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Important Days National Sports Day – August 29 It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh. Theme - "Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society". Defence, National Security and Terrorism Bright-Star exercise The biennial Tri-Services exercise, Bright-Star, a 21-day multilateral war game, is taking place at Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt. Participants U.S.,  Saudi Arabia,  Greece, Qatar,  Egypt (host country), India Note The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed five MiG-29 combat jets, six transport aircraft and a group of its Special Forces personnel. It is for the first time that the IAF is participating in the exercise. About Egypt President – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Capital – Cairo Currency – Egyptian Pound Eminent Persons  Commemorative coin in honour of N.T. Rama Rao  The ₹100 commemorative coin of former A.P. Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao was unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi.  About N.T.Rama Rao  Indian actor, filmmaker and politician Served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. (1983-84; 1984-89; 1994-95) Founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982. Awards and Honour  Padma Shri – 1968 NTR National Award  It is a national award in honour of Rao.  Instituted in 1996 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh  To recognise notable film personalities for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry Sports and Games BWF World Championships BWF World Championships 2023 took place in Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark. Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy claiming his first-ever BWF World Championships medal, bronze medal. Appointments – Who is who? First woman to head Indian mission in Pakistan Geetika Srivastava will be appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires (CDA) at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. This is the first time since Independece that India’s head…

Important days World Entrepreneurs' Day – August 21 To honor the innovators, creatives and risk-takers who are making huge changes in their communities with their businesses. World Senior Citizens Day – August 21 Theme 2023 - “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World”. International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Theme 2023 – “Legacy: Finding Hope and Building a Peaceful Future”. Sports & Games  FIFA Women's World Cup final Spain defeated England 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup final to lift its first-ever trophy. It was hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Important Days  Sadbhavana Diwas – August 20  Our nation celebrates Sadbhavana Diwas to commemorate late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary.  In English, ‘Sadbhavana’ means ‘goodwill’.  Sadbhavana Diwas key theme is to encourage national unity and social goodwill across people of various faiths and cultures. Akshay Urja Day – August 20  To raise awareness regarding the importance of renewable energy. World Mosquito Day – August 20  Theme 2022 - Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives. Profile of States Megalithic site found in Kerala  Kerala State Archaeology Department found a new Megalithic site at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya, in Malappuram district.  A large number of megalithic hat stones, burial sites and relics were found from the site.  About Hat Stones  Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam, are hemispherical laterite stones used as lids on burial urns during the megalithic period.  About Kerala  Capital - Thiruvananthapuram  Chief minister - Pinarayi Vijayan  Governor - Arif Mohammed Khan World Organisations – Pacts and Summits G-20 Ministers of Digital Economy  The G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meeting was concluded in Bengaluru.  The Meeting showed absolute consensus on the concepts and application of Digital Public Infrastructure, Cyber security and digital skilling which were the three priority areas put forth under G20 India Presidency.  About G20  Formation - 26 September 1999.  Headquarters - New Delhi 2023 (Current Capital city of G20 Host)  Membership - 20 members  Chairman (Incumbent) - India - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India  Note  JAM trinity — Jan Dhan Bank accounts (August 28, 2014), Aadhaar (2009) and Mobile — to revolutionise and digitalise financial inclusion in India.  Digital India initiative – 2015 Sports & Games  ICC ODI World Cup Mascots  One Day World Cup (ODI World Cup 2023) series will be held in India in…

Important Days National Fish Farmer's Day - July 10 To recognize the immense contributions of fish farmers and their commitment toward sustainable aquaculture. Significance In order to commemorate the accomplishments of India’s fisheries sector, the Department of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has arranged the ‘Summer Meet 2023’ and the ‘Start-up Conclave’ in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. World Population Day – July 11 Theme 2023 – “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities”. Sports & Games Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open 2023 Lakshya Sen ended his year-long title drought with a win over All England champion Li Shi Feng in the Canada Open BWF Super 500 final in Calgary. This is Sen's first title after the Commonwealth Games gold last year.

Important Days World Zoonoses Day - 6th July It was instituted to educate and raise awareness about zoonotic diseases that can transmit from animals to humans. Theme 2023 - One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses, Stop the Spread Background On this day in 1885, the French biologist, Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, which is a zoonotic disease. On July 6, 2007, the 100th anniversary of Louis Pasteur's passing, the first World Zoonoses Day was commemorated to recognise his contributions to the study of zoonotic illnesses. Zoonotic diseases Zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment. Zoonotic Diseases in India A recent report from the State of the World's Forests 2022 predicts India as a potential hotspot for zoonotic viral diseases. About 70% of all emerging diseases such as rabies, swine flu, nipah, brucellosis,  leptospirosis, porcine cysticercosis, kala azar (Black fever) and zika that affect humans are zoonotic in nature.  World Organizations – Pacts and Summits High Seas Treaty The UN adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be approved under UNCLOS, after the 1994 and 1995 treaties, which established the International Seabed Authority and the Fish Stocks agreement. The treaty’s objective is to implement international regulations to protect life in oceans beyond national jurisdiction through international cooperation. The treaty aims to address critical issues such as the increasing sea surface temperatures, overexploitation of marine biodiversity, overfishing, coastal pollution, and unsustainable practices beyond national jurisdiction. Sports & Games World Youth Championships Archery India compound women archers win U-18, U-21…

Important Days World Zoonoses Day - 6th July It was instituted to educate and raise awareness about zoonotic diseases that can transmit from animals to humans. Theme 2023 - One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses, Stop the Spread Background On this day in 1885, the French biologist, Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, which is a zoonotic disease. On July 6, 2007, the 100th anniversary of Louis Pasteur's passing, the first World Zoonoses Day was commemorated to recognise his contributions to the study of zoonotic illnesses. Zoonotic diseases Zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment. Zoonotic Diseases in India A recent report from the State of the World's Forests 2022 predicts India as a potential hotspot for zoonotic viral diseases. About 70% of all emerging diseases such as rabies, swine flu, nipah, brucellosis,  leptospirosis, porcine cysticercosis, kala azar (Black fever) and zika that affect humans are zoonotic in nature.  World Organizations – Pacts and Summits High Seas Treaty The UN adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be approved under UNCLOS, after the 1994 and 1995 treaties, which established the International Seabed Authority and the Fish Stocks agreement. The treaty’s objective is to implement international regulations to protect life in oceans beyond national jurisdiction through international cooperation. The treaty aims to address critical issues such as the increasing sea surface temperatures, overexploitation of marine biodiversity, overfishing, coastal pollution, and unsustainable practices beyond national jurisdiction. Sports & Games World Youth Championships Archery India compound women archers win U-18, U-21…

Important Days World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023 – November 5 World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 to mark to emphasise the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness. Theme 2023: Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future Tsunami affected India on 26 December 2004   International Day for Biosphere Reserve 2023- November 03 International Day for Biosphere Reserve is annually observed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise awareness of the importance of biosphere reserves and to promote their conservation and sustainable use. It was first observed in 2022. Theme for 2023 is “Empowering Sustainable Practices” Note There are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India.

Important Days World Heritage Day is celebrated annually on April 18 to promote awareness of the need to protect our cultural ancestry. In some nations, this day is also referred to as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The 50th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage is being commemorated this year. The theme for 2023 is “Heritage Changes”. Books & Authors  Karisal, one of the best novels of Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer Ponneelan, has been translated into English by his granddaughter and doctor Priyadarshini under the title 'Black Soil'. The novel 'Karisal' was published in 1976 on the theme of propagating left-wing ideologies and the formation of farmers' unions in and around Kovilpatti. Ponneelan won the 1994 Sahitya Akademi Award for his Tamil novel Pudhiya Dharisanangal.

Important Days April 7 -' World Health Day ' World Health Day is been observed since 1950, commemorating the establishment of the World Health Organization in 1948. World Health Day 2023: Theme "Health For All " Appointments Anna University former vice chancellor E. Bala Gurusamy has been appointed academic advisor (honorary) to Jharkhand governor C P Radhakrishnan.

Important days April 5- National Maritime Day Each year, India celebrates National Maritime Day on April 5 to commemorate India's first merchant sea voyage in the trading world. The day was first celebrated in the year 1964. Defence 'SLINEX-2023' The 10th edition of anuual SLINEX-2023 bilateral maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka has commenced in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The exercise will be conducted from 03-08 April 2023. The exercise is divided into two phases, the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase, each lasting three days. The Indian Navy is represented by INS Kiltan and INS Savitri. SLINEX is being organised since 2005. The aim of the exercise is to enhance inter-operability, improve mutual understanding, and exchange best practices and procedures in multi-faceted maritime operations between both navies.