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NATIONAL DOCTOR’S DAY
On July 1st, India celebrates National Doctor's Day to honor Dr.
Bidhan Chandra Roy. Doctors, like soldiers, fight diseases and save
lives, deserving recognition for their selfless dedication and
sacrifices.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS DAY

July 1: Chartered Accountants Day. Celebrates ICAI’s contributions.
India’s oldest financial organization. Regulatory authority for
accounting and auditing.
WORLD SPORTS JOURNALIST DAY

On July 2nd, World Sports Journalist Day is observed globally. Sports
contribute to personal growth and career opportunities. Some
combine their love for sports and journalism to become “Sports
Journalists.”
WORLD UFO DAY

World UFO Day, celebrated annually on July 2, serves as a
platform for individuals around the globe to delve into the
intriguing realm of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). This day,
initially observed on June 24, aims to raise awareness about
UFOs, spark conversations, and foster an exchange of ideas
regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life.
GURU PURNIMA
On July 3rd, Guru Purnima, a significant Hindu festival, is
observed. It honors the Guru-Shishya relationship and is
celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains across India, Nepal,
and Bhutan.
WORLD POPULATION DAY

July 11 is World Population Day, emphasizing global
population issues and sustainable development. It raises
awareness about the impact of population growth on social,
economic, and environmental aspects, promoting awareness
and solutions.
MALALA DAY
July 12th marks Malala Day, honoring activist Malala Yousafzai's
birthday. Her dedication to girls' education is celebrated,
emphasizing her contributions to global education,
empowerment, and quality learning for all children.
WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY

On July 15, World Youth Skills Day emphasizes equipping
young people with essential skills, fostering economic
growth, and addressing youth unemployment. It promotes
empowerment and inclusion for a prosperous future.
WORLD DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
July 17 is World Day for International Justice, highlighting the
importance of global criminal justice, rule of law, and accountability
for grave crimes. The day underscores the collective commitment
to justice, promoting accountability, and upholding the rule of law.
INTERNATIONAL MOON DAY

July 20 is International Moon Day, honoring the Apollo 11 Moon
landing in 1969. It celebrates human achievement while educating
about the Moon and astronomy.
INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY

July 20 is International Chess Day, celebrating the intellectual
and strategic aspects of chess. It honors FIDE’s founding and
promotes chess’s global significance in sports, culture, and
mental stimulation.
WORLD BRAIN DAY

July 22 is World Brain Day, an annual healthcare event
focused on raising awareness about brain diseases. It unites
organizations and communities to advocate for healthcare,
education, and research on neurological conditions.
NATIONAL MANGO DAY
July 22 is National Mango Day, celebrating the tropical fruit’s
flavors, versatility, and nutritional benefits. It’s a time to savor
mangoes’ cultural significance and explore their culinary
possibilities.
INATIONAL BROADCASTING DAY

On July 23, India observes National Broadcasting Day, celebrating
radio's impact. It marks the beginning of All India Radio (AIR)
broadcasts and includes discussions about broadcasting's role in
shaping modern India.
NATIONAL THERMAL ENGINEERS DAY

July 24 is National Thermal Engineers Day, honoring
contributions to heat transfer and energy efficiency. It recognizes
thermal engineers' expertise in managing thermal energy for
various applications, advancing technologies, and enhancing
energy utilization.
INDIA’S INCOME TAX DAY

July 24 is India's Income Tax Day, commemorating the
introduction of income tax in 1860. It signifies the role of
taxation in India's economic growth and acknowledges
taxpayers' contributions to the nation's progress and welfare.
UNITED NATION’S PUBLIC SERVICE DAY
July 26 is Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory
in the 1999 Kargil conflict. It honors soldiers' sacrifices and
dedication, symbolizing the Indian armed forces' commitment
to protect the nation's security and sovereignty.
KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

July 28 is World Nature Conservation Day, advocating for preserving
the environment and its resources. It emphasizes sustainable
practices, engaging individuals, communities, and organizations in
efforts to protect biodiversity and ensure a healthier future for
generations to come.
INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY

July 29 is International Tiger Day, focusing on tiger conservation.
It raises awareness about their endangered status, advocates for
habitat protection, and emphasizes the importance of preserving
these majestic creatures for ecological balance.
WORLD RANGER DAY

July 31 is World Ranger Day, appreciating park rangers’ and
conservationists’ efforts. It honors their role in safeguarding
natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems, and
emphasizes the need to support their vital work for conservation
and sustainability.
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Union Minister Amit Shah virtually launched the
'Akshar River Cruise' on Sabarmati Riverfront, a
passenger catamaran built under Make in India, costing
Rs 15 crore. It accommodates 165 passengers, ensures
safety with twin engines, 180 life safety jackets, fire
safety, and an emergency rescue boat.
The exhibition 'Banking on World Heritage' in New Delhi

showcases G20 member nations' banknotes featuring
UNESCO-listed world heritage sites, aiming to connect
youth with their heritage through physical currency.
Curated by Rukmini Dahanukar, it highlights global
efforts to preserve and cherish our shared past.
The Indian government launched Mission Karmayogi

and a mid-career training program in New Delhi, aimed
at transforming human resources management.
Implemented by NeGD, it seeks to equip officers with
technology skills to contribute to Atmanirbhar Bharat,
emphasizing competency-based learning to enhance
government servants' efficiency and effectiveness.
The Startup20 Shikhar Summit in Gurugram, Haryana,

hosted by the Startup20 Engagement Group under
India's G20 Presidency, aims to boost global startup
ecosystems. The communique urges G20 leaders to
jointly invest $1 trillion by 2030.
The Election Commission has launched an online portal
for political parties to file financial accounts, aiming to
improve compliance and transparency. Parties not
using the online mode must provide written reasons for
their decision. Commissioners: Anup Chandra Pandey
and Arun Goel; Tenure: 6/65yrs.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the

release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), following the
15th Finance Commission's recommendations for
allocations during 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The eSARAS mobile app, launched under DAY-NRLM,

facilitates marketing for products made by women of
Self-help Groups (SHGs), offering a platform for
showcasing handicrafts and hand-looms. FDRVC, a not-
for-profit organization jointly constituted by the Ministry
of Rural Development and Tata Trust, manages the
fulfillment centre, handling logistics for shipping
products to customers.
The Greater Chennai Police established a Drone Police

Unit with nine drones, featuring AI capabilities. They
aid in aerial surveillance, crowd estimation, real-time
vehicle registration checks, suspect spotting, and
rescuing people at sea using thermal cameras and life
jackets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sai Hira
global convention centre in Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra
Pradesh. India's next 25 years, termed "Kartavya Kaal,"
will prioritize fulfilling duties. The centre, supported by
philanthropist Ryuko Hira, aims to foster cultural
exchange, spirituality, and global harmony.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah

virtually laid the foundation stone of India's first
cooperative-run Sainik School near Mehsana. The
school, initiated by Dudh Sagar Dairy, honors PM
Narendra Modi's call to establish 100 Sainik Schools on
a PPP basis, costing 75 crores rupees.
The Uttar Pradesh government aims to establish

dedicated 'monkey forests' in Lucknow as part of an
annual plantation drive to sustain simian population,
alleviate human-monkey conflict, and involve nagar
nigam, forest, and rural development departments,
with an estimated budget of Rs 10 crore for completion
in a year.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has partnered with

VVDN Technologies to manufacture high-volume
servers in India, supporting the growing local demand
and diversifying their global supply chain. HPE's
significant presence in India includes its largest
workforce outside the US and a major R&D hub in
Bengaluru.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the
foundation for 11 national highway projects worth
₹5600 crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. The projects aim
to improve connectivity, boost economic
development, and alleviate traffic congestion in the
region.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government, chaired by

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, increased the
retirement age of university professors from 62 to 65
years, acknowledging their expertise and aiming to
retain experienced faculty for further enriching
academia in the region.
The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering

(RIIG) Summit and Research Ministers’ Meeting, chaired
by Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, focused on "Research and
Innovation for Equitable Society" during India's
presidency. The meeting hosted 107 foreign delegates to
discuss and adopt the Ministerial Declaration of G20
science engagements.
The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering

(RIIG) Summit, chaired by Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar of
India's DST, focused on "Research and Innovation for
Equitable Society." Approximately 107 foreign
delegates, including Research Ministers from 29 G20
members, discussed and adopted the Ministerial
Declaration during the two-day meeting.
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to hold a Road
Safety Fortnight campaign from July 17 to 31. The
initiative aims to promote traffic rules awareness,
decrease road accidents, and enforce helmet usage for
employees arriving on two-wheelers at the office.
The National Centre of Seismology installed six

seismogram towers in Joshimath to study land
subsidence, hydrological changes, and seismic micro-
zonation. The results, due in December, will aid urban
planning and sustainable development in the
Himalayan region.
Taiwan plans to establish a Taipei Economic and

Cultural Center in Mumbai, aiming to strengthen
cooperation with India, as more Taiwanese companies
consider shifting production bases from China to India.
India's G20 Presidency hosted the 4th Space Economy

Leaders Meeting, where ISRO Chairman S Somanath
highlighted discussions on space agency partnerships
with industries and start-ups. Themes included a new
space era focusing on economy, responsibility, and
alliances, along with rules, regulations, and inclusivity
for new countries in the space sector.
The Haryana government, led by Deputy Chief Minister
Dushyant Chautala, allows restaurants to operate 24x7
without any nighttime closure restrictions. Restaurant
owners must register with the Labour Department and
adhere to relevant regulations. Complaints of
harassment can be filed via email at
hepcharyana@gmail.com.
The University of Jaffna and IIT Madras signed an MoU

to foster academic collaboration, promoting research
and cross-cultural learning. The initiative includes
student and faculty exchanges and establishing joint
research platforms and an incubation cell at Jaffna
University.
IFFCO's national campaign in July 2023 aims to promote

nano fertilizers, utilizing 2,500 agri-drones to spray nano
urea and nano DAP across 20 acres per day. 2,500
electric three-wheelers will also aid transportation,
supporting the eco-friendly PM-PRANAM scheme for
reducing chemical fertilizers.
Shravani Mela 2023 in Deoghar, Jharkhand, was

inaugurated by State Agriculture Minister Badal
Patralekh. The fair will span from July 3 to August 31,
with eight Mondays, a rare occurrence after 19 years.
Devotees flock to the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple,
one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Gujarat state government doubles insurance coverage
under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana, benefiting
1.78 crore beneficiaries with a cover of Rs 10 lakhs. The
state ranks fifth in total claims and second in amount
cleared, with over 39 lakh claims and 2800 crore
cleared.
The Indian aviation regulator DGCA and European

aviation regulator EASA have signed an MoU to
collaborate on unmanned aircraft systems and
innovative air mobility, focusing on certification
standards, environmental requirements, and
information sharing for technological developments in
the field.
The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the "Scheme for

Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the
States" with a Rs. 5,000 crore budget under NDRF,
aiming to strengthen fire services nationwide through
preparedness and capacity building, with states
contributing 25% of project costs.
IIT Madras and the Ministry of Education and

Vocational Training of Zanzibar-Tanzania signed an
MoU to establish the first-ever IIT campus outside
India. The initiative emphasizes India's commitment to
fostering connections in Africa and the Global South,
launching programs in October 2023.
India and Kenya co-host the India-Africa International
Millet Conference on 30-31 August 2023, aiming to
raise awareness about millets as smart food. Millets are
drought-resistant, climate-friendly crops with income
opportunities for smallholder farmers.
India and Singapore have extended their MoU on

personnel management and public administration until
2028, aiming to enhance cooperation in administrative
reforms, e-governance, talent development, and more
to strengthen the partnership between the two
countries' public services.
Indore Municipal Corporation achieves a milestone as

the first urban body in India to receive Extended
Producers Responsibility credit by recycling seized
single-use plastic items, while maintaining its status as
the country's cleanest city for six consecutive years.
Bihar leads India's microfinance sector with Rs 48,900

crore in borrowings, surpassing Tamil Nadu. Eastern
states, along with Bihar, contribute significantly to the
sector, with the top ten states comprising 85% of the
outstanding portfolio.
Allahabad University is set to offer PhD courses in
French, German, and Russian, along with Hindi, English,
Urdu, Arabic/Persian, and Sanskrit. Three teachers
were appointed to facilitate the foreign language
programs on campus.
The Gujarat government has signed MoUs with private

industries for the MISTHI Scheme, aiming to increase
the mangrove sink by 30%. Led by PM Modi, the
program includes core activities like plantation,
nurseries, livelihood opportunities, and eco-tourism,
costing Rs 510 lakhs over five years.
The Karnataka government offers a free Rs 4 lakh

insurance cover, including life and accidental
insurance worth Rs 2 lakh each, for delivery personnel
of companies like Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon. The
move comes after a request from a gig worker
association, benefiting over 2-4 lakh workers.
The Odisha state government is set to launch the 'Mo

Jungle Jami Yojana' to expedite Forest Rights Act
recognition and implementation. The scheme will
establish forest rights cells at tehsil and district levels
to assist in the process. Odisha is a leading state in FRA
implementation with 4.56 lakhs of IFR titles
distributed.
Neeraj Prabhakar, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman
Telangana State Horticultural University, appointed as
Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee
(RAC) for ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research
(IIOPR) at Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh. His tenure will
last three years. He has previously been a member of
the Telangana Oil Palm Advisory Committee.
The Election Commission of India and the Electoral

Tribunal of Panama have signed an MoU to establish an
institutional framework for ongoing cooperation in the
field of election management and administration. This
is the fourth MoU signed by the ECI with an election
management body in the Latin America region, and
reflects the Commission's commitment to engaging
with election bodies around the world to strengthen
democratic processes.
The Urban 20 Mayoral Summit began in Ahmedabad and

Gandhinagar, with delegates from 57 cities across the
world and 35 cities from India participating. The summit
is a great opportunity to showcase urban development
experience and successful solutions to challenges like
rising urbanization.
India's first Vedic-themed park, Ved Van Park, has

opened in Noida. The park is home to over 50,000
plants, laser shows, wall paintings, and sculptures that
highlight excerpts from the four Vedic literature pieces.
The park is divided into seven zones, each named after
a renowned Vedic sage. It also features a Vedic
Knowledge Centre and a gym and amphitheater
powered by solar energy.
The Maharashtra Prisons Department has launched a
video call facility for foreign nationals in jails across
the state. The facility will allow foreign nationals to
make video calls to their family members and lawyers
for 15 minutes in two weeks. The facility is not available
to Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, along with
those facing terrorism charges.
PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of

29 development projects worth over 12,110 crore
rupees in Varanasi. The projects include a new railway
line, widening of a highway, and redevelopment of
ghats. The total cost of the projects is over 12,110 crore
rupees. These projects are expected to boost the
economic development of Varanasi and improve the
lives of the people.
Ama Pokhari Yojana is a project launched by Odisha

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to renovate 2,000 large
water bodies in 115 urban areas of the state. The project
will be implemented in partnership with Mission Shakti
Women Self-Help Groups and educated youths, and will
cost 120 crore rupees. The renovated ponds will be used
as recreation centers for the people and will improve the
climate of the surrounding areas.
India and Tanzania have started settling trade in local

currencies, which will help promote commerce
between the two countries. Bilateral trade between
India and Tanzania has seen strong growth, reaching
USD 6.4 billion in 2022-23. Many new products are
being added to the trade baskets, and India remains
the biggest destination for Tanzanian exports.
The third Trade and Investment Working Group
Meeting has begun in Kevadia, Gujarat. The meeting,
which is attended by more than 75 international
delegates from G20 countries, offers an opportunity
for India to showcase its global trade and export
potential. The meeting began with delegates
participating in a ‘Trade Infrastructure’ seminar.
The India Literacy Board plans to build a literacy

museum at its Lucknow campus. The museum will
showcase the history of literacy in India and how it has
been taught over the years. It will be designed by noted
architect Laurie Baker and will cost ₹8 crore to build.

inaugurated a conclave on strengthening PACS through
FPOs. The conclave discussed ways to provide financial
assistance to FPOs and form 1100 new FPOs.
The Indian Mango Festival ‘Aamrus’ was inaugurated in

Moscow by Dinesh Pratap Singh and Pavan Kapoor. The
festival showcased five varieties of mangoes from
Uttar Pradesh, including Dasheri, Langra, Chausa,
Amrapali, and Mallika. The event was organized by the
Embassy of India with the support of the Uttar Pradesh
Government, APEDA, and DISHA.
Gujarat launched a pilot scheme for the welfare of
laborers, Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana. The
scheme provides insurance to workers in case of death
or disability.
The National Law University, Delhi has launched a new

research affiliate programme for individuals with
experience working on legal issues. The programme is
open to those without traditional law degrees, and aims
to draw on the expertise and perspectives of a wider
range of people. Applicants must have at least three
years of experience and have completed an
undergraduate degree at least three years ago.
India and the US jointly intercepted over 500 shipments of illicit

and unapproved prescription drugs bound for the US. The
operation, which was carried out by the Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security
Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and
US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), also resulted in the seizure of
combination medical devices and synthetic drug precursors.
Bangladesh and India launched a trade transaction in

rupees, the first time Bangladesh has done bilateral
trade with a foreign country in addition to the US
dollar. The transaction costs would reduce with the
introduction of the Taka-Rupee dual currency card, and
banks in both countries have been given permission to
open nostro accounts.
The third Trade and Investment Working Group
Meeting has begun in Kevadia, Gujarat. The meeting,
which is attended by more than 75 international
delegates from G20 countries, offers an opportunity
for India to showcase its global trade and export
potential. The meeting began with delegates
participating in a ‘Trade Infrastructure’ seminar.
The India Literacy Board plans to build a literacy

museum at its Lucknow campus. The museum will
showcase the history of literacy in India and how it has
been taught over the years. It will be designed by noted
architect Laurie Baker and will cost ₹8 crore to build.

inaugurated a conclave on strengthening PACS through
FPOs. The conclave discussed ways to provide financial
assistance to FPOs and form 1100 new FPOs.
The Indian Mango Festival ‘Aamrus’ was inaugurated in

Moscow by Dinesh Pratap Singh and Pavan Kapoor. The
festival showcased five varieties of mangoes from
Uttar Pradesh, including Dasheri, Langra, Chausa,
Amrapali, and Mallika. The event was organized by the
Embassy of India with the support of the Uttar Pradesh
Government, APEDA, and DISHA.
The Uttar Pradesh government is installing AEDs or
shock machines at government buildings and malls to
provide first aid to cardiac arrest patients. The
machines are more effective than CPR and can save
lives.
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an AI-

based model that can automatically assess the severity
of knee osteoarthritis from X-ray images. This could
help to improve diagnosis and treatment of the
disease, which is the most common musculoskeletal
disorder in the world.
The Maharashtra government has decided to deploy air

ambulances on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi
Expressway to provide speedy medical assistance to
injured in accidents. The government is also planning to
build 16 helipads on the expressway. The decision comes
after a recent bus accident that killed 25 people.
Maharashtra's economy is expected to become a

trillion dollar by 2028. The State Economy
Development Council has submitted a report to the
Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister with
recommendations for achieving this goal. The report
includes proposals for investment in 8 sectors,
including industry, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Adani Power has handed over the 1,600 MW ultra-
supercritical Godda power plant to Bangladesh Power
Development Board (BPDB). The plant, which was
commissioned in record time, will supply power to
BPDB through a dedicated transmission line.
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 is an
annual Hindu festival celebrated in the hill states of
Uttarakhand and some regions of Himachal Pradesh.
Amit Shah chaired a regional conference on drugs

smuggling and national security.Over 144,000 kilograms
of drugs worth Rs. 2,416 crore were destroyed in various
parts of the country. The government has adopted a
zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and has
destroyed more than 8.7 million kilograms of drugs since
June 1, 2022. This is a significant step in the fight against
drug trafficking and will help to create a drug-free India.
India and the UAE have signed an agreement to

establish an IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi. The campus
will offer a Master's program in Energy Transition and
Sustainability starting in January 2024, and other
Bachelor, Master's, and Ph.D. programs will be offered
starting in September 2024. Research centers in
sustainable energy, climate studies, computing, and
data sciences will also be established.
The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 was held in
New Delhi, India. It was the first time the summit was
held outside of Rome, Italy. Over 40 countries
participated, along with representatives from 30
international organizations and 25 research institutes.
The summit focused on food safety and regulatory
aspects, and it provided a platform for participants to
share best practices and experiences.
Comic Con India is coming to Chennai! The first-ever

edition of the event will take place on February 17-18,
2024 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Fans can expect to
see a range of international and Indian comic creators,
artists, and industry figures, as well as immersive
experiences in the world of comics, manga, anime, and
pop culture.
Lucknow University unveiled a heritage point at its

zoology department, featuring 19th century bricks and
a 100-year-old wooden log. The point marks the
university's centenary year and documents its
historical progression.
The government has launched a new brand of chana dal

called Bharat Dal, which will be sold at Rs 60 per kg in
Delhi-NCR. The dal is available at retail outlets of
NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar and Mother Dairy’s Safal.
Chana is a good source of protein and fiber, and it is
rich in vitamins and minerals.
The GST Bhawan in Agartala, Tripura was inaugurated
by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The building
is equipped with facilities for support and training in
GST-related issues. Before GST, Tripura annually
received Rs 4.21 crore as central sales tax collection. In
2022-23, the state collected Rs 982.5 crore as
interstate GST.
The Gujarat government and OneWeb India

Communications have signed an MoU to set up a
satellite network portal site in Mehsana. The site will be
used to provide high-speed, low-latency internet
access to the region. OneWeb has 648 satellites in orbit
and plans to invest up to Rs 100 crore in the project,
which will create 500 jobs.
Gujarat to host 69th Filmfare Awards in 2024, aiming to

promote state as film destination. The state government
signed an MoU with Worldwide Media to host the event,
which will honor artistic and technical excellence in the
Hindi-language film industry. The Gujarat government
hopes the event will boost tourism and the local
economy.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has

established a new Aviation Security Control Centre
(ASCC) in New Delhi. The ASCC will monitor security
functions and resource utilization at all 66 airports in
India that are under CISF protection. The ASCC will also
play a key role in the future of aviation security in
India.
Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for a 108-feet tall
statue of Lord Ram in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The
statue will be built at a cost of over 500 crore rupees
and will be the tallest in India. It will be a symbol of
Sanatan Dharma and will inspire people to remain
committed to our rich and timeless civilizational
values.
Semicon India 2023, a six-day event focusing on

semiconductors, will be inaugurated by PM Modi on
July 28 in Gandhinagar. The event will showcase the
latest technologies and innovations in the
semiconductor industry and provide a platform for
aspiring students to learn about the field.
The Punjab government has signed an MoU with British

Council to launch an English for Work training program
for government college students. The program aims to
upskill the employability of young individuals and
make them more competitive in the job market. The
course will be offered online and will have a flipped
classroom approach.
Madhya Pradesh had the highest crime rate against SCs

in 2021, while Kerala topped the list for crimes against
STs. The NCRB data shows that Madhya Pradesh
reported the highest number of crimes against SCs in
2021, with a crime rate of 32.6 per 100,000 people.
Kerala, on the other hand, had the highest crime rate
against STs in the same year, with a crime rate of 15.6
per 100,000 people.
The Odisha Cabinet has approved a new scheme,
Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana, to provide interest
subvention on bank loans up to Rs 1 lakh to
beneficiaries to purchase a scooter. The scheme will
benefit around 75,000 SHG community support staff
and nearly 1,25,000 SHG federation leaders. The state
government has made budgetary provision of Rs
528.55 crore for the scheme over the next five years.
The new International Exhibition-cum-Convention

Centre (IECC) complex has been inaugurated in Delhi.
The complex is India's largest MICE destination and has
been developed at a cost of ₹2,700 crore. It is a grand
architectural marvel with multiple state-of-the-art
facilities, including a convention centre, exhibition
halls, and an amphitheatre.
In August, Goa will proudly host the prestigious "The

Rubaru" Mr. India competition, the world's largest
national male pageant. Thirty-two exceptional men from
across India will showcase their charm and talent in
various rounds, culminating in the national finals at
Bogmallo Beach Resort. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
will grace the event as the chief guest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six Eklavya

Model Residential Schools in Rajasthan's districts of
Udaipur (2), Banswara (2), Partapgarh (1), and
Dungarpur (1). These schools, with a total capacity of
480 students each, aim to benefit 2,880 tribal
students, half of whom will be girls. The construction
cost is Rs 38 crore in plain areas and Rs 48 crore in hilly
areas.
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According to the 'Global Peace Index 2022' by the
Institute for Economics and Peace, Afghanistan retains
its position as the least peaceful country for the fifth
year. India ranks 126 out of 163 countries, while Iceland
is the most peaceful nation followed by Denmark and
Ireland.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is set

to release 'Threads,' a microblogging app that enables
users to follow Instagram accounts and retain their
usernames. This move follows Twitter's new restrictions
on TweetDeck use, requiring verification.
Starting January 1, 2024, the Netherlands will implement

a ban on mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches in
classrooms. Exceptions are made for specific
educational purposes, medical reasons, and disabilities.
The goal is to enhance students' focus and academic
achievements.
The three-day World Hindu Conference (WHC) will

commence on November 24 in Bangkok, with delegates
from 60+ countries representing various fields in the
Hindu society. The theme is "Jayasya Aayatnam
Dharmah" - the abode of victory in dharma. Participants
can network and collaborate for future endeavors.
China launches OpenKylin 1.0, its first homegrown open-
source OS, developed by a group of Chinese companies
led by China Electronics Corp. It aims to reduce reliance
on US technology and compete with Windows and
MacOS.
As of 2023, the US retains its position as the world's

strongest military, followed by Russia and China. India
ranks fourth, while the UK rises to fifth, and Pakistan
enters the top 10 at seventh place. South Korea remains
sixth. Japan and France drop to eighth and ninth. Bhutan
and Iceland are among the nations with the weakest
military forces.
Peru has declared a nationwide emergency due to a

surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare
neurological disorder. A 90-day health emergency has
been implemented to contain the outbreak, with 182
cases reported, including four deaths and 31
hospitalized.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched HAL's regional

office in Kuala Lumpur to enhance defence collaboration
between India and Malaysia. The office will also support
HAL's engagement in Southeast Asia and cater to
Malaysia's interest in acquiring Tejas fighter jets.
Malaysia has a significant PIO population.
The Republic of Ireland plans to make relationships and
sex education (RSE) compulsory for 15 to 18-year-olds in
post-primary schools. The curriculum will integrate
LGBTQ+ topics and cover health, relationships, safe sex,
and sexual health services.
Singapore's passport is now the world's most powerful,

offering visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan ranks
third, while Afghanistan has the weakest passport,
allowing access to only 27 destinations without a visa.
The Phoenix Herpetological Society, the largest reptile

bank in the US, seeks permission from the US Fish and
Wildlife Service to import six gharials and six mugger
crocodiles from Tamil Nadu for conservation purposes.
Algeria seeks BRICS membership and $1.5B investment

in BRICS Bank to diversify its oil-rich economy,
strengthen ties with China. Over 40 nations, including
Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, express interest in joining.
China also pledges $36B investment across various
sectors in Algeria.
Algeria seeks BRICS membership and $1.5B investment
in BRICS Bank to diversify its oil-rich economy,
strengthen ties with China. Over 40 nations, including
Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, express interest in joining.
China also pledges $36B investment across various
sectors in Algeria.
Ookla's June 2023 Speedtest Global Index, UAE ranked

first worldwide in mobile internet speed with 204.24
Mbps download and 22.72 Mbps upload. It also ranked
second globally in fixed broadband with 239.2 Mbps
download speed.
Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino unveiled a

new logo, replacing the blue bird with a white 'X' on a
black background, sparking varied reactions and memes
from users. The rebranding follows Musk's acquisition of
the platform for $44 billion.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United

Nations (FAO) launched an Action Plan supporting its
Strategy on Climate Change 2022-2031, focusing on
sustainable, inclusive, and low-emission agrifood
systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Dream11, a fantasy sports gaming platform, has become the
new lead sponsor for Team India, replacing Byju's.
The three-year deal was signed ahead of the crucial Test series
against West Indies in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-
25 cycle.
Max Verstappen clinched victory at the Formula One Austrian

Grand Prix सोसाइटी
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल ऑफ इंडिया (एएसआई)
2023, reinforcing his quest
ने for a third
प्रो. जयंत वी. consecutive
नार्लीकर को पहला गोविंद स्वरूप लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट अवार्ड प्रदान
world title.
किया। यह प्रसिद्ध पुरस्कार उनके विशिष्ट कै रियर और खगोल विज्ञान में
महान योगदान का सम्मान करता है। इस सुयोग्य सम्मान को प्राप्त करने
Charles Leclerc came second, followed by Sergio Perez in third
के लिए प्रो. नार्लीकर बधाई के पात्र हैं।
place.
West Indies cricket team misses out on qualifying for the

Cricket World Cup 2023 after losing to Scotland. They won the
शिलादित्य बोरा की पहली फीचर फिल्म "भगवान भरोसे" ने 25वें
first two editions and reached the Super Six stage but failed to
यूके एशियन फिल्म फे स्टिवल में सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का पुरस्कार जीता।
secure a Worldबोरा
Cupके ticket.
कौशल की पुष्टि हुई है, और फिल्म के आकर्षक कथानक
और शानदार निष्पादन ने उत्सव के न्यायाधीशों के विशिष्ट पैनल पर
They also missed
एक the 2022
स्थायी T20 World
छाप छोड़ी है। Cup's Super 12 stage.
Triveni Continental Kings won the inaugural Global Chess League,

defeating Mumba Masters 2-0 in the final.
IIFA 2023 में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज अभिनेता कमल हासन को भारतीय
सिनेमा पुरस्कार में प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृ ष्ट उपलब्धि के साथ प्रस्तुत किया
Levon
जाएगा। Aronian's
यह अवसर 27victory secured
मई को अबू the वाला
धाबी में होने titleहै।and
यह $500,000
सम्मान prize in a
thrilling sudden-death
हासन के विशिष्ट करियर के दौरानblitzभारतीय
game. सिनेमा उद्योग में उनके
उत्कृ ष्ट योगदान की पुष्टि करता है।
Haryana emerged victorious in the 6th Youth Women's National
Boxing Championships in Bhopal, securing 13 medals, including
five gold. Uttarakhand and Delhi secured second and third
places respectively.
Priya from Haryana was awarded the best boxer, and Madhya
Pradesh's Anjali Singh received the most promising boxer
award.
India clinched the 2023 South Asian Football Federation

Championship, securing their ninth title out of 14 editions. The
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल सोसाइटी ऑफ इंडिया (एएसआई) ने प्रो. जयंत वी.
Indian men's team won a thrilling penalty shootout against
Kuwait
किया। यहin the पुरस्कार
प्रसिद्ध final atउनके
Bangalore's Sree
विशिष्ट कै रियर और Kanteerava
खगोल विज्ञान मेंStadium, with
goalkeeper
महान योगदान का Gurpreet Singh
सम्मान करता emerging
है। इस as the
सुयोग्य सम्मान hero.
को प्राप्त करने
Lallianzuala Chhangte, the Indian football team midfielder, has

been honored as the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-
23, triumphingशिलादित्य बोरा की पहली फीचर
over Nandhakumar Sekarफिल्म and "भगवान
Naoremभरोसे" ने 25वें
Mahesh
Singh. यूके एशियन फिल्म फे स्टिवल में सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का पुरस्कार जीता।
बोरा के कौशल की पुष्टि हुई है, और फिल्म के आकर्षक कथानक
और शानदार
Additionally, Manisha निष्पादनsecured
Kalyan ने उत्सव के her
न्यायाधीशों
second के विशिष्ट पैनल पर
consecutive
एक स्थायी छाप छोड़ी है।
Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
India's Priyansh and Avneet Kaur secured gold in the junior mixed
team compound event, beating Israel 146-144 at the World
IIFA
Archery 2023Youth Championships
में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज अभिनेताin कमलIreland.
हासन को भारतीय
जाएगा।
Manavयह अवसर 27
Jadhav and मई को अबू धाबी मेंSharma
Aishwarya होने वाला won
है। यह bronze
सम्मान in the cadet
हासन
mixedके compound
विशिष्ट करियरevent.के दौरान भारतीय सिनेमा उद्योग में उनके
The BCCI Apex Council has approved the adaptation of the IPL's
Impact Player Rule for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy,
allowing teams to name four substitutes, with one potential
Impact Player.
This rule was utilized in the IPL, sparking differing viewpoints.
Lakshya Sen, a 21-year-old Indian badminton player, clinched

the men's singles title at the 2023 Canada Open by defeating
China's Li Shi Feng in two intense sets.
This victory
महान योगदान काmarked hisहै।second
सम्मान करता इस सुयोग्यSuper
सम्मान 500 title,
को प्राप्त करने following his
Indian Open
के लिए प्रो. win
नार्लीकर in 2022.
बधाई के पात्र हैं।
In June 2023, the ICC bestowed the 'Player of the Month'

honors upon Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and
शिलादित्य बोरा
Australian all-rounder की पहली
Ashleigh फीचर फिल्म
Gardner. "भगवान भरोसे"
Hasaranga ने 25वें
excelled in
the World Cup यूके Qualifiers,
एशियन फिल्म securing
फे स्टिवल में सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का spot
Sri Lanka's पुरस्कारinजीता।
the
बोरा के कौशल की पुष्टि हुई है, और फिल्म
upcoming ODI World Cup. Gardner's remarkable performance in के आकर्षक कथानक
the Women's Ashes निष्पादन
earned herनेaउत्सव के न्यायाधीशों के
record-setting विशिष्ट
third पैनल पर
Player of
the Month award.
Yogesh Kathuniya clinched a silver medal in discus at the World

Para Athletics Championships, securing a Paris Paralympics spot.
IIFA 2023 में, प्रसिद्ध
His 43.17m throwदिग्गज showcased
अभिनेता कमल remarkable
हासन को skills
भारतीयand resilience.
Havingपुरस्कार
सिनेमा previously won
में प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृsilver in Tokyo
ष्ट उपलब्धि के साथ 2021,
प्रस्तुतthe 26-year-old now
किया
जाएगा।
targetsयहgold अवसरin 27 मई को अबू
Paris. Goldधाबी मेंwent
होने वाला
to है।Brazil's
यह सम्मानClaudiney, and
हासन
Slovakia'sके विशिष्ट
Dusan करियर के दौरान
earned भारतीय सिनेमा उद्योग में उनके
bronze.
The Ultimate Table Tennis league, featuring six teams, is set to
take place at Pune's Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex after a
four-year hiatus. The league matches will be held from July 13
to 27, followed by semifinals on July 28-29 and the final on July
30. Each team comprises four Indian and two international
players, totaling 36 players. Notably, India's prominent table
tennis player, Sharath Kamal, will lead the Indian team at the
26th Asian Championships in South Korea from September 3 to
10.
Nishad Kumar of India secures a silver medal in the Men's High

Jump T47 category at the Para Athletics World Championships
in Paris.
This achievement
महान योगदान earns
का सम्मान करता है। him a spot
इस सुयोग्य सम्मानinकोthe
प्राप्त2024
करने Paralympic
Games.
At the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad in Chiba city,

India's six-member team secured six medals - two gold, two
silver, and twoशिलादित्य
bronze.बोरा
They ranked
की पहली फीचर ninth
फिल्मamong"भगवान 112 nations,
भरोसे" ने 25वें
marking their fourth top फिल्म
यूके एशियन 10 finish.
फे स्टिवल Notably,
में सर्वश्रेष्ठAtul
फिल्मShatavart
का पुरस्कार Nadig
जीता।
and Arjun Gupta clinched
बोरा के कौशल कीgold with
पुष्टि हुई है, और 37 फिल्म
points each. Ananda
के आकर्षक कथानक
Bhaduri and Siddharth
और शानदार Choppara
निष्पादन ने उत्सवearned silver with
के न्यायाधीशों 29पैनल
के विशिष्ट points
पर
एक स्थायी
each, while Adhitya छाप छोड़ीand
Mangudy है। Archit Manas claimed bronze
with 22 and 20 points respectively.
Indian athletes shine at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in

Bangkok. Tajinderpal Singh Toor secures shot put gold, while
IIFA
Parul2023 Chaudhary triumphs
में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज अभिनेता inकमल
women's
हासन को3000m
भारतीय steeplechase.
Shaili पुरस्कार
सिनेमा Singh earns longउत्कृ
में प्रतिष्ठित jump silver.के साथ प्रस्तुत किया
ष्ट उपलब्धि
जाएगा। यह अवसर 27 मई को अबू धाबी में होने वाला है। यह सम्मान
हासन के विशिष्ट करियर के दौरान भारतीय सिनेमा उद्योग में उनके
Mirabai Chanu, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medalist, will
lead a 5-member Indian team at the World Weightlifting
Championships in Riyadh, a Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier, from
Sept. 4-17.
Indian shooters Shubham Bisla and Sainyam clinched gold in

the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World
Championships 2023. Sainyam secured the junior women's title
by
किया।aयह2.6-point
प्रसिद्ध पुरस्कारmargin
उनके विशिष्टagainst Korea's
कै रियर और Oh मेंYe Jin. The
खगोल विज्ञान
championships
महान योगदान का सम्मान are करता
hosted
है। इस atसुयोग्य
Changwon Shooting
सम्मान को प्राप्त करनेRange, South
Korea,
के लिए प्रो.with
नार्लीकर India's
बधाई के 90-strong
पात्र हैं। shooter contingent being the
largest.
At the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad in Chiba city,

India's six-member team secured six medals - two gold, two
silver, and twoशिलादित्य
bronze.बोरा
They ranked
की पहली फीचर ninth
फिल्मamong"भगवान 112 nations,
marking their fourth top फिल्म
यूके एशियन 10 finish.
फे स्टिवल Notably,
में सर्वश्रेष्ठAtul
फिल्मShatavart
का पुरस्कार Nadig
जीता।
and Arjun Gupta clinched
बोरा के कौशल कीgold with
पुष्टि हुई है, और 37 फिल्म
points each. Ananda
Bhaduri and Siddharth
और शानदार Choppara
निष्पादन ने उत्सवearned silver with
के न्यायाधीशों 29पैनल
के विशिष्ट points
पर
each, while Adhitya Mangudy
एक स्थायी छाप छोड़ीandहै। Archit Manas claimed bronze
with 22 and 20 points respectively.
India clinched 27 medals in the Asian Athletics Championships

2023 in Bangkok, securing third place. The haul included six gold,
IIFA
twelve2023 silver, andदिग्गज
में, प्रसिद्ध nineअभिनेता
bronze
कमल medals,
हासन कोmarking
भारतीय the nation's
second-best
सिनेमा पुरस्कार मेंperformance.
प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृ ष्ट Jyoti
उपलब्धिYaraji
के साथ secured a gold in women's
प्रस्तुत किया
जाएगा।
100m यह andअवसर 27 मईinकोwomen's
a silver अबू धाबी में200m
होने वाला है। यहwhile
races, सम्मानIndian athletes
हासन के विशिष्ट
garnered करियर के comprising
13 medals, दौरान भारतीय8सिनेमा
silverउद्योग
and 5 में bronze,
उनके on the final
उत्कृ
dayष्टof
योगदान की पुष्टि करता है।
the championship.
In a stunning upset, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first
Wimbledon title by defeating four-time champion Novak
Djokovic, with a 1–6, 7–6(6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4 victory. Alcaraz, aged
20, became the third-youngest male Wimbledon champion in
the Open era, with the largest age gap in a men's Slam final
since 1974. The intense match lasted over 4.5 hours, and Alcaraz
secured victory with 32 crucial points.
The BCCI unveiled squads for the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the men's cricket team, while
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the women's team, both competing
in T20यहformat.
किया। प्रसिद्ध पुरस्कार उनके विशिष्ट कै रियर और खगोल विज्ञान में
Ajit Singh secured gold in men's javelin F46 at the Para Athletics
Championships in Paris with a record-breaking 65.41m throw.
Indian Rinku शिलादित्य
clinchedबोरा की पहली
silver, फीचरwith
tying फिल्म Sri "भगवान ने 25वें
भरोसे"Dinesh
Lankan
Priyanta Herath.
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Keerthana Pandian clinched the IBSF

World under-21 women’s snooker championship by defeating
IIFA
Anupama 2023 में,
Ramachandran
प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज अभिनेता in an कमल
all-Indian
हासन कोfinal. Natasha Chethan
भारतीय
secured
सिनेमा bronze.
पुरस्कार में प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृ ष्ट उपलब्धि के साथ प्रस्तुत किया
Indian shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman secured bronze in men's
trap at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023. His second
individual ISSF World Cup medal contributes to India's tally.
Tondaiman scored 34 points, with Nathan Hales of Britain
clinching gold (49 points) and Qi Ying of China taking silver (48
points). India ranked ninth in the medals chart, led by the USA
with two golds and a silver..
Star Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy achieved a

Guinness world record for the swiftest male badminton smash
at 565 km/h, surpassing the previous record of 493 km/h set in
2013.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been designated as the

ambassador for the ICC World Cup 2023. He introduced the 'It
takes one day' campaign with his iconic narration. The
tournament is set to take place in India from October 5 to
November 19, 2023. Ten teams will compete, including India,
Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand,
Pakistan, and South Africa, who qualified based on their
performance in the 2020-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super
League.
During India's second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain,

Virat Kohli surpassed Jacques Kallis to become international
IIFA
cricket's2023 fifth-highest
में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज run-scorer.
अभिनेता कमलThis हासन occurred
को भारतीय on his 500th
international
सिनेमा पुरस्कार में match, where
प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृ he currently
ष्ट उपलब्धि holds
के साथ प्रस्तुत किया25,548 runs, 76
जाएगा।
centuries, यह अवसर
and 132 27 मई को अबू
fifties धाबीan
with में होने वाला है।
average ofयह सम्मान
53.67.
Indian compound archers Sarita and Rakesh Kumar secured the
nation's inaugural gold at the World Archery Para
Championships in Czech Republic. They clinched the mixed
team title, while armless archer Sheetal Devi won compound
women's individual silver.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the Korea

Open 2023 men's doubles title by defeating Indonesia's top
pair, Fajar Alfian
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल सोसाइटी and ऑफMuhammad
इंडिया (एएसआई) Rianने Ardianto,
प्रो. जयंत वी.in an exciting
three-game
नार्लीकर को पहला match (17-21,
गोविंद स्वरूप 21-13, 21-14).
लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट This
अवार्ड marks
प्रदान their third
Superयह500
किया। प्रसिद्धvictory after
पुरस्कार उनके theकैThailand
विशिष्ट रियर और खगोलOpen 2019
विज्ञान में and Yonex
महान
Sunrise योगदान Indiaका सम्मान
Openकरता2022. है। Additionally,
इस सुयोग्य सम्मानthey
clinched their third
BWF World Tour title of 2023, having previously triumphed in
the Swiss Open 2023 (Super 300) and Indonesia Open 2023
(Super 1000) earlier in the year.
Sumit Nagal, the Indian tennis player, secured victory at the

Tampere Open in Finland by defeating Dalibor Svrcina from the
Czech Republic with aबोरा
शिलादित्य score of 6-4,
की पहली फीचर7-5.फिल्मThis marked
"भगवान भरोसे"Nagal's
ने 25वें
fourth ATP Challenger
यूके एशियनtitle,
फिल्मhis second
फे स्टिवल of the
में सर्वश्रेष्ठ season
फिल्म following
का पुरस्कार जीता।
Rome, and fourth
बोराoverall
के कौशलinकीhis career.
पुष्टि हुई है, और फिल्म के आकर्षक कथानक
India's Minerva Academy FC made history by becoming the first

team from the subcontinent to win Sweden's prestigious Gothia
IIFA
Cup 2023 in the B13 category,
में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज अभिनेता defeating
कमल हासन Brazil's Ordin FC 3-1. The
को भारतीय
event,पुरस्कार
सिनेमा underमेंBK Hacken's
प्रतिष्ठित auspices,
उत्कृ ष्ट उपलब्धि is the
के साथ world's
प्रस्तुत किया largest youth
जाएगा।
football अवसर 27 मई कोfeaturing
यहtournament, अबू धाबी में1700
होने वाला है। यह4500
teams, सम्मानgames, and 110
हासन
pitches. के विशिष्ट
The करियरannual के international
दौरान भारतीय सिनेमा उद्योग में उनके
tournament began in 1975 at
Gothenburg.
Indian compound archers Sarita and Rakesh Kumar secured the
nation's inaugural gold at the World Archery Para
Championships in Czech Republic. They clinched the mixed
team title, while armless archer Sheetal Devi won compound
women's individual silver.
The Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar

until 2032, with the Hungaroring circuit set for upgrades,
including a new pit building and grandstand. Lewis Hamilton
holds
किया। यह the record
प्रसिद्ध forउनके
पुरस्कार most wins.
विशिष्ट कै रियर और खगोल विज्ञान में
Asmita Dey, a 20-year-old from Tripura, secured gold in the

Junior Asia Cup Judo Championship 2023 in Macau, China,
शिलादित्य
triumphing in the बोरा की48
women's पहली फीचर फिल्म amidst
kg category "भगवान participants
यूकेThis
from 27 nations. एशियन फिल्म फे स्टिवलis
championship में hosted
सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का पुरस्कार
by the जीता।
Judo Union
बोरा के कौशल
of Asia and originally heldकीthe
पुष्टि men's
हुई है, और फिल्म के आकर्षक
competition every कथानक
four
years from 1966 to 1991. निष्पादन ने उत्सव के न्यायाधीशों के विशिष्ट पैनल पर
India secured the 2nd position on the medals tally in the recently
concluded ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships 2023 in
Changwon, South Korea. Indian young shooters clinched 17
medals,
IIFA 2023including 6 Gold,
में, प्रसिद्ध दिग्गज 6 Silver,
अभिनेता कमल हासनand 5 कोBronze,
भारतीय across pistol,
rifle,
सिनेमा and shotgun
पुरस्कार events.
में प्रतिष्ठित Notably,
उत्कृ ष्ट उपलब्धि के many of the
साथ प्रस्तुत कियाmedalists were
Khelo
जाएगा। यह India
अवसर athletes.
27 मई कोAmong
अबू धाबी the
में होनेstandout
वाला है। यहperformers,
सम्मान Abhinav
हासन केand
Shaw Kamaljeet
विशिष्ट करियर के each दौरानwon twoसिनेमा
भारतीय golds, while
उद्योग Sainyam stood out
में उनके
उत्कृ ष्ट a
with gold की
योगदान in the 10mहै।
पुष्टि करता air pistol women's event and a bronze each
in the 10m air pistol mixed team and women’s team events.
05
Banking &
Financial
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Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (HDFC) and
HDFC Bank have merged, creating the world's fourth-
largest bank by market value, with a market cap of $172
billion. The efficient merger was supported by a common
culture between the two institutions. HDFC shareholders
will receive 42 shares of HDFC Bank for every 25 shares
they own, and HDFC will no longer be listed on the Indian
stock market starting from 13th July.
State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced 34 Transaction

Banking Hubs in key district centres, providing customers
with efficient transaction solutions. Chairman Dinesh
Khara inaugurated them on the bank's 68th foundation
day. The hubs, staffed by product specialists, aim to meet
all customer transaction, payment, and collection needs
while ensuring seamless connectivity with various
business verticals and subsidiary companies within the
SBI Group.
The World Bank's executive directors approved $1.5

billion to accelerate India's low-carbon energy
development, focusing on scaling up renewables, green
hydrogen, and climate finance for achieving 500 GW of
renewable capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by
2070. Additionally, the Indian government launched a
₹17,000 crore incentive scheme for green hydrogen
production.
Indian Bank, in collaboration with NeSL, introduced e-BG

services (electronic bank guarantee) as part of Project
WAVE, reducing issuance time to minutes and replacing
paper-based processes with digital signatures and e-
stamps. Additionally, they offer digitally pre-approved
business loans up to ₹25 lakh.
Bandhan Mutual Fund introduces Bandhan Financial
Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme aimed at
capitalizing on long-term growth opportunities in the
financial services sector. It adopts a 3-factor model for
stock selection, emphasizing earnings trajectory,
management quality, and competitive positioning.
Bank of India introduces the Mahila Samman Savings

Certificate scheme, offering 7.5% interest compounded
quarterly. Women and girls can open accounts with a
minimum of Rs 1,000, up to a maximum of Rs 2 lakh, until
March 31, 2025. Account closure is allowed with a 2%
penalty after six months, and partial withdrawals are
permitted after one year. The earnings are taxable, but no
TDS is deducted.
RBI's working group, led by Executive Director Radha

Shyam Ratho, proposes measures to internationalize the
rupee, including its inclusion in the SDR basket and
recalibration of the FPI regime. The group also suggests
expanding rupee-denominated payment mechanisms and
reviewing withholding tax for masala bonds.
State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) launched PNB

Metaverse, a virtual branch that provides customers an
exclusive 3D banking experience with access to products
and services from their mobiles and laptops.
The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has formed a five-
member working group, including representatives from
ARCs and banks, to implement RBI's committee
recommendations on ARCs. They aim to enhance the
financial sector's efficiency and transparency in auctions.
The committee's report was released on November 2,
2021.
Goldman Sachs predicts that India will rise to become the

world's second-largest economy by 2075, outpacing
Japan, Germany, and the United States. Factors such as
innovation, technology, capital investment, and a
growing workforce are expected to drive this economic
growth.
Global tech giants IBM and Kyndryl are the top

contenders in a competitive bidding race for a ₹3,000
crore IT transformation deal with Canara Bank, aiming to
enhance its tech infrastructure and enable efficient
digital banking solutions.
Jammu & Kashmir Bank was honored as the 1st Runner up

in the Small Bank Category for Best Performance in
CASA-India at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave &
Awards 2022 held in Goa. The event saw participation
from banks in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
& Myanmar. ICC is a non-governmental trade association
based in Calcutta.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, a prominent private life
insurer in India, received the Insurer Innovation Award
2023 for the APAC region at the World's Digital Insurance
Awards. Their groundbreaking WhatsApp Conversational
Platform allows customers to easily manage their policies
digitally.
The 50th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance

Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, concluded
with decisions including a 28% tax on turnover for online
gaming companies, horse racing, and casinos.
Additionally, GST cess for qualifying MUVs was increased
from 20% to 22%, while an exemption was granted for
satellite launch services provided by ISRO, Antrix
Corporation Limited, and New Space India Limited (NSIL).
Manoj Ahuja, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture,

launched the BHARAT campaign for banks under the Agri
Infra Fund. The one-month campaign aims to raise Rs
7200 crore, and it was inaugurated via a Video
Conference attended by over 100 banking executives
from various sectors.
In June 2023, India's retail inflation rose to 4.81%, the

highest in five months, surpassing market expectations of
4.58%. It stayed within the RBI's 2-6% tolerance band for
the fourth consecutive month, with the consumer food
price index increasing to 4.49%. Urban inflation stood at
4.96%, and rural inflation at 4.72%. Sequentially, inflation
increased to 1.01% in June from 0.51% in May
Bank of India inaugurates its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at
GIFT SEZ, Gandhinagar. The IBU offers services like ECBs,
trade finance, foreign currency loans, syndication loans,
and digital banking to achieve $1 billion in business by
March 2024.
Max Life Insurance and DCB Bank have joined forces to

provide life insurance products, including term, savings,
and retirement plans, to the bank's customers. This
collaboration offers financial security and investment
opportunities for customers and their families.
Razorpay and Curlec launch an international payment

gateway in Malaysia, targeting over 5,000 businesses and
aiming for RM 10 billion in annualized GTV by 2025. The
service streamlines payments, automates payouts, and
improves cash flow control for businesses of all sizes.
Digital trade in Malaysia is anticipated to increase from
22.6% to 25.5% of the country's GDP by 2025.
The Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of UAE

signed two MoUs to promote local currencies for cross-
border transactions and connect their payment systems,
UPI and IPP. This facilitates bilateral trade and enables
invoicing and payment in INR and AED. Additionally, they
agreed to link their respective card switches and explore
connecting payment messaging systems.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained India's
economic growth projection at 6.4% for 2023-24 and set
it at 6.7% for 2024-25. ADB also expects inflation to
decrease, nearing pre-pandemic levels due to falling fuel
and food prices. Developing economies in Asia are
predicted to experience 3.6% inflation this year and 3.4%
in 2024. India's economy registered a growth of 7.2% in
the fiscal year 2022-23 that ended in March 2023.
PhonePe Insurance Broking Services has introduced

innovative health insurance plans in India, offering
monthly subscriptions with UPI payment options. The
plans cover up to one crore rupees and allow users to
choose any hospital room without restrictions.
State Bank of India plans to establish a new wholly-owned

subsidiary, serving as a trustee company for managing
the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF).
This fund will function as a backstop facility, boosting
confidence in the corporate bond market during periods
of turmoil and improving secondary market liquidity.
The CDMDF will be launched as a close-ended scheme

with an initial 15-year tenure from its closing date. The
government, in consultation with SEBI, can extend the
tenure based on corporate bond market needs. AMCs and
specified debt-oriented MF schemes will subscribe to
CDMDF units, aiming to enhance debt trading and
provide market support in challenging conditions.
During the fiscal year 2022-23, Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
extended loans worth Rs 4.12 trillion to state-backed
corporations and public sector undertakings. Canara
Bank led the lending with ₹187,813 crore followed by
other PSBs. The banks will focus on service delivery,
customer protection, and risk management to meet
Priority Sector Lending targets.
During FY 2022-23, Indian banks wrote off bad loans

worth over Rs 2.09 lakh crore, contributing to a total loan
write-off of Rs 10.57 lakh crore over the past five years.
This helped reduce gross non-performing assets to a 10-
year low of 3.9 percent in March 2023.
The IMF raised India's economic growth forecast for FY24

by 20 basis points to 6.1 percent. The World Economic
Outlook predicts a 6.1 percent growth in 2023, up by 0.2
percentage points from April 2023. Various forecasts
expect India's economy to grow between 6 percent and
6.5 percent in FY24, with the OECD and the Reserve Bank
of India predicting 6 percent and 6.5 percent growth,
respectively.
Chennai-based Dvara KGFS and HDFC Bank have signed

an MoU to offer credit to micro-enterprises in the
unorganized sector. They aim to support rural businesses
across 10 States in grocery, dairy, and agri sectors,
fostering economic inclusion.
HDFC Bank emerges as the leading bank in CRISIL's 2023
Greenwich market share rankings, surpassing SBI in large
corporate banking. It also dominates middle-market
corporates and shares the Greenwich Quality Leader
position with ICICI Bank.
India is projected to become the world's third-largest

economy by 2027, earlier than previously expected
(2029), according to SBI Research's Ecowrap Report 2023.
India's GDP is expected to exceed USD 20 trillion by 2047,
with a global share of over 4% by 2027. Maharashtra and
Uttar Pradesh will both surpass the USD 500 billion mark
by 2027.
Federal Bank introduces NRE Eve+, an exclusive NR

savings account for NRI women, offering benefits like
airport lounge access, customized deals on various
services, and complimentary insurance coverage for
children.
Union Bank of India has partnered with IBM India Private

Limited to create an advanced Digital Business Platform.
This collaboration aims to revolutionize banking,
providing seamless omnichannel experiences, hyper-
personalization, and a comprehensive financial services
superstore, embracing Open Banking capabilities.
06
Awards &
Honours
JULY MONTH MAGAZINE

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A captivating image of elephants captured at the Anamalai Tiger
Reserve (ATR) in Tamil Nadu has secured the top spot in the
Siena Drone Photo Awards 2023. Wildlife photographer
Mathanraj S's winning shot, depicting a river-crossing elephant
herd, earns him a $10,000 cash prize, as determined by an
esteemed global panel of judges.
The prestigious 'Philippe Chatrier Award 2023' by the

International
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल सोसाइटी Tennis ऑफ Federation
इंडिया (एएसआई) (ITF) नेhas
प्रो.been
जयंत bestowed
वी. upon
Belgianकोtennis
नार्लीकर पहला गोविंदstarस्वरूप
Justine Henin.
लाइफटाइम Henin's
अचीवमेंट अवार्ड illustrious
प्रदान career
includes
किया। seven
यह प्रसिद्ध Grand
पुरस्कार उनकेSlamविशिष्टsingles titles,
कै रियर और खगोलOlympic
विज्ञान में gold, and a
Fed Cup
महान योगदान victory
का सम्मान in करता
2001. है। The award,
इस सुयोग्य named
सम्मान को प्राप्तafter
करने a former ITF
के लिए प्रो. नार्लीकर
president, honors बधाईboth
के पात्रon-court
हैं। and off-court contributions.
Rikkie Kollé has made history as the first transgender woman to

secure the title of Miss Universe Netherlands. Triumphing over
nine other finalists, Kollé's victory marked a significant
milestone. She is set to represent the Netherlands in the
upcoming Miss Universe 2023 pageant, succeeding Ona Moody.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the esteemed

Lokmanya Tilak Award for 2023 from the Tilak Smarak Mandir
Trust (Hind Swaraj Sangh) in Pune on August 1. The award
IIFA 2023 में, प्रसिद्ध
acknowledges his दिग्गज अभिनेता leadership,
exceptional कमल हासन को भारतीय India towards
guiding
सिनेमा
progress, पुरस्कारand
में प्रतिष्ठित उत्कृ ष्ट उपलब्धि
is conferred के साथ on
annually प्रस्तुत
the किया
anniversary of
जाएगा।
Lokmanya यह अवसर 27 मई
Tilak's को अबू धाबी
passing. में होने वाला है।past
Distinguished यह सम्मान
recipients include
हासन
Indira के विशिष्ट
Gandhi, करियर Atalके दौरान
Bihari भारतीय सिनेमा उद्योग
Vajpayee, Sharadमें उनके Pawar, Cyrus
Poonawalla, and Manmohan Singh.
India achieved a remarkable feat by clinching all gold medals
and securing the top position in the medal tally at the 34th
International Biology Olympiad held in Al Ain, UAE. The Indian
team, led by students Dhruv Advani, Ishan Pednekar, Megh
Chhabda, and Rohit Panda, excelled under the guidance of Prof
Madan M Chaturvedi and Dr Anupama Ronad.
French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the esteemed

'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour' upon Prime Minister
Narendra
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकलModi, सोसाइटी marking the highest
ऑफ इंडिया (एएसआई)French award
ने प्रो. जयंत वी.and a historic
first
नार्लीकरforकोan Indian
पहला गोविंदPM. This
स्वरूप honor अचीवमेंट
लाइफटाइम coincides with
अवार्ड प्रदानModi's role as
Chief
किया। यह Guestप्रसिद्धat the Bastille
पुरस्कार उनके विशिष्टDay Parade
कै रियर and विज्ञान
और खगोल commemorates
में the
25th योगदान
महान anniversaryका सम्मान ofकरता
the है।
India-France Strategic
इस सुयोग्य सम्मान Partnership. The
visit
के लिएoffers a platform
प्रो. नार्लीकर बधाई के पात्रto
हैं। outline future collaborations across
strategic, cultural, scientific, educational, and economic
domains.
The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has

been honored with a SKOCH Award in the Gold category for
exceptional achievements in facilitating marketing
opportunities for Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This significant
recognition marks JKRLM's maiden award since its inception
and reflects its pioneering initiatives like AVSAR, Umeed
Women’s Haat, and District Rural Haat, along with e-commerce
platforms, which have profoundly impacted the lives of women
engaged in SHGs.
Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) has been honored with the

prestigious 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award' in
the 'Power Transmission Sector' category by the 'Institute of
Directors.' Following a meticulous assessment of over 520
applications by a panel of experts, including Justice M.N.
Venkatachaliah,
हासन के विशिष्ट करियरthis recognition
के दौरान highlights
भारतीय सिनेमा ATL's exemplary
उद्योग में उनके
efforts.
NTPC has been honored with the esteemed Economic Times
(ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023 for "Best use of
AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling" and "Best Advance in
Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme."
Director (HR) Dillip Kumar Patel accepted the awards on NTPC's
behalf in Gurugram, underscoring the company's commitment
to advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR) in Learning
and Development (L&D). NTPC's progressive HR practices have
garnered recognition at national and international levels.
Ami Bera, an Indian-American physician-turned-politician, has

been honored with the Champion of Healthcare Innovation
Award for सोसाइटी
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल his efforts to enhance
ऑफ इंडिया (एएसआई)affordable
ने प्रो. जयंत वी. and accessible
healthcare
नार्लीकर को पहला in गोविंद
the US. The
स्वरूप longest-serving
लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट अवार्डIndian-American
प्रदान in
the US
किया। Congress,
यह प्रसिद्ध Beraविशिष्ट
पुरस्कार उनके transitioned from
कै रियर और खगोल being
विज्ञान में the Chief
Medical
महान Officer
योगदान का सम्मानforकरता
Sacramento
है। इस सुयोग्य County to प्राप्त
सम्मान को his current
करने role as a
के लिए प्रो. नार्लीकर बधाई
Congressman sinceके पात्र
2013.हैं। He holds significant positions in
various committees, including Chairman of the Subcommittee
on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation.
President Droupadi Murmu presented Bhoomi Samman awards

to nine state secretaries and 68 district collectors for
outstanding achievements
शिलादित्य बोरा की inपहलीimplementing
फीचर फिल्म "भगवान the Digital
भरोसे" ने India
25वें
Land Records Modernization
यूके एशियन फिल्म फे स्टिवलProgramme
में सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म(DILRMP). The
का पुरस्कार जीता।
program aimsबोराto create
के कौशल an हुई
की पुष्टि integrated
है, और फिल्मland information
management system
और शानदार nationwide, fostering
निष्पादन ने उत्सव rural
के न्यायाधीशों के development
विशिष्ट पैनल पर
through digitized land छाप
एक स्थायी records.
छोड़ी है।
IIT Madras Professor Thalappil Pradeep has secured the esteemed

International Eni Award 2023 in the Advanced Environmental
Solutions category for pioneering nanoscale materials that
facilitate affordable and sustainable removal of harmful
contaminants from water. The award, a prominent global
distinction
हासन के विशिष्ट in करियर
energy के and
दौरानenvironment
भारतीय सिनेमा research, will be presented
उद्योग में उनके
by
उत्कृ the President
ष्ट योगदान की पुष्टिof Italy.
करता है।
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag
Thakur, presented the 8th and 9th National Community Radio
Awards during the opening of the Regional Community Radio
Sammelan (North) at the Indian Institute of Mass
Communication in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience

Awards (NGA) for 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
Establishedसोसाइटी
एस्ट्रोनॉमिकल in 1966,
ऑफ इंडियाNGA (एएसआई)
acknowledges
ने प्रो. जयंत वी. excellence in
नार्लीकर
Geosciencesको पहला across
गोविंद स्वरूप लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट
categories अवार्ड प्रदानAchievement,
like Lifetime
किया।
Young यहGeoscientist,
प्रसिद्ध पुरस्कार उनके
andविशिष्ट कै रियर
specific और खगोल
fields. Among विज्ञान में 11 awardees
the
from different states and UTs, six boys and five girls were
recognized.
Shankari Chandran has been awarded the Miles Franklin

Literary Award 2023 for her book "Chai Time at Cinnamon
Gardens." Theशिलादित्य
novel isबोराbased in the
की पहली Cinnamon
फीचर फिल्म "भगवान Gardens
भरोसे"Nursing
ने 25वें
Home in Sydney's
यूके एशियनWestgrove
फिल्म फे स्टिवलsuburb and
में सर्वश्रेष्ठ features
फिल्म का पुरस्कारdiverse
जीता।
residents. Notably, Chandran's
बोरा के कौशल initial
की पुष्टि हुई है, औरwork फिल्म के was rejected
आकर्षक कथानक by
Australian publishers,
और शानदार eventually being
निष्पादन ने उत्सव के published
न्यायाधीशों के in Sri Lanka
विशिष्ट पैनल परas
"Song of the Sun
एक God."
स्थायी छाप छोड़ी है।
Prominent journalist and founder of Asian News International

(ANI), Prem Prakash, has been honored with the esteemed
Lifetime Achievement Award at the Global Education Mentor
Awards held at the Ambedkar International Center in Delhi. With a
journalism career spanning over 70 years, Prakash has
significantly contributed to the field and inspired society,
redefining journalism and its impact
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Defence
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finalized a
contract worth Rs 2,725 crore with Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the refurbishment
and life certification of INS Shankush, a significant
submarine from the Indian Navy's sub-surface
killer (SSK) class.
The first anniversary of Indian Naval Air Squadron 324

(INAS 324) at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam was celebrated.
INAS 324 operates indigenous ALH Mk III helicopters,
embodying their motto "Nidruvith Dhrud Veeryvath" –
"Faithful, Tenacious, Fearless." The squadron's presence
enhances maritime surveillance and coastal security along
the east coast, while its helicopters are equipped with
removable Medical ICUs for critical medical support during
emergencies.
The 11th anniversary edition of the bilateral Japan-

India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) has
commenced in Visakhapatnam. Hosted by the Indian
Navy, the exercise involves INS Delhi, INS Kamorta, INS
Shakti, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, ship-borne
helicopters, and fighter aircraft. The exercise spans six
days with a Harbour Phase and sea-based warfighting
skill enhancement.
The Ministry of Defence has contracted Hindustan

Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for two Dornier Aircraft and
associated engineering support for the Indian Coast Guard
(ICG) at a cost of Rs 458.87 crore. The aircraft, under the Buy
(Indian) Category, will feature advanced equipment like a
glass cockpit, maritime patrol radar, and contribute to ICG's
aerial surveillance capability. The Dornier aircraft are
indigenously manufactured at HAL, Kanpur, aligned with the
'Make in India' initiative for defence self-reliance.
The 7th edition of the joint Indian Navy – US Navy
(IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(EOD) exercise, SALVEX, took place in Kochi. Since
2005, both navies have collaborated in Salvage and
EOD exercises to enhance Diving teams' skills in
areas like mine detection, wreck location, and
salvage.
Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan

inaugurated the LRMR Hangar & Dispersal at Naval Air
Station, INS Utkrosh in Port Blair. The 6000 sq. mt. twin
hangar accommodates P8I aircraft, Dornier, and
Advanced Light Helicopters. This facility enhances air
operations in the strategically important Andaman and
Nicobar Islands, strengthening security in the Indian
Ocean Region.
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) have partnered with Spain's

Navantia to submit a techno-commercial bid for India's
Navy P75 (India) submarine project, aiming to acquire
six advanced diesel-electric submarines under Project
75 (I). The agreement involves Navantia designing the
submarines based on its S80 class, with an expected
value of Euro 4.8 billion, followed by a 30-year life-cycle
sustenance contract.
The Defense Acquisition Council has greenlit the

procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft for the
Indian Navy, including 22 single-seater Rafale marine
planes and four twin-seater trainer versions.
Additionally, the approval covers the purchase of three
more Scorpène class submarines. The anticipated
value of the deals is around Rs 90,000 crore.
India and France have entered into an MoU for the
construction of three additional submarines as part of
the P75 program. The agreement was signed between
Mazagon Dockyard Ltd and Naval Group. These
Scorpene submarines boast advanced stealth
features, long-range guided torpedoes, and anti-ship
missiles.
The 15th edition of the joint military exercise between

India and Mongolia, titled 'Nomadic Elephant 2023', has
commenced in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, spanning from
July 17 to 31, 2023. A contingent of 43 Indian Army
personnel, including soldiers from the Jammu and
Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, has departed for
Mongolia to engage in the exercise alongside the
Mongolian Armed Forces Unit 084.
Indian Army has awarded Ashok Leyland, a major logistics

vehicle supplier, contracts worth Rs 800 crore. The orders
encompass the production of "field artillery tractors" (FAT
4×4) and "gun towing vehicles" (GTV 6×6), integral to artillery
operations. These specialized vehicles were listed for
positive indigenization, emphasizing local production. Ashok
Leyland's vehicles, including the Stallion, have been crucial
to military logistics since the Kargil conflict, produced at
Ordnance Factory Jabalpur.
Indian Air Force will celebrate its 91st anniversary on

October 8, 2023. Continuing the practice of holding Air
Force Day events in various locations, this year's
parade and air display will occur in Prayagraj, Uttar
Pradesh. The parade will be at Air Force Station,
Bamrauli, and the air display at the Sangam area.
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Book &
Author
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PRESENTED BY TOA
A new book ‘Prism: The Ancestral Abode of
Rainbow’ by Vinod Mankara released
Filmmaker-writer Vinod Mankara's latest

book, "Prism:
The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow," was

launched from Satish Dhawan Space
Center, Sriharikota.
ISRO Chairman S Somnath presented the

book to VSSC Director S Unnikrishnan Nair.
Published by Lipi Books, the compilation

contains 50 engaging articles across diverse
scientific domains.
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APPOINTMENT
&RESIGNATION
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Aditi Tatkare, a member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP),
became the first woman minister in Eknath Shinde's government.
Sworn in on July 3, 2023, she now holds the position of Minister
of State for Water Resources and Medical Education. Aditi's
political experience includes serving as a minister of state in the
MVA government and being a member of the Maharashtra
Legislative Assembly since 2009. She is also the daughter of
former Maharashtra CM Sushilkumar Shinde.
Kameshwar Kodavanti has been appointed as the new Chief

Financial Officer (CFO) of the State Bank of India, replacing
Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra who resigned. With extensive
experience in banking, forex, finance, and accounting,
Kodavanti assumes his role from July 1, 2023, onwards.
Brajendra Navnit has been re-appointed as India's ambassador

to the WTO for nine months, in preparation for the crucial 13th
ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. India
aims to extend the waiver for global intellectual property
rights on Covid therapeutics and diagnostics.
Debadatta Chand has recently become the Managing Director

and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda (BoB),
succeeding Sanjiv Chadha, whose term concluded on June
30, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Chand served as the
Executive Director since March 2021, where he supervised
areas such as corporate & institutional credit, corporate &
institutional banking, treasury & global markets, mid-
corporate business, and trade & foreign exchange.
Harsh Chouhan, Chairman of the National Commission for
Scheduled Tribes (NCST), resigned with eight months remaining
in his three-year term. President Droupadi Murmu accepted his
resignation, leaving the tribal rights body with only one member,
Ananta Nayak. Chouhan, who was appointed in February 2021,
has a background of working for tribal communities in Madhya
Pradesh and has been associated with Sangh bodies, including
the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
Ajit Agarkar, the former Indian cricketer, has been appointed

as the Chairman of the Senior Men's Selection Committee by
the BCCI. The selection was made by the Cricket Advisory
Committee (CAC). Agarkar had a remarkable cricketing career,
representing India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, and was part of
the victorious T20 World Cup squad in 2007. He also held
records for the fastest half-century and reaching 50 ODI
wickets in the fewest matches.
China's QU Dongyu re-elected as Director-General of FAO

for a second term during the 43rd session of the
conference in Rome, Italy. He received 168 out of 182
votes and will serve a new four-year term from August 1.
Asics India Private Limited has enlisted actor Shraddha

Kapoor as its brand ambassador, aligning with the theme
'Sound Mind, Sound Body.' Kapoor will endorse the
company's footwear and women's sportswear segment.
Celebrity brand valuations rose to $1.6 billion in 2022, up
from $1.4 billion in 2021.
Vishal Salvi is appointed as the new CEO of Quick Heal
Technologies Ltd, a global cybersecurity solutions provider.
He brings over 29 years of experience from roles at Infosys,
PwC, HDFC Bank, and others. Kailash Katkar remains
Chairman and Managing Director.
Aadhav Arjuna is elected as the President of the Basketball

Federation of India (BFI) with an overwhelming 38 out of 39
votes, defeating the incumbent K Govindaraj. Kulvinder Singh
Gill is elected as the secretary-general.
Established in 1950, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)

serves as the governing body for basketball in India.
Affiliated with FIBA Asia and the Indian Olympic
Association, it organizes national and international
tournaments, supports players and coaches, and promotes
the sport's development in the country.
Justice Sheo Kumar Singh has been appointed as the acting

chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) following
the superannuation of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who served
as chairperson since July 2018. Justice Singh also has
previous experience as a Judge of the Industrial Tribunal UP
and Chairman of the Oversight Committee, UP, constituted by
the National Green Tribunal.
P Vasudevan is appointed as Executive Director by the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) and will oversee the Department of Currency
Management, Corporate Strategy, Budget Department (Areas other
than Budget & Funds), and Enforcement Department. With almost 30
years of experience in the RBI, he has served in various roles,
including supervision of banks and non-banking financial companies,
payment and settlement systems, and as a Member of Faculty in
Bankers' Training College. He has worked in the Central Office and
Regional Offices of the RBI in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Sirisha Voruganti appointed as MD & CEO of Lloyds

Technology Centre, Hyderabad, India, a part of Lloyds Banking
Group's strategic digital transformation with a £3 billion
investment. Voruganti brings extensive experience in IT
architecture, data engineering, and fintech innovation from
her previous roles at global firms like JP Morgan Chase and
Mastercard.
Krishna Mishra is appointed as the CEO of FPSB India,

effective from 1 August 2023. He will lead and oversee the
strategy and operations of FPSB India, with a primary goal
of advancing the financial planning profession in India.
FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, a global
standard-setting organization for the financial planning
profession.
FPSB is a global non-profit organization that sets and upholds

standards for the financial planning profession, promoting
professionalism, integrity, and competence among financial
planners worldwide. It is known for developing and
maintaining the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification
program, considered the global standard for financial planning
excellence.
K. Rajaraman, a senior bureaucrat and telecom secretary, has
been appointed as the new Chairperson of the International
Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for a three-year
term. He succeeds Injeti Srinivas. IFSCA, established in April 2020
under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act,
2019, is responsible for regulating financial products, services,
and institutions in the International Financial Services Centre
(IFSC) at GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India.
Printer company Epson India has signed actor Rashmika

Mandanna as its brand ambassador. The actress will
collaborate with the company to promote its products in a
multi-media campaign for its ‘EcoTank’ printers this month.
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.
Sheikh Talal Fahd Al Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait has been

elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia
(OCA), succeeding his brother Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-
Sabah. Sheikh Ahmed stepped down after being found
guilty of forgery and receiving a prison sentence of at least
13 months. Sheikh Talal defeated Kuwaiti Hussein Al-
Musallam, OCA Director General, and World Aquatics
President, at the OCA General Assembly in Bangkok.
Preeti Aghalayam, an IIT Madras alumna and professor in the

Department of Chemical Engineering, has been appointed as
the director-in-charge of the first international campus of IIT
in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The collaboration between India and
Tanzania, facilitated by an MoU, aligns with the National
Education Policy (NEP) 2020's objective of encouraging high-
performing Indian universities to establish campuses abroad.
Harshvardhan Bansal, Director of Unity Group, is appointed
as the President of NAREDCO's Delhi chapter. NAREDCO
aims to create a favorable environment for sustainable
growth and investment in the real estate sector by
collaborating with the government, industry professionals,
and other stakeholders.
Arvind Kumar, a 1988 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as

the chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory
Commission (UPERC), succeeding Raj Pratap Singh. Kumar
previously served as the head of the state energy department,
chairman of UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), and the
state's Infrastructure and Industrial Development
Commissioner (IIDC).
Michele Bullock has become the first woman to lead the

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in its 63-year history. A
veteran economist at the central bank, she will succeed
outgoing governor Philip Lowe in September. Bullock joined
the RBA in 1985 and held various roles, eventually becoming
the first woman deputy governor in April 2022.
Shamina Singh, a prominent Indian-American business leader

and the Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for
Inclusive Growth, has been appointed by US President Joe
Biden to the President's Export Council.
Shantanu Deshpande has been appointed as the new
Managing Director of Michelin India, based in Pune. With 23
years of experience at Michelin, he held leadership roles in
sales and marketing in various regions, including India,
North America, Africa, Middle East, and Asia. Michelin,
headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, operates in 175
countries with 67 tire production facilities producing
approximately 167 million tires in 2022.
Neeraj Akhoury, the Managing Director of Shree Cement, is

elected as the new President of the Cement Manufacturers'
Association (CMA). Parth Jindal, Managing Director of JSW
Cement, is appointed as the Vice President. Both were
unanimously elected at the Extraordinary General Meeting.
Akhoury, with 30 years of experience in the steel and cement
industries, succeeds K C Jhanwar, the Managing Director of
UltraTech Cement. CMA represents nearly 80 percent of
India's total installed cement capacity.
Nivriti Rai, a global business and technology expert with 29

years of service at Intel, has been appointed as the
Managing Director and CEO of Invest India. She succeeds
Ms. Manmeet K Nanda, who was holding the ad-interim
position since March 2023. Rai, who led Intel India as
Country Head for 7 years, was honored with the Nari Shakti
Puraskar for her significant contributions in the technology
field.
Rakesh Pal has become the 25th Director General of the Indian
Coast Guard (ICG) and holds the distinction of being the first
gunner of the ICG. He joined the ICG in January 1989 and was
elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in
February 2022. Pal has been conferred with the Tatrakshak
Medal (TM) in 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) for
his distinguished service in 2018.
Lokesh M, a 2005-batch IAS officer and former Kanpur
Divisional Commissioner, has been appointed as the new
CEO of Noida. He replaces Ritu Maheshwari, who has been
transferred to Agra as commissioner after her tenure as
Noida CEO.
Adrian Mardell, a long-serving figure at Jaguar Land Rover

(JLR), has been named the CEO for a three-year tenure. His
appointment follows his interim role since November after
Thierry Bollore's departure. Mardell, who joined JLR in 1990,
previously held diverse financial positions until 2008. The
carmaker also confirmed Richard Molyneux as permanent
Chief Financial Officer.
A Madhavarao, previously serving as Director (Technical)

with added responsibility for Director (Production), has
been appointed as the new Chairman and MD of Bharat
Dynamics Limited (BDL). His extensive background includes
contributions to the Indian Navy, involvement in Kargil and
Parakram operations, and pivotal roles in establishing
nuclear submarine capabilities and modernizing Naval
Dockyard Visakhapatnam.
T V Narendran, with over 35 years of experience in mining and

metals, has been re-appointed as Tata Steel's CEO and MD for
five years, starting from September 19, 2023. Narendran
initially joined Tata Steel in 1988 and has held progressively
significant roles, becoming the CEO and MD globally in
October 2017.
Phangnon Konyak, the inaugural female representative from
Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha, achieved the distinction of chairing
the House. Konyak also secured the distinction of being the first
woman member appointed to the Vice-Chairpersons panel. Rajya
Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's move to nominate four
women, all first-time MPs, to the Vice-Chairpersons panel
advanced gender parity, resulting in a historic composition with
half of the eight-member panel being women.
Tenzing Yangki accomplished the distinction of becoming

Arunachal Pradesh's first female IPS officer, having cracked
the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 with a rank of 545.
Yangki, who earlier cleared the APPSC exam in 2017, joins the
ranks of 11 later entry IPS officers, including the first IPS
officer from the state, Robin Hibu.
Tata Motors has named Rajesh Kannan as President and

Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). With 28 years
of experience, Kannan's background includes significant
contributions in driving digital and IT transformations for
global organizations, previously at Tata Consultancy
Services Limited.
Dentsu X India, a unit of Dentsu Aegis Network India Private

Limited, has named Jose Leon as its CEO. With a 26-year
career driving revenue growth for various brands, Leon joins
from Publicis Groupe where he was MD. Divya Karani served as
Dentsu X CEO until 2021.
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Appointments
Supreme Court is going to appoint two new Judges
The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief

Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended the
names of Telangana High Court Chief Justice Ujjal
Bhuyan and Kerala High Court Chief Justice S
Venkatanarayana Bhatti as judges of the top court,
in order to fill two of three vacancies left behind
by now retired Judges - Justices KM Joseph, Ajay
Rastogi and V Ramasubramanian.
Supreme Court held that the Courts Cannot Impose Less

Than Minimum Sentence Prescribed by POCSO Act
State of U P v. Sonu Kushwaha
FACT: The Trial Court sentenced the accused to ten years of rigorous
imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000 for the offence u/s 6 of the
POCSO Act and seven years of rigorous imprisonment for the offence
under Section 377 of IPC. In appeal the Allahabad High Court held
that he was guilty of the offence of penetrative sexual assault
punishable u/s 4 of the POCSO Act and not the offence of
aggravated penetrative sexual assault punishable under Section 6 of
the POCSO Act and The Trial Court sentenced the accused to ten
years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000 for the
offence u/s 6 of the POCSO Act and the offence under he POCSO Act
was brought down seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
HELD: The Supreme Court Bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Rajesh
Bindal observed that the Courts cannot impose sentence lesser than
the minimum punishments prescribed in POCSO Act.
Paradoxical That Right To Vote Isn't A Fundamental
Right Though Democracy Is An Essential Feature Of
Constitution
Bhim Rao Baswanth Rao Patil V.

K. Madan Mohan Rao & Ors
DECISION: The Supreme Court held that right to vote

is not a fundamental right, though democracy has
been held to be one of the basic features of
Constitution. The Court noted that right to vote has
been termed as a "mere" statutory right. The court
made this observation while hearing an appeal
challenging the refusal of the Telangana High Court to
reject an election petition at the threshold.
Don't grant bail in private cheating cases merely because

accused undertook to deposit money: Supreme Court
reminds courts.
Ramesh Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi

FACTS: The complainant paid an amount of money but the builder
failed to deliver possession leading to a complaint under Section
420 of the Indian Penal Code. To avoid arrest, the appellant sought
bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC).
ISSUE: The High Court granted bail to the appellant and the builder
with certain conditions, one of which required them to deposit
specified amounts of money as a fixed deposit with the trial court,
initially for one year with an automatic renewal clause.
DECISION: The Supreme Court has disapproved of the practice

followed by the Courts to direct deposit of amount as a condition for
granting anticipatory bail for the offence of cheating under Section
420 of IPC.The willingness of the accused to deposit money as bail
condition must be considered only in cases involving public money;
not in private cases.
Persons With Disability Act 1995 Mandated
Reservation in Promotions Too: Supreme Court
Grants Relief to RBI Employee.
Reserve Bank of India v. A.K. Nair and Ors.
FACTS: In 2003, the employee had appeared in the

All-India Merit Test to secure promotion to a Class-l
post. But he fell short of the qualifying marks by 3
marks. He requested relaxation similar to SC/ST
candidates who were eligible for a five-mark
condonation. The RBI stated that there was no
provision for granting grace marks to persons with
disabilities.
ISSUE: The challenge in the petition filed in SC

pertained to securing promotion to the post of
Assistant Manager in the RBI under Persons with
Disabilities (Equal Opportunity, Protection of Rights
and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The 1995 Act did
not contain a provision for reservations in
'promotions' for persons with disabilities appointees,
unlike its successor enactment, the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities Act, 2016 ("2016 Act"), which
enabled the State to do the same.
DECISION: The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of

the Constitution of India to direct RBI to extend the
benefit of reservation in promotion to an employee
with disability, who was denied the same for a long
time. Justice Dipankar Datta said that it was rather
harsh on the part of the RBI to apply the same
standards for general candidates and those with
disabilities. RBI, as a model employer, ought to have
taken an informed decision in this regard
commensurate with the aspirations of persons with
disabilities.
Rajasthan Premises (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act
1950 Though Eviction Suit Can't Be Filed Before 5 Years
Of Tenancy, Supreme Court Affirms Decree As It Was
Passed After 38 Years
Ravi Khandelwal vs. M/s Taluka Stores
FACTS: The respondent was the tenant of a shop with

appellant as landlord. Later the appellant purchased
that property in 1985. The appellant filed a suit for
eviction in 1985 which was dismissed in 2002 since
section 14(3) of the Act barred suits filed within 5
years of tenancy.The trial court noted that the
premises were leased in 1982.In an appeal in 2004,
the appellant succeeded based on the respondent's
admission that the shop was initially leased in
1958.Therefore, the suit was filed after 5 years of
tenancy which is legally permissible. Thereafter a
second appeal was preferred by respondent before a
single judge of the HC which framed a preliminary
question of maintainability in 2018.
ISSUE: What if an eviction suit is filed within 5 years

of tenancy? Is that barred absolutely? Would a fresh
suit need to be filed after expiry of the period?
DECISION: The Supreme court held that the

objective of section 14(3) of Rajasthan Rent
Control Act, 1950 was to safeguard the interest of
tenants. As per the provision, Eviction suit cannot
be filed by landlord within 5 years of tenancy.
However, the court opined that even though in
this case, the eviction suit was filed within 5
years, 38 years have gone by since then. This
itself would cure the defect in the eviction suit.
In Cheque Dishonour Case, Interim Compensation
Can BE Ordered to Be Paid Only After Accused
Pleads Not Guilty: Supreme Court
Pawan Bhasin v State of UP
FACTS: There was a financial relationship

between the petitioner and the complainant
for which cheques were issued. The complaint
was that in order to satisfy the loan as well as
the benefit, the cheque was given which was
dishonoured. The trial court directed the
petitioner to deposit 10% of the amount of a
dishonored cheque under Section 143A of the
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
ISSUE: Whether in a cheque dishonour case,

Interim compensation can be granted even
before the accused pleads not guilty under
section 143A(1) of NI Act, 1881?
DECISION: The Supreme Court after analyzing

section 143A(1) of the Negotiable Instruments
Act, 1881, held that direction for payment of
interim compensation can only be made after
the accused has pleaded not guilty. The court
held that such orders being passed before the
plea was taken into account is unsustainable
in law.
Supreme Court Converts Conviction of Cop From
Section 302 To Section 304A in case of Death By
Accidental Firing.
Arvind Kumar v State, NCT of Delhi
FACTS: It was a regular day at the police

station when the deceased Constable was
talking over the phone in the reporting room.
With him being on the line, Duty Officer
Shashi Bala was concerned that they might
miss urgent calls at the police station. She
asked one of the guards to ensure that he
hung up the phone. he guard who was armed
with a semiautomatic weapon tapped on the
shoulders of the constable who pushed him
away jokingly. In the scuffle the weapon
accidentally fired, resulting in the constable's
death.
DECISION: The Supreme Court recently

converted the conviction of a Delhi Police
guard under Section 302 IPC(Murder) to
Section 304A(causing death by negligence) in
the case related to the death of a constable
due to accidental firing
Guilty Intention' vs 'Guilty Knowledge' : Supreme
Court Explains Fine Distinction Between Two Parts
Of Section 304 IPC
Anbazhagan vs State
FACTS: In this case, the Trial Court had

convicted the accused for the offence of
culpablehomicide not amounting to murder
punishable under Section 304 Part I of the
IPC.The High Court affi rmed the conviction by
dismissing his appeal.
Before the ApexCourt, the appellant-accused

contended that the conviction deserves to be
alteredfrom Section 304 Part I of the IPC to
one under Section 304 Part II of the IPC.
DECISION: While explaining the fine difference

between the two parts of Section 304 of IPC
the bench of Justices B R Gavai and J B
Pardiwala observed that, under the first part,
the crime of murder is first established and
the accused is then given the benefit of one of
the exceptions to Section 300 of the IPC,
while under the second part, the crime of
murder is never established at all.
Bail Conditions Imposed By Courts Must Be
Realistic Considering SocioEconomic Background
Of Accused
In Re Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail SMW
ISSUE: Amicus Curiae, Advocate Gaurav

Agarwal informed the Bench that as per
themaster data created by National Legal
Services Authority (NALSA), 5380
undertrialprisoners were identifi ed as persons
who were granted bail but were not
releasedfor several reasons. He submitted that
over the last 6 months, about 4215 prisoners
have been released.
DECISION: The Supreme Court Bench of

Justice SK Kaul and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia
on held that courts should impose realistic
conditions of bail considering the economic
and social position of the undertrial prisons or
else the act of grant of bail does not subserve
its purpose.
Conviction Liable To Be Set Aside If Samples
Weren't Drawn In Magistrate's Presence As Per
Section 52A of NDPS Act
Simarnjit Singh V. State of Punjab
FACTS: A person convicted by the Special

Judge under Section 15 of the NDPS Act for
possession of poppy husk.
The High Court had dismissed his appeal and

hence he had approached the Apex Court.
DECISION: The Supreme Court bench of

Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Rajesh Bindal
recently reiterated that the process of
drawing of samples u/s 52-A of the arcotics
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
(NDPS Act) has to be in the presence and
under the supervision of the Magistrate.
The Bench held that the entire exercise of

collecting the sample must be certified by the
Magistrate to be correct.
Conviction Liable To Be Set Aside If Samples
Weren't Drawn In Magistrate's Presence As Per
Section 52A of NDPS Act
Simarnjit Singh V. State of Punjab
FACTS: A person convicted by the Special

Judge under Section 15 of the NDPS Act for
possession of poppy husk.
The High Court had dismissed his appeal and

hence he had approached the Apex Court.
DECISION: The Supreme Court bench of

Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Rajesh Bindal
recently reiterated that the process of
drawing of samples u/s 52-A of the arcotics
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
(NDPS Act) has to be in the presence and
under the supervision of the Magistrate.
The Bench held that the entire exercise of

collecting the sample must be certified by the
Magistrate to be correct.

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JULY MONTH MAGAZINE

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JULY MONTH MAGAZINE

The exhibition 'Banking on World Heritage' in New Delhi

The Indian government launched Mission Karmayogi

The Startup20 Shikhar Summit in Gurugram, Haryana,

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the

The eSARAS mobile app, launched under DAY-NRLM,

The Greater Chennai Police established a Drone Police

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah

The Uttar Pradesh government aims to establish

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has partnered with

The Jammu and Kashmir Government, chaired by

The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering

The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering

The National Centre of Seismology installed six

Taiwan plans to establish a Taipei Economic and

India's G20 Presidency hosted the 4th Space Economy

The University of Jaffna and IIT Madras signed an MoU

IFFCO's national campaign in July 2023 aims to promote

Shravani Mela 2023 in Deoghar, Jharkhand, was

The Indian aviation regulator DGCA and European

The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the "Scheme for

IIT Madras and the Ministry of Education and

India and Singapore have extended their MoU on

Indore Municipal Corporation achieves a milestone as

Bihar leads India's microfinance sector with Rs 48,900

The Gujarat government has signed MoUs with private

The Karnataka government offers a free Rs 4 lakh

The Odisha state government is set to launch the 'Mo

The Election Commission of India and the Electoral

The Urban 20 Mayoral Summit began in Ahmedabad and

India's first Vedic-themed park, Ved Van Park, has

PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of

Ama Pokhari Yojana is a project launched by Odisha

India and Tanzania have started settling trade in local

The India Literacy Board plans to build a literacy

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah

The Indian Mango Festival ‘Aamrus’ was inaugurated in

The National Law University, Delhi has launched a new

India and the US jointly intercepted over 500 shipments of illicit