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Theme Short Notes

International Yoga Day 2023 International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21st
Theme :- “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ”
National Institute Ranking Framework The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has retained
(NIRF), 2023 the top spot in the National Institute Ranking Framework
(NIRF), 2023 for the fifth consecutive year, while the Indian
Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has been ranked as the
best university, according to the Ministry of Education. IISc
Bengaluru has bagged the second spot in the “overall” category
followed by IIT Delhi.
Community Spirit Index Most friendly cities in the world
1. Toronto
2. Sydney
3. Edinburgh
4. Manchester
5. New York
6. Montreal
7. Melbourne
8. San Francisco
9. Dublin
10. Copenhagen

Global Competitiveness Index 2023 Top 10 Economies in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index
Rank
1. Denmark
2. Ireland
3. Switzerland
4. Singapore
5. Netherlands
6. Taiwan
7. Hong Kong
8. Sweden
9. United States
10. United Arab Emirates

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Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 Table: Top 10 Startup Ecosystems (Based on GSER 2023
Rankings)
1 Silicon Valley
2 New York City
3 London
4 Los Angeles
5 Tel Aviv
6 Boston
7 Beijing
8 Singapore
9 Shanghai
10 Berlin.

Indian ecosystems continue to rise, with Mumbai leading the

way by climbing five places to reach a tie at #31. Bengaluru-
Karnataka and Delhi both moved up two places, securing the
20th and 24th positions
QS World University Rankings 2024 QS World University Rankings 2024: Top-20
2024 2023
1 1 MIT US
2 2 University of Cambridge UK
3 4 University of Oxford UK
4 5 Harvard University US
5 3 Stanford University US
6 6 Imperial College London UK
7 9 ETH Zurich Switzerland
8 11 National University of Singapore Singapore
9 8 UCL UK
10 27 University of California, Berkeley US
11 10 University of Chicago US
12 20 Cornell University US
13 13 UPenn US
14 33 The University of Melbourne Australia
15 6 Caltech US
15 18 Yale University US
17 12 Peking University China
17 16 Princeton University US
19 45 The University of New South Wales Australia
19 41 The University of Sydney Australia

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World University Rankings 2024 1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
9. University of Delhi
10. Anna University
Antardrishti RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently unveiled a new financial
inclusion dashboard called 'Antardrishti.'
My Account My Name Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a public sector lender based in
Chennai, has launched a groundbreaking scheme called ‘My
Account My Name,’ which enables customers to select any
name as their savings account number.
EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle Operations and The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem) announced the launch of mission EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle
Operations and Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem) in conjunction
with the NITI Aayog, World Bank, Korean-World Bank, and
Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to
provide financial support for micro, small and medium-sized
enterprises (MSMEs) involved in the electric vehicle space
“Air Defender 2023” Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment
exercise in NATO’s history

Kilauea volcano The US Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded the safety
alert for Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Atlantic Declaration The United States and the United Kingdom have recently
unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the
“Atlantic Declaration.”
Same-sex marriage, Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage, a first for Central Europe
Petteri Orpo, Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative party in Finland,
has been elected as the country’s prime minister by the
parliament.
Sagar Samriddhi Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda
Sonowal, launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’ online dredging
monitoring system as part of the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of
the ministry.
GEMCOVAC-OM India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine

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Schemes On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

launched two schemes, namely Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI
(Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible
Incomes).
“GOBARdhan” scheme The “GOBARdhan” scheme launched by the Government of
India is in the news for its unified registration portal, which acts
as a one-stop repository for assessing investment and
participation in the biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) sector.
(PM-KUSUM) Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan
Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme, launched in 2019, aims to
enhance energy security for farmers in India and promote the
use of clean energy in the agriculture sector.
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2023-24, announced
by the Government of India, offers individuals and eligible
entities an opportunity to invest in gold in a convenient and
secure manner.
Global Slavery Index 2023 The index is created by Walk Free, a human rights organization,
and is based on data from the Global Estimates of Modern
Slavery, produced by the International Labour Organization
(ILO), Walk Free, and International Organization for Migration
(IOM).
National Water Awards Madhya Pradesh Tops National Water Awards in Best State
Category
Energy Transition Index India has secured the 67th position in the World Economic
Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index, making it the only
major economy to witness an acceleration across all
dimensions. The report, developed in collaboration with
Accenture,
Global Liveability Index 2023 Report According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s Global
Liveability Index 2023 report, Vienna, Austria has once again
claimed the top spot as the best city to live in worldwide.
Asia University Rankings 2023 In the recently released Asia University Rankings 2023 by
Times Higher Education (THE), the Indian Institute of Science
(IISc) has emerged as the leading university in India.
Ekuverin The 12th edition of the joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin”
between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence
Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
"Julley Ladakh" The Indian Navy recently launched an outreach program called
“Julley Ladakh” (Hello Ladakh) to increase awareness about the
Navy and engage with the youth and civil society in the pristine
state of Ladakh.

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INS Tarkash Maiden India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise
INDUS X India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS
X) launched
Ex Khaan Quest 2023 The Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan
Quest 2023” has commenced in Mongolia, featuring military
contingents and observers from over 20 countries. This 14-day
exercise aims to enhance interoperability and train uniformed
personnel for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic achieved a significant milestone as it
successfully conducted its first commercial suborbital flight,
named Galactic 01.
Hemis Festival Ladakh
Chandrayaan-3 Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE):
Measures thermal conductivity and temperature of the lunar
surface.
Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA): Measures seismic
activity around the landing site.
Langmuir Probe (LP): Estimates plasma density and its
variations.
2023 Global Peace Index The 2023 Global Peace Index, released by the Institute for
Economics and Peace
1. Iceland: The No. 1 Most Peaceful Country:
India’s position on the Global Peace Index stands at 126 out of
163 countries.
Global Peace Deterioration: For the ninth consecutive year,
the average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated.
Increase in Conflict Deaths
Economic Impact of Violence: The global economic impact of
violence surged
Rank Region Score
1 Iceland 1.124
2 Denmark 1.31
3 Ireland 1.312
4 New Zealand 1.313
5 Austria 1.316
6 Singapore 1.332
7 Portugal 1.333
8 Slovenia 1.334
9 Japan 1.336
10 Switzerland 1.339

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Performance Grading Index 2.0 Ministry of Education Releases Report on Performance

Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the Year 2021-22
2023 Global Multidimensional Poverty Poverty Period Poverty Poverty Number
Index (MPI) Reduction Incidence Incidence of
Trends in (2000/2005) (2019/2021) People
Selected Lifted
Countries out of
(2000- Poverty
2022)
Country
India 2005/6- 55.1% 16.4% 415
2019/21 million
China 2010- N/A N/A 69
2014 million
Cambodia 2014- N/A 16.6% 2.8
2021/22 million
Indonesia 2012- N/A N/A 8
2017 million
2023 Global Multidimensional Poverty Poverty Incidence in Selected Region Poverty
Index (MPI) Countries and Regions Incidence (%)
Country
Burundi Sub- 75.1
Saharan
Africa
Central African Republic Sub- 80.4
Saharan
Africa
Chad Sub- 84.2
Saharan
Africa
Niger Sub- 91
Saharan
Africa
Afghanistan South Asia 55.9
Haiti Latin 41.3
America
Papua New Guinea East Asia 56.6
Sudan North 52.3
Africa
Tajikistan Central Asia 7.4
NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index Tamil Nadu topped NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index
2022 2022

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Henley Passport Index 2023

Passports of these Country Visa-free
countries hold the travel to
top 10 spots on the (out of 277
Henley Index: Rank nations)
1 Singapore 192
2 Germany, Italy, Spain 190
3 Austria, Finland, 189
France, Japan, South
Korea, Luxembourg,
Sweden
4 Denmark, Ireland, 188
Netherlands, UK
5 Belgium, Czech 187
Republic, Malta, New
Zealand, Norway,
Portugal, Switzerland
6 Australia, Hungary, 186
Poland
7 Canada, Greece 185
8 Lithuania, US 184
9 Latvia, Slovakia, 183
Slovenia
10 Estonia, Iceland 182

Rank Country Visa-free travel to (out of

277 nations)
103 Afghanistan 27
102 Iraq 29
101 Syria 30
100 Pakistan 33
99 Yemen, Somalia 35
98 Palestinian territory, 38
Nepal
97 North Korea 39
96 Bangladesh 40
95 Sri Lanka, Libya 41
94 Kosovo 42
India has made significant progress in the Henley Passport
Index, improving its ranking by 5 spots compared to the
previous year. It currently shares the 80th position on the
index with Togo and Senegal.

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Tiger Population In 1973, the Government of India launched Project Tiger, a

comprehensive conservation project aimed at protecting the
nation’s tiger population and preserving biodiversity. Over the
past fifty years, Project Tiger has achieved remarkable success,
with India currently harboring almost 75% of the world’s wild
tiger population.
Global Tiger Day, 29th July
State Tiger Population
Madhya Pradesh 785
Karnataka 563
Uttarakhand 560
Maharashtra 444

Tiger Reserve Tiger Population

Corbett 260
Bandipur 150
Nagarhole 141
Bandhavgarh 135
Dudhwa 135
Mudumalai 114
Kanha 105
Kaziranga 104
Sundarbans 100
Tadoba 97
Sathyamangalam 85
Pench-MP 77
Centralised Information Management RBI Launches Centralised Information Management System
System (CIMS) for Enhanced Data (CIMS) for Enhanced Data Management
Management
NongHyup Bank In a recent notification, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
announced the addition of “NongHyup Bank” to the Second
Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) Report NITI Aayog
2022
Asian-Pacific Money Laundering UAE becomes first Arab country to get observer status on
Asian-Pacific Money Laundering
Hwasong-18 North Korea recently tested its latest intercontinental ballistic
missile (IBM) – Hwasong-18. Hwasong-18 is a three stage
solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile (IBM) developed
by North Korea.
World's first methane-fuelled space rocket China launched world's first methane-fuelled space rocket
Typhoon Talim Hong Kong

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Sex change and transgender marriages Russia bans sex change and transgender marriages
Lumpy Skin Disease Positive State Nagaland has been officially declared as a Lumpy Skin Disease
Positive State.
Mission Vatsalya For rape victims minor girls
Swarnima Scheme The Swarnima Scheme is a term loan scheme introduced by
the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide
financial assistance to women entrepreneurs from backward
classes. The scheme aims to empower women by offering
social and financial security through term loans.
PM DevINE scheme Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern
Region (PM-DevINE) scheme was announced as a new Central
Sector Scheme. This scheme was 100% funded by Central
Government in the Union Budget of 2022-23
JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE 2023 Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23)
(JIMEX 23)
SALVEX Exercise Indian Navy and US Navy
Nomadic Elephant India-Mongolia joint military exercise
Batagaika crater, World’s largest permafrost crater
National Payments Corporation of India The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
(NPCI) introduced the third edition of its UPI Safety Awareness
Campaign named “UPI Chalega.”
Piripkura tribe Amazon rainforest
Pibot The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
is making groundbreaking advancements in aviation with the
development of “Pibot,” a humanoid robot designed to fly
aircraft using its own dexterity and advanced AI capabilities.

‘ketoprofen’ and ‘aceclofenac According to a notification issued by the Union Ministry of

Health and Family Welfare ,the production, sale, and
distribution of ‘ketoprofen’ and ‘aceclofenac’, along with their
formulations, for animal use is prohibited under section 26A of
the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 40). The
recommendation of this ban was made by the Drugs Technical
Advisory Board (DTAB).
Matti banana variety The Matti banana variety native to Kanniyakumari district has
been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Magic rice Chokuwa rice, fondly known as “Magic rice,” has recently been
bestowed with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag,
a recognition of its exceptional attributes and heritage. This
remarkable rice variety is deeply intertwined with the culinary
legacy of Assam and has a rich historical connection with the
powerful Ahom dynasty.

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Global Innovation Index 2023
Transformative Initiatives
“The Gender Snapshot 2023,”
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India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global
Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World
Intellectual Property Organization.
The Ghar Ghar Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Abhiyaan is an
ambitious campaign that seeks to extend the benefits of the
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme to every farmer in India.
Kisan Rin Portal (KRP): A Digital Leap in Agri-Credit
Developed in collaboration with multiple government
departments, the Kisan Rin Portal (KRP) is poised to transform
access to credit services under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Scheme.
Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS)
Manual: Data-Driven Insights for Farmers
The Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS)
initiative is a groundbreaking innovation that leverages
advanced weather data analytics. By providing stakeholders
with actionable insights on weather patterns, WINDS aims to
assist farmers in making informed decisions about their
agricultural activities.
The United Nations, in its latest report titled “The Gender
Snapshot 2023,” sheds light on the somber reality surrounding
progress towards achieving gender equality by 2030, as
stipulated in the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).