21 July 2023 Current Affairs

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Current Affairs & GK 2023
Current Affairs play an important role in each competitive exam. A good number of questions are asked from Current Affairs in SSC, Bank & Railways.

We have compiled important current affairs for the july 2023 months important question. Students can  can easily read all the important current affairs in one place.

21 July 2023 Current Affairs in English

  1. DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.

He was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2018 for his successful service and also holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.

He has commanded all classes of ICG ships namely; ICGS Samarth, ICGS Vijit, ICGS Sucheta Kriplani, ICGS Ahalyabai, and ICGS C-03, two Coast Guard bases of the forward area in Gujarat – Okha & Vadinar.

2. Nivruti Rai appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Invest India

Nivruti Rai joined as the Managing Director & CEO of Invest India on July 2023.

She has received a special award called the “Nari Shakti Puraskar” for her outstanding achievements in the field of technology.

The Board of Invest India is chaired by Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, DPIIT.

Invest India is well acknowledged for its contributions and instrumental role in executing the Government’s flagship initiatives like Make in India, Startup India.

3. India to host ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines

India would host the ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines in New Delhi 

In this conference, 10 ASEAN countries including Cambodia, and Vietnam will participate in it.

Aims: To strengthen the platform between India and ASEAN countries to share their best practices and draw a roadmap for future cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicines.

AYUSH has the potential for expansion of ‘Act East Policy’ in traditional systems of medicine.

4. President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’

President of India, Droupadi Murmu would inaugurate the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’, to be held on 5th – 6th August 2023 in New Delhi.
Aims: To facilitate the formulation of action-oriented policies for the development of Model Libraries in India, right down to the village and community levels

The launch of a crowd-sourced Directory of Libraries, the signing of a Tripartite MoU between 3 libraries, and the release of Cursive Writing Books in the 22 vernacular languages.

5. Regional Office of Universal Postal Union gets inaugurated in New Delhi

Devusinh Chauhan and Masahiko Metoki inaugurated the Regional Office of UPU in New Delhi.

India would undertake UPU’s technical assistance activities in the South Asia region.

India announced a contribution of USD 2,00,000 for four years towards the UPU’s Development and Technical Assistance activities.

Aims: To support capacity building, infrastructure development, and other essential activities to strengthen the postal sector in the region.

6. Harmehar, Sanjana win silver in skeet mixed team at ISSF Junior World.

Harmehar Singh Lally and Sanjana Sood won a silver medal in the skeet mixed team event at ISSF Junior World Championships, in Korea.

Indian duo lost their match with the Italian duo of Andrea Galardini and Sara Bongini.

China is at the top with six gold, eight silver, and four bronze medals.

India stayed in second place on the medals table with four gold, four silver and three bronze medals.

Italy is in the third spot with two gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

7. Culture Ministry and Indian Navy sign an MoU to revive shipbuilding method

To revive the ‘stitched shipbuilding method’, the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy signed an MoU. 

Aims: To revive the maritime memory and instill a sense of pride in India’s rich maritime heritage among its citizens and to promote cultural memories among the Indian Ocean littoral countries.

Construction: By stitching wooden planks together rather than using nails, offered flexibility and durability, making them less susceptible to damage from shoals and sandbars.

8. Union Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurates International Symposium

Parshottam Rupala, UM of Fisheries,(AH&D)  inaugurated an International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at NDDB, Anand under the Agriculture Working Group of G20.

Aims: To promote insightful discussions and collaborations to ensure a more efficient and sustainable future for the global livestock sector.

“Vasudaiva Kutumbakam” is the signature theme of India’s G20 Presidency.

9. Meta collaborates with Microsoft to launch Llama 2 AI language model

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, the company is partnering with Microsoft to introduce AI large language model’s next generation and make technology known as Llama 2. 

It will be available for research and commercial use, enabling developers and businesses to hold the next generation of generative AI tools.

Meta had already released the first iteration of Llama(Large Language Model Meta)  in February 2023. 

10. RBI cancels banking license of United India Co-operative Bank Bijnor

The license of United India Co-operative Bank Limited, Bijnor has been revoked by the Reserve Bank of India.

The bank is not allowed to continue its banking operations, which include taking deposits and returning deposits.

Result: The bank will stop functioning, and all depositors will be eligible to receive up to Rs 5 lakh as a deposit insurance claim from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.

11. Cognizant, Max Life Insurance to launch innovation and development centre

Cognizant Technology Solutions in collaboration with Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd launched an innovation and development centre in Chennai. 

Aims: To drive product innovations, enhance customer experiences, and lead operational excellence for Max Life.

Cognizant will use expertise in consulting and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud transformation to further enhance the digital experience for customers, as per a release.

12. Indian Team won bronze medal at Asian Surfing Championship 2023

At the Asian Surfing Championship 2023 held in Maldives, the Indian Surf Team earned the bronze medal.

In this championship, 18 countries from Asia participated.

The Surfing Federation of India sent a team consisting of 4 senior male surfers and 2 surfers in the Under 18 category.5 out of the 6 surfers representing India were from Tamil Nadu.

Arun Vasu: The President of the Surfing Federation of India

13. Indian Building Surpasses Pentagon To Become World’s Largest Office

Surat Diamond Bourse, a building in Surat has surpassed the Pentagon (headquarters of the US Army) to become the world’s largest office.

Surat is known as the world’s diamond capital, where 90% of the precious stones are cut.

Diamond Bourse was designed by Delhi-based Morphogenesis and is based on the concept of Panchtatva, the five elements of nature – water, fire, air, earth, and sky.

The building will be officially inaugurated by Narendra Modi in November 2023.

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