World Sanskrit Day is celebrated annually on the occasion of Shraavana Poornima. The day will be observed on 12 August this year. Sanskrit is also referred to as the mother of all languages in India. It is among the oldest languages in the world. Being one of the first spoken languages in the world, Sanskrit is of great importance in the ancient history of India.
Sanskrit is also called as the ‘language of Gods.’
An MoU was signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for providing technical support to Ministry of Ayush for digitalisation of Ayush Sector under the Ayush Grid project for a period of 3 years. This MoU is continuation of the earlier MoU, which was signed in the year 2019.
'The Ayush Grid project' was initiated by Ministry of Ayush in 2018.
For July 2022: Merchandise exports- USD 36.27 Billion, as compared to USD 35.51 Billion in July 2021, a positive growth of 2.14%.
Merchandise imports- USD 66.27 Billion, which is an increase of 43.61% over imports of USD 46.15 Billion in July 2021.
The merchandise trade deficit in July 2022 was estimated at USD 30 Billion as against USD 10.63 Billion in July 2021.
India's biggest export products by value are refined petroleum products.
To harness the export potential of honey in line with vision of a ‘sweet revolution’ through promotion of beekeeping and allied activities, Government has planned to organize a series of events across the country in collaboration with state governments and farmers. APEDA facilitating honey producers in accessing export markets besides availing government assistance.
Honey was the first sweet food tasted by ancient Indian inhabiting rock shelters&forests
The pan India programme Padhe Chalo culminated with a grand finale at the Talkatora Stadium today after 7 days of power packed performances across 70 cities in India. Under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture organized “Badhe Chalo” since 5th of August 2022.
The current Union Minister of Culture: G Kishan Reddy.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture and Parliamentary Affairs inaugurated an exhibition - ‘Saga of Freedom: Known & Lesser-known Struggle’ in New Delhi today. The exhibition is organized by the National Archives of India. This exhibition is based on original government documents, cartographic records, newspapers, private papers, contemporary photographs.
The Special Secretary (Internal Security) released “Cyber Pravah" Newsletter of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Cyber and Information Security Division (CIS) of the MHA. I4C is also spreading mass awareness through various social media handles in the name of ‘CyberDost’ by providing cyber safety tips at frequent intervals for the public.
The I4C was set up under the CIS Division in 2018.
Amazon India has joined hands with the Council of Handicrafts Development Corporations (COHANDS) to encourage digital inclusion of over 50,000 artisans and weavers associated with over 100 craft clusters and specific interventions across India under the Amazon Karigar program. The collaboration will impact 55 artisanal clusters which are funded by MoMSME's SFURTI.
COHANDS is an apex body of 30 Central &State Govt. Handicrafts Development Corporations.
National Medical Library’s Electronic Resources in Medicine (NML-ERMED) Consortium is the flagship electronic resources consortium by Directorate General of Health Services(DGHS) & Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, wherein access to 228 eJournals are being provided round the clock to 71 state and centrally funded Government Institutions including all AIIMS.
As of 2022, a total of 19 AIIMS colleges are operational in India.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) signed a MoU with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to enable the pursuit of academics by the IAF personnel in various contemporary subjects. It enables the pursuit of academics by the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel in various contemporary subjects, besides promoting R&D in niche areas of mutual interest.
Current Air Chief Marshal: Vivek Ram Chaudhari.
India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Government of Japan, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action in 10 states and Union Territories across the country.
The initiative will support Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) to achieve net-zero emissions and ensure climate-resilient development.
Japan has extended USD 5.16 million in climate grant to UNDP India for the project.
In the spirit ofAzadikaAmritMahotsav, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”named as “SMILE-75 Initiative”.
MoSJE allocated a total budget of Rs.100 crore for the SMILE project till 2025-26.
Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) up to 31st December 2024 wherein financial assistance is to be provided for the completion of already sanctioned 122.69 lakh houses till 31stMarch 2022.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on 25th June 2015.
India experienced severe working-hour and employment losses in 2020 and 2021, and Indian youth employment deteriorated in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022 report released by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
The Office employs 2,700 officials from over 150 nations at its headquarters in Geneva.
Over 7% of Indians owned digital currency in the form of cryptocurrency in 2021, the United Nations trade and development body UNCTAD revealed.
UNCTAD highlighted that the use of cryptocurrencies globally, including the developing countries, has increased exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukraine topped the list with 12.7% its population holding such currencies.
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that attempt to peg their market value to external asset