1. Telangana Launches Innovative Project Swasthya Nagaram for TB-Free Municipalities
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A unique model for TB-Free Municipalities, under the Project Swasthya Nagaram, was launched in Hyderabad, Telangana.
An Overview of the News
Commissioner Health and Family Welfare and Managing Director National Health Mission RV Karnan formally launched the project.
Collaborative Initiative and Stakeholder Involvement
The initiative involves the State Tuberculosis Cell, Municipal Corporations of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal, and Pocharam in Medchal Malkajgiri district, Central TB Division, WHO India, USAID, and other stakeholders.
Multi-stakeholder engagement is a key component of the project.
Objectives and Implementation
The project aims to achieve TB-free municipalities by addressing social determinants that impact the TB burden through an innovative approach involving surveillance, prevention, and a complete cascade of quality TB care.
The model will be implemented over three years in the urban settings of Peerzadiguda, Boduppal, and Pocharam Municipal Corporations.
The goal is to reduce TB incidence by one third and decrease TB-related mortality.
The project will provide free medical care to TB patients and offer counselling for their family members.
About Telangana
It is a state located in south-central India on the high Deccan Plateau.
It is the eleventh largest state of India by area.
Telangana was carved out of the northwestern part of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 and became the newly formed state of Telangana with Hyderabad as the capital.
Telangana is bordered by Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the northeast, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south.
As of 2019, the state of Telangana is divided into 33 districts.
Formed (by split) - 2 June 2014
Capital - Hyderabad
Governor - C. P. Radhakrishnan
Chief Minister - Revanth Reddy
State Legislature - Bicameral
Rajya Sabha - 7 seats
Lok Sabha - 17 seats
2. Meghalaya Launches 'Hello Meghalaya' OTT Platform
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya' on July 12 in Shillong.
An Overview of the News
The platform aims to support and promote local filmmakers, content creators, and musicians by providing them with a dedicated space to showcase their work.
Financial Support and Ecosystem Creation
Creators on the platform will receive financial incentives based on their viewership metrics.
The initiative seeks to establish an ecosystem where artists can sustain themselves and earn a livelihood.
Local Culture and Collaboration
The platform will promote the various languages spoken in Meghalaya.
A collaboration between the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project (MGMP) and Hard Rock Cafe will feature bands from Meghalaya performing at Hard Rock Cafes across major Indian cities.
Plans include setting up theatres in various districts for screening local content.
About Meghalaya
Formation: 21 January 1972
Before: Part of Assam
Capital: Shillong
Bird: Hill myna
Chief minister: Conrad Sangma
Governor: Phagu Chauhan
3. Haryana Launches IT Saksham Yuva Scheme 2024 to Create 5,000 Jobs and Empower Youth
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The Haryana government has introduced the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme 2024 to enhance youth empowerment and employment.
An Overview of the News
The scheme's initial phase aims to create 5,000 job opportunities for young individuals.
This initiative is part of the broader Mission 60,000, announced by former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, which aims to employ at least 60,000 youths from underprivileged backgrounds.
Graduates and post-graduates with IT backgrounds will undergo a short-term course called the Haryana IT Programme, lasting a minimum of three months.
After completing the course, participants will be placed in various state departments, boards, corporations, or private entities.
Participants will receive Rs 20,000 per month for the first six months, increasing to Rs 25,000 per month from the seventh month onwards.
If a participant is not deployed, the government will provide an unemployment allowance of Rs 10,000 per month.
Training Agencies
Training will be provided by agencies such as Haryana State Electronics Development (HARTRON), Haryana Knowledge (HKCL), and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), with SVSU issuing completion certificates as per Haryana Skill Development Mission (HSDM) norms.
Objective and Impact
The scheme is designed to prepare young people for careers in the digital workforce, equipping them with essential skills and ensuring suitable employment opportunities.
The IT Saksham Yuva Scheme aims to address youth unemployment and bridge the gap between education and employment for IT graduates and post-graduates.
About Haryana
Capital: Chandigarh
Chief Minister: Nayab Singh Saini
Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
Formerly: Part of Punjab
State Bird: Black francolin
Demonym: Haryanvi
Districts: 22 (organized into 6 divisions)
First In Haryana
First Governor: Dharambir
First Chief Minister: Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
The first newspaper to be published in Haryana: Haryana Jhajjar
Haryana is the first state to form educated Panchayats
In 1970, Haryana became the first state to provide electricity to all villages
Haryana was the first state to introduce VAT
Haryana implemented the first crop insurance scheme in the state
Haryana ranks first in the country in mushroom production
Prominent Women Satyagrahi of Haryana: Chandbai
Haryana was the first state to start an old age pension scheme
Haryana launched the Apni Beti Apna Dhan Yojana
Haryana is second only to Punjab in milk production
4. New Plant Species Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
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Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species named Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii in the Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh.
An Overview of the News
The species is named in honor of Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Dash, a BSI Scientist, to acknowledge his significant contributions to plant and ecological research in the Indian Himalayan region.
The research findings were detailed by authors Samrat Goswami and Rohan Maity in the Indian Journal of Forestry.
Characteristics of Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii
Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii belongs to the family Acanthaceae and the genus Phlogacanthus.
It is closely related to Phlogacanthus Guttatus (Wall) Nees, but can be distinguished by differences in the calyx form and size, staminodes, and corona color.
In India, the Phlogacanthus genus comprises 13 species, predominantly found in the northeastern and eastern Himalayan states.
About Arunachal Pradesh
It is a state located in the northeastern region of India. It shares its borders with the countries of Bhutan, China and Myanmar.
Establishment:- 20 February 1987
Capital:- Itanagar (Executive Branch)
Chief Minister:- Pema Khandu
Official flower:- Rhynchostylis retusa
Official Animal:- Gayal
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5. New Species of Dogfish Shark, Squalus hima, Discovered Off Kerala Coast
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Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of dogfish shark off the coast of Kerala.
An Overview of the News
Named Squalus Hima, this species was identified based on its unique characteristics, including the number of teeth, trunk and head heights, fin structure, and fin color.
The discovery was made from samples collected at a fishing harbor in Kerala near the Arabian Sea.
Characteristics and Significance
Dogfish, a small shark species, are highly sought after for their fins, liver oil, and meat, often being caught as bycatch by fishermen.
The new species, Squalus hima, stands out due to its distinctive morphological features.
The discovery of this species underscores the rich marine biodiversity of the region and highlights the importance of preserving deep-sea ecosystems.
Research and Surveys
A total of 13 specimens were collected from the southwest coast of India during surveys conducted up to 1000 meters along the coastline.
These surveys, part of the Deep Ocean Mission conducted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aimed to understand the diversity of deep-sea sharks in the region.
The taxonomic re-evaluation of the genus Squalus in the Indo-Pacific and other regions has led to the discovery of many previously undescribed species, contributing significantly to marine biology.
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About Kerala
Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
Chief minister - Pinarayi Vijayan
Rajya Sabha - 9 seats
Lok Sabha - 20 seats
Symbols of Kerala:-
Bird - Great hornbill
Flower - Golden shower tree
Fruit - Jackfruit
Mammal - Indian elephant
Tree - Coconut Tree
About Zoological Survey of India
Founded - 1 July 1916
Headquarters - Kolkata
Director - Dr. Dhriti Banerjee
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The Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of its first container ship, 'San Fernando'.
On 23rd June 2024, Kozhikode in north Kerala became India's first UNESCO "City of Literature."
Thiruvananthapuram Airport Earns India's First Zero Waste to Landfill Accolade.
6. Dehradun Opens State’s First Bird Gallery Near Jolly Grant Airport
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The state’s first bird gallery was recently opened in Dehradun near Jolly Grant airport by the research wing of the forest department.
An Overview of the News
The gallery aims to enlighten visitors about the region’s rich avian biodiversity and the critical role birds play in the delicate Himalayan ecosystem.
The gallery is a part of the Nature Education Centre, an important component of the forest department’s research efforts.
Visitors can view over 250 photographs of the state’s bird species.
The gallery also features recorded chirping sounds from Uttarakhand’s forests.
The bird species are categorized into ten groups.
About Uttarakhand
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmit Singh
Capital: Dehradun
Wildlife Sanctuaries:
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Benog Wildlife Sanctuary
Festivals:
Kangdali Festival
Uttarayani Mela or Uttarayani Fair
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On July 18, Uttarakhand's first Signature Bridge, under construction at Narkota near Rudraprayag on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway, collapsed.
Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Justice Ritu Bahri was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
7. Manvi Madhu Kashyap Becomes India's First Transgender Sub-Inspector
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Manvi Madhu Kashyap, from a small village in Bhagalpur, Bihar, has become India's first transgender sub-inspector.
An Overview of the News
This marks the first time in India that a transgender individual has been appointed as a sub-inspector.
Bihar Police has appointed three transgender individuals as sub-inspectors.
The newly appointed sub-inspectors include two trans men and one trans woman.
The results of the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector exam were declared on July 16.
About Bihar
It is a state in East India, bordering Nepal.
The River Ganges divides the state and floods its fertile plains.
Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple, with the Bodhi Tree, is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
The state capital, Patna, has the Mahavir Mandir temple, revered by Hindus.
Formation Date: 22 March 1912
Governor: Rajendra Arlekar
Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Representation:
Rajya Sabha: 16 seats
Lok Sabha: 40 seats
Notable Achievements of Transgender Individuals in India
First Transgender Police Officer: Prithika Yashini
First Transgender Lawyer: Sathyasri Sharmila
First Transgender Judge: Joyita Mondal
First Transgender College Principal: Manabi Bandopadhyay
First Transgender to Contest Elections: Mumtaz
First Transgender MLA: Shabnam Mausi
First Transgender Soldier: Shabi
First Transgender Medical Assistant: Jiya Das
First Transgender Doctor in Government College (MS in Orthopaedics): Prachi Rathore
First Openly Transgender IAS Officer: Aishwarya Rituparna Pradhan
8. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Unveils ‘Ladla Bhai Yojana’ for Boys
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the ‘Ladla Bhai Yojana’for boys on Ashadhi Ekadashi at the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur.
An Overview of the News
The scheme aims to provide financial aid and skill development to the youth of Maharashtra.
Monthly Grant:
Graduate boys: Rs 10,000 per month
Boys pursuing diploma: Rs 8,000 per month
Boys who have passed the 12th standard: Rs 6,000 per month
Financial Support: Designed to support education and reduce financial burdens on young men.
Apprenticeship Program:
One-year factory-based apprenticeship
Practical work experience
Job-ready exposure
Stipends provided during the apprenticeship period
Skill Development and Employment: Aims to enhance skills and employability of young men, contributing to a skilled workforce in Maharashtra and across the country.
Historic Initiative: CM Shinde described it as a unique and extensive scheme for boys, focusing on employment and skill development.
About Maharashtra
It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.
Chief Minister - Eknath Shinde
Governor - Ramesh Bais
Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel
Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Official Dance - Lavani
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9. Uttarakhand Integrates eSwasthya Dham Portal with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
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The eSwasthya Dham portal, launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, is now integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
An Overview of the News
This integration aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure across India.
The portal monitors the health parameters of pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra, which includes visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
Pilgrims can create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), a 14-digit number, in just 1-2 minutes using the portal.
ABHA creation, as part of the ABDM, establishes a digital health identity for devotees, facilitating better management of health records and quicker emergency interventions.
The platform prioritizes the health of pilgrims, especially senior citizens, given the challenges of high altitude locations at the Char Dham shrines.
About Uttarakhand
Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor: Gurmit Singh
Capital: Dehradun
Wildlife Sanctuaries:
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Benog Wildlife Sanctuary
Festivals:
Kangdali Festival
Uttarayani Mela or Uttarayani Fair
NOTE:- Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to generate one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.
10. Amit Shah Inaugurates Prime Minister College of Excellence in MP
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Prime Minister College of Excellence in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh. The inauguration took place from Indore on 14 July.
An Overview of the News
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav participated in the program.
The initiative aims to provide excellent and high-quality education to students across MadhyaPradesh.
Highlights from Amit Shah's Speech
Emphasis on the new education policy equipping Indian students to compete globally for the next 25 years.
Reconnection of students with India's rich cultural heritage and languages.
Implementation and Impact
Madhya Pradesh is the first state to implement the new education policy.
Initiation of medical and engineering studies in Hindi to benefit economically disadvantaged children.
About Madhya Pradesh
In terms of area, it is the second largest state of India after Rajasthan.
According to the Indian Forest Status Report-2021, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in the country in terms of area.
25.14% of its area is covered by forests.
National Parks - Panna National Park, Pench National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries - Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary
Chief Minister - Dr. Mohan Yadav
Governor - Mangubhai C. Patel
Capital - Bhopal
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