7.3% of Indians owned digital currency in 2021, 7th highest in world: UN

7.3% of Indians owned digital currency in 2021, 7th highest in world: UN

The UN trade and development body UNCTAD said that in 2021, developing countries accounted for 15 of the top 20 economies when it comes to the share of the population that owns cryptocurrencies.Ukraine topped the list with 12.7 per cent, followed by Russia (11.9 per cent), Venezuela (10.3 per cent), Singapore (9.4 per cent), Kenya (8.5 per cent) and the US (8.3 per cent).In India, 7.3 per cent of the population owned digital currency in 2021, ranking seventh in the list of top 20 global economies for digital currency ownership as share of population.
SPARK: New Virtual Space Museum Launched By ISRO

SPARK: New Virtual Space Museum Launched By ISRO

While the country is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' marking the 75th year of Independence, the Indian Space Research Organisation has come up with an innovative idea of showcasing digital content regarding various ISRO missions in an interactive manner.The virtual space museum 'SPARK' was launched by ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Wednesday for public use.
International Youth Day 2022

International Youth Day 2022

Every year, International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 to mark the contribution of today's youth to the development of society. This year's theme for International Youth Day 2022 is “Intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages.”
ECI hosts virtual Asian Regional Forum

ECI hosts virtual Asian Regional Forum

The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted a virtual meet of the ‘Asian Regional Forum’ on the theme “Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative” at Nirvachan Sadan. The Regional Forum meet was a precursor to the “Summit for Electoral Democracy'' to be hosted by the National Electoral Institute of Mexico in the coming month.
Isro successfully tests Gaganyaan Low Altitude Escape Motor

Isro successfully tests Gaganyaan Low Altitude Escape Motor

In another important milestone in the Gaganyaan project, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out the test-firing of the Low Altitude Escape Motor (LEM) of Crew Escape System, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.The LEM is a distinctive special purpose solid rocket motor with four reverse flow nozzles and generates a maximum sea level thrust of 842 kN (nominal) with a burn time of 5.98 seconds (nominal).
International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated every year on 9th of August to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of the indigenous communities around the globe.This year, the theme for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is ‘The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge.
New zoonotic virus in eastern provinces of China

New zoonotic virus in eastern provinces of China

As the world is recovering from the novel coronavirus pandemic, a zoonotic virus has been discovered in two eastern provinces of China.The new type of Henipavirus is also called Langya Henipavirus or the LayV. As per media reports, it has infected thirty-five persons in Shandong and Henan provinces of China, so far. Many had symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and a cough.
UN to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine nuclear crisis

UN to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine nuclear crisis

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the crisis at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex. Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of having bombed over the power plant.Bombings on 9th August night left at least 14 people dead in southeastern Ukraine near the power plant, the largest in Europe.
National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks

National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Conference of Rural Cooperative Banks organized by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB) in New Delhi. The short-term cooperative credit structure in India comprises 34 State Cooperative Banks, 351 District Central Cooperative Banks, and 96 thousand 575 PACS.
Microsoft joins the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Microsoft joins the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) which is an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. The world’s second-largest technology firm intends to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year.
World Biofuel Day 2022

World Biofuel Day 2022

World Biofuel Day is celebrated annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels, which are produced from animal waste, algae, and industrial and agricultural waste. Biofuels, unlike fossil fuels, are produced in a short amount of time and are liquid or gaseous. They are environment friendly, sustainable, renewable and biodegradable.
Nagasaki Day 2022

Nagasaki Day 2022

Every year, August 9 is observed as the black day of Japan or Nagasaki Day. It marks the day when the US military dropped an atomic bomb named Fat Man on the city of Nagasaki. It was the second city that was bombed in Japan after Hiroshima.
Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables inaugurated

Indo-Israel Center of Excellence for Vegetables inaugurated

Three Centers of Excellence have been established in Karnataka under the Indo-Israel Agricultural Project. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar and Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa jointly inaugurated it.Under Government to Government cooperation 29 Centers of Excellence are to be set up in 12 states in India. Out of these, three Centers were launched virtually in Karnataka.
Google Launches “India Ki Udaan” Project To Mark 75 Years Of Independence

Google Launches “India Ki Udaan” Project To Mark 75 Years Of Independence

Capturing the milestones India has achieved in its journey of 75 years since Independence, software giant Google unveiled a vibrant online project drawing from rich archives and featuring artistic illustrations to tell the story of the country.Named ‘India ki Udaan’, the project executed by Google Arts & Culture celebrates the country’s achievements and is themed on the unwavering and undying spirit of India over these past 75 years”.
12th edition of Defence Expo to be held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar

12th edition of Defence Expo to be held in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar

The Ministry of Defence announced that the 12th edition of the Defence Expo, India's flagship exhibition on Land, Naval and Homeland Security systems, will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.The event will be held between October 18 and 22, 2022. The theme for this edition is 'Path to Pride' invoking nationalistic pride and encouraging citizens to partake in nation-building through establishing a capable indigenous Defence industry.
India begins cooperation with Combined Maritime Forces

India begins cooperation with Combined Maritime Forces

India formally commenced cooperation with the Bahrain-based multilateral partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Established in 2001, it was formed as a coalition of regional and international like-minded partners to counter the threat of international terrorism and uphold the international rules-based order.
SEBI constitutes 15-member committee to attract foreign investment

SEBI constitutes 15-member committee to attract foreign investment

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an expert group of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to boost overseas flows into the country. The FPI Advisory Committee (FAC) will be chaired by former Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian and consists of 14 other members representing foreign banks, stock exchanges depositories and RBI.
8th National handloom day 2022

8th National handloom day 2022

8th National handloom day was observed on 7th August. The day has special significance in the history of the freedom struggle in the country.The Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers.
PM Modi chairs 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog

PM Modi chairs 7th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the seventh meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.The Prime Minister said that every State played a crucial role according to its strength and contributed to India’s fight against Covid-19. He said, this led to India emerging as an example for the developing nations to look up to as a global leader.
China successfully launches pilot reusable spacecraft: Report

China successfully launches pilot reusable spacecraft: Report

China successfully launched a pilot reusable spacecraft with its Long March-2F carrier rocket, state media CCTV reported.The unidentified spacecraft, which was launched from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, will return to a planned landing site after operating in the orbit for some time to provide technical validations for reuses.
ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle – Azaadi SAT

ISRO to send Small Satellite Launch Vehicle – Azaadi SAT

The Indian Space Research Organization will send a small satellite launch vehicle on 07 August from Sriharikota. It is a three-stage vehicle with all solid propulsion stages. The mission is to launch Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-02, and a co-passenger satellite, 'Azaadi SAT', into low earth orbit. The 'Azaadi Satellite' is designed by 750 girl students of government schools in rural areas from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
World’s largest floating solar power plant in MP

World’s largest floating solar power plant in MP

The world’s largest floating solar power plant is going to be built at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.The Madhya Pradesh government signed a contract for the first phase of the world's largest Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project. In the first phase of the 600 MW project, contracts of 278 MW capacities will be signed.
13,92,265 electric vehicles presently running on roads in country

13,92,265 electric vehicles presently running on roads in country

The Government has said that 13 lakh 92 thousand 265 Electric Vehicles are presently running on the roads in the country. These include over five lakh 44 thousand Two Wheelers, over 7 lakh 93 thousand Three Wheelers and over fifty four thousand Four wheelers as per the Vehicle Category. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Krishan Pal Gurjar informed this.
South Korea’s first Moon orbiter ‘Danuri’ launched into space

South Korea’s first Moon orbiter ‘Danuri’ launched into space

South Korea has joined the race to the Moon with the launch of its first lunar orbiter by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX.Danuri – meaning “enjoy the Moon” – was carried on a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX. It aims to enter the Moon’s orbit in December. 
LIC ranked 98th in Fortune 500 list

LIC ranked 98th in Fortune 500 list

Recently-listed Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has broken into the latest Fortune Global 500 list, while Reliance Industries has jumped 51 places.LIC with revenue of USD 97.26 billion and a profit of USD 553.8 million, was ranked 98th on the just released Fortune 500 list. Reliance Industries jumped 51 places to 104 on the 2022 list.
Sebi restructures market data advisory committee

Sebi restructures market data advisory committee

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to securities market data access and privacy.The market data advisory committee will now have 20 members. Earlier, the committee had 21 members. The committee is chaired by S Sahoo
India’s Trade Deficit Triples to Record $31 Billion in July

India’s Trade Deficit Triples to Record $31 Billion in July

Exports dipped, though marginally, for the first time in 17 months in July, while trade deficit tripled to a record USD 31 billion fuelled by over 70 per cent rise in crude oil imports. The July 2022 exports at USD 35.24 billion showed a decline of by 0.76 per cent on annual basis. The country’s merchandise exports stood at USD 35.51 billion in July 2021.
West Bengal to carve out seven new districts

West Bengal to carve out seven new districts

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state will soon carve out seven new districts. With this the total number of districts in West Bengal will be 30.The seven new districts will be Sunderban, Ichhemati, Ranaghat, Bishnupur, Jangipur, and Behrampur. One more district will be named from the Basirhat region.
World Breastfeeding Week 2022

World Breastfeeding Week 2022

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration which is held every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries.It is organized by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.
“Pitch Black” Exercise In Australia

“Pitch Black” Exercise In Australia

India will be part of a mega air combat exercise in Australia this month that is set to witness the participation of around 100 aircraft and 2,500 military personnel from 17 countries. The exercise is scheduled to take place from August 19 to September 6.
Centre forms task force to monitor monkey pox virus situation

Centre forms task force to monitor monkey pox virus situation

The Central Government has constituted a task force in the wake of monkeypox cases in India to monitor and provide guidance on the expansion of diagnostic facilities and to explore vaccination for the infection in the country.The decision was taken during a meeting attended by senior officials recently. The team will be headed by Dr. V.K. Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog.
Max Verstappen wins F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2022

Max Verstappen wins F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2022

Max Verstappen (Red Bull, Netherlands) has won the Formula One F1 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix 2022. This is his overall 28th race win and the 10th win of the 2022 season. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes, Great Britain) stood second and George Russell (Mercedes, Britain) came third.
Myanmar extends emergency by 6 months

Myanmar extends emergency by 6 months

The Military govt of Myanmar has extended the state of emergency by 6 months till February 2023. Head of the military government General Min Aung Hlaing said that elections could be held only when the country was ‘stable and peaceful’.
Karnataka CM Bommai announces new schemes

Karnataka CM Bommai announces new schemes

The Chief Minister announced also the launch of the Babu Jagjivan Ram Self- Employment Scheme for the youth. It envisages to provide self-employment benefit for 100 youth in each Assembly constituency. Under the ‘Viveka’ scheme, 8,000 new classrooms would be constructed. To save cows from slaughter, the State government has launched ‘Punyakoti’ cow adoption scheme with public participation. Announcing the ‘Vidya Nidhi’ scholarship extended to students from weavers’ community too, Bommai said it would benefit about 10,000-12,000 children. ‘Shtree Samarthya’ Yojane would provide Rs 1.50 lakh as grant for each Women’s Self-Help Group and provide it with latest training in skills and marketing. ‘Swami Vivekananda Yuvashakthi Sanghas’ would be opened in 28,000 villages of the State and the youth would be provided with financial assistance and skills training to get self-employed.
Sakurajima Volcano Eruption in Japan

Sakurajima Volcano Eruption in Japan

Sakurajima volcano, located on the Japanese island of Kyushu, erupted in the wee hours of 31 July, spewing rocks and ash around. While there aren’t any casualties reported so far, the eruption has prompted evacuations in the region.
Indus International School introduces teaching robot – Eagle

Indus International School introduces teaching robot – Eagle

Indus International School has introduced the novel and first Teaching Robot in India, the ‘Eagle Robot’, developed by the school, as part of a collaborative learning model at its schools.21 Eagle Robots have been deployed across three of the Indus Schools, seven each in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune. Eagle Robot is highly interactive, makes the experience personalised along with emotion emulation through the digital face.