NATIONAL
UPDATES:
1. New sheep insemination technique developed : Scientists at the Central
Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), have come up with a new
laparoscope-assisted insemination technique for sheep.The minor invasive
laparoscopic technique involves passing a rigid fiber-optic laparoscope into
the abdomen through a small incision.Scientists said the new technique
would help achieve up to 60% survival in the birth of lambs.
2. Nisha Bhalla conferred with ‘WEF 2018’ award : Holistic coach and
consultant, Nisha Bhalla was felicitated at the recently concluded Annual WEF
2018 Awards.Nisha was presented the ‘Excellent Woman of Excellence’ award for
her spiritual service.Women Economic Forum is the largest global gathering of
women entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide that recognises the most successful
women across all fields.
3. First integrated smart cities control centre : Madhya Pradesh has launched
country’s first Integrated Control & Command Centre for all the
7 smart cities of the state in Bhopal.The centre would enable authorities
to monitor the status of various smart civic amenities in real-time through the
sensors connected to it.Smart City Mission, is an urban renewal program by the
govt that aims to develop 100 smart cities across the country.
INTERNATIONAL
UPDATES:
1. UN Chief announced climate summit for 2019 : UN Secretary-General, Antonio
Guterres has announced that a climate summit to review the Paris
Agreement commitments will take place in September 2019 in New York.In
March 2018, Guterres appointed former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as his
Special Envoy for Climate Action who was tasked to support UN in its
climate strategy.In 2017, US withdrew itself from the Paris
Agreement.
2. Modi among the top 10 most powerful people : PM Modi has been ranked 9th among
the top 10 most powerful people in the world by Forbes.The list is topped for
the first time ever by the Chinese President Xi Jinping, who dethroned Russian
President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.Forbes
said that Modi has emerged as a key figure in the international effort to
tackle climate change.
3. Nasa, Uber team up to get flying taxis : NASA and Uber have signed an
agreement to explore putting flying taxis in the skies over US cities.NASA will
begin simulations for so-called “urban air mobility” vehicles that also include
delivery drones.NASA said the goal is to create a rideshare network that will
allow residents to hail a small aircraft the same way Uber users can now use an
app to call a car.
4. India, Guatemala to support each other : India and
Guatemala agreed to support each other’s candidature for the non-permanent
membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).Guatemala will support
India’s candidature for UNSC membership for 2021-22, while New Delhi will do so
in 2031-32 for Guatemala.This is the first ever visit by an Indian Vice
President to the Republic of Guatemala.
5. Beijing to hold World Robot Conference : The 2018 World Robot
Conference will be held in Beijing from August 15 to 19.The event will see over
12,000 competing teams and 50,000 participants from more than 10 countries and
regions.The conference will greatly stimulate passion and innovation in the
robot industry as well as help with research and development.
OTHER
UPDATES:
BUSINESS/ECONOMY:
1. Govt to come out with
Producers’ Price Index : The government will come out with a Producers’
Price Index next month for 10 services, including telecom & railways
on an experimental basis.The move will help track inflation in these services,
which will also include ports, insurance, banking, transportation
& air travel.2 major indices are used currently for tracking price
movement – Wholesale Price Index & Consumer Price Index.
DEFENCE:
1. India ranks 4th on Asia-Pacific Power Index : India has been ranked fourth out of 25 nations in
the Asia-Pacific region on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index that measures
power across 25 countries.India has been pegged as a “Giant of the Future”
while Japan has been pegged as a “Smart Power”.India is ranked fourth on the
parameters economic resources, military capability, diplomatic influence and
fifth on resilience.
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