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Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2023, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

So, here is the Top News of the Day for 18 July 2023 to help you prepare the Latest Current Affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt Current Affairs Quiz.

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 18 July 2023

China launched world’s first methane-fuelled space rocket

China launched world’s first methane-fuelled space rocket

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A private Chinese business named “Zhuque-2” launched the world’s first methane-fueled space rocket into orbit.

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Highlights of the News

The Zhuque-2 carrier rocket blasted off at 9:00A.M. (01:00 GMT) on 12th July from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous region and completed the flight mission according to the procedure.

About the Zhueque-2:

Process of launching of Zhueque-2:

One of the two planned spacecraft-carrying rockets will land on the moon’s surface, while the other would convey the crew. The twin-rocket plan would overcome China’s longstanding technological hurdle of developing a heavy-duty powerful enough to send both astronauts and a moon lander probe into space. After Chinese astronauts have completed their scientific tasks and collected samples from the moon, the lander will transport the astronauts back to the orbiting spacecraft, on which they will return to Earth.

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away at 79

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away at 79

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy died at the age of 79. He was a well-known public personality and a famous politician in the Kottayam region, representing the Puthupally constituency. Chandy held the office of Chief Minister twice during his political career.

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On October 30, 1943, he was born to Karottu Vallakalil K.V. Chandy and Baby Chandy and began his political career by actively participating in the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and the Youth Congress. In his political career, he served as the State General Secretary of the KSU in 1965 and then as its State President in 1967. Chandy received his education at St. George High School in Kottayam and went on to study at CMS College, Kottayam, SB College Changanassery, and the Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Long Political Career of Oommen Chandy

Typhoon Talim Disrupts Hong Kong

Typhoon Talim Disrupts Hong Kong

Talim made landfall in Guangdong province’s Zhanjiang city. China’s primary flood season normally lasts from late July to early August. During this time, there is an increase in tropical storm and typhoon activity, notably in the South China Sea and Western Pacific regions, with a focus on the country’s southern and southeastern coasts.Hong Kong hoisted the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No 8,the third-highest warning level first time this year.

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Typhoon Talim Triggers Disaster Mitigation Measures in Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Southern China

List of tropical cyclones named ‘Talim’

The name ‘Talim’ has been used for four tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Philippines and is a Filipino word meaning “a sharp or cutting edge”

Sno.Cyclone     NameActive Year Cyclone Category Affected Area
1Typhoon Talim 2005 Very strong typhoon Taiwan, China
2Tropical Storm Talim 2012Category 2 Tropical Storm Taiwan, China
3Typhoon Talim 2017 Very strong typhoon Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu,Japan
4Typhoon Talim 2023  Yet to Know  Currently active

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Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission bagged SKOCH Award 2023

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission bagged SKOCH Award 2023

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The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood (JKRL) got the SKOCH Award in the Gold category under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” for its excellent efforts in providing marketing channels for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory.

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 What’s in News?

The Jammu-Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRL) has bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme “State of Governance India 2047” in Gold category.

This award was given to JKRL for its excellent efforts in developing marketing channels for the Self-Help Group in the U.T. The SKOCH Award marks a significant milestone for JKRM, being the first award received since the inception of the scheme.

The award gives recognition to the JKRL for its hard work and dedication of the JKRL team, especially its Mission Director who has been instrumental in driving the Mission’s major goal of creating marketing opportunities from district-level avenues to national-level platforms.

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRL):

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission is a variant of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. JKRLM aims to reduce poverty in the U.T. by building strong grassroots institutions of the poor, engage them into gainful livelihood interventions and ensure appreciable improvement in their income on a sustainable basis.

Core Beliefs of the Mission:

Contribution of JKRL:

The JKRL has introduced several ground-breaking initiatives that have transformed the lives of countless women associated with Self-Help Groups. The AVSAR scheme, Umeed Women’s Haat, and District Rural Haat, SHG products available on e-commerce platforms are prime examples of these initiatives, which have not only provided a platform for SHGs to showcase their products but have also opened up new marketing avenues for them.         

A book titled “India Rising Memoir of a Scientist” authored by R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra

A book titled “India Rising Memoir of a Scientist” authored by R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra

R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra wrote the book “India Rising: Memoir of a Scientist.” Dr. R. Chidambaram, one of India’s greatest scientists, served as the Government of India’s main scientific advisor (PSA) and chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet (SAC-C) from November 2001 to March 2018. As one of India’s most distinguished experimental physicists, Dr Chidambaram has made outstanding contributions to many aspects of basic science and nuclear technology.

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About the R. Chidambaram

He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to the design and execution of the peaceful Nuclear Explosion experiment at Pokhran in 1974, and he led the team of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) that designed the nuclear devices and carried out the Pokhran tests in May 1998 in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). During his stewardship of the DAE, the nuclear power programme got a big boost and the capacity of the nuclear power plants increased sharply.

Ruminating about his interactions with the scientific community and the political leadership, Dr Chidambaram describes key events in India’s journey to self-reliance in nuclear energy. India Rising is not only a memoir of one of India’s eminent scientists, but also a fascinating account of India’s ascendance in the world of science and technology.

National Zoological Park, New Delhi celebrates World Snake Day 2023

National Zoological Park, New Delhi celebrates World Snake Day 2023

On July 16, 2023, the National Zoological Park in New Delhi (Delhi Zoo) observed World Snake Day. The goal of World Snake Day is to safeguard snakes by creating awareness about snakes in India, snake myths, and the value of snakes in our ecology. On this occasion, an enrichment activity was conducted by snake keeping staff by providing cage furniture in the reptile house. Plantation was also conducted inside the snake houses.

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At reptile house interaction with about 350 visitors and small children’s was conducted about snakes and healthy lifestyle following the Mission LiFE. Reptile house walk was conducted and visitors interacted with the snake keepers. During this visit visitors participated enthusiastically in it and learn the role of zoo in conservation of snakes. Literature on reptiles was also distributed among visitors. At present National Zoological Park have 31 no of snakes of 07 species.

About the National Zoological Park, New Delhi 

Tezpur University and IITM Pune signed An MoU for Carbon research

Tezpur University and IITM Pune signed An MoU for Carbon research

The University of Tezpur and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to analyse and re-examine carbon dioxide net ecosystem transfer in Assam’s famous Kaziranga National Park. Along with it, Both will collaborate and develop various research areas related to “Greenhouse Gases and Biosphere–Atmosphere Exchange of Energy”.

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The institutes will broadly collaborate in research areas such as biosphere-atmosphere exchange of green-house gases and energy, observation of meteorological and bio-meteorological parameters such as rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, radiation, soil temperature, soil heat flux, using Eddy Covariance and other systems.

Tripura state started free ferry service for “school students”

Tripura state started free ferry service for “school students”

In July 2023, the Tripura Department of School Education inaugurated a “Free School Boat” service to carry impoverished kids residing in Dumbur Lake Islands in Gumati District, Tripura, to their schools. As we all know that Dumbur Lake, surrounded by 48 islands, is 120 km from the state capital. poor children living in Dumbur Lake and the many small islands face difficulty going to school as they cannot afford the “boat fare”.

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Approximately 120 km away from the capital city Agartala, the Dumbur Lake is surrounded by 48 islands, and is one of the primary sources of income for people living in its vicinity. “Dakmura Gumati Senior Basic School has 100 students but attendance is low due to communication bottleneck. Around 50 students come from various islands of Dumbur Lake and they often fail to attend school as they can’t afford to bear the travelling expense as the boat is the only means of communication,” Chandni Chandran, State Project Director (SPD) of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. 

Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stones for several development projects in Lucknow

Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stones for several development projects in Lucknow

On July 17th, 2023, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the groundwork for multiple development projects in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, including the “Madiaon-IIM Crossing flyover” as part of the National Highways Project, and two national highway projects worth Rs 3300 crore. He also inaugurated the newly constructed “Alamnagar Railway Station”.

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Singh inaugurated 94 projects and laid foundation stones for 64 others. These development projects are being undertaken by 10 departments –PWD, medical and health, District Urban Development Authority, LMC, LDA, mandi samiti, Village Development Authority, rural engineering department, culture and Ayush.

Indian-origin Shamina Singh has been appointed to the Export Council of America

Indian-origin Shamina Singh has been appointed to the Export Council of America

US President Joe Biden appointed Indo-US business leader Shamina Singh as a member of the President’s Export Council, the premier national advisory body on international trade. Shamina is the Executive Vice President of Sustainability at MasterCard. She has also held key positions in the White House and the United States House of Representatives.

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Biden shared his intentions of appointing Shamina to serve the key role on 1 July, highlighting the administration’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion at the highest levels of decision-making. As the Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Shamina has a strong track record of championing initiatives promoting prosperity and financial inclusivity in the United States and worldwide.

Shooters Shubham Bisla and Sainyam won gold medals for India in the 10m air pistol men’s and women’s categories

Shooters Shubham Bisla and Sainyam won gold medals for India in the 10m air pistol men’s and women’s categories

Shubham Bisla and Sainyam won gold medals for India in the men’s and women’s 10m air pistol events at the 2023 ISSF World Youth Championships. The ISSF Junior World Championships are being held at “Changwon” in the Republic of Korea. India tops the medal list with two gold medals.

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India, as a result, won both golds on offer on day one of the competitions and were comfortably leading the medal tally. Shubham was the first to fire for India when he shot 244.6 in the men’s air pistol final, leaving China’s Bu Shuaihang, who shot 239.6, way behind.

Draupadi Murmu to launch “Bhoomi Samman 2023”

Draupadi Murmu to launch “Bhoomi Samman 2023”

On July 18th, 2023, President of India Draupadi Murmu will launch “Bhoomi Samman 2023” in New Delhi, comprising 9 State Secretaries and 68 District Collectors who have excelled in completing key components of the project to modernize digital India land records. The “Bhoomi Samman” project attempts to improve people’s quality of life through this effort.

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Land Records Modernization – Core of Governance:

Centre-State Cooperative Federalism:

Impact of Digitization on Land Records:

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Enhancing Effectiveness of Government Programs:

Achieving Digitization Targets:

PM Modi to inaugurate Port Blair airport terminal building

PM Modi to inaugurate Port Blair airport terminal building

On 18 July at 10:30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will digitally launch the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair via video conference. The event will witness the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of State for Road, Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation, General (Retd.) V K Singh, and other senior officials attending the ceremony in person.

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Key Facts About the New Integrated Terminal Building

Sustainability Features for a Greener Future

The new airport terminal building boasts several sustainability features, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility:

Eco-friendly Practices

The terminal’s environmental focus extends beyond energy efficiency:

Enhancing Tourism and Employment Opportunities

Port Blair, as the principal gateway to the Andaman and Nicobar islands, receives a large number of tourists. The expansive architecture of the new integrated terminal building is expected to increase aviation traffic and tourism in the region. Additionally, the improved infrastructure is likely to create enhanced employment opportunities for the local community, contributing to the region’s economic growth.

The inauguration of the new integrated terminal building is a momentous occasion for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, signifying progress, development, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. The government’s investment in connectivity and infrastructure underscores its dedication to promoting the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty while fostering economic prosperity for its people.

PM MITRA Park launched in Amravati, Maharashtra

PM MITRA Park launched in Amravati, Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the Maharashtra government, and the Indian Ministry of Textiles signed a memorandum of understanding in Amravati, Maharashtra, to develop the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA Park). The inauguration of the PM MITRA mega textile park took place with the aim of attracting an investment of ₹10,000 crore and creating 300,000 job opportunities.

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Location and Infrastructure of the PM MITRA Park in Amravati

Occupying a contiguous land area of 1,020 acres in Nandgaon Peth, adjacent to the Additional Amravati Industrial Area (MIDC), the Park is conveniently located just 30 kilometers away from the Mumbai Nagpur Samruddhi Highway and 147 kilometers from the nearest port, the Wardha Dry Port. Because it is a brownfield park, it already has necessary infrastructure such as roads, water supply, and electricity.

Government’s Initiative for PM MITRA Parks: Boosting Textile Industry in India

These parks will provide exceptional infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, as well as training and research resources tailored to the industry’s needs. The PM MITRA Parks represent a one-of-a-kind concept in which the central and state governments work together to attract investments, stimulate innovation, create job opportunities, and ultimately establish India as a global leader in textile manufacture and exports. These parks are expected to attract investments worth around Rs. 70,000 crores and employ approximately 2 million people.

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