NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Second
G20-Chief Scientific Advisers’ Roundtable meeting began in Gujarat: The second G20-Chief Scientific Advisers’ Roundtable meeting
officially began in Gandhinagar in August 2023. Science advisors,
Scientists, researchers from G20 countries, and invited countries will
participate.
Themes
Include:
· Opportunities in One Health
· Synergizing Global Efforts to Expand the Access to Scholarly Scientific Knowledge
· Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Science & Technology
· Institutional Mechanism for Inclusive Global S&T Policy Dialogue
2. Jal
Shakti Ministry releases report on 6th census on minor irrigation schem: The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report on the sixth census
on minor irrigation schemes. 23.14 million minor irrigation (MI) schemes have
been reported in the country, out of which 21.93 million are groundwater and
1.21 million are Surface Water schemes. UP has the largest number of MI schemes
in the country followed by Maharastra For the first time, information about the
gender of the owner of the MI scheme was also collected in case of individual
ownership.
3. Law
Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launches Tele-Law- 2.0: Law
and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 which
Integrates Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu App to ensure access to Justice in New
Delhi. Aim: To enable the common citizen to access legal advice, legal
assistance, and legal representation through a single registration and single
gateway of Tele-Law. The Minister called upon legal professionals to contribute
pro bono services to ensure that no citizen is deprived of essential legal
assistance.
4. 3rd International Conference on Structural Integrity inaugurated
at Mamallapuram: The 3rd International Conference on
Structural Integrity (ICONS 2023) began virtually at Mamallapuram in
Tamil Nadu. ICONS 2023 was inaugurated under the leadership of Dr. N.
Kailaiselvi, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. ICONS 2023 is
jointly organized by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
and the Society for Failure Analysis, in association with Indian Institute of
Technology Madras, Indian Society for Non-destructive Testing, Kalpakkam
Chapter, Indian Institute of Metals Kalpakkam Chapter and Indian Structural
Integrity Society. ICONS 2023 was attended by around 250 delegates from India
and abroad, including mechanical engineers, materials scientists, academicians,
industry experts, plant managers and regulatory personnel. The aim of the
conference is to discuss recent developments and future directions in assessing
and ensuring structural integrity in industries such as nuclear, defence,
aerospace, chemical and oil.
5. Draupadi Murmu releases postage stamp in memory of
Dadi Prakashmani: The President of
India, Droupadi Murmu has released a postage stamp in memory of Dadi
Prakashmani, former chief of Brahma Kumaris at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural
Centre. This stamp was released under the ‘My Stamp’ initiative of the
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications to mark the 16th death
anniversary of Dadi Prakashmani. Dadi Prakashmani spread Indian values and culture
in India and abroad through spirituality. Under her leadership, the Brahma
Kumaris became the largest women-led spiritual organization in the world. Like
a true leader, she stood by Brahma Kumaris family with faith and courage even
in challenging circumstances and always guided them.
6. Indian Oil ropes in chef Sanjeev Kapoor as its brand
ambassador: Indian Oil has
collaborated with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as the brand ambassador for its
Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand. Indian Oil has observed significant year-on-year
growth in market volume since the initial trial of XTRATEJ in Belgaum,
Karnataka. Indian Oil has 16 crore customers connections. Indian Oil’s
unwavering dedication to customer efficiency, underscoring how the hospitality
industry now benefits from innovations like XtraTej that enhance business
operations. Kapoor applauded Indian Oil for providing a cost-efficient solution
that conserves LPG, essential in an era where customer expectations continue to
evolve rapidly.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Zimbabwean
President Mnangagwa re-elected for 2nd and final five-year term: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected
for a second and final five-year term in August 2023. His victory over his
closest competitor, Nelson Chamisa after his first full term in office,
strengthened ZANU-PF 's grip on power. Zimbabwe has over the past two decades
suffered under disastrous economic policies that have led to soaring prices,
high unemployment, and a medical system lacking basic drugs and equipment.
2. India
hand over B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024: India has handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in
2024. According to B20 India Chair N Chandrasekaran India's B20
Presidency under the its G20 Presidency worked under the theme of Vasaudeva
Katumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future). Worked on 9 themes which
included the empowerment of women and youth, the transition towards an
Artificial Intelligence world, building a global resilient supply chain, and
financing for the global economic recovery.
3. Sri
Lanka hosts its very first Karnataka cultural festival: Sri Lanka hosted its very first Karnataka cultural
festival organized by the International Cultural Council of India in
collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and M.E Global Peace
Foundation Aim: To celebrate cultural diversity and mark a significant moment
in the shared cultural heritage of India and Sri Lanka The event showcased
performances by over 30 artists from Karnataka including dances, folk songs, multi-lingual
poems, and captivating puppet shows
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. In
badminton, HS Prannoy won bronze medal at BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy bagged a bronze medal in badminton at
BWF World Championships 2023 in Denmark. He registered a loss to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in
the semifinals at the Championships and went down to world number three
position. This is India's 14th medal at the World Championships.
This
includes one gold, four silvers and nine bronze medals. China is the most
successful team in the tournament's history, with 196 medals, including 69
gold, 48 silver and 79 silvers.
2. Indian
women's visually challenged cricket team won gold at World Cup 2023: Indian women's visually impaired team won the T-20 final of
the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 at
Birmingham The Indian team defeated Australia by nine wickets in the
rain-interrupted match. The Indian men's blind cricket team lost to Pakistan in
the IBSA World Games final to settle for a silver medal. Cricket for the
visually challenged made its debut in the International Blind Sports Federation
World Games in 2023.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. SBI launches Aadhaar-based enrolment for social
security schemes: Public sector lender the State Bank of India has
launched a Customer Service Points (CSPs) functionality that allows
customers to enroll for social security schemes through Aadhaar Card. Chairman
Dinesh Khara introduced the feature which will be availed at the bank’s CSPs
that aims to make the process of enrolling in various social security schemes
simpler. The customers visiting CSPs will need only their Aadhaar to enroll in
social security schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
(PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana
(APY). They will no longer need to carry passbooks to the CSP outlet for
enrolment. With the feature, the bank aims to strengthen its offerings and
extend the benefits of crucial schemes to the masses. This technology-driven enhancement
is a testament to SBI’s commitment to improve financial inclusivity and social
welfare through digitization.
OBITUARIES
1. Veteran actor Seema Deo passes away: Marathi cinema legend and Hindi film actor Seema Deo passed away at the age of 83. The senior actor was seen in films like Anand, Koshish and Kora Kagaz. Apart from appearing in several Hindi films, Seema Deo was a renowned actor in Marathi cinema. She appeared in over 80 films throughout her career.
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