- The first GSI survey of the Siachen
- In June 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier
- This event is of historical and geostrategic significance as it puts to rest all myths to the effect that Pakistan was in control of the glacier since the beginning
- June-August 2023 marks a very important event in the history of the exploration of the Siachen glacier...Read more
2. World can end AIDS by 2030, says UN agency
- The world can end AIDS — or at least achieve a considerable reduction in new infections — by 2030.
- United Nations agency UNAIDS said as it released its annual AIDS update, which found that new HIV infections had been cut by 59% since its peak in 1995 and the epidemic can be reined in by investing substantially in prevention and treatment...Read more
3. India’s overall exports in June 2023 were estimated at US$ 60.09 Billion
- Trade deficit improved by 28.26% from April to June 2023 to US$ 22.59 Bn from US$ 31.49 Bn in April to June 2022
- Merchandise Trade Deficit also improves by 7.9% at 57.6 Bn April-June 2023 as compared to USD 62.6 Bn in April-June 2022
- Electronic Goods export witnessed an impressive growth of 45.4 % and 47.1% in June 2023 and April-June 2023 respectively over the corresponding period last year...Read more
4. LPU Ranks Ahead of 3 IITs in India
- The world-renowned ‘Young University Rankings-2023’ by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings system has placed Lovely Professional University in World’s Rank Band 251-300 among the universities created since 1973.
- Being ahead of three IITs including IIT Guwahati & Bhubaneswar (301-350) band; IIT Mandi (351-400) band LPU has once again created a benchmark in global education...Read more
5. Shri Bhupender Yadav leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, organized a mangrove plantation program at Kovalam Panchayat in Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu.
- Bhupender Yadav led the plantation drive as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes scheme of the Government of India.
- The plantation drive is the part of ongoing "Hariyali Mahotsav" with a focus on Mangroves...Read more
6. Japan's Epsilon rocket engine explodes during a test
- The incident took place about one minute after the ground test for the second-stage engine began.
- In the latest blow to Japan's space agency, a rocket engine on Friday exploded during a test
- As per the Kyodo News Agency, no one was injured in the explosion.
- The incident took place about one minute after the ground test for the second-stage engine began...Read more
7. INS SUNAYNA PARTICIPATES IN CMF EX 'OP SOUTHERN READINESS - 2023
- INS Sunayna was at Seychelles from 10-12 Jul 23 to participate in Op Southern Readiness 2023 conducted by Combined Maritime Forces(CMF).
- The visit was aimed at strengthening multilateral ties and enhancing cooperation through the CMF exercise which is a multinational initiative aimed at enhancing maritime security and countering piracy to ensure safety and freedom of navigation in the region...Read more
8. Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launches ‘NMACC Bachpan'
- The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre will present ‘NMACC BACHPAN’, a special celebration designed for children between the ages of 2-14 years from July 20.
- ‘NMACC BACHPAN’ takes its inspiration from the learning and creativity of the growing up years, a release said, adding that the celebration is in line with NMACC founder Nita Ambani’s vision of promoting and preserving art and culture...Read more
9. Chandrayaan-3, India’s third moon mission, successfully launched
- India’s third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully launched as the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 with the satellite onboard took off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is India’s attempt to do a soft landing on the lunar surface for the second time having failed in 2019 with the Chandrayaan-2 mission...Read more
10. DBS named the world's best bank for corporate responsibility by Euromoney
- DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, has been named the World's Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
- DBS was also recognized as Asia's Best Bank for Wealth Management for a second consecutive year.
- The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are widely regarded as one of the most esteemed accolades in the global banking industry...Read more
