27 July 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 27th July
Important Current Affairs 27th July 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 27th July including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 27th July 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 27th July – National News
1. Ransomware ‘Akira’ alert from CERT-In
◉ ‘Akira’, a new Internet ransomware, has been alerted to by CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team).
◉ Computer systems running Linux and Windows are the targets of this malware.
◉ Akira, a recently discovered ransomware campaign, is reportedly operational online. In order to coerce the victim into paying the ransom, this organization first takes the victim’s information, encrypts the data on their systems, and engages in double extortion.
◉ If the victim refuses to pay, they post the victim’s information on their blog on the dark web.
2. India and Argentina have signed an agreement to exchange young researchers.
◉ A bilateral exchange of young researchers and startups, notably in the fields of agriculture and biotechnology, has been agreed upon between India and Argentina.
◉ The two nations also agreed to hold in-depth discussions in the fields of science, technology, and biotechnology involving delegations from academia, research and development organizations, and industry.
◉ India is Argentina’s fourth-largest commercial partner; bilateral trade reached a record high of 6.4 billion US dollars in 2022, growing at a rate of 12% over 2021.
3. The center gives preliminary approval for the construction of 21 new airports.
◉ The creation of 21 additional Greenfield airports across the nation has received official approval.
These airports will be built across the nation in order to improve accessibility and connectivity for air travel.
◉ 11 Greenfield airports are now open for business. These include Sindhudurg, Kushinagar, Itanagar, Mopa, and Shivamogga. They also include Durgapur, Shirdi, Kannur, Pakyong, Kalaburagi, and Orvakal (Kurnool).
◉ Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh are other states with permitted airports.
4. UDAN flights have carried more than 123 lakh passengers since they began, according to the government.
◉ Since the program’s start, Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) aircraft have carried more than 123 lakh domestic passengers, according to a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha from the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen. V. K. Singh (Retd).
◉ With improved aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in Tier II and Tier III cities, the initiative was launched in October 2016 with the aim of achieving the objectives of the average person.
◉ 148 airports, including nine heliports and two water aerodromes, have been developed or put into operation under UDAN as of this writing.
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Banking
5. The top lender to public sector companies in FY23 was Canara Bank.
◉ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament that during the fiscal year 2022–2023, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) issued loans of Rs. 4.12 trillion to state-backed enterprises and public sector undertakings. Canara Bank was the largest lender to public sector companies during that time.
◉ With 187,813 crore, Canara Bank lead the industry in lending to government-backed enterprises in 2022–23 during the just-ended fiscal year.
◉ Punjab National Bank (70,142.5 crores), State Bank of India (66,523.2 crores), Bank of India (25,147 crores), Bank of Baroda (15,706 crores), Union Bank of India (12,584.8 crores), Bank of Maharashtra (10,822.7 crores), Indian Bank (9,021 crores), Indian Overseas Bank (7,490 crores), Central Bank of India (3,949 crores), UCO Bank (2,939.4 crores), and Punjab and Sind Bank ( ₹87.7 crores).
6. The IMF updates its FY24 GDP growth prediction for India to 6.1%.
◉ The IMF has increased its estimate of India’s economic growth for FY24 by 20 basis points to 6.1 percent.
◉ According to World Economic Outlook, India’s economy would grow at a rate of 6.1 percent in 2023, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than forecast in April 2023.
◉ The majority of experts predict that the Indian economy would expand by 6% to 6.5 % in FY24.
7. The government accepts 8.15% interest on deposits made to the Employees Provident Fund.
◉ The interest rate for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts for the fiscal year 2022–2023 has been approved by the government.
◉ According to a circular from the retirement organization Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), the reported interest rate is 8.15 percent.
◉ The EPFO has instructed all filing offices to credit the interest on EPF for the fiscal year 2022–2023 at a rate of 8.15 percent to each member’s account.
Appointment
8. Tenzing Yangki is appointed as Arunachal Pradesh’s first female IPS officer.
◉ Tenzing Yangki passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2022, making her the first female IPS officer from Arunachal Pradesh.
◉ Tenzin Yangki became the first female IPS officer from Arunachal Pradesh after achieving rank 545.
◉ Yangki had previously passed the 2017 test administered by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
◉ The first IPS officer from Arunachal Pradesh was Robin Hibu. In 1993, he joined as an IPS officer.
◉ The state is proud of the 11 IPS officials who joined the service later and were elevated to the position of inspector general of police (IGP).
9. Phangnon Konyak became the first woman from Nagaland to chair the Rajya Sabha.
◉ The House was presided over by Phangnon Konyak, the first woman from Nagaland to serve in the Rajya Sabha.
◉ Phangnon Konyak was chosen as the first female vice-chairperson on the panel.
◉ She is also the second woman from the state to be elected to either the house of Parliament or the state assembly, and the first from Nagaland to be elected to the Rajya Sabha (April 2022).
◉ In an effort to advance gender equity, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar proposed four women (or 50% of the total) for the panel of vice chairs.
Defence
10. There will be an Air Force Day Parade and Flypast in Prayagraj.
◉ On October 8, 2023, the Indian Air Force will mark its 91st birthday.
◉ The Air Force Day parade and air show will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in keeping with the new custom of holding Air Force Day celebrations in various locations around the nation.
◉ The ceremonial march will take place at Air Force Station Bamrauli, while the air show will happen at Prayagraj’s scenic Sangam region, where the Ganga and Yamuna rivers meet.
◉ On September 30, an air show will take place close to Bhojtal Lake in Bhopal to kick off the celebrations for Air Force Day more than a week earlier.
Sports
11. Max Verstappen makes a move. GP Hungarian
◉ Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Hungarian Grand Prix with a dominant performance over Sergio Perez and Lando Norris.
◉ Lando Norris of McLaren finished second for the second consecutive race.
With the victory, the reigning double world champion secured his seventh straight triumph and Red ◉ Bull’s 12th consecutive triumph, breaking the previous record held by McLaren.
◉ Perez, a teammate, also increased his lead over Fernando Alonso, who came in third but had a poor ninth-place finish in Hungary.
12. At the ISSF World Championship in South Korea, India placed second in 2023
◉ At the just-completed ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships 2023 in Changwon, South Korea, India came in second place in terms of medals.
◉ The 17 medals won by Indian shooters included 6 Gold, 6 Silver, and 5 Bronze.
◉ 90 Indian shooters competed at the championships in the under-21 age group in pistol, rifle, and shotgun competitions for medals.
◉ Khelo India athletes won the majority of the medals. Seven Indians were successful in winning several medals.
Important day
13. National Refreshment Day is July 27, 2023.
◉ Every year on the fourth Thursday in July—July 27 this year—National Refreshment Day is marked.
◉ The day calls our attention to the important stress-relieving activities we must engage in for mental clarity and physical well-being.
◉ Traveler Beers established National Refreshment Day in 2015 for the first time. The American business began operations in 2012.
◉ In order to give the American beer landscape a contemporary feel and appearance, the founders aimed to combine American and European shandy flavors.
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