Published on: July 4, 2024
Snippets : 4 JULY 2024
Snippets : 4 JULY 2024
- The Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Park, established in 1927 to commemorate Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV’s 25-year rule, is currently in a deteriorated state due to neglect by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Built by Dewan Sir Mirza Ismail, it spans between Town Hall and Jumma Masjid. Despite its historical significance and lush greenery in the past, the park has suffered from neglect over the last 15 years. It now serves as a dumping ground and illegal parking area, particularly at night, affecting its aesthetic appeal and original purpose
- Hardik Pandya rose two places to become the first Indian to occupy the No. 1 spot in the ICC’s T20I all-rounders’ rankings
- India has officially announced its participation in the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan’s Astana recently, with the External Affairs Minister leading the delegation
- Recently, Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for the Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction
- Recently, a team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India recorded the forest-dwelling frog from the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary and named it as Xenophrys apatani
- The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)
- B.N. Gangadhar appointed as Chairperson of the National Medical Commission
- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Karnataka is embracing the “Beyond Bengaluru” initiative in alignment with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, focusing on developing sunrise sectors and industrial clusters outside Bengaluru to boost growth and job creation in tier-II and tier-III cities, while supporting India’s energy goals and fostering industry-academia relationships.
- The Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in June 2015 under the Union Urban Development Ministry, aims to develop 100 cities across India with sustainable and inclusive infrastructure. Over 8,000 projects are planned, with 7,188 already completed, focusing on enhancing urban living conditions through area-based development and pan-city solutions, managed by Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
- NITI Aayog will launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ from July 4 to September 30, 2024, aiming to achieve saturation in 6 key indicators across 112 Aspirational Districts and 500 Aspirational Blocks in India. The campaign focuses on health, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion, with specific targets such as Antenatal Care registration, Soil Health Card distribution, and school infrastructure improvements. Districts and blocks will implement action plans, conduct monitoring, and collaborate with central and state governments to ensure sustainable development.
- The World Drug Report 2024, released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), reveals a significant increase in global drug use, with 292 million people consuming drugs in 2022, marking a 20% rise over the past decade. Cannabis remains the most widely used drug with 228 million users, followed by opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, and ecstasy. The report highlights the emergence of Nitazenes, highly potent synthetic opioids, contributing to increased overdose deaths in high-income countries. Globally, 64 million people suffer from drug use disorders, yet only 1 in 11 receive treatment, with notable gender disparities (1 in 18 women vs. 1 in 7 men). In 2022, law enforcement actions for drug offences affected 7 million people, resulting in over 1.6 million convictions.
