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1. Gujarat CM Launches 'Shramik Basera' Scheme

Tags: State News

Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, launched the 'Shramik Basera' scheme.

An Overview of the News

• The scheme aims to provide temporary accommodation for around 15,000 construction workers at a daily rent of Rs 5.

• The ground-breaking ceremony was held for 17 dwelling structures in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, and Rajkot as part of the first phase.

• Patel attended the 'Khatamuhurt' (foundation stone-laying) event at Jagatpur, Ahmedabad.

• A portal was also launched for workers to register and avail the Shramik Basera scheme.

'Shramik Basera' Scheme Highlights:

• Aim: Improve the living standards of unorganised sector and construction workers with amenities like clean water, kitchen, electricity, CCTV, toilets, street lights, security, and sanitation.

• Free for Children: Accommodation is free for the children of labourers up to 6 years old.

• Additional Benefits: Food provided under 'Shramik Annapurna Yojana' and free health check-ups.

• Budget and Duration: The Rs 1,500 crore project aims to benefit around 3 lakh construction workers over the next three years.

About Gujarat

• Founded: May 1, 1960

• Previous State: Bombay State

• Capital: Gandhinagar

• Official Bird: Greater flamingo

• Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel

• Governor: Acharya Devvrat

2. Telangana Launches Innovative Project Swasthya Nagaram for TB-Free Municipalities

Tags: State News

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

3. Meghalaya Launches 'Hello Meghalaya' OTT Platform

Tags: State News

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

4. Haryana Launches IT Saksham Yuva Scheme 2024 to Create 5,000 Jobs and Empower Youth

Tags: State News

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

5. New Plant Species Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Tags: Environment State News

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

6. New Species of Dogfish Shark, Squalus hima, Discovered Off Kerala Coast

Tags: Environment State News

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.

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

Additional Information:-

• 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.

7. Dehradun Opens State’s First Bird Gallery Near Jolly Grant Airport

Tags: State News

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

Additional Information:-

• 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.

8. Manvi Madhu Kashyap Becomes India's First Transgender Sub-Inspector

Tags: State News

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

9. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Unveils ‘Ladla Bhai Yojana’ for Boys

Tags: State News

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

10. Uttarakhand Integrates eSwasthya Dham Portal with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Tags: State News

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.

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