7 July 2023

relevant current affairs of the day for various competitive exams, in short and concise manner

Mon Jul 10, 2023

International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023):
- The three-day event in New Delhi
- Aim: Establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and promote systemic global decarbonisation
Government Approves Private Sector for Email Service:
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approves six companies for email cloud solutions
- Will replace NICNET e-mail service
- Companies include Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, Softline, Zoho, Railtel, and Rediffmail
Smart Bandage Development:
- Wireless, wearable, mechanically flexible bandage designed by the California Institute of Technology
- Includes biosensors, drug-loaded hydrogels, electrical stimulation modules, and wireless communication
Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Refugee Camp:
- The operation targeted militant groups
- Aim: Destroy and confiscate weapons
- Included large-scale use of military drones
CMV and ToMV Virus Impact on Tomato Crops:
- Significant crop losses in Maharashtra and South India due to the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and the Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV)
India-Singapore Extend MoU:
- Extended until 2028
- Cooperation in the field of Personnel Management and Public Administration
Methane-Rich Groundwater Springs in the Arctic:
- Climate change causing the retreat of glaciers in the Arctic
- Uncovering methane-rich groundwater springs
- Methane release equivalent to 10% of Norway's oil and gas industry emissions
Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Safety Concerns:
- Located in Ukraine, currently under Russian control
- Safety threats due to ongoing conflict
Cheetah Relocation in Madhya Pradesh:
- Plan to relocate African cheetahs from Kuno National Park to the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
- Aim: Ensure the preservation and expansion of the cheetah population
Justice Sheo Kumar Singh-I Becomes NGT Acting Chairman:
- Serving as Acting Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Follows the retirement of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel
British National Award for Shekhar Kapur:
- Won Best Director award at the British National Award for 'What's Love Got To Do With It'
- Film won four awards, nominated in nine categories
Krishna Mishra Appointed CEO of FPSB India:
- Will serve as CEO of the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India from 1 August 2023
First Cooperative-Run Sainik School in Gujarat:
- Inaugurated by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
- Located in Mehsana, Gujarat
Piramal Finance Launches All-Women Branch:
- First all-women branch, 'Maitreyi,' in Thripunithura near Kochi
Sirisha Voruganti Named CEO of Lloyds Banking Group's India Technology Centre:
- Appointed as CEO and Managing Director of Lloyds Technology Centre
U20 Mayoral Summit in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar:
- Attendees from 35 Indian cities and 57 global cities
G20 Space Economy Leaders' Meeting in Bengaluru:
- 4th edition of the meeting
- Theme: "Towards a New Space ERA"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Visit to Tanzania:
- Four-day official visit from 5 to 8 July 2023
- Attended reception of Indian Naval Ship Trishul and other official engagements.

Srijan Srivastava
A Lucknow based educator with 10 years of experience.

7 July 2023

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