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1. Rajasthan issues first transgender birth certificate to Noor Shekhawat

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Noor Shekhawat, a transgender person, received thefirst transgender birth certificate in Rajasthan. His previous birth certificate listed his gender as male.

An Overview of the News

• The birth certificate was presented to Noor Shekhawat by the municipal and state government officials. The certificate reflects her gender identity as transgender, which is an important milestone.

• Director of the Economics and Statistics Department and Chief Registrar (Birth and Death) Bhanwarlal Bairwa released the historic transgender birth certificate in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

• Going forward, the records of males and females as well as birth records of transgender persons will be included in the corporation's portal. An awareness program will also be launched to encourage other transgender persons to apply for their birth certificates.

• Noor Shekhawat, who completed her education till class 12 in an English medium school, is actively involved in running an NGO that supports the transgender community.

About Rajasthan

• It is a state in northern India and is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population.

• It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the northeast; Madhya Pradesh in the southeast; and Gujarat in the southwest.

• Rajasthan is also home to three national tiger reserves, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota.

Formation - 30 March 1949

Capital- Jaipur

District -33 (7 Circle)

Governor -Kalraj Mishra

Chief Minister - Ashok Gehlot (INC)

Legislative Assembly -Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (200 seats)

Rajya Sabha - 10 seats

Lok Sabha - 25 seats

2. Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 introduced in Rajya Sabha

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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur introduced the Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 in the Rajya Sabha to deal with film piracy.

An Overview of the News

• The primary objective of the Cinematograph Amendment Bill is to tackle film piracy, which has been a significant concern for the Indian film industry.

• A report by Ernst & Young states that the Indian film industry suffered a huge loss of around Rs 18,000 crore in 2019 due to piracy.

• In response to alarming piracy rates, the Indian government took action by proposing amendments to the existing Cinematograph Bill 1952.

• The Cinematograph Bill 1952 is responsible for overseeing the certification and exhibition of films in India.

• The proposed amendments are aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework and enhancing measures against film piracy.

About Piracy

It is the unauthorized copying, distribution or exhibition of films without the consent of the rights holders, which poses a significant challenge by affecting the revenue and overall quality of the Indian film industry.

Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023:

• The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced to effectively deal with the issue of piracy.

• One of the key provisions of the Bill is to reclassify films on the basis of age groups instead of the existing system of 'U', 'A' or 'UA'. The proposed classification includes "UA-7+", "UA-13+" and "UA-16+", replacing the existing "UA-12" category.

• The main objective behind the recategorization is to establish consistency in categorizing movies and content across different platforms.

• The Bill, once enacted, would recognize theft as a legal offence, leading to stricter punishment for those responsible. Punishment for piracy will now include three years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10 lakh.

Indian Cinematograph Bill 1952:

• The Indian Cinematograph Bill of 1952 established censor boards in various cities, which were later reorganized as the Central Board of Film Censors and renamed the Central Board of Film Certification in 1983.

• The primary objective of the Cinematograph Bill 1952 is to provide for a certification procedure for cinematograph films intended for public exhibition and to regulate such exhibitions.

• The Cinematograph Bill 1952 also included the screening of film titles. Titles depicting excessive violence, obscene language, obscenity, contempt of court, insult to national symbols, or misrepresentation of personality or religion are prohibited.

3. Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy Collaborate to Revive “Ancient Stitched Shipbuilding Method (Tankai Method)”

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The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy collaborated to revive the 2000-year-old 'Stitched Shipbuilding Method'.

An Overview of the News

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 18, 2023 for 'Stitched Shipbuilding Method'.

'Stitched Shipbuilding Method':

• In traditional shipbuilding techniques, wooden planks are stitched together without the use of nails.

• Provides flexibility and stability, making vessels resilient to shallows and sandbars.

• This declined with the arrival of European ships but small fishing boats survived in some Indian coastal areas.

Indian Navy Participation

• The Indian Navy oversees the project because of its expertise in maritime security and shipbuilding.

• Its objective is to ensure the successful implementation of the ancient sewing method.

Cultural Values and Heritage

• For India, the revival of a vanishing art has significant cultural value.

• It is part of India's rich maritime heritage.

• It aims to create a sea-going wooden stitched sailing ship showcasing traditional craftsmanship.

Exploration of Historic Sea Routes

• The ship will ply on ancient sea routes using traditional navigational techniques.

• The project seeks to gain insight into the historical interactions, exchange of culture, knowledge, traditions and technologies in the Indian Ocean.

Preservation of Maritime Memory

• Its importance lies in preserving maritime memory and fostering a sense of pride in India's heritage.

• Its objective is to promote cultural relations among the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean.

Documentation and Cataloging

• Detailed documentation and cataloguing of the project to preserve valuable information for future generations.

4. Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda art of Jammu and Kashmir

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The Namda craft of Jammu and Kashmir was facing extinction, but has been successfully revived through the Skill India pilot project under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).

An Overview of the News

• Around 2,200 candidates from six districts of Jammu and Kashmir received training in Namda art, thereby preserving this traditional craft and empowering local weavers and artisans.

• The project demonstrates a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in skill development in collaboration with local industry partners.

• The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Meer Handicrafts and the Srinagar Carpet Training and Market Centre, demonstrating the power of public-private partnerships in promoting skill development and attracting investments for economic development.

• The project was launched following Union Minister Rajiv Chandrashekhar's visit to Jammu and Kashmir in 2021, where the need to preserve and revive the vanishing traditional crafts of the region was recognised.

• The Namda craft involves making rugs from sheep's wool through felting techniques instead of traditional weaving.

About Namda Crafts

• The credit for introducing Namda to the Kashmiri people is given to a Sufi saint named Shah-i-Hamdan.

• Namda is a traditional Kashmiri craft that involves making felted carpets using sheep's wool and incorporating colourful hand embroidery.

• Unlike traditional woven carpets, Namda is made through a felting process, where the wool fibres are tangled together instead of being woven.

• The uniqueness of Namda lies in its intricate themes and floral patterns, which are inspired by nature.

• The designs often feature flowers, leaves, buds and fruits, making for a visually appealing motif.

• Namda art is not limited to Kashmir only but is also practised in many other Asian countries including Iran, Afghanistan and India.

5. Collegium System of the Supreme Court: Appointments and Judicial System

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Supreme Court collegium system

• Introduction: The collegium system of the Supreme Court is an important aspect of the appointment of Supreme Court judges and understanding of the judicial system.

• Evolution: The system of appointment and transfer of judges has evolved through decisions of the Supreme Court rather than through an Act of Parliament or provision of the Constitution.

Structure of the Collegium System

• Head: The collegium system is headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), who plays a key role in the appointment process.

• Members: The Collegium consists of the four other senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. They collectively participate in taking decisions regarding appointments and transfers of judges.

• High Court Collegium: In the case of High Courts, the collegium is headed by the Chief Justice of the concerned court, along with two other senior-most judges.

Appointment Process

• Exclusive authority: Judges of the higher judiciary are appointed solely through the collegium system. This is the primary mechanism of selection of judges for the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

• Government's role: The government's involvement comes into play after the collegium finalizes the names of potential candidates. The role of the government includes carrying out the appointment process and issuing formal appointment orders.

Supreme Court Of India

• Headquarters: New Delhi

• Established: 26 January 1950

6. IPL 2023 Schedule, Match Result, Time Table, Match List

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The Indian Premier League (IPL), alternatively known as the TATA IPL due to sponsorship arrangements, is a prestigious annual cricket tournament featuring ten city-based franchise teams battling it out in the thrilling Twenty20 (T20) format. The league, which was inaugurated in 2007, was the brainchild of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and has since established itself as a global sporting spectacle.

Typically, the IPL is held during the summer months between March and May each year, and the competition enjoys a unique window in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Future Tours Programme. This exclusive scheduling means that international cricket tours are less likely to occur during the IPL seasons, which allows the league to attract top talent from across the globe.

The IPL's format has been a massive hit with fans and players alike, with its fast-paced, high-octane action, and electrifying atmosphere setting the standard for T20 cricket worldwide. As a result, the IPL has become an essential part of the global cricketing calendar, attracting millions of viewers every year and providing a platform for new talent to showcase their skills on the world stage.

IPL Foundation 

On 13 September 2007, in the wake of India's triumphant performance at the 2007 T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made an announcement that set the cricketing world abuzz. The BCCI declared that a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket competition christened the Indian Premier League, would soon be launched. The IPL was slated to commence its inaugural season in April 2008 amidst great fanfare at a grand ceremony in the capital city of New Delhi.

Lalit Modi, the BCCI vice-president and chief architect of the IPL, revealed the tournament's format, prize money, franchise revenue system, and squad composition rules. He also divulged that a seven-member governing council, consisting of former India players and BCCI officials, would oversee the IPL's functioning. Furthermore, the top two teams in the IPL would earn a coveted spot in that year's Champions League Twenty20, adding to the tournament's prestige and allure. The IPL was thus poised to revolutionize the cricketing landscape with its innovative and glamorous approach.

IPL Franchises 2023

Refer to this table to know the homerounds and franchises:-

IPL 2023 Teams & Owners

There are ten teams who participating in the IPL 2023. The details of the team & their Owners are tabulated below:-

IPL 2023 Schedule 

A total of 70 matches are scheduled to be conducted during IPL 2023, the details for the same is tabulated below:-

IPL Players 2023 

IPL is huge cricket league and has millions of fan base. Here is a table that shows the team-wise and player-wise distribution of their sold-out price details in the IPL auction 2023.  

IPL Winner List 2008 to 2023

Look at the previous year’s data of IPL:-

FAQ’s Related To IPL 2023 

Who won the inaugural season of the IPL?

Ans. The inaugural IPL season was won by Rajasthan Royals. As of April 2023, there have been sixteen seasons of the IPL tournament. 

Who will win the IPL in 2023?

Ans. Still, the BCCCI hasn’t announced the winner of IPL 2023. 

Which IPL team is ranked first?

Ans. The only team in IPL history to place first in the points standings but never take home the championship is Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Three times, they have done it.

Who is the best captain in the IPL?

Ans. The most favoured IPL skipper in history is MS Dhoni. He has 115 victories in 195 IPL matches as captain.

Who is the IPL's most successful team?

Ans. In IPL history, Mumbai Indians have won the most matches. They are the most successful team in IPL history and have also won the most IPL championships.

Which chase in IPL history was the quickest?

Ans. The fastest chase in IPL history was against KKR at the Wankhede when they faltered for just 67 runs. With three wickets, Shaun Pollock led the MI hitting while DJ Bravo, Rohan Raje, and Dominic Thornley each took two each.

Which IPL team has the lowest run total?

Ans. In IPL history, the Bangalore team earned the lowest T20 score. On April 23, 2017, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the team scored just 49 runs in 9.4 overs against Kolkata.

7. PV Sindhu among top 25 highest-paid female athletes in Forbes annual list

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India's badminton star PV Sindhu is the only Indian sportsperson to feature in the top 25 of Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid female athletes.

Important facts

• Sindhu, the 2016 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, is ranked 12th in the list, which is topped by Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka.
• The 27-year-old Sindhu, who won the singles gold and doubles silver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham earlier this year, earned $7 million out of her total earnings of $7.1 million.
• For the third year in a row, Osaka topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid female athletes. The list is once again dominated by tennis players.
• Naomi Osaka, the world number 42, topped the list with a total annual earning of $51.1 million, while Serena Williams is a distant second with $41.3 million and Eileen Gu, the freestyle skier, third with a total coffer of $20.1 million.

List of 15 highest paid female athletes of the year

• Naomi Osaka (Japan) – Tennis – $51.1 million
• Serena Williams (USA) – Tennis – $41.3 million
• Elieen Gu (China) – Skiing – $20.1 million
• Emma Raducanu (UK) – Tennis – $18.7 million
• Iga Swiatek (Poland) – Tennis – $14.9 million
• Venus Williams (USA) – Tennis – $12.1 million
• Coco Gauff (USA) – Tennis – $11.1 million
• Simone Biles (USA) – Gymnastics – $10 million
• Jessica Pegula (USA) – Tennis – $7.6 million
• Minjee Lee (Australia) – Golf – $7.3 million
• Candace Parker (USA) - Basketball - $7.2 million
• P.V. Sindhu (India) - Badminton - $7.1 million
• Leylah Fernandez (Canada) - Tennis -$7 million
• Lydia Ko (New Zealand) - Golf - $6.9 million
• Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) - Tennis - $6.5 million

8. Merriam-Webster announces 'Gaslighting' as its Word of the Year for 2022

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The world's renowned publisher 'Merriam Webster' has declared the word 'Gaslighting' as the Word of the Year for 2022.

Meaning of Gaslighting

• The dictionary defines the term as: "The act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for one’s own advantage."

• Gaslighting refers to playing with someone on a psychological level for a long period of time, so that the victim begins to doubt the validity of their own thoughts and true sense of self.

• Gaslighting can also be a corporate ploy to mislead the public.

• Gaslighting, in simple language, is cheating psychologically with someone.

• Psychological gaslighting is the questioning of reality while manipulating or dominating a person.

• Talking to someone in a psychological way, questioning his existence, his truth, his decisions or his memories comes under the ambit of gaslighting.

• This word is an emotional abuse. Such behaviour in love or in married life breaks a person completely. He feels himself mentally tortured.

This word came into existence in 1938

• The term itself came into existence 80 years ago in 1938 through gas light, Gas Light is a play written by Patrick Hamilton. Two films were made on this play in the 1940s.

Top 5 words of the year 2022

• Oligarch: A term derived from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It means high noble. It is also used for the officers of authoritarian regimes.

• Omicron: This is a variant of the coronavirus. This letter is mentioned in the Greek alphabet. Alpha, Beta, Gamma etc are part of this alphabet. Areas in Greater Noida were also named on this basis.

• Codify: Converting abortion rights into federal law.

• Queen Consort: Camilla, wife of Maharaja Charles, is known by this name.

• Raid: The search at Mar-a-Lago home of former President Donald Trump was in the news.

9. Bengaluru ranks second after Beijing in the list of top technology hubs in the Asia-Pacific region

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Bengaluru ranks second after Beijing in the list of top technology hubs in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by property consultants Cushman & Wakefield.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• Cushman & Wakefield's latest report titled 'Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate' identifies technology markets based on 14 criteria related to real estate and business environment.

• According to the report, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi are the top technology hubs after Beijing in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Bengaluru was the leader in India with 2,30,813 technology job creation during the last financial year. It was followed by Chennai (1,12,781 jobs), Hyderabad (1,03,032 jobs) and Delhi (89,996 jobs).

• Globally, 46 top tech markets were identified from over 115 tech cities in total, and six of the 14 cities in the Asia Pacific region were in India.

• Bengaluru is one of the largest contributors to office space leasing with an average share of 25-30% in annual pan-India leasing activity between 2017 -2021.

• The technology sector accounts for an average of 38-40% of the annual leasing activity in the Bengaluru office market, which is higher than the national average of 35%.

10. Karnataka NEP referred 'Pythagoras Theorem' as fake news

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A position paper on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by the Government of Karnataka has described Pythagoras' theorem as "fake news".

Important facts

• The Pythagorean theorem has been disputed in many international forums. Pythagoras claimed this to be his theory.

• The Karnataka NEP mentions a text called the Baudhayana Sulbasutra, in which the specific verse refers to the theorem.

About Pythagoras

• Based on evidence, the existence of the Greek philosopher Pythagoras is believed to be around 570–490 BC.

• However, it is believed that mysterious elements were present around him, because of the secretive nature of the school/society he founded in Italy.

• Relatively little is known about his mathematical achievements, as no evidence exists of his own writing today.

What is Pythagoras Theorem?

• The Pythagorean theorem describes the relationship between the three sides of a right triangle (one of which is 90°).

• Its Equation is a² + b² = c²

• where a and b are the two perpendicular sides, and c is the length of the diagonal side.

• If any two sides of a right triangle are known, the theorem helps you calculate the third side.

Reasons why Vedic mathematicians knew this before Pythagoras?

• There are several references in the Sulbasutra, which are written by Vedic Indians and refer to the rituals performed during yaganas.

• The oldest of these is the Baudhayana Sulbasutra. 

• The period of Baudhayana Sulbasutra is not certain. It is inferred on the basis of linguistic and other secondary historical considerations.

• In more recent literature, the Baudhayana Sulbasutra is taken from around 800 BCE.

• There is a statement in the Baudhayana Sulbasutra called the Pythagorean theorem (this was known as a geometric fact, not a 'theorem').

• Yagya rituals included the construction of altars (altars) and fire pits (fire) in various shapes such as isosceles triangles, symmetrical trapezia and rectangles.

• The Sulabasutras describe the effort towards producing the prescribed shape of these figures.

How did the Knowledge of Equation Evolve?

• The earliest evidence is from the Old Babylonian civilization (1900–1600 BC). They referred to this as the diagonal rule.

• The earliest evidence comes from the later period of the Sulbasutras.

• The oldest surviving axiomatic proof of the theorem is in Euclid's Elements from about 300 BC.

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