World Hindu Conference 2023

The third edition of the 'World Hindu Congress' (WHC) is set to be organized by the World Hindu Foundation in Bangkok in November 2023. The conference will feature a range of distinguished guests including Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat, and Ma Amritanandamayi. Representatives of Hindu organizations and leading Buddhist teachers from across the globe have been invited.

India’s Role in Global Crisis Resolution Group

In a significant global acknowledgment, India has been included in the “Champions Group” of the Global Crisis Resolution Group (GCRG) by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The inclusion of India with heads of state from Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal reaffirms India's growing influence on the global stage. For the GCRG process, Sanjay Verma, former Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been designated as the "Sherpa".

B. Neeraj Prabhakar's Appointment

In national developments, B. Neeraj Prabhakar has been appointed as the chairman of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Google's New India Policy Head

Srinivasa Reddy has taken up the mantle as India Policy Head for Google. His key responsibilities include ensuring fair and secure Internet access for users across the Indian subcontinent.

ESA's Euclid Space Telescope

Venturing into the cosmos, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the Euclid Space Telescope. The mission aims to create a three-dimensional map of billions of galaxies to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

WMO's Ozone UV Bulletin

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its inaugural Ozone and UV Bulletin. The bulletin marks an improvement in the ozone layer, largely attributable to the Montreal Protocol and amendments that have curtailed the use of substances damaging the ozone layer by 99 percent.

India-Panama Agreement on Electoral Cooperation

The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama have signed a landmark MoU on Electoral Cooperation, establishing an institutional framework for ongoing cooperation in the field of election management and administration.

Internationalisation of Indian Rupee

The RBI-appointed working group has recommended the inclusion of the rupee in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, propelling the internationalisation of the rupee.

Whole-Genome Sequencing in Newborns

The medical field sees a breakthrough with the adoption of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns. This revolutionary technique is used to diagnose and treat genetic diseases by offering a comprehensive view of an infant's genetic makeup.

Gramodyog Vikas Yojana and Village Industries

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi distributed Honeybee-Boxes and Toolkits to beneficiaries under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program, an initiative organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

World Zoonosis Day

On World Zoonosis Day (July 6th, 2023), the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying conducted an awareness program on zoonotic diseases, aimed at educating farmers about zoonotic disease risks and national prevention efforts.

WHO's Food Marketing Recommendations for Child Protection

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidelines to assist countries in formulating policies to protect children from harmful food marketing, emphasizing the restriction of marketing foods high in saturated and trans fatty acids, sugars, and salt to children.

Farmers Distress Index

In agriculture, the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) is developing an Early Warning System known as "Farmers' Distress Index". This index will help foresee and mitigate agrarian distress.

Solar Flare

The Sun recently emitted an X-class solar flare, disrupting radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. This flare is categorized as an X1.0 flare according to NASA.

NGT Imposed Fines on States and UTs

In environmental affairs, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed hefty fines of about Rs 80,000 crore on States and UTs for non-compliance with sewage treatment and garbage disposal rules.

SALVEX

The 7th edition of the Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise – SALVEX was recently conducted at Kochi. The exercise is aimed at enhancing the skill sets of Diving teams in disciplines such as mine detection and neutralisation.

Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)

In wildlife conservation news, the Odisha government has deployed armed police personnel at the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) to protect the unique melanistic tigers.

India’s First Chatbot

The UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) launched India's first Tele-MANAS chatbot, designed to initiate instant conversations with people in distress, underscoring India's strides in digital technology and mental health support.