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Current Affairs of July 2023

National: Current Affairs of July 2023

The ULLAS app was launched by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which aims to revolutionize lifelong learning.

ULLAS, an acronym for “Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society,” is not just an app; it is a transformative tool aimed at bridging the educational gaps in society. Its primary objective is to reach out to over 12 lakh drop-out students and individuals who couldn’t access formal education and bring them back into the learning fold.

The book ‘Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die’ has been released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The book Authored by Dr. Nazema Maraikayar and Dr. Y.S. Rajan.

In a significant stride towards gender equality and digital inclusion, India is set to launch TechEquity – a transformative digital platform aimed at empowering women worldwide.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Pragati Maidan complex in Delhi, introducing the impressive International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC), also known as Bharat Mandapam.

India’s Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated a significant initiative known as ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD). The project is initiated by the Ministry of Culture and aims to culturally map India’s 6.5 lakh villages across 29 states and 7 union territories.

The Union health ministry is preparing to introduce a comprehensive health initiative named ‘Ayushman Bhav,’ with the goal of ensuring effective implementation of all state-run health schemes to reach each intended recipient.

The 5th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit, scheduled for July 25, is set to be a significant event for India’s civil aviation industry. The summit will take place in the historical city of Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, and has been announced by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.

India achieves a significant milestone as its first domestically built 700 MW nuclear reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project in Gujarat starts commercial operations.

India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General. The GCRG was established in March 2022 to address urgent global issues in food security, energy, and finance, and to coordinate a global response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited as the guest of honour for France’s Bastille Day celebrations to pave the way for enhanced strategic and economic ties, fostering mutual growth.

International: Current Affairs of July 2023

The Italian parliament recently made a significant decision to criminalize surrogacy abroad.

Gabon has recently launched a debt-for-nature swap initiative.

A debt-for-nature swap is a financial mechanism where creditors extend debt relief to developing countries in exchange for their commitment to take significant steps towards preserving the environment. These steps can include initiatives such as decarbonizing the economy, investing in climate-resilient infrastructure, or safeguarding biodiverse ecosystems like forests and reefs.

Australia and the United States have initiated the Talisman Sabre joint military exercises. Germany joins for the first time, and India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand will attend as observers, enhancing the regional perspective on the exercises.

UAE is participating with observer status in the plenary of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), a Financial Action Task Force-Style regional body (FSRB).

During the Sri Lanka President’s visit to India, Indian PM expressed his hope to implement 13th Amendment to Sri Lanka Constitution which flows from the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord 1987.

China launched the country’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS) named as OpenKylin 1.0 with the motive to create an independent software system and cut reliance on US technology.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July 13-15, aimed at deepening cooperation between the countries.

State: Current Affairs of July 2023

The Indian government, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has embarked on a transformative project in Bihar. The Bihar Roads Project aims to upgrade around 265 km of state highways with climate and disaster-resilient designs and road safety elements.

In a significant development, the central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently signed a loan agreement amounting to USD 200 million as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project.

Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of the first cooperative-run Sainik School in Gujarat.

Phangnon Konyak becomes the first woman from Nagaland to preside over the Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament.

PM Modi during his visit in Rajasthan launched a new type of Urea called “Urea Gold” which is coated with sulphur.

Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea that is coated with sulphur, which is expected to address sulphur deficiencies in the soil. Urea Gold which is considered as “innovative fertilizer” is more economical and efficient than neem-coated urea.

Economy: Current Affairs of July 2023

Agriculture Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Manoj Ahuja launched a new campaign for banks under Agri Infra Fund name BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation).

According to RBI, India Needs Average Annual 7.6% GDP Growth To Become Developed By 2047.

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, has achieved a significant milestone by entering the $100 billion market-capitalization club as world’s 7th largest lender.

Recently SBI issued Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds. But the issue did not get a good response by the subscribers as only Rs.3,100 crore worth of bonds were subscribed. An Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds are a type of debt instrument issued by bank to raise capital. They are also known as perpetual bond because it has no fixed maturity date and can be redeemed only at the discretion of the issuer.

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the registration certificate of United India Cooperative Bank Ltd, located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, due to insufficient capital.

In a remarkable achievement, Canara Bank has once again emerged as the leading public sector bank in lending to state-owned corporations and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for the fifth consecutive year.

Swiggy has collaborated with HDFC Bank to launch a co-branded credit card.

Jio Financial Services Ltd and global asset manager BlackRock have announced a 50:50 joint venture named “Jio BlackRock” in India’s mutual fund industry.

In the fiscal year ending March 2023, Indian banks wrote off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore, bringing the total loan write-off to Rs 10.57 lakh crore in the last five years, as per RBI data.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken significant step to enhance the international standing of the Indian Rupee by permitting banks to open Vostro accounts from 22 countries .

In 2023, HDFC Bank emerged as the leader in CRISIL’s corporate banking ranking, surpassing SBI and securing the top spot in Large Corporate Banking.

Bangladesh and India Launch Trade Transactions in Rupees to Reduce Dollar Dependence.

India and Japan have solidified their partnership by signing an agreement to jointly develop the semiconductor ecosystem. This marks Japan as the second Quad partner, after the United States, to join hands with India in this endeavor.

Environment: Current Affairs of July 2023

New Zealand becomes first country to ban plastic produce bags at supermarkets including Recyclable, biodegradable or plant-based plastic bag.

Tamil Nadu is facing a significant threat to its precious elephant habitats due to the invasive aquatic weed, Ludwigia peruviana. Ludwigia peruviana, an aquatic plant native to South America, has become a menace for Tamil Nadu’s elephant habitats.

Solnhofia parsonsi fossil was discovered in the southeastern region of Germany, in a limestone quarry abundant in fossils dating back to the later stages of the Jurassic period. This quarry has yielded a diverse collection of marine animals and reptiles that lived during that ancient era.

Unlike modern-day marine turtles, Solnhofia parsonsi had shorter and stumpier limbs relative to its body size, indicating that it likely swam in coastal waters rather than the open ocean. This unique limb structure suggests that the turtle was adapted to swim closer to the shore, preferring the network of coastal reefs and lagoons that existed during the Jurassic period.

Recently, a study conducted by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has shed light on the formation of glacial lakes around Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh, raising important concerns about glacial retreat and its implications.

The Batagaika crater is situated in Russia’s Far East, specifically in the Sakha Republic. This remote region has become a focal point for studying the effects of climate change on permafrost. The expansion of the Batagaika crater can be attributed to the thawing of permafrost, a phenomenon triggered by global warming. As temperatures rise, the once-frozen ground undergoes a process of degradation, leading to the formation of this colossal crater.

India has recently launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with the aim of conserving seven major big cat species on Earth. Inspired by the success of Project Tiger, which has contributed to India being home to 70% of the world’s tigers, the IBCA will focus on protecting and conserving key big cat species, including Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar, and Cheetah.

Sci-Tech: Current Affairs of July 2023

Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, using the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3). The GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, also known as the Bahubali rocket, supports the moon lander Vikram.
To address various challenges due to AI development, an industry-led body named the Frontier Model Forum has been established. Comprised of four industry giants – Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI – the Forum aims to focus on safe AI development, with a particular emphasis on frontier models, which are large-scale machine-learning models with extensive capabilities.
Scientists have introduced RoboMapper, a cutting-edge robot designed for material testing. This innovative technology promises to revolutionize the process of identifying materials for solar cells, offering greater efficiency and sustainability. RoboMapper’s primary focus is on identifying perovskite materials, known for their superior light absorption compared to traditional silicon, making solar cells lighter and more efficient.
NASA’s latest experimental aircraft, the X-59, also known as “Son of Concorde” is designed to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 1. The most promising aspect of NASA’s X-59 is its revolutionary “Quiet Supersonic Technology.” This innovative approach aims to address the issue of the sonic boom by converting it into a less loud “sonic thump.” If successful, this technology could pave the way for environmentally friendly and less disruptive supersonic air travel.

The Worldcoin project, spearheaded by OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman revolves around the groundbreaking concept of “Proof of Personhood.” It seeks to establish a robust and decentralized system for verifying digital identities, ensuring a more inclusive and secure future for individuals across the globe.
In recent times, a dangerous Internet ransomware virus called Akira has been making headlines due to its malicious activities.
A private Chinese company launched the World’s first methane-fuelled space rocket into orbit named “Zhuque-2”.

Sports: Current Affairs of July 2023

Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles final in which Carlos Alcaraz beat four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his maiden title at The Championships.

Marketa Vondrousova becomes Wimbledon champion, the first unseeded player to do so in the Open Era. She beats last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
In a thrilling turn of events at the world swimming championships in Japan, 21-year-old Leon Marchand achieved a remarkable feat, shattering legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps’ final individual world record in the 400m Individual Medley (IM).
India beat Iran 42-32 in the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 at the Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center in Busan, Republic of Korea.
The popular fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has reportedly taken over as the main jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team from July 2023 to March 2026, replacing Byju’s.
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra obtained the top spot in Lausanne Diamond League 2023 with a best throw of 87.66 m.
Yuki Bhambri won his maiden ATP doubles title with Lloyd Harris of South Africa in Mallorca, Spain.

Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).
The Indian men’s football team emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout against Kuwait 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout, securing the SAFF Championship 2023 title.
Lakshya Sen emerges victorious at 58th Canada Open 2023 by defeating Li Shi Feng in Men’s Singles Final.
India won the 34th International Biology Olympiad by securing Four Gold Medals at a 8-day event in Al Ain, UAE.
India has secured the second position in the World Archery Youth Championships, 2023 held from July 3-9 in Ireland by winning the maximum number of 11 medals.
Australia’s Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of a massive increase in the projected cost of staging the multi-sports event.
In the Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, Ajeet Singh emerged victorious, securing the gold medal in the finals of the Men’s javelin throw event.
Prithviraj Tondaiman from India secured the only bronze medal in the trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup held in Lonato, Italy.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy made history by establishing a Guinness world record for the fastest hit of 565 km/h in badminton by a male player.
DD Sports has secured the television rights for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in India.

In the highly competitive Super GM chess tournament 2023, the young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged as the champion.
Anshuman Jhingran, an open sea swimmer, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest person globally to successfully cross the North Channel.
South Zone defeated West Zone to win the Duleep Trophy with a 75-run victory at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
In the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings update, India has been ranked 99th, showing progress in international football.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched their fourth title of the year by emerging victorious in the men’s doubles final of the Korea Open.
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard of the Jumbo-Visma, a Dutch professional bicycle racing team, has won the 110th edition of the Tour de France for a second straight year on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France.
The Indore-based Buley sisters, Nidhi and Ritika Buley, are among the four retired female cricketers who have made their way into the BCCI umpires’ panel. V Kritika from Tamil Nadu and Ankita Guha of Vidarbha were the other females who were elevated to the BCCI panel, taking the overall number of BCCI-empanelled women umpires to seven. Earlier this year, the trio of Vrinda Rathi, N Janani and V Gayathari made history by becoming the first-ever women umpires to officiate in the prestigious Ranji Trophy.
Aditya Samant earned his third GM norm at the Biel International Chess Festival, thereby attaining the title of India’s 83rd Grandmaster.
India secured the second position in the third edition of the ISSF Junior World Championship held in South Korea in 2023.

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has officially recognized The Handball Association of India (HAI) as a National Sports Federation (NSF).
Madhya Pradesh is preparing to inaugurate its first online gaming industry, known as the “MP State Esports Academy”.
Asmita Dey from Tripura clinches the gold medal at the Junior Asian Judo Championships 2023, which took place in Macau, China.
Iga Swiatek secured her first WTA title in her home country, dominating Laura Siegemund with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 triumph in Warsaw, Poland.
The Indian women’s hockey team wins the title of Torneo del Centernario 2023 by defeating hosts Spain 3-0 in Terrassa, Barcelona.

Appointments: Current Affairs of July 2023

The government has extended the tenure of Brajendra Navnit as Ambassador of India to the World Trade Organisation for nine months till 31 March next year.
The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket Selection Committee.
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet approved the reappointment of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for three years.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed P. Vasudevan as executive director.
Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman has been selected by the government as the new chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court by the President.
Manoj Yadava, a senior IPS officer from the Haryana cadre, has been designated as the new Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
T V Narendran has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Tata Steel for five years.
Supreme Court extended the term of SK Mishra as the Director of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) until September 15.
James Ferguson ‘Jim’ Skea of the United Kingdom was elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in Nairobi, Kenya.

Awards: Current Affairs of July 2023

SJVN Limited has been honored with the 1st Prize in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2023 by the Ministry of Power.
Renowned children’s writer and performance poet, Michael Rosen, aged 77, has been honored with the esteemed PEN Pinter Prize 2023.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak honoured 101-year-old Rajindar Singh Dhatt with a Points of Light award.

Indian football team midfielder Lallianzuala Chhangte was named the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23 while Manisha Kalyan won her second consecutive Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom recently presented the prestigious Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists. The award ceremony recognized filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, the creative mind behind the Oscar-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” and the Real Elephant Collective (TREC), a group of 70 Adivasi artists.
National Mineral Development Corporation won the ‘Mineral Development Award’ and the ‘Employer Brand of the Year Award’ at ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023.
The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood (JKRL) has received the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues.
Prof. Thalappil Pradeep from the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has been honored with the prestigious ‘Eni Award.
A seven-year-old girl of Indian origin Moksha Roy has received the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award for her outstanding efforts in helping the environment.
Gujarat will host the 69th edition of Filmfare Awards in 2024.
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan will be honoured with the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at the annual awards Gala night of the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourn.
Shankari Chandran wins Miles Franklin Literary Award 2023 for her novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens’.
Mumbai’s Byculla Railway Station received UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award.
The Maharashtra Government will confer Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata with the first prestigious Maharashtra Udyog Ratna Award this year.