NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. CM
introduces e-FIR service and a police app for Uttarakhand: The e-FIR service
and the Uttarakhand police app were introduced by chief minister Pushkar Singh
Dhami. The State police’s five online services are all integrated into the
police app. Dhami, who spoke at the event, asserted that the app will provide
better services to the public. On behalf of the government’s policy of
simplification, solution, and resolution, he noted that this is a commendable
endeavour. This is a commendable effort to put Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
concept of smart policing into practise. Key Points:
a)
The
head of the police department The Uttarakhand police app now includes all of
the online services that the State police offers to the general public,
according to Ashok Kumar.
b)
These
are Lakshya Nasha Mukt Uttarakhand, Meri Yatra, Gaura Shakti, traffic eye, and
public eye.
c)
Additionally
linked to this app are the cyber hotline number 1930 and the emergency number
112.
d)
He
added that with this software, residents will be able to report vehicle theft
or lost documents online while at home using the citizens web portal or their
mobile phone.
e)
The
report must be filled out according to the description given, and the cyber
police station will receive the public’s information for registration as an
e-FIR.
Note: Chief Minister of Uttarakhand: Shri
Pushkar Singh Dhami
2.
Vedanta collaborates with company started from IIT Madras: In order to
implement safety incident detection, metal and oil and Gas Company Vedanta has
partnered with Detect Technologies, a startup established at IIT Madras, and
deployed T-Pulse HSSE Monitoring System across all of its business units. The
partnership is consistent with the Vedanta Group’s objective to achieving zero
harm through the implementation of AI-enabled safety monitoring of workplaces,
which is a key priority in its roadmap for digital transformation.
Key Points:
a)
The
solution will make use of and recognise Vedanta’s infrastructure for relaying,
analysing, and reporting feeds. The module will be used to spot harmful
behaviours and environments.
b)
The
technological stack offered by T-Pulse is centralised, scalable, and intended
for plug-and-play implementation.
c)
T-Pulse
has seen widespread implementation across key caution-intensive workplaces such
as construction, petrochemicals, logistics, power, metals, mining,
pharmaceuticals, and fabrication yard.
d)
It
was designed for risk minimization and mitigation through actionable insights.
By providing quick reactions in settings ranging from onshore drilling to zinc
manufacture, it has been used extensively throughout Vedanta sites to improve
compliance.
Note: Vedanta Group CEO: Shri Sunil Duggal
3.
India’s first Monkeypox case reported in Kerala: The first case of
monkeypox was confirmed in India after a person who had returned to Kerala from
UAE developed symptoms of the disease. His samples were sent to National
Virology Institute in Pune which confirmed the disease. It was first found in
monkeys in 1958. About Monkeypox:
a)
Monkeypox
is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with
less clinical severity. The virus is transmitted through close contact with
another infected person or animal and spreads from lesions, body fluids,
respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.
b)
The
symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle ache and backache, swollen lymph
nodes, chills, exhaustion, and rashes that can look like pimples or blisters on
the face, inside the mouth and other parts of the body.
c)
As
infection turns acute, red lesions will appear on the body and the itching-like
chicken pox is triggered. The incubation period ranges from five to 21 days.
4.
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA’s vice-presidential pick: The BJP has
announced West Bengal Governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar as the NDA’s vice-presidential
candidate, with party chief J P Nadda lauding him as a “Kisan Putra (farmer’s
son)” who had established himself as “a people’s governor”. With the NDA having
a clear majority in the electoral college comprising MPs of the Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha, Dhankhar is expected to win the August 6 election to
vice-president. He will succeed M Venkaiah Naidu, whose term ends on August 10.
Dhankhar entered public life after getting
elected as the Member of Parliament from Jhunjhunu in the 1989 Lok Sabha
elections. He also served as a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in
1990. In 1993, he was elected to the Rajasthan Assembly from the Kishangarh
constituency in Ajmer district.
5. VK
Singh appointed as Director (Technical) of REC Limited: V.K. Singh has
taken charge as Director (Technical) of REC Limited. Before this elevation,
Singh was Executive Director in REC holding a portfolio of key business areas
including Private Sector Project Management, Entity Appraisal and Procurement
and is also a Director on the Board of REC Power Development and Consultancy
Limited.
REC Limited: REC Limited,
formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, is a public Infrastructure
Finance Company in India’s power sector. The company is a Public Sector
Undertaking and finances and promotes power projects across India.
6.
New television series called “Swaraj” being promoted by Anurag Thakur: Anurag Thakur,
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, debuted the trailer for the new
television series Swaraj: Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha in New
Delhi. Doordarshan will begin airing this series on August 14th, 2022. The
contribution of the liberation warriors and unsung heroes of the freedom
movement will be highlighted in the 75-episode drama. The All India Radio will
also air this programme. The serial logo was unveiled by Mr. Thakur at New
Delhi’s Akashwani Bhawan. The upcoming television series Swaraj: Bharat Ke
Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha, the debut of the promo is an illustration
of the Swaraj that was envisioned during the battle for independence.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
Varanasi named 1st cultural and tourism capital of SCO: The holy city of
Varanasi showcasing India’s culture and traditions over the ages will be
declared the first “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation. Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the
SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member
organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and tourism among the member
states. Under this initiative:
a)
Each
year a city of the cultural heritage of a member country that will take over
the rotating Presidency of the organisation will get the title to highlight its
prominence.
b)
The
organisation’s new initiatives ahead of this year’s Heads of the State summit
of the SCO scheduled to be held at Samarkand in Uzbekistan on September 15-16
this year.
c)
The
new initiative will come into force after the Samarkand summit following which
India will take over the Presidency and host the next Heads of the State
summit.
About the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: The
Beijing-headquartered Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an
eight-member economic and security alliance comprising China, Russia,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.
2.
Nelson Mandela International Day: 18th July: Every year on July 18 the world
marks Nelson Mandela International Day. The day is a remembrance of the first
democratically elected President of South Africa and his long years of struggle
for justice against apartheid. As a human rights lawyer, a political prisoner,
a global mediator, and the first democratically elected leader of a free South
Africa, he had dedicated his life to serving humanity.
The theme for Nelson Mandela International
Day 2022 is “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”, according to
the United Nations. The theme finds significance given the geopolitical
landscape in eastern Europe as well as sporadic conflicts in the Horn of
Africa, followed by the crisis in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and various other
parts of the world, as the UN chief notes.
Nelson Mandela Day History: The day came
about in November 2009, after the UN General Assembly recognised the former
contributions of Mandela to peace and the fight for freedom. The UNGA adopted
the resolution outlining the values and dedication to the service of humanity
in conflict resolution, race relations, promotion, protection of human rights,
fight against poverty, and more. It is celebrated on the birthday of Mandela.
Later in 2014, the UNGA introduced the Nelson Mandela Prize to honour the
achievements of those who dedicated their lives to humanity.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1.
IOA named 322-member Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games: Indian Olympic
Association (IOA) has announced a 322-member Indian contingent including 215
athletes and 107 officials and support staff to represent the country at the
Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The Games are scheduled
to be held in British city from July 28 to August 8, 2022. Team India will
compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the
para-sports category. Rajesh Bhandari, vice president of the Boxing Federation
of India (BFI), is the Chef de Mission of the squad.
Some big names in the squad include Neeraj
Chopra, who won the gold medal in Tokyo, PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic
medallist, Lovlina Borgohain, Mirabai Chanu, and Bajrang Punia. Defending CWG
champions Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, and 2018 Asian Games gold medalists Hima
Das, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, and Amit Panghal will also be taking part in the
championship.
2.
Indian GM Aravindh Chithambaram won tournament in Spain: Indian
Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram has emerged winner in the 41st Villa De
Benasque International Chess Open in Spain. Chithambaram’s coach R B Ramesh
praised his ward for the title. He defeated Armenia’s Robert Hovhannisyan and
compatriot Raunak Sadhwani on the basis of a tie-break score here. Sadhwani
finished in third place behind the Armenian. Chithambaram is also a former
national champion. The 17-year-old Sadhwani remained unbeaten through the 10
rounds, scoring six wins to go with four draws. An inferior tie-break score
hurt his chances of claiming the top spot.
3.
Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu wins first Super 500 title: PV Sindhu won the
first Super 500 title of her career when she defeated reigning Asian champion
Wang Zhi Yi of China 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 in the final of the Singapore Open.
This is her first 500 or better since the world championship win in 2019. This
is her first 500 or better final in 2022. This is an important marker for the
world No 7 while the rankings are still frozen.
In men’s Single: Anthony Sinisuka
Ginting won the men’s singles title at badminton’s Singapore Open 2022. Olympic
bronze medallist Ginting from Indonesia beat unseeded Japanese player Naraoka
Kodai in a closely fought final.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1.
MoU signed between RBI and Bank Indonesia to further their shared cooperation: An agreement was
reached between the Reserve Bank of India and Bank Indonesia to increase
collaboration in payment systems, digital financial innovation, anti-money
laundering, and countering the funding of terrorism (AML-CFT). On the sidelines
of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Bali, the
two central banks agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further
their mutual cooperation. Key Points:
a)
By
signing this MoU, RBI and BI agreed to improve communication and collaboration
in the field of central banking, including payment systems, technological
advancements in payment services, and the regulatory and supervisory framework
for AML-CFT.
b)
The
MoU will be put into practise through policy discussion, technical collaboration,
information sharing, and teamwork.
c)
In
the presence of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and BI Governor Perry Warjiyo, it
was signed by Deputy Governors of the RBI Michael Debabrata Patra and the BI
Dody Budi Waluyo.
d)
The
MoU will also serve as a solid foundation for fostering intercultural
understanding, creating effective payment systems, and attaining cross-border
payment connectivity, according to the RBI.
e)
According
to the statement, such measures will be carried out through routine discussion
of current financial and economic concerns and trends, technical collaboration
through training and joint seminars, and cooperative work to investigate the
creation of cross-border retail payment linkages.
Note: Reserve Bank of India Governor:
Shaktikanta Das
Bank Indonesia Governor: Perry Warjiyo
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
1.
Center extends State and Central Tax and Levies Rebate Program: The government has
approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes
and Levies (RoSCTL) with the same rates as announced by the Ministry of
Textiles for exports of apparel/garments and made-ups until March 31, 2024 in
an effort to increase exports and create jobs in the textile industry. RoSCTL
is a growth-oriented, forward-looking programme that has helped increase
exports and jobs by establishing a stable and predictable policy environment.
The programme enhanced cost effectiveness
and export competitiveness on the global market. Additionally, it has aided in
the development of startups and entrepreneurs in the industry and encouraged a
significant number of MSMEs to enter the garment export market. The RoSL
(Rebate of State Levies) scheme was superseded by the new RoSCTL (Rebate of
State and Central Taxes Levies) plan in March 2019 following the implementation
of GST in 2017.
Note: Chairman AEPC (Apparel Export
Promotion Council): Shri Naren Goenka
2.
Google Parent Alphabet appoints Goldman Sachs Veteran, Marty Chavez to Board: Wall Street
veteran Marty Chavez is joining the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc.,
adding significant finance muscle to the technology giant. His appointment
marks the first change to the Alphabet board since 2020 when former Google
Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt departed.
Chavez, a vice chairman and partner with
Sixth Street Partners, has worked as an investor and software executive but is
best known for his 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chavez, 58,
originally joined Goldman Sachs in the J. Aron trading unit. He then held
various other roles at the firm, including chief financial officer, chief
information officer, and head of its trading division, the bank’s largest unit.
Note: Alphabet Inc. CEO: Sundar Pichai;
Alphabet Inc. Chairperson: John L. Hennessy; Alphabet Inc. Founded: 2 October
2015, California, United States; Alphabet Inc. Headquarters: Mountain View,
California, United States; Alphabet Inc. Founders: Larry Page, Sergey Brin.
DEFENCE
1.
Rajnath Singh launched Project 17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’: Union Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the fourth P17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’
into the Hooghly River in Kolkata. The Project 17A frigate is built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders Limited. The P-17A class is a follow-on of the P-17 Shivalik
Class with improved stealth features & advanced weapons.
About the P17A Project:
a)
The
first two ships of the P17A Project were launched in 2019 and 2020 at MDL and
GRSE respectively. The third ship (Udaygiri) was launched at MDL on 17 May 22
earlier this year.
b)
Security
challenges in the Indian Ocean region and Indo-Pacific are constantly
increasing. In order to achieve the Prime Minister’s Vision of ‘SAGAR’, i.e.,
Security and Growth for All in the Region’ and to protect, preserve and promote
India’s national maritime interests, the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and
other organizations have to increase the infrastructure and assets so that the
country stays ahead of the curve in dealing with these challenges.
OBITUARIES
1.
Former Punjab Speaker Nirmal Singh Kahlon Passes Away: Former Punjab
Speaker and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader, Nirmal Singh Kahlon has passed
away at the age of 79. He was the Rural Development and Panchayat Minister from
1997 to 2002 and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 2007 to 2012.
Career of Kahlon: Kahlon was elected MLA from Fatehgarh Churian in 1997 and 2007. Kahlon was the minister for rural development and panchayat in the Akali government from 1997 to 2002. He was also the Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha from 2007 to 2012. He lost the 2012 and 2017 Assembly elections to Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa of the Congress.
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