6 July 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 6th July
Important Current Affairs 6th July 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 6th July including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 6th July 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 6th July – National News
1. Nitin Gadkari dedicates and begins construction on the 11 highway project.
◉ In Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, the foundation stone was laid for 11 national highway (NH) projects totaling $5600 crore by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
◉ The event marked the beginning of four NH projects totaling 219 km in length and $3,775 crore in cost. The National Highway 48 segment between Kishangarh and Gulbapura will be 6-laned as part of a project to support the social and economic growth of the Ajmer and Bhilwara districts.
◉ Additionally, the Gulabpura to Chittorgarh portion would be 6-laned, improving communication between the Bhilwara and Chittorgarh districts and the Udaipur, Jaipur, and Kota regions.
2. The Rajasthan government wants to introduce a bill to stop paper leaks.
◉ The Rajasthan government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming assembly session to take tough action against the leakage of recruitment exam papers.
◉ Eliminating unethical practices and establishing a level playing field for all prospective candidates are the goals.
◉ The proposed legislation would increase the penalty for similar offenses from ten years to life in prison.
◉ The choice was made in response to growing worries about paper leaks and instances of dishonesty during government hiring processes.
◉ The proposed bill aims to combat the pervasive problem of paper leaks in hiring examinations. The government wants to create terror in individuals who engage in such criminal acts, thus it has increased the maximum penalty to life in jail.
3. Joshimath has six seismogram towers installed to track land sinking
◉ Six seismogram towers have recently been built at Joshimath by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS), which is part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, to track land subsidence and create a reliable solution.
◉ These towers will make it easier to gather information for research to determine if the region’s hydrological changes are due to human activity or natural occurrences.
◉ The work will assist in creating seismic micro-zonation maps, which are crucial for urban planning since they aid in earthquake effect prediction. After that, Joshimath’s surrounding Chamoli region will have its own architectural design code for new construction.
◉ Additionally, it will support long-term planning for the safe development of seismically active areas in the Himalayan region.
4. In Lucknow, monkey forests will grow.
◉ In order to support the primate population and lessen friction between humans and primates, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to establish specialized monkey forests in Lucknow.
◉ The intended annual planter campaign for the simian population will result in the creation of a few designated “monkey forests” (Vanar Vans) in the state capital.
◉ The nagar nigam, forest, and rural development agencies will produce these Vanar Vans in three categories.
◉ The project is anticipated to cost roughly 10 crore rupees and take a year to finish.
5. The UP government will launch its Road Safety Fortnight campaign on July 17.
◉ From July 17 to July 31, the Uttar Pradesh government will run a campaign as part of Road Safety Fortnight.
◉ The campaign aims to lessen traffic accidents and increase public understanding of traffic laws.
◉ Employees at a department who arrive at the office on a two-wheeler during the 15-day campaign without wearing a helmet will be recorded absent from work and will not be allowed admission to the office.
◉ A 15-day action plan has also been created to organize the Road Safety Fortnight campaign, which will feature programs to inform people about the importance of driving safely.
6. HM established the nation’s first cooperatively administered Sainik School.
◉ Near Mehsana, the nation’s first cooperatively run Sainik School was officially opened by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
◉ In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the nation to establish 100 new Sainik Schools on a PPP model, this school has been established.
◉ The prominent cooperative Dudh Sagar Dairy will build the Sainik School at Boriyavi hamlet, 11 kilometers from Mehsana city, for a cost of 75 crores of rupees.
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International News
7. ‘Threads’ app to be released by Meta
◉ The parent company of the social media site Facebook, Meta Platforms, intends to release the text-based chat program for Instagram, “Threads,” which will function as a microblogging platform.
◉ Users will be able to follow the profiles they follow on the photo-sharing platform and maintain their usernames by using Threads, Instagram’s text-based chat program.
◉ After Twitter announced a number of restrictions on the app, including the requirement to be verified in order to use TweetDeck, the software has now officially launched.
Appointment
8. Ajit Agarkar is appointed as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket Selection Committee.
◉ Ajit Agarkar, a former Indian cricketer, has been named by the Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee.
◉ The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprised of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, made the choice.
◉ Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath make up the current Senior Men’s Selection Committee.
◉ The former all-rounder for India played 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches in addition to 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20 Internationals in which he represented his nation.
Defence
9. At INS Dega, Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 commemorates its first birthday.
◉ The first anniversary of Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 (INAS 324) at INS Dega near Visakhapatnam was commemorated.
◉ The indigenous ALH Mk III helicopters are part of the Indian Naval Air Squadron 324 fleet.
“Nidruvith Dhrud Veeryvath” — “Faithful, Tenacious, Fearless” — is the crew’s slogan.
◉ Their deployment strengthens coastal security along the east coast and considerably improves marine surveillance capability.
◉ The airplane can also deliver vital medical support during emergencies thanks to the addition of transportable Medical ICUs.
Sports
10. Lallianzuala Chhangte is named the 2022–23 AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year.
◉ Lallianzuala Chhangte, a midfielder for the Indian football team, has been awarded the 2022–23 AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year.
◉ He prevailed against East Bengal’s Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh to win the prize.
◉ Manisha Kalyan, meanwhile, was named Women’s Footballer of the Year for the second year in a row.
◉ Clifford Miranda received the AIFF Men’s Coach of the Year award.
◉ Priya Parathi Valappil won the AIFF Women’s Coach of the Year award.
◉ The 2022–23 AIFF Men’s Emerging Footballer of the YearAcash Mishra
◉ Shilji Shaji, AIFF Women’s Emerging Footballer of the Year 2022–2023 Kalyan Chaubey, AIFF President
Important day
11. World Zoonoses Day is on July 6.
◉ Every year on July 6, the world commemorates the first zoonotic disease immunization as a historical turning point.
◉ Increasing public understanding of zoonotic illnesses and how they affect both human and animal health is the goal.
◉ This day is an important reminder of the connections between people and animals and the dangers posed by zoonotic illnesses including the West Nile virus, Ebola, and influenza. These illnesses, which are brought on by viruses, parasites, bacteria, and fungi, can cause major difficulties in both people and animals and occasionally even result in death.
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