1 President approves 76 gallantry awards including four Kirti Chakras and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces
President Draupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 76 Gallantry Awards to the personnel of Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of Independence Day . There are four Kirti Chakras in these , all of which will be given posthumously. 11 Shaurya Chakras , out of which 5 will be given posthumously. In addition, 52 Sena Medals for Gallantry , 3 Navy Medals for Gallantry and 4 Vayu Sena Medals for Gallantry Are included. The President has also approved thirty Mention-in-Despatches to the Army, including one Air Force personnel for making significant contributions in various military operations. Along with this, an army dog Madhu will be given this honor posthumously. The President has also approved the award of one Tatrakshak Medal and five Tatrakshak Medals to the personnel of the Indian Coast Guard.
2 On the occasion of Independence Day, a total of 53 personnel were announced to be given Fire Service Medals.
On the occasion of Independence Day, a total of 53 personnel have been announced to be given Fire Service Medals. Of these, three personnel have been selected for the President’s Fire Service Medal and one personnel for the Fire Service Medal for indomitable courage and gallantry. Personnel of the Fire Service, Civil Defence, and Home Guards are awarded for gallantry on Republic Day and Independence Day every year. The President’s Medal for Gallantry and the Utkrisht Seva Medal are awarded along with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Services. President’s Fire Service Medal for distinguished service to eight personnel and Utkrisht Seva Medal to 41 personnel are being awarded. Home Guard and Civil Defense medals will also be awarded to 48 personnel and volunteers.
3 First Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held in Gandhinagar from August 17
The first Global Summit on Traditional Medicine is being organized in Gandhinagar , Gujarat from 17th of this month . It is being organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and the World Health Organization (WHO) . Experienced and experts of the country will participate in this two-day conference. WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurate the program in the presence of The Ministry of AYUSH said that the conference will provide a platform for experts and practitioners to deliberate on the latest scientific advances and evidence-based knowledge in this field. Its goal is to ensure health and well-being for all. In the year 2022, WHO established the Global Center for Traditional Medicine in collaboration with the Government of India.
4 India ranks fourth in the world in wind power potential
Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shared important information about India’s wind energy potential . This information highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable energy practices and highlights the top states with the highest wind energy potential. Additionally, the ministry outlined innovative strategies aimed at increasing the use of wind energy and ensuring environment-friendly practices in this sector. With an installed wind power capacity of 42.8 GW (onshore wind) by April 2023, India ranks fourth globally after China, the United States and Germany. Wind resource assessment carried out by the National Institute of Wind Energy reveals an estimated wind power potential of about 695.5 GW and 1,164 GW, respectively, at 120 m and 150 m above sea level across the country.
Top Performing States :
Wind power potential (in GW) at 120 meters above ground level:
Gujarat (142.56), Rajasthan (127.75), Karnataka (124.15), Maharashtra (98.21) and Andhra Pradesh (74.90).
Wind power potential (in GW) at 150 meters above ground level:
Rajasthan (284.25), Gujarat (180.79), Maharashtra (173.86), Karnataka (169.25) and Andhra Pradesh (123.33).
5 ‘Bharat Utsav’, a three-day event celebrating Indian art and heritage, begins in Dubai
A three-day event celebrating Indian art and heritage , ‘ Bharat Utsav ‘ began in Dubai . Celebrated on 15 August to mark India’s Independence Day, the festival aims to showcase the diverse cultural richness of the country. On the first day of the festival, artworks representing all the states of India were displayed. A glimpse of India’s creativity and diversity was seen in it. The festival also featured classical Indian music performances, cultural exhibitions and instrumental music and dance from all over India. The main goal of the festival is to highlight Indian culture and provide a platform for various artistic expressions.
6 Trilateral cooperation between India, Japan and Sri Lanka
India, Japan and Sri Lanka Trilateral Cooperation After Cancellation of Joint Indo-Japan MoU for East Container Terminal Project in Colombo Thinking of starting again. However, the three countries have been working towards trilateral cooperation since India and Japan came to the rescue of Sri Lanka during last year’s economic crisis and assisted in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process. India and Japan share a vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region (FOIIP). India and Japan can work together on renewable energy and grid connectivity projects, development of Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee as an oil pipeline hub, connectivity and people-centric projects like tourism and education. The Joint Economic Vision Statement between President Wickremesinghe (Sri Lanka) and the Prime Minister of India outlines transformative projects with private sector-led investment.
7 MeitY Secretary Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora Programme’
Ministry of Electronics & Information TechnologyShri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary , (MeitY) launched the ‘ Graphene-Aurora Programme ‘ at a function held at Maker Village, Kochi , Kerala . The program will be implemented by Digital University Kerala with a total budget outlay of Rs 94.85 crore with joint funding from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India and Government of Kerala and industry partners. In this Carborundum Pvt Ltd is included as one of the main industry partners. Along with startup products developed, India Innovation Center Graphene (IICG) technologies and products developed in R&D centers like
8 MakeMyTrip and Ministry of Tourism to launch Travelers Map of India microsite
Travel company MakeMyTrip has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism to introduce over 600 unique and unconventional travel destinations . The company has launched ‘ Travellers Map of India’ to facilitate this initiative.The company has introduced a special microsite calledThis digital platform enables travelers to explore the hidden tourism treasures within India, tailored to their preferences. The creation of this carefully crafted microsite aligns seamlessly with the forward-looking ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ program of the Government of India.
9 Kachchatheevu Island which India gave to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech in the Parliament during the discussion on no-confidence motion on August 10, Katchatheevu Island mentioned Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for his Bharat Mata remark, Modi said it was the Indira Gandhi government which had given Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974 . Kachchatheevu is an uninhabited offshore island in the Palk Strait . The island is situated between Neduntheevu, Sri Lanka and Rameshwaram, India . It was formed in a 14th century volcanic eruption It was formed due toThe 285 acres of land was jointly administered by India and Sri Lanka during British rule. The Raja of Ramnad (present-day Ramanathapuram ) Tamil Naduhad the island of Kachchatheevu and later the Madras Presidency . became a part of. In 1921, both Sri Lanka and India claimed this piece of land for fishing and the dispute remained unresolved. After Indian independence, the country began to resolve pre-independence territorial disputes between Ceylon and the British. Fishermen of both countries have been fishing in each other’s territorial waters for a long time without any conflict. The issue emerged when the two countries signed four maritime boundary agreements between 1974–76. This settlement marks the international maritime boundary of India and Sri Lanka. In 1974, Indira Gandhi tried to settle once and for all the maritime boundary between India and Sri Lanka. As part of this settlement, which came to be known as the ‘Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Agreement’, Indira Gandhi ‘surrendered’ the Kachchatheevu to Sri Lanka. That time,
10 Government of India constitutes new Standing Committee on Statistics to enhance monitoring of NSO data
The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has replaced the existing Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) with the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). has taken a significant step by replacing it with a more comprehensive unit called This new committee has been entrusted with a comprehensive mandate, which includes review of both the design and results of all surveys conducted under the National Statistical Office (NSO). The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) came into existence in 1999 after the merger of the Department of Statistics and the Department of Program Implementation. It has two wings: Statistics Wing and Program Implementation Wing. The Statistics Wing consists of the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the Computer Center and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). In addition, the National Statistical Commission (NSC) and the Indian Statistical Institute are also integral parts of the statistical system.
11 New Amravati Railway Station became the first ‘Pink Station’ of Bhusaval Division
New Amravati Station of Central Railway has made its place in the history as the first station of Bhusaval Division and the third station of Central Railway to be known as “ Pink Station” . and third station of Central Railway to be named asThe station is manned by women staff . Meaning that only women employees are working here. New Amravati Railway Station is the first ‘Mahila Raj’ station in Bhusaval Division of Central Railway. This railway station has only women employees on posts like station manager, ticket checker, sweeper. For this reason, this railway station has been painted pink to make it stand out from other railway stations. Apart from this, the lights here are also of pink color.
12 9th India International MSME Expo & Conference 2023
Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi organized the 9th India International MSME Expo & Conference 2023This prestigious conference, organized by the MSME Development Forum, provided a platform to serve as a catalyst for collaboration between policy makers and entrepreneurs in the Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which is vital for the economic development of the nation. will help to move forward. More than 40 exhibitors supported by JKTPO (Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation) participated in the 9th India International MSME Expo & Summit 2023. These exhibitors showcased a diverse array of innovative products, services and solutions across diverse sectors.
13 Pluck Partners With Kareena Kapoor Khan As Investor, Brand Ambassador
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has signed on as an investor and brand ambassador of Pluck , a fresh fruits and vegetables business. The company has a range of 400 products in over 15 categories, including essentials, exotic, hydroponics and cut and mix.
14 SEBI reduced the time taken for IPO listing to three days
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) took an important step on 09 August 2023 for the benefit of investors and IPO issuers . After the closure of the IPO, the regulator has reduced the deadline for listing of shares in the stock markets to half, ie three days. Presently this time limit is six days. The Securities and Exchange Board of India said in a circular that the new listing deadline will be voluntary for all public issues coming on or after September 1, while it will be mandatory for those coming after December 1. The listing and reduction in trading time will benefit issuers as well as investors.
15 Recognition of PTE Academic Scores to Study in Canada
In a significant development for international students who wish to study in Canada , the country’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially recognized Pearson ‘s PTE Academic test as an English language proficiency assessment. use has been approved. Students who have given PTE Academic Exam before 10th August are eligible to get benefited from this new instruction. As long as these scores are submitted within the deadline prescribed by IRCC, they can be used for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications. Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a shortened study permit application process designed to expedite the visa application process for students arriving from selected countries. This efficient process is available to students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam.
16 Indian economy to grow at 6% in FY24: NIPFP researchers
In a recent mid-year comprehensive economic review, the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has projected that India’s economic growth will slow down to 6% in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) . The projected slowdown is attributed to adverse conditions prevailing in the global economy. The NIPFP analysis considers various economic indicators and trends, providing valuable insights into the likely trajectory of India’s economy.
17 India aims to triple natural gas share to 15% by 2030: Minister
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the government aims to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix from the present 6 percent to 15 percent by 2030. Have set a target to reach. In a reply in Lok Sabha, Puri said that several measures are being taken in this direction including expansion of natural gas grid pipeline, expansion of city gas distribution network. He also said that the gross domestic production of natural gas has increased by about 20 percent in the last financial year. Hardeep Singh Puri said that Indian companies are ready to explore investment opportunities in Iraq and other countries in view of increasing demand for oil and gas in the domestic market. Hardeep Singh Puri stressed the need for domestic biofuel production and said that it would play an important role in reducing fossil fuel imports and ultimately help in achieving the goal of net zero emissions.
18 NCLT approves Zee-Sony merger
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has given its approval for the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures . Zee and Sony had announced the merger in December 2021 . Now the merger of Zee Entertainment-Sony has been approved by the NCLT. The tribunal had reserved its order in this matter on 10 July 2023. On August 10, the tribunal rejected all the objections and gave its green signal to the merger. After this decision of NCLT, the company’s shares have registered a gain of about 10 percent.
19 Subhash Runwal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award RICS
Subhash Runwal , Chairman – Runwal, a leading real estate developer with a legacy of over four decades , was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the first RICS South Asia Awards . RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is a global industry body representing professionals across the country. Hosting its first awards, it aims to recognize global and Indian industry-leading achievements and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics by individuals and teams in the built and natural environment. The award ceremony was attended by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India at The Lalit, Delhi.
20 Most cases of cancer found in Uttar Pradesh
According to data from the Indian Council of Medical Research Cancer Registry , Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest count of cancer cases in India . During the year 2022, the state documented an astonishing 210,000 new cases, marking a significant increase from the 201,000 cases recorded in 2020. The state of Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of cancer-related deaths, with a remarkable 116,818 people succumbing to the dreaded disease. The death rate in Uttar Pradesh was at par with the national average, while Maharashtra was second in terms of death rate. Experts suggest that these figures underestimate the true trend, given that only 15 states have mandated reporting cancer as a notifiable disease.
Chief Minister Solar Mission launched in Meghalaya facing power shortage
In a significant step towards harnessing renewable energy and reducing power shortage, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the Chief Minister Solar Mission , with an aim to usher in a new era of green progress for the northeastern hill state. The mission, supported by an investment of Rs 500 crore from the government over the next five years, is set to transform the state’s energy landscape and contribute to its sustainable development.