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38th CISO Deep Dive Training Programme

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National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under its Capacity Building scheme, organised the 38th batch of CISO Deep-Dive training programme. The purpose of the program is to enable Government departments on steps that need to be taken to create a cyber resilient eco system. To build capacity of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials, Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative of MeitY has also been conceptualised. The deep-dive training specifically aims at educating and enabling CISOs to understand cyber-attacks and get necessary exposure to the latest technologies for safeguarding e-infrastructure. Cyber Surakshit BharatInitiave It was launched in 2018 by the Ministry…

Chandrayan – 3

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Chandrayan - 3 - Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said that it successfully integrated the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft with the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota ahead of its launch, which is scheduled to launch at 2.30 PM on July 14. 

Rupee-Dirham deal

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WHY IN NEWS Two memoranda of understanding (MoU) were signed between the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. These MoUs will take India a step closer to increasing circulation of the rupee in the Gulf region. The Details The first agreement between the RBI and the UAE Central Bank will establish a framework to “promote the use of local currencies (rupee and dirham) for cross border transactions”. The other MoU between the two central banks is aimed at interlinking their “payment and messaging systems”. This will strengthen cooperation in the payment systems area…

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

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Why in News  The Union Cabinet has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and will table it in the monsoon session of Parliament (July 20-August 11). The draft Bill was placed in the public domain in December 2022. About Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 The Bill will apply to the processing of digital personal data within India where such data is collected online, or collected offline and is digitised. It will also apply to such processing outside India, if it is for offering goods or services or profiling individuals in India. Personal data may be processed only…

Multidimensional Poverty: NITI Aayog Report

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India witnessed 13.5 crore people moving out of multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21. The fastest reduction was seen in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan. About the Report The report — ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023’ — was released by Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman, NitiAayog. This second edition of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) represents India’s progress in reducing multidimensional poverty. The Multidimensional Poverty Index identifies acute deprivations in health, education and standard of living by interrogating 10 indicators. MPI looks at how people experience poverty in multiple, overlapping ways. It is based…

Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

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Why in News Prime Minister will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair on 18th July. About the Airport Project The New Integrated Terminal Building is built at a cost of around Rs. 710 crore. It has a total built up area of around 40,800 sqm., and has the capability of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. This project is expected to play a key role in boosting connectivity of the island UT. Inspired from nature, the architectural design of the airport terminal resembles a shell shaped structure depicting sea and islands. Sustainability features…

Kashmir’s centuries-old ‘Namda’ craft

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Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister shared about the revival and growth of centuries old ‘Namda Craft’ from Kashmir. About Namda Craft The art of producing Namda is a centuries-old traditional craft that has been handed down through the generations in the valley. Namda are felted rugs that are made by enmeshing wool fibers with water, soap and pressure and then embroidering the resultant fabric. These are extensively used in Kashmiri households as an effective and inexpensive floor covering and mattress. The art of making Namda goes through several stages and requires skilled craftsmanship that has been handed down…

INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

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WHY IN NEWS The President of India, Smt.Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremonial session of annual general meeting of Indian Red Cross Society. About Indian Red Cross Society The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization and has a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country. It is a leading member of thelargest independent humanitarian organization in the world,the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. The organisation works by providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established in 1920 under the…

Dronacharya Award

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The Dronacharya Award gets its name from the epic of Mahabharata. Dronacharya was the guru of the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The Dronacharya Award came into existence in 1985 and was included by the Government of India. These sports awards are presented to the ‘gurus’ or coaches in the sports fraternity who have coached in various big sporting events like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, etc. The first ones on the list of coaches to receive this award in 1985 were Om Prakash Bhardwaj (Boxing), O. M. Nambiar (Athletics), and Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat (Wrestling). Weightlifting coach Hansa Sharma is…