29th July 2023 Daily Current Affairs
Science & Technology
1. Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates its 17th Foundation Day
- The Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated its 17th Foundation Day 2023 at its Prithvi Bhavan headquarters in New Delhi.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched several citizen-centric initiatives to mark this occasion.
- He highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions the country becoming a developed nation by 2047.
- Earth Sciences Ministry is mandated to provide services for weather and climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards.
Sports
State Affairs
2. PM Modi to inaugurate Semicon India 2023 conclave in Gujarat
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2023 conclave at Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat.
- The three-day conclave is being organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to showcase India’s semiconductor strategy and development in the field of Semiconductors.
- The theme of the Conference is ‘Catalysing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’.
- Representatives from major companies like Micron Technology, Applied Materials, Foxconn, and AMD have participated.
Summits & Conferences
3. G-20 Conference on Green & Sustainable Growth Agenda for Global Economy
- NITI Aayog convened a two-day G20 conference on the Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy in New Delhi.
- Aim: To examine prospects and challenges for green and sustainable growth globally.
- First day will focus on themes related to energy, climate, policy, and reshaping global finance for sustainable growth.
- Second day will focus on several themes related to multilateralism as well as adjustment, resilience, and inclusion in an uncertain world.
National Affairs
4. 4th Environment & Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting
- 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting (ECSWG), a three-day event held in Chennai in July 2023
- Objective: To reach a consensus on the Ministerial Outcome and the Presidency Documents, both of which are vital in shaping policies and actions towards addressing environmental and climate challenges.
- PM Narendra Modi showcased the importance of environmental protection.
- Bhupendra Yadav is the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Banking & Finance
5. Razorpay Launches Account To Save Exporters On Bank Transfers
- Razorpay, the payment and banking company, has introduced the Money Saver Export Account(MSEA), catering specifically to Indian exporters.
- The account enables Indian exporters to open a smart account in their preferred foreign country, facilitating local receipt of payments through bank transfers on the Razorpay platform.
- Aims: To alleviate the burden of high transfer costs, chargebacks, and payment failures, making it a valuable asset for exporters.
National & International Appointments
6. Cambodia PM Hun Sen steps down and hands over power to son
- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, resigned and handed power to his eldest son Hun Manet after almost four decades of hardline rule in 2023
- His Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won a landslide victory in an election on Sunday with no meaningful opposition, taking 82 percent of the vote.
- Cambodia ranks 150th out of 180 in Transparency International’s corruption perception index.
- In Asia, only Myanmar and North Korea rank lower.
7. Anurag Thakur inaugurates Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting 2023
- Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida.
- The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes who won 61 medals at Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships.
- More than 15 nations from the Asian region, 200 athletes are participating.
- It will conclude on the 5th of August.
State Affairs
8. Bengaluru becomes first Indian city to join World Cities Culture Forum
- Bengaluru joined the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), in July 2023, and becomes the first Indian city to achieve the feat.
- Aim: To curate, facilitate and catalyze activities that will enable the citizens and communities of Bangalore to engage better with their city
- WCCF is a global network of nearly 40 cities, which provides a way for policy makers in these cities to share research and intelligence, and explore the vital role of culture for their future prosperity
Sports
9. Aditya Samant becomes India’s 83rd chess Grandmaster
- Aditya Samant became India’s 83rd Grandmaster after earning his third GM norm at the Master Tournament (MTO) in the Biel International Chess Festival 2023
- The Maharashtra player had earned his first norm to become a grandmaster at the Abu Dhabi Masters in August 2022
- To become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points and his live rating going into the ninth round game is 2525.4.
Honours & Awards
10. Veteran journalist Prem Prakash receives Lifetime Achievement Award
- Veteran journalist and Asian News International (ANI) founder Prem Prakash was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of journalism in New Delhi.
- ANI chairman Prem Prakash has dedicated over 70 years in the world of journalism.
- Throughout his illustrious career, he has established new dimensions to journalism from time to time and emerged as a great inspiration to society.
Banking & Finance
11. RBI: Digital payments rise 13% YoY at March-end 2023
- According to the RBI’s index measuring the adoption of online transactions, digital payments in the country witnessed a year-on-year growth of 13.24% until March 2023.
- The RBI’s Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) showed a rise from 377.46 in September 2022 and 349.30 in March 2022 to 395.57 by the end of March 2023.
- The increase in the RBI-DPI index across all parameters indicates substantial growth in payment infrastructure.
Banking & Finance
12. Union Bank of India joins forces with IBM for digital transformation
- Union Bank of India has joined forces with IBM India Pvt Ltd to embark on a comprehensive digital transformation and to revolutionize the way customers interact with their financial services.
- Aims: To establish a Digital Bank equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities, focusing on omni-channel experiences and data-driven hyper-personalization
- Objective: To enable smooth digital journeys, offering customers unmatched convenience and efficiency.
National Affairs
13. President laid foundation of ‘Divine Light House’ of PBKIVV 2023
- The President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBKIVV) at Dasabatia in July 2023.
- Theme: “The Year of Positive Change”
- According to the president (PBKIVV) is paving the way for spirituality through a disciplined lifestyle.
- She appreciated Brahma Kumaris organization’s efforts for making humanity aware and helping people move forward in a positive direction.
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