1 African Union was included as a permanent member of G-20 on India’s proposal.
At the start of the 18th G-20 summit in New Delhi , the African Union became a permanent member of the organization. At the inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited African Union chief Ajali Asomani to take a seat as a permanent member. India had proposed to make the African Union a permanent member of the G-20 in the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas . In his address at the first session organized in the name of One Earth , Shri Modi said that Sabka Saath is a symbol of inclusive spirit within and outside the country. On the first day of the summit, two sessions were held with the theme – One Earth and One Family., Let us tell you that G20 is an intergovernmental forum, which includes 19 countries and the European Union. PM Modi had written a letter 3 months before the summit to make the 55-nation African Union a permanent member of the G20.
2 G-20 leaders accepted the New Delhi Declaration
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the G20 Leaders ‘ Summit emphasized , among other things , inclusive growth, accelerating action to address climate change and measures to prepare for future health emergencies in large quantities of medical supplies. Has gone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed about the passing of the declaration in his address during the second session of One Family , Name . Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar giving information to the media in New Delhi Said that the declaration includes an environment-friendly development agreement for a sustainable future. He said the leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms and effects. He acknowledged that terrorism is one of the most serious threats to international security.
3 Global Biofuel Alliance launched at conference
India launches Global Biofuels Alliance at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi . Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this alliance. US President Joe Biden, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other dignitaries were present on the occasion . Earlier in the G-20 session, Shri Modi stressed the need for all countries to work together in the field of mixed fuels. He said that India’s proposal is to include 20 percent ethanol in petrol. The initiative is to be taken to the global level. The Prime Minister invited all countries to join the Global Biofuels Alliance. PM launches G-20 satellite mission for environment and climate observations also proposed launchingHe said that the information available from India’s Chandrayaan mission will be beneficial for the entire humanity.
4 Announcement of India-West Asia-Europe Mega Economic Corridor
An ambitious project was announced today at the G20 summit . This trade related project will connect India to Europe through West Asia . The India-West Asia-Europe Connectivity Corridor, announced under the Global Framework and Investment Partnership Forum in the presence of world leaders, is the first project of its kind. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this project will make India a medium for economic integration between West Asia and Europe. Describing the corridor as a major agreement, US President Joe Biden said that his country will invest with its partners in economic corridors that will bring significant changes in investment. French President Emmanuel Macron also called it an important project. Countries involved in this project America, India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and European Union are included.
5 India to invite Quad leaders on upcoming Republic Day
India is considering the possibility of inviting the leaders of the Quad group to the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2024 . 26 January is also celebrated as Australia Day, marking the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack in Sydney Cove by its commander, Captain Arthur Phillip, in the year 1788. Went. The Quad is a grouping of four democracies – India, Australia, the US and Japan – that aims to support and ensure a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region. The idea of Quad was first put forward by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. However it came into existence in 2017.
6 Government sets up new Central Empowered Committee to assist in forest and environment related matters
The government has constituted a new Central Empowered Committee to assist the Supreme Court on forest and environment related issues . Earlier this work was being done by an ad-hoc committee. The Supreme Court had constituted a Central Empowered Committee in 2002 to monitor compliance with environmental protection and related laws. The new committee has been constituted immediately after the passage of the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2023 . The members of the new Central Empowered Committee will be nominated and appointed by the Central Government. The committee will have a chairman, a member secretary and three experts .
7 RBI will phase out excess cash after withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes and close the incremental cash reserve ratio.
Reserve Bank of India increased the incremental cash reserve ratio-ICRR after withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes. Have decided to end it. RBI had implemented this ratio to resolve the excess of cash in the market. This work will be done in a phased manner from today. On August 10, RBI had asked banks to maintain incremental cash reserve ratio at the rate of 10 per cent on their total demand and total liabilities between May 19, 2023 and July 28, 2023. This step was taken to absorb the increase in cash availability due to withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes and other reasons. RBI said in a statement that after assessing the current liquidity conditions, it was decided that the amount accumulated under the incremental cash ratio will be released in three phases. Incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) is an additional cash balance that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can ask banks to maintain above the cash reserve ratio (CRR) for a specific period. CRR is the minimum amount of total deposits which
8 Britain rejoins EU’s Horizon Science Research Program
United Kingdom joins European Union Horizon Science Research Programme. Have decided to rejoin. The decision is being seen as a significant development in bilateral relations between the UK and the EU. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office announced that it has successfully negotiated “improved financial terms of cooperation” with the Horizon project, a major EU initiative to finance scientific research. In addition to rejoining Horizon, the UK has also chosen to engage with Copernicus, the European Earth observation programme. However, Britain will not participate in the EU’s Euratom nuclear research scheme. Instead, the UK has decided to pursue a domestic fusion energy strategy. Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship science research programme. This program funds scientific research, Which includes research projects dealing with key issues related to the climate crisis. Britain was out of this program for the last three years.
9 Advanced Biodegradable Nanocomposite Film
Recently researchers from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati successfully fabricated a biodegradable nanocomposite film with optical and mechanical properties have. The research involves the use of polymers, which spans from packaging to medical devices, with their adaptability and versatility becoming essential in various industries. However, advanced applications such as flexible displays and organic LED technology require highly flexible and optically active polymers. To achieve these desired properties, researchers have worked extensively on the incorporation of nanomaterials. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has emerged as an exceptional choice in the selection of synthetic biodegradable polymers. PVA boasts exceptional film-forming capabilities and strong mechanical properties.
10 White Sambar in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Leucistic sambar has been spotted for the first time in the Sangama range of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary . A white sambar deer was earlier spotted in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in 2014. Leucism is a condition in which an animal’s skin pigmentation disappears, leaving the skin white or pale., This condition may occur naturally at birth due to a phenotype (a characteristic of any living being) that may be caused by a defect in the animal’s development. This is different from albinism and is a condition caused by a lack of melatonin in the animal’s skin and due to albinism the animal’s eyes will be pink or red. In leucism the animal lacks pink eyes. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1987 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1973 with the objective of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife and its environment. It includes the reserved forests of Mandya, Ramanagara and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka state.
11 ‘Ajay to Yogi Adityanath’ created history with 67 launch
The graphics-based novel Ajay to Yogi Adityanath, based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has created a new history with its launch at 67 places . The 67th launch of this novel was recently held in Bengaluru. This novel by author Shantanu Gupta , who has written two best-selling novels, has so far been launched in 8 states (UP, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Assam). It has been launched at 29 places in UP and 7 places in NCR. It was launched simultaneously for the first time on 5 June 2023, on the 51st birthday of CM Yogi Adityanath, at more than 51 places in 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Along with this, this novel has registered its name in the Asia Book of Records for the highest number of launches.
12 Bengaluru sets up India’s first 500 kVA underground power transformer station at Malleshwaram
India’s first underground power transformer has been installed in Bengaluru , marking a significant step towards modernizing the city’s power distribution infrastructure. This historic achievement reflects Bengaluru’s commitment to the safety, reliability and aesthetic enhancement of its urban landscape. Located at 15th Avenue, Malleshwaram, the Underground Transformer Center is a collaborative effort between Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). With a budget of Rs 1.98 crore, this pioneering project has a transformer of 500 KVA capacity. Historically, underground power transformer stations have been found primarily in Western countries, where governments prioritize public convenience and safety.
13 Bengal Day will be celebrated on ‘Poila Baisakh’
The West Bengal Assembly officially declared 15 April as the Bengali New Year Day , also known as Poila Baisakh. An important decision was taken by passing a resolution to celebrate the day as the foundation day of the state. The decision comes amid controversy and disagreement over the date chosen for the festival. The motion, moved under Rule 169, proposes to celebrate Poila Baisakh as ‘Bangla Day’ and commemorate Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s masterpiece, ‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol’ (Soil of Bengal, Water of Bengal). Demands to declare it as the official state song. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has 62 MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly, strongly opposed the proposal. He argues that the foundation day of the state should be celebrated on June 20, a date of historical importance. On that day in 1947, West Bengal MLAs voted for the partition of Bengal, an event celebrated by some as Bengal Day.
14 Inauguration of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was inaugurated by Dennis Francis, diplomat of Trinidad and Tobago . The theme of the session is “ Rebuilding trust and rekindling global solidarity: accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and stability for all” . Dennis Francis has been elected President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will run for one year, starting in September 2023.
15 Kerala to host the first Zayed Charity Marathon in 2024
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Zayed Charity Marathon has announced an important development for India – the inaugural edition of the famous marathon is set to take place in Kerala in 2024. The event marks an important collaboration between the authorities of the State of Kerala and the Indian community living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two regions. The Zayed Charity Marathon is not just a sporting event; This is a ray of hope for charitable works. Since its inception in 2001 in Abu Dhabi, the marathon has been a platform to raise funds and spread humanitarian and charitable messages that echo the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE.
16 ‘Moon Man of India’ Myleswami Annadurai joins SS Innovation Board
India’s renowned surgical robotic firm SS Innovation has made an important announcement by appointing Padmashree Dr. Myleswamy Annadurai , popularly known as the Moon Man of India , as a Director on its Board of Directors. The appointment includes both the Indian entity, SS Innovations Private Limited, and the global entity, SS Innovations International. This strategic move aims to further strengthen the company’s position in the field of surgical robotics and cutting-edge technologies.
17 CID arrests former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Skill Development Corporation scam
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department- CID in Nandyal. This arrest has been made in connection with the Skill Development Corporation scam . Mr Naidu is accused of rigging contracts, misusing public funds and promoting a fake scheme in the name of Skill Development Corporation. Shri Naidu has been arrested in connection with the scam in the project costing Rs 3,356 crore. 10 percent of the amount of this project was to be given by the government and 90 percent amount was to be given by the German company Siemens. But Siemens had said in its statement to the magistrate that it was not involved in the joint venture or the MoU issued by the government.
18 At least one thousand people died due to 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco
The death toll in the earthquake in Morocco has increased to one thousand. More than 6 hundred people have been injured in the earthquake that occurred late night. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale . The earthquake has caused considerable damage to life and property. The Red Wall , declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has also been damaged by the earthquake .
19 In US Open Tennis, the pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost in the final of men’s doubles.
In the US Open Tennis Tournament, the pair of Rohan Bopanna of India and Matthew Ebden of Australia has lost in the final of men’s doubles . The pair of Bopanna and Ebden were defeated by Britain’s Rajeev Ram and America’s Joe Salisbury 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final. At the age of 43 years and six months, Rohan Bopanna has also become the oldest player to reach a Grand Slam final. Rohan Bopanna was born on 4 March 1980 in Bengaluru .
20 Brazilian star footballer Neymar Jr has become the highest goalscorer for Brazil.
Brazilian star footballer Neymar Jr. has made a very special record in his name. He has become the highest goalscorer for Brazil . Neymar has left behind former legendary footballer Pele in terms of scoring the most goals for Brazil. Neymar accomplished this feat in the match being played against Bolivia. He scored his 78th goal for Brazil in the match against Bolivia , breaking the record of the legendary Pelé. For Brazil, till now only Neymar Jr. and the legendary Pele have crossed the mark of 70 goals.