NATIONAL
UPDATES:
1. Govt
to increase coal production to one billion tone by 2022-23: GoI plan
to increase the total production of coal in the country to 1 billion
tone by 2022-23. Coal minister said that the gap
between demand and supply of coalcannot be bridged completely as there
is insufficient domestic availability of coking coal.
Note: Union
Coal Minister of India: Prahlad Joshi.
2. Rajya
Sabha passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2019: The Rajya
Sabha passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill,
2019. The Bill aims the establishment of a Central University and
Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh. The total outlay for
the Central University project is Rs 902.07 crore and
for Tribal University is Rs 836 crore.
Note: Union
HRD Minister of India: Ramesh Pokhriyal; Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh: Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy;Governor: E.S.L. Narasimhan.
3. Health
Ministry to launch a "Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan" in Delhi: Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare will launch a Jan Jagrukta Abhiyaan in Delhi to
accelerate measures for prevention and control of Vector Borne
Diseases like Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya. It will start
from 17th to 19th July, 2019 in Delhi through active involvement of
people’s representatives, officers from Government of India, Government of
NCT Delhi, all three Delhi Municipal Corporations, New Delhi Municipal Council,
Railways and Cantonment board and other stakeholders to combat malaria,
dengue and chikungunya.
Note: Union
Minister of Health and Family Welfare: Dr Harsh Vardhan.
4. National
Digital Health Blueprint released: Union Health Minister released National
Digital Health Blueprint, bringing in the National Digital Health
Eco-system that can ensure the availability of healthcare services on a
wider scale. The objective is to establish state-of-the-art
digital health systems, for managing the core digital health data, the
infrastructure required for its seamless exchange.
Note: Union Health Minister of India: Dr Harsh
Vardhan.
5. President
appoints Governors for Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh: President Ramnath Kovind has appointed BJP
senior leader Biswa Bhushan Harichandran (84-years) as Andhra Pradesh
governor. He replaced ESL Narasimhan, serving as the governor
of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. President Ram Nath Kovind has
appointed Senior tribal BJP leader Anusuiya Uikey as Governor of
Chhattisgarh. Anusuiya Uikey has replaced Anandiben Patel, who as Governor of
Madhya Pradesh was also holding the charge of Chhattisgarh.
6. Maharashtra govt hikes compensation for kin of
Jawans killed in the line of duty:
Maharashtra state cabinet headed by CM Devendra Fadnavis has decided to
increase the compensation from 25 lakh to one crore rupees for families of
security personnel hailing from the state who lay down their lives in the line
of duty. A cabinet note stated that personnel wounded in a conflict
will get monetary compensations ranging from 20 lakh to 60 lakh rupees
each, depending on the severity of their injury.
INTERNATIONAL
UPDATES:
1. India, Italy to set up a fast-track mechanism
to facilitate investment: India and
Italy have decided to set up a fast track mechanism to facilitate investors and
companies. The meeting was attended by Lorenzo Angeloni (Ambassador of
Italy to India) and Ramesh Abhishek (Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion (DIPP)) in New Delhi. The fast-track system in Italy aims to
identify and solve problems faced by Indian companies and investors.
Note: DIPP HQ: New Delhi; DIPP Established
in: 1995.
2. China gifts warship 'P625' to Sri Lanka: China has gifted warship
'P625' to Sri Lanka. As a new member of the Lankan Navy,
the 'P625' frigate will be mainly used for offshore patrol,
environment monitoring and anti-piracy combats. The Type 053 frigate
was commissioned into China's People's Liberation Army
Navy in 1994 as the Tongling.
Note: China Capital: Beijing, Currency: Renminbi;
Sri Lanka Capital: Colombo, Currency: Sri Lankan rupee.
3. European Commission elects first female
president: German Defence Minister
Ursula von der Leyen (60-years) has been elected as the European
Commission's first female president. Leyen's nomination was approved by 383
votes (required 374), at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Von der
Leyen was nominated to become the first woman in Brussels' top job last month
by the leaders of the bloc's 28 member states, to the annoyance of many MEPs.
Note: The President of the European
Commission is the head of the European Commission, the executive
branch of the European Union. The President of the Commission leads a cabinet
of Commissioners, referred to as the college, collectively accountable to the
European Parliament.
4. 13th Meeting of India-UK Joint Economic and
Trade Committee: 13th meeting of
the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) was held
in London. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and
Railways and Secretary of State for International Trade of the
UKparticipated in the meeting. The 14th meeting of the JETCO would
take place in New Delhi in 2020.
Note: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and
Railways: Piyush Goyal; Secretary of State for International Trade of the
UK: Liam Fox.
5. India, Uzbekistan exchange views on combating
terror financing:
The 8th meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working
Group onCounter-Terrorism was held in New Delhi. The Joint Working
Group reviewed threats posed by terrorist groups worldwide and in their
respective regions including cross border terrorism. The meeting was co-chaired
by Mahaveer Singhvi, the Ministry of External Affairs' Joint
Secretary for Counter-Terrorism and Ambassador Farhod
Azriev of Uzbekistan.
6. Christine Lagarde resigns as managing director
of IMF: International Monetary Fund
(IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde has resigned ahead of a decision on
her nomination to become head of the European Central Bank (ECB). Her
resignation has been accepted by the IMF Executive Board, which will come into
effect from 12 September. If the European Council approves Ms Lagarde's ECB
nomination, she will become the central bank's first-ever female leader, responsible
for the Euro and the monetary policy of the eurozone. The former French cabinet
minister has been heading the IMF since 2011.
Note: The International Monetary Fund
(IMF) is an international organization, headquartered in Washington,
D.C. It consists of 189 countries working to foster global monetary
cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade,
promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty
around the world.
7. World Day for International Justice: 17 July: World Day for International Justice (or
International Criminal Justice Day) is being observed globally
on 17th July every year to recognise the strengthening system of
international justice. The day (17th - July) was chosen because it is
the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the treaty that
created the International Criminal Court.
Note: On 1 June 2010, at the Review Conference of
the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda), the Assembly of State Parties
decided to celebrate 17 July as the Day of International Criminal Justice
OTHER
UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Anahat
Singh, Neel Joshi claimed titles at Dutch Junior Open tournament: Anahat won
the girls’ U13 title while Joshi won the boys’
U17 title. Two Indian players managed to win the titles on the final day
of the Dutch Junior Open squash tournament in Amsterdam
(Netherlands).
Note:
Capital
of Netherlands: Amsterdam; Currency of Netherlands: Euro.
2. India
will host ISSF World Cup 2020: International Shooting Sport
Federation approved India's application to host the ISSF World Cup stages.
World Cup will be held in New Delhi from March 15 to 26, 2020. The
last edition of ISSF World Cup was held in Munich, Germany.
Note:
President of ISSF: Vladimir Lisin.
3. 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis C'ship begins: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal inaugurated
the 21st edition of Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship at the
Jawaharlal Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. The event will witness the
top players from India, Australia, England, Malaysia, Scotland and Singapore
among other nations competing for coveted titles. Ghana,
Guyana and Pakistan pulled out of the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis
Championships.
Note: Chief Minister of Odisha: Naveen
Patnaik; Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
4. Vijayveer wins his 3rd gold at ISSF Junior
Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer Sidhu picked up his third gold
medal of the ongoing ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl,
Germany, combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh
Singh to clinch the men's 25m pistol.
For Adarsh, it was his second gold of the competition. India maintained
its top spot at the medal standings after day three with 7 gold 7 Silver
and 2 Bronze in a total of 16 medals won so far. China is second with
5 Gold 3 Silver and 5 bronze.
Note: National Rifles Association of India
President: Shri Raninder Singh.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
1. Broadband Readiness Index for Indian States and
Union Territories: The Department
of Telecom (DoT) and the Indian Council for Research on International
Economic Relations (ICRIER) signed a MoU to develop a Broadband
Readiness Index (BRI) for Indian States andUnion
Territories (UT). The first estimate will be made
in 2019 and subsequently every year until 2022.
2. Coca cola appoints Sarvita Sethi in M&A role: Global beverages major Coco-Cola announced top
level changes in its india and southwest asia unit with the appointment
of Sarvita Sethi as Vice president, M&A and New
Ventures and Harsh Bhutani as Vice-president finance (CFO).
Note:
Coca-Cola President and COO: Brian Smith. Coca-Cola HQ: Atlanta, Georgia,
United States.
3. U.S. sets $5 bn fine for Facebook: U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission have approved
a $5 billion penalty to be levied on Facebook. The penalty has
been approved to settle a probe into the social
network’s privacy and data protection lapses. It would be
the largest penalty ever imposed by the FTC for privacy violations.
Note: Facebook Headquarters: California,
US; CEO: Mark Zuckerberg; US President: Donald
Trump; Capital: Washington, D.C; Currency: US Dollar.
4. OYO Hotels & Homes acquires co-working
firm Innov8: OYO Hotels &
Homes has formally announced its acquisition of co-working
venture Innov8. OYO will operate the firm Innov8 as an independent brand, and
alongside its existing co-working operations.
Note: CEO of OYO: Ritesh Agarwal; Founder of
Innov8: Ritesh Malik.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. The Sangeet Natak Akademi announces winners
for 2018: The 44
artists were selected from the field of Music, Dance, Theatre,
Traditional, Folk, Tribal Music, Dance, Theatre, Puppetry and Overall
contribution or scholarship in the Performing Arts for the Sangeet Natak
Akademi Awards for the year 2018. Zakhir Hussain (Tabla Maestro), Sonal
Mansingh (dancer), Jatin Goswami (dancer and choreographer) and K
Kalyanasundaram Pillai (Bharatnatyam exponent) have been selected in the
Akademi Ratna category.
Diwan Singh Bajeli and Puru Dadhich have been selected
for the Akademi Award 2018 in the field of Overall Contribution/Scholarship in
the Performing Arts.
The artistes include, Mani Prasad (Hindustani Vocal),
Tarun Bhattacharya (for Hindustani Instrumental-Santoor), Radha Sridhar (for
Bharatanatyam), Akham Lakshmi Devi (for Manipuri), Rajiv Naik (for Playwriting)
and Malini Awasthi (in Folk Music).
Note: The Sangeet Natak Akademi (since 1952) is
an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Culture.
The honour of Akademi Fellow carries purse money of
Rs.3,00,000 and Akademi Award carries Rs 1,00,000 besides a Tamrapatra and
Angavastram.
2. Rohan Bopanna and Smriti Mandhana got Arjuna
Award: Sports and Youth Affairs
Minister conferred Arjuna Awards to Rohan Bopanna (tennis player) and Smriti
Mandhana (Women cricketer). Rohan Bopanna had won the Gold medal in
tennis men’s double category in Asian Games 2018. Smriti Mandhana was
the ICC women’s player of the year 2018. The award carries a cash
prize of 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.
Note: The Arjuna Awards (started in 1961)
are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
to recognize outstanding achievement in sports.
3. Indian entries bag six awards at SAARC Film
Festival: Director Kaushik Ganguly's Bengali
film 'Nagarkirtan', has won 4 awards in SAARC film
festival. The movie was honoured with 'Best Feature Film', 'Best
Director', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Original Score' awards. Two other Indian
films have won awards at the fest,'Na Bole Wo Haram', a 20-minute film
by debutant director Nitish Patankar, bagged the 'Best Short Film'
award, while 'Walking With the Wind' by Praveen Morchhale
received the Special Jury award for direction and story.
Defense
1. Israel Aerospace signs $50 million deal with
Indian navy: Israel
Aerospace signs $50 million follow-up deal with Indian
navy. Under the deal, Israel Aerospace Industries will provide
complementary missile systems to the Indian
navy and India's MDL Shipyard. The agreement also involves a range
of maintenance and other services for sub-systems of Israel Aerospace's naval
medium range surface-to-air missile.
Obituaries
1. Raja Dhale co-founder of Dalit Panther passes
away: Raja Dhale, one of the
founders of the radical outfit Dalit Panther passed away. Mr. Dhale
along with others in 1972 founded Dalit Panther, a
youth-based organisation inspired by the Black Panther outfit of African
Americans in the US, with an aim to raise the voice of Dalits more aggressively
in the State.
2. 1971 war hero Lt Gen Gharaya passes away: Retired Lt Gen Joginder Singh Gharaya, who was
awarded the Maha Vir Chakra in the 1971 Indo-Pak war and Kirti
Chakra in the 1947 Hyderabad operations, passed away. Lt
Gen Joginder Singh Gharaya was commissioned into the Frontier
Force Regiment in 1945 and commanded a brigade in the Jessore Sector on the
eastern front during the 1971 war.
3. Lt Gen Jacob (1971 war hero) passes away: Lt Gen J F R Jacob (92-years) passed away after a
prolonged illness. Lt Gen J F R Jacob (Retd) negotiated the surrender of
Pakistani troops in Dhaka following the 1971 war and the liberation of
Bangladesh. Jacob, then a Major General, served as the Chief of Staff of the
Indian Army's Eastern Command during the war. Jacob joined the army at the age
of 19 and also fought in World War II and the Indo-Pakistan War of
1965 before he retired in 1978. Post-retirement, he also served as
the Governor of the west Indian state of Goa and north Indian state of Punjab.
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