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Daily Current Affairs 3rd August 2023 Daily GK Update
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National News
2.46 lakh farmers have been benefitted from PM-KUSUM Scheme
- The government has said that nearly 46 lakh farmers have benefitted from the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme till June 2023.
- The scheme provides for the installation of solar pumps, solarization of existing grid-connected agricultural pumps and installation of grid-connected renewable power plants.
- New and Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh said this in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. He also said PM-KUSUM Scheme has been extended till 31st March 2026.
About PM KUSUM
- PM KUSUM Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana was launched by the government of India in March 2019.
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana supports the farmers financially to install solar irrigation pumps for cultivation.
- Farmers will get a 60% subsidy to set up tubewells and pump sets individually.
With 785 big cats, Madhya Pradesh retains its spot as Tiger state
- Madhya Pradesh has retained its tag of the ‘tiger state’ having accounted for 785 big cats, according to a census released on International Tiger Day by Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand.
- The population of tigers increased by 49% in the state, which is the highest in India despite recording the maximum number of deaths. Between 2012 to 2022, 278 tiger deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh.
- In Madhya Pradesh, 563 tigers were found in six tiger reserves while 222 were found outside the protected areas. In 2018, Madhya Pradesh accounted for 526 tigers, only two more than Karnataka.
- On International Tiger Day, with 165 tigers, the highest number of tigers was recorded in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve making it the fourth highest in India after Jim Corbet, Bandipur and Nagarhole.
About Madhya Pradesh
- Capital – Bhopal
- Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
India & Finland to set up sustainability working group
- India and Finland to set up a governmental working group on sustainability, with a focus on energy investments in biofuels in India.
- The group will be represented by the Ministries of Environment, Power & Renewable Energy, and NITI Aayog.
- The focus of the grouping is to be on energy, given that Finland is pushing investments in biofuels and renewable energy in India. Finland is also lending its expertise to India since New Delhi is planning to study the Nordic power grid.
- India, which proposed the creation of this group, will be represented by the Ministries of Environment, Power and Renewable Energy and Natural Gas. NITI Aayog may also be a part of the group.
- Finland’s new Digitalization, Education, Sustainability, Innovation (DESI) partnership aims to develop smart grids and deepen cooperation on sustainability.
About Finland
- Capital- Helsinki
- Currency- Euro
- Prime Minister- Petteri Orpo
Think20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency concluded in Mysuru
- Observer Research Foundation (ORF) has organized Think20 Secretariat Summit under India’s G20 Presidency in Mysuru.
- Think20 is the official engagement group that serves as an ‘ideas bank’ for the multilateral grouping by bringing together think tanks and high-level experts to discuss policy issues
- The three-day conference gathered distinguished members of the seven Think20 Task Forces and policy experts from around the world.
- It provides an unparalleled opportunity to collectively showcase ideas and insights on the priorities of India’s G20 Presidency, including issues such as lifestyle for sustainable development, macroeconomics and trade, women-led development, digital transformation, green transition, the global financial order, accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and reforming multilateralism.
G20 in News (Note – All Meetings are Under the Presidency of G20 by India)
- G20 Empower Summit – Gandhinagar, Gujarat (1 – 2 August 2023)
- G20 Green & Sustainable Growth Agenda for Global Economy Meeting – New Delhi (28 – 29 July 2023)
- 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting – Chennai, Tamil Nadu (26 – 28 July 2023)
- 3rd G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group – Chennai, Tamil Nadu (24 – 26 July 2023)
- Labour & Employment Ministers Meeting – Indore, Madhya Pradesh (21 July 2023)
Jitendra Singh launched India’s First Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanner
- Union Minister of State Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh has launched India’s first Indigenously developed, Affordable Next Generation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner in New Delhi.
- MRI is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
- It is an achievement for the National Biopharma Mission, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, and the Department of Biotechnology.
Appointment and Resignation
Shohini Sinha named as special agent in FBI
- An Indian-American Shohini Sinha, known for her work on counter-terrorism investigations, has been named as a special agent in charge of the FBI’s field office in Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah.
- Sinha, who most recently served as executive special assistant to the Director at FBI Headquarters in Washington DC was named the special agent in charge by FBI Director Christopher Wray.
- Sinha joined the FBI as a special agent back in 2001. In recognition of her outstanding performance, she earned a promotion to supervisory special agent in 2009 and was transferred to the Counterterrorism Division in Washington, DC.
- In 2021, Sinha’s exceptional performance and leadership qualities were recognized once again when she was chosen to serve as the executive special assistant to the FBI Director in Washington.
Recent Appointments of Persons of Indian Origin
- President’s Export Council by US Prez. – Shamina Singh (Indian-American businessman)
- Deputy CEO of US Finance Agency – Nisha Biswal (Indian-American)
- Deputy head of UNDP – Xu Haoliang
- First Indian council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) – Vishesh C. Chandiok
- First Muslim woman federal judge in US history – Nusrat Chowdhary
- Harvard’s vice president for finance and CFO – Ritu Kalra (Indian-American origin)
Awards
Deepak Shenoy honored with Global Visionary Entrepreneur Award
- Medec Dragon Pvt Ltd, India’s fastest-growing research-driven Pharmaceutical API intermediates Contract Manufacturing Company, was awarded the most prestigious “Best Managed Pharmaceutical Sustainable Organizations 2023”.
- Deepak Shenoy (Managing Director, Medec Dragon Pvt Ltd) was as “Global Visionary Entrepreneur of the year 2023″ at the 6th Edition of South Asia Pacific Healthcare Summit & Business Award 2023 organized by Brandscouncil Ratings & Medilinks in Mumbai.
- The event was organized by Brandscouncil Ratings & Medilinks in Mumbai.
- The awards were presented by India’s first Mrs. World, Aditi Govitrikar.
Recent Awards
- Best Managed Pharmaceutical Sustainable Organizations Award 2023– Medec Dragon Pvt Ltd
- Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023 – Narendra Modi (41st recipient)
- Maharashtra govt’s first ‘Udyog Ratna’ award – Ratan Tata
- Miles Franklin Literary Award – Australian-Tamil lawyer Shankari Chandran (Novel Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens)
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Journalist Prem Prakash (Founder of ANI news agency)
Defence
China & UAE air forces to conduct first joint training FALCON Shield-2023
- The air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will conduct their first joint training in China’s Xinjiang in August 2023.
- The FALCON Shield-2023 training aims to deepen pragmatic exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries and enhance mutual understanding and trust.
- The joint training between China and the UAE comes months after the latter signed up to buy several L-15 advanced training jets from China.
- In 2017, the UAE bought Blue Arrow 7 anti-tank missiles from China for use on its Wing Loong 2 fleet, the report said, citing the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
- The UAE has also been planning to buy CR500 Golden Eagle helicopter drones made by Norinco, a Chinese state-owned defence contractor.
Recent Exercise
- 15th edition of Nomadic Elephant 2023 exercise between India and Mongolia – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- 7th edition of SALVEX exercise between India & USA – Kochi
- 7th edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) – Visakhapatnam
- Indian Army participates in multinational exercise ‘Khaan Quest 2023’ –
- 12th edition of “Ex Ekuverin” between Indian & Maldives – Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
- AL MOHED AL HINDI 2023 Naval Exercise between India & Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia
Sports
Diego Godin announced his retirement from football
- Former Uruguay captain Diego Godin announced his retirement from professional football.
- The announcement came after Velez Sarsfield’s final Argentine league game of the season, a 1-0 loss to Huracan.
- This marked the end of an illustrious career that spanned two decades and saw Godin make 627 professional appearances, score 38 goals, and win 10 titles.
- His accolades include two Europa League trophies and three UEFA Super Cups, all won during his tenure as captain of Atletico Madrid.
- He participated in four World Cups and spent a significant part of his club career in Spain.
Recently Retired Players
- Stuart Broad – International Cricket – England
- Lahiru Thirimanne- International Cricket – Sri Lanka
- Nahida Khan – International Cricket – Pakistan
- Shabnim Ismail – International Cricket – South Africa
- Gary Ballance – All forms of cricket – England
- Shaun Marsh – First-class cricket – Australia
- Sergio Ramos – International football – Spain
- Eoin Morgan – All forms of cricket – England
India bags 6 medals at World University Games
- Indian shooters and archers bagged six medals including four golds at the World University Games in Chengdu, China.
- Shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Arjun Babuta joined forces to outclass local favourites China to win the 10m air rifle men’s team gold.
- Aishwary also secured gold in the 10m air rifle men’s individual event.
- Avneet Kaur pipped USA’s Alyssa Grace Sturgill in a thrilling shoot-off to clinch the compound women’s individual gold.
- Sangampreet Bisla and Aman Saini clinched the gold and bronze medals in the men’s individual event.
- India have won 17 medals, nine gold, three silver and five bronze, and are second in the tournament. Hosts China lead the standings with a haul of 21 medals.
Siddhanta Gogoi crowned 61kg junior Asian champion
- India’s Siddhanta Gogoi clinched the men’s 61kg junior title while Gyaneshwari Yadav and Koyel Bar secured silver medals in the women’s 49kg event at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships.
- The 19-year-old Siddhanta lifted 265kg (116kg+149kg) to give hosts India their first gold medal of the ongoing edition.
- Another Phillippine lifter Jhodie Peralta won the gold 160kg (73 kg+87 kg).
Important day
BCAS organized Aviation Security Culture Week
- Akasa Air has collaborated with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to commemorate Aviation Security Culture Week, which will take place from 31st July to 5th August 2023.
- This development aims to intensify security awareness and promote a positive security culture in aviation operations across the country.
- The initiative is designed to encourage the industry to prioritize security practices and behaviors, emphasizing that security is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders.
- The event’s tagline, ‘See it, Say it, and Secure it,’ urges every individual to remain vigilant about their surroundings and promptly report any suspicious activities.
3 August – National Watermelon Day
- National Watermelon Day is celebrated every year on August 3.
- On this day, people across the world celebrate the delicious and refreshing fruit that has a long history dating back to Ancient Egypt.
- Cultivation of this fruit dates back to 2000 B.C., with the first watermelon harvest on record occurring approximately 5,000 years ago in Egypt.
- Traces of watermelon and its seeds have been discovered on sites of the 12th Egyptian Dynasty, including in the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
- Paintings of different types of watermelon have also been found in ancient Egyptian inscription.
- Every part of the watermelon is edible, including the often-discarded rind, which packs a punch with its array of nutrients and health-promoting properties.
- With its impressive water content of 92%, watermelon also provides a guilt-free indulgence for those seeking a refreshing treat while staying hydrated.
3 August – Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day
- Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day is observed every year on 3 August.
- The day aims to spread awareness about the rare genetic disorder. Its emphasis is on action to gather community support.
- CLOVES stands for Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, Epidermal Nevis, Spinal/Skeletal Anomalies/Scoliosis syndrome, a very rare congenital disorder characterized by a combination of vascular, skin, spinal, and bone abnormalities.
- It can vary significantly from one patient to another and is believed to be caused by mutations in a gene called PIK3CA.
- At present, only about 200 cases have been identified worldwide. The observance encourages the general public to advocate for additional funding for rare disease research.
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