Science & Technology
1. ISRO launched India’s first solar mission Aditya-L1 successfully
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India's first solar observatory mission named Aditya L1 from Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota.
- It was launched from the PSLV C57 rocket.
- In Aditya L1, L1 refers to Lagrange Point 1.
- Aim: To study the Solar upper atmospheric (chromosphere and corona) dynamics
- As per the reports, it will take 125 days (approx 4 months) to reach designated point L1 to study the Sun's mysteries.
Honours & Awards
2. India's Dr. R Ravi Kannan wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023
- The Assam-based surgical oncologist Dr. R Ravi Kannan has won the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 for his revolutionizing cancer treatment in Assam.
- He worked at the Cancer Institute in Chennai before he moved to Silchar in 2007 to join the Cachar Cancer Hospital.
- The Magsaysay Award was established in 1957 to reward individuals for integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism in democratic societies.
National & International Appointments
3. Indian-origin economist Shanmugaratnam wins Singapore Presidential election
- Indian-origin Economist and Former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has won the presidential election of Singapore.
- He won over 70% of votes in the country's first contested presidential polls since 2011.
- He had served as Singapore's Deputy prime minister from 2011 to 2019.
- He has also worked in the public sector and held ministerial positions.
- He will be Singapore's third Indian-origin President after Sellapan Ramanathan and Chengara Veetil Devan Nair.
National Affairs
4. Govt forms high-level committee to examine One nation, One election
- The Government of India has constituted an eight-member high-level committee to examine One Nation, One Election.
- Former President Ram Nath Kovind has been appointed as Chairman of the committee.
- Other members: HM Amit Shah, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Former Rajya Sabha member Ghulam Nabi Azad, Former Chairman 15th Finance Commission N.K. Singh and others
- Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will attend the meetings of the committee as special invitee.
Sports
5. Neeraj Chopra finished second in men's javelin at Zurich Diamond League
- India's Javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra finished second with a final round throw of 85.71 m in the men's javelin event of the Diamond League Meeting at Zurich.
- He finished behind Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, who had won a bronze in the World Championships.
- He is also the reigning Olympic champion, producing three legal throws of 80.79m, 85.22m, and 85.71m.
- He has been qualified for the Diamond League finals to be held on the 17th of September in Eugene, USA.
International Affairs
6. PM Modi will visit to Jakarta, Indonesia
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit to Jakarta, Indonesia on 06-07 September 2023 at the invitation of H.E. Joko Widodo (President of the Republic of Indonesia).
- During his visit, PM Modi will attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit being hosted by Indonesia as current Chair of ASEAN.
- The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
Honours & Awards
7. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das ranked top central banker globally
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been ranked as the top central banker globally by US-based Global Finance magazine.
- He has been rated 'A+' in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.
- He has been placed at the top of the list of three central bank governors who have been rated A+.
- Grades are based on a scale from A to F for success in inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability, and interest rate management.
International Affairs
8. US State Georgia officially declares October as 'Hindu Heritage Month'
- In an official proclamation, Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp has declared October as 'Hindu Heritage' month.
- Aim: To celebrate Hindu heritage by emphasizing its rich culture and the diverse spiritual traditions that originate from India
- Hindu Heritage Month (HHM) serves as a worldwide endeavor with the objective of spotlighting Hinduism as a longstanding tradition.
- Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world.
National & International Appointments
9. R Madhavan Nominated as President of FTII Pune
- Renowned actor R Madhavan has been nominated as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
- Additionally, he will serve as the Chairman of the governing council of FTII.
- Madhavan’s nomination follows the recent success of his film, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,’ which earned national recognition.
- The film secured the prestigious Best Feature Film award during the 69th National Film Awards.
National Affairs
10. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Utkela Airport in Odisha
- Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has inaugurated Utkela Airport in Odisha.
- It has been developed as a regional airport under the UDAN scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India at a cost of Rs 31.07 crore.
- It has a runway of length 917 metre (2,995 ft) with a width of 30 metre.
- With the addition of Utkela Airport, Odisha will now have five airports.
- IndiaOne, will be running the flights on this route from 31 August onwards.
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