IMPORTANT DAYS
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 observed on 30 July
• World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually on 30 July.
• The theme for 2024 is "Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking".
• The United Nations General Assembly designated 30 July as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in 2013.
• This day aims to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking.
• Global crises, conflicts, and climate emergencies increase the risks of trafficking.
• Trafficking in persons is a serious violation of human rights.
• Every year, thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide.
• The day highlights the need for action to combat human trafficking and protect victims.
SUMMIT QND CONFERENCES
Tech Leaders Forum of India has been launched at the World Education Conference 2024
• The Tech Leaders Forum of India (TELFI) was launched at the World Education Conference 2024 in Dubai.
• The launch was hosted by the Federation of Economic Development Association (FEDA) at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University.
• TELFI aims to empower engineers by providing resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities.
• The forum will offer various professional activities such as webinars, workshops, and training sessions.
• Its goal is to help engineers excel in their careers and drive technological advancements in India and globally.
• Over 150 attendees from diverse academic fields participated in the event.
• The FEDA Appreciation Awards 2024 honoured exceptional educators and advocates.
• Honorary doctorates were awarded to distinguished individuals in education.
SPORTS
India will host the Asia Cup after 34 years.
• India will host the Asia Cup in 2025 after a gap of 34 years.
• The Asia Cup will be a T20 edition, serving as a warm-up for the T20 World Cup in 2026.
• Bangladesh will host the 2027 Asia Cup, which will be in a 50-over format, aligning with the ODI World Cup in South Africa.
• The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the hosting details in its Expression of Interest (IEOI).
• The Asia Cup has acted as a preparatory tournament for international competitions since its first T20 edition in 2016.
• In 2023, the Asia Cup was hosted by Pakistan in a 'hybrid model,' with India playing its matches in Sri Lanka.
• India are the defending Asia Cup champions, having won three of the last four editions.
• The first Asia Cup was held in Sharjah, UAE, in 1984.
Jiya Rai is now the youngest and fastest female paraswimmer in world
• Jiya Rai, at 16, is the youngest and fastest female paraswimmer to swim solo across the English Channel.
• She swam 34 kilometers in 17 hours and 25 minutes, from Abbots Cliff, England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune, France.
• Rai holds a world record in open water swimming and competes internationally as a paraswimmer.
• She dedicated her English Channel swim to promoting autism awareness.
• In 2022, she received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India's highest award for citizens under 18.
• Jiya is the daughter of a navy officer based in Mumbai.
• The English Channel, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, separates Southern England from Northern France.
• Her achievements highlight her commitment to both her sport and social causes.
Manika Batra became the first Indian to reach the Olympics Round of 16 in Table Tennis.
• Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the singles pre-quarterfinals at the Olympic Games.
• She reached the round of 32 at the Tokyo Olympics.
• Manika Batra defeated Prithika with scores of 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, and 11-7.
• She is recognized as the top female table tennis player in India.
• Manika Batra was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2020.
• This achievement marks her as the first Indian to reach the Olympics Round of 16 in Table Tennis.
• Her advancement to the pre-quarterfinals is a significant milestone for Indian table tennis.
• Manika's performance at the Olympics showcases her exceptional talent and dedication.
AWARDS
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh was conferred the “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetes care and research.
• The award ceremony took place in Chennai during the International Meet of leading medical professionals from around the world.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh is the first person from Jammu & Kashmir to serve in the Union Council of Ministers for three consecutive terms.
• He has been elected to the Lok Sabha three times in a row.
• In the past, he has received the “Gold Medal for Oration” from JIPMER, Puducherry.
• He is also a recipient of the prestigious “Jamna Devi Gian Devi Award" for journalism.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh authored the book "Diabetes Made Easy".
• The award acknowledges his dedication to advancing diabetology and diabetes research.
NATIONAL NEWS
‘One DAE One Subscription’ has been inaugurated by the Department of Atomic Energy
• The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has launched the 'One DAE, One Subscription' (ODOS) initiative.
• The ODOS inauguration took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
• ODOS allows all DAE units and subunits (about 60) to access and publish research papers and scientific journals.
• The initiative will eventually merge with the national 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) program.
• The first ODOS agreement was made with M/s. Wiley India Private Limited.
• This agreement grants access to 1353 Wiley journals, including archives from 1997, to the DAE community.
• ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) were signed with M/s. Wiley India Private Limited and M/s. Springer Nature Group.
• This marks a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community, enhancing access to global research.
RANKING AND REPORTS
As per RBI report, India accounts for nearly half of the global digital payments.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that India accounts for 48.5% of global real-time payment volumes.
• India's digital economy, which currently makes up about 10% of the GDP, is expected to grow to 20% by 2026.
• Digital payments in India have seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50% in volume and 10% in value over the past seven years.
• India led the world in remittances in 2023, receiving US$115.3 billion.
• The RBI report highlighted that cybersecurity remains a significant challenge due to the diverse nature of cyber threats.
• Security incidents increased from 53,117 in 2017 to 1,320,106 from January to October 2023.
• The digital revolution has significantly enhanced banking infrastructure and public finance management systems in India.
• The report emphasized that India's digital technology infrastructure will be a crucial driver of future growth.
