the World Youth Championships as several Indians finished in the
top 10.
• Parth Salunkhe, who won a silver medal in the senior Singapore Asia Cup Leg 3 competition in
June, topped the ranking
Gujarat's Aryan Nehra Sets Another National Record
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• Asian Games-bound swimmer Aryan Nehra broke yet another national record en route to his
gold-winning performance in the men’s 800m freestyle event at the national swimming
championships.
• Aryan breached the Asian Games qualifying standard for the second time this year by clocking
8:01.81.
• He has also breached the 1500m freestyle qualification time.
37th Sailing Week & Laser National Championship takes off in Hyderabad
• The 37th Hyderabad Sailing Week and Laser National Championship has taken off under the
aegis of EME Sailing Association (EMESA), Laser Class Association of India, and Secunderabad
Sailing Club at Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad.
• The Hyderabad Sailing Week is conducted every year at the Hussain Sagar Lake and the National
Laser Championship serves as a trial event for the Asian Games.
Rujuta Khade steals the show, breaks 20 year old national record
• Rujuta Khade made a remarkable performance at the national swimming championships.
• She broke a 20-year-old record while Aryan Nehra continued his streak of breaking records.
• Nina Venkatesh from Karnataka secured the bronze medal with a time of 26.73 seconds. Rujuta
surpassed the previous national record of 26.61 seconds held by Shikha Tandon since 2003.
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022
• India added 664 animal species to its faunal database in the year 2022. These comprise 467 new
species and 197 new records [species found in India for the first time].
• The country also added 339 new plant taxa – 186 taxa that are new to science and 153 taxa as
new distributional records from the country in 2022.
India beat Kuwait in penalty shootout to win 9th SAFF Championship
• India defeated Kuwait by 5-4 in the penalty shootout of the final of the South Asian Football
Federation (SAFF) Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on 4 July 2023.
• This was the second time India won in the penalty shootout.
• Chhangte was named AIFF Men's Player of the Year on 4 July 2023.
• Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan scored for India in the penalty shootout.
Athapaththu becomes first Sri Lankan batter to top women's ODI batting
• Chamari Athapaththu has become the first Sri Lankan batter to top the ICC Women's ODI Batting
Rankings.
• She achieved the feat after scoring 108 not out in the first ODI against Pakistan on July 1, 2023.
• Athapaththu displaced Australia's Beth Mooney from the top spot.
• Athapaththu is the first Sri Lankan to top the ODI batting rankings in any format.
Rajendra R wins FMSCI Reise INRSC (2W) South Zone round
• Rajendra R of Team TVS Racing won the FMSCI Reise INRSC (2W) South Zone round.
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• He finished the race with a time of 7:33.59 seconds, ahead of Deepak Ravikumar of Team Honda
Racing India and R. Ananthakrishnan of Team TVS Racing.
• The race was held at the Sarjapur Off-Road Track in Bengaluru.
• The next round of the FMSCI Reise INRSC (2W) Championship will be held in Pune on July 24.
Sri Lanka qualify for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023
• Sri Lanka qualifies for the 2023 Cricket World Cup after crushing Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a
qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe.
• Sri Lanka has won all six games in the qualifying tournament.
• Zimbabwe missed out on the last World Cup in 2019 for the first time since it started playing at
the tournament in 1983.
• Scotland also missed 2019 and last played at the World Cup in 2015.
Yuki Bhambri wins career's 1st ATP Tour tennis title at Mallorca Open
• Indian tennis player, Yuki Bhambri won his first ATP Tour title in the Mallorca Open 2023 men's
doubles final.
• Bhambri partnered with South Africa's Lloyd Harris to beat Robin Haase and Philipp Oswald in
the final.
• Bhambri and Myneni also won their first Grand Slam match at the French Open 2023.
• Yuki Bhambri is a former junior world No. 1 in singles.
Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix 2023
• Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix, the 10th round of the 2023 Formula 1
World Championship.
• Max Verstappen won his seventh race out of nine in the Austrian Grand Prix.
• This victory was Verstappen's fifth successive win of the season.
• Charles Leclerc finished second, earning Ferrari their 800th podium finish.
• Perez finishes third in a race with many-time penalties.
Olympian Manna Patel breaks record in women's 100 m backstroke event
• Swimmer Manna Patel broke the national record in the women's 100m backstroke event at the
ongoing National Swimming Championships in Patiala
• Patel clocked 59.99 seconds to finish first in the event, breaking the previous record of 60.23
seconds set by Shikha Tandon in 2019
• The 23-year-old swimmer is also a two-time Olympian, having represented India at the Rio 2016
and Tokyo 2020 Games
Triveni Continental Kings crowned champions of Global Chess League
• Triveni Continental Kings were crowned champions of the inaugural Global Chess League after
defeating Mumba Masters 2-0 in the final
• The Kings finished the league stage with 15 points, two points ahead of Mumba Masters
• The final was played in a best-of-three format, with each team playing two rapid games
• The Kings won the first rapid game, with Levon Aronian defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
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Haryana wins 6th youth Women’s National Boxing Championships

• Haryana won the 6th Youth Women's National Boxing Championships, which concluded in
Bhopal
• Haryana finished with a total of 13 medals, including five gold, four silver, and four bronze
• Maharashtra finished second with 10 medals, including four gold, three silver, and three bronze
• Punjab finished third with seven medals, including two gold, two silver, and three bronze
West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup 2023 for first time
• West Indies cricket team, on 2 July 2023, failed to qualify for the Cricket World Cup 2023 for the
first time in their history after losing to Scotland.
• West Indies won the first two editions of the men's 50-over cricket World Cup in 1975 and 1979.
• West Indies lost to the Netherlands in a Super Over in which their opponents scored a record 30.
BCCI announces Dream11 as new lead sponsor for Team India
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) signed a three-year sponsorship deal with fantasy
sports gaming platform Dream11 on 1 July 2023.
• From now on, Dream11 will be the lead sponsor of the Indian team.
• Dream11 will be seen on Team India jerseys starting from the Test series against the West Indies,
the team’s first assignment in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
Shreyanka Patil becomes first player to be signed up for Women's CPL
• Shreyanka Patil has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the
Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).
• She is also the first Indian player to be offered a contract in an overseas league before making
her international debut.
• Patil has been selected for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the WCPL, which will be held from 31
August to 10 September.
Olympian Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League 2023
• Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra obtained the top spot in Lausanne Diamond League 2023
with a best throw of 87.66 m.
• Chopra won his first Diamond League Trophy when he won the Lausanne League in August 2022.
• He went on to win the Diamond League Trophy in the final in 2022.
• The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist had won the Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 5 with
a throw of 88.67 meters.
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Current Affairs | August 2023
Table of Content
Committees and Recommendations Current Affairs ...................................................... 21
Days and Events Current Affairs ........................................................................................33
Science and Technology Current Affairs ..........................................................................83
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"Thiruonam", the most auspicious day of Onam was celebrated in Kerela
• Keralalites across the globe is celebrating "Thiruonam", the 10th and the most auspicious day
of Onam, the biggest cultural festival of the State.
• Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, symbolises prosperity, secularism,and harmony.
• Irrespective of religion, Keralites celebrate the festival welcoming the visit of the righteous and
mythical king Mahabali,in the memory of good old days.
President of India to inaugurate "Festival of Libraries 2023" on 5 Aug
• The Ministry of Culture is organizing the “Festival of Libraries 2023”, held on the 5th - 6th August
2023 in New Delhi.
• President of India Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the two-day festival.
• The festival will also highlight iconic libraries from across the world in order to initiate a
conversation on the modernization and digitization of libraries in India.
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Ravi Kannan won Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023.
• Oncologist Ravi Kannan, a recipient of India’s fourth-highest civilian award Padma Shri and the
director of Assam’s Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), has been named one
of the four winners of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel prize.
• Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Kannan for winning the prestigious award
Satyajit Majumdar honoured with Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023
• Mumbai Professor Satyajit Majumdar, dean of School of Management and Labour Studies from
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), will receive the ‘Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023 for
Entrepreneurship Trainer, Educator and Mentor’for his work in promoting and strengthening
entrepreneurship in India.
• Dr Patel is widely acknowledged as the Father of Entrepreneurship Movement in India.
Manoj Bubna Recognized as 'Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2023'
• N7 – The Nitrogen Platform's CEO Manoj Bubna has been conferred the prestigious 'Entrepreneur
of the Year 2023' award by the renowned 'Entrepreneur India' business magazine.
• Manoj Bubna, a trailblazing entrepreneur known for his innovative thinking and transformative
approach.
• He is the brain behind N7 - The Nitrogen Platform, a cutting-edge AI/ML technology.
Parmeet Singh Sood felicitated at "ET Leadership Excellence Awards"
• The Economic Times honored the achievements of leaders and change-makers who have made
significant contributions in their respective fields.
• Parmeet Singh Sood, Managing Director of Climax Overseas Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the
“Excellence in Manufacturing Of Automobile Parts” and felicitated by the well-known Bollywood
actress Rakul Preet Singh along with Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva.
Tirupathur District Achieves Elite World Record
• In a monumental achievement, the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Tirupathur
district, Tamil Nadu, has set a new world record by constructing 1546 farm ponds in just 30 days.
• The success of this ambitious endeavour is attributed to meticulous micro-level planning and
strong community involvement.
Lucknow Rozgar Training Centre bags ISAC award
• In the India Smart Cities Awards Contest for the year 2022, the Rojgar Training Centre in Lucknow
was the 2nd runner-up under the economy category.
• Jabalpur and Indore bagged the 1st runner up and top position respectively
• Lucknow Smart City Limited has joined hands with the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development
U.P. to create livelihood opportunities for the urban poor
SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj won National Award
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• Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas Scheme of
Ministry of Panchayati Raj won the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (GOLD) for
Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services.
• SVAMITVA Scheme has been successful in providing an integrated property validation solution
for rural India
ATS HomeKraft awarded as “Emerging Developer of the Year”
• The Economic Times honored the achievements of leaders and change-makers who have made
significant contributions in their respective fields. In an event which was held at Hotel The Grand
in New Delhi
• ATS HomeKraft was awarded as the “Emerging Developer of the Year” and felicitated by the
well-known Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh along with Delhi BJP President Virendra
Sachdeva.
Shuchin Bajaj wins the Social Entrepreneur of Year award
• Shuchin Bajaj of Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, which provides super-speciality tertiary health care at
low cost to underserved communities awarded the 14th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award-
India, established by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and Schwab Foundation for Social
Entrepreneurship
• The award was presented to Bajaj by Amitabh Kant, at a ceremony attended by the three other
finalists
PM Modi Conferred with Award by Greece President
• The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou conferred PM Narendra Modi with The Grand
Cross of the Order of Honour.
• The Order of Honour was established in 1975.
• The head of goddess Athena is depicted on the front side of the Star with the inscription “Only
the righteous should be honoured”.
69th edition of the National Film Awards announced:
• Best Non Feature Film Goes To 'Ek Tha Gaon'
• Sardar Udham Wins Best Hindi Film
• Best Film Critic goes to Purushothama Charyulu (Telugu)
• 'The Kashmir Files' wins Nargis Dutt award
• Rocketry The Nambi Effect Gets Best Film Award
• Allu Arjun Wins Best Actor For Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1
• Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon get Best Actress Award For Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi
respectively.
Indian Filmmaker Shihan Shoukath wins Best Original Story Award
• Shihan Shoukath has always been into technology and software, and even a bigger film bug
which led him to win multiple awards at various film festivals across the world including the
Cannes World Film Festival.
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• Deadline, directed by Shihan, won three awards; Best Actor in a Short Film for Ishan Shoukath,
the lead actor, who is also Shihan’s brother; Best Original Story, and Best Director.
Tirupati boy bags silver at Singapore Math Olympiad
• Raja Anirudh Sriram, from Tirupati, won a silver medal at the Singapore International Math
Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC).
• Raja Anirudh was the only participant from Andhra Pradesh among the 23 Indians.
• Over 2000 students from 32 countries participated in the SIMOC.
• By the age of six, Raja Anirudh became the youngest Indian to earn the 'Microsoft Office Specialist
Certificate.'
Shallu Jindal: Awarded CSR TIMES Lifetime Achievement Award
• Renowned philanthropist and Chairperson of JSP Foundation Shallu Jindal has been conferred
with the coveted CSR TIMES Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.
• She has been recognized for her outstanding and enduring positive contributions to the Socio-
economic development of the underprivileged and socially vulnerable through multidimensional
sustainable Community development Programmes.
Maharashtra CM present Govt's first 'Udyog Ratna' award to Ratan Tata
• Ratan Tata was presented with the first 'Udyog Ratna' award by the Maharashtra Govt for his
outstanding work in the industry sector.
• The award was presented by CM Eknath Shinde.
• Adar Punawala of Serum Institute was awarded the 'Udyog Mitra' award.
• Vilas Shinde received the 'Best Marathi Entrepreneur' award.
• Govt has also awarded 'Maharashtra Udyog Puraskar' to eminent entrepreneurs.
Raj Chetty Gets Top Harvard University Prize
• Prominent Indian-American economist Raj Chetty has been awarded the coveted George Ledlie
Prize for wielding big data to break myths about who achieves the American Dream and the
obstacles faced by others.
• Mr Chetty, Professor of Economics at Harvard University is also director of Opportunity Insights,
a group of economists based at Harvard who study inequality.
Five Indian youths named among 2023 International Young Eco-Hero award
• The International Young Eco-Hero Awards programme recognises and encourages children and
teens from ages 8 to 16 who have taken action towards solving the most critical environmental
issues.
• Five youths from India have been named among 17 teen environmental activists from across the
globe to receive the 2023 International Young Eco-Hero Award.
954 Police personnel awarded Police Medals on Independence Day
• 954 police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on Independence Day, 2023.
• One CRPF personnel has been awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry.
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• 229 personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry.
• 82 personnel have been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
• 642 personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
President approves 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces personnel
• President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces personnel on the
eve of Independence Day 2023.
• The awards include four Kirti Chakra (posthumous), 11 Shaurya Chakras, including five
posthumous, 52 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and four Vayu Sena
Medals (Gallantry).
• The President has also approved 30 Mention-in-Despatches to the Army.
President approves 6 Tatrakshak Medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel
• President Droupadi Murmu has approved 6 President's Tatrakshak Medal to the Indian Coast
Guard personnel.
• The awards are given for acts of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and
distinguished/meritorious service.
• IG Manoj Vasant Baadkar received the President's Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service).
• The awards have been given since January 26, 1990.
NAFIS wins DARPG's gold award in Category-I
• 'National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) makes its marks the shining
example of efficient governance as it wins DARPC's gold award in Category-I.
• The award for its excellence in delivering e-governance is a recognition of the dedication the
entire NAFIS team has put into creating a fool-proof fingerprint identification system.
Allstate India recognized as DEI Champions 2023 by NASSCOM
• Allstate India has received the DEI Champions 2023 Award for Excellence in Women Inclusion at
the 15th Edition of the NASSCOM Global Inclusion Summit.
• The award recognizes organizations that exhibit maturity with respect to DEI practices for
women's advancement.
• The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United
States.
Myra Grover honored with Empowered Women Icon Award by UK Parliament
• Myra Grover, author and secretary of the New Delhi Social Workers Association (NDSWA), has
been awarded with the esteemed Women Icon Award as author on Mental Wellness by the House
of Lords, UK Parliament.
• The award ceremony, held recently, was a remarkable recognition of her contributions to society.
Subhash Runwal receives the Lifetime Achievement Award RICS Awards
• Subhash Runwal, Chairman – Runwal was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award at
the first-ever RICS South Asia Awards.
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• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is a global industry body representing professionals

across the country.
• The award ceremony was graced by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Govt.
of India at The Lalit, Delhi.
Jio Haptik Named Tech Startup of the Year in Artificial Intelligence
• Jio Haptik has been honored with the Tech Startup of the Year (Artificial Intelligence) award at
the prestigious 13th Annual Entrepreneur India Awards.
• Swapan Rajdev, Haptik’s co-founder & CTO, received the award as the ceremony organized by
Entrepreneur India, in media partnership with Entrepreneur magazine and Entrepreneur.com, was
held at the Hotel JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi.
Exiled Belarus opposition leader wins Swedish rights prize
• Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya won a rights prize in memory of Anna
Lindh for her "tireless" fight for democracy.
• She has tirelessly continued the fight. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is a symbol of a free and
democratic Belarus
NMC & Rashtriya Navratna Awards 2023 will be held in New Delhi
• Electronic and Print Media Welfare Association is Organising National Media Conclave and
Rashtriya Navratna Awards 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi.
• Nominations of awardees across india have been recieved to committee.
• Final awardees in different categories shall be Falicitated with Rashtriya Navratna Award 2023.
Jayesh Saini receives Global Leader Award 2023
• Jayesh Saini was awarded Global Leader Award 2023 for Healthcare Expansion in Africa.
• LifeCare Group, led by Jayesh Saini, has expanded healthcare services across East Africa with
hospitals in five major parts of Kenya and plans for 10 more in different regions of Africa.
• The group aims to commission an advanced nursing training institute in 2024.
Karunanidhi Memorial International Marathon sets world record
• Karunanidhi Memorial International Marathon 2023 officially became the Asia's largest marathon
event and it has been approved as well as recorded in the Guinness World Record.
• On the occasion of the centenary celebration of former chief minister and late DMK chief M
Karunanidhi, the Karunanidhi memorial international marathon was organised by the ruling DMK.
Mrunal Thakur To Be Honoured With Diversity in Cinema Award at IFFM
• Actress Mrunal Thakur is set to be honoured with the prestigious Diversity in Cinema Award at the
upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
• This award is in recognition of her outstanding performances across diverse roles and languages
in the world of Indian cinema.
• The 14th edition of IFFM will be held between August 11 and 20.
Diane Kruger to receive Golden Eye award at Zurich Film Festival
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• German star Diane Kruger will be felicitated with the Golden Eye award at the Zurich Film Festival.
• The 2023 edition of the Zurich Film Festival will be held from September 28 to October 8.
• The award has previously been bestowed on actors Eddie Redmayne, Kristen Stewart, Jake
Gyllenhaal, John Malkovich, Helen Hunt and Olivia Colman.
PM Narendra Modi to be conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award
• Prime Minister will be honored with the Lokmanya Tilak award by Deepak Tilak, President of Tilak
Smarak Mandir Trust.
• The Award was instituted in 1983 by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust and is given every year on 1st
August , the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak, to persons who have made remarkable
contributions, for development of the nation.
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Axis Bank launches 'Infinity Savings Account'
• Axis Bank launches 'Infinity savings account', a zero domestic transaction fee-based account with
no minimum balance requirement.
• It will cater to digitally savvy customers who are frequent adopters of subscription-based models.
• This innovative banking product is designed for customers seeking a worry-free banking
experience by eliminating all domestic charges.
Yes Bank partners fintech company Zaggle for corporate credit card
• Yes Bank and Zaggle have partnered to launch a co-branded corporate credit card.
• The card is aimed at corporations that spend a significant amount on travel and entertainment.
• The card allows companies to control expenses by setting individual spending limits and other
restrictions.
• Established in 2011, Zaggle operates in the business-to-business-to-customer segment.
DBS partners with Maptrasco to complete the first eBL transaction
• DBS and Maptrasco completed the first live transaction of electronic Bills (eBL) of Lading for
shipments between Singapore and India.
• The TradeTrust framework was used by the companies to enable digital trade finance of live
shipments of goods between the two countries.
• The initiative is supported by Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development
Authority (IMDA).
Saraswat Cooperative Bank to sell LIC products in tie-up
• LIC and Mumbai-headquartered Saraswat Cooperative Bank have entered into a partnership
under which the bank will sell the insurance major’s products.
• The partnership is part of efforts to increase penetration of life insurance through the
bancassurance channel.
• Saraswat Cooperative Bank, with a network comprising 294 branches across six States, caters to
more than two million customers
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Sets a World Record for Pookalam
• As part of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's Onam celebration, a larger-than-life Pookalam, the
traditional art form of Kerala, extending over 2450+ sq. ft. was meticulously created in a
remarkable display of cultural pride and creativity.
• The magnificent floral design earned a coveted place in the prestigious World Book of Records
for constructing the world's largest Pookalam.
Yes Bank launches all-in-one `IRIS' mobile app
• YES BANK has launched its mobile banking app, IRIS, which offers over 100 features and services.
• IRIS by YES BANK is designed to provide a simplified banking experience with state-of-the-art
safety features.
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• The app is a product of collaboration between the bank and its customers.
• Mr. Prashant Kumar is the Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK.
Inbound contact centre launched by SBI Life Insurance
• SBI Life Insurance, launched its dedicated 24X7 inbound contact centre to address before and
after purchase queries related to comprehensive insurance solutions provided by the company.
• The toll-free number is 18002679090.
• SBI Life, thus, becomes the first private life insurance company in the country to have such an
extensive customer care support.
Indian Bank opens specialised startup cells in 10 cities
• Indian Bank has set up 10 startup cells across different centres in India.
• The startup cells are located in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, New Delhi,
Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kanpur and Mumbai.
• The products and services include payment gateways, corporate credit cards and credit facilities.
• The startup cells aim to serve Indian Bank's specialised banking requirements.
IndusInd Bank launches multi-branded credit card with Qatar Airways
• IndusInd Bank has launched a new credit card in partnership with British Airways Executive Club
and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
• The 'IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card' offers best-in-class rewards and benefits to
customers.
• Customers can opt for their preferred airline loyalty program at the time of application and select
their preferred international destination.
Bank of Maharashtra tops PSU lenders chart in loan in Q1
• Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the top performer among public sector lenders in
loan and deposit growth in percentage terms during the first quarter of the financial year 2023-
24.
• BoM witnessed a 24.73 per cent growth and mobilised Rs 2,44,365 crore at the end of June 2023.
• Bank of Baroda was in the second place with a 15.50 per cent growth in deposits (Rs 10,50,306
crore).
RBI selects McKinsey, Accenture to use AI for regulatory supervision
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has selected information technology (IT) service provider Accenture
and consultancy firm McKinsey and Company India to use artificial intelligence for its project.
• The two selected firms will perform data profiling with a supervisory focus, develop and deploy
models on specific use cases, and create and maintain a cloud-based digital analytical zone.
RBI unveils UDGAM portal to track unclaimed deposits
• The Reserve Bank of India has launched a centralised web portal called UDGAM to help track
unclaimed deposits across multiple banks.
• UDGAM stands for 'Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access inforMation.'
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• The portal has been developed by Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd.
• Users can access the details of their unclaimed deposits in seven banks presently available on the
portal.
RBI to start pilot on Public Tech Platform for frictionless credit
• The Reserve Bank of India has announced the development of a Public Tech Platform for
Frictionless Credit by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RBI.
• Currently, data needed for credit appraisal are available with different entities like Central and
State governments, account aggregators, banks, credit information companies, and digital
identity authorities.
Central Bank raises per transaction limit for UPI Lite to 500 rupees
• Central Bank has proposed to use Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in UPI
transaction.
• RBI has also increased offline transaction limit from 200 rupees to 500 rupees but overall limit of
small value digital transaction limit is kept unchanged at 2,000 rupees.
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the key lending rate unchanged at 6.5% for the third
time in a row on 10 August 2023.
• RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously
decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged.
• The RBI raised the inflation forecast for the current financial year from 5.1% to 5.4% due to rising
vegetable prices.
AU Small Finance bank to provide 24x7 video banking service
• AU Small Finance Bank launches 24x7 Video Banking, providing customers with real-time video
calls for banking services.
• Security measures include encryption and facial recognition.
• The service aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for customers, catering to a diverse
range of segments
PLI launches direct incentive disbursement for Sales Force
• Postal Life Insurance (PLI), has initiated the 'Direct Incentive Disbursement' for its sales force in
the Delhi and Uttarakhand circles.
• Through this feature, agents will be able to seamlessly receive the transfer of their commissions
from the previous month directly to their Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) Accounts.
• PLI has operated in the insurance sector since 1884.
SEBI, APMI jointly set standards for performance audit of PMS players
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Association of Portfolio Managers in
India (APMI) will jointly set standards for performance audits of portfolio management services
(PMS) players.
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• PMS players are required to conduct a performance audit annually and submit a report within 60
days after the end of a financial year.
• It will be effective from October 1, 2023.
IndusInd Bank partners with Tiger Fintech to launch co-branded credit
• IndusInd Bank and Tiger Fintech - a Bajaj Capital Group company, on 5 August 2023, announced
the launch of the IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card, a co-branded credit card powered by Visa.
• The credit card comes with benefits including the ‘Magnificent Rewards Program’ where
customers earn up to 6X accelerated rewards.
• It offers access to complimentary benefits like a 24x7 concierge facility.
IndiaFirst Life Insurance launches new G.O.L.D. plan
• IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company has launched a non-linked and non-participating product
Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D.) Plan.
• It offers policyholders regular long-term income.
• The premium range between 6, 8, and 10 years for policy terms of 30 years and 40 years.
• The starting premium is as low as ₹4,176 per month and offers the choice to pay annually or in
instalments.
SBI reports 178 pc increase in net profits in Q1 of FY24
• State Bank of India (SBI) reported first-quarter net profit surged 178.25% to ₹16,884 crore as
compared with ₹6,068 crore a year earlier on account of improvement in asset quality and loan
growth.
• This is the bank’s highest-ever net profit.
• The high profit is due to lower Non-Performing Assets (NPA), lower provisioning and an increase
in the loan book.
At 8.2%, core sectors’ growth hits 5-month high in June
• India’s core sectors’ output surged 8.2% in June, the fastest pace in five months, buoyed by a
21.9% spike in steel output and a nearly double-digit rise in coal and cement production
• Seven of the eight core sectors, which constitute 40.3% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP),
registered an uptick in June, compared to just six in May, when their total output had increased
5%.
SBI raises 10,000 cr via 15-year Infrastructure bonds
• State Bank of India (SBI) has raised Rs 10,000 crore at a coupon rate of 7.54 percent through its
third infrastructure bond issuance.
• The country's largest lender may opt for the same instrument for its next round of fundraising
through debt, potentially within the current quarter.
• Bidding for the 15-year tenor bonds took place on July 31.
Fiscal deficit touches 25.3% of full-year target at end-June: CGA data
• The Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of the first quarter touched 25.3% of the full-year target.
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• In the Union Budget, the government projected to bring down the fiscal deficit to 5.9% of gross
domestic product (GDP) in the current 2023-24 financial year.
• The deficit was 6.4% of the GDP in 2022-23 against the earlier estimate of 6.71%.
Timely ITR filings cross a record 6.5 crore
• About 37 lakh tax payers filed their Income Tax Returns (ITRs), the last date for filing returns
without penal charges, lifting the total number of timely ITR filings past a fresh record of 6.50
crore.
• 6.13 crore ITRs had been filed and till the time of going to press, there was no indication that the
government would extend the filing deadline
GST Evasion Nearly Doubled To Rs 1.3 Lakh Crore In FY23
• Goods and Services Tax evasion data indicate that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes has
detected evasion worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore in over 15,562 cases in fiscal 2023.
• Of this, Rs 33,226 crore has been recovered and 190 arrests have been made.
• Smt. Sitharaman presented year-wise data on GST and Income Tax evasion in a statement to the
lower house during the monsoon session
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JP Nadda releases Outlook Group's Coffee Table Book 'Sikhs and Modi'
• BJP President J P Nadda released 'Sikhs and Modi (A Journey of Nine Years)' at a function in Delhi.
• The book talks about Sikh Gurus' teachings contributed towards unity, patriotism, and dedication
towards religion.
• The book also traces the journey of Sikhs in India and their relationship with PM Modi's
government.
• The book is a coffee table book by the Outlook Group.
Anurag Thakur releases books based on speeches of PM Modi
• Anurag Singh Thakur and Shivraj Singh Chouhan released books based on speeches of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi titled “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” at the Kushabhau
Thackeray International Convention Centre in Bhopal.
• Describing the books as useful for the youth and researchers, Mr. Thakur called upon the youth to
participate in making India the leading country of the world.
'Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir' by Vipul Rikhi
• HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of 'Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs
of Kabir' by Vipul Rikhi.
• Drunk on Love argues that Kabir is not just one person but an idea that belongs to the people of
India, who have preserved and nurtured it as a living tradition over an incredible span of time.
• Vipul Rikhi is a writer, singer, poet, storyteller, and translator.
Union Ministers D. Pradhan & N Sitharaman launch Kuwi and Desia books
• Union Ministers Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Smt Nirmala Sitharaman launched Kuwi and Desia
books at Bhubaneswar to preserve linguistic heritage of tribal community of Odisha.
• National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) has prepared the "Kuwi Primer" &
"Desia Primer" for those children who are speaking Kuwi and Desia tribal languages in the
undivided Koraput district of Odisha.
Shubhra Gupta’s book ‘Irrfan: A Life in Movies’ celebrates the star
• This is a commemorative book, recording and sifting through multiple conversations that the
author Shubhra Gupta has had with several associates of Irrfan Khan.
• IRRFAN KHAN was one of a small group of actors who arrived in television/cinema via the
National School of Drama to resist ‘derivative acting’ styles.
IAS officer Ashutosh Agnihotri launches his book "Kuch Adhure Shabd"
• Ashutosh Agnihotri's book "Kuch Adhure Shabd" is a collection of Hindi poems which is a
testament to the simple joys of life.
• Ashutosh Agnihotri is a 1999 batch IAS Officer, a prolific writer.
• His love for literature and the written word have led him to write several Hindi and English books,
including "Os Ki Thapki"; "Spandan"; "Colours of My Wall: Not with the Same Brush".
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YouTuber-actor Prajakta kohli turns author, to come out with novel

• Social media personality and actor Prajakta Koli is set to make her debut as a writer with an
upcoming romantic novel, titled "Too Good To Be True"
• The book, scheduled to be released in 2024, has been acquired by publishing house HarperCollins
India
• The book aims to explore the "complexities of love and relationships in the real world, and the
power of words to inspire and transform lives"
Poet-Diplomat Abhay K launches his new book 'Monsoon'
• Poet-diplomat Abhay K launched his new book 'Monsoon' at Kathika Cultural Centre in Old Delhi.
• The book-length poem takes readers on a journey through the monsoon.
• His forthcoming book 'Celestial' takes readers on a journey to all the 88-star constellations visible
from Earth.
• His translation of the 1st Magahi novel 'Phool Bahadur' by Jayanath Pati will be published by
Penguin in Jan 2024.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: A Spell Binding Pilgrimage by Smita Sawant
• Smita’s book embarks on an extraordinary adventure through the sacred land of Kailash
Manasarovar, where spirituality and nature converge.
• Smita Vilas Sawant is a banking professional from the thriving city of Mumbai.
• She has a Master's Degree in Commerce and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, making
her a woman of remarkable academic accomplishments.
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India imposes curbs on basmati rice exports
• The Indian government has set a minimum export price of $1,200 per tonne on basmati rice
shipments, as well as a 20% duty on non-basmati parboiled rice exports.
• India has now curbed exports of all non-basmati varieties, which account for 80% of its total rice
shipments.
• The export duty on parboiled rice will be applicable with immediate effect and remain valid until
15 October.
Zepto becomes India’s first unicorn in nearly a year
• Grocery startup Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million in fresh funding at a valuation of
$1.4 billion, making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in
nearly a year.
• Zepto, which promises delivery of groceries in 10 minutes, was started in 2021 by two 19-year-old
Stanford dropouts, and competes with SoftBank-funded Swiggy and Blinkit.
MCD launches 'MCD 311' mobile app to revolutionize civic services
• The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has unveiled its mobile application, 'MCD 31V to
empower Delhi's residents to actively participate in the upkeep of their city by lodging complaints
related to various civic issues.
• Mobile App 311 was launched by Lt Governor Anil Baijal.
• User can register their grievances, encompassing concerns such as illegal dumping of construction
debris.
Crisil projects Indian economy to grow at 6 pc in FY24
• Crisil predicts the Indian economy to grow at 6% in the financial year 2023-24.
• The global economic slowdown and monsoon's performance could affect the direction of
industrial growth.
• GDP is expected to grow 6.0% this fiscal compared with 7.2% the previous fiscal.
• India's retail inflation surged to 7.44% in July 2023 breaching the upper tolerance band of RBI.
Inflation to fall below RBI’s 6 pc from November: Morgan Stanley
• Morgan Stanley expects retail inflation in India to moderate to RBI's 6% upper tolerance target
only from November.
• In July, retail inflation in India rose to 7.44%, breaching RBI's 6% upper tolerance target due to a
sharp spurt in vegetable, fruit, and pulses prices.
• Morgan Stanley has upwardly revised India’s inflation outlook for 2023-24 to an average of 5.7%
from 5.4% earlier.
India to become 3rd largest economy by 2027: SBI chief economist
• India is likely to become the third largest economy by 2027, as per the Group Chief Economic
Advisor, Soumya Kanti Ghosh, at State Bank of India.
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• Indian economy is currently ranked fifth, behind the US, China, Japan, and Germany.
• In 2014, India was the 10th largest economy, and in 2022 it became the fifth-largest economy
overtaking the United Kingdom.
India's overall exports decreases 5% on year in July 2023
• India's overall exports and imports in July 2023 have both contracted compared to July 2022,
according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• India's overall exports in April-July 2023-24 period are estimated to exhibit a negative growth of
5.98 % over April-July 2022.
• Overall imports in April-July 2023 are estimated to exhibit a negative growth of 11.09 % over April-
July 2022.
All India Wholesale Price Index records 1.36 pc decline in July
• The All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for July 2023 has decreased by 1.36% compared to the
same month last year, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT).
• Primary Articles witnessed a notable increase of 7.57% in the WPI, driven by a surge in food article
prices.
• Fuel & Power witnessed a decline of 12.79% in the WPI due to lower fuel prices
Direct tax collections rise 16% to Rs 6.53 lakh cr so far in 2023-24
• Gross direct tax collection grew 15.73 per cent to Rs 6.53 lakh crore till August 10 in the current
fiscal year 2023-24.
• Net direct tax collection after adjusting refunds stands at Rs 5.84 lakh crore, which is 17.33 per
cent higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year.
• Refunds worth Rs. 0.69 lakh crore have also been issued from April 1 to August 10, 2023.
NCLT approves Zee-Sony merger
• The National Company Law Tribunal has approved the merger of Zee Entertainment and Sony
Pictures Networks India paving the way to create a $10-billion media giant in the country
• The tribunal has also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.
• NCLT had initially reserved its verdict on the merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises and
Culver Max Entertainment (previously known as SPNI)
Tata AIA introduces Industry-First Premium payment through WhatsApp
• To reinforce its value of 'Consumer Obsession', Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA) has introduced
digital payments via WhatsApp and Unified Payment Interfaces.
• This industry-first feature provides an instant premium payment facility through WhatsApp and
UPI-enabled payment options.
• WhatsApp and UPI have become household messaging and payment facilities, respectively, in
India.
APEDA export first trial shipment of fresh pomegranate to USA via air
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• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated
the export of the first trial shipment of fresh pomegranate to the USA through an air route.
• The ‘Bhagwa’ variety of pomegranates from Maharashtra has substantial demand in overseas
markets.
• India is the second-largest producer of horticulture crops.
India to grow at average 6.7% per year from FY24 to FY31: S&P Global
• S&P Global expects India to grow at an average of 6.7% per year from the financial year 2023-24
(FY24) to FY31 with capital expansion seen as a dominant driver of growth.
• This will catapult GDP to $6.7 trillion from $3.4 trillion in fiscal 2023, it said in a report, adding that
per capita GDP will rise to about $4,500.
• For the current fiscal, It expects the Indian economy to grow by 6%.
Morgan Stanley ranks India highest in Emerging Markets List
• Morgan Stanley, the global brokerage giant, has recently redefined its stance on Indian markets,
upgrading Indian stocks from "equal weight" position to "overweight" rating.
• In the recently released report, India has proudly ascended to the pinnacle of Morgan Stanley's
rankings, securing No.1 position among emerging markets.
Govt to implement 28 pc GST on online gaming from October 1
• The GST Council on 1 August 2023 decided to impose 28 percent tax on online games, casinos
and horse racing from October 1, 2023.
• Amendments will be made in the C-GST Act 2017 and I-GST Act 2017 to provide clarity on the
taxation of supplies in these areas.
• This rate applies irrespective of whether the activities are a game of skill or chance.
GeM registers highest ever GMV of more than ₹ 2 lakh cr in FY 2022-23
• The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieved its highest-ever Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)
of Rs 2,01113 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23.
• It has achieved a cumulative GMV of more than 4.5 lakh cr since its inception.
• It aims to bring transparency, and fairness to the Govt procurement process.
• GeM enables savings through features such as higher seller participation, and demand
aggregation.
GST collection rises 11% to Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July 2023
• The gross goods and services tax (GST) collection for the month of July 2023, stands at Rs 1.65
lakh crore, according to the Ministry of Finance.
• The revenues for the month of July are 11 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same
month in 2022.
• This is the fifth time since inception that GST collection crossed the Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark.
Airtel launches self-serve marketing communications platform for firms
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• The Airtel IQ Reach portal is now live for communications via WhatsApp and will be rolled out on
SMS, voice, and other channels shortly.
• Airtel IQ Reach will help small and medium-sized businesses solve key challenges when planning
marketing campaigns, like identifying the right audience, tracking campaign effectiveness, and
managing multiple channels to reach their audience, among others
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Government forms committee to revamp DRDO
• The Centre has formed a committee to review the functioning of the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO).
• The committee is headed by a former Principal Scientific Advisor to the government.
• The members also include a retired diplomat, an ISRO scientist and a serving officer.
• The committee would suggest measures to revamp DRDO to make it more result-oriented.
CVC reconstitutes advisory board on bank frauds
• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has reconstituted the advisory board on Banking and
Financial Frauds (ABBFF) that conducts the first level examination of bank frauds before
recommendations or references are made to investigative by agencies such as Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI).
• The reconstituted APBFF will be chaired by Suresh N Patel, former Central Vigilance
Commissioner
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Mahendragiri warship to be commission in Mumbai
• The warship ‘Mahendragiri’ being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai will be
launched soon.
• It is the seventh stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy.
• The wife of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Dr Sudesh Dhankhar will launch the warship. Vice
President will be the Chief Guest at the ceremony.
Sagar Parikrama Phase-VIII to take place at Kanyakumari
• The commencement of Sagar Parikrama Phase-VIII is set to take place at Thengapattanam
Fishing Harbour in Kanyakumari district where Shri Parshottam Rupala, and Dr L Murugan, will
jointly inaugurate the event.
• This particular phase of Sagar Parikrama will encompass an exploration of four coastal districts
in Tamil Nadu, namely Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Ramanathapuram.
India & Bangladesh hold the fifth annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka
• India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on 28 August 2023 in Dhaka.
• The highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between India and Bangladesh is the Annual
Defence Dialogue.
• During the meeting, ongoing defence cooperation activities between the two countries were
reviewed.
• Shri Giridhar Aramane and Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman co-chaired the meeting.
Indian Air Force to participate in transnational exercise Bright Star
• Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent departs for Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 in Egypt, marking their first
participation in the exercise.
• The exercise will involve contingents from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Qatar, and
India.
• It aims to practice joint operations planning and execution.
• Joint development of aero-engine and aircraft took place between India and Egypt in the 1960s.
IAF pledges support to 765 TB patients as part of 'NI-KSHAY MITRA'
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pledged its support to provide medical assistance to 765 TB patients
as part of 'NI-KSHAY MITRA' programme in Maharashtra.
• 'Ni-Kshay Mitra' is a program launched by the government of India to provide support and
treatment to patients suffering from tuberculosis (TB).
• The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and seeks to eliminate TB by 2025.
INS Sunayna visit to port of Durban, South Africa
• INS Sunayna visited port of Durban, South Africa from 21-25 Aug 23 reinforcing India's ties with
the maritime partners towards and in accordance with Prime Minister’s vision of Security and
Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)
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• During the visit, personnel from Indian Navy and South African Navy engaged in a wide range of
professional and training interactions, deck visits and sports fixture.
LCA Tejas successfully test-fires indigenous ASTRA Missile
• Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range
(BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023.
• The missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000
ft.
• ASTRA is designed to engage and destroy highly maneuvering supersonic aerial targets.
INS Sunayna entered port of Durban, South Africa
• Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sunayna entered the port of Durban, South Africa on 21 Aug 23.
• The ship undertook a passage exercise with the South African Navy Ship SAS King Sekhukhune I
off Durban.
• The visit apart from commemorating 30 years of diplomatic partnership between India and South
Africa is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both
Navy.
27th edition of the naval exercise 'Malabar' of QUAD nations concludes
• The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR, concluded on the East Coast of Australia off Sydney on 21
Aug 23.
• The exercise involved the participation of ships, submarines, and aircraft from the Indian Navy,
Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, and the US Navy.
• The Indian Navy was represented by INS Kolkata, INS Sahyadri, and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir to reach Australia on August 20
• Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir will arrive in Australia.
• The Defence Ministry said that the submarine will participate in various naval exercises with Royal
Australian Navy units on the West Coast of Australia.
• The Ministry said, INS Vagir is on an extended-range deployment.
• During the ongoing deployment, basic, intermediate and advanced-level Anti-Submarine
exercises are scheduled.
Agnikul Cosmos to launch India`s 1st kerosene-oxygen-powered rocket
• Agnikul Cosmos is set to become the first Indian firm to design, develop and launch a liquid-
fuelled rocket.
• The company's maiden rocket, Agnibaan, is a single-stage launch vehicle driven by Agnikul's
patented Agnilet engine.
• Agnikul was established in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran.
• This will be the first kerosene-liquid oxygen rocket to be designed, developed and launched from
India.
IAF to host mega multilateral air exercise,Tarang Shakti, in 2024
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• The Indian Air Force will host a mega multilateral military exercise 'Tarang Shakti' in Mid 2024.
• Around 12 air forces are expected to participate, including France, the UK, Australia, the US, and
Japan.
• The focus of the exercise will be to improve military cooperation and enhance interoperability.
• The exercise will be the biggest air exercise being organised in India.
INS Visakhapatnam and Deepak reach Bahrain's Port Mina Salman
• Indian Navy ships INS Visakhapatnam and Deepak are visiting Port Mina Salman, Bahrain from
August 14 to 17.
• The visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the Indian and Bahraini navies.
• The visit includes sharing best practices to enhance cooperation between the two navies.
• INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand recently conducted a bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar’ with
the UAE Navy.
President to launch advanced frigate Vindhyagiri in Kolkata on 17 Aug
• President Droupadi Murmu will launch Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A Frigate, on 17 August 2023 in
Kolkata.
• Vindhyagiri is the sixth ship of the Project 17A Frigates, which are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class
Frigates.
• Under the Project 17A program, the first five ships of the project have been launched by MDL and
GRSE between 2019-2022.
India inducts new Heron Mark-2 drones in Northern Sector
• The Indian Air Force has inducted its latest Heron Mark 2 drones, equipped with strike capability
and surveillance capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
• The drones can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems and can
operate at very long distances for close to 36 hours at a stretch.
• The drones have satellite communication capability.
Indian Navy engages in bilateral naval exercise with UAE Navy
• The Indian Navy conducted a bilateral Naval Maritime Partnership Exercise with the UAE Navy in
Dubai on August 8.
• The exercise aimed to enhance the interoperability and synergy between the two navies through
cross-training on tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• The exercise was conducted by two Indian naval ships, INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand.
INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand arrive at Dubai
• Two Indian Navy ships, INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand, arrived at Port Rashid in Duba for a
bilateral exercise with the UAE Navy.
• The exercise, which will be held from August 8 to 11, aims to share best practices and increase
synergies between the two navies.
• The ships will engage in professional interactions with the UAE Naval Force, focusing on maritime
operations.
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SSB unveils 54 feet tricolour in Siliguri's Ranidanga

• Director General Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Rashmi Shukla on 9 August 2023, unveiled a 54-feet
high national flag at Siliguri's Ranidanga as part of the final phase of ' Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
' celebrations.
• On this day 81 years ago, in 1942, the Quit India movement was launched.
• CEO of Flag Foundation of India and officials from Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam also participated in
the event.
'Neerakshi': Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection Launched
• An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to detect mines and a first of its kind in the
country was launched.
• The AUV named 'Neerakshi' is a collaboration of Kolkata-based warship maker Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEP
• This can be used for a variety of functions ranging from mine detection to mine disposal to
underwater surveys.
Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats
• The DM has decided to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) in all computers connected
to the Internet with a new OS, Maya, based on open-source Ubuntu developed locally.
• Currently, Maya is being installed only in Defence Ministry systems and not on computers
connected to the networks of the three Services.
• Maya was developed by government development agencies within six months.
INS Chennai participates in PASSEX 2023 with Royal Saudi Navy
• INS Chennai participated in Passage Exercise (PASSEX) 2023 with the Royal Saudi Naval Ship
HMS Al Jubail on August 5th, 2023.
• INS Chennai also conducted a port call to Jeddah from August 3rd to 5th to enhance defense
alliances between India and Saudi Arabia.
• The Indian Navy has positioned its guided missile destroyer, INS Chennai, in the Red Sea to ensure
secure maritime environments.
Australia to host latest edition of 10-day Malabar exercise
• The latest edition of the Malabar exercise is all set to commence in Australian waters which will
see the participation of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia.
• Australia is also the host for this mega event which is being hosted there ‘for the first time’.
• The Malabar series of exercises began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and
the US in 1992.
Induction of Electric Vehicles in Army
• The Indian Army is planning to introduce phased induction of a limited number of Electric Vehicles
(EVs) in ‘peace stations’ across the country.
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• The aims and objectives are to adapt to the latest technological advancements, give impetus to
green energy and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
• Light Vehicles (Electric), Buses (Electric), Motorcycles (Electric) will be inducted.
Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill 2023
• The Lok Sabha has passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill -
2023.
• The bill seeks to empower Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services
Organisations (ISOs) with all disciplinary and administrative powers in respect of the personnel
serving in or attached to such organisations.
India receives anti-tank Spike NLOS missiles from Israel
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided
missiles.
• The missiles can hit targets from distances up to 30 km and are capable of destroying enemy
targets hidden behind mountains.
• The missiles are going to be integrated with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters with
long range targets.
Indian Army implements common uniform for Brigadier and above ranks
• The Indian Army has implemented a new common uniform regulation for senior officers with
Brigadier and above ranks irrespective of the parent cadre and initial appointment.
• The move will reinforce common identity and Indian Army's character as a fair and equitable
organisation.
• The decision was taken after detailed deliberations during the recently-concluded Army
Commanders Conference
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Dharmendra Pradhan releases National Curriculum Framework in Delhi
• The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) has been released by the
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan.
• The NCF-SE is designed to align education with the demands of the 21st century.
• The framework emphasizes the 5+3+3+4 design of schooling and covers all stages of schooling
from foundational to secondary stages.
Government to launch 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' GST reward scheme
• The government will launch the 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' invoice incentive scheme, which offers
cash prize from ₹10,000 to ₹1 crore.
• The scheme, which is aimed at motivating customers to ask for a bill every time they make
purchases, will be launched in the States of Assam, Gujarat and Haryana; and the UTs of
Puducherry, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Shri Nitin Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programe)
• Nitin Gadkari launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in New Delhi
aiming to enhance road safety by elevating vehicle safety standards for up to 3.5-tonne vehicles
in India.
• The program aims to provide consumers with a tool for comparing the crash safety of different
motor vehicles available in the market.
• The program to commence from 1st Oct 2023.
Govt launches wedding tourism campaign to show India as premier venue
• The Ministry of Tourism has launched a campaign to promote India as a premier wedding
destination globally.
• The campaign aims to attract couples from around the world to celebrate their special day in
India.
• The campaign seeks to expand India's wedding industry and explore new avenues of potential.
• The campaign was launched by Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy.
Nitin Gadkari to launch the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment
Programme (Bharat NCAP) on 22 August 2023.
• The programme aims to provide a tool for car customers to make a comparative assessment of
the crash safety of motor vehicles.
• Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested as per
Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.
Union Health Minister launches ‘Global Initiative on Digital Health
• Union Minister for Health Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched ‘Global Initiative on Digital Health,
GIDH - a WHO Managed Network’ on 19 August 2023.
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• He launched in the presence of Director General, World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus.
• The Minister also released the World Bank’s Flagship Report on Digital-in-Health - Unlocking
Value for Everyone.
Jan Dhan accounts cross 50 crore-mark in less than 9 years
• The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched on 28th August 2014 and it has
completed almost 9 years.
• As per the latest reports submitted by banks, the total number of Jan Dhan accounts has crossed
50 crore as on 9th August 2023.
• Out of these accounts, 56% accounts belong to women and 67% of accounts have been opened
in Rural / Semi-urban areas.
Vishwakarma Yojana soon for artisans: PM Modi
• PM Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red
Fort, announced schemes for artisans — Vishwakarma Yojana.
• An allocation of around ₹13,000cr to ₹15,000cr to be made to help skill development among
youth who are engaged in traditional artisan works.
• He also promised drones for women self-help groups so that it could be used for agricultural
works.
PM Modi announces new scheme to help urban poor build houses
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced a new scheme to help urban poor build
houses in cities.
• Under this program, they would receive relief in interest rates and loans taken from banks to
construct their houses.
• The government already has a scheme to address the housing shortage for the urban poor called
the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) which was launched in 2015.
Cabinet approves 7 projects for Indian railways
• The Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved seven multi-tracking projects targeted at
Indian railways with an outlay of Rs 32, 500 crore
• The said projects, which will be built completely on Engineering, procurement, and construction
(EPC) mode, will add 2,339 kilometers to the existing network of Indian Railways
• The projects will receive 100 percent funding from the central government.
Cabinet approves outlay of Rs 14,903 crore to expand Digital India
• Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the government's plans to expand the Digital India program, for
which it has approved an outlay of Rs 14,903 crore for 5 years, starting 2021-22 to 2025-26.
• Under this, 525,000 IT professionals will undergo upskilling while 265,000 people will be trained
for cybersecurity.
• The mobile-based Umang application will get 540 more services, up from the current 1,700.
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In a first, govt plans community service as punishment for petty crime

• The central government, for the first time in the country, has proposed to introduce community
service as one of the punishments for “petty” offences.
• This includes for criminal defamation that cost Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at least 130 days
of his membership of Parliament before the guilty verdict against him was stayed by the Supreme
Court on August 4.
Sedition law to be completely repealed: Amit Shah
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the new Bill on IPC will completely
repeal the offence of sedition.
• He introduced three bills namely 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill', 2023; the 'Bharatiya Sakshya Bill',
2023 and the 'Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill'.
• Shah added since 1860, criminal justice system is functioning as per laws made by the British.
LS passed CGST (Amendment) Bill, and IGST (Amendment) Bill
• LS passed Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, and Integrated Goods and Services
Tax (Amendment) Bill.
• The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to amend the Central Goods
and Services Tax Act 2017 while, the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023
seeks to amend the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act 2017.
Govt introduces Bills in LS to replace 3 British-era laws
• The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the
Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 were introduced in the Lok Sabha.
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 will replace the Indian Penal Code 1860 and Bharatiya Nagarik
Suraksha, 2023 will replace the Criminal Procedure Act, 1898.
• Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 will replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Lok Sabha passes GST Bills to levy 28% tax on e-gaming, casinos
• Lok Sabhaapproved amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws to levy 28 per cent tax
on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs.
• The amendments pertain to insertion of a provision in the Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017, to
provide clarity on the taxation of supplies in casinos, horse racing and online gaming.
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to expand SC list from Chhattisgarh
• Parliament, on 9 August 2023, passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill
2023.
• The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled
Castes in Chhattisgarh.
• The Bill includes Mahara and Mahra communities as synonyms of the Mehra, Mahar, and Mehar
communities in Chhattisgarh.
Parliament passes Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023
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• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 passed by Parliament to establish a
National Research Foundation (NRF) to fund and promote research in India.
• The Bill will provide high-level strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship
in the fields of natural sciences.
• The Act will also repeal the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Act, of 2008.
Parliament passes National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023
• Parliament, on 8 August 2023, passes the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC)
Bill, 2023 for comprehensive reforms in the nursing sector.
• The Act will establish National and State Commissions to regulate nursing education and services.
• The Act will facilitate the global mobility and employability of Indian nurses.
• It will also encourage innovation in nursing education.
Rajya Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation Bill, 2023
• The Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill - 2023 was passed on August
8, 2023, by the Rajya Sabha and on August 4, 2023, by the Lok Sabha.
• The bill aims to give disciplinary and administrative powers to the Commanders of Inter-Services
Organisations (ISOs).
• The ISO Bill-2023 shall be applicable to all personnel of the regular Army, Navy and Air force.
'Study In India' portal launched to attract international students
• With the vision of re-establishing India as a global hub of education, the government launched
Study in India (SII) Portal.
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar
jointly launched the portal, in the presence of ambassadors from over 10 countries.
MASI Portal launched for Monitoring child care homes
• National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has developed an application ‘MASI’ -
Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection for real time monitoring of the Child Care Institutions
(CCIs) and their inspection mechanism across the country.
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, makes it mandatory to establish
at least one Child Welfare Committee in each district.
Bill to provide fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals
• A Bill to provide a fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals was passed by the Rajya
Sabha.
• The Bill to amend the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 was passed
by the Lok Sabha.
• The Bill seeks to provide a fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals.
31.14 lakhs handicraft artisans registered under PEHCHAN Scheme
• As on 30.06.2023, 31.14 lakhs handicraft artisans have been registered under PEHCHAN scheme
across the country to benefit of this programme.
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• PEHCHAN scheme was launched in 2016 to provide new identity to deserving handicraft artisans
and help them avail benefits of various schemes implemented by the Ministry of Textiles.
2.46 lakh farmers have been benefitted from PM-KUSUM Scheme
• Government has said that nearly 2.46 lakh farmers have been benefitted from the Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan, PM-KUSUM Scheme.
• The scheme provides for installation of solar pumps, solarization of existing grid-connected
agricultural pumps and installation of grid connected renewable power plants.
• He said, PM-KUSUM Scheme has been extended till 31st March 2026.
Tamil Nadu Govt To Expand 'Vaasippu Iyyakam' Project
• Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to extend the "Vaasipu Iyakkam" program for
students of Classes 4 to 9 across government schools in the state from September.
• The scheme is aimed at promoting reading among students.
• The project was inaugurated on July 21.
• Currently, the project is ongoing in 11 unions in 11 districts of the state. This is the first-of-its-kind
project.
Govt launches National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
• The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the National Action Plan for Drug
Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) scheme under The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).
• NAPDDR provides financial assistance to state governments/UT administrations, NGOs/VOs, and
addiction treatment facilities in government hospitals.
• NMBA was launched in 2020 to spread awareness about substance use.
Draft of National Deep Tech Startup Policy Published
• The office of the PS Adviser to the Government put out a draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy
(NDTSP) for public comment.
• The policy seeks to “ensure India’s position in the global deep tech value chain,” in areas such as
semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and space tech.
• The policy also seeks to find approaches to provide financing to deep tech start-ups at critical
moments.
Women account for nearly 49 per cent of beneficiaries of PMJAY
• The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has made a conscious effort to put
women at the center of the national conversation on health.
• In a written reply to a question, S P Singh Baghel said women account for approximately 49
percent of Ayushman card recipients.
• 141 health benefits packages under the health insurance scheme are exclusively earmarked for
women
75.51 lakh houses completed under PMAY-U
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• A total of 75.51 lakh houses have been completed out of which 71.39 lakh have been occupied till
now under the Prime Minister's Awas Yojana (PMAY-U)
• Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of houses completed Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs
Hardip Singh Puri informed the Rajya Sabha.
• Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh were other high-performing states at 8,80,209 and 8,08,278 houses
completed.
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World Sanskrit Day: 31 August 2023
• World Sanskrit Day is an annual event focused on the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit.
• It is observed on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Shravan (July/August) every year.
• The first World Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969..
• Sanskrit language is divided into two parts which are Vedic and classical.
• Vedic Sanskrit is a part of the Rig Veda, the Upanishads, and the Puranas.
• The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August every year.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand
Singh.
• The first National Sports Day was celebrated on August 29, 2012, and hence 2023 marks the 12th
anniversary of Rashtriya Khel Divas.
• The theme for the day is "Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society".
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade: 23 August
• The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is celebrated on
August 23 of each year.
• The day commemorates the uprising against the slave trade in Haiti on August 23, 1791.
• The international slave trade was abolished on March 25, 1807.
• The 2023 Theme: “Fighting slavery's legacy of racism through transformative education”
Sadbhavana Diwas: 20 August 2023
• Sadbhavana Diwas, also known as Harmony Day, is an annual celebration observed on the 20th
of August in India.
• 20th August 2023 marks the 79th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
• Rajiv Gandhi, born on 20th August 1944, is the former Prime Minister of India. He held office from
1984-1989 and significantly contributed to the country's development.
World Humanitarian Day: 19 August
• World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on August 19 to honour humanitarian work and
marks the anniversary of the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
• In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as
World Humanitarian Day.
• The 19 August 2003 attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed two humanitarian workers.
World Photography Day: 19 August
• World Photography Day is observed on 19 August annually to highlight the importance of pictures
in various aspects of life, which include culture and art.
• The day commemorates the announcement of the daguerreotype process to the public on August
19, 1839, by the French Academy of Sciences.
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• The theme for World Photography Day 2023 is "LANDSCAPES."

Parsi New Year or Navroz: 16 August 2023
• Navroz is a festival that marks the beginning of spring and the renewal of nature.
• The Parsis celebrate Navroz to commemorate their New Year which typically falls around March
21.
• Navroz arrives 200 days later in India and is celebrated in August as the Parsis here follow the
Shahenshahi calendar that doesn’t account for leap years.
• In 2023, It will be observed in India on 16 Aug.
India's 77th Independence Day: 15 August 2023
• India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023.
• The day honors the sacrifices of freedom fighters who fought for the liberation of India.
• Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, raised the country's flag over the Lahori Gate of the
Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947.
• "Jan Gan Man," was declared the national anthem by the Constituent Assembly on January 24,
1950.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
• ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ or ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’ is observed on August
14.
• This day was announced by the Prime Minister in 2021 to remember all those who lost their lives
due to the partition of the nation and were uprooted from their origins.
• India will celebrate its 77th year of independence on Tuesday.
World Organ Donation Day: 13 August
• World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August to spread awareness about the importance
of organ donation.
• It was first celebrated in 2005 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International
Society for Organ Donation (ISOD).
• The theme for World Organ Donation Day 2023 is “Step up to volunteer; need more organ donors
to fill the lacunae”.
International Youth Day: 12 August
• International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August around the globe to focus on the development
and protection of youth in society.
• International Youth Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999.
• The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000.
• The theme for the year 2023 is "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World."
World Elephant Day: 12 August
• World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12th to raise awareness about the urgent plight of
elephants and to promote their conservation and protection.
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• The day was first observed in 2012 and was created by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and
Michael Clark.
• The theme for World Elephant Day 2023 is “Ending the Illegal Wildlife Trade".
VV Giri's 127th birth anniversary: 10 August 2023
• Varahagiri Venkata Giri also known as VV Giri, who served as the fourth President of India, was
born on August 10, 1894.
• He served as the fourth president of India from 1969-74.
• VV Giri served as the third Vice President of India (1967–1969).
• He was the first vice president who did not complete his tenure.
• In 1975, the Government of India conferred the Bharat Ratna on VV Giri.
World Lion Day: 10 August 2023
• Every year on August 10, World Lion Day is observed to highlight the importance of Lions and to
garner support for their conservation.
• It was first established in 2013 by Big Cat Rescue, the world’s largest accredited sanctuary
dedicated to lions and it was co-founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
• In 2009, the Jouberts approached “National Geographic” and formed the Big Cat Initiative.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrates 7th Foundation Day
• Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates its 7th Foundation Day on 10 August 2023.
• In 2023, GeM achieved a milestone of INR 2 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the
fiscal year 2022-23.
• GeM is India's online marketplace for public procurement.
• Launched in 2016, GeM facilitates transparent and efficient procurement for government
departments, organizations, and PSUs.
World Biofuel Day: 10 August
• World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to create awareness about the
importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
• On this date in 1893, German inventor Sir Rudolf Diesel successfully used peanut oil to operate a
diesel engine.
• It has been celebrated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since 2015.
PM Modi to attend National Handloom Day celebrations in New Delhi
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the National Handloom Day celebrations at Delhi's
Bharat Mandapam.
• He will launch an e-portal, a Repository of Textiles & Crafts developed by NIFT.
• The year 2023 marks the 9th National Handloom Day.
• The program is being held in the spirit of being ‘Vocal For Local.’
• The event aims to promote and support the handloom industry in India.
National Handloom Day: 7 August
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• It is observed on 7 August every year to honour the handloom weavers in the country.
• The Swadeshi Movement was founded on August 7, which is why that day is recognised as
National Handloom Day.
• The inaugural National Handloom Day was launched and observed by the Indian government on
August 7, 2015, in Chennai.
Plastic Overshoot Day
• Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the
world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution.
• In 2023, the global Plastic Overshoot Day is projected to occur on July 28th.
• Each country has its own Plastic Overshoot Day, which is determined by the country’s
Mismanaged Waste Index.
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England to rollout world-first seven-minute cancer treatment jab
• Britain's state-run national health service will be the first in the world to offer an injection that
treats cancer to hundreds of patients in England
• After approval NHS England said hundreds of eligible patients treated with the immunotherapy,
atezolizumab, were set to have "under the skin" injection, which will free up more time for cancer
teams.
UNDP develops an open-source software to monitor carbon credits
• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has developed an open-source software
that allows countries to manage national data and processes for trading carbon credits.
• It is called the National Carbon Registry and has been accredited as a digital public good (DPG).
• As a DPG, the registry uses open-source code, which allows countries to replicate the information
to their own needs.
World's first case of live parasitic worm found in Australian
• In the world's first case, an eight cm live worm was pulled out from the brain of a 64-year-old
Australian woman during a surgery
• The woman had been admitted to the Australian National University and Canberra Hospital,
where after suffering from several health issues for a long time.
• The worm’s larvae were also suspected to have infected the woman's other organs such as her
lungs and liver.
California Assembly passes anti-caste discrimination bill
• An anti-caste discrimination bill has been passed by the California State Assembly that seeks to
combat caste discrimination and strengthen protections for marginalised communities
• The bill was passed by the Assembly.
• It now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature to make it into law, making California
the first US state to add caste as a protected category.
Kandy Esala Perahara is being celebrated in Sri Lanka
• In Sri Lanka, the annual Kandy Esala Perahara is being celebrated with deep devotion at the
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
• The sacred tooth relic which is believed to have mystic powers was sent from India in the fourth
century AD and since then it has been worshipped as the living Lord Buddha in the island nation.
Afghanistan one of the most weapons-contaminated countries
• The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan said 85 per cent of the victims of
explosions and unexploded mines in Afghanistan are children, making it one of the most
weapons-contaminated countries in the world
• Unexploded mines in Afghanistan, which has been the theatre of several conflicts down the
decades, continue to claim lives in the country
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China, Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation of boundary’

• China and Bhutan have held the first meeting of newly set up joint technical team on the
delimitation of their disputed boundary, as officials from both sides met for four days in China
and agreed to speed up a boundary resolution.
• The boundary talks between Bhutan and China began in 1984, and the 24th round was held in
2016
Germany develops device for visually impaired
• With the help of modern technology, even the visually impaired can now try their hand at sports
of shooting.
• Germany has developed a device for the visually impaired. This device has been brought to India
for the first time and given to the visually impaired in Pune.
• In shooting, the target is identified and aimed through binoculars.
US 's FDA approved first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine
• The US's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first respiratory syncytial virus
(RSV) vaccine for use in women during pregnancy to protect the baby.
• This vaccine has been developed by Pfizer and will be given to women 32 to 36 weeks into
pregnancy for prevention of lower respiratory tract infection and severe disease in infants until
they are six months old.
China's real estate giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy
• Chinese property giant Evergrande has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US amid a
deepening real estate crisis in China.
• It will allow the heavily-indebted company to protect its assets in the US as it works on a multi-
billion dollar deal with creditors.
• China Evergrande Group made the Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection filing in a New York court.
Kuwait detects first case of new EG.5 COVID variant
• Kuwait has detected the Eg.5 subvariant of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
• The strain has been rapidly circulating in the US and UK since May.
• The health risk associated with the new strain is currently assessed as low.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the Eg.5 mutation as a "variant of interest."
• Despite this, the variant has already been reported in 51 countries.
SL President introduces plans for 13th Amendment
• Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe has emphasised the importance of improving air and
sea connectivity between the Northern regions of the island with South India.
• He said that the government has plans to enhance the Kankesanthurai Harbour, Vavuniya, and
Palali Airports
• Flight connectivity between Chennai and Jaffna was restarted in December last year after a
hiatus of three years.
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Bhutan youngsters create electronic Dzongkha Braille

• A group of former students of the College of Science and Technology have created Bhutan's first-
ever prototype of electronic Dzongkha Braille.
• The device developed by former college students is called as Digital Dzongkha Braille Board.
• The device converts the input into an audible sound or tactile pop-up that can be read by touch.
Google celebrates 109th birth year of trangender cyclist Willy Bruyn
• Google celebrated the 109th birth anniversary of Belgian cyclist Willy De Bruyn with a doodle.
• He was intersex, with a combination of male and female biological traits.
• He won his first cycling race at 15 years old and became the female world champion cyclist in
1934 and 1936.
• In 2019, a street in Brussels was named after him, the first road in the city to be named after an
intersex person.
Typhoon Khanun lashes Taiwan and nearby Regions
• Taiwan has shut down businesses and schools amid the danger of Typhoon Khanun.
• In Taipei, subway services were reduced while hundreds of soldiers were on standby in nearby
cities for disaster response.
• Meanwhile, the Japanese island of Okinawa faced the brunt of the typhoon's force, with
approximately 1 lakh 70 thousand buildings left without power.
Bhutan inaugurates conservation centre to protect its native dog breed
• A conservation centre has been opened at Yuesipang in Thimphu to protect Changkhyi, the native
dog breed of Bhutan.
• Currently, the centre houses 55 Changkhyi dogs.
• With a 100 per cent sterilisation programme for stray dogs, the initiative aims to protect
Bhutanese native dogs.
Saudi, Kuwait reject Iran claims to disputed gas field
• The Kuwaiti and Saudi authorities said in a joint statement that "they alone have full sovereign
rights to exploit the wealth in that area".
• The offshore field, known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, has long been
focal point of contention between the three countries.
• Last year, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to jointly develop the field.
China plans to limit smartphone usage by children to two hours
• China’s cyberspace watchdog has put forward plans to limit the usage of smartphones by children
to no more than two hours a day and to require all tech companies to introduce a “minor mode”
to enable restrictions.
• A draft “Guidelines for the Construction of Minor Mode of the Mobile Internet” is open for public
comments until September 2.
3 Indian-origin Singaporeans now in Singapore parliament
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• 3 Indian-origin Singaporeans have been made members of parliament in Singapore.

• Raj Joshua Thomas, an Indian-origin lawyer, is ready to serve for second term in Singapore
parliament.
• Two other Indian origin NMPs are Parekh Nimil Rajnikant, CEO of acquisition firm Pegasus Asia
and Chandradas Usha Ranee, an art historian and co-founder of Plural Art magazine.
Indian Diaspora in UAE Honoured for Exemplary Support and Service
• The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosted a ceremony to commemorate 3 years of
uninterrupted service, to the thriving 3.6-million-strong Indian community in the United Arab
Emirates .
• The event, aimed to celebrate and express gratitude to the Indian community members for their
unwavering support, which has been instrumental in ensuring seamless consular operations
throughout the year.
US to hold first standalone trilateral summit with Japan and SK
• US President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-
yeol, according to the White House.
• The US announced its first standalone trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea will take
place on August 18.
• In September it passed a law that makes its nuclear status "irreversible" and bars any negotiations
on relinquishing its arsenal.
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency
• Myanmar's junta announced a six-month extension to a state of emergency, signaling a delay to
elections they had pledged to hold by August.
• Thousands of civilians have been killed and injured as the junta battles a clutch of new and
established rebel groups opposed to military rule.
• State of the emergency period would be extended another six months starting from August 1st,
2023
Google Doodle celebrates Switzerland's National Day
• Google Doodle celebrates Switzerland's National Day on August 1, 2023, with a waving national
flag.
• The day commemorates the alliance between the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden
in 1291.
• The festivities start with a traditional farmers' brunch and a gathering on the "Rütli" Meadow.
• The "Rütli" Meadow is where the confederates took their oath that formed the historic alliance.
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Ministry of Defence inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with HSL
• Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited Visakhapatnam for
acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of approx. Rs 19,000
crore.
• It would be a major boost towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing
as these ships will be indigenously designed and constructed by HSL, Visakhapatnam.
Singapore's BOC Aviation signs financing pact with Indigo
• Singapore-headquartered BOC Aviation Limited and India's largest airline IndiGo have entered
into a finance lease transaction involving 10 Airbus A320NEO aircraft to further expand its fleet.
• All 10 aircraft powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines are scheduled for delivery in 2023, said BOC
Aviation.
Govt inks MoU with UNDP to fast-track development in North East Region
• The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an MoU to fast-track development in North Easter
Region.
• The MoU includes technical support, monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building.
• Aspirational districts and blocks will also receive support from UNDP.
Indian Coast Guard signs MoU with Philippines Coast Guard
• Indian Coast Guard has signed an MoU with Philippine Coast Guard on enhanced maritime
cooperation.
• Both sides held their first bilateral meeting on a range of maritime issues.
• The MoU seeks to enhance professional linkage between the two Coast Guards in the domain of
Maritime Law Enforcement, Maritime Search & Rescue, and Marine Pollution Response.
NHPC signs MoU with Railways for construction of railway siding
• NHPC Limited has signed an MoU with Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited (RITES),
a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Railways, for the construction of railway siding at
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, for NHPC’s 2,880 MW Dibang Multi Purpose Project.
• RITES will provide comprehensive and efficient solutions for developing rail infrastructure
facilities.
IREDA signs MoU with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a performance-based MoU
with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
• The MoU outlines strategic targets that IREDA aims to achieve during the fiscal years 2023-24
and 2024-25.
• The Govt has set a Revenue from Operations target for IREDA, of ₹ 4,350 crores for the financial
year 2023-24.
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NEHHDC, Tide join hands to promote small weavers of northeast region

• Tide, a UK-based financial platform, has partnered with North Eastern Handicrafts and
Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to digitise the handloom and handicraft sector
in Northeast India.
• It will promote nearly 2.1 million handloom weavers and 3.5 million handicraft artisans across 800
clusters in Northeast India.
• Tide will offer financial and digital inclusion services to weavers.
AICTE partners with Jio Institute for Programme on AI
• The All India Council for Technical Education has collaborated with the Jio Institute to introduce
a 5-day Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science.
• This collaboration is part of AICTE's ATAL (AICTE Training and Learning) initiative, designed to
empower and upgrade faculty members from AICTE-approved institutions.
India Signs MoU with Trinidad and Tobago on sharing INDIA STACK
• India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed an MoU on sharing of INDIA STACK.
• It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and digital public goods that
aim to facilitate identity, data, and payment services on a large scale.
• Since June 2023, India has already signed MoUs with countries namely Armenia, Sierra Leone,
Suriname, and Antigua & Barbuda to share India Stack.
MakeMyTrip partners with Tourism Ministry to showcase India
• Online travel company MakeMyTrip has joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism to showcase
600-plus offbeat destinations.
• The online travel firm has launched a microsite, 'Traveller’s Map of India'.
• The site provides an interactive platform for travellers to discover lesser-known tourism gems that
lie within the country's borders based on their preferences.
Arunachal Pradesh govt inks MoA with 3 Central govt PSUs
• The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed an MoA with three Central Government PSU s to
allot 12 hydropower projects.
• The projects will be implemented by NHPC Ltd., SJVN Ltd., and NEEPCO Ltd.
• The total operational capacity of these 12 projects will be to the tune of 11,517 MW.
• The State government has initiated the ‘Golden Jubilee Border Village Electrification Program’.
PepsiCo, TSL tie up to launch program on plastic waste management
• PepsiCo India in partnership with The Social Lab (TSL), on 10 August 2023, announced the
expansion of the 'Tidy Trails' programme in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
• The program aims to engage over 500 shops to create awareness of responsible plastic waste
management.
• The Tidy Trails program was e-launched by Ashwani Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry
of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
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IIT - Hyderabad and Kathmandu University agreed to offer JDP

• The Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad and Kathmandu University (KU) have agreed to
offer a Joint Doctoral Programme (JDP) at the Ph.D. level in all areas of research.
• Several decisions to strengthen the ties between the two Institutes have been taken during the
recent visit of the IIT-H delegation to KU.
• It will help students from India and Nepal.
BIS signs MoU with 35 institutions for fostering collaboration
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signed an MoU with 35 prestigious institutions across the country
for fostering collaboration in standardization and conformity assessment.
• The MoU will pave the way for the partner institutions to participate in standardization activities
by associating with the technical committees.
• BIS is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
NHPC & ALIMCO sign MoU for providing assistive devices to Divyangjans
• NHPC Limited and Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) have signed an
MoU for providing assistive devices to Divyangjans.
• Under the MoU, NHPC will distribute aids and assistive devices to around 1,000 Divyangjans in
the vicinity of NHPC Projects located in the North and North Eastern states.
• The initiative aims to promote social inclusivity of the differently-abled.
University of Mumbai signs MOUs with 2 US Universities
• The University of Mumbai has signed MoUs with 2 US universities, the University of Illinois and St.
Louis University.
• The agreements will pave the way for opportunities in advanced and skill-based education.
• The University of Illinois will focus on promoting educational cooperation through experiential
and skill training.
• St. Louis University will collaborate on articulated degree programs.
DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services to offer skilling programme
• The Directorate General of Training (DGT) partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to
upskill students in cloud computing, data annotation, artificial intelligence (AI), & machine learning
(ML).
• AWS India will provide individuals with self-paced online learning programs in emerging
technologies at no cost.
• The initiative will benefit students enrolled in the institutions under the DGT.
TRAI & C-DoT sign MoU to establish mechanism of telecommunications
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-
DoT) signed an MOU in the field of telecommunications.
• The TRAI Centre of Studies and Research (CSR) was established to enable technological studies
in the telecom & broadcasting sectors.
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• The partnership aims to promote cooperation for research on regulatory practices & bridge gaps
in understanding.
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President Draupadi Murmu launches “Year of Positive Change” in Raipur
• Draupadi Murmu launched the state level program of “Year of Positive Change” at Prajapita
Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur.
• Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel were also present on the
occasion.
The President reached Raipur this morning on his two-day visit to Chhattisgarh.
Kohima, Namchi bag Zonal Smart City Award for Northeast Zone
• Nagaland’s state capital Kohima along with Sikkim’s Namchi have bagged the Zonal Smart City
Award for Northeast Zone under India Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) for the year 2022.
• Kohima and Namchi cities were among the winning list of 66 smart cities of India.
• The India Smart Cities Award Contest is organized under the Smart Cities Mission, Union Ministry
of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates Utkela Airport
• Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated Utkela Airport and a direct flight between Utkela and
Bhubaneshwar.
• Utkela airport is owned by the Government of Odisha.
• It has been developed as a regional airport under the UDAN scheme at a cost of Rs. 31.07 Cr.
• Utkela airport has a runway of length 917 meters.
• With the addition of Utkela Airport, Odisha will now have five airports.
Kolkata Metro to join elite club of London, Moscow, Istanbul
• Kolkata Metro Railway is upgrading to composite Aluminium Third Rail for all new and existing
corridors, placing it among prestigious metros.
• The new Aluminium Third Rail system will facilitate a seamless transition and enhance efficiency.
• Kolkata Metro Railway joins cities like London, Moscow, Berlin, Munich, and Istanbul in embracing
this innovative technology.
Union Cabinet approves proposal to celebrate August 23 as Space Day
• The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to celebrate August 23 as National Space Day.
• The Cabinet appreciated the monumental achievement of Indian scientists and congratulated
ISRO for its efforts.
• India is the first country to land near the Moon’s south pole, a momentous achievement in itself.
• The landing site of the lander was named ‘Shiv Shakti Point’.
Hyderabad gets India’s first solar roof cycling track
• Hyderabad is leading the way with a first-of-its-kind sustainable solar roof cycling track near the
Outer Ring Road
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• Named Healthway, this 23-kilometre three-lane track has two stretches — 8.5 kilometres from
Nanakramguda to Telangana State Police Academy (TSPA) and 14.5 kilometres from Kollur to
Narsingi— converging at Narsingi Junction.
Nitin Gadkari launches world's first 100% Ethanol-fueled Car in ND
• Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the world's first 100 percent
Ethanol-fueled car in New Delhi.
• With the implementation of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol, the country will save 35
thousand crore rupees annually as import bill.
• India has achieved 10 percent of ethanol blending five months in advance of the initial target of
2022
Miss World 2023 to be held in Kashmir
• Kashmir will be hosting the 71st edition of Miss World in December, Miss World CEO Julia Eric
Morely announced
• The 71st Miss World 2023 press conference was held in India's Kashmir
• Morely also said the Miss World crew was likely to arrive in Kashmir in November
Maharashtra tops in attracting FDI in 1st quarter of current FY
• Devendra Fadnavis has said the state secured the top rank in attracting Foreign Direct Investment
worth Rs 36,634 crore which is more than the sum of investment received by Delhi, Karnataka and
Telangana in the first quarter of FY 2023-24.
• Maharashtra which was ranked first in attracting FDI of Rs 1,18,422 crore in the FY 2022-23, also
ranks first in the 1st quarter of FY 2023-24.
NCERT includes chapter on National War Memorial in Class 7 textbook
• NCERT has included a chapter on the National War Memorial in Class 7 English textbook to
inculcate the values of patriotism, devotion to duty, courage, and sacrifice among school children.
• The chapter is titled ‘A Homage to our Brave Soldiers’ and highlights the history, significance, &
concept of the National War Memorial.
• The chapter discusses the supreme sacrifice made by the Armed Force.
Amit Shah chaired 26th Meeting of Western Zonal Council at Gandhinagar
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 26th Meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Gujarat.
• The meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and the
Administrator of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
• He also inaugurated an e-Resource web portal of the Inter-State Council Secretariat, MHA to
facilitate the functioning of Zonal Councils.
Prez Murmu releases commemorative coin on birth anniv. of NT Rama Rao
• President Droupadi Murmu released a special coin of ₹ 100 denomination to commemorate N T
Rama Rao on the occasion of his birth centenary year.
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• He founded the Telugu Desam Party in March 1982 and swept the Andhra Pradesh elections in
January 1983.
• The special coin was not meant for normal transactions but for preservation as a tribute to NTR.
• It is being sold online at ₹ 3,500/coin.
ISKCON Launches "Transcend": The First Integrated E-Library App
• The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) unveils its groundbreaking mobile
application "Transcend."
• The "Transcend" app presents an astonishing conversion of 5.6 crore words spanning over 2.7 lakh
pages from Srila Prabhupada’s books, expertly transformed into over 8,000 hours of captivating
audio content and an extensive collection of 600+ e-books.
IIT Bombay gets massive donation of ₹160 crore from an anonymous donor
• IIT Bombay has received a donation of ₹160 crore from an anonymous alumnus.
• The donation is the first anonymous gift received by the institute and will be used for
infrastructure, research, and the development of climate solutions.
• IIT B did not disclose the identity of the alumnus as he wanted to remain anonymous.
C-DOT celebrated its 40th Foundation Day.
• Centre for Development of Telematics the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of
Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, observed its 40th
Foundation Day celebration on 25 August 2023.
• Shri Devusinh Chauhan in his inaugural address underscored the critical need of modernizing the
communication networks by adopting the latest technologies.
Chandrayaan-3’s landing spot will be known as Shiv-Shakti point
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Chandrayaan-3’s landing spot on the Moon will be known
as Shiv-Shakti point.
• The Prime Minister flew down to Bengaluru directly from the Greek capital of Athens to
congratulate the ISRO scientists.
• The spot where Chandrayaan-2 left its footprint on the Moon will be known as Tiranga Point and
August 23 will be celebrated as Hindustan National Space Day
Draupadi Murmu releases postage stamp in memory of Dadi Prakashmani
• The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu released a postage stamp in memory of Dadi
Prakashmani, former chief of Brahma Kumaris at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
• This stamp was released under the ‘My Stamp’ initiative of the Department of Posts, Ministry of
Communications to mark the 16th death anniversary of Dadi Prakashmani.
Nagarnar Steel Plant scripted history
• The Nagarnar Steel Plant, achieved the feat of producing its final product of HR (Hot Rolled) Coil,
9 days after the production of Hot Metal.
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• This feat by NMDC is nothing less than astounding, considering that the mining major doesn’t
have prior experience of steel making.
• The 3 million tonne per annum capacity steel plant has been built at a cost of approximately
₹24,000 crores.
FSSAI's central advisory suggests 5 Year licenses for food businesses
• The Central Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) has recommended that licenses to food business operators (FBOs) can be issued for up to
five years instead of one year.
• According to the FSSAI, the recommendation to increase the tenure of licenses to FBOs was made
as part of an ease-of-doing measure requested by the food and beverage industry.
Pelma to become SECL's first opencast mine to produce coal
• SECL’s Pelma mine will become the first opencast mine in Chhattisgarh under MDO (Mine
Developer and Operator) mode.
• South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed an agreement with Pelma Collieries to
operate Pelma opencast mine located in Raigarh area.
• Pelma Collieries will operate the mine for the next 20 years.
MoSD&E and Australian Government hosted a roundtable
• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Australian
Government, successfully hosted a roundtable on "Enhancing Health Workforce Training and Skill
Pathways" in New Delhi.
• The distinguished event saw the participation of Mr. Mark Butler, alongside Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari,
Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Government Will launch Tele-Law - 2.0
• Government will launch Tele-Law - 2.0 that Integrates Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu App to ensure
access to Justice in New Delhi.
• Law and Justice Ministry said, this will enable the common citizen to access legal advice, legal
assistance and legal representation through a single registration and single gateway of Tele-Law.
CRPF switches to indigenous software COPSYSS
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently switched to indigenously developed software
for psychological screening of personnel prior to their induction in dignitary protection teams.
• Computerised Psychological Screening System (COPSYSS) is a software designed and developed
by Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) of Defence Research & Development
Organisation (DRDO)
Chandrayaan-3 becomes world’s most viewed live-stream
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved an impressive feat on YouTube's
live streaming platform.
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• The Chandrayaan-3 Mission Soft-landing LIVE Telecast, broadcasted on August 23, 2023,
captured the attention of over 80 lakh peak concurrent viewers (PCVs), making it the most-
watched live stream globally, as per Sacnilk.
Government e-Marketplace surpasses INR 1 lakh crore GMV in 145 days
• The government e-Marketplace (GeM) has crossed INR 1 lakh cr in Gross Merchandise Value
(GMV) in just 145 days in FY 2023-24.
• GeM is now one of the largest public procurement portals globally, both in terms of transaction
value and the breadth of the buyer-seller network.
• Since its inception, GeM has crossed INR 4.91 Lakh Cr in GMV and has facilitated over 1.67 crore
orders on the platform.
India Becomes the first Country to Land on South Pole of the Moon
• Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 makes soft-
landing on the moon
• The Chandrayaan-3 mission is the follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission of 2019, when the
Vikram lander crashed into the lunar surface.
• The primary objective of the mission is to showcase the space agency’s capability that it can
complete the moon mission.
First ABDM Microsite by National Health Authority launched in Aizawl
• The National Health Authority announced 100 Microsites project for accelerated adoption of
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country.
• Mizoram becomes the first state in India to operationalize an ABDM Microsite in its capital city
Aizawl.
• Under this, all healthcare facilities including the private clinics, small hospitals and labs in the
region shall be made ABDM-enabled.
Education ministry launches new curriculum framework
• Board examinations will be conducted twice a year and students will be allowed to retain the best
score, as per the new curriculum framework launched by the Education Ministry
• As per the new framework, the choice of subjects in classes 11,12 will not be restricted to streams,
students to get the flexibility to choose.
NCRTC conducts training camps to educate farmers on modern farming
• The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on organised skill development
training camps in the districts of Ghaziabad and Meerut to educate farmers on modern
agricultural techniques
• Under the training programme, a team of agricultural experts is teaching the farmers new
methods of modern agriculture.
• The initial phase of the programme is being implemented in these areas
Construction for world's new highest motorable road begins in Ladakh
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• On Independence Day, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) began the construction of the
world's new highest motorable road in Ladakh’s Demchok sector.
• The strategic road, ‘Likaru-Mig La-Fukche’, will be constructed over the next two working seasons
and will pass through an altitude of about 19,400 feet, the highest anywhere in the world.
Mr. Srettha Thavisin elected as President of Thailand
• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mr. Srettha Thavisin on his election as
the Prime Minister of Thailand.
• Thailand has been administered by a caretaker government since March, with its parliament in
deadlock.
• The Move Forward party — led by U.S.-educated liberal Pita Limjaroenrat — won a historical
election in May, but was later blocked
The fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meet to begin in Varanasi
• The 4th G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting will take place in Varanasi from 23-25th
August 2023.
• Delegates from G20 member nations, and various international organizations will attend the
meeting.
• The CWG launched the ‘Culture Unites All’ campaign to highlight India’s unwavering belief in
multilateralism based on peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and communities.
Historic India Club in London announces closure
• The Historic India Club in London has announced the closure due to financial difficulties caused
by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Historic India Club in London was established in 1933.
• It was a popular venue for Indian politicians, writers, and intellectuals during the 1930s and 1940s.
• Its purpose was to provide a social and cultural space for Indian expatriates living in London.
TRAI releases recommendations on "Policy Matters of DTH Services”
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations on “License Fee and
Policy Matters of DTH Services”.
• The DTH operation in India is governed by policy guidelines for obtaining a license for providing
DTH broadcasting services in India.
• A license Fee is a non-tax fee levied on a service provider against the privilege of being permitted
to carry out a licensed activity.
Government notifies Indian Green Hydrogen Standard under NGHM
• The Government has notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for India in a significant move for the
progress of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
• The standard, issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, outlines the emission
thresholds that must be met in order for hydrogen produced to be classified as Green, that is from
renewable sources.
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Centre releases fact sheet to promote agroforestry

• The report released details cultivating 36 specific species, including bamboo, that are suitable for
agroforestry systems and home gardens.
• Agroforestry is a combination of practising agriculture and forestry together on the same unit of
land.
• The report released on the ministry’s website details cultivating 36 specific species, including
bamboo, that are suitable for agroforestry systems.
Guwahati airport becomes first in northeast to get ‘Digi Yatra’
• Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport became the first airport in the
northeast to get ‘Digi Yatra’ facility.
• The Digi Yatra service will be available in three major areas of the airport, namely - first entrance,
check-in and boarding areas.
• The gate will open as soon as the face will be recognised on the camera
India hosts joint meet of finance, health ministers
• India hosted a joint meeting of finance and health ministers from G20 member countries in
Gujarat.
• The meeting aimed to strengthen the global health architecture and ensure preparedness and
response for future pandemics.
• The meeting was co-chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, health minister
Mansukh Mandaviya, and WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus.
Kanniyakumari’s Matti Banana got GI Tag
• The Matti banana variety, native to the Kanniyakumari district was granted the Geographical
Indication (GI) tag, and is known for its unique characteristics that thrive only in the specific
climate and soil conditions of its native region.
• Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste.
• Known as ‘Baby Banana’, it flourishes mainly in Kalkulam and Vilavancode taluks.
India's 1st state-of-the-art 3D-Printed post office opens In Bengaluru
• India's first 3D-printed post office building has been inaugurated in Bengaluru.
• The building was constructed using 3D-concrete printing technology.
• The construction was carried out by Larsen & Toubro Limited with technical guidance from IIT
Madras.
• The entire construction activity was completed in just 45 days, compared to 6-8 months for
conventional methods.
Amit Shah plants 4 croreth tree at CRPF Group Center in Greater Noida
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 18 August planted a peepal tree which was the 4 croreth tree
to be planted under All India Tree Plantation Campaign of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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• The 4 Croreth tree was planted by Amit Shah at the CRPF Group Center in Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh.
• The campaign is an initiative of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to plant 5 crore trees by
Dec 2023.
4th G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting to begin in Jaipur
• The G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting (TIMM) will be held in Jaipur on 24th and 25th
August 2023.
• The meeting will be preceded by the 4th and last Trade and Investment Working Group TIWG
meeting.
• The first three TIWG meetings were held in Mumbai, Bangalore and Kevadia respectively.
• Both meetings will be attended by more than 300 delegates, including trade ministers.
Sadbhavana Diwas was Observed with Pledge Taking
• 'Sadbhavana Diwas' is observed nation-wide on 20th August annually but as it falls on a Sunday
this year, Sadbhavana Pledge taking was organized on 18th August 2023.
• This Diwas is observed to promote National Integration and Communal Harmony among people
of all religions.
• The idea behind the observance of this Day is to shun violence and to uphold goodwill among the
people.
7-day multi-lingual short story festival begins in Jammu
• The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) 7-day multilingual
short story festival began at the JKAACL premises in Jammu.
• This is for the first time that such a big festival of short stories was organized by JKAACL.
• Writers of Dogri, Hindi, Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari, and Kashmiri languages presented their short stories
in the 7-day festival.
The biggest Independence Day bike ride in Delhi NCR was done by Women
• Delhi witnessed a historical feat on Independence Day, as a hundred women riders steered
through the streets of Delhi NCR on their bikes to commemorate the uninhibited passion of
women of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life.
• Women are a mark of inclusivity, which is why, the event is pushing other genders too, to become
a part of the Women Biker League.
3-day food festival begins in New Delhi
• Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the different State Governments and UTs is organising the
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival in the capita
• The festival aims to highlight the diverse flavors and dishes that define each region of the country.
• The event will showcase state-specific cuisines and promote awareness of the unique offerings
within each region
Union Health Minister Mandaviya inaugurates India MedTech Expo 2023
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• India's first medical technology expo, 'India MedTech Expo 2023', has been inaugurated in Gujarat
by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
• The expo will showcase the strength and potential of the Indian Medical Devices ecosystem.
• Gujarat's pharmaceutical industry ranks number one in India with a 33% share in drug
manufacturing and 28% share of drug exports.
Union Power Minister to dedicate NTPC’s 660 MW Power Project in Barh
• The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh will dedicate to the nation
a 660 MW unit of NTPC’s Barh Super Thermal Power Project in Barh, Bihar on August 18, 2023.
• The 660 MW unit being inaugurated is Unit-2 of Stage I of the project.
• It is built by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector
Enterprise under the Ministry of Power
Govt launches 'FloodWatch' app to provide real-time flood information
• The Indian government has launched a mobile app called FloodWatch to provide real-time flood
information using interactive maps.
• The FloodWatch app utilizes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis, and real-time
monitoring to deliver accurate and timely flood forecasts.
• The app provides state-wise flood forecast (up to 24 hours) or flood advisory (up to 7 days).
CSIR-NBRI launches improved lotus variety ‘Namoh 108’
• CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute launched an improved variety of the national flower
Lotus with 108 petals called 'Namoh 108'.
• The flower was dedicated to the nation a day before Independence Day.
• The Lotus variety is more weather resilient and can flower from March to December. CSIR-NBRI
also released apparels made from lotus fibre and a perfume developed from Lotus plants.
President Droupadi Murmu launches Addiction Free Bengal Campaign
• President Droupadi Murmu launched 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' Campaign under the
'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan', organized by Brahma Kumaris at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata 17.
• Speaking on the occasion, the President said that drug abuse is a matter of concern for society
and the country.
• Due to these addictions, youth are not able to choose the right direction in their lives.
INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers
• Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), under the Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES), has come out with a new mobile application ‘SAMUDRA’ - Smart Access to
Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories,
• It will offer comprehensive information on all ocean-related services, useful for both seafarers and
the fishing community.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Suriname
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• The Union Cabinet approved an MoU between India and Suriname on cooperation in the field of
Medical Product Regulation.
• Suriname has accepted the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) as a book of standards for medicines in
Suriname.
• The Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) is officially recognized by five (5) countries: Afghanistan, Ghana,
Nepal, Mauritius and the Republic of Suriname.
NHAI sets up Design Division to review design & construction of Bridge
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set up a Design Division to review the design and
construction of bridges, structures, and tunnels on National Highways across the country.
• The division will formulate policies and guidelines for the planning & maintenance of structures.
• It will review project preparation, construction of new bridges and rehabilitation of existing old
bridges.
Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in Sports between India, Australia
• The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Sports between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports,
India and the Department of Health and Aged Care of the Govt of Australia.
• It will help in expanding knowledge and expertise in the area of sports sciences and strengthening
bilateral relations between India and Australia.
CJI announces plan to expand Supreme Court
• Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday announced a plan to expand the
Supreme Court with 27 additional courts and 51 judges’ chambers.
• Currently, the Supreme Court has 17 courtrooms and two registrar courts. Its judicial strength as
of now is 32.
• The top judge said the emphasis in the new project would be on modernizing the judicial
infrastructure.
India's first long-range revolver "Prabal" will be launched on Aug 18
• India's debut long-range revolver, "Prabal," is poised for launch on August 18.
• The revolver is manufactured by the state-owned enterprise Advanced Weapons and Equipment
India (AWEIL), based in Kanpur.
• Distinguished by its .32 bore, the Prabal revolver boasts an impressive firing range of up to 50
meters, more than twice the reach of other revolvers in India.
Cabinet allows governments to spend Rs 57,613cr for 10,000 new e-buses
• The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the PM e-Bus Seva Scheme,
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said at a briefing.
• The Cabinet also approved an extension to the Digital India programme and allotted an outlay
of 14,903 crore.
• Cabinet approves 7 projects for Indian railways with an outlay of Rs 32,500 cr.
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Nation pays homage to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

• President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal on his death
anniversary.
• Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla among other prominent leaders also paid their tributes.
Centre renames Nehru Memorial as Prime Ministers' Museum and Library
• The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) has been renamed the Prime Ministers'
Museum & Library Society.
• The decision to change the name was taken during a meeting of the NMML Society in June 2023.
• The Culture Ministry decided to change the name to PM's Museum and Library Society.
• The decision was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is the Vice-President of
the Society.
1800 special guests participate in the Independence Day Celebrations
• 1800 special guests from various walks of life, ranging from Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages,
teachers, farmers, and fishermen, participated in the Independence Day Celebrations in New
Delhi on 15 August 2023.
• The celebrations are in line with its vision of 'Jan Bhagidari'.
• Over 400 sarpanches (village heads) from more than 660 villages have also been invited as
special guests.
Parshottam Rupala launches 'A-HELP' Programme in Gujarat
• The 'A-HELP' programme and Infertility Camp for Livestock under Inclusive Development were
launched in Gujarat by Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala.
• The 'A-HELP' programme will engage women as trained agents to contribute to disease control,
animal tagging, and livestock insurance.
• It was launched under the Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan.
MeitY Secretary AK Sharma launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
• The 'Graphene-Aurora program' was launched by the MeitY Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma in
Kochi, Kerala on 14 August 2023.
• The program will be implemented by Digital University Kerala and has a total budget outlay of
Rs 94.85 Crore.
• A section 8 company called 'India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)' will be
set up to nurture the emerging Graphene technology ecosystem.
Maharashtra tops fiscal heath report
• Based on the FY23 revised budget estimates, Maharashtra tops the fiscal heath report ranking,
followed by Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Telangana and Jharkhand.
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• Chhattisgarh, one of the poorest states in the country, is the second best in overall fiscal health
scorecard after Maharashtra, and ahead of Telangana,
• The bottom three are Bengal, Punjab and Kerala, shows a report by a foreign brokerage.
DPIIT launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
• DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS
Ajeevika Store
• The ODOP Wall at SARAS Aajeevika Store stands as a symbol of the harmonious partnership
between these two vital ministries.
• SARAS Aajeevika is an initiative by Deendayal Antyodaya (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural
Development, Government of India.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches DBT in NAPS
• Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
• An amount of approx Rs.. 15 crores was disbursed to one lakh apprentices by the Minister today
marking the launch of DBT in NAPS.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone for IFFCO Nano Urea Plant in Kutch
• Union Minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone for IFFCO Nano Urea Plant at Gandhidham in
Kutch
• The nano urea plant will provide multi-dimensional benefits to the agricultural economy.
• The plant will play a vital role to reduce imports of fertilizers and make India self-reliant in the
field of fertilizers.
Telangana launches India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange
• Telangana launches Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management
Framework (ADMF) in Hyderabad.
• The ADeX has been developed as a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector
and is a collaboration between the State Government, the World Economic Forum, and the Indian
Institute of Science.
National Media Campaign of Department of Land Resources
• Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh today launched the National
Media Campaign of the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) in New Delhi.
• The aim of this campaign is to make people aware of the saturation of computerization of land
records and digitization of cadastral maps for the benefit of citizens.
IAF deploys MiG-29 fighter jets at Srinagar base, replacing MiG-21s
• The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’ has replaced the
MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base.
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• The MiG 29s have multiple advantages over the MiG-21s which were able to successfully defend
the area of their responsibility in the Kashmir valley for many years and also managed to strike
down an F-16 in 2019.
Railways to establish PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at stations
• Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations
across the country.
• It aims to make available quality medicines to all at an affordable price.
• It will enable passengers and visitors at railway stations to easily access Janaushadhi products.
• These Kendra's will be set up and operated by Licensees at locations identified by Railway
Divisions.
AIM and ISRO launch National Space Innovation Challenge 2023
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) and Navars Edutech successfully launched the National Space Innovation
Challenge (NSIC) 2023.
• NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign to foster innovation and curiosity among school students
across India.
• The challenge is open to students from classes 5 to 12.
IEPFA, Common Service Centre (CSC) launch Niveshak Sarathi Vans
• Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) launched two Investor Awareness Vans
titled “Niveshak Sarathi” for Delhi.
• Each location across Delhi-NCR hosted dedicated sessions conducted by the Village Level
Entrepreneurs (VLEs) of IEPFA.
• The endeavour was fortified by the partnership of Common Service Centre as the knowledge
partner.
Digi Yatra facility to be launched at six more airports in India
• Digi Yatra facility is set to launch at six more airports in India in August 2023.
• The airports include Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati.
• The facility provides contactless and seamless movement of passengers based on Facial
Recognition Technology (FRT).
• Digi Yatra was first launched on December 1, 2022, at Delhi, Varanasi, and Bengaluru airports.
Kharif sowing crosses 979 lakh hectares
• The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released the progress of area coverage
under kharif crops as on 11th August 2023.
• The total sown area under the Kharif crop as on 11 August 2023 stood at 979 lakh hectares
compared to 929.48 lakh hectares for the corresponding period last year.
• Rice was sown/transplanted in 333.65 lakh hectares, and pulses in 101.96 lakh hectares.
Nagaland’s first Naga Traditional Cuisine lab launched at Japfü Christ
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• Nagaland’s first Naga Traditional Cuisine lab has been launched at Japfü Christian College, under
Kohima district
• The lab was inaugurated by State Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture,
Salhoutuonuo Kruse.
• As per the skill emphasis of National Education Policy 2020, the College is initiating Naga
traditional cuisine skill as an enhancement course under Nagaland University.
Appu Series Introduces India's First 4K Animated Feature Film - APPU
• Appu Series, the front-runner in children's edutainment, proudly announces the launch of 'APPU'
- India's first-ever 4K animated feature film.
• Appu IP was created as a medium to change the way children learn by making learning as
entertaining as possible.
Alappuzha all set for Nehru Trophy Boat Race
• The 69th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) will take place at Punnamada Lake in
Alappuzha.
• As many as 72 boats including 19 chundan vallams (snakeboats) will participate under nine
categories in this race.
Disney Hotstar to air National Rounds of Fit India Quiz 2022
• The National rounds of the second edition of the Fit India Quiz will be aired on Disney Hotstar
from August 12.
• A total of 13 episodes will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 8 am.
• 72 students from 36 schools clinched top honours in the State round.
• The quiz is being conducted by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in association with
the Sports Authority of India.
Paradip Port becomes fastest Major Port to handle 50 MMT Cargo in 2023
• Paradip Port Authority has become the fastest major port to handle 50 million metric tons of
Cargo in the financial year 2023-24.
• The Port of Paradip achieved an important milestone by registering a record cargo flow of 50.16
MMT Cargo on August 8, 2023.
• The Port also handled a record 942 vessels during this period.
• The record was achieved in just 129 days.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 2nd phase of annual MDA initiative
• Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the second phase of the annual
Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) initiative for Lymphatic Filariasis.
• India aims to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target.
• The second phase will cover 81 districts in 9 endemic states.
Ministry of Culture to organise ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally of MPs
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• A Tiranga Bike Rally with Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers will be organized on 11th
August 2023 in New Delhi by the Ministry of Culture.
• The bike rally will be flagged off by the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• The "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign will be celebrated from 13th-15th August 2023 across India to
encourage people to hoist flags in their premises.
53rd NPG Meeting under PM GatiShakti recommends 6 infra projects
• The network planning group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti has recommended six infrastructure
projects.
• The 53rd NPG meeting was held on August 9, 2023.
• Six projects were evaluated during the meeting, with a total project cost of Rs. 28,875.16 Cr.
• The proposed projects are expected to improve connectivity to various villages and industrial
business hubs and reduce travel time.
Rajya Sabha passes Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023
• The Parliament has passed the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 in Rajya
Sabha.
• Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala said, the Bill amends
the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005..
• The Minister said, that the Fisheries department got a total allocation of three thousand 680 crore
rupees from 1947 to 2014.
RS passes Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill
• Parliament passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order Amendment Bill 2023 in Rajya
Sabha .
• Lok Sabha has already approved the Bill.
• The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled
Castes in Chhattisgarh.
• The Bill includes Mahara and Mahra communities as synonyms of the Mehra, Mahar, and Mehar
communities in Chhattisgarh.
SC launches ‘SuSwagatam’, online portal
• The Supreme Court of India launched ‘SuSwagatam’, an online facility to generate online
electronic passes for visitors to enter the apex court's premises.
• The portal, named SuSwagatam, allows visitors, litigants, counsel, judicial law clerks, staff, parties
in the cases, and journalists to apply for electronic passes online.
Central Railway inaugurates new Amravati station as Pink Station
• Central Railway has inaugurated the New Amravati station as the first "Pink Station" in the
Bhusaval Division.
• New Amravati station is the third station on Central Railway to be fully managed by an all-women
staff.
• The station has a team of 12 women employees who manage its operations.
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• The term "Pink Station" refers to railway stations that are fully managed by women employees.
DMRC unveils CarbonLite Metro Travel initiative to educate passengers
• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched an initiative called CarbonLite Metro Travel
to educate passengers about reducing carbon emissions.
• CarbonLite Metro Travel helps inform passengers about their contribution to decreasing carbon
emissions by choosing their metro trains.
• The initiative is part of DMRC's efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable
transportation.
MeitY launches Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
• The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Indian Web Browser
Development Challenge (IWBDC) on August 9, 2023, in New Delhi.
• The challenge is an Open Challenge Competition that seeks to inspire and empower technology
enthusiasts to create an indigenous web browser.
• The proposed browser would have its own trust store with an inbuilt CCA India root certificate.
Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation stone for Adichanallur museum
• Nirmala Sitharaman, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a museum in Adichanallur,
to showcase artifacts from ancient Tamil civilization, excavated from this archaeological site
• The announcement of the setting up of the museum had been made in the Union Budget in 2020.
• The museum is to come up on 5 acres of land at the archaeological site on Adichanallur –
Srivaikundam Road
RS pays homage on the 81st Anniversary of 'Quit India Movement
• The Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar paid homage to our
freedom fighters on the 81st Anniversary of the historic 'Quit India Movement'.
• He called for reaffirming our commitment to uphold the sovereignty, integrity and rededicate
ourselves for the service of Bharat.
• All members of the Rajya Sabha observed silence in the house as a mark of respect to the martyrs.
Country has develop manned scientific submersible MATSYA6000
• The country has developed a manned scientific submersible MATSYA6000.
• It can carry three humans for a period of 12 hours up to a depth of 60,000 meters in the ocean.
• Kiren Rijiju said that an integrated mining machine has been developed for exploratory mining of
poly-metallic nodules from the sea bed and demonstration of locomotion trial was conducted at
Central India Ocean.
3rd G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting will be held in Kolkata
• The 3rd and final meeting of G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group under India’s Presidency will be
held in Kolkata
• Over 154 delegates from G20 Members, 10 invitee countries, and various international
organizations will be attending the meeting
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• It will be followed by the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting on 12th August 2023, which will
be chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh
Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, Mushqbudji rice secure GI Tags in J and K
• An air of jubilation and local pride permeates the picturesque landscapes in Rajouri and Anantnag
districts as their prized creations—the Rajouri Chikri woodcraft and the Mushqbudji variety of rice
have been bestowed with GI Tag
• This momentous recognition, the fruit of a painstaking legal process, shines a spotlight on the
exceptional quality and distinctive attributes of these regional gems.
UST Launches 2023 'D3CODE'
• UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has announced the launch of the third
edition of D3CODE (pronounced "decode"), a hackathon event for students pursuing bachelor's
or master's degree courses at Indian universities and colleges the opportunity to develop and
showcase their talent.
• This year's theme is "Exploring Generative AI: Crafting the Future"
CBI Academy joins Interpol Global Academy Network
• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy on Tuesday joined the Interpol Global
Academy Network at a virtual event.
• The network supports academic collaboration among law enforcement training institutions
across the world.
• The event was organised by the agency and the Singapore-based Interpol Global Complex for
Innovation.
Centre launches special skill initiative for the northeastern region
• The government has launched an initiative to create a skill-centric and industry-ready ecosystem
in the northeastern region.
• The initiative is called 'Transforming lives, building futures: Skill development and
entrepreneurship in North-East'.
• The initiative will benefit 250,000 youth in the northeastern region by providing them with
industry-relevant skill training programmes.
3rd G20 anti-corruption meet begins on August 9 in Kolkata
• The third and final meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) will be held in
Kolkata from 9-11 August 2023.
• Over 154 delegates from G20 Members will attend the meeting.
• The meeting will be followed by the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting on 12th August 2023.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State will chair the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting.
Parliament approves Bill to simplify birth and death registration
• Parliament has approved the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
• Rajya Sabha passed the bill while Lok Sabha had cleared it on 1st of this month.
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• The bill has been brought to simplify the birth and death registration and it will be completely
digital. He said the data received will help in making social schemes for the benefit of the people.
Kashmir's 1st electric train will be on Banihal-Baramulla corridor
• In J&K NR is all set to cross another milestone soon by starting Kashmir's first electric train on
Banihal-Baramulla corridor as the electrification of the 324 crore rupees project is in its final stage
• Indian Railway officials said that work on the project was going on since August 2019
• Bittu Kumar, Engineer RS Infra Pvt Ltd said that the project will be ready for inauguration by next
month
SAI launches short movie series ‘Halla Bol’
• Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the Umbrella Campaign 'Cheer4India' has launched a short
movie series ‘Halla Bol’ on the journey of Asian Games bound athletes to motivate them for
Hangzhou Asian Games and spread awareness about the upcoming Asian Games.
• SAI said that a total of 12 short movies will be showcased in the coming weeks.
Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against UCC
• Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the Central government's
"unilateral and hasty" plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.
• Kerala Legislative Assembly expresses concern and dismay at the Central government's move to
impose a Uniform Civil Code.
• Dr BR Ambedkar had advocated for UCC but never pressed for one.
5.33 crore subscribers enrolled under Atal Pension Yojana
• The union govt has announced that 5.33 crore subscribers have so far enrolled in Atal Pension
Yojana (APY).
• Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on May 9, 2015, and was operationalised from June 1,
2015.
• The minimum age of joining the APY is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years.
• As per the scheme, subscribers will receive pension benefits upon attaining the age of 60 years.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0: Prayagraj, Naimisharanya Identified for devlpt.
• The Ministry of Tourism has identified ‘Prayagraj’ and ‘Naimisharanya’ in Uttar Pradesh as
destinations for development under ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop
sustainable and responsible tourism destinations.
• The government launched ‘Swadesh Darshan Scheme’ (SDS) in the year 2014-15
• There are 08 projects of identified thematic circuits in Uttar Pradesh.
Health and Physical Education compulsory in all classes from 1to 12
• The government has informed that Yoga is recommended as an integral part of Health and
Physical Education.
• In Lok Sabha, Union Minister of state for Education Annapurna Devi said that CBSE has made
Health and Physical Education compulsory in all classes from 1 to XII.
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• She said that the board has directed schools to keep one period of Health and Physical Education
for them each day.
Special art exhibition dedicates to G-20 member countries to commence
• In Bihar, a special art exhibition dedicated to G-20 member countries will commence in the Bihar
Museum, Patna.
• The title of the two-month-long exhibition is Together We Art and it will conclude on 7th October
2023.
• Director General of Bihar Museum Anjani Kumar Singh said the exhibition will be inaugurated by
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
DIAL Introduces 1sr Feminine Hygiene Vending Machines at Delhi Airpor
• Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has partnered with Sirona, India's leading FEMTECH
brand, to launch a ground breaking initiative aimed at enhancing women's hygiene accessibility
at Delhi Airport.
• This initiative further solidifies Delhi Airport's position as a leader in championing women's health
and comfort during travel.
Sahitya Akademi to bring out collection of poems from G-20 nations
• The Sahitya Akademi will bring out an anthology of poems with contributions from each of the
G-20 nations to commemorate India’s presidency of the grouping.
• The collection of poems would be released during the G-20 leaders’ summit in Delhi next month
• Titled Under the Same Sky, the collection has been curated by Ranjit Hoskote
Amit Shah launches digital portal of CRCS office in Pune, Maharashtra
• The portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office was launched in Pune,
Maharashtra by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.
• The portal will handle all the work of cooperative societies including registration, and training.
• Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) are now Common Service Centers which can perform
a wide range of activities.
PM lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations
• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across
the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• The redevelopment of these stations will cost more than Rs 24,470 crores and is spread across 27
states and union territories.
• The ‘One Station One Product’ scheme will help the artisans and will help in branding the district.
President of India attends 165th convocation of university of Madras
• The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 165th convocation of the
University of Madras in Chennai on August 6, 2023.
• The University of Madras has been ranked 50 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework
(NIRF 2023) ranking released by the Ministry of Education.
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• More than one lakh students graduated from Madras University and received their degrees
Union Finance Min lays foundation stone for the 'Iconic Site Museum'
• She laid the foundation stone for the 'Iconic Site Museum' at the Adichanallur site.
• It is an ancient and historical Iron-age burial site located in Thoothukudi District Tamil Nadu.
• The Adichanallur archaeological site was declared to be developed as one of the five 'Iconic Sites'
in the Union Budget 2020-21.
• It will showcase various objects dating back to 467 BCE.
MoS R. Chandrasekhar to attend ‘Digital India RISC-V’ by IIT Madras
• Union Minister for State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics and IT Rajeev
Chandrasekhar will attend the ‘Digital India (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) RISC-V’
Symposium on 6 August 2023.
• It is being organised by IIT Madras and IIT-M Pravartak Technologies Foundation in Chennai.
• The event will showcase ‘The future of Electronics in India through the RISC-V pathway.
McDonald's unveils India's 1st airport drive-thru restaurant in Mumbai
• McDonald's India (West & South) has launched the nation’s first-ever Airport Drive-Thru
Restaurant in Mumbai.
• This is the first McDonald’s restaurant in Mumbai to operate 24x7.
• It has several innovative features, including a dedicated lane and customer ordering display for
customers.
• The restaurant also features 4 self-ordering kiosks (SOK) to help customers save time.
Cabinet clears new telecom bill and postal services bill
• The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023.
• The bill aims to increase the scope of telecommunication services by including over-the-top ( OTT
), broadcasting, internet and broadband services.
• The bill will replace Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the
Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950.
PM Modi to launch revamp of 508 railway stations at ₹24,470 crore
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway
stations spread across the country virtually on August 6.
• According to the Ministry of Railways, the redevelopment work is done at an estimated cost of
₹24,470 crore.
• These 508 stations are spread across 27 states and union territories, including 55 each in Uttar
Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Lok Sabha introduces Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill 2023
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
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• The Bill seeks to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to provide high level
strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of natural sciences
including mathematical sciences, engineering and technology, environmental and earth sciences.
Ninth edition of Malabar River Festival opens in Kerala
• In Kerala, the ninth edition of the Malabar River Festival opens at Thusharagiri in Kozhikode.
• Besides Indian Kayakers, paddlers from ten countries including the US, UK, Israel, Kazakhstan and
South Africa are participating in the event.
• The competition will be held in Kayak Slalom, Boardercross and Down River events.
Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
• The Justice G. Rohini Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC)
caste groups submitted its report to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, nearly six
years after the Union government first assigned the task to it — a task that was initially meant to
be finished in 12 weeks.
• The government had formed the commission in 2017.
Finance ministry approves ‘navratna’ status for ONGC Videsh
• The finance ministry, on 3 August 2023, gave its approval to upgrade ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) to
’navratna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from category-I ‘miniratna’.
• ONGC Videsh, under the Ministry of petroleum and natural gas, will be the 14th ’navratna’ among
CPSEs.
• India now has 13 maharatna companies,14 navratna firms, and 74 miniratna CPSEs.
Union Min of Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils the new logo of NMDC
• Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, unveiled the new logo of the
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) at an event in New Delhi.
• The new logo represents NMDC's commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices.
• NMDC is India's largest producer of iron ore and has achieved record-breaking production for the
period up to July 2023.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches Port Health Organisation under Sagar Setu
• The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal
launched Port Health Organisation (PHO) module under Sagar Setu - National Logistics Portal
(Marine).
• PHO will conduct disease surveillance, health inspection and quarantine measures to safeguard
citizens and port workers.
• It will help in online certification generation, tracking of request status etc.
Dharmendra Pradhan, S. Jaishankar jointly launch Study in India Portal
• The Study in India Portal was launched by the Union Education Minister and the Union External
Affairs Minister to promote India as a global hub of education.
• The portal provides comprehensive information about Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
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• The website also presents information about academic facilities, research support, & visa
application processes for international students.
MOIL Limited records best-ever performance
• The country's leading manganese ore producer MOIL Limited has recorded its best-ever
performance last month since its inception.
• During last month, the company produced 1.20 lakh tonnes of manganese ore, showcasing a
growth of 71 per cent as compared to the same period in the previous year.
• This is the highest-ever July production of the company.
BDL hands over first Radio Frequency Seeker of Akash to DRDO
• The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has handed over the first Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker of
Akash - the Next Generation Weapon System produced at its newly commissioned state-of-the-
art Seeker Facility Centre (SFC) to the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
• It is used in Surface-to-Air Missiles and Air-to-Air Missiles for target tracking in the terminal phase.
India to have its first polar research vessel in five years
• India aims to have its first Polar Research Vessel PRV in the next five years in order to sustain its
bases in Antarctica, said by Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju.
• He noted that in 2014, the Cabinet had approved Rs 1,051 crore to acquire the vessel.
• India currently has three research base stations in the polar region.
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan to empower farmers
• The 'World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector' will be rolled out as a Pilot
Project to revolutionise agricultural infrastructure and empower farmers.
• Leveraging the potential of over 1,00,000 PACS, the plan seeks to create decentralised storage
capacity and essential infrastructure to enhance the economic viability of PACS and boost India's
agricultural sector.
NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) takes a significant stride towards improving the
highway user experience with the launch of 'Rajmargyatra,' a citizen-centric unified mobile
application.
• This user-friendly app empowering travelers with comprehensive information on Indian National
Highways while also offering an efficient complaint redressal system.
Govt introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals
• Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of
Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Indian systems of medicine.
• It is part of India’s roadmap for the Heal in India initiative of the government.
• According to a report by the Global Wellness Institute, Ayush-based healthcare economy is
estimated to grow to $70 billion by 2025.
President of India to inaugurate 'UNMESHA' & 'UTKARSH' fest in Bhopal
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• The President of India, Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate ‘Unmesha’ – International Literature
Festival and ‘Utkarsh’ – Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
• It is being organised by the Ministry of Culture in association with Sahitya Akademi and Sangeet
Natak Akademi.
• 17 sessions on different topics will be held on the first day under Unmesha.
NMDC reports record-breaking production for the period up to July 2023
• National Mineral Development Corporation, a Navratna miner under the Ministry of Steel, has
reported record-breaking production for the period up to July 2023.
• The National Miner has delivered record performances in FY24 so far and is paving the way
towards becoming a 100 MT mining company.
• NMDC is also gearing up to surpass its historic production of 40 MT for two fiscals in a row.
India’s First Beauty and Lifestyle Festival NYKAALAND debuts In Mumbai
• Nykaa, an omnichannel consumer-tech company, and India’s most preferred beauty and lifestyle
retailer, in collaboration with BookMyShow, the nation's leading entertainment destination,
Nykaaland - India's inaugural and extraordinary beauty and lifestyle festival.
• The debut edition of the festival will bring together a highly desirable, curated ensemble of unique
events and experiences.
Asia’s highest-ever land art group exhibition, titled “sā was launched
• Asia’s highest-ever contemporary land art group exhibition, titled “sā” was launched — at an
astounding altitude of 3600m — on August 1 in Leh, Ladakh, focussing on the intersection of
climate, culture, and community in high altitude environments.
• The initiative was opened by Michael Pal, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum, and was
founded by Ladakhi mountaineer Tenzing 'Jammy' Jamyang.
National Mission for Clean Ganga Approves 7 Projects Worth Rs. 692 Cr
• The 50th meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
was held under the chairmanship of DG, NMCG, Shri G. Asok Kumar.
• 7 projects worth around Rs. 692 crore were approved in the meeting.
• Out of the 7 projects, four pertain to sewage management in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• The project aims to develop the freshwater resources and its biodiversity in India.
Record 6.77 crore income tax returns filed till July 31
• The Income Tax Department announced that 6.77 crore income tax returns were filed until July
31, 2023.
• This figure includes 53.67 lakh first-time filers, indicating a widening of the tax base.
• The total number of ITRs filed for AY 2023-24 is 16.1% more than the total ITRs filed for AY 2022-
23.
• The filing of ITRs peaked on July 31, 2023, with over 64.33 lakh ITRs being filed on a single day.
PM Modi announces 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign
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• PM Modi announced 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts in the run-
up to Independence Day.
• The campaign will include programmes across India to remember those who laid down their lives
for the country.
• Special inscriptions will be installed in lakhs of village panchayats of the country in memory of
these personalities.
India Post to sell National Flag through its 1.6 lakh post offices
• India Post to sell National Flag through its 1.6 lakh post offices to celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga.
• The govt is organizing the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign between 13-15 August 2023.
• The campaign will leverage the vast physical network of 1.6 lakh post offices in the country.
• Flags will be sold through all post offices and the ePostOffice facility.
PM lays foundation stone and inaugurates various projects in Pune
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated completed sections of the Pune Metro.
• He also handed over more than 1280 houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and more than 2650 Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana (PMAY) houses constructed by Pune Municipal Corporation to the beneficiaries.
• He also inaugurated a Waste to Energy Plant under PCMC.
CSIR-NIScPR organised Lecture on "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”
• CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organized a
lecture under its SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge) division.
• SVASTIK is a PMO-monitored initiative coordinated by CSIR-NIScPR. This was the fourth session
of the NIScPR-SVASTIK Lecture Series.
• This lecture was centered on the topic "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
BCAS organised Aviation Security Culture Week
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his congratulations to the Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security (BCAS) on the commencement of Aviation Security Culture Week.
• The week-long celebration, scheduled from July 31 to August 5
• The theme "See it, Say it, Secure it," not only involves BCAS but also encompasses all stakeholders
within the civil aviation ecosystem.
Navi Mumbai to become country’s first septic tank-free city
• Navi Mumbai is set to become the first city in the country to be septic tank-free and have toilets
in 100% of households soon.
• The NMMC has laid a network of sewage drains all over the city with 7 state-of-the-art sewage
treatment plants being set up with the help of Central government funds.
• The treated water is being used by industries and watering gardens.
Over 49 crore accounts opened under PMJDY since its inception: FinMin
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• Over 49 crore accounts have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) since
its inception.
• More than two lakh crore rupees have been deposited in Jan Dhan's account.
• The scheme was launched in 2014 with the aim to provide universal access to banking facilities to
people across the country.
• The govt informed that more than 99% of villages are covered by a banking outlet.
India witnessed highest ever coal production in 2022-23
• The Union govt has said that the country has witnessed the highest-ever coal production in 2022-
23.
• The all-India coal production in 2022-23 was over 893 Million tonnes in comparison to over 778
million tonnes in 2021-22.
• 9 states reported a rise in coal production including Assam, and West Bengal. Meanwhile, a fall
in the production of coal has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022-23.
Over 6.23 core loans sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
• Over 6 core 23 lakh loans have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
in Financial Year 2022-23.
• The objective of PMMY is to provide access to institutional finance to new or existing micro units
or enterprises up to 10 lakh rupees.
• Mudra loans under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) can be availed of from a nearby branch
office of a bank.
DGCA gave in-principle approval to AI & Indigo to import aircrafts
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted in-principle approval to Air India Ltd.
and Interglobe Aviation Ltd (Indigo) for import of 470 and 500 aircraft respectively.
• As per the induction plan of the airlines, the aircraft is proposed to be imported during the
period 2023-35.
• The operators have been advised by DGCA to share their induction plan with airport operators.
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Jaya Varma Sinha will be new Chairman Railway Board
• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appoinment of Jaya Varma Sinha as
Chairman and CEO Railway Board.
• Sinha will supersede Anil Kumar Lahoti as the new Chairman and CEO (Railway Board) and will
assume office on September 1, 2023.
• She is also the first woman Chairman of the Railway Board. Vijaylaxmi Vishwanathan was the first
female member of the Railway Board.
FIDC announces appointment of Umesh Revankar as chairman
• Umesh Revankar has been appointed as the chairman of the Finance Industry Development
Council (FIDC).
• Revankar has played a pivotal role in making Shriram Transport Finance company the largest
commercial vehicle financer in India.
• Umesh Revankar’s journey in the financial services industry spans over 35 years, starting as an
executive trainee with Shriram Group in 1987.
Geetika Srivastava is first woman to head Indian mission in Pakistan
• Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, will be the new Charge
d’Affaires (CDA) in Islamabad. She will succeed Dr M Suresh Kumar who is likely to return to New
Delhi.
• Currently serving as Joint Secretary at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),
Srivastava looks after the Indo-Pacific division.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected for second term
• Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final five-year
term in results announced much earlier than expected.
• Mnangagwa’s victory meant the ZANU-PF party retained the governmental leadership it has held
for all 43 years of Zimbabwe’s history since the nation was re-named following independence
from white minority rule in 1980.
Sunil Gavaskar joins 'Midwicket Stories' as principal advisor
• Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has joined 'Midwicket Stories' as principal advisor.
• Also known by the nicknames 'Sunny' and 'Little Master', Gavaskar is among the greatest Indian
cricketers to have graced the gentleman's game.
• Gavaskar is a distinguished member of India's maiden World Cup winning squad of 1983,
Gavaskar once held the record for scoring the most centuries in Tests.
Kaziranga national park to get first woman field Director
• The Indian Forest Service officer Dr Sonali Ghosh will take charge of the park from incumbent
field director Jatindra Sarma, who will retire on August 31.
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• The Assam government has already issued an order posting Ghosh as the head of the forest,
famed for the one-horned rhinos, spread across Nagaon, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur and
Biswanath districts, with effect from September 1.
Shell India appoints Mansi Madan Tripathy as new country chair
• Shell India announced the appointment of Mansi Madan Tripathy as the new country chair of the
company, effective from October 1, 2023.
• Tripathy will succeed Nitin Prasad who has been country chair since 2016
• As Country Chair of Shell India, Mansi will oversee Shell Group of companies in India
Indian Oil ropes in chef Sanjeev Kapoor as its brand ambassador
• Indian Oil has collaborated with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its Indane
XTRATEJ LPG brand.
• IndianOil has observed significant year-on-year growth in market volume since the initial trial of
XTRATEJ in Belgaum, Karnataka.
• Indian Oil has 16 crore customers connections.
• Sanjeev Kapoor was awarded the fourth highest Indian national honour, Padma Shri in 2017.
Lt. Gen Dhillon appointed as chief of IIT Mandi's Board of Governors
• Lieutenant General (Retired) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon has been appointed as Chairperson of
the Board of Governors of the IIT Mandi.
• Lt Gen Dhillon has served as DG Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated
Defence Staff.
• Lt Gen Dhillon commanded the 15 Corps during the Pulwama IED blast, Balakote air strikes, and
the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019.
Mridul Kumar named next Indian ambassador to Liechtenstein
• Mridul Kumar has been named the next Ambassador of India to Liechtenstein
• Kumar is presently serving as the Ambassador of India to Switzerland
• He has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Liechtenstein and will
take up residence in Berne
• Kumar is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1992 batch.
K.V Karthik Elected President of Indian Pump Manufacturers Association
• K.V. Karthik, Managing Director, Deccan Industries, one of India’s leading pump manufacturing
companies has been elected as the president of Indian Pump Manufacturers Association (IPMA)
• He was elected at the 72nd Annual General Meeting of IPMA held recently at Coimbatore.
• Mr. Karthik is the 39th president of IPMA.
Justice Prakash Shrivastava appointed as NGT chairperson
• Justice Prakash Shrivastava has taken charge as the chairperson of the National Green Tribunal
(NGT).
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• Justice Shrivastava was Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court from October 11, 2021, to March 30,
2023.
• He enrolled as an advocate on February 2, 1987, and practised extensively in the Supreme Court.
• He was appointed the High Court of Madhya Pradesh judge on January 18, 2008.
Manoj Kohli appointed as Chairman of Smart eMobility
• Smart eMobility is pleased to announce Manoj Kohli as the Chairman. Manoj Kohli, who previously
held the position of Country Head at SoftBank India, is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with
a proven track record.
• He is passionate about driving industry transformations in various fields, including mobile internet,
renewable energy, digital unicorns, and electric vehicles.
Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra appointed as UIDAI's part-time chairman
• Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital,
has been appointed as part-time chairperson of the Aadhaar-issuing body Unique Identification
Authority of India (UIDAI).
• In June 2023, senior IAS officer Amit Agrawal assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer of
UIDAI.
• Agrawal is a 1993 batch IAS from Chhattisgarh cadre.
Viacom18 appoints ex-Google MD Kiran Mani as CEO of digital business
• Kiran Mani, who previously worked with Google, has been appointed as the CEO of Viacom18's
digital business.
• Mani's 13-year tenure at Google has given him deep insights into user behaviors, content
consumption patterns, and market trends.
• Viacom18's strategic vision is to enhance its digital offerings and tap into the burgeoning digital
content market.
Rahul Dravid: BPCL Brand Ambassador
• Bharat Petroleum, the second-largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one of the premier
integrated energy companies in India, has unveiled, cricketing legend and current Head Coach of
the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador.
• This incredible partnership underscores our unwavering commitment to quality, authenticity, and
excellence.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Designated As 'national Icon' By EC
• Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, designated as a "national icon" of the Election Commission
(EC) to encourage greater voter participation in the electoral process.
• A memorandum of understanding signed between Tendulkar and the poll panel.
• As part of the three-year agreement, Tendulkar will spread voter awareness.
Radhika Madan becomes jury member at Emmy Awards 2023
• Actor Radhika Madan became a part of the jury panel at the International Emmy Awards 2023.
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• The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will honor the best in American prime time television
programming from June 1, 2022, until May 31, 2023, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts
& Sciences.
• The ceremony will be broadcast on Fox on January 15, 2024.
P. R. Seshadri appointed new MD & CEO of South Indian Bank
• The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of P. R. Seshadri as the Managing
Director and CEO of South Indian Bank.
• The appointment will be for a period of three years with effect from October 1.
• Seshadri is an accomplished banker and has also served as Managing Director & CEO of The
Karur Vysya Bank Limited (KVB), Managing Director of Citibank
Sumit Seth appointed as next Indian envoy to Nicaragua
• Sumit Seth has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nicaragua.
• He has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Nicaragua with
residence in Panama.
• Sumit Seth, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 2005 batch, is presently the Ambassador of
India to Panama.
• Bilateral relations between India and Nicaragua were established in March 1983.
Vishvas Vidu Sapkal appointed as next Ambassador to Bolivia
• Vishvas Vidu Sapkal, India's Ambassador to Peru, has been appointed as the next Ambassador to
Bolivia.
• Sapkal is an Indian Foreign Service Officer of the 1998 batch.
• He has served in different capacities in Russia, Armenia, Egypt, and the US.
• Sapkal has done special assignments at India Africa Forum Summit as Director (IAFS) in New
Delhi in November 2015.
IPS officer Shatrujeet Kapur takes charge as new Haryana DGP
• Shatrujeet Kapur takes over as the new Director General of Police (DGP) in Haryana, succeeding
P.K Agrawal.
• He aims to bring about reforms in policing by making it more responsive and transparent.
• Haryana has over 55000 police personnel, and special training will be imparted to enhance their
skills.
• The State Narcotics Control Bureau will be further strengthened to combat drug peddling.
Govt appoints R Doraiswamy as LIC MD
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) said the government has appointed R Doraiswamy as
the managing director.
• Doraiswamy is currently the executive director at the central office in Mumbai.
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), the headhunter for directors of state-owned
banks and financial institutions, in June, had recommended the name of Doraiswamy as MD.
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Anwar-ul-haq Kakar to take oath as caretaker PM

• Pakistan's new caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul haq Kakar is all set to take the oath at the
Presidency.
• Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will receive the caretaker PM after oath taking ceremony.
• The new PM will be presented with the guard of honour.
• Later, the outgoing prime minister Shehbaz will inspect a guard of honour,
Union govt notifies Manjusha Deshpande as Bombay HC judge
• Manjusha Ajay Deshpande has been appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court
by the Central government.
• The notification was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 10 August 2023.
• The appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium.
• The Collegium comprises Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices S K Kaul and
Sanjiv Khanna.
S Paramesh appointed as Additional Director General of Coast Guard
• S Paramesh has been appointed as Additional Director General Coast Guard on 8 August 2023.
• He is specialised in Navigation & Direction and his sea commands include all major vessels of ICG.
• He is a recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service and was also
awarded the Director General Coast Guard Commendation in 2012 and FOCINC (East)
Commendation in 2009.
Subhasis Talapatra takes oath as 33rd CJ of Orissa High Court
• Justice Subhasis Talapatra today took oath as the 33rd Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.
• Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal administered him the oath.
• The name of Justice Talapatra, as the Chief Justice, was recommend by the Supreme Court
Collegium last month which was later approved by the Central Government.
Hockey India appoints Herman Kruis as coach of India junior teams
• Hockey India announced the appointment of Herman Kruis, who has over two decades of
coaching experience, as coach of Indian junior men and junior women hockey teams.
• During his stint in India, he will oversee the preparations of Indian Junior Men's and Women’s
Teams ahead of FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2023 in Malaysia and FIH Women’s Junior
Hockey World Cup 2023.
Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja becomes new Tesla Chief Financial Officer
• Vaibhav Taneja has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Tesla.
• He succeeds Zachary Kirkhorn, who has left the position after 13 years with the company.
• Taneja joined the company in 2016.
• He became the Assistant Corporate Controller in February 2017 and was promoted to Corporate
Controller in 2018.
• In 2019, Taneja became the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) of Tesla.
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Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni appoints Hun Manet- as the new PM

• Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed former Prime minister Hun Sen's son - Hun
Manet- as the new prime minister of the country.
• A royal decree was issued by the King stating that he appoints Dr. Hun Manet as the prime
minister.
• While the King has appointed Hun Manet as the PM, the leader and his cabinet must win the
confidence vote on August 22 to assume office.
Government appoints Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as new CBIC Chairman
• Union govt, on 6 August 2023, appointed Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as the new Chairman of the
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) after the superannuation of Vivek Johri on
July 31.
• Sanjay Kumar Agarwal was working as a member (investigation) in the CBIC board since March
1, 2022.
• The CBIC has also appointed Senior IRS officer Surjit Bhujabal as member investigation, CBIC.
SC appoints former HC judge Jayant Nath as interim chief of DERC
• Justice Jayant Nath has been appointed as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity
Regulatory Commission (DERC) by the Supreme Court.
• The appointment was made after the Delhi government and office of LG left it to the apex court
to choose a former Judge as Chairperson of the Commission.
• The appointment is on a pro-term basis as an interim arrangement.
Qualcomm India appoints Savi Soin as President
• Qualcomm, the leading smartphone processor manufacturer, appointed Savi Soin as the
President of Qualcomm India.
• Savi Soin, who has been with Qualcomm for more than two decades, previously served as the
head of strategy and business development at Qualcomm Technologies' semiconductor division.
• He will replace Rajen Vagadia.
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba gets one-year extension
• The Centre on 3 August 2023, extended the term of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba by one year
beyond August 30, 2023.
• With this extension, He now becomes the longest-serving cabinet secretary.
• Before Rajiv Gauba, BD Pande had been the longestserving cabinet secretary from November 2,
1972, to March 31, 1977.
• He is a 1982-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Jharkhand cadre
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena takes over as Chief of Staff, ENC
• Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena has taken over as the Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, from
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan in Visakhapatnam.
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• He has served as the Navigating Officer of several Indian Naval ships including INS Kuthar,
Godavari, and Delhi.
• He has been awarded the Nau Sena Medal in 2017 and Ati Vishist Seva Medal in 2023 by the
Hon'ble President of India.
Tiger Woods Joins PGA Tour Policy Board
• American golfer Tiger Woods joined the PGA tour policy board for the first time in 27 years of his
tour.
• The news comes as a huge support for Commissioner Jay Monahan and also grants players a
more significant role as the organization seeks to complete its commercial agreement with the
Saudi sponsors of LIV Golf.
• He will reportedly join the PGA Tour policy board as the sixth player director
Shohini Sinha named as special agent in FBI
• Shohini Sinha known for her work on counter-terrorism investigations, has been named as a
special agent in charge of the FBI’s field office in Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah.
• Sinha, who most recently served as executive special assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters
in Washington DC
• In 2021, she was chosen to serve as the executive special assistant to the FBI Director.
Maj Gen Amita Rani appointed additional DG of Military Nurse Service
• Maj Gen Amita Rani assumed the appointment of Addl Director General, Military Nursing Service
(MNS) on 01 Aug 2023.
• She is an alumnus of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi.
• She was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service in the year 1983.
• She has a Six Sigma Green Belt in Health care, and Quality Management from the National Health
Care Academy, Singapore.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar takes over as the Flag Officer of ENC
• Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar has taken charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of
the Eastern Naval Command.
• He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and has a Master's Degree in Defence and
Strategic Studies.
• He is an Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist.
• He is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service.
Apurva Chandra takes additional charge of Telecom Department
• Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Apurva Chandra has been given additional charge
of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
• K. Rajaraman, hitherto the Telecom secretary, has been tapped to head the International
Financial Services Centres Authority.
• Mr. Rajaraman took charge as Telecom secretary in October 2021 and is an IAS officer from the
1989 batch in the Tamil Nadu cadre.
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Renowned Litterateur Jayanta Mahapatra passes away
• Internationally acclaimed poet and litterateur, Jayanta Mahapatra passed away.
• Jayanta Mahapatra was the first Indian poet to win a Sahitya Akademi award for English poetry.
• He authored poems such as 'Indian Summer' and 'Hunger'
• The poet was conferred the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contribution to literature. However, he
returned the award in 2015.
• Mahapatra authored 27 books on poems.
Original Harley Quinn voice actress Arleen Sorkin passes away
• Arleen Sorkin, the original voice actress of Harley Quinn, has passed away at the age of 67.
• Sorkin made history as the first voice actor to portray Harley Quinn in “Batman: The Animated
Series” in 1992.
• She continued to voice the character in various Batman media.
• Mia Sara played the first live-action version of Harley Quinn in “Birds of Prey,” a TV show based
on the comic book series.
Lyricist Dev Kohli passes away at 80
• Veteran Hindi film lyricist Dev Kohli passed away in Mumbai on Saturday, He was 80.
• Kohli is famed for his songs over 100 films including ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya,’ ‘Baazigar,’ ‘Judwaa 2,’
‘Musafir,’ ‘Shoot Out At Lokhandwala,’ and ‘Taxi Num 911.’ He has collaborated with music
directors like Anu Malik, Raam Laxman, Anand Raaj Anand, Anand Milind among others.
Former WWE Champion Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt passes away
• Windham Rotunda, who was known as Bray Wyatt passed away at the age of just 36.
• Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque took to social media to announce the demise of
the former WWE Champion.
• Wyatt gained recognition among the fans the moment he made his debut with his 'Wyatt Family.'
Veteran actor Seema Deo passes away
• Veteran actor Seema Deo passed away at the age of 83.
• The senior actor was seen in films like Anand, Koshish and Kora Kagaz.
• Apart from appearing in several Hindi films, Seema Deo was a renowned actor in Marathi cinema.
• She appeared in over 80 films throughout her career.
• She was seen in Jagachya Pathivar, Vardakshina, among many others.
Eminent Statistician CR Rao Passes Away
• Renowned mathematician and statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, widely known as C R
Rao, passed away at the age of 102.
• He was recently awarded the "International Prize in Statistics-2023", often referred to as the
"statistics' equivalent of the Nobel Prize".
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• He was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award in 1968 and the Padma Vibhushan award in
2001.
British 'chat show king' Michael Parkinson passes away
• Michael Parkinson, a veteran British chat show host, passed away on 17 August 2023.
• He had interviewed more than 2,000 guests in total, including high-profile names such as
Muhammad Ali, and Madonna.
• He switched from the BBC to ITV in 2004 and continued until 2007.
• The famed TV host was knighted by the late Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2008.
Former DRDO Director General Dr. V.S. Arunachalam passes away
• Former DRDO director general V S Arunachalam passed away.
• He was a former DRDO director general and was the Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister
from 1982-92.
• He was conferred with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, Padma Bhushan, and Padma
Vibhushan.
• He was the first Indian Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK).
• In 2015, he was awarded DRDO's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Former Indian Football Captain Mohammed Habib passes away
• Former India captain and legendary footballer Mohammed Habib passed away in Hyderabad on
15 August.
• Habib represented India for a decade from 1965-75 and was part of the team that won a bronze
medal in the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok.
• He represented the country in 35 international matches and scored 11 goals.
• Habib won the Santosh Trophy on five occasions.
Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak passes away
• Renowned social activist and founder of Sulabh International, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak passed
away on 15 August 2023.
• Sulabh International is an India-based organization that promotes human rights and
environmental sanitation.
• He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 1991.
• In 2009, he received the Stockholm Water Prize.
• He was also awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Culture and Community.
Telugu, Sanskrit scholar Kandlakunta Alaha Singaracharyulu passes away
• Eminent writer, and academician Kandlakunta Alaha Singaracharyulu passed away in
Hyderabad.
• He was known for his extensive literary works in Telugu and Sanskrit languages.
• He wrote more than 15 books on Telugu and Sanskrit languages including translations, grammar,
and speeches.
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• He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature and
education.
Renowned Nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha passes away
• Renowned nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha passed away on 11 August 2023.
• He was the recipient of Padma Shri in 2001 and Padma Bhusan in 2010
• In 1987 he was appointed the director of the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre. He held the
concurrent charge as director of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics till 2009.
Filmmaker Siddique passes away at private hospital in Kochi
• Prominent filmmaker Siddique passed away at a private hospital in Kochi last night.
• He was 63.
• Siddique's journey in the world of Malayalam cinema began with his directorial debut, "Ramji Rao
Speaking" along with his friend Lal.
• The duo created some of the Malayalam film industry's biggest comedy blockbusters, including
"In Harihar Nagar," "Godfather.
National Award-winning director Nitin Chandrakant Desai Passed Away
• National Award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai’s last rites were held in Karjat near
Mumbai in the presence of family and friends.
• 57-year-old Desai had allegedly committed suicide at his studio.
• He is survived by his wife, daughter and son.
• Mr. Desai had won four National Awards and three Filmfare Awards for his exquisite work.
Renowned Telangana folk singer Gummadi Vittal Rao 'Gaddar' passes away
• Revolutionary balladeer and renowned folk singer Gaddar, also known as Gummadi Vittal Rao,
passed away on 6 August 2023.
• He played a significant role in the Telangana statehood movement through his songs highlighting
injustices in the region.
• Gaddar was a former Maoist ideologue who played a crucial role in the left-wing extremist
movement through his songs.
Tamil actor Mohan of 'Apoorva Sagodharangal' fame, passes away
• Tamil actor Mohan, known for his comedic supporting roles, passed away in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
• In the 1989 hit 'Apporva Sagodharangal', Mohan played the role of superstar Kamal Haassan's
best friend.
• Mohan also acted in the critically acclaimed film 'Naan Kadavul' released in 2009.
• The movie depicts the horrific conditions faced by physically challenged people.
Noted Marathi poet Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor, 81, dies
• Noted Marathi poet and lyricist Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor, popularly known as Na Dho Mahanor,
died at a hospital in Maharashtra’s Pune.
• He was 81.
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• Mahanor was best known for his poems and lyrics for Marathi movies.
• Born in 1942, Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was awarded Padma Shri in 1991.
• He had also been a member of the state legislative council.
World's oldest man' dies at 127
• Brazilian supercentenarian, José Paulino Gomes, touted as world's oldest man, passes away at
age 127.
Gomes was a former animal tamer and was known as a humble and simple man.
• He lived a natural lifestyle, avoiding industrialized products.
• His diet consisted of food grown or raised locally and enjoyed an occasional drink.
Congress leader and former Speaker Vakkom Purushothaman passes away
• Veteran Congress leader and former Kerala Speaker Vakkom Purushothaman, who also served
as Governor of Mizoram, passed away
• The veteran leader also served as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• Purushothaman was a cabinet minister in the Kerala govt between 1971-77, 1980-81 and 2004-06.
• He was the speaker of Kerala legislative assembly from 1982-84 and 2001-04.
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Infosys Welcomes Iga Świątek as Global Brand Ambassador
• Infosys announced a multi-year partnership with Iga Świątek to Promote Infosys' Digital
Innovation and Inspire Women Around the World
• She is already a four-time Grand Slam Champion and one of the most dominant forces in the
women's game , who has been ranked World No. 1 since April 22, for a record 70 consecutive
weeks
• Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
Infosys onboards Rafael Nadal as ambassador
• IT major Infosys announced a three-year partnership with tennis star Rafael Nadal.
• Globally acknowledged as one of the legends in sports, he also has had the ability to change with
the changing rigors of tennis over the years.
• He will serve as Brand Ambassador for Infosys’ digital innovation.
Ninna Lego from Arunachal won ‘Entrepreneurship Challenge' 2022-23
• Ninna Lego, founder of House of Macnok from Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh won
the ‘Entrepreneurship Challenge’ 2022-2023.
• She founded House of Macnok, offering an eclectic range of lifestyle products ranging from
clothing, and jewellery, to preservative-free food items.
• She also won ‘Best Business Model Canvas' on National Startup Day, 2023, by the Dept of Planning
& Investment.
Suryakumar Yadav Leads the Mission “Omega Sufficient Nation”
• Zuventus Healthcare Ltd., a leading name in the pharmaceutical industry, proudly announces the
launch of Healthyr-U, an online wellness initiative to help Indians attain better health.
• Suryakumar Yadav, brand ambassador, Healthyr-U said as an athlete, I understand the
importance of proper nutrition for peak performance and overall wellness.
Google Doodle celebrates 60th Birthday of actress Sridevi
• Google Doodle celebrates actress Sridevi’s 60th birthday.
• The illustration was designed by Mumbai-based artist Bhumika Mukherjee.
• Born in 1963 in Tamil Nadu, Sridevi was barely four years old when she made her debut with
Thunaivan, where she played a cameo as Lord Muruga.
• She faced the camera as a child artiste in movies like Kandan Karunai and Nam Naadu among
others.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha over 'Misconduct'
• Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from Lok Sabha for "repeated
misconduct" pending an investigation by the privileges committee.
• Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is the leader of the Congress party, which is the largest party in the
opposition in Lok Sabha.
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• The matter will be further referred to the Committee of Privileges for further investigation.
NADA: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023
• Ravindra Jadeja gave dope samples thrice between January and May this year, making him the
most-tested cricketer during this period
• Altogether 55 cricketers male and female, 58 samples underwent dope testing in the first five
months of this year
• In 2021 and 2022, Rohit was the most tested cricketer with three samples each, according to NADA
data of the two years.
World Professional Wrestling Hub Appoints Sangram Singh as BA
• World Professional Wrestling Hub (WPWH) proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking
venture in the world of professional wrestling in India and beyond.
• Wrestling, known as kushti in India, holds a significant place in the country's culture
• The WPWH has appointed the esteemed Sh. Sangram Singh as the Brand Ambassador for their
new wrestling venture.
Krishan B Pathak completes 100 international matches
• Hockey India on Monday congratulated Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak
for earning his 100th international cap.
• The goalkeeper, who hails from Kapurthala, Punjab, achieved the feat during India's fourth match
of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 against Korea at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan
Stadium.
Northern Army Command complimented Aasha Malviya, Cyclist
• Northern Army Command officials complimented Aasha Malviya, a national athlete and
mountaineer, who is on her mission across India to spread awareness on women's safety and
empowerment.
• She commenced her cycling trip from Bhopal
• She started on the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh and will be terminating it in Delhi on
Independence Day, spreading her voice over 25,000 km
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ISRO-developed device for fishers' safety tested at Neendakara
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by
successfully testing its innovative device named 'Nabhmitra'.
• 'Nabhmitra' enables two-way messaging services from and to the sea.
• Weather and cyclone warnings will be communicated in the local language.
• The control centre will receive the alert including the location of the boat.
Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at moon’s south pole
• Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover confirms presence of sulphur on the moon's surface near the
south pole.
• Indian Space Research Organisation reports that the rover is still searching for hydrogen on the
lunar surface.
• The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3's rover
made in-situ measurements on the elemental composition of the lunar surface.
CSIR-CMERI developed compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
• Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has designed and developed the CSIR
PRIMA ET11, a compact electric tractor catering to the needs of small farmers.
• The CSIR PRIMA ET11 is manufactured using indigenous components and technologies, ensuring
self-reliance.
• The tractor can be charged using a conventional home charging socket and has a battery life of
over 3000 cycles.
Meta to launch AI model for writing computer codes
• Meta Platforms said it would release an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to assist in
writing computer code, furthering its push into the new technology.
• Code Llama, which will be available for free, can write code based on human text prompts and
can also be used for code completion and debugging.
Pragyan Rover of India's Chandrayaan-3 takes walk on moon
• Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 has rolled down on the Lunar surface. ISRO has said that Made
in India and Made for the Moon rover Pragyan has ramped down from the Lander and India took
a walk on the moon.
• This signifies a giant leap in the Indian space programme.
• It shows the world that India landed first near Lunar south pole.
CSIR- NIScPR publishes special issue of Journal on Nanobiotechnology
• CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) published a
special issue in Journal on the theme, “Biological Electron Microscopy and Nanobiotechnology”
in the India.
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• CSIR-NIScPR publishes 16 journals in various STI disciplines, and all of them are indexed by
reputed national/international agencies like the Science Citation Index (Web of Science).
Scientists discover new salamander species in mountain lake of Manipur
• A new species of salamander, Tylototriton zaimeng, has been discovered by Indian and Russian
scientists in the mountain lakes of Manipur.
• The new species has been named after Zaimeng, a mountain lake located atop the Khongtheng
mountain range in the Kangpokpi district of the state.
• The habitat of Tylototriton zaimeng is confined to the Khongtheng mountain range in Manipur.
Indian Scientist finds way to improve Nanomechanical Testing precision
• Indian scientist develops a new method to test nanomechanical properties of materials at very
minute scales with high precision and accuracy.
• The new methodology enables faster testing of the mechanical strength of extremely small
volumes of materials for a wide range of fields from medicine to space.
• The nanoindentation technique was invented by Dr Warren Oliver &/ Dr John Pethica in 1980.
Russia Launches Luna-25 mission to Moon
• A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off from Russia.
• It is Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years.
• A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off Friday on Russia's first moon mission in nearly
50 years.
• The lander is expected to touch down on the moon on August 21
IoT-based automated soil testing & advisory platform launched
• In a significant development for agricultural technology, a revolutionary IoT-based automated
soil testing and agronomy advisory platform, Bhu-Vision (also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil
Testing System) was officially launched at AICRP (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad.
• The KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System represents a new era in precision agriculture.
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McGahey to become first transgender to play international cricket
• Danielle McGahey of Canada will become the first transgender cricketer to play in an
international match.
• McGahey, an opening batter, has been selected in Canada's women's squad for the next month's
qualifying tournament after she fulfilled ICC's eligibility criteria for male-to-female transgender
players.
• The qualifying tournament will be played in Los Angeles from September 4 to 11.
India win inaugural Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
• India won the Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier by defeating Thailand 7-2 in the
final.
• Mariana Kujur and Jyoti scored two goals each for India in the final.
• Monika Dipi Toppo, Navjot Kaur, and Mahima Choudhary were the other goal scorers for India.
• With the win, India qualified for the Hockey 5s World Cup to be held in Muscat 2024.
Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold at World Athletics
• Neeraj Chopra made history by becoming the first-ever Indian athlete to secure a gold medal at
the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
• He recorded a stellar throw of 88.17 meters during his second attempt.
• Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem won silver medal.
• The third spot on the podium was secured by Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic.
Indian women’s blind cricket team wins gold in IBSA World Games
• Indian women's blind cricket team made history by winning the gold medal at the IBSA World
Games.
• The women's cricket team defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the finals.
• India's men's blind cricket team will play against Pakistan in the finals of the IBSA World Games.
• The team became the first-ever cricket winners at the IBSA World Games.
HS Prannoy wins bronze at BWF World Championship 2023
• Prannoy won a bronze medal for India by beating World Number 2 Viktor Axelsen in the
quarterfinals.
• Prannoy is currently ranked 7th in the world.
• India has won one gold, four silvers, and nine bronze medals at the tournament.
• China is the most successful team in the history of the BWF World Championships.
• The Championships were held from August 21 to 27 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
MoYAS allows 634 athletes to take part in Asian Games
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has sanctioned 634 athletes across 38 sporting
disciplines for participation in the upcoming Asian Games, who met the set selection criteria,
against the 850 athletes recommended by the Indian Olympic Association.
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• A total of 572 athletes participated in the last edition of Asian Games in 2018 where India returned
with 70 medals including 16 Golds.
Indian women bag free pistol gold
• The women’s free pistol team helped India sign off from the World shooting championship on a
golden note in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• India wound up second on the medals’ table with six gold and eight bronze medals.
• China was on top with 15 gold, seven silver and six bronze.
• USA was third with five gold, two silver and a bronze.
India win 50m pistol women's team gold medal
• The Indian 50m pistol women's team containing Tiyana, Sakshi Suryavanshi and Kirandeep Kaur
bagged the gold medal at the ISSF World Championships 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Tiyana and Ravinder Singh of India won bronze medals in the men's and women's individual
events, respectively.
• With the addition of medals, India’s overall tally rose to 14, six gold and eight bronze.
India’s Praggnanandhaa finishes 2nd at the Chess World Cup 2023
• Magnus Carlsen finally managed to win the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career.
• He defeated India’s Praggnanandhaa
• Pragg, was the youngest World Cup finalist ever, and is the youngest World Cup winner.
• Seeded 31, Pragg is also the lowest seed to make the final of the World Cup.
Arunachal Pradesh League launched in New Delhi
• A new ball game aims to replicate the cheers of the fans in the North East, from the football fields
to the cricket pitch.
• Arunachal Pradesh League has been launched in New Delhi.
• It has the support of BCCI, Arunachal Cricket Association, and various State bodies, aiming to
give cricket a much-needed boost in the hills.
• It will feature five teams playing 13 matches.
Indian shooter Amanpreet Singh clinches gold in Men's 25 metre event
• Indian shooter Amanpreet Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s 25-metre pistol shooting event
at the ISSF World Championship 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Gunhyeok Lee from South Korea won silver, while Kevin Chapon from France won bronze.
• The Indian team finished in 4th position with a combined total of 1,695 points.
• India has won a total of nine medals at the ISSF World Championship 2023.
Indian junior women’s hockey team finishes 3rd at Four Nations Event
• The Indian junior women's hockey team secured a dominant 6-2 victory against England to claim
the third spot in the 4 Nations Tournament - Dusseldorf 2023.
• Neelam converted a penalty corner successfully in the second quarter to level the score, and Annu
doubled India's lead with a field goal.
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• England scored their second goal of the match through Charlotte Bingham in the 54th minute.
Khelo India Women’s League to be renamed as Asmita Women’s League
• The Khelo India Women's League has been renamed the "Asmita Women's League" to promote
gender equality in sports.
• Asmita stands for "Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action".
• The new name embodies the spirit of resilience, determination, and achievement that defines
women athletes.
• The League is a significant step towards the digital transformation of Indian sports.
Anurag Thakur inaugurates 33 Khelo India Centres across Rajasthan
• Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated 33 Khelo India Centres in Rajasthan.
• A National Center of Excellence with a dedicated Sports Science Centre will be set up in
Rajasthan.
• Additional 18 Khelo India centres will be set up in Rajasthan, taking the total number to 51.
• Coaching the Coaches programme will also be extended to the Khelo India Center.
India strike first ever gold in World Para Powerlifting Championships
• India clinched two remarkable medals on the inaugural day of the World Para Powerlifting
Championships held in Dubai.
• Honey Dabas seized the coveted Gold Medal on the opening day of the championship.
• Rahul Jograjiya secured the Silver Medal under the 72 KG Junior weight category.
• 21 athletes from India are participating in the World Para Powerlifting Championships.
Malaysian Superbike Championship 2023: Double Podium for Geoffrey E
• India’s Geoffrey Emmanuel marked his debut in the Malaysian Superbike Championship 2023 with
podium finishes in both races astride a Honda CBR 250 machine at the Sepang International
Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• The 18-year-old from Chennai took part in the 250cc category (A Class) of the championship.
• Geoffrey (Gusto Racing India) finished third overall.
CEAT Cricket Rating Awards: Shubman Gill & Deepti Sharma wins big
• The 2023 CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) awards recognized outstanding achievements in cricket.
• The winners included Madan Lal and Karsan Ghavri for Lifetime Achievement.
• Shubman Gill as Men’s International Cricketer and ODI Batter of the Year.
• Deepti Sharma received the Women’s International Cricketer of the Year award.
India secures Second Rank at 16th IOAA in Chorzów, Poland
• With Four Gold and One Silver Medals, India has secured Second Rank at the 16th International
Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Chorzów, Poland held from the 10 to the 20
of August 2023.
• The United Kingdom clinched the lead with five Golds.
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• The team was led by Prof. Surhud More from IUCAA, Pune, and Pritesh Ranadive from HBCSE-
TIFR, Mumbai.
R Praggnanandhaa Second Indian to reach semifinals in FIDE World Cup
• R Praggnanandhaa, the first Indian after Vishwanthan Anand to reach the semifinals of the FIDE
World Cup, drew against his higher-ranked opponent Fabiano Caruana, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• In other semi-final,Magnus Carlsen defeated Nijat Abasov in the first game with white pieces.
• Out of four Indians, who had made it to the quarterfinals, Praggnanandhaa remains the only
Indian in the fray.
India clinch mixed team air pistol gold in ISSF World Championship
• Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal brought cheers to the India camp, clinching the 10m air pistol mixed
team gold by defeating Turkey in the final of the ISSF World Championship at Baku, Azerbaijan.
• The Indian duo defeated the Turkish pair of Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec 16-10 in the gold-
medal match to take the country's medals tally to two.
• India are currently placed second on the medals table
Coco Gauff bests Karolina Muchova in Cincinnati to win first WTA 1000
• The World No.6 Coco Gauff overpowered No.17 Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 in the final to clinch
the Cincinnati Masters title with a straight sets victory, winning her second hard-court title of the
summer and third of the season.
• Having won Auckland in January and Washington D.C. two weeks ago, Gauff is now the first
teenager to win three titles in a season since Bianca Andreescu in 2019.
Tamil Nadu International Surf Open QS 3000
• Japanese duo Sara Wakita and Tenshi Iwami have claimed victories at the inaugural Tamil Nadu
International Surf Open World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 event.
• It was a historic day of competition as the pair overcame a huge international field to win the
first-ever WSL event in India as Mahabalipuram Beach turned on pumping three-foot surf for
Finals Day.
India finished the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 4 with five medals
• India finished the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 4 with five medals including two gold and three
bronze in Paris.
• The Indian women’s compound archery team of Aditi Gopichand Swami, Jyothi Surekha Vennam
and Parneet Kaur secured a gold medal.
• Earlier this month, the same trio had teamed up to win a gold at the Archery World
Championships in Berlin.
India''s Anahat Singh clinches gold in Asian Junior Squash
• India's Anahat Singh clinched the gold medal in the U-17 category of the Asian Junior Squash
Championships, held in Dalian, China.
• She defeated Hong Kong's Ena Kwong 3-1 in the final.
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• She also has a bronze medal win, at Macau in the U-13 category in 2019.
• She also represented India in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, becoming the
youngest Indian athlete at 14 in the competition.
Spain beat England 1-0 to become Women's World Cup champions
• Spain's women's football team won the World Cup 2023 for the first time after beating England
1-0 in Sydney, Australia on 20 August 2023.
• Spain's Olga Carmona scored the winner goal against England.
• Spain is the first European side to win the tournament since Germany in 2007, and one of only
two nations to have won both the men's and women's World Cup.
ICC unveils two mascots for ODI World Cup 2023
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its mascots for the upcoming World Cup
2023.
• The mascots represent the spirit and unity that cricket promotes across the globe.
• The event was attended by ICC U-19 women’s and men’s winning captains Shefali Verma and
Yash Dhull.
• The mascots, a male and a female, originate from a distant cricket paradise called the
Crictoverse.
Antim becomes 1st Indian wrestler to win back-to-back U20 world title
• Antim Panghal made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back
U20 world titles.
• Savita also became a world champion as the Indian women team won the team title for the first
time in the history of the sport.
• Priya Malik won the 76kg title on 18 August 2023.
• Seven wrestlers from India won medals, including three gold medals, one silver, and three bronze.
Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win bronze medal at Women's World Cup
• Sweden won the bronze medal at Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Australia.
• Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scored two goals for Sweden.
• Sweden has a perfect record in World Cup third-place matches, winning four in a row.
• The tournament was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
• Two of Australia's matches became the most-watched programs on domestic commercial TV in
20 years.
Indian compound archers strike gold twice at World Cup Stage 4
• Indian archers won both men's and women's team gold medals in the World Cup Stage 4.
• The Indian men's compound team defeated the American trio by four points.
• India now has two gold and two bronze from the last World Cup of the season.
• The Indian men's compound team eliminated Korea in the semi-final.
• The Indian women's team got the top billing by topping the qualifiers.
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Rana Pratap bags Jharkhand's 1st gold at 49th Jr. Aquatic Championship
• Rana Pratap helped Jharkhand bag their first individual gold medal at the 39th Sub Junior and
49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• He won with a sensational swim in the 200m breaststroke for group I boys.
• Vidith S Shankar of Karnataka won the silver medal in the 200m breaststroke for group I boys at
the same championships.
Man City wins UEFA Super Cup by beating Sevilla
• Manchester City marked its first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup by beating Sevilla 5-4 in a
penalty shootout to add another piece of silverware to its vast haul under manager Pep
Guardiola.
• It was a 15th trophy won by City in Guardiola’s reign that started in 2016 and made up for the loss
to Arsenal in a penalty shootout in the Community Shield 10 days ago.
Indian men's 10m air pistol team clinches bronze
• The Indian men's 10-metre air pistol team of Shiva Narwal, Sarabjot Singh and Arjun Singh
Cheema secured a bronze medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
World Championship held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Shiva top scored for India with 579 points and was followed by Sarabjot (578 points) and Arjun
Singh (577 points).
Archery World Cup 2023: India’s recurve teams win bronze medals
• The Indian men’s and women’s recurve teams won bronze medals to open India’s account at the
Archery World Cup 2023 stage 4 in Paris, France.
• While the men’s archery team got the better of Spain 6-2 in the bronze medal match, the women’s
team beat Mexico in the shoot-off after scores were tied 4-4 at the end of the fourth set.
Priya Malik wins Gold medal at Under20 World Wrestling Championships
• Indian grappler Priya Malik won a Gold medal at the 2023 U20 World Wrestling Championships
in Jordan.
• She became the second woman wrestler from India to be crowned U20 world championship.
• Antim Panghal had been the first woman from India to win a junior world title in wrestling at the
2022 edition.
• She beat Laura Celine Kuehn of Germany by 5-0 in the women's 76kg freestyle wrestling final.
ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings 2023: Suryakumar retains top spot
• Suryakumar Yadav retained the top spot in ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, released on 17 August
2023.
• Shubman Gill rises 43 spots to equal 25th on the same list following his 102 runs for the series
against the West Indies.
• India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has progressed 23 places to 28th position after
grabbing two wickets in the fourth match.
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Seema Bisla handed 1-year ban for whereabouts failure

• Tokyo Olympian and 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist wrestler Seema Bisla has been
handed a one-year ban by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of the NADA for "whereabouts
failure".
• The ADDP passed the order of banning the 30-year-old Seema on July 21.
• Seema had won a bronze in women's freestyle 50kg class in the 2021 Asian Championships in
Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Indian air pistol team clinches bronze in World Championship
• The Indian men’s 10m air pistol team, comprising Shiva Narwal, Sarabjot Singh, and Arjun Singh
Cheema, won a bronze medal in the ISSF World Championship.
• The World Championship is also the qualification tournament for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Mohit Kumar creates history by becoming U20 World Wrestling champion
• Wrestler Mohit Kumar made history by winning the U20 World Wrestling Championships.
• He defeated Eldar Akhmadudinov 9-8 in the 61-kg freestyle event in Jordan.
• He is the 4th male Indian wrestler to win gold in the U20 World Championships after Palwinder
Cheema, Ramesh Kumar, and Deepak Punia.
• Antim Panghal is the only woman to have won a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling
Championships.
Woakes named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2023
• England all-rounder Chris Woakes was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2023
on 15 August 2023.
• The Englishman beat compatriot Zak Crawley and Netherlands’ Bas de Leede to claim the
honour.
• He bagged the Player-of-the-Match at the Oval and was also named the Player-of-the-Series for
his 19 wickets in three matches at an average of 18.15.
Ashleigh Gardner becomes 1st Australian to win consecutive ICC awards
• Ashleigh Gardner has become the first-ever Australian cricketer to win the ICC Player of the
Month award in consecutive months.
• Gardner won the ICC POTM award for July 2023 with her exceptional performances.
• Gardner beat fellow all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Nat Sciver-Brunt to the title.
• This marked the fourth time Gardner has won the coveted monthly award.
English pacer Steven Finn retires from all forms of cricket
• England pacer Steven Finn officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on
15 August 2023.
• Finn has had a decent career with England, having featured in 36 Tests, 69 One-Day
Internationals and 21 T20 Internationals.
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• Making his debut in 2010, he grabbed 14 wickets during the 2010-11 Ashes, which his side famously
won 3-1 in Australia.
Jannik Sinner clinches maiden Canadian Open title
• Jannik Sinner broke new ground in Toronto when he captured his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title
at the Canadian Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in the summit clash.
• He broke the Australian's serve five times to become only the second Italian Masters 1000
champion since the series began in 1990, joining Fabio Fognini (Monte-Carlo 2019).
India climbs to number 3 in FIH Men's Hockey Rankings
• Indian men's hockey team jumped to the third spot in FIH Men's Hockey World Rankings following
their Asian Champions Trophy title win.
• At the second position is FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 runners-up
Belgium with 2917.87 points. The rankings are topped by three-time World
Champions Netherlands with 3095.90 points.
• The Dutch have also won the FIH Men's Hockey Pro League this year.
India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win Asian Champions Trophy for fourth time
• India has won the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with a 4-3 win over Malaysia in
Chennai, Tamilnadu.
• India is the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
• Kim Jaehyeon from Korea was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
• Mandeep Singh was awarded the 'Player of the Tournament' with a total of three goals in seven
matches.
Khelo India junior women's hockey league 3rd edition kicks off
• The third edition of Khelo India Junior’s Women’s Hockey League was launched at the Major
Dhyan Chand stadium, New Delhi.
• Arjuna Award winner and 1972 Olympics bronze medalist Ashok Dhyanchand was the chief guest.
• A total of 13 teams around India are competing in the tournament which started today and will
go on until 22 August 2023.
Neeraj Chopra to lead 28-member Indian team in WAC
• Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships
beginning on August 19 in Budapest, Hungary, with the country fielding a 28-member team.
• The Sports Ministry announced the team instead of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), which
later said that most of the participating athletes have already reached Hungary to get used to
the weather.
Aditi Swami becomes 1st Indian to clinch individual World Title
• Aditi Swami created history by becoming the first-ever Indian to clinch the individual World Title
at the World Archery Championships in Berlin.
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• Less than two months after clinching the junior world title, Aditi, became the senior world
champion when she defeated Andrea Becerra of Mexico.
• With the win, the Satara teenager became the first Indian world champion in an individual event.
Prarthana Thombare clinches women's doubles title in Barcelona, Spain
• Prarthana Thombare has clinched the doubles title at the women's tennis hardcourt event in
Barcelona, Spain.
• The Asian Games bronze medallist, combined with Russian Anastasia Tikhonova, edged out
France’s Estelle Cascino and Latvia’s Diana Marcinkevica 3-6, 6-1, 10-7 in the final.
• It is the 2nd title of the year and 26th overall for Prarthana.
Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won a gold medal in SL3-SL4 category
• World No. 1 men's doubles pair of Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won a gold medal in SL3-
SL4 category in the Four Nations Para-Badminton International- 2023 in Sheffield, England,
defeating compatriots Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar 21-17 21-17.
• Bhagat also secured a silver in the singles SL3 category, as also a silver in mixed doubles SL3-
SU5 category with Manisha Ramdass.
Weng Hongyang of China defeats India’s H.S. Prannoy in Australia Open
• In the Australia Open Badminton in Sydney, India's ace shuttler HS Prannoy was unable to
emulate his Malaysia Masters form after being beaten by Weng Hong Yang of China in the
summit clash of the Australian Open.
• India’s H.S. Prannoy has lost to Weng Hongyang of China in the Men’s singles by 9-21,23-21,20-22.
Arsenal lift FA Community Shield 2023
• Premier League 2022-23 runners-up, Arsenal, started the new season with a bang, beating last
season's treble-winner Manchester City 4-1 on penalties to lift the FA Community Shield.
• The match went to penalties after the two sides were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation and
extra time at Wembley.
Stefanos Tsitsipas clinches first title of season
• Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a spirited comeback from Alex de Minaur to
capture the ATP 250 title at Los Cabos
• As per ATP, Tsitsipas clinched the 10th title of his career by defeating Minaur by 6-3, 6-4.
• With this win, he also perfected his head-to-head record against Minaur to 10-0.
AIFF signs Subroto Cup MoU to promote youth football
• Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) today signed MoU with the All India
Football Federation (AIFF) to promote football at the grassroots level.
• SMSES has been conducting the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament since 1960.
• It will form a Subroto XI team under Junior Boys (Under-17).
• Clubs from different Leagues will also pick up players from the Subroto Cup.
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from football
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• Gianluigi Buffon, the Italian goalkeeper, has retired from football at the age of 45.
• He lifted the World Cup in 2006 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest keepers of all time.
• He is the most capped goalkeeper of all time, having played 176 times for Italy.
• He retired from international football in 2018 after Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup
in Russia.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates 132nd Durand Cup in Kokrajhar, Assam
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates the 132nd Durand Cup in Kokrajhar, Assam on 5
August 2023.
• The ceremony included a flypast by Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft and Mi-17 helicopter, martial displays,
Gatka and Bhangra.
• The event will feature 43 matches, including 36 league matches, four quarter-final matches, two
semi-finals, and a final match on September 3.
England cricketer Alex Hales announces international retirement
• Alex Hales, the opening batter for England, has announced his retirement from international
cricket at the age of 34.
• He played 11 Test matches, 70 ODIs and 75 T20Is for England and scored 2419 runs at an average
of 37.79 and a strike rate of 95.72 in ODIs.
• Hales scored 2074 runs at a strike rate of 138.35 and average of 30.95 in T20Is.
Ex-Nepal captain Gyanendra Malla retires from international cricket
• Gyanendra Malla, former captain of the Nepal national cricket team, announced his retirement
from national and international cricket.
• Malla scored 876 runs in ODIs and 883 runs in T20Is, including one century and two fifties.
• In T20Is, his highest score is 107 against Bhutan in 2019, which is Nepal's second-highest individual
score in the format.
• He made his international debut in 2014.
Indian women’s compound team wins historic gold medal
• The Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi
Gopichand Swami bagged the gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2023 in Berlin.
• It was India’s first-ever gold at the archery world championships in any category.
• The Indian three defeated the Mexican combination of Dafne Quintero, Ana Sofa Hernandez
Jeon, and Andrea Becerra 235-229.
D Gukesh overtakes V. Anand as India's top-ranked chess player
• D. Gukesh has surpassed Viswanathan Anand as India's top chess player in the live world rankings.
• Gukesh achieved a live rating of 2755.9 after defeating Mistradin Iskandarov in the FIDE World
Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Anand, who has held the top spot for 37 years, dropped to tenth place with a score of 2754.0.
• Gukesh is now ranked ninth in the classic open category.
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Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of cricket

• Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
• Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is between 2008 and 2015, ventured into politics even
while he remained an active cricketer, and became a minister of state for sports and youth affairs
in West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees state cabinet.
• He made his debut under Deep Dasgupta in 2004.
132nd Edition of Durand Cup set to commence on August 3
• The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, one of India's most prestigious football tournaments, is set
to begin in Kolkata on 3 Aug 2023.
• The event will feature 43 matches, including 36 league matches, four quarter-final matches, two
semi-finals, and a final match on September 3.
• The tournament will see 24 football teams from diverse regions of India, including two teams from
Bangladesh & Nepal.
India records highest ODI opening partnership in West Indies
• India, on 1 August 2023, recorded their highest opening partnership in an ODI cricket against West
Indies.
• Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan set the record by scoring a 143-run stand in the third ODI against
West Indies in Tarouba.
• The previous record (132 runs) was set by Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane in an ODI against
West Indies in Port of Spain in 2017.
Alexander Zverev beats Laslo Djere in Hamburg European Open
• Alexander Zverev won the Hamburg European Open for the first time by beating Laslo Djere 7-5,
6-3.
• It’s the 26-year-old Zverev’s first title since winning in Turin, Italy, in November 2021 and he
achieved it without dropping a set at his hometown tournament.
• Dutch player Arantxa Rus won the women's title.
Bedabrate Bharali wins gold in men's Youth 67kg category
• Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2023 kick-started on July 27 at the Gautam
Buddha University in Greater Noida, India
• Bedabrate Bharali etched his name in the history books by winning a gold medal in Men's Youth
category
• He had earlier bagged gold in the Snatch category and silver in the Clean and Jerk category.
• Bedabrate Bharali wins Gold Medal in Men's Youth 67kg category
Jasprit Bumrah to lead Team India for Ireland T20
• Jasprit Bumrah will lead Team India for Ireland T20. Bumrah has returned to international cricket
after a long injury layoff.
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• The BCCI's senior selection committee announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming three-
match T20I series against Ireland to be played in Dublin from the 18th of August.
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