1 Malabar in Sydney, Australia – 2023
Indian Navy ‘s frontline indigenous warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata along with ships and aircraft from the US Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) scheduled for Sydney from 11 to 21 Aug 23 Will participate in Malabar 2023 exercise . The Malabar Maritime series of exercises began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy and has expanded to include the four major navies in the Indo-Pacific region. In 2020 only the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) participated. This year is the 27th exercise of Malabar , which is being hosted by being operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) .
2 US President Joe Biden bans US investment in key technology industries boosting China’s military capability
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order restricting US investment in key technology industries that enhance China’s military capabilities . President Biden announced a national emergency resolution to address the growing threat of countries with military, intelligence, surveillance, and cyber-based capabilities related to risky products and sensitive technology. This order will help in semiconductor and other micro electronics, quantum computer and artificial intelligence applications. Will restrict venture capital and private equity firms from investing money in Chinese enterprises to build up. Administration officials said that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the national security.
3 Ministry of Defense has developed operating system ‘Maya’, will protect computers from cyber attack
In the ongoing war against cyber attacks, India’s Ministry of Defense has prepared indigenous operating system ‘ Maya ‘. Through this, the government aims to keep computers safe from cyber attacks. Soon this indigenously developed operating system named ‘Maya OS’ will be installed in all the computers of the Defense Ministry. This work is to be done by the end of this year. In such a situation, the new OS will replace Microsoft’s Windows and will soon be adopted by the armed forces. In view of national security, the Ministry of Defense has developed a secure operating system Maya. It is obvious that now with the indigenous Windows Maya, the cyber security system of the Ministry of Defense will become even stronger. At the same time, the dependence on foreign software will be less. Notably, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) A team of experts from various government agencies, including the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the National Informatics Center (NIC), developed Maya OS over six months on the open-source Ubuntu platform .
4 To promote digital transactions, the Central Bank has increased the per transaction limit for UPI Lite from existing Rs 200 to Rs 500.
Reserve Bank of India has proposed to start payments through dialogues on UPI . The system will allow customers to transact through conversation driven by artificial intelligence . Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said that this channel will be available on smart phones and feature phone based UPI channels. Initially this facility will be available in English and Hindi medium. Later this facility will be given in other Indian languages as well. The central bank has also proposed the use of near field communication technology in UPI transactions. RBI has increased the UPI Lite transaction limit from Rs 200 to Rs 500 , but has kept the overall small digital transaction limit unchanged at Rs 2,000.
5 Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent
The Reserve Bank has kept the key rates unchanged for the third time in a row . Announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy, Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent . Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank lends money to commercial banks. Shri Das said that the rate of interest on fixed deposit facility-SDF is 6.15 percent and the rate of interest on marginal standing facility-MSF and bank rate is 6.75 percent. But it has been kept as it is. The Reserve Bank has kept a revised target of Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) at 5.4 per cent. The Governor has projected a growth rate of six and a half percent of the GDP for the year 2023-24.
6 Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the second phase of the nationwide annual drug campaign to prevent mosquito-borne filariasis
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the second phase of the nationwide annual drug campaign for the prevention of mosquito-borne filariasis in New Delhi . This campaign will be run in 81 districts of nine states . This includes Assam , Bihar , Chhattisgarh , Jharkhand , Karnataka , Maharashtra , Odisha , Telangana and Uttar Pradesh . Shri Mandaviya said the country is committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027 in mission mode, three years ahead of the global target Is. He said that the efforts should not be limited only to taking medicines but should also help in eradicating the diseases spread through mosquitoes. Shri Mandaviya also stressed on increasing the coordination between the State and Central Governments to ensure a healthy nation for all. He also released the National Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Dengue Fever 2023 and Chikungunya Fever.
7 Government will get ‘Havana Syndrome’ investigated in India
Havana Syndrome is going to be investigated in India . A man from Bengaluru approached the Karnataka High Court Had filed a petition in the country and demanded an inquiry regarding its prevention. The investigation will find out about the spread of this mysterious disease. After this, the court has directed the central government to investigate the possibility of the syndrome in the country within three months. Actually, Havana syndrome is a group of many diseases, which include problems such as dizziness, nausea or even blindness in one eye. Cases of this disease have been seen many times before India in 130 countries including other countries such as Tajikistan, Washington DC, Colombia and Austria. A good number of people are also affected by this problem. The first case of this disease was reported in the year 2016 from Havana, the capital of the Caribbean. The CIA officer of the US Embassy had this problem for the first time.
8 Griha Lakshmi Yojana 2023 : Telangana
In 2023 , the Telangana government is going to launch the Griha Lakshmi Yojana , a financial assistance program for women from SC, ST and BC communities to help them construct or improve their homes . Under this scheme , Rs 3 lakh will be provided to each beneficiary as a one-time assistance amount. Griha Lakshmi Yojana is part of the efforts of the Government of Telangana which aims to empower women and provide them access to affordable housing. The scheme is expected to benefit over 1 lakh women in the state.
9 Swati Mountain radars inducted into Indian Army
To enhance surveillance in the high altitude areas of the country, the Indian Army has inducted the Swati Mountain Radar in its mountain surveillance fleet. This radar is capable of detecting and tracking small projectiles in the battlefield taking into account the environmental conditions. Deputy Chief of Army Staff (CD&S) Lt Gen JB Choudhary flagged off the radar system, which will strengthen the battlefield surveillance capabilities of the Army. To strengthen the country’s battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the Indian Army has inducted a lighter and more compact version of the indigenously developed Weapon Locating Radar (WLR-M) , called ‘Swati Mountain’. Agra in Uttar Pradesh The radar system was flagged off by the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (DCOAS) Lt Gen JB Choudhary at a function in
10 NewSpace India Limited partners with Tata Play for GSAT-24
In a strategic partnership, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Tata Play have launched GSAT-24 has been introduced. The objective of this partnership is to promote satellite broadcasting capabilities and provide high quality entertainment to every part of the country. This partnership marks a significant agreement in India’s telecom sector, harnessing the highest quality indigenous technology. The inclusion of the GSAT-24 satellite will increase the bandwidth of Tata Play to provide its users with even sharper picture and better sound quality. This strategic collaboration also enables Tata Play to accommodate 50 percent more channels. Currently, Tata Play has 600 channels. However, with the integration of ISRO satellites, its capacity will expand to accommodate 900 channels, which will bring substantial benefits to the wider public. GSAT-24, It is an Indian communication satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is built by ISRO to facilitate DTH services and is a communication satellite of 4 Ton class.
11 Iraq bans use of the word ‘homosexuality’
The government of Iraq has taken a big and tough decision regarding ‘ homosexuality ‘. The country’s media regulator has banned the use of the word ‘homosexuality’ . Please tell that orders have been issued to all the media and social media companies there. The order states that all companies should use the term ‘sexual deviation’ instead of ‘homosexuality’. Obviously this is a big decision for the LGBTIQ+ community. Explain that ‘homosexuality’ has been declared a crime in more than 60 countries, while same-sex relationships are legal in more than 130 countries.
12 No-confidence motion against NDA government dropped in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the people of Manipur that the entire country is with them. motion of no confidence in the Lok Sabha Responding to the debate, the Prime Minister said that efforts are being made by the Central and State Governments to bring the accused to justice in Manipur. He said the violence in Manipur is deplorable and crimes against women are unacceptable. He assured the people that there would be peace in Manipur in the near future and there would be rapid development in the state. Shri Modi alleged that the Congress was responsible for most of the problems in the North Eastern region. The House later rejected the no-confidence motion. When an opposition party in the Lok Sabha feels that the government does not have a majority or has lost the confidence of the government in the house, it brings a no-confidence motion. It is also called No Confidence Motion. Article-75 of the Indian Constitution states that the Union Council of Ministers is accountable to the Lok Sabha, That is, the Council of Ministers can continue only after getting majority in this House. The Council of Ministers including the Prime Minister have to resign if the motion of no confidence is passed against it.
13 There are three women judges in the Supreme Court, one hundred and six in the High Courts and 7,199 women judges in the District and Subordinate Courts – Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
The government has informed that three women judges are working in the Supreme Court , one hundred and six in the high courts and seven thousand 199 in the district and subordinate courts. This information was given by Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, he said the government has limited role in fixing a specific percentage for women judges in the judiciary. He said that the Constitution does not provide for reservation for any caste or class of persons in the matter of appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
14 Approved setting up of a new spaceport at Kulasekharapattinam in Tamil Nadu to launch the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) developed by ISRO.
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Indian Space Policy-2023 has been approved. It has been publicly released and opened to the field. The roles of various stakeholders such as In-Space, ISRO, NSIL and DOS have been clearly delineated to enhance the participation of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) in the entire value chain of the space economy. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the government has set up the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center as a single window agency. Dr. Jitendra Singh also informed that the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory-India (LIGO-India) project has been approved by the Government of India at an estimated cost of Rs 2600 crore. The Department of Atomic Energy is the lead agency in this. He said that after the completion of the project, LIGO-India will be operated as a national facility for the detection of gravitational waves and research in related areas of astronomy.
15 Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) launched
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) on 9 August 2023 at an event held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi . Mrs. Sunita Verma, Scientist G & Group Coordinator (R&D in Electronics & Information Technology), Mr. Arvind Kumar, Controller of Certifying Authorities, MeitY and Dr. S.K. D. Sudarshan, Executive Director C-DAC, Bengaluru jointly launched the Browser Development Challenge. The Indian Web Browser Development Challenge is being initiated by MeitY, Certificate in Computer Applications (CCA) and Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bengaluru.
16 Sanjay Kumar Agarwal took charge as CBIC chairman
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has taken over as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). CBIC wrote on Twitter that the 1988 batch C&IT (Customs and Indirect Tax Group) officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal took over as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on August 5, 2023.
17 Ground breaking ceremony for the construction of India International Center for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) at Lumbini, Nepal
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) conducted the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the India International Center for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) in Lumbini, Nepal . Situated within the traditional Lumbini monastic zone for hundreds of years, this upcoming center is expected to become a world-class destination that will welcome tourists and enthusiasts from across the globe. It aims to provide an inclusive experience of Buddhist spirituality at its core. The iconic heritage building has been envisioned to take the form of a lotus, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening.
18 GeoVision Soil Testing Platform
Bhu-Vision (also known as Krishi-Rasta Soil Testing System) is a revolutionary IoT (Internet of Things)-based automated soil testing and agricultural remediation platform which has been recently launched in India. This system is a game-changer for the agriculture sector of India. It is a smart, fast, simple, economical and accessible solution for soil testing and agriculture. It has the potential to transform the way farmers manage soil and crops. It can test 12 key soil parameters in just 30 minutes using electrochemical sensors and colorimetric methods. These parameters include pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and boron.
19 public sector banks and major private banks collected over ₹35,000 crore in fees
According to a Finance Ministry report, both state-owned banks and major private banks have earned over ₹21,000 crore mainly in the form of charges from account holders who fail to maintain minimum balance . Charges amounting to over ₹35,000 crore have been collected since 2018 for reasons such as non-compliance of minimum balance requirements, excess ATM transactions and SMS services. This Monthly Average Balance (MAB) or Average Monthly Balance (AMB) varies from location to location, ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 in metros, ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 in urban areas and ₹500 to ₹1,000 in rural areas Happens till. Failure to meet this balance criteria attracts a penalty, which can range from ₹400 to ₹500 depending on the bank.
20 Indian men’s hockey team beat Pakistan 4-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai
In hockey , India beat Pakistan 4-0 in the final match of the group stage to book a place in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai . Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Jugraj Singh and Mandeep Singh scored one goal each. With a win in the group stage, India is the only undefeated team in the tournament. India are now on top with 13 points after registering four wins and drawing one match. While Pakistan is out of this competition.