NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Amit Shah chairs 7th NCORD top-level meeting: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah chaired the 7th Apex Level Meeting of Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. On this occasion, the Home Minister launched National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) and virtually inaugurated Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Office at Srinagar. Shah also released NCB ‘Annual Report 2023’ and Compendium on ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’. MANAS will have a toll-free number 1933, a web portal, a mobile app, and a UMANG app so that citizens of the country can anonymously connect with NCB 24×7 to seek advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation and share information on drug trafficking. And informed that, for capacity-building, the “Centre of Excellence for Narcotics Control” has been founded and ‘Mission Spandhan’ has been initiated to create awareness among the public regarding issues relating to drugs.
2. GC Murmu inaugurates ‘International Centre for Audit of Local Governance’ in Rajkot: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) at Rajkot in Gujarat. The centre will serve as a think tank for addressing governance issues at the grassroots level across the nations. The centre will also serve as a platform for information sharing and play a key role in strengthening local self-institutions. CAG Girish Chandra Murmu also stressed on the transparency and accountability in the local self-governance and capacity building of local government auditors.
3. Airbus to launch first ‘Made in India’ H 125 helicopter in 2026: Airbus and Tata are joining forces to manufacture India’s first FAL (Final Assembly Line) H125 helicopter, which is set to roll out by 2026. This partnership aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and reflects Airbus’s commitment to investing in the Indian aerospace market despite regulatory challenges. The initial production capacity will be 10 helicopters per year, with the potential to scale up to 50 helicopters annually in subsequent years.
4. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia releases ‘The Future is Now’ as the theme for India Mobile Congress 2024: The theme of the India Mobile Congress 2024, ‘The Future is Now’, was unveiled today by
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region.
The theme signifies how India stands at the heart of the technological evolution and IMC 2024 bringing together global leaders – visionaries, pioneers, and innovators – to collaborate and actively shape the technologies transforming our world today, where the future isn’t just a concept – it’s happening. The eighth edition of Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, India Mobile Congress (IMC), co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) will be held from 15th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi this year.
5. 23 July – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 and marks a special occasion for the simple, yet all-time favorite dessert. Vanilla is traditionally made by combining cream, sugar, and of course, vanilla. In fact, vanilla is added to other ice cream flavors as it helps to enhance their taste. Vanilla ice cream has a wide fanbase as it is the single most popular ice cream flavor around the world. Vanilla ice cream was so adored that Thomas Jefferson, who is often credited with the ice cream’s popularity in America, had it served to almost every guest at the White House.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Assam’s Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site: Charaideo Maidam, an ancient burial ground in Assam, is poised to become Northeast India’s first cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious nomination was announced during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi. Previously, Northeast India boasted two natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceroses, and Manas National Park, a renowned tiger reserve. Charaideo Maidam’s nomination fills a significant gap, recognizing Assam’s rich cultural heritage.
2. PM Modi announces One Million Dollar Grant to UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Prime Minister Modi announced that India will contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This grant will be used for capacity building, technical assistance and conservation of the world heritage sites. The grant will especially be used for the countries of the Global South. The World Heritage Committee meets once a year and is responsible for managing all matters pertaining to World Heritage and deciding on sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage list. During this meeting, proposals for nominating new sites on the World Heritage list, State of Conservation reports of 124 existing World Heritage properties, International Assistance and Utilisation of World Heritage Funds among others will be discussed. Over two thousand international and national delegates from more than 150 countries attend the meeting.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Mysuru’s Capt. Supreetha becomes first woman officer to be deployed at Siachen Glacier: Captain Supreetha C.T., who hails from Mysuru, has become the first woman officer from the Corps of Army Air Defence, to be operationally deployed at Siachen Glacier. The Siachen Glacier, which is also known as the world’s highest battlefield located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. India launched Operation Meghdoot in 1984 to capture the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir from Pakistan, successfully gaining control of the strategically important glacier. It is the second-longest glacier in the world’s non-polar areas and lies south of the drainage divide separating the Eurasian Plate from the Indian subcontinent. The Nubra River originates from the Siachen Glacier.
SPORTS
1. Shikhar Dhawan announced brand ambassador of MotoGP India: Star India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed the brand ambassador for MotoGP in India. Dhawan, known for his dynamic presence on the cricket field, will ignite his passion for racing through the latest campaign, ‘Face Kar Race Kar’. The ‘Face Kar Race Kar’ campaign encapsulates the indomitable spirit of MotoGP, celebrating resilience and inspiring fan. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the promotion of motorcycle racing in a country traditionally dominated by cricket fandom.
2. India’s Kush Maini wins his first-ever Formula 2 Sprint Race at Hungarian GP: India’s Kush Maini won his maiden Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor’s was disqualified due to a technical infringement. Following the top of podium finish, the 23-year-old Invicta racing driver added 10 points to his season tally. This victory marks Maini’s fifth podium of the season, placing him eighth in the championship standings, just three points behind Dennis Hauger. With the win at the at Hungaroring, Maini surpassed Mercedes junior driver Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 2 Drivers’ Standings to P8 with 66 points under his belt.
3. Oscar Piastri wins Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024: Oscar Piastri won his first Formula One race after completing a McLaren one-two with Lando Norris at the Hungarian Grand Prix 2024.
Lewis Hamilton finished third behind the papaya-colored pair for his record-extending 200th career podium. Points leader Max Verstappen finished fifth behind Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari and has now gone three races without a victory. Verstappen leads the standings with 265 points to Norris’ 189.
4. Sania Mirza, Mary Kom & Rannvijay Singh join ‘Play Sports’ as brand ambassadors: Six-time Grand Slam winner and former World No. 1 in women’s doubles Sania Mirza, six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom and actor Rannvijay Singha have joined ‘Play Sports’ as brand ambassadors. Play Sport’s objective is to create a sustainable sports eco system in India by working with schools, developing sports, managing sports infrastructure, running academies and scouting talent from grassroots. Play Sports aims to improve the sports infrastructure and training facilities at schools and societies in Delhi NCR and Jaipur in the first phase and then take it to the entire country. India’s dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics is a vision that reflects the country’s growing stature on the global stage and its deep commitment to the development of sports.
5. PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics 2024: India veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is set to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, starting later this month. Sreejesh will take part in his fourth Olympic Games in Paris and will be hoping to sign off by adding to his bronze medal from the 2020 edition in Tokyo. The 36-year-old, who made his debut for India in 2006. Sreejesh was conferred with the Khel Ratna award, the highest sporting honour in the country.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. Abhinav Bindra awarded prestigious Olympic Order by IOC: Olympic gold medal winning shooter Abhinav Bindra was awarded with Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The award which was presented to Bindra for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement, will be officially handed over to him during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris on August 10. Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist when he won the men’s 10m air rifle event at 2008 Beijing Games.
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