NATIONAL:
1. CJI Successor
Why in news – CJI UU Lalit names Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud as 50th CJI.
Key Points –
• If approved by the government, He would have a tenure of 2 years as CJI.
• His father, Y V Chandrachud, served as the CJI for over 7 years.
2. Mahakaal Lok Project
Why in news – PM Modi inaugurated the 1st phase of the “Shri Mahakal Lok” corridor (900 m) in Ujjain (MP).
Key Points –
• It is among the 12 most revered jyotirlingas.
• Kalidasa’s Meghadutam (4th century) gives a description of the Mahakal temple.
• Mahakal is the only jyotirlinga facing the south (direction of death), while all the other jyotirlingas face east.
• As per the Surya Siddhanta, Ujjain is geographically situated at a spot where the zero meridian of longitude and the Tropic of Cancer intersect.
• In the 13th century, the temple complex was destroyed by Iltutmish.
• The present 5-storeyed structure was built by the Maratha general Ranoji Shinde in 1734.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Israel-Lebanon Deal
Why in news – Israel signed a deal with Lebanon to resolve maritime border dispute over Mediterranean waters.
Key Points –
• Aim - to settle Israel and Lebanon’s competing claims over offshore gas fields in the region.
• Israel and Lebanon do not have official diplomatic relations and the two countries remain technically at war.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. UN World Geospatial International Congress
Why in news – PM Modi addressed the 2nd geospatial congress via video message.
Key Points –
• Theme — Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind.
• Venue – Hyderabad.
• Being hosted by the Department of Science & Technology.
• Convened by the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management.
2. Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
Why in news – Nitin Gadkari inaugurated its 81st annual session in Lucknow.
Key Points –
• IRC is the apex body of highway engineers.
• It was set up in December 1934.
• UP is hosting the session for the 5th time.
REPORTS & INDICES:
1. Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report
Why in news – The latest demographic survey was released by the Union Home Ministry.
Key Points –
• Most child marriages (below 21 years) - West Bengal (54.9%), Jharkhand is 54.6%.
• National average - 29.5%.
2. Education 4.0 Report 2022
Why in news – It was jointly released by the WEF, UNICEF and YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India).
Key Points –
• It was published under Education 4.0 India initiative, launched in May 2020.
• India is the 2nd largest market for online education after the US.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. 24×7 Solar-Powered Village
Why in news – PM Modi declared Modhera village (GJ) as the country’s first fully solar-powered village.
Key Points –
• Modhera is famous for Sun temple built during the Chalukya.
SECURITY:
1. Manesar Anti-Terror 2022
Why in news – India hosted the Joint Anti-Terror Exercise (JATE) under SCO RATS at Manesar (HR).
Key Points –
• Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is an organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
• Hq - Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
2. Defence Self-Reliance
Why in news – A study on defence self-reliance was released by SIPRI.
Key Points –
• Top 3 – China (1st), Japan (2nd) and South Korea (3rd).
• India (4th), Pakistan (8th).
• India’s domestic arms companies provide only 16 per cent of its total procurement.
• It assessed the defence production of 12 countries in the Indo-Pacific.
• SIPRI - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Roger Binny
Why in news – Roger Binny is set to become the new BCCI chief.
Key Points –
• Jay Shah will continue as BCCI secretary.
• Rajeev Shukla to be vice-president.
AGREEMENTS:
1. India and Japan
Why in news – Both signed an MoU to develop scientific collaboration for Indian Ayurveda.
Key Points –
• It was signed between National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
SPORTS:
1. Water Sports Centre
Why in news – Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the centre in the Koldam Barmana, Bilaspur, HP.
Key Points –
• It is a joint initiative of Sports Authority of India (SAI) and NTPC.
• Aim - to train athletes in water sports like Rowing, Canoeing and Kayaking.
2. 37th National Games
Why in news – Goa would host the 37th edition of the National Games in October next 2023.
POINTERS:
• Who has has won the gold medal in "IBSF World Billiards Championship" in Kuala Lumpur - Pankaj Advani
• Where has India's first Green Technology Incubation Facility been opened - NIT Srinagar
• Which country will host the UNSC meeting on counter-terrorism recently - India
• In which state has hanging solar fencing been installed to protect elephants – Odisha
• Who has been appointed as its brand ambassador by Saudi Arabian company Omara Dates recently – Amitabh Bachchan (Actor).
• In which city did EAM S Jaishankar recently inaugurate the new Indian High Commission Chancery – Wellington
• Who has become the first athlete to win gold in Yogasana in the 36th National Games recently - Pooja Patel
• The Central Government and LIC have recently decided to sell their 60.72% stake in which bank - IDBI Bank
• By which year, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port – 2024
• Which company has received India's first micro-class drone type certification for an indigenously designed A200 drone from DGCA - Asteria Aerospace Limited