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By admin: Aug. 5, 2024

Amit Shah Unveils e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon Apps in Chandigarh

Tags: State News

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon apps in Chandigarh.

An Overview of the News

• The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, and the Union Home Secretary attended the event.

Major Reforms in Criminal Laws

• Amit Shah highlighted that the new laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—reflect modern Indian values and justice.

• The Minister emphasized the need for updating laws that date back 150 years to match contemporary India’s needs.

Technological Integration in Justice System

• The new laws aim to create the most advanced and technology-enabled criminal justice system globally.

• The Ministry of Home Affairs has established forensic science universities and improved technical capacity, including the appointment of IT specialists and recruitment of new personnel.

Features of New Apps and Systems

• e-Sakshya: Saves all evidences including videography and testimonies on an e-evidence server for immediate court access.

• e-Summon: Allows electronic delivery of summons from courts to police and individuals.

• Nyaya Setu: Integrates police, medical, forensic, prosecution, and prison data on a single dashboard.

• Nyaya Shruti: Enables court hearings via video conferencing to expedite case resolution.

Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Men’s 100-Meter Sprint

Tags: Sports

Noah Lyles secured the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

An Overview of the News

• His time of 9.784 seconds narrowly edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who finished with 9.789 seconds.

• This victory marks the end of a 20-year drought for American sprinters in this event.

• Lyles edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds; seven men finished under 9.90 seconds.

• Medal Standings: Team USA’s Fred Kerley won bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.

• Race Highlights: Lyles surged in the final stretch and the Stade de France crowd added to the excitement.

• Future Goals: Lyles aims to succeed in the 200-meter and 4×100-meter relay, seeking a sprint treble similar to Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis.

Janet Yang Re-Elected President of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Janet Yang has been re-elected as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

An Overview of the News

• This marks her third term as President and sixth year as a Governor-at-Large.

Janet Yang's Career Highlights

• Member of the Academy’s Producers Branch since 2002.

• Producing credits include "South Central," "The Joy Luck Club," "The People vs. Larry Flynt," "Zero Effect," "Savior," "The Weight of Water," "High Crimes," and "Over the Moon."

• Won an Emmy® for "Indictment: The McMartin Trial."

New Officer Appointments

• Lesley Barber: Vice President (Chair, Membership Committee)

• DeVon Franklin: Vice President (Chair, Equity and Inclusion Committee)

• Donna Gigliotti: Vice President/Treasurer (Chair, Finance Committee)

• Lynette Howell Taylor: Vice President (Chair, Awards Committee)

• Howard A. Rodman: Vice President/Secretary (Chair, Governance Committee)

Officer Terms and Roles

• Officers serve one-year terms with a maximum of four consecutive years in the same role.

• Board members can serve up to two three-year terms, with eligibility renewing after a two-year hiatus.

About the Academy

• The Academy has over 10,500 global members, recognizing achievements in film through awards like the Oscars®.

• It maintains the largest film-related collection, housed at the Academy Museum, Margaret Herrick Library, and the Academy Film Archive.

• The Academy is involved in conservation, preservation, and film-related exhibitions, and supports young artists and underrepresented communities in the film industry.

Manu Bhaker to Lead India as Flag Bearer at Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony

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Manu Bhaker has been chosen as India’s flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony on August 11.

An Overview of the News

• The 23-year-old Manu Bhaker confirmed the news on her social media page and thanked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the honor.

Performance and Achievements at Paris 2024

• Paris 2024 marks Manu Bhaker's second appearance at the Summer Games.

• Bhaker won India’s first medal in shooting since London 2012 at Paris 2024.

• She became the first Indian woman to win a medal in shooting and the third Indian post-independence to win two Olympic medals, after Sushil Kumar and PV Sindhu.

• Bhaker opened India’s medal tally with a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol and won another bronze alongside Sarabjot Singh in the 10m air pistol mixed event.

• She narrowly missed a podium finish in the 25m pistol event, finishing fourth.

Other Indian Athletes and Historical Context

• Wrestler Bajrang Punia was India’s flag-bearer for the Closing Ceremony at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

• For the Opening Ceremony in Paris, PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal carried India’s flag during the Parade of Nations on the Seine river.

• All three of India’s medals so far at the Paris 2024 Olympics have come from the shooting contingent.

• Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the men’s 50m three-position rifle event.

Jharkhand Launches Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to Empower Women

Tags: State News

The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana has been launched by the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand to provide financial assistance to eligible women.

An Overview of the News

• The scheme will be officially launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 16 August 2024.

• The scheme is seen as a pre-election measure before the Jharkhand legislative assembly election in November/December 2024.

Objective

• Originally called Jharkhand Behan Beti Swavalamban Protsahan Yojana, the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana aims to empower women financially.

• It also aims to improve education, health, and nutrition for women through financial assistance.

Implementation

• Special enrollment camps will be set up in all panchayats and wards across districts from 3-10 August 2024 to ensure eligible women are enrolled.

• The scheme operates on a direct benefit transfer (DBT) model, providing Rs 1000 per month to eligible women directly into their bank accounts.

Eligibility and Cost

• Women aged 21-50 years with an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakhs are eligible for the scheme.

• An estimated 48 lakh women are expected to benefit from the scheme.

• The scheme is anticipated to cost the state government around Rs 4000 crore per month.

About Jharkhand

• Founded - 15 November 2000

• Before was - Part of Bihar

• Capital - Ranchi

• Chief minister - Hemant Soren

• Governor - Santosh Gangwar

• Symbols of Jharkhand

  • Bird -  Koel

  • Flower - Palash

  • Mammal - Indian elephant

  • Tree - Sal

Novak Djokovic Wins His First Olympic Gold

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Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s tennis singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final match.

An Overview of the News

• The final score was 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in favor of Djokovic. The match was highly competitive and featured two tiebreaks.

Career Achievements:

• Djokovic, 37, has a record 24 Grand Slam titles and the most weeks spent at No. 1 in the rankings by any player.

• Previously, he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Historical Significance:

• Djokovic joins an elite group of players, including Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, Steffi Graf, and Serena Williams, who have won all four Grand Slam tournaments and an Olympic singles gold.

Context and Rivalry

• Djokovic has now won three out of six matches against Alcaraz.

• Despite this loss, Alcaraz has been dominant this year, winning the French Open and Wimbledon titles back-to-back.