NATIONAL:
1. Two Indian Peacekeepers Killed
Why in news - Two BSF men part of UN Peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed.
Key Points –
• Both were part of MONUSCO – the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in strife-torn Democratic Republic Congo.
• Incident took place in Congo’s eastern city of Goma.
2. 820GW Power Generation Capacity
Why in news - Union Power minister R.K. Singh said the country’s electricity generation capacity would reach 820GW by 2030.
Key Points –
• Out of 820 GW, 500 GW would come from non-fossil fuel sources.
• PM Narendra Modi had announced India’s aim to attain 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity and 50% of its energy requirements from renewables by 2030 at COP26 in 2021.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has released a roadmap charting the feasible pathways to achieving the ambitious decarbonization targets.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. $1-trillion Skyscraper
Why in news - Saudi Arabia plans to build the world’s largest structure made of mirrored glass cost a $1 trillion.
Key Points –
• It will reach up to 1,600 feet in height and run parallel for 75 miles.
• Project name – “Mirror Line”.
• It is designed by the U.S.-based Morphosis Architects.
• Location - Neom city (the brainchild of Mohammed bin Salman).
• Neom will be a zero-carbon city in a 170-km line.
2. Monkeypox Vaccine IMVANEX
Why in news - The European Commission (EC) approved Imvanex vaccine for use against monkeypox in the EU.
Key Points –
• Imvanex have also been granted approval for the prevention of monkeypox in the United States and Canada.
• It was approved by the EC in 2013 for immunization against smallpox.
ECONOMY:
1. DGCA Reduced SpiceJet Flights by Half
Why in news - Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet to operate only 50% of its flights for the next 8 weeks.
Key Points –
• SpiceJet suffered a series of incidents including smoke in the cabin, fuselage door warnings and cabin depressurization.
2. IMF Cuts Growth Forecast
Why in news - International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.
Key Points –
• IMF has slashed India’s growth forecast for 2022-23 by 0.8% to 7.4%. (earlier - 8.2%).
• It has cut global growth to 3.2% (2022) and 2.9% (2023).
SECURITY:
1. Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (QRFV)
Why in news - Tata Advanced Systems Limited has successfully delivered the indigenously developed QRFV to the Indian Army.
Key Points –
• This “fire & fury” vehicle has been developed by Tata Advanced Systems.
• In June 2022, Tata and L&T together jointly delivered the 100th missile launcher for the IAF's Akash project.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. National Family Planning Summit 2022
Why in news - The summit held on July 27, 2022 at New Delhi.
Key Points –
• Union Minister Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar chaired the Summit.
• Theme - “Sustaining efforts, Steering Partnerships, Shaping Vision in Family Planning – Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas & Sabka Vikas”.
• As per NFHS 5 –
A. 31 states/ UTs have achieved a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.1 or less.
B. Contraceptive usage has increased to 56.5%.
• Mission Parivar Vikas (MPV) 2016 - Awareness of Family planning, healthy birth spacing and the importance of small families.
• She also unveiled the India Family Planning 2030 vision document.
• India was the first country to launch a National Family Planning program in 1952.
SCIENCE – TECH:
1. Google “Street View”
Why in news - Google has launched its “Street View” feature for 10 Indian cities with data from local partners.
Key Points –
• Local partners - Tech Mahindra and Genesis International.
• Project name – Gullify.
• 10 cities - Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Nashik, Vadodara, Ahmednagar and Amritsar.
• It will allow users to view panoramic and street - level 360 views of a particular place.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem 2022
Why in news – It is observed every year on July 26.
Key Points –
• UNESCO adopted the day in 2015.
• India has a total mangrove cover of around 4,482 sq km which is 3 % of the world’s mangrove area.
• Mangroves in India – Sundarbans (largest, WB), Bhitarkanika (OD), Godavari-Krishna delta (AP), Pichavaram & Vedaranyam (TN), Gulf of Kutch & the Kori creek (GJ).
• Other states/UTs – KL, KA, Goa, MH and A&N islands.
2. World Hepatitis Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed each year on July 28 to raise awareness of viral hepatitis.
Key Points –
• Theme – “Bringing hepatitis care closer to you”.
• In 1967, Baruch Samuel Blumberg discovered the Hepatitis B virus.
AGREEMENTS:
1. Center of Excellence (CoE) for MSME
Why in news - National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed MoU with LG Electronics and Electronics Sector Skills Council of India to set up Centre of Excellence for MSME Sector.
SPORTS:
1. Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022
Why in news - Shuttler PV Sindhu (Previous choice - Neeraj Chopra) will be the team India Flagbearer at the CWG 2022 opening ceremony in Birmingham.
Key Points –
• A total of 215 athletes will represent India in 15 disciplines at the CWG 2022.
• Highest representation - Haryana (39 athletes), Punjab (26) and Tamil Nadu (17).
• CWG mascot - Perry the Bull.
2. 69th Senior National Kabaddi Championship
Why in news - Indian Railways won the championship by defeating Maharashtra 38-21 in the final.
Key Points –
• Venue - Charkhi Dadri, Haryana.
• It was Indian Railways 4th consecutive title.
3. Swiss Open 2022
Why in news - Norway’s Casper Ruud has won the Swiss Open Tennis Tournament 2022.
Key Points –
• He defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final.
• Venue - Gstaad, Switzerland.
BIHAR:
1. State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) Meeting
Why in news – The 81st SLBC meeting held in Patna on July 27, 2022.
Key Points –
• Banks in Bihar have achieved 99.59% of their annual credit plan (ACP) for the last fiscal 2021-22.
• The ACP for 2021-22 was ₹1,61,500 crore, against which the credit disbursement was ₹1,60,837 crore.
• ACP target for 2022-23 – Rs 2,04,145 crores. (MSMEs share – Rs 70,000 crores)
• Credit Deposit (CD) ratio rose to 52.96%. (national average – 75%).
• NPA – 11.30% (March 2022).
2. Bissaua Zamindari Dam
Why in news – The scheme of widening and strengthening of Bissaua zamindari dam has been approved.
Key Points –
• The dam is located at the confluence of rivers Ganga and Baya in the Begusarai district.
• The width of the top of the dam between km 11.925 to km 12.150 (i.e., 225m) will be increased from 3 m to 6 m.
• Country side slope will be increased from 1:1 to 3:1.
3. Power Situation in Bihar
Why in news – Art and Culture minister Alok Ranjan said that Bihar has achieved a historical feat in power generation.
Key Points –
• Number of power stations – 1200 (in 2022), 300 (in 2004-05).
• Electricity consumers – 179.65 lakh (in 2022), 38 lakhs (in 2012).
• Under “Saat Nischay - 2”, the government aims to provide irrigation to every field by 2025.
POINTERS:
• Which company has become the new title sponsor of BCCI - MasterCard.
• India's first all-women cooperative bank will be set up in which state - Rajasthan.
• ECGC has launched which scheme to provide export credit risk insurance cover of up to 90% to small exporters - Export Credit Insurance for Banks Whole Turnover Packaging Credit and Post Shipment (ECIB- WTPC & PS).
• Prasar Bharati has signed MoU with which IIT to develop next generation broadcasting solutions - IIT Kanpur.
• Which ministry is organizing the "Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya”, Power @2047 -Ministry of Power.
• Which state has launched the 'Smart e-Beat' system for the police - Haryana.
• Which Indian Olympic gold medalist has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games 2022 due groin injury - Neeraj Chopra.
• All India Postal Weightlifting and Power Lifting Competition began in which city – Jaipur.
• 6th National Games will be organized in which state – Gujarat.
• Who has been appointed as the interim CEO of National Land Management Corporation - Sanjay Kumar Jain.