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Assam Current Affairs – August 16-18, 2022

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Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – August 16-18, 2022

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Current Affairs GK & Quiz Monthly – July 2022

Assam Current Affairs and GK Quiz – Set 316: July 2022, Week 4 

August 16-18, 2022

Assam government launched Vidya Rath-School on Wheels’ Project

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Vidya Rath-School on Wheels project. The project aimed at providing a learning opportunity to the less fortunate children in the city.

About Vidya Rath-School project

  • The Vidya Rath-School on Wheels will reportedly provide access to elementary education to underprivileged children for 10 months. After 10 months, the children will be integrated into the conventional system of education. 
  • Students will be provided free mid-day meals, uniforms and textbooks under the project. 

Arunachal’s Third Airport Named ‘Donyi Polo Airport’

The third airport in Arunachal Pradesh, which is now under construction in Itanagar, has been given the name “Donyi Polo Airport” by the Arunachal Pradesh administration.

Key Points

  • The “Donyi Polo Airport” in Itanagar would be Arunachal Pradesh`s third airport after Pasighat and Tezu airports
  • In the state’s tribal language, Donyi means Sun and Polo means Moon.
  • The airport, about 15 km from the State capital, is built at a cost of ₹645 crore under the Centre’s Capital Connectivity Scheme. 
  • The Airport Authority of India has undertaken a Rs 650-crore project to develop the airport to boost air connectivity in the mountainous areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ‘Panch Pran’ goal for the next 25 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the 9th consecutive time from the Red Fort on August 15, 2022. 

During the 88-minute speech, PM set a “Panch Pran Targets” (Five Resolves) to turn India into a developed nation in the next 25 years, when India will celebrate its 100th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spelt out the five pledges as a resolve for a developed India; move forward with bigger resolves and resolve of a developed India;  removing any trace of the colonial mindset; taking pride in our legacy; our strength of unity; fulfilling the duties of citizens, which include the prime minister and chief ministers as well.

Panch Pran: India’s developed standards 

  • Cleanliness campaigns, vaccinations, electrical connections, the elimination of open defecation, and the usage of solar energy are all examples of established India standards according to the Panch Pran. 
  • Gender equality, India First and respect for women are symbols of our unity and solidarity. 
  • The example of freedom from the thought of slavery is the new national education policy, which is the way to get rid of the thinking of slavery.
  • Fulfillment of duties like saving electricity, full use of water available in the fields, chemical-free farming prepares the way for the progress of the country.

Mandla becomes India’s first fully ‘functionally literate’ district

Madhya Pradesh’s tribal-dominated Mandla region has become the first fully “functionally literate” district in the country. 

Mandla is the first district of India to reach this mark, where people were able to write their names, read and count.

Key Points

  • To make people functionally literate, a major campaign was launched on Independence Day 2020, in association with the school education department, Anganwadi & social workers, women and child development department, to educate women and senior citizens. 
  • With this campaign, the entire district has turned into a functionally literate district, within two years. 
  • During the 2011 survey, the literacy rate in Mandla district was 68%. Another report of 2020 highlights that, more than 2.25 lakh people in this district were not literate, most of them were tribals from forest areas.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu launched ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project

The Arunachal government successfully launched its first flight of drone service – ‘medicine from the sky’ from Seppa to Chayang Tajo in East Kameng district.

The pilot project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and executed by Bengaluru-based startup Redwing Labs.

The objective of this project is to provide a clear picture on operational issues, financial feasibility and regulatory issues, based on which our govt shall make a policy and take steps for phased adoption of this emerging technology.

Assam Current Affairs – August 13-15, 2022

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Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – August 13-15, 2022

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August 13-15, 2022

Meghalaya will host 2nd edition of the North East Olympics

Meghalaya will host the upcoming 2nd edition of the North East Olympics from October 30th to November 6th in Shillong. 

This edition of the Games will be special as Meghalaya is celebrating the 50th year of its Statehood. 

In this edition, about 4,000 participants from eight North Eastern States will be competing in 18 disciplines at 13 venues spread across Shillong. 

Participants will be competing in disciplines, such as archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, judo, karate, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, wushu, cycling (Mountain Bike), golf, weightlifting and wrestling.

The first edition of the Games was held in Manipur in 2018, with 12 disciplines. 

India adds 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites

India has added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites, taking the total Ramsar sites in India to 75 covering an area of 13,26,677 hectares in the country.

Key Points

  • The 11 new sites include: Four sites in Tamil Nadu, Three in Odisha, Two in Jammu & Kashmir and One each in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. 
  • Designation of these sites would help in the conservation and management of wetlands and wise use of their resources.
  • During 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to the list of Ramsar sites, however, during 2014 to 2022, the country has added 49 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites.
  • In the year 2022, a total of 28 sites have been declared as Ramsar sites. 
  • Tamil Nadu leads the charge with a total of 14 Ramsar Sites followed by Uttar Pradesh which has 10.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launches SMILE-75 initiative

Recently, the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched SMILE-75 (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise).initiative to address the persisting problem of destitution and beggary. 

This initiative has been started as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

About the SMILE 75-Initiative

  • The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has also allocated a total budget of Rs.100 crore for the SMILE project for the coming years till 2025-26.
  • The objective of SMILE- 75 is to make our cities/towns and municipal areas begging-free and make a strategy for comprehensive rehabilitation of the persons engaged in the act of begging through the coordinated action of various stakeholders.
  • Under this initiative, 75 Municipal Corporations in collaboration with NGOs and other stakeholders will cover several comprehensive welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging with a focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, awareness, education, skill development, economic linkages and convergence with other Government welfare programmes etc.
  • It seeks to develop a support mechanism for holistic rehabilitation of those engaged in the act of begging.

Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve became the fifth elephant reserve in Tamil Nadu

Recently, The Tamil Nadu State government notified Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve as the fifth elephant reserve at Agathiyamalai in Tirunelveli district.

The Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve will be spread across 1,197.48 sq.km of land and will cover Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli areas.

According to the notification, the forest areas of Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Agasthyamalai landscape constitute the most important habitats of Asian elephants in the southernmost part of the western ghats.

The declaration of Agasthyamalai region as the 5th Elephant Reserve in the state to put more emphasis on protection and conservation of Elephants within a healthy ecosystem. 

Designation of the area as a dedicated reserve forest will also provide connectivity of the elephant migratory paths in the landscape through proper research and effective management.

Shashi Tharoor has been selected for France’s highest civilian Legion of Honour

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been selected for France’s highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur.

The French government is honouring him for his writings and speeches and the French Ambassador here Emmanuel Lenain has written to Tharoor informing him about the award. 

In 2010, Tharoor had received a similar honour from the Spanish government, when the King of Spain had bestowed upon him the Encomienda de la Real Order Espanola de Carlos III.

Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.

It is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.

Assam Current Affairs – August 10-12, 2022

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Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – August 10-12, 2022

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August 10-12, 2022

India’s medal winners at Commonwealth Games 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 took place in Birmingham, the United Kingdom from 28 July to 8 August 2022. India is participating for the 18th time in the Commonwealth Games.

India ranked 4th in the Commonwealth Games 2022 Medal Tally with 61 medals. India won 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze medals.

Australia topped the tally with 178 medals (67 gold, 57 silver, 54 bronze) followed by England who collected 173 medals (56 gold, 64 silver, 53 bronze). Canada finished third with 26 gold, 32 silver and 34 bronze for a total of 92 medals.

Gold medal winners for India in Commonwealth Games 2022

  1. Mirabai Chanu-Weightlifter-Women’s 49 kg 
  2. Jeremy Lalrinnunga-Weightlifter-Men’s 67 kg 
  3. Anchita Sheuli-Weightlifter-Men’s 37 kg 
  4. Indian Women Lawn Bowls Team-Lawn Bowls-Women’s Fours Team 
  5. Men’s Table Tennis team-Table Tennis-Men’s Team 
  6. Sudhir-Para Powerlifting-Men’s heavyweight 
  7. Sakshi Malik-Wrestling-Women’s 62 Kg 
  8. Deepak Punia-Wrestling-men’s freestyle 86 kg 
  9. Vinesh Phogat-Wrestling-women’s 53 kg 
  10. Naveen-Wrestling- men’s freestyle 74 kg 
  11. Bhavina Patel- Table Tennis-women’s singles class 
  12. Ravi Kumar Dahiya-Wrestling-Men’s 57 kg freestyle 
  13. Nitu Ghanghas-Boxing-women’s 48 kg 
  14. Amit Panghal-Boxing-men’s 51 kg 
  15. Eldhose Paul-Athletics-men’s triple jump 
  16. Nikhat Zareen-Boxing- women’s 50 kg 
  17. Table Tennis Mixed Team-Table Tennis-Table Tennis Mixed Doubles 
  18. PV Sindhu- Badminton-Women’s Singles 
  19. Bajrang Punia-Wrestling-Men’s 65 Kg 
  20. Lakshya Sen-Badminton-Men’s Singles event 
  21. Sharath Kamal- Table Tennis- Men’s Singles 

22.Satwik Sairaj Rankireddi and Chirag Shetty -Badminton-Men’s Double 

List of Indian Silver Medal Winners in Commonwealth Games 2022 

  1. Bindyarani Devi-Weightlifting-women’s 55 kg 
  2. Sanket Mahadev Sargar-Weightlifting-men’s 55kg 
  3. Judoka Sushila-Judo- Women’s 48 kg 
  4. Vikas Thakur-Weightlifting- men’s 96kg 
  5. Badminton Mixed Team-badminton-Mixed team event 
  6. Tulika Mann-Judo-Women’s 78 kg 
  7. Murali Sreeshankar-Athletics-Men’s long jump 
  8. Anshu Malik-Wrestling-women’s 57 kg final 
  9. Priyanka Goswami-Race Walk-10,000m event 
  10. Avinash Sable-Athletics-men’s 3000m steeplechase 
  11. Indian Men Lawn Bowls team-Lawn Bowls- men’s fours team 
  12. Abdulla Aboobacker-Athletics-Men’s Triple Jump 
  13. Sharath-Sathiyan-Table Tennis- men’s doubles 
  14. Women’s Cricket Team-Cricket-women’s cricket final 
  15. Sagar Ahlawat-Boxing- men’s 92+ kg category 
  16. Indian Men’s Hockey Team-Hockey-Men’s Hockey 

List of Indian Bronze Medal Winners in Commonwealth Games 2022 

  1. Gururaja Poojary-Weightlifting-Men’s 61 kg weight category 
  2. Vijay Kumar Yadav-Judo-Men’s 60-kg class 
  3. Harjinder Kaur-Weightlifting-women’s 71 kg 
  4. Lovepreet Singh-Weightlifting- men’s 109 kg category 
  5. Saurav Ghosal-Squash-Men’s Singles 
  6. Gurdeep Singh-Weightlifting-Men’s 109 kg category 
  7. Tejaswin Shankar-Athletics-men’s high jump 
  8. Divya Kakran-Wrestling-Women’s 68 kg 
  9. Mohit Grewal-Wrestling-Men’s freestyle 125 kg 
  10. Deepak Nehra-Wrestling-Men’s 97 kg category 
  11. Pooja Gehlot-Wrestling-Women’s Freestyle 50 kg category 
  12. Pooja Sihag-Wrestling-Women’s 76 kg category 
  13. Mohammed Hussamuddin-Boxing-Men’s 57kg featherweight category 
  14. Rohit Tokas-Boxing-Men’s 67kg Welterweight 
  15. Sonalben Manubhai Patel-Table Tennis-women’s singles class 3-5 16.
  16. Jaismine Lamboria-Boxing- women’s lightweight (60 kg) 
  17. Indian Women Hockey Team-Hockey-Women’s Hockey 
  18. Sandeep Kumar-Athletics- Men’s 10,000 m racewalk 
  19. Annu Rani-Javelin-women’s Javelin Throw event 
  20. Tressa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand-Badminton-Young Women’s Doubles pair 
  21. Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal-Squash- Squash Mixed Doubles- 
  22. G. Sathiyan-Table Tennis-Men’s Singles 
  23. Kidambi Srikanth-badminton-Men’s Singles

Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Vajra Prahar 2022 

The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” began at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh Himachal Pradesh.

The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercises aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both the Nations.

Key Points

  • The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercises hosted alternatively between India and the United States. 
  • During the course of next 21 days, teams of both armies would jointly train, plan and execute a series of Special Operations, Counter Terrorist Operations, Air Borne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain. 
  • This joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both Nations as well as improving bilateral defence cooperation between India and the USA.
  • The 12th edition was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (USA) in October 2021.

World Lion Day observed globally 

World Lion Day is observed globally on 10th August. The objective is to spread awareness and educate people about lions and their conservation.

Lions supposedly wandered amiably through Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East some three million years ago.

Key Points

  • The population of Asiatic lions has steadily increased in Gujarat’s Gir forest and the larger Saurashtra protected area after experiencing a long period of decline. 
  • Between 2015 and 2020, their population increased from 523 to 674. The much larger African lions are a distant relative of the Asiatic lions of India.
  • In 2013, the first World Lion Day was observed. Dereck and Beverly Joubert, from the Big Cat Initiative and National Geographic, founded it.

World Elephant Day observed globally 

World Elephant Day is observed globally on 12th August. The day tries to highlight why these animals should be protected and what laws and measures can be enacted to ensure their survival. 

The main objective of World Elephant Day is to create awareness of elephant conservation and to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better protection and management of wild and captive elephants.

World Elephant Day was started as an initiative by two Canadian filmmakers, Patricia Sims and Michael Clark of Canazwest pictures, and the Secretary General of Thailand’s Elephant Re-introduction Foundation – Sivaporn Dardaraanda. 

The first World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, 2012.

Sunil Chhetri, Manisha Kalyan named men’s and women’s Footballer of the Year

Sunil Chhetri was named the 2021-22 All India Football Federation (AIFF) men’s footballer of the Year for the seventh time while Manisha Kalyan was picked for her maiden honour in the women’s category for the 2021-22 session. 

Key Points

  • Sunil Chhetri is currently third after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the list of highest goal scorers in international football among active players and sixth on the all-time leaderboard. 
  • This was Sunil Chhetri’s record seventh AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year award, having won it previously in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018–19. 
  • Manisha Kalyan, who won the 2021-22 AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year, was the recipient of the Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year from last season.
  • Martina Thokchom was named the 2021-22 Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year, and Vikram Partap Singh was picked as the 2021-22 Men’s Emerging Footballer of the Year.

Aarya Walvekar crowned Miss India USA 2022

Indian American from Virginia, Aarya Walvekar has been crowned Miss India USA in 2022 in New Jersey. 

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the pageant which is the longest-running Indian pageant outside of India. It was started by New York-based Indian- Americans Dharmatma and Neelam Saran under the banner of Worldwide Pageants.

Saumya Sharma, a second-year premedical student at the University of Virginia, was declared the first runner up and Sanjana Chekuri of New Jersey was the second runner-up. 

Akshi Jain from Washington has crowned Mrs India USA and Tanvi Grover from New York was crowned Miss Teen India USA.

Assam Current Affairs – August 07-09, 2022

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August 07-09, 2022

Assam government inks four MoUs with HCL, Walmart, Flipkart on various fields

The Assam government partnered with HCL, Walmart and Flipkart for various purposes, including skilling the youths, exporting local products and creating talent for e-commerce supply chain.

Key Points

  • The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training (DECT) and HCL Technologies to facilitate the employability of youths from Assam under various programmes.
  • The HCL in collaboration with DECT will provide training to the Class 12 passed students, aiming to reduce regional imbalance in terms of skilled people. 
  • The second MoU was inked between Assam Skill University (ASU) and HCL-TSS to assist applicants in joining the HCL-TSS skilling and employment programmes.
  • The third agreement was signed by Walmart Vriddhi with the Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Department and Skill Employment Entrepreneurship Department. 
  • This tripartite MoU has been exchanged for the development of MSMEs in terms of showcasing and exporting their products, and also exchange ideas for successful commercialization of their products by providing them market access. 
  • According to the last MoU signed between Flipkart and Assam Skill Development Mission, Flipkart will provide opportunities to youth of the state in the Flipkart Supply Chain Operations Academy by training, certifying and creating a pool of e-commerce supply chain talent. 
  • All the four agreements were signed in presence of Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah and other senior officials.

Culture Ministry and Google Launch ‘India ki Udaan’ Initiative

The Union Culture Ministry and Google launched the ‘India Ki Udaan’ initiative. This initiative seeks to celebrate the unwavering, undying, spirit of India and its achievements in the past 75 years.

About the India ki Udaan Initiative

  • India ki Udaan Initiative was launched as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. 
  • It aims to take citizens to the rich culture & heritage of India, by means of its rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations. 
  • India ki Udaan project has been based on the theme ‘Unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years.
  • This Initiative is being Executed by Google Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. 
  • Under the initiative, users will be provided with a unique view to witness India’s remarkable moments virtually. They would be able to know more about the iconic personalities of Indian history, leading female personalities, as well as scientific and sports achievements of the country.

Dr N Kalaiselvi becomes the first woman Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has become the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Dr Kalaiselvi will replace and succeed Shekhar Mande, who was superannuated in April.

Her appointment is for a period of two years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. 

She will also hold the charge as secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. 

Kalaiselvi started her career in research as an entry-level scientist at CSIR-CECRI.

She is currently involved in the development of practically viable Sodium-ion/Lithium-sulfur batteries and supercapacitors.

Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation Amendment Bill 2022

Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It promotes energy efficiency and conservation.

The objectives of the proposed Amendment is to reduce India’s power consumption via fossil fuels and thereby minimize the nation’s carbon footprint and also to develop India’s Carbon market and boost the adoption of clean technology. 

Important Provisions of the bill

  • The bill seeks to mandate the use of non-fossil sources, including Green hydrogen, green ammonia, biomass, and Ethanol for energy and feedstock. 
  • Setup Carbon Markets in India and set rules and provisions for the Carbon Trading Scheme.
  • Expand the coverage of the Energy Conservation Regime to Large Residential Buildings.
  • Increase members in the governing council of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
  • Empower the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions  to make regulations for smooth discharge of its functions
  • To put in place enabling provisions to make the use of clean energy, including green hydrogen, mandatory and to establish carbon markets.
  • The bill also empowers the government to issue energy savings certificates and penalize consumers who utilize more energy.

India, US begins joint special forces exercise in Himachal Pradesh

The India-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022”, began on August 08, 2022, at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. 

It is the 13th edition of the annual exercise. It’s objective of this joint exercise is to share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.

The 12th edition of this exercise between India and the US was conducted at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington (US) in October 2021.

In addition to this exercise, the India-U.S. Army exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ is scheduled to be held in high altitude area in Uttarakhand which falls in the Central sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

About the Ex Vajra Prahar 2022: 

  • This joint annual exercise is hosted alternatively between India and the US to share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics.
  • During the course of the next 21 days, teams of both armies would jointly train, plan and execute a series of special operations, counter-terrorist operations, and airborne operations in simulated conventional and unconventional scenarios in mountainous terrain. 
  • It is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both nations as well as improving bilateral defence cooperation.

Assam Current Affairs – August 04-06, 2022

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Chief Minister of Assam launched Mission Bhumiputra

Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched ‘Mission Bhumiputra’ at the Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. It is a mission based scheme which aims to simplify the process of providing caste certificates.

About Mission Bhumiputra

  • Under the mission, digitalised caste certificates will be issued to students, in a simplified and digital way. 
  • It will be implemented by Departments of Tribal Affairs (Plain) and Social Justice Empowerment.
  • The objective of this portal is to provide digitalized caste certificates to the students. 
  • The applicants will be issued the certificates digitally signed by respective Deputy Commissioners, who will be assisted by official bodies of different castes in identifying or approving the caste of students. 

India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites

India has designated 10 more wetlands as Ramsar sites, taking the total tally of Ramsar Sites in India to 64.

The 10 new Ramsar sites in India include six in Tamil Nadu and one each in Goa, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. 

The Ramsar sites in India now cover a total area of 12,50,361 ha. Designation of these sites would help in conservation and management of wetlands and wise use of their resources.

10 new Ramsar Sites

  1. Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary                               Tamil Nadu 
  2. Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve          Tamil Nadu 
  3. Vembannur Wetland Complex                               Tamil Nadu 
  4. Vellode Bird Sanctuary                                              Tamil Nadu 
  5. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary                                Tamil Nadu 
  6. Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary           Tamil Nadu 
  7. Satkosia Gorge  Odisha
  8. Nanda Lake in                                                              Goa
  9. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary                                Karnataka
  10. Sirpur Wetland                                               Madhya Pradesh

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 passed by Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to provide for implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Key Points

  • The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on December 17, 2021. 
  • The Bill seeks to increase the species protected under the law, and implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).  
  • The Bill amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.  
  • The amended bill reduces the total number of schedules to four by eliminating the schedule for vermin species and reducing the number of schedules for specially protected animals to two.
  • The Bill provides for the central government to designate an authority which grants export or import licences for the trading in specimens.
  • The Bill empowers the central government to regulate or prohibit the import, trade, possession or proliferation of invasive alien species. 
  • The Bill specifies that actions of the Chief Warden must be in accordance with the management plans for the sanctuary.
  • People possessing live specimens of scheduled animals must obtain a registration certificate from the Management Authority.
  • The Act prescribes imprisonment terms and fines for violating the provisions of the Act. 
  • It empowers the government to notify a conservation reserve next to sanctuaries or national parks, in a bid to protect the flora and fauna, and their habitat.

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected India’s 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar was elected as the 14th Vice President of India. He was Vice Presidential Candidate for BJP led NDA alliance. He will take oath as India’s Vice President on 11th August 2022. 

Mr Dhankar will be taking oath to replace the incumbent Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure ends on 11th August 2022. 

Jagdeep Dhankhar secured 528 votes against Opposition Candidate Margaret Alva. 

Prior to being the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar had severed as the Governor of West Bengal.

World’s largest floating solar power plant going to be built in Madhya Pradesh

The world’s largest floating solar power plant is going to be built at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. It will be built to increase the power generation capacity and address electricity problems in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

  • The Solar power plant will be built on Omkareshwar Dam on the Narmada River in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. 
  • It will make Khandwa the only district in Madhya Pradesh to have all three things- thermal power station, hydel and solar power.
  • It will be constructed at an estimated cost of over Rs 3,000 crore.
  • will generate 600 Megawatt power by 2022-23.

Indian Navy’s all-women crew creates history by completing first independent maritime surveillance mission

Indian Navy’s women officers have created history after they completed the first-ever all-women independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier 228 aircraft. 

Key Points

  • The mission was carried out by five officers of the Indian Navy Air Squadron (INAS) 314 based at the Naval Air Enclave at Gujarat’s Porbandar. 
  • The aircraft was captained by the Mission Commander, Lt Cdr Aanchal Sharma, who had pilots, Lt Shivangi and Lt Apurva Gite, and Tactical and Sensor officers, Lt Pooja Panda and SLt Pooja Shekhawat in her team. 
  • It was first-of-its-kind military flying mission and is expected to pave the way for women officers in the aviation cadre to assume greater responsibility and aspire for more challenging roles.

A book titled “Lion Of The Skies: Hardit Singh Malik” by Stephen Barker

A book titled “Lion of the Skies: Hardit Singh Malik, the Royal Air Force and the First World War” is all about an “India’s first fighter pilot” who participated in the World War, long before the Indian Air Force was born. 

The book has been written by author Stephen Barker, who describes in great detail, how challenging it was for an Indian to serve in the British armed forces, fighting racial discrimination – both institutional and interpersonal.

 

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IIT Guwahati launches ICMR-DHR Centre of Excellence for biomedical device

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has established the ICMR-DHR Center of Excellence for Biomedical Device and Diagnostics Innovation and Commercialization.

The initiative will help in the technological needs of rural India with a focus on healthcare delivery to the last-mile population.

The key objectives of the ICMR Mission Secretariat at IIT Guwahati include: 

  • Detecting biomarkers using microfluidic and semiconductor nanobiosensors to detect various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as chronic kidney disorder, post diabetic complications, liver or pancreatic malfunctions, cardiac illnesses, and urinary tract infections. 
  • Develop frugal point-of-care diagnostic devices for the collection, storage, security and analysis of the data specific to rural India. 
  • Develop three indigenous products in the domain of healthcare that can be commercially successful in the near future.
  • Innovate indigenous alternatives to healthcare devices (such as auto-analyzers and semi-auto analyzers) imported from other countries under the Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

Arunachal Pradesh Inks Tripartite Pact for School Education Transformation

The government of Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NITI Aayog and an organisation for a large-scale transformation in school education. 

The agreement was signed on the second anniversary of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

It is a three-year partnership (2022 – 25) agreement.

The MoU focuses on the enhancement of the learning outcome of students across 3,000 plus government schools in the state thereby, by reaching out to over two lakh children.

The MoU was signed in presence of Niti Aayog Education Advisor Dr. Prem Singh, state Education Commissioner Padmini Singla, ISSE state Project Director Pige Ligu, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reach to Teach Foundation, Ratna Viswanathan, among others.

Chabahar Day Conference was launched in Mumbai

The Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) in association with India Ports Global observed ‘Chabahar Day’ to mark the Chabahar – Link to International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – Connecting Central Asian Markets in Mumbai. 

Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai.

Key Points

  • The inauguration event was attended by dignitaries from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.
  • In May 2016, India and Iran signed a bilateral agreement in which India would refurbish one of the berths at Shahid Beheshti port, and reconstruct a 600-meter-long container handling facility at the port.
  • In 2016, India, Iran and Afghanistan had inked a tripartite agreement for developing Chabahar port. They also agreed to set up a trilateral transport and transit corridor.
  • In October 2017, India sent the first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via the Chabahar Port. 

About Chabahar Port

  • The Chabahar Port is located in southeastern Iran in the Gulf of Oman. 
  • It is the only Iranian port, having direct access to the Indian ocean.
  • It is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade by India, Iran and Afghanistan with central Asian countries.
  • It consists of two separate ports named Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti. 
  • It is a key pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific vision to connect Eurasia with the Indian Ocean Region. 
  • The port will also be part of the International North-South Transport Corridor network connecting India. 

Third India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” begins in Haryana 

The 3rd edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” is conducted at Chandimandir, Haryana from August 1 to 20, 2022.

The theme of Ex VINBAX – 2022 is the “Employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of the United Nations Contingent for Peace Keeping Operations”.

Highlights of EX VINBAX 2022: 

  • It is a significant milestone of strengthening the bilateral relations between both the countries.
  • The exercise is a sequel to a previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019. 
  • Vietnam is also an important partner in Act East policy of India as well as Indo-Pacific vision.
  • India and Vietnam share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership.

Auguste Tano Kouame takes charge as World Bank Country Director for India

The World Bank has appointed Auguste Tano Kouamé as the Country Director for India. Auguste will serve for a period of five years and his term will come into effect from August 01, 2022.

He replaces Junaid Kamal Ahmad who recently completed a five-year term. 

Auguste served as the World Bank’s Country Director for the Republic of Türkiye, where he led the expansion of the Bank’s country program and deepened its support to Türkiye’s climate agenda. 

Prior to this, he served as Director of the Department of Human Development and Economic Management in the World Bank Group’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) from January 2017 to April 2019.

Vice – President Venkaiah Naidu presents President’s Colours to Tamil Nadu police

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the President’s colour to the Tamil Nadu Police and  released a Special Cover to honour the occasion. The Tamil Nadu  police will be the first in Southern India to showcase the honour.

The President’s Colour is the highest honour given to the military, paramilitary and police forces of States and Union Territories in recognition of their exceptional service to the nation. 

The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President’s Colour by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1951. 

Shri Satyendra Prakash assumes charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau

Shri Satyendra Prakash assumed charge as Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB). 

Prior to this Shri Prakash held the position of Principal DG, Central Bureau of Communication.

He is an Officer of the Indian Information Service, Batch of 1988. He has a wide experience in Central Government in the field of public communication, media management, administration, policy formulation and programme implementation. 

He has represented the Government of India in various national and international forums like UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP etc. He was recognized for his role in the presentation of the first ever tableau of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Republic Day in 2021 on the theme of Vocal for Local.

About Press Information Bureau

  • It is a nodal agency of the Government of India under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 
  • It disseminates information to print, electronic and web media on government plans, policies, programme initiatives and achievements. 
  • It was established in June 1919. 
  • J. Natrajan became the first Indian to head the Bureau as Principal Information Officer in 1941.
  • The organisation’s name was changed to the Press Information Bureau in 1946. 
  • The Bureau has been reconstituted many times since independence of India in 1947.

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ONGC has signed a gas selling agreement with GAIL, AGCL at Khubal in North Tripura  

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed gas sale agreements with GAIL India and Assam Gas Company Ltd (AGCL), to monetise its upcoming field at Khubal under Panisagar sub-division of North Tripura district.

Key Points

  • According to the agreement, Khubal Gas Gathering Station (GGS) would supply 50,000 standard cubic metres of gas each to GAIL and AGCL totalling 0.1 MMSCMD, from ONGC’s Khubal GCS (Gas Collecting Station). 
  • Once it starts production, Khubal will be the tenth producing field of ONGC in Tripura.
  • According to the source, Khubal GGS will have a capacity to process 0.44 MMSCMD (4,40,000 standard cubic meters) of gas for which the process of construction has already started.
  • GSA is an important milestone in the lifecycle of any gas business, signifying commerciality for producers like ONGC, while ensuring the product reaches the end consumers through marketing and transportation intermediaries such as GAIL and AGCL.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

Every year India celebrates the Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26. The day is dedicated to the martyred soldiers of the Kargil war. Year 2022 marked the 23rd anniversary of India’s victory. 

About Kargil war

  • Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict, was fought between 3rd May-26th July of 1999.
  • The war was fought by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories from Pakistan intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.
  • The war was fought in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC)  in which India got the victory.
  • The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Vijay’ to clear the infiltration of the Kargil sector from Pakistani soldiers and Kashmiri militants on the Indian side of the Line of Control. 
  • The Indian Air Force launched the ‘Safed Sagar’ operation; it was a major part of the Kargil war.
  • On this day, the Prime Minister of India pays tribute to martyrs, every year at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. 
  • In a tribute, the Indian Army has built the “Kargil War Memorial”, at the foothills of Toloing Hills in Drass. 

International Tiger Day 2022

Every year International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 across the world. It is also known as World Tiger Day. Year 2022 is marking the 12th International Tiger Day,

India prepares the tiger estimation report every four years and the last report was released in 2018.

Key Points

  • International Tiger Day was established in 2010 at Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia to raise awareness on the importance of tiger conservation.
  • This day is observed by many international organisations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature, the International Fund for Animal Welfare etc.
  • It aims at protecting and expanding tiger habitats apart from preserving these species. 
  • The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it under the said Act. 
  • Project Tiger: Project Tiger is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched in 1973. 
  • Its objective is to ensure maintenance of a viable population of Tigers in India for scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values.

Gujarat becomes the first state in India to release a dedicated semiconductor policy 

Gujarat becomes the first state in India to launch the Semiconductor Policy 2022-27. The policy aims to create at least 2,00,000 new employment opportunities over the five years.

Government has also proposed to develop a special ‘Semicon City’ as a part of the Dholera Special Investment region. 

Key Points

  • Under the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27, Gujarat Government will provide heavy subsidies on power, water and land tariffs for entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in semiconductors or display fabrication manufacturing in Gujarat.
  • The policy will provide for effective and timely execution of eligible projects, in a bid to set up a robust semiconductor and display fabrication ecosystem. 
  • It focuses on providing guidance to a significant portion of investments under the India Semiconductor Mission policies towards Gujarat. 
  • The policy will provide additional capital assistance at 40 percent of the capex assistance extended by the Centre for the projects approved under ISM. 

Rajasthan has announced to set up India’s first all women-run cooperative bank

Recently, the government of Rajasthan has signed a MoU with the Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation of Telangana government for setting up the state’s first ‘Women’s Financial Institution’ in Rajasthan. 

The MoU was signed between Rajasthan Grameen Ajeevika Vikas Parishad’s (Rajeevika) Mission Director Manju Rajpal and Stree Nidhi Managing Director G. Vidya Sagar Reddy in the presence of Rural Development Minister Ramesh Chand Meena.

Key Points

  • The ‘Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi’ in the state is being set up on the lines of the Stree Nidhi model.
  • Mahila Nidhi will strengthen the women’s self-help groups in the State by extending timely loan facilities for their enterprises. 
  • The institution will be operated entirely by women and will act as a complementary body to the formal banking system. 
  • It is also expected to bring down the number of loan applications pending in the banks.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky received the Winston Churchill Leadership Award

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award after comparing the two leaders in times of crisis.

Volodymyr Zelensky was presented this award for standing against Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 and fighting back. The situation was similar to what Churchill had faced in 1940.

He received the award in virtual mode, during a ceremony held at London Office of Boris Johnson.

About the Churchill leadership award

  • The Churchill leadership award was first presented in 2006. 
  • It has been awarded to Prince Charles, former British Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and John Major, and former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in the past.

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Q1. Pala wetlands was recently designated as ‘Ramsar sites’, it is located in which state?

  1. Mizoram
  2. Odisha
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Tamil Nadu

Mizoram

  • India now has 54 Ramsar sites.
  • The new sites include three wetlands (Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove) in Tamil Nadu, one (Pala wetland) in Mizoram and one wetland (Sakhya Sagar) in Madhya Pradesh.

 

Q2. The ‘World Day for International Justice’ was observed on

  1. July 05
  2. July 09
  3. July 15
  4. July 17

July 17

  • The Day is observed to sensitise on international justice and to promote the rights of the victims.
  • It celebrates the approval of the Rome Statute and the formation of the new international criminal justice system in 1998.
  • Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • Adopted in 1998 and entered into force on 1 July 2002.
  • Four core international crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression

 

Q3. Recently India signed a MoU with which country for the reintroduction of Cheetah and wildlife conservation?

  1. South Africa
  2. Australia
  3. Brazil
  4. Namibia

Namibia

  • MoU paves way for reintroduction of eight cheetahs in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
  • It covers cooperation on wildlife conservation and sustainable biodiversity utilisation. India will train Namibian candidates in wildlife management courses at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Dehradun.

 

Q4. The ‘National Flag Day’ is celebrated on which day in India?

  1. August 15
  2. January 26
  3. July 18
  4. July 22

July 22

  • Every year, India celebrates the National Flag Day on July 22. On the same day in 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag.
  • When the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly met in the Constitution Hall in Delhi on July 22, 1947, the first thing the Assembly discussed was a motion by Jawaharlal Nehru to adopt the national flag for free India.

 

Q5. Who are the eligible beneficiaries of ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’?

  1. Senior Citizens
  2. Below-Poverty-Line populations
  3. MSME sectors
  4. Micro lenders & cooperative society

Senior Citizens

  • Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana was launched on July 21, 2017.
  • Under the scheme, senior citizens above the age of 60 can make a lump sum investment and can monthly or a yearly pension.
  • PMVVY has been extended up to 31st March, 2023. The amendment in 2020 allowed an assured rate of return of 7.40 % per annum for the year 2020-21 per annum and thereafter to be reset every year.




Q6. WHO has recently declared which outbreak as a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC)?

  1. Malaria
  2. Bird-Flu
  3. Monkeypox
  4. Tomato Flu

Monkeypox

  • This classification is one step below that of a ‘pandemic.’ WHO says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in over 70 countries is now qualified as a global emergency.
  • Established on 7 April 1948.
  • Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

Q7. Which movie was declared as the ‘Best Feature Film’ in the 68th National Film Awards?

  1. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
  2. Soorarai Pottru
  3. Ayyappanum Koshiyum
  4. Mandela

Soorarai Pottru

  • Suriya and Ajay Devgn shared the Best Actor award
  • Aparna Balamurali won Best Actoress awards.
  • Sachidanandan KR was awarded Best Director.




Q8. Best Actor in the 68th National Film Awards

  1. Suriya and Ajay Devgn
  2. Ayushmann Khurrana
  3. Akash Andhadhun
  4. Vicky Kaushal

Suriya and Ajay Devgn



Q9. Which state has signed MoU with Telangana to set up an all women-run cooperative bank?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Karnataka
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Rajasthan

Rajasthan

  • Rajasthan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government’s Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation.
  • The aim is to set up the first all women-run cooperative bank in Rajasthan, on the lines of the Stree Nidhi model of Telangana.
  • ‘Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi’ fund would be operated by the women Self Help Groups for the women of SHG only.

 

Q10. The 2022 National Games of India is about to be held in which state?

  1. Assam
  2. Kerala
  3. Mahashtra
  4. Gujarat

Gujarat

  • The 2022 National Games of India will be the 36th edition of the National Games of India and will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat between 27 September and 10 October 2022.

 

Q11. Which Indian economist has been appointed the chief economist of the World Bank?

  1. Indermit Gill
  2. Kaushik Basu
  3. Raghuram Rajan
  4. Urjit Patel

Indermit Gill

  • World Bank has appointed Indermit Gill as the Chief Economist and senior vice president for development economics.
  • Indermit Gill is the second Indian, after, to become the chief economist of the World Bank. It is an international financial institution that grants loans to middle and lower-income countries.




Q12. Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove, which were recently designated as ‘Ramsar sites’ are located in

  1. Odisha
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

  • India now has 54 Ramsar sites.
  • The new sites include three wetlands (Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove) in Tamil Nadu, one (Pala wetland) in Mizoram and one wetland (Sakhya Sagar) in Madhya Pradesh.

 

Q13. Which organisation/institution has recently released India Innovation Index (2021)?

  1. Ministry of Science and Technology
  2. Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
  3. NITI Aayog
  4. IIT Madras

NITI Aayog

  • Karnataka ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index (2021) for third time in a row.
  • Since 2019 India Innovation Index ranks states and union territories on the basis of innovation capabilities.

 

Q14. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will be held in

  1. Bangladesh
  2. India
  3. England
  4. Sri Lanka

India

  • ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by Bangladesh for the second time
  • The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 edition goes to England
  • The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2025 will be hosted by India
  • Sri Lanka will host the Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027


Q15. ‘International Tiger Day’ observed on

  1. July 21
  2. July 27
  3. July 29
  4. July 31

July 29

  • ‘International Tiger Day’ is observed every year across the world on July 29.
    The objective is to raise awareness among individuals, organisations, and governments about the importance of the conservation of tigers.
  • International Tiger Day was introduced in 2010 after it was discovered that 97% of tigers disappeared in the past century.
  • According to the WWF, the current population of tigers is 3,900.
  • India is home to around 70% of the world’s tiger population. Tiger population of India has increased to almost 3,000.

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Government of Assam has approved a proposal for the creation of Barak Bhuvan Wildlife Sanctuary

The establishment of ‘Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary’ has been approved by the Governor – Prof Jagdish Mukhi. Assam’s Barak Valley will soon get a second wildlife sanctuary. 

The Governor of Assam is pleased to declare its intention to constitute the area described in the Schedule annexed hereto as the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary. 

The Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary will be spread over an area of 320 sq km between the Barak river and the Sonai river. 

India designates five new Ramsar wetland sites

India has designated five new Ramsar sites, wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, also known as The Convention on Wetlands. 

Three wetlands are from Tamil Nadu, one from Mizoram and one from Madhya Pradesh. This takes the total number of Ramsar Sites in India to 54. Earlier, the number of Ramsar sites in India stood at 49.

5 New Ramsar Sites in India include; 

  1. Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu: It is a 61.21-hectare protected area located in Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 75 km from Chennai.
  2. Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest, Tamil Nadu: It is a freshwater marsh in Chennai. It is the only surviving wetland ecosystem in Chennai. It is counted among the last remaining natural wetlands of South India. 
  3. Pichavaram Mangrove, Tamil Nadu: It is located near Chidambaram in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. It covers an area of 1100 hectares and is counted among the largest mangrove forests in the country. 
  4. Pala wetland, Mizoram: It is the largest natural wetland in Mizoram. The wetland is surrounded by green woodlands. It is known for its rich diversity of animal species including several species of animals and birds. 
  5. Sakhya Sagar, Madhya Pradesh: This lake is an integral part of the beautiful ecology of the Madhav National Park in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.

Ramsar Convention

  • The Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty,  named after Ramsar city in Iran on the Caspian Sea, where the treaty was signed. 
  • It was established by UNESCO on February 2, 1971.
  • The Ramsar convention came into force in 1975.
  • It provides for international cooperation and national action regarding conservation of wetlands and sustainable use of their resources. 
  • The Ramsar convention identifies wetlands of international importance across the globe, especially those that are home to diverse biodiversity.

Indermit Gill has been appointed as the Chief Economist of World Bank

The World Bank has appointed Indermit Gill as chief economist and senior vice-president for development economics at the multilateral development bank. 

He will be succeeding Cuban-American economist Carmen M. Reinhart. His appointment will be effective September 1, 2022. 

Indermit Gill is an Indian National, who is currently Vice President for Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions, where he led work on macroeconomics, trade, debt, poverty and governance.

Indermit Gill will be only the second Indian to serve as chief economist at the World Bank. Kaushik Basu was the first, having served in the job from 2012-2016.

India and Bangladesh signed agreement to curb trans-border crimes

India and Bangladesh signed an agreement to curb cross-border crime and launch necessary measures for ensuring peace and tranquillity across the border. 

Key Points

  • Both sides highlighted the importance of a coordinated border management plan in curbing the menace of smuggling contrabands such as narcotics, firearms, FICN, gold etc. 
  • They agreed on facilitating river bank protection works across the common bordering rivers, in line with approval given by the Joint River Commission. 
  • They agreed to remain cautious and steadfast in stopping smuggling through sharing real-time information and active anti-smuggling efforts. 
  • A wide range of issues like smuggling, trans-border crime, insurgent movement, narcotics, human trafficking and cattle lifting were discussed between officials of the two countries and both the parties agreed to take measures against such practices on their respective sides. 
  • Both the parties further agreed to launch public awareness programmes and developmental programmes across vulnerable areas for lowering down the number of incidents of assault and border crime. 

Gujarat will host the 36th National Games 

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Government and the Gujarat Olympic Association (GOA) for the joint conduct of the 36th National Games, Gujarat 2022. 

The last edition of the National Games was the 35th edition which was held in Kerala. 

The National Games were first held in Lahore, British India, in 1924.

Key Points

The 36th edition of the National Games will be held in Gujarat between 27 September to 10 October 2022.

The National Games 2022 will be held across 6 cities in Gujarat, viz., Gandhinagar, Surat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Bhavnagar.

Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Gir Asiatic Lion are logo for the 36th National Game 2022.

Indigenous sports such as kabaddi, kho-kho, mallakhamb and yogasana have also been included in the National Games programme.

IMF reduces GDP forecast of India to 7.4% for FY23

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced India’s growth forecast for 2022-23 (FY23) by 80 basis points to 7.4 per cent from 8.2% citing less favourable external conditions and rapid policy tightening by the central bank.

The IMF also cut the global growth outlook and warned that the world may soon be on the brink of a recession. Global economic expansion will likely slow to 3.2% this year, slower than the 3.6% forecast by the fund in April. 

Moreover, the multilateral lender cut the country’s growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for the financial year 2023-2024.

The IMF also cut global growth forecasts, warning that downside risks from high inflation and the Ukraine war were materialising and could push the world economy to the brink of recession if left unchecked. 

China’s growth is estimated to slow to 3.3% in 2022 from 4.4% estimated earlier by the IMF. 

Other emerging markets and developing economies, including Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, saw an upward revision in their economic forecasts on improved outlook. The IMF also cut the global growth outlook and warned that the world may soon be on the brink of a recession.

Global economic expansion will likely slow to 3.2% this year, slower than the 3.6% forecast by the fund in April.

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Burhanpur becomes country’s first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district

Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh became the first Certified ‘Har Ghar Jal’ district in the Country. 

Burhanpur district has achieved the unprecedented and proud achievement of providing tap-pure drinking water to every household through jal jeevan mission.

All the 254 villages of Burhanpur district are being supplied with water from the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme. These villages have been certified ‘Every House Water’.

Accordingly, it certifies that all people in the villages have access to safe drinking water through taps, ensuring that ‘No One is Left Out’. 

Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 passed by Parliament

Recently, Parliament passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022. The bill was passed with a voice vote after a brief discussion amid protests by the opposition members.

The bill aims to demilitarise Antarctica; use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes; promote international scientific cooperation in Antarctica. 

The Bill seeks to give effect to the Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.

Key Features of the bill

  • Prohibit Indian expedition to Antarctica without permit or written authorisation of another party to Antarctic Treaty. 
  • Extend jurisdiction of Indian courts to Antarctica and lays out penal provision for crimes on the continent by Indian citizens, foreign citizens who are part of Indian expeditions. 
  • The act directs creating a fund called the Antarctic fund that will be used for protecting the Antarctic environment. 
  • The Bill also establishes a ‘Committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection.’ Prohibits mining, dredging and activities that threaten the pristine conditions of the continent.

India’s Antarctic Programme 

  • Dakshin Gangotri– 1983-84: It was the first Indian scientific research base station. It is located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres from the South Pole. 
  • Maitri– 1988: It is located in an ice-free, rocky area on the Schirmacher Oasis. 
  • Bharati- 2015: It is located beside Larsmann Hill, between Thala Fjord & Quilty bay, about 3000 km east of Maitri.

Henley Passport Index 2022

Henley Passport Index 2022 was recently published by immigration consultancy Henley & partners. 

India has been ranked at 87th position with visa-free access to 60 countries.  

Ranking was based on the number of destinations the passport holders could access without prior visa. 

Japan has the world’s most powerful passport, followed by Singapore and South Korea, as per Henley Passport Index 2022.

Japan’s passport provides entry to 193 countries without a prior visa. On the other hand, Singapore and South Korea allows hassle-free entry to 192 countries.

About Henley Passport Index 

  • It is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom enjoyed by holders of that country’s ordinary passport for its citizens.
  • It started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018.
  • The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information. 
  • The index covers 227 destinations and 199 passports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils India’s first Passenger Drone “Varuna”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled Varuna, India’s first passenger drone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently watched the demonstration of India’s first passenger drone, Varuna and asserted that the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones. 

About ‘Varuna’ drone

  • This ‘Varuna’ drone has been designed and developed by a startup and has the capacity to carry one person inside.
  • This drone has been designed and developed by a startup ‘Sagar Defence Engineering’.
  • Varuna, India’s first drone that can carry human pay-load has a range of 25 km. 
  • The passenger drone can carry 130 kg payload and has 25-33 minutes of flight time.

Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Dinesh Gunawardena was appointed as the 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. 

He succeeds former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as Sri Lanka’s President by Parliament.

Gunawardena, parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, took his oath in the capital Colombo in the presence of other senior legislators.

Along with Prime Ministership, Gunawardena has additional charge of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Council, and Local Government.

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