CHHATTISGARH
CM hails Minimata’s role in women’s empowerment
Minimata has made remarkable contributions towards women empowerment, labour welfare and untouchability alleviation.
Baghel said Minimata understood the pain of poverty, displacement, exploitation and tyranny since childhood. She had witnessed the atrocities of British rulers. She served as the member of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1972. As her political life began, Minimata intensified the work of social uplift and dedicated her life towards eradication of social evils.
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistan test-fires Ghaznavi Missile
This training launch was aimed to ensure operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC).
It was also aimed at re-validating the technical parameters of the weapon system.
Missile Ghaznavi has the capability to deliver multiple types of warheads up to a range of 290 kilometres.
In February 2021, the ASFC had conducted a ‘training launch’ of Ghaznavi under its annual field training exercise.
NATIONAL
Government launches Fit India Freedom Run
According to union sports minister. programme has been launched at 75 ‘iconic’ locations.
The Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 will conclude on October 2, 2021.
During this period, people from each district and each village will participate in the freedom run movement.
In the freedom run 1.0, about 5 crore people had joined. While, this year, the number has increased to 7.5 crore people.
Government has planned to reach out to every household with the mantra of ‘Fitness ki dose ‘aadha ghanta roz’ in order to keep Indians fit.
Fit India Freedom Runs will be organised across 744 Districts, 75 villages in each of 744 Districts and 30,000 Educational Institutions in India.
India’s installed renewable energy capacity crosses 100 GW; Singh says ‘landmark day’
India’s total installed renewable energy generation capacity crossed 100 GW mark on Thursday and the country is fourth in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. The country has set an ambitious target to have 175 GW or 1,75,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2022.
While 100 GW has been installed, 50 GW is under installation and 27 GW is under tendering. If large hydro is included the installed renewable energy capacity increases to 146 GW, the release said.
APEDA exports five varieties of apples to Bahrain
Five varieties of apples including Dark Baron Gala, Royal Delicious, Scarlet Spur, Red Velox and Golden Delicious were exported to Bahrain.
These apples were sourced from farmers of Himachal Pradesh.
First consignment was exported by APEDA registered DM Enterprises.
Apples will be showcased at the apple promotion programme organized by leading retailer called Al Jajira group.
The apple promotion programme will start from 15th August, 2021 on the occasion of commencement of 75th year of India’s independence celebration.
Apple promotion programme is also being organized to familiarise consumers in Bahrain regarding the varieties of apples in India.
India’s first Water Plus City
Indore has become example for whole nation for its determination and dedication towards cleanliness.
Indore City received this certification from central government on August 11, 2021.
This certification is provided for maintaining cleanliness in rivers and drains.
To get the certification, following criteria has been set:
- dirty water should not go into any river or drain.
- Further, 30 percent of the city’s sewer water needs to be recycled and reused.
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