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Indian wrestler Mohit Kumar won the Under-20 World Championship title

Tags: Sports

Mohit Kumar, representing India, emerged victorious in the men's 61 kg freestyle category.

An Overview of the News

• Defeated Eldar Akhmadudinov of Russia by a score of 9-8 in a tight final match.

• The Championship was organized in Amman City, Jordan.

Fourth Indian Junior World Champion:

• Mohit Kumar joins the ranks of Indian Junior World Champions.

• He is the fourth Indian freestyle wrestler to receive this honor after Palwinder Cheema, Ramesh Kumar (2001) and Deepak Punia (2019).

Other Medal Winners:

• Jaideep won the bronze medal in the 74 kg category, defeating Zakshilik Ruslanovich Batashov of Kyrgyzstan in the decider.

• Sagar Jaglan won the silver medal in the freestyle 79 kg category.

• Deepak Chahal earned a bronze medal in the freestyle 97 kg category.

Priya Malik wins gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan

Tags: Sports

Indian wrestler Priya Malik achieved a remarkable feat by bagging the gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan.

An Overview of the News

• The win makes Priya Malik only the second Indian woman to earn a gold medal in this prestigious competition.

• Competing in the 76 kg category, Priya showed her prowess by defeating Germany's Laura Kuehn with a decisive score of 5-0 in the gold medal match.

• Her achievement is particularly significant as she joins Antim Panghal, who had previously won a gold medal in the same competition.

• Priya Malik's success has contributed to India's outstanding performance at the U20 World Wrestling Championships under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

• This win is the second time that India has earned two gold medals in the same championship. The last time this happened was in 2001.

Bronze medal of athlete Arju

• Along with Priya's win, another Indian wrestler named Arju, who is part of the Khelo India initiative, showcased her skills in the 68 kg category.

• Arju's achievement includes winning the bronze medal after defeating Turkey's Elif Kurt in the bronze medal match.

Impressive medal tally for India

The country's medal tally totaled twelve medals: four gold, two silver, and six bronze.

List of Indian medal winners in U20 World Wrestling Championships 2023:

Gold Medals:

1. Mohit Kumar - Achieved gold in Men's freestyle 61kg category.

2. Priya Malik - Secured gold in the Women's 76kg category.

3. Antim Panghal - Earned gold in Women's 53kg category.

4. Savita - Clinched gold in the Women's 62kg category.

Silver Medals:

1. Sagar Jaglan - Attained silver in the Men's freestyle 79kg category.

2. Antim - Secured silver in Women's 65kg category.

Bronze Medals:

1. Jaideep - secured a bronze medal in the Men's freestyle 74kg category.

2. Deepak Chahal - Earned a bronze medal in the Men's freestyle 97kg category.

3. Rajat Ruhal - Achieved a bronze medal in Men's freestyle 125kg category.

4. Arju - Clinched a bronze medal in the Women's 68kg category.

5. Reena - Attained a bronze medal in the Women's 57kg category.

6. Harshita Mor - secured a bronze medal in the Women's 72kg category.

India secures double gold medal in archery at World Cup Stage 4 in Paris

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India won the gold medal in the men's and women's team compound archery event at the World Cup Stage 4 in Paris on August 19, 2023.

An Overview of the News

• Men's team win: India's men's compound team consisting of Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale, and Prathamesh Javakar defeated the second-seeded American team led by Chris Scheff, James Lutz, and Sawyer Sullivan with a score of 236-232. of.

• Women's team success: The Indian women's compound team comprising Jyoti Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swamy, and Preneet Kaur emerged victorious.

• Coming off their recent World Championship win in Berlin, this team defeated Mexico by a narrow margin of one point.

Union Minister launches Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Tags: Science and Technology

During the concluding day of the G20 Health Ministers' meeting held in Gandhinagar on 19th August 2023, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the 'Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)', a network managed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

An Overview of the News

• The launch event was graced by the presence of Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, who attended the launch of GIDH.

• Dr. Mandaviya emphasized that the G20 Chair of India leveraged its expertise in setting up a national digital health framework by coordinating various digital health interventions.

• Apart from the launch of GIDH, Dr. Mandaviya also unveiled the World Bank's flagship report 'Digital-in-Health - Unlocking Value for Everyone'.

Discussion focus areas during the three-day meeting:

• Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: There is a special emphasis on combating antimicrobial resistance and adopting the One Health framework.

• Strengthening Pharmaceutical Sector Cooperation: Enhancing cooperation within the pharmaceutical sector to address common challenges.

• Digital health innovation: exploring innovative approaches in the realm of digital health to improve health care outcomes.

Central Water Commission Chairman launches "Floodwatch" mobile app for real-time flood forecasts

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Central Water Commission (CWC) Chairman Kushwinder Vohra launched the "Floodwatch" mobile application.

An Overview of the News

• The objective of the "Floodwatch" mobile app is to disseminate real-time flood information and forecasts up to 7 days to the public through mobile phones.

• User-friendly app developed in-house with readable and audio transmission available in English and Hindi.

Key Features of "Floodwatch" App:

• Users can check the current flood conditions across the country in real-time.

• The app collects river flow data in real-time from various sources.

• Provides flood forecast (24 hours) or flood advisory (7 days) of Central Water Commission.

• Users can directly select stations on the map or search by station name.

• The map zooms in on the station location when selected from the dropdown menu.

• Users can access flood forecasts or advisories (24 hours or 7 days).

• Select Options: Specific Station, State, or Basin from the dropdown menu.

• The app is accessible on Android devices through the Google Play Store; the iOS version coming soon.

Advanced Technologies Employed:

• "Floodwatch" uses satellite data analysis, mathematical modeling, and real-time monitoring.

• Its objective is to provide accurate and timely flood forecasts.

Major decisions of the Maharashtra cabinet meeting on August 18, 2023

Tags: State News

The Maharashtra cabinet launched the Bhagwan Birsa Munda road scheme, repealed the 45-year-old Casino Act, provided a special festive ration, and increased the stipend for ITI trainees.

An Overview of the News

Announcement of the implementation of the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Road Scheme:

• The Maharashtra cabinet announced the launch of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Sadak Yojana on August 18, 2023.

• The primary objective of the scheme is to increase road connectivity in tribal areas of 17 districts of the state.

• The focus has been on connecting remote tribal areas to the main road network, improving accessibility and socio-economic development.

Repeal of the Maharashtra Casinos (Control and Tax) Act, 1976:

• The cabinet took a significant decision to repeal the Maharashtra Casino (Control and Tax) Act, 1976, which was in force for 45 years.

• The move reflects the state's decision not to allow the establishment of casinos in the future, marking an apparent policy change.

Special ration distribution for festivals under Antyodaya Anna Yojana:

• In anticipation of the Ganeshotsav and Diwali festivals, the state cabinet approved special ration distribution through Antyodaya Bhojan Yojana.

• Eligible beneficiaries including Antyodaya Food Scheme and family ration card holders will get a package that will include one kilogram of semolina, chana dal, sugar, and one liter of cooking oil.

• This festive ration will be available at a nominal price of Rs 100, which will benefit more than 1 crore 65 lakh 60 thousand ration card holders.

Increase in Stipend for Government ITI Trainees:

• A remarkable decision to increase the stipend for trainees enrolled in Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) came to the fore.

• There will be a substantial increase in the stipend amount which was fixed at Rs.40 before 1983, which will reach up to Rs.500.

• The objective of the adjustment is to assist ITI trainees with educational expenses and other necessary costs and encourage skill development and vocational education.

Appointment of PR Seshadri as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of PR Seshadri as the Managing Director and CEO of South Indian Bank.

An Overview of the News

• The appointment of PR Seshadri is for a period of three years, with effect from October 1, 2023.

• He is an accomplished banker with diverse experiences across various businesses, functional areas, and geographies.

• He has managed major commercial banking business lines, demonstrated enterprise-level management skills, and effectively handled investor relations, regulatory affairs, and boards across multiple locations.

Leadership Skills:

• He is recognized as a respected business leader known for building and leading large teams to achieve complex business objectives.

• Seshadri has a track record of building and growing both existing and new businesses by leveraging emerging technologies and market opportunities.

Educational Background:

• He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.

• He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Previous Roles:

• Earlier, PR Seshadri has held various key positions in his career:

• Managing Director & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank Limited (KVB).

• Managing Director and Head of Regional Sales and Distribution at Citibank N.A., Asia Pacific, Singapore.

• Managing Director and Regional Head of Lending Business at Citibank N.A., Asia Pacific, Singapore.

• Managing Director of Citifinancial Consumer Finance India Limited (CCFIL), India.

• Marketing Director at Citibank NA, India Branches.

• Head of Structured Finance and Managing Director & Integration Manager at CFRSIL - Associates India Limited.

• Head of Banking Collections at Citibank N.A., India.

• Automobile Finance Head of Northern India.

• Head of Community Banking for Northern India.

• Leading Mortgage Business in City India and Southern India.

About South Indian Bank

Headquarters: Thrissur.

Established: January 25, 1929