1 PM Narendra Modi shares article on revival of age-old Namda craft of Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the centuries-old Namda craft of Kashmir Has shared an article regarding the revival on his Twitter handle. Shri Modi said that he is happy that the age-old Namda art of Kashmir is reviving and is now reaching the global stage after years. He said that this is a testimony to the skill of Indian artisans and their ability to persevere in the face of adversity. The Prime Minister said that the revival of crafts is great news for India’s rich heritage. Namda is a local term for a floor covering that is made of coarse wool. Namda is known as a craft art in various cultures especially in Asian countries like Iran, Afghanistan and India. Namda traditional art came to India with the Iranian people and gained recognition under the patronage of the Mughal and Rajput rulers. There are two main centers of Namda traditional art in India (Srinagar in Kashmir and Tonk in Rajasthan).
2 Home Minister Amit Shah chairs the Regional Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security in New Delhi
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is chairing the Regional Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security in New Delhi . In the presence of Shri Shah, more than one lakh 44 thousand kg of drugs will be destroyed by the Narcotics Control Bureau in different parts of the country. Narcotics Control Bureau-NCB It is taking action in coordination with the Anti-Drug Task Force of all the States. The government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards drugs to make India drug free. From June 1 last year to July 15 this year, NCB and the regional units of the states have collectively destroyed about eight lakh seventy six thousand kg of drugs. This is eleven times more than the fixed target. Their value is about nine thousand five hundred and eighty crore rupees.
3 G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting begins in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The third meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of G20 countries under India’s Chairmanship of G20 began in Gandhinagar , Gujarat . Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Governor of Reserve Bank of India Dr. Shaktikanta Das are jointly chairing the meeting. In the first session of the meeting, the delegates discussed issues related to the global economy and global health and economic risks. The discussion of this session will focus on the finalization of the G20 Joint Financial Health Agenda under India’s Chairmanship of the G20. Around 500 delegates, including finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 member countries, heads of invitees and international organizations are participating in the meeting.
4 NITI Aayog released Export Preparedness Index 2022 report in New Delhi
NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index 2022 report in New Delhi . According to this, the coastal states have performed best on all the indicators. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat States like this have also performed exceptionally well. The report states that the higher average of the coastal states reflects their better preparedness and contribution to national exports. Regarding the policy framework, the report states that the states are taking necessary policy measures. 73 percent of the districts in the country have prepared export action plans and more than 99 percent of the districts are covered under the One District One Product scheme. One hundred districts of the country export about 87 percent of the total exports. Referring to the lack of adequate transport connectivity, the report said that lack of air connectivity hinders the movement of goods in landlocked states. The report suggested to the states that Indian states need to invest in research and development for development of market specific products and product quality improvement.
5 NITI Aayog said that in five years from 2015-16 to 2019-20, more than 13 crore people were freed from poverty
The number of persons living in multidimensional poverty in the country has declined from 24.85 per cent to 14.96 per cent between 2015-16 and 2019-21 . This has been disclosed in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index released by NITI Aayog . This National Multidimensional Poverty Index shows India’s progress in reducing multidimensional poverty between the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 and the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 . NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer B.V.R. subramaniam informed that 135 million people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty during this period. He said that India is on course to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 1.2, much ahead of the target of 2030. Mr. Subramaniam also said that the report shows that poverty in rural areas declined sharply from 32.59 per cent to 19.28 per cent during this period. The maximum decline in the number of poor has been registered in Uttar Pradesh. Their number has been recorded as 3 crore 43 lakh. It is followed by Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Providing multidimensional poverty estimates for 36 states, union territories and 777 administrative districts, the report said the largest reduction in the proportion of multidimensional poor was observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan.
6 Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir stand first in Geo Tagging of Cluster Development Projects in the country
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir ranks first in the Geo Tagging of Cluster Development Projects (CDPs) in the country . These projects are being implemented by the Union Ministry of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises. implements. This achievement will lead to quick approval of projects and timely release of financial assistance by the Central Government, which will lead to rapid development of small, micro and medium industries in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir has got ten projects approved by the Ministry of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises for the development of Industrial Areas and Common Facility Centres. The total cost of this entire project in Jammu and Kashmir is Rs 90 crore 73 lakh. The Union Ministry has launched MSE-CDP in all the states including Jammu and Kashmir. Had asked to do geo tagging of the projects coming under it. Two teams were deputed to do this work in Jammu and Kashmir division, which completed the work of geo-tagging the completed and ongoing projects.
7 Russia freezes Ukraine grain export deal
Russia has announced that it will not participate in a deal to export Ukraine’s grain through the Black Sea . Its spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that some of the points of the Black Sea Agreement related to Russia have not yet been implemented , so its effect has ended. He said that after Russia’s demands are met, it can again become a participant in the agreement. The announcement comes just hours after an explosion on Russia’s bridge to Crimea. Russia called this attack an attack of Ukraine’s maritime drone. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said there is no connection between the attack and its decision to freeze the grain deal.
8 Income limit of PM Awas Yojana increased in Maharashtra
The Center recently made a significant change in the income criteria for individuals falling under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban ((PMAY-U) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) . Increase in income limit from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.6 lakh with a view to expand eligibility and access to housing has been done. The Maharashtra government informed that the Union Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has informed the state government in this regard by writing a letter. This decision has been taken to help the economically weak people. Significantly, PM Awas Yojana is for urban and rural people. Under this, people who have kutcha houses, who do not have roofs, can apply for a house under the PM Awas Yojana. Under this scheme, funds are given to the poor for building houses. Apart from this, subsidy is also given in home loans to people with low income. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 June 2015.
9 Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023
The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved amendments to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of the Provisions) Bill, 2023 . The proposed changes are aimed at decriminalizing minor offenses by amending 183 provisions in 42 Acts administered by 19 ministries . It aims to promote ease of doing business and reduce the backlog of court cases. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill was initially introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 22, 2022, by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. It was later referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament, which held detailed discussions with the ministries and departments involved. The committee adopted its report in March 2023, which was presented before the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
10 Kollam girl infected with brucellosis
A seven-year-old girl from Kerala was recently affected by brucellosis, a contagious disease found in cattle breeds . Brucellosis is a bacterial (bacterial) infection that is transmitted from animals to people. It is caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and dogs. Worldwide, Brucella melitensis is the most prevalent species causing human brucellosis. Brucellosis is found globally and is a reportable disease in most countries. It affects people of all ages and both sexes. however, person-to-person transmission is rare.
11 Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film Oppenheimer will tell the story of Julius Robert Oppenheimer, who developed the first atomic bomb
American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer is known for his important role in the creation of the atomic bomb . As head of the Los Alamos Laboratory and leader of the Manhattan Project , Oppenheimer and his team used nuclear physics to develop the first atomic bomb. The atomic age began with the Trinity Test on July 16, 1945, which marked the successful detonation of the first atomic bomb. The United States then dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan , a devastating event that claimed the lives of millions of civilians . These nuclear explosions in the eastern region With the end of World War II , the nuclear arms race started, due to which the Soviet Union, Britain, France and China developed their own nuclear weapons. Oppenheimer was plagued by doubts about the implications of providing humanity with the means of its own destruction. He sought solace and reflection in philosophy through the Bhagavad Gita. Oppenheimer’s reflections on the Bhagavad Gita allowed him to reconcile his actions, and he compared his role in developing the atomic bomb to the moral dilemmas faced by Arjuna in the Mahabharata.
12 Shri Piyush Goyal launched the sale program of subsidized Chana Dal under the brand ‘Bharat Dal’ at Rs 60 per kg for a one kg pack and Rs 55 per kg for a 30 kg pack
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal announced subsidy at the rate of Rs.60 per kg for one kg pack and Rs.55 per kg for 30 kg pack under the brand ‘ Bharat Dal ‘ Inaugurated the sale program of Wali Chana Dal. Retail outlets of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) in Delhi-NCR are selling chana dal. The launch of ‘Bharat Dal’ is a significant step taken by the Union Government in the direction of making pulses available to the consumers at affordable prices by converting the Government’s Chana stock into Chana Dal.
13 Rising cases of bird flu may increase risk of human infection
The recent increase in bird flu outbreaks among mammals has raised concerns among international agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Animal Health Organization (WHO). health organization (World Organization for Animal Health- WOAH). These agencies have expressed concern that, since mammals are biologically closer to humans than birds, the virus could potentially infect humans more easily. Bird flu or avian influenza refers to a disease caused by infection with avian influenza type A virus. Sometimes this virus can infect mammals through birds, a phenomenon called spillover.
14 ONGC to resume work on hydrocarbon exploration blocks in Iraq
In recent years, Iraq has strengthened its position as a major supplier of crude oil to India , thereby strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. State-run company, ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) , now owns its hydrocarbon exploration block in Iraq is considering resuming operations in the U.S., which has been in a state of disarray since 2003. In recent times, Iraq has emerged as an important supplier of crude oil to India. With its abundant oil reserves and favorable trade relations, Iraq has become an important source of energy for India’s growing demands. In the financial year FY23, Iraq was the second largest exporter of crude oil to India, providing a total of 50.31 million tonnes of oil valued at $33.37 billion. This reflects the importance of Iraq’s oil supplies to India’s energy security and economic development.
15 India approves amendment to promote mineral exploration
The Government of India approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 . These modifications are aimed at lithium, gold, silver, copper, and zinc. To encourage mineral exploration and development in the country with special focus on minerals such as The changes are the fifth amendment to the Act since 2014, reflecting India’s commitment to harnessing its mineral resources. One of the key outcomes of the amended Act is the expected growth in exploration and mining of lithium, which plays a key role in the electric vehicle (EV) era. Along with lithium, the government aims to encourage exploration of deeper minerals such as gold, silver, copper and zinc. These minerals hold significant economic and strategic importance, and their exploration and extraction will contribute to India’s resource independence and industrial development.
16 Harshvardhan Bansal appointed President of NAREDCO Delhi Chapter
National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has announced the setting up of its Delhi Chapter . Harshvardhan Bansal, Director, Unity Group, has been appointed as the President of NAREDCO Delhi Chapter. NAREDCO is a leading national organization representing the real estate sector, working under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Presently, NAREDCO has established state chapters in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. After the successful launch of the Delhi Chapter, NAREDCO is actively engaged in the process of setting up a chapter in Uttarakhand.
17 ‘Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow’ released
National Award winning filmmaker-writer Vinod Mankara ‘s new book was launched from the rocket launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in Sriharikota , Andhra Pradesh . A unique launch of the collection of science articles ‘ Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow ‘ was held at SDSC-SHAR as preparations were on in full swing for the country’s much-awaited lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 . ISRO Chairman S Somnath released the book by handing over the book to Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) Director S Unnikrishnan Nair.
18 Numaligarh Refinery upgraded to ‘Schedule A’ CPSE
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Assam has established itself as one of the top 20 CPSEs in India, both in terms of sales revenue and profitability. It has gained wide recognition in the country as a high performing refinery, setting industry benchmarks for distillate production, specific energy utilization and gross refining profit. In addition, NRL has started exporting petroleum products to neighboring countries, strengthening its global presence and playing an important role in furthering the Act East Policy of the Government of India. With a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA), NRL holds the distinction of being the largest refinery in North East India.
19 India to host ASEAN countries conference on traditional medicines
Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs , Indian Mission to ASEAN and ASEAN Secretariat , is organizing a Conference on Traditional Medicines for ASEAN countries on July 20, 2023 . ASEAN (Association of South-Eastern States) is an organization of ten Asian countries including Vietnam, Cambodia and India is a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum. According to AYUSH and Ports, Shipping and Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the conference will discuss innovative research, technology, education, trade etc. in the field of traditional medicine and India will share its experience with ASEAN member countries.
20 UAE becomes first Arab country to get observer status on Asia-Pacific money laundering
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Arab country to receive observer status in the Asia/Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering , a regional body similar to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The UAE is participating with observer status in the plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force-style regional body (FSRB) Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) this week in Vancouver , Canada . The UAE is the first Arab country to be granted observer status at the APG. The UAE has placed international cooperation at the heart of its strategy and plans to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.