1 PM lays foundation stone and dedicates development projects worth over Rs 24,300 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth over Rs 24,300 crore in Bikaner , Rajasthan . The projects that were inaugurated include the six-lane greenfield expressway section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor , constructed at a cost of about Rs 11,125 crore ; Phase-I of the Inter-State Transmission Line of the Green Energy Corridor at a cost of about Rs.10,950 crore ; Bhiwadi transmission line developed by Bikaner Power Grid at a cost of about Rs 1,340 crore and 30-bed facility at Bikaner Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Bikaner Railway Station and doubling of the 43-km Churu-Ratangarh section rail-line at a cost of about Rs 450 crore. The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the six-lane Greenfield Expressway section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor. The over 500 km stretch, stretching from Jakhadawali village in Hanumangarh district to Khetlawas village in Jalore district in Rajasthan, has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 11,125 crore.
2 PM lays foundation stone for various infrastructure development projects worth about Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal, Telangana
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi , laid the foundation stone for several important infrastructure development projects worth about Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal , Telangana . The development works also include 176 km of national highway projects worth over Rs 5,550 crore and a railway manufacturing unit to be developed at Kazipet at a cost of over Rs 500 crore.
Pilot project of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana started
Minister of State for Communications Devu Singh Chouhan and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the pilot project of Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana at Nadiad in Kheda district . This scheme has been started by the Department of Posts and the Indian Postal Payment Bank . Its purpose is to provide accident insurance of up to ten lakh rupees to laborers. To ensure financial stability by providing On this occasion, Shri Chouhan said that Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana will be implemented across the country. This will benefit more than 28 crore workers. This scheme will be available through one lakh 60 thousand post offices in the country. Soon the benefits of the scheme will be made available to the common man as well. Shri Chouhan announced setting up of more than five thousand more post offices to make insurance benefits available to more and more people.
4 Election Commissioner of India Dr. Anoop Chandra Pandey on visit to Uzbekistan to observe Presidential Elections
At the invitation of the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan , Dr. Anoop Chandra Pandey, Election Commissioner of India is leading a three-member delegation to Uzbekistan to observe the conduct of the preliminary presidential election to be held on 9 July 2023. Four candidates including the current President are in the fray. The election is being held within the framework of the new constitution adopted in Uzbekistan following a referendum in April this year. The international community is closely watching this election.
5 NCC signs MoU with SBI to open zero balance accounts for all cadets
In a major step towards promoting digitization and in line with the Digital India Mission , Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched an NCC Integrated Software on 07 July 2023 in New Delhi . NCC Integrated Software developed in partnership with Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) is a single window interactive software designed on ‘ Entry to Exit Model ‘. , This will help in seamless issuance of certificates, creation of a pan India database of NCC cadets at the time of employment. During this programme, NCC and State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Raksha Mantri for opening zero balance accounts of all NCC cadets with debit card, check book and passbook facility under SBI ‘s ” Pehli Udaan ” scheme. This MoU will benefit about 5 lakh cadets every year.
6 J&K launches India’s first chatbot for people suffering from mental distress
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot to initiate instant conversations with people in distress. The tele-psyche is a two-level system. Tier 1 consists of State Tele-Psych Cells consisting of trained counselors and mental health experts . District Mental Health Program (DMHP) / Medical College resources for physical counseling in Tier 2 and/or e-Sanjeevani for audio-visual counseling Are included. e-Sanjeevani is a national doctor-to-doctor telemedicine service that strives to provide an alternative to traditional physical consultations through digital platforms. It is an integrated part of Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission (ABDHM).
7 Ministry of Education releases report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22
The Indian education system is one of the largest education systems in the world. The system has about 14.9 lakh schools, 95 lakh teachers and about 26.5 crore students from various socio-economic backgrounds . The Department of Literacy , Ministry of Education has come up with the School Education and Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States and Union Territories which assesses the performance of the school education system at the State/UT level by creating an index for comprehensive analysis. Union Territories was first released for the year 2017-18 and now up to the year 2020-21 . Performance Grading Index for 2021-22 – State Structure Revised and renamed as PGI 2.0 Has been done. The Performance Grading Index 2.0 structure consists of 1000 marks across 73 indicators , grouped into 2 categories , viz., Results, Governance Management (GM) . These categories are divided into 6 domains, namely, Learning Outcomes (LO), Access (A), Infrastructure and Facilities (IF), Equity (E), Governance Process (GP) and Teachers Education and Training (TE&T ). The Performance Grading Index 2.0 for the year 2021-22 has classified States/UTs into ten categories, i.e., the highest grade is Daksha , which is for a State/UT scoring more than 940 marks out of a total of 1000 marks. is for Lowest Grade Akanshi-3 Which is for score up to 460. In the PGI-2.0 report for the year 2021-22, there is no state in the top-5 categories in the overall ranking , while Punjab and Chandigarh have made it to the sixth category i.e. Prachesta-2 . Whereas, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu (total six states) were in the seventh category i.e. Prachesta-3. Along with this, 13 states have made it to the eighth category of overall ranking i.e. Aspirational-1, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Sikkim, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep , Daman and Dadar Nagar Haveli.
8 India excels in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Business Facilitation
India continues to demonstrate its commitment to digital and sustainable business facilitation, as evidenced by its outstanding performance in the recently released Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Business Facilitation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) It shows. The year 2023 survey covers over 140 economies and evaluates 60 trade facilitation measures. With an impressive score of 93.55 per cent in 2023 and an impressive score of 90.32 per cent in 2021, India has been placed at the forefront of global trade facilitation efforts. is kept The 2023 survey recognized India’s exceptional progress in various sub-indicators, with the country achieving an excellent score of 100 per cent in four key areas: transparency, formalities, institutional arrangements and cooperation, and paperless trade. These notable points include streamlining trade procedures, increasing transparency and collaboration among stakeholders through initiatives such as torrent customs, single window interface for trade facilitation (SWIFT), pre-arrival data processing, e-accumulation, coordinated border management etc. India’s untiring efforts in promoting India’s score for the “women in business facilitation” component showed a substantial improvement from 66.7 percent in 2021 to 77.8 percent in 2023, indicating a commitment to gender inclusivity and women’s empowerment in the business sector.
9 Ministry of Railways has introduced AC in all trains including Vande Bharat. Announces 25 percent reduction in chair car and special class fares
The Ministry of Railways has announced a reduction of 25 per cent in air-conditioned and special class fares of all trains including Vande Bharat . The decision has been taken in view of the passenger occupancy of these trains being less than 50 per cent during the last thirty days. The ministry ac It has been decided to give the responsibility of increasing the number of passengers in bogies and implementing the scheme of concession in fare to the Zonal Railways. This scheme includes A.C. with Anubhuti and Vistadam bogies. The facility and chair will be applicable to all vehicles and special class trains. The amount of concession will be subject to a maximum of 25 per cent of the basic fare. Reservation fee, superfast fee, GST etc. will be charged separately.
10. Draft Detailed Project Report of Raxaul-Kathmandu cross border railway project handed over to Nepal
The draft Detailed Project Report of the Raxaul-Kathmandu cross-border railway project has been handed over to Nepal . After receiving suggestions from Nepal, India will hand over the final project report to the Government of Nepal. India’s Konkan Railway Corporation Limited is preparing the Detailed Project Report for this rail project. This project will connect the Indian border town of Raxaul (Bihar) with Kathmandu . For this, India had signed an agreement with Nepal on October 8, 2021 . 32 thousand crore rupees for the construction of this broad gauge rail line with the initial report of Konkan Railway May need it. As soon as it is built, the capital of Nepal will be directly connected to the Indian rail network. One can reach Kathmandu directly without stopping through rail travel from all the major cities of India.
11 G-20, 3rd meeting of Working Group on Culture begins at World Heritage Site Hampi in Karnataka
The third meeting of the Working Group on Culture under India’s chairmanship of the G-20 will begin at the World Heritage Site Hampi in Karnataka . Representatives of G-20 member countries, guest countries and international organizations will participate in this meeting which will run from 9th to 12th. India has set four priorities for the Culture Working Group, which include cultural traditions, promotion of living heritage, promotion of cultural and creative industries, and use of technology in the preservation and promotion of culture. During the discussions at the Hampi meeting, participating countries and international organizations such as UNESCO will share cultural expertise and best practices to accelerate inclusive socio-economic development.
12 Solar flares disrupt radio communications over the United States and parts of the Pacific Ocean
Recently the Sun emitted an X-class solar flare , which disrupted radio communications over the United States and parts of the Pacific Ocean . According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Prajwal is classified as an X1.0 Prajwal. When energy is trapped in ‘twisted’ magnetic fields (mostly above the Sun) When released unexpectedly, it causes a huge explosion on the Sun known as a solar flare. These are seen as bright areas on the Sun and can remain in place for minutes to hours. Within minutes they heat the material to several million degrees and blast radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to X-rays and gamma rays. These can affect radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, and can put astronauts and spacecraft at risk.
13 NGT imposes penalty on States and Union Territories
Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of about Rs 80,000 crore on states and union territories for non-compliance of sewage treatment and waste disposal rules and violation of orders. Tamil Nadu is followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh with the maximum penalty . NGT is a specialized body set up under the NGT Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of matters relating to environment protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. India is the third country in the world after Australia and New Zealand to set up a Special Environment Tribunal. became. It has five regional offices, the head office is located in New Delhi. The decisions of NGT are binding. It has the power to review its own decisions which can subsequently be challenged before the Supreme Court within 90 days.
14 armed police personnel deployed for the security of Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR)
The Odisha government has developed 2,700 km in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) . 2 armed police personnel have been deployed to guard the reserve area , which is home to the unique melanistic tiger . Melanistic means that the skin/hair becomes very dark due to higher than normal levels of melanin (the substance that gives pigmentation to the skin/hair). STR was formally designated a tiger reserve in the year 1956 , as well as brought under Project Tiger in the year 1973 . It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by the Government of India in June 1994 . this since 2009 Part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves . It is also a part of Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve . Geographically it is situated at the eastern end of the Eastern Ghats .
15 Indian conservationists honored in UK
Indian conservationists have been honored in the UK . Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented Indian conservationists – Kartiki Gonsalves , creator of the Oscar- winning documentary ‘ The Elephant Whispers ‘ , and the Real Elephant Collective (TREC) of 70 tribal artists – with the prestigious elephant family at a ceremony here. Environment Award . Gonsalves received the Tara Award , which recognizes extraordinary achievements in storytelling and coexistence advocacy inspired by the sacred bond between elephants and humans. The Real Elephant Collective (TREC) Mark Shand Award , named after the late founder of the elephant family. TREC, an international NGO dedicated to protecting the Asian elephant, has contributed significantly to conservation efforts.
16 NMDC wins ASSOCHAM Award for Mineral Development and Employer Branding
India’s mining major, NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) was honored with two prestigious awards at the ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023 held in Kolkata . The company received the ‘ Mineral Development Award ‘ and the ‘ Employer Brand of the Year Award ‘ for its significant contribution to the mining sector and its exemplary HR practices. The awards were presented by Anurag Srivastava, Secretary, Department of Industries, Commerce and Enterprise, Government of West Bengal, during the Indian Mines and Minerals Conference 2023.
17 India, China boost infrastructure on north bank of Pangong Tso lake
Three years after the violent clash between the Indian and Chinese armies at Galwan , the area around Pangong Tso is abuzz with activity. While China is in a hurry to complete a bridge across Pangong Tso connecting the north and south coasts , India is also building a black-top road on its side on the north coast . These are among the many infrastructure developments initiated by both sides since the standoff, permanently altering the status quo on the ground in eastern Ladakh, even as the two sides resolve their dispute. Looking forward to the 19th round of Corps Commander level talks to find out.
18 Adhav Arjun elected President of Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
Tamil Nadu Basketball Association (TNBA) President Adhav Arjun has been elected as the President of the Basketball Federation of India . Aadhav secured 38 votes out of 39, defeating the sitting Speaker K Govindaraj. BFI is the governing body of the game of basketball in India. It was established in 1950. It is affiliated with FIBA Asia and the Indian Olympic Association.
19 b. Neeraj Prabhakar became the new president of Oil Palm RAC
Vice Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticulture University B. Neeraj Prabhakar has been appointed as the chairman of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh . Ms Prabhakar’s appointment as RAC chairperson is effective from June 13 and she will head the ten-member committee for a period of three years.
20 UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2023
According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) “ World Investment Report 2023 (WIR 2023): Investing in Sustainable Energy for All ”, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries in Asia remained unchanged at US$ 662 billion . India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were the top gainers with growth of 10% and 5% respectively . Asia accounts for more than 50% of global FDI. FDI growth in developing countries was shared unevenly and most of the growth was concentrated in a few large emerging economies. India was one of the five economies that accounted for about 80 per cent of FDI inflows in this sector. The other four economies were China, Singapore, Hong Kong (China) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).