Weekly Updated Current Affairs 10-16-Aug-2021
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WEEKLY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR WEEK 33/52(10-16 AUG) (2021 Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes first Indian PM to Chair a UNSC Debate Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi chaired the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate on August 09, 2021 via video conferencing. With this, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to chair a UNSC open debate. It must be remembered that India has assumed the Presidency of the UNSC for August 2021, taking over from France. The theme of the high-level open debate was ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’. During the debate, PM Modi also underlined five principles that need to be followed in terms of maritime trade and security, which included: free maritime trade sans barriers, peaceful settlement of maritime disputes, combating maritime threats, encouraging responsible maritime connectivity and preserving maritime environment and resources India will organize two more meetings during its presidency, on peacekeeping and counterterrorism. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attends 8th SCO Meeting of Ministers of Justice The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which concluded on August 06, 2021. The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Prof SP Singh Baghel also attended the meeting. During the virtual event, Rijiju highlighted the initiatives taken by the Government of India for providing affordable and easy access to justice for all. The three days’ meeting was hosted by Tajikistan, and chaired by Tajikistan’s Justice Minister, MK Ashuriyon. Tthe Ministers of (Law and) Justice and senior officials and experts from the Ministries of Law & Justice of ‘India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan’ participated in the meeting. 101 member Indian Army contingent to participate in International Army Games 2021 in Russia The seventh edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021. The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in 2021 Games. From India, 101 members of the Indian Army will participate in the International Army Games, which is organised each year by the Russian Ministry of Defence, since 2015. The Indian contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition (ASMC), Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games. Over 280 teams from 42 countries will compete in the game to show their combat skills, professionalism and determination to win. The International Army Games, also referred to as ‘War Olympics’, is an international military sports event, which aims to strengthen military-to-military cooperation between countries and trust between the participating nations.. In 2019, India had also co-hosted the games for the first time in Jaisalmer and had stood first in Army Scouts Master Competition. ADB approves USD 300 million additional loan for rural roads projects in Maharashtra The Manila-based Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project for upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets. The additional financing will be used for improving an additional 1,100 rural roads and 230 bridges for a total length of 2,900 km in 34 districts of the state. Plot-1441, Opp. IOCL Petrol Pump, CRP Square, Bhubaneswar-751015 Ph. :8093556677, 9040456677, Web :www.vanik.org, E-mail : [email protected] 1 WEEKLY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR WEEK 33/52(10-16 AUG) (2021 The project was approved in August 2019, for improving and maintaining the condition and safety of 2,100 kilometres (km) of rural roads across Maharashtra. Centre Approves 3-year extension for Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of National Commission for Women The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). She will serve for another three years term with effect from August 07, 2021, or till the age of 65 years or until further orders whichever is the earliest. The 57-year-old Sharma first assumed the charge as Chairperson of NCW on August 7, 2018 Nagasaki Day: August 9 In 2021, the world is observing the 76th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing that took place on August 9, 1945. United States dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan and was codenamed “Fat Man” due to the design of the bomb as it had a wide, round shape. The atomic bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima (August 6) forced Japan to surrender, thus ending World War II. World Biofuel Day: 10 August The International Biofuel Day (World Biofuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to raise awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel sector. The Day is being observed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas since 2015. World Lion Day: 10 August World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year with the following objective: raise awareness of lion and the issues that the species faces in the wild. find ways to protect the big cat’s natural environment educate people who live near wild cats on the dangers and how to protect themselves The World Lion Day was launched in 2013 World Lion Day: 10 August World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year with the following objective: raise awareness of lion and the issues that the species faces in the wild. find ways to protect the big cat’s natural environment educate people who live near wild cats on the dangers and how to protect themselves The World Lion Day was launched in 2013. RBI raises limit for collateral free loans to SHG to Rs 20 lakhs The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit for collateral free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under the DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission) from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs. Commercial banks provide loans to SHG. The new directions from RBI to commercial banks for this type of loans is as under: For loans to SHGs up to Rs 10.00 lakh- no collateral and no margin will be charged. No lien should be marked against savings bank account of SHGs and no deposits should be insisted upon while sanctioning loans. For loans to SHGs above Rs 10 lakh and up to Rs 20 lakh– no collateral should be charged and no lien should be marked against savings bank account of SHGs. However, the entire loan (irrespective of the loan outstanding, even if it subsequently goes below Rs 10 lakh) would be eligible for coverage under Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU). Plot-1441, Opp. IOCL Petrol Pump, CRP Square, Bhubaneswar-751015 Ph. :8093556677, 9040456677, Web :www.vanik.org, E-mail : [email protected] 2 WEEKLY UPDATED CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR WEEK 33/52(10-16 AUG) (2021 RBI to impose monetary charges on banks if ATMs run out of cash from October 1 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of the ‘Scheme of Penalty for non- replenishment of ATMs’, as per which it will impose monetary penalties on ATMs/WLAs that run out of cash. The scheme shall come into effect from October, 01, 2021. Quantum of Penalty In the case where any of the ATM is cash-out for more than 10 hours in a month, a penalty of Rs. 10,000 per ATM will be levied. For white label ATMs, the penalty would be charged to the bank which is meeting the cash requirement of that particular white label ATM. RBI has directed all the banks/ White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to strengthen their systems/ mechanisms to monitor availability of cash in ATMs and ensure timely replenishment to avoid cash- outs and hence monetary penalty. PM Modi launches Ujjwala 2.0 to provide free LPG connections On August 10, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ujjwala 2.0, the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), via videoconferencing. After the formal launch, PM Modi distributed free LPG gas connections to 10 women virtually, at the event organised at Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh.. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath handed over the documents to the women on behalf of the PM Modi. Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional one crore LPG connection will be provided to low-income families who could not be covered under the first phase of PMUY. Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani launches eNagar mobile application and portal In Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched eNagar mobile application and portal, for providing online end to end citizen centric services. eNagar is a centralized solution to offer cost & time efficient, transparent and scalable web based citizen centric service and solution to the people of Gujarat. Gujarat Urban Development Mission will be the nodal agency for eNagar project. The eNagar will cover 10 modules with 52 services, such as Shops and Establishment, Registration of Marriage, Building Permission, Professional Tax, Hall booking ,Property tax, Estate Management, Fire & Emergency, Complaints and Grievance, Water & Drainage among other services, with online payment gateway facilities. The Nagar project will cover 170 locations including 162 municipalities and 8 Municipal Corporations. ITBP inducts women officers in combat role for first time For the first time, two women officers, Prakriti and Diksha, have been commissioned as combatised officers into the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which is responsible for guarding India-China LAC. The two women officers have been posted as Assistant Commandants in ITBP battalions, after completing their training at the ITBP Academy in Mussoorie.