The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy to boost biotechnology for the economy, environment, and employment.
It is managed by the Department of Biotechnology, it focuses on high-performance biomanufacturing.
It aims to produce a wide range of bio-based products, from medicines to materials. It addresses challenges in farming and food through advanced biotechnological processes.
2. Which department is responsible for managing the ‘Vigyan Dhara scheme’, recently seen in news? – Department of Science and Technology
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently inaugurated the GST Bhawan, an official complex of the CGST, Udaipur Commissionerate under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
On this occasion, he also launched iSatab 2.0, a handheld device for customs operations.
Government Schemes
4. Which pension scheme has been launched by the Central Government Central Government employees? – Unified Pension Scheme
International Affairs
5. Where was the International Mother Teresa Award ceremony held? – Dubai
Bandhan Bank has launched a new savings bank account scheme called ‘Avni’ exclusively for women.
‘Avani’ comes with a debit card that offers free airport lounge access, personal accident insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh and lost card liability of Rs 3.5 lakh.
The aim of ‘Avani’ savings account is to empower women.
Science & Technology
7. What are ‘Sonobuoys’, recently mentioned in news? – A small, expendable device used in underwater acoustics to detect and sonar systems
India won a silver medal at the Maruhaba Cup in the Asian Surfing Championships 2024 in the Maldives.
The Indian team included Kamali P, Ajeesh Ali, Srikanth D, and Sanjay Selvamani. Japan won gold with 58.40 points; India secured silver with 24.13 points.
Taipei won bronze with 23.93 points, and China came fourth with 22.10 points. India won the Heat 2 semi-final, scoring 32.16 points.
This win follows India’s first-ever surfing quota for the Asian Games.
Indian surfer Harish Muthu reached the quarter-finals, making history for India.
9. Which country will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024? – UAE
India’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced, in which Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team as captain while Smriti Mandhana will accompany her as vice-captain.
Let us tell you that the T20 World Cup 2024 will be organized in the UAE from October 3 to October 20.
In total, 23 matches will be played in Dubai and Sharjah.
All the teams in the tournament have been divided into two groups.
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Important Days & Weeks
10. When is the World Water Week 2024 being organized? – 25-29 August
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has recently approved a new scheme “Chief Minister Sukh Shiksha Yojana”.
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to socially and economically weaker women and parents of disabled children to ensure education and welfare of their children.
An amount of Rs 53.21 crore has been sanctioned for this scheme for the financial year 2024-25.
