1. Indian American Sunita Viswanath honoured as Champions of Change by US White HouseIndian American woman Sunita Viswanath was honoured as Champions of Change by the White House of United States (US). She was among 12 other faith leaders who were awarded for their efforts in protecting environment and communities from the effects of climate change.
Sunita was selected for her work to encourage Hindus to take care of the environment. Sunita is co-founder and active board member of the 14-year-old front-line women's human rights organisation, Women for Afghan Women.
2. Union Cabinet approved setting up of Panagariya Committtee to classify Caste Census data, 2011
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to set up an expert group to classify the Caste names returned in the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011.
The expert group will be chaired Arvind Panagariya, Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog and will be serviced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Welfare.
As per the released SECC data on 3 July 2015, there are about 46 lakh Caste/Sub Caste names/ synonyms/surnames/ clan/gothra names. The caste census was the first since 1932.
The approval was given in lieu of the failure of the states in consolidating different categories and is in line with the one taken by the UPA government on 19 May 2011.
3. INS Astravahini decommissioned after 31 years of service
INS Astravahini, indigenously built Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (TLRV), was decommissioned after its 31 years service to the nation. The vessel had immensely contributed in the trials of indigenous torpedoes developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).
It was decommissioned at a ceremony presided over by Commodore K A Bopanna, Naval Officer-in-Charge ( Andhra Pradesh Division) at the Ship Building Centre, Andhra Pradesh.
4. White-Fi technology of Microsoft to boost Digital India Initiative
White-Fi technology or TV White Space Technology was in news in the second week of July 2015 as Microsoft announced plans to introduce this technology in India to providelast mile connectivity and give a boost to the Digital India initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to Microsoft, its technology can provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to the roughly one-billion Indians who don't have any net access and it plans to start with International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore campus.
5. India and World Bank signed Financing Agreement for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project
India and World Bank on 16 July 2015 signed Financing Agreement for assistance of 250 million US dollars for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. It is a loan for an implementation period of 5 years and Andhra Pradesh Government will be the implementing agency of project.
The Financing Agreement was signed by S Selvakumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in Union Government and Onno Ruhl, Country Director (India) of World Bank on behalf of the World Bank.
While, the Project Agreement was signed by Jagdish Chander Sharma, Principal Secretary, Land and Disaster Management on behalf of Government of Andhra Pradesh.
6. RBI permitted CBS-enabled Cooperative Banks to issue ATM cards in tie-up with a sponsor bank
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted Cooperative Banks with Core Banking Solution (CBS) to issue ATM cards/ATM-cum-debit cards in tie with a sponsor banks.
The decision was taken by the RBI in an attempt to move towards a less-cash economy and with an aim to inculcate the habit of using electronic payment channels among bank customers.
Further, these cooperative banks by virtue of being a sub-member of National Financial Switch (NFS) are required to fulfil the risk management requirements prescribed by the sponsor bank and meet expenses devolving on them under the agreement with the sponsor bank
7. Neeraj Kumar appointed chief security advisor for World T20
Former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar was today appointed as the Chief Advisor of Security and anti-corruption unit (ACSU) of BCCI for next year’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by India.
Kumar was already roped in by the BCCI for a one-year period in the anti-corruption unit during the IPL. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India today announced the names of the organising committee for the mega event with Dr M V Sridhar as the General Manager for Cricket Operations,” the BCCI said in a statement.
Amrit Mathur has been appointed as the Principal Coordinator while R P Shah will be the Tournament Manager, Finance.
In other positions, KVP Rao will be the Manager for Cricket Operations, while Nishant Jeet Arora, Media Manager of the BCCI, will double up as Tournament Media Manager.
Mayank Parikh has been nominated as Manager — Logistics and hospitality and Professor Ratnakar Shetty, who was the Tournament Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup-2011, has been appointed as an advisor to the Committee.
8. Union Cabinet approved redevelopment of 400 railway stations through Swiss Challenge method
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 July 2015 gave its approval for redevelopment of 400 railway stations (‘A-1’ and ‘A’ category). These stations will be redeveloped by adopting the Swiss Challenge method.
These stations are generally located in metros, major cities, pilgrimage centres and important tourist destinations across the country.
9. CCEA approved creation of Intra State Transmission System in 7 States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the creation of an intra state transmission system in seven states of the country. The seven states include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
The system will be created at an estimated cost of 8548 crore rupees of which 3419 crore rupees (40 percent of the total coast) will be contributed by National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF). The remaining cost will be met through KfW (German Development Bank) loan (40 percent of the total cost) and remaining 20 percent as State contribution.
The decision was taken during a CCEA meet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The project is proposed to be completed within a period of three to five years.
1. Indian American Sunita Viswanath honoured as Champions of Change by US White HouseIndian American woman Sunita Viswanath was honoured as Champions of Change by the White House of United States (US). She was among 12 other faith leaders who were awarded for their efforts in protecting environment and communities from the effects of climate change.
Sunita was selected for her work to encourage Hindus to take care of the environment. Sunita is co-founder and active board member of the 14-year-old front-line women's human rights organisation, Women for Afghan Women.
2. Union Cabinet approved setting up of Panagariya Committtee to classify Caste Census data, 2011
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval to set up an expert group to classify the Caste names returned in the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC), 2011.
The expert group will be chaired Arvind Panagariya, Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog and will be serviced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Welfare.
As per the released SECC data on 3 July 2015, there are about 46 lakh Caste/Sub Caste names/ synonyms/surnames/ clan/gothra names. The caste census was the first since 1932.
The approval was given in lieu of the failure of the states in consolidating different categories and is in line with the one taken by the UPA government on 19 May 2011.
3. INS Astravahini decommissioned after 31 years of service
INS Astravahini, indigenously built Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (TLRV), was decommissioned after its 31 years service to the nation. The vessel had immensely contributed in the trials of indigenous torpedoes developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).
It was decommissioned at a ceremony presided over by Commodore K A Bopanna, Naval Officer-in-Charge ( Andhra Pradesh Division) at the Ship Building Centre, Andhra Pradesh.
4. White-Fi technology of Microsoft to boost Digital India Initiative
White-Fi technology or TV White Space Technology was in news in the second week of July 2015 as Microsoft announced plans to introduce this technology in India to providelast mile connectivity and give a boost to the Digital India initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to Microsoft, its technology can provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to the roughly one-billion Indians who don't have any net access and it plans to start with International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore campus.
5. India and World Bank signed Financing Agreement for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project
India and World Bank on 16 July 2015 signed Financing Agreement for assistance of 250 million US dollars for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project. It is a loan for an implementation period of 5 years and Andhra Pradesh Government will be the implementing agency of project.
The Financing Agreement was signed by S Selvakumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in Union Government and Onno Ruhl, Country Director (India) of World Bank on behalf of the World Bank.
While, the Project Agreement was signed by Jagdish Chander Sharma, Principal Secretary, Land and Disaster Management on behalf of Government of Andhra Pradesh.
6. RBI permitted CBS-enabled Cooperative Banks to issue ATM cards in tie-up with a sponsor bank
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted Cooperative Banks with Core Banking Solution (CBS) to issue ATM cards/ATM-cum-debit cards in tie with a sponsor banks.
The decision was taken by the RBI in an attempt to move towards a less-cash economy and with an aim to inculcate the habit of using electronic payment channels among bank customers.
Further, these cooperative banks by virtue of being a sub-member of National Financial Switch (NFS) are required to fulfil the risk management requirements prescribed by the sponsor bank and meet expenses devolving on them under the agreement with the sponsor bank
7. Neeraj Kumar appointed chief security advisor for World T20
Former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar was today appointed as the Chief Advisor of Security and anti-corruption unit (ACSU) of BCCI for next year’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by India.
Kumar was already roped in by the BCCI for a one-year period in the anti-corruption unit during the IPL. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India today announced the names of the organising committee for the mega event with Dr M V Sridhar as the General Manager for Cricket Operations,” the BCCI said in a statement.
Amrit Mathur has been appointed as the Principal Coordinator while R P Shah will be the Tournament Manager, Finance.
In other positions, KVP Rao will be the Manager for Cricket Operations, while Nishant Jeet Arora, Media Manager of the BCCI, will double up as Tournament Media Manager.
Mayank Parikh has been nominated as Manager — Logistics and hospitality and Professor Ratnakar Shetty, who was the Tournament Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup-2011, has been appointed as an advisor to the Committee.
8. Union Cabinet approved redevelopment of 400 railway stations through Swiss Challenge method
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 July 2015 gave its approval for redevelopment of 400 railway stations (‘A-1’ and ‘A’ category). These stations will be redeveloped by adopting the Swiss Challenge method.
These stations are generally located in metros, major cities, pilgrimage centres and important tourist destinations across the country.
9. CCEA approved creation of Intra State Transmission System in 7 States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the creation of an intra state transmission system in seven states of the country. The seven states include Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
The system will be created at an estimated cost of 8548 crore rupees of which 3419 crore rupees (40 percent of the total coast) will be contributed by National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF). The remaining cost will be met through KfW (German Development Bank) loan (40 percent of the total cost) and remaining 20 percent as State contribution.
The decision was taken during a CCEA meet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The project is proposed to be completed within a period of three to five years.
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