“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2024

The General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/73/296, designated August 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognising the importance of providing victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief and members of their families with appropriate support and assistance in accordance with applicable law. Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right that intersects with several other crucial freedoms. These rights are not only important individually but also work together to create a framework for a just and tolerant society.

“AWARDS”

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Presents Handicrafts Exports Awards

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) organised its 24th Handicrafts Export Awards Function on August 21, at the Convention Hall, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh has highlighted the handicrafts sector’s pivotal role in the growth of Indian economy.

National Geoscience Awards 2023: Honoring Excellence in Earth Sciences

President Droupadi Murmu presided over a distinguished ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi to confer the prestigious 2023 National Geoscience Awards to outstanding individuals and teams in the field of geosciences. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee, Emeritus Scientist at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

RGIA Clinches Best Airport Award for Third Consecutive Year

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has once again been recognized as the Best Airport at the prestigious India Travel Awards, marking its third consecutive win in this category. This latest accolade is a testament to RGIA’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional airport experiences for travelers. The airport has consistently demonstrated its ability to surpass industry benchmarks and cater to the evolving needs of its users.

“SPORTS”

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 moved to UAE from Bangladesh

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 venue has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Bangladesh. The tournament will take place across the two venues in the UAE – Dubai and Sharjah – from October 3 to October 20 with no changes in dates of the scheduled matches. The ninth edition of the cricket tournament was supposed to be hosted by Bangladesh but was moved out due to the political unrest in the country.

 “APPOINTMENTS”

Govind Mohan To Take Charge As Union Home Secretary

Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan on August 22, will take charge as the new Union Home Secretary from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who completes his five year tenure at the sensitive post, official sources said. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on August 21, appointed 1989-Sikkim cadre IAS officer Govind Mohan as the next Home Secretary. Mohan will replace Ajay Kumar Bhalla upon completion of his tenure on August 22.

Jay Shah To Be Named ICC Chairman

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is all set to replace the incumbent Greg Barclay as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). His decision comes after being informed of Jay Shah’s intentions to replace him in November. Shah has the backing of cricket boards from England and Australia, and hence, has the numbers to be crowned as the chief of the ICC.