Daily Current Affairs 31st July, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
3.5 Lakh A.P. Farmers Benefited From PM Fasal Bima Yojana In 2022-23
- During the financial year 2022-23, a total of 3,49,633 farmers from Andhra Pradesh benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), receiving ₹563 crore.
- Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ramnath Thakur, mentioned that the number of farmers enrolled in the scheme from Andhra Pradesh was 1.23 crore for 2022-23 and 1.31 crore for 2023-24.
Periyar Tiger Reserve’s Innovative Wind Turbine Installation
- In a pioneering effort, the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady has installed a wind turbine to power real-time monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity within its vast forest.
- This initiative represents a significant advancement in the reserve’s efforts to enhance conservation technology and communication.
International News
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Iran
- Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran. Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when the building they were staying in was struck.
- Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on July 30.
SEBI Launches AI Chatbot ‘SEVA’ for Investors
- On July 29, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced ‘SEVA,’ an AI-powered chatbot aimed at assisting investors with various functions.
- This initiative seeks to improve investor experience and accessibility to essential market information.
State News
UP Assembly Passes Amended Anti-Conversion Bill
- On July 30, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which increases the punishment for forced conversions.
- The penalty for marrying a woman through deceit or converting her religion has been raised from 10 years with a ₹50,000 fine to life imprisonment.
Appointments News
Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan to Head UPSC from August 1
- Preeti Sudan, former Union Health Secretary, will take on the role of Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) starting August 1, 2024.
- This appointment was confirmed by a government official under Article 316 A of the Constitution.
Mohsin Naqvi Set to Become President of the Asian Cricket Council
- Mohsin Naqvi, the current chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is expected to become the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year.
Defence News
Indian Army Launches E-SeHAT Tele-Consultancy for Veterans
- The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) introduced the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module on July 30, 2024.
- This service allows ECHS beneficiaries to receive online medical consultations from their homes, eliminating the need to visit ECHS Polyclinics.
- The E-SeHAT module provides structured, video-based consultations, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery for veterans by offering timely and quality medical care remotely.
Schemes News
ICG Launches ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ to Enhance Training Protocols
- During the inaugural ‘Annual Operational Sea Training Conference’ held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on July 30, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) unveiled ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’.
- This advanced software aims to improve training protocols and maintain consistency across all ICG platforms.
Education Minister Launches NATS 2.0 and Disburses Rs. 100 Crore Stipends
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 portal and disbursed Rs. 100 crore in stipends to apprentices via Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT).
- This initiative aims to enhance employability skills for young graduates and diploma holders across various sectors, including IT, manufacturing, and automobiles.
Awards News
India Wins Big At International Physics and Chemistry Olympiads
- Indian students achieved notable success at the 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2024 in Isfahan, Iran, securing two gold and three silver medals from July 21 to July 29.
- At the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2024) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 21 to 30, the Indian team won one gold, one bronze, and two silver medals.
Tamil Epigrapher V. Vedachalam Honoured with Prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award
- In 2024, V. Vedachalam, a renowned Tamil epigrapher and historian, was honored with the prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award.
- This accolade recognizes Dr. Vedachalam’s extensive contributions to the field of Indian epigraphy, highlighting the continuing importance of these studies in understanding India’s rich historical tapestry.
Business News
Single National Software Network for PACS Computerization
- The Government of India is implementing a ₹2,516 crore project to computerize functional Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
- This initiative aims to integrate PACS with an ERP-based national software, linking them with NABARD through State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
- As of July 21, 2024, 25,904 PACS across 27 states and UTs have been onboarded onto this ERP system.
Shriram Capital Receives RBI Approval to Launch ARC
- Shriram Capital has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC).
- This approval marks a significant step for the company, following its application in November 2023.
Sports News
Indian Badminton Star Ashwini Ponnappa Announces Retirement
- Indian badminton veteran Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement from her Olympic career on July 30, 2024, at the Paris Games.
- The announcement came after she and her partner Tanisha Crasto faced their third consecutive defeat in the women’s doubles competition.
Jiya Rai: Youngest & Fastest Para-Swimmer to Cross the English Channel
- Sixteen-year-old Jiya Rai from Mumbai set a new world record as the youngest and fastest para-swimmer to cross the English Channel.
- Suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jiya completed her 34-kilometer swim from Abbot’s Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in France in 17 hours and 25 minutes on July 28-29, 2024.
BFI Sets Up The National Basketball Academy In Collaboration With CAA
- The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has established the National Basketball Academy in collaboration with Corvuss American Academy in Mumbai.
- Initially, the academy will train 30 boys and 30 girls from the school.
- There will be a nationwide talent search to select these students for the academy.
