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1 Chhattisgarh signs MOU with Tata Technologies to transform 36 ITIs into Industry 4.0 Technology Hub

The Chhattisgarh government has singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 1,188.36 crore with Tata Technologies to transform 36 government ITIs into an Industry 4.0 Technology Hub.

The MoU was signed between the state’s Department of Technical Education and Skill Development and Tata Technologies in the presence of chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.

The collaboration will offer six new trades and 23 new short-term courses in 36 ITIs, with state-of-the-art technical workshops and trainer arrangements, said officials.

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
2 National Broadcasting Day 2023

Entertainment, music and news all seem to be at our fingertips today, but for a long period in modern history, accessing such services was a difficult task for most people because of a lack of relevant infrastructure. In India, a major milestone in this area dates back to 100 years ago – when the first broadcast was made, under colonial rule.

National Broadcasting Day in India is marked on July 23 as symbolic of the Radio Club of Bombay (established by some businessmen) making the first-ever broadcast in the country in June 1923. The broadcast was followed by the setting up of the Calcutta Radio Club five months later.

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
3 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit to be held on July 25 in Madhya Pradesh

The 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit will be held on the 25th of July 2023 at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. The event will be jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Ltd., and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

The Summit will be inaugurated by Chief Minister, of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The objective of the Summit includes enhancing the scope of the UDAN scheme in remote and hilly terrains. The event's theme is "Reaching the Last Mile: Regional Connectivity through Helicopters & Small Aircraft". 

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
4 Korea Open 2023 Final As It Happened: Satwik-Chirag win Korean Open for the first time

Asian Champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world no. 1 Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in a thrilling 3-game men’s doubles final 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 to clinch the Korea Open 2023 title in Yeosu, Korea on Sunday.

The Indian’s lost the opening game 17-21, but made a remarkable come back to win the next games and win the title.

This is the third Super 500 title of their career so far after Thailand Open 2019 and Yonex Sunrise India Open 2022 and third BWF World Tour title in 2023 as well, having previously won Swiss Open 2023 (Super 300) and Indonesia Open 2023 (Super 1000) earlier this year.

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
5 Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

After a 12-year career, Sri Lankan batter Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his retirement from international cricket.

The 33-year-old Lankan featured in 44 Tests, 127 One-Day Internationals and 26 T20 Internationals, having made his debut in 2010.

He played for Sri Lanka in three ICC T20 World Cups, including the 2014 edition where the side emerged victorious. Besides, he also featured in a couple of ODI World Cups. He also had the honour of leading the team in five ODIs.

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
6 World Archery Para C'ships 2023: Duo Sarita-Rakesh clinch gold, India finish with ever-best three medals

Indian para-archers finished the World Archery Para Championships 2023 with three medals in Pilsen, Czech Republic, as per Olympics.com.

They have also secured six quota places for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

At the world championships, India's medal total included one gold, one silver, and one bronze, making it the best-ever performance for the nation on Saturday. The previous high for India was two silvers in Dubai last year.

24-Jul-2023 News in Details
7 Nuclear power capacity set to increase from over 7000 MW to over 22,480 MW by 2031: Govt in RS

Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh today said that nuclear power capacity has set to increase from over seven thousand Mega Watt to over 22 thousand 480 Mega Watt by 2031. The present installed nuclear power capacity in the country is seven thousand 480 Mega Watt comprising 23 nuclear power reactors. Dr Singh said this in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The Minister said, the share of nuclear power in the total electricity generation in the country was about 2.8 percent in 2022-23.

22-Jul-2023 News in Details
8 PACS to offer services of Common Service Centres; Cooperation ministry signs MoU

The Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) will soon start providing services like the one offered by Common Service Centres (CSC).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of this effect was signed between the Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, NABARD and CSC e-Governance Services India Limited. The MoU was signed in the presence of Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology. BL Verma, Minister of State for Cooperation, Gyanesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, and other officials were present on the occasion.

22-Jul-2023 News in Details
9 QS Best Cities for Students 2024: No Indian City in Top 100

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings have been released. According to the QS Best rankings, London is the world's best city for the students to live. The survey showcased the best urban destinations for international students. It is for the fifth consecutive time that London has remained in the top spot for another year. 

okyo ranked the second position followed by Seoul in third position in QS world best city rankings. Melbourne ranked to fourth while Munich has moved to fifth postion. 

22-Jul-2023 News in Details
10 The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ” launches for school students

The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ” under the aegis of the G20 Secretariat and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association in New Delhi today.
 
Ministry of Defence said, the quiz has been conceptualized for class 9 to 12 students under which the National Round is expected to see the participation of over 10,000 schools from all parts of the nation.
 
Along with this, the International Round will feature invitees from G20 nations in Finals at the India Gate.

22-Jul-2023 News in Details