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📰 The Daily Digest – August 5, 2023 📰
August 5, 2023 Daily Current Affairs
Welcome to the Daily Digest for August 5, 2023, providing you with the latest current affairs across various domains in India and around the world.
National
- Nanda Devi National Park: Uttarakhand’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nanda Devi National Park, offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks and is home to diverse flora and fauna, including snow leopards and endangered species.
- Study in India (SII) Portal: India launched the SII Portal to attract international students and promote the country as a global education hub, offering information about Indian Higher Education Institutions and academic programs.
- Naya Savera Scheme: The ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme provided free coaching to economically weaker students from minority communities for entrance and competitive exams.
- Ministry of Coal’s Net-Zero Plan: Coal PSUs in India are investing in renewable energy projects and clean coal technologies to achieve a net-zero plan for the coal mining sector.
- Morgan Stanley’s “Overweight” Rating: Morgan Stanley upgraded Indian stocks to “overweight,” ranking India as the top country in emerging markets due to supportive inflows and positive earnings outlook.
- Infrastructure Transformation: India has seen remarkable progress in its infrastructure development, making it a developed nation with abundant electricity availability and world’s cheapest renewable energy production.
- Kharif Crops Sowing: The sowing of kharif crops has covered 915.46 lakh hectares, showing progress compared to the previous year.
- Festival of Libraries 2023: The Ministry of Culture is hosting the Festival of Libraries 2023 in New Delhi to promote library development, digitization, and a culture of reading in India.
- Indian Navy’s Port Call to Papua New Guinea: INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata received Prime Minister James Marape of PNG during their port call to Port Moresby, strengthening India-PNG ties.
- POCSO Act Implementation: India has taken significant steps to protect children from sexual offenses through the implementation of the POCSO Act, providing varying punishments for offenders and support for victims.
- ESIC’s Success in Medical Care: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has provided cashless and comprehensive medical care, exemplified by the successful treatment of a breast cancer patient.
- Menstrual Hygiene Practices: The Indian government has implemented various schemes and interventions to improve menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls.
- Sugar Stock and Price: India has sufficient sugar stock to meet domestic demand, ensuring a reasonable price for consumers despite international price increases.
- Chandrayaan 3 Mission Update: ISRO is ready for the Lunar Orbit Injection of the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft.
International
- India Tops Emerging Markets: Morgan Stanley ranks India as the top country in emerging markets due to supportive inflows, macro stability, and positive earnings outlook.
- India’s Historic Gold at World Archery Championships: The Indian women’s compound archery team won their first-ever gold medal at the World Archery Championships in Berlin, defeating Mexico in the final.
- Climate Change Impact on Sports: Climate change is adversely affecting sports events worldwide, leading to cancellations and challenges with extreme weather conditions.
- India-Sri Lanka Tourism: India remains the top source market for tourism in Sri Lanka, with improved connectivity between the two countries contributing to the steady flow of tourists.
- India-LAC Trade and Collaboration: Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal advocates innovative approaches to diversify exports and strengthen collaboration between India and Latin American & Caribbean countries.
Sports
- World University Games Performance: India has won 23 medals in 4 disciplines at the World University Games, with Khelo India and TOPS athletes leading the way.
- National Sports University in Manipur: India’s first National Sports University will be established in Manipur, with a focus on developing sports infrastructure in the North East region.
Education
- Study in India (SII) Portal: India launched the SII Portal to attract international students and promote the country as a global education hub.
- Naya Savera Scheme: The ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme provided free coaching to economically weaker students from minority communities for entrance and competitive exams.
Environment
- Climate Change Impact on Sports: Climate change is adversely affecting sports events worldwide, leading to cancellations and challenges with extreme weather conditions.
- Ministry of Coal’s Net-Zero Plan: Coal PSUs in India are investing in renewable energy projects and clean coal technologies to achieve a net-zero plan for the coal mining sector.
Health
- Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS): The National Health Authority (NHA) extends the DHIS under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to encourage digital health adoption.
- POCSO Act Implementation: India has taken significant steps to protect children from sexual offenses through the implementation of the POCSO Act, providing varying punishments for offenders and support for victims.
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Transformation: India has seen remarkable progress in its infrastructure development, making it a developed nation with abundant electricity availability and the world’s cheapest renewable energy production.
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Agriculture
- Kharif Crops Sowing: As of August 4, 2023, the sowing of kharif crops has covered 915.46 lakh hectares, showing progress compared to the previous year.
Culture
- Festival of Libraries 2023: The Ministry of Culture is hosting the Festival of Libraries 2023 in New Delhi to promote library development, digitization, and a culture of reading in India.
Space
- Chandrayaan 3 Mission Update: ISRO is ready for the Lunar Orbit Injection of the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft.
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