31 July 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 31st July
Important Current Affairs 31st July 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 31st July including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 31st July 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 31st July – National News
1. “Urea Gold” was introduced by PM Modi in Rajasthan.
◉ In Sikar, Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced “Urea Gold”—a new form of urea that is covered in sulfur.
◉ The price of a bag of urea, which costs Rs 266 in India, is Rs 800 in Pakistan, Rs 720 in Bangladesh, Rs 2,100 in China, and Rs 3,000 in the United States.
2. Dharmendra Pradhan releases the ULLAS mobile application.
◉ On the third anniversary of NEP, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the initiative’s logo, tagline, and mobile app under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) banner.
◉ The app acts as a digital entry point for students to engage with a variety of learning resources via the NCERT DIKSHA portal.
◉ The ULLAS effort is dedicated to advancing digital literacy, functional literacy, and job-related skills.
◉ The recently revealed logo and campaign tagline, “ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram,” represents the zeal and vigor with which the campaign is bringing education and knowledge to every part of the nation.
3. Gujarat will host the Semicon India 2023 convention, according to PM Modi.
◉ At Gujarat’s Mahatma Mandir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Semicon India 2023 summit.
◉ The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is hosting the three-day summit to highlight India’s semiconductor strategy and advancement in the industry.
◉ ‘Catalysing India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem’ is the conference’s theme.
◉ In order to produce talented engineers, the government has designated more than 300 educational institutions that will offer academic programs specifically tailored to the semiconductor industry.
4. Kerala will establish the first fisheries Atal Incubation Center in India.
◉ The first Atal Incubation Center (AIC) in fisheries will be established at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) with funding of 10 crore from NITI Aayog.
◉ The AIC program is a component of the Atal Innovation Mission, which aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the nation’s numerous industries.
◉ The AIC will promote academic, industrial, and public sector partnerships to promote information sharing and the commercialization of research findings.
◉ Kufos will lead the “transformative project as its principal investigator” under the direction of Radhika Rajasree, professor and director of the Department of Fish Processing Technology.
5. Dal Lake will host Amazon India’s first floating store.
◉ Amazon India has announced plans to open its first-ever floating store in Srinagar’s renowned Dal Lake as part of its most recent point delivery campaign, “I Have Space.”
◉ The shop would be operating out of a houseboat and making daily delivery to customers in Srinagar.
◉ As part of the onboarding process, Murtaza Khan Kashi, the owner of the houseboat Selec Town, would deliver packages to customers each day at the entrance of their houseboats.
◉ As a result, deliveries to clients in Srinagar will be quicker and more dependable. Small companies will also benefit, and Amazon’s delivery network will be strengthened.
6. Bengaluru joins the World Cities Culture Forum as the first city in India.
◉ The World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), a global network of cities that shares research and information and examines the role of culture in future success, has welcomed Bengaluru as the first Indian city as a member.
◉ There are currently 40 cities in the network, located on six continents.
◉ Bengaluru joined the forum as the network’s 41st city, and it now spans six continents and 40 cities. Cities including New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai are represented in the forum.
◉ London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture & the Creative Industries Justine Simons OBE launched the international organization in 2012.
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International News
7. Bhutan reports that Rubella has been successfully eradicated.
◉ Bhutan has declared that rubella has been successfully eradicated.
◉ The World Health Organization applauded Bhutan’s efforts to combat this virulent disease that might have devastating effects.
◉ Bhutan’s health professionals have devoted countless hours to the fight against rubella, often known as German Measles, over the past 20 years.
◉ This contagious illness threatens those who contract it and seriously complicates pregnancy, leading to irreparable birth abnormalities in unborn children.
Banking
8. Launch of an Account by Razorpay Will Save Exporters Money on Bank Transfers
◉ The MoneySaver Export Account (MSEA), a new account for Indian exporters, has been introduced by payment and banking startup Razorpay.
◉ With the help of this solution, Indian exporters may now register a smart account in any nation of their choice and use the Razorpay platform to accept local payments via bank transfers.
◉ 160 nations can now send money to exporters via international bank transfers thanks to the project.
◉ This would be the first smart account in India to give exporters a 50% discount on foreign bank transfers, protecting them from exorbitant transfer fees, chargebacks, and unsuccessful payments.
Appointment
9. NS Vishwanathan has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of Axis Bank for a three-year tenure. This appointment has received clearance from the Reserve Bank of India.
◉ Vishwanathan joined the Reserve Bank of India in 1981 and served as the deputy governor until his retirement in March 2020, a career spanning nearly four decades at the central bank.
◉ He demonstrated broad knowledge of central banking while showcasing skill in a number of fields, including banking and non-banking regulation.
Awards
10. Tamil-Australian attorney Shankari Chandran has won a literary prize.
◉ The coveted Miles Franklin Literary Award, worth $60,000, has been given to Australian-Tamil lawyer Shankari Chandran for her book “Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens.”
◉ At a ceremony held at Sydney’s The Ovolo Hotel, the prize was presented.
◉ She was in continual conversation with herself about where she belonged and the criteria for acceptance as she was growing up in suburban Canberra.
Sports
11. The elusive seven-wicket victory is first attained by Syazrul Ezat Idrus.
◉ Malaysia seamer In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Asia Regional Qualifier B competition, Syazrul Ezat Idrus made history by becoming the first player to achieve a seven-wicket haul against China in a Men’s T20 match.
◉ The 32-year-old bowler produced mind-blowing figures of 7/8 in his four overs, an accomplishment made all the more amazing by the fact that each of his seven victims was bowled.
◉ At Bayuemas Oval, his team posted a comfortable 8-wicket victory thanks to his outstanding performance with the ball.
◉ Peter Aho, a Nigerian, previously held the record after scoring 6/5 against Sierra Leone in 2021.
Important day
12. World Ranger Day is on July 31.
◉ Every year on July 31, World Ranger Day is observed as a special time to honor and express gratitude to the selfless men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting wildlife and conserving our priceless natural resources.
◉ These unsung warriors tirelessly struggle to safeguard some of the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems and imperiled species.
◉ 2023 Theme: 30 by 30
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