Today's Current Affairs 30th July 2023

NATIONAL

Kerala to set up India’s first fisheries Atal Incubation Centre

• NITI Aayog provided grant of Rs.10 crore to Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (FUFOS) to set up India’s first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in fisheries which will be dedicated to promoting research, technological advancement and entrepreneurship in fisheries and allied sectors.
• Fisheries Atal Incubation centre will act as a focal point to foster innovation and inspire young individuals to create technologies and solutions that will address the challenges faced by our marine ecosystem and fishing communities.
• The primary objective behind setting up of Fisheries Atal Incubation Centre is to promote progress in the fisheries industry by providing a supportive and encouraging environment for start-ups and innovative initFisheries Atal Incubation Centre will play a significant role in employment generation, providing a supportive environment for start-ups and entrepreneurs to flourish.
• Atal Incubation Centre will promote collaboration between academic, industry and government and also encourage knowledge transfer and commercialization of research results. iatives within the fisheries sector.

INPORTANT DAYS

World Day against Trafficking in Persons

• World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed on July 30 every year to raise awareness about the trends in human trafficking identified by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It also aims to put pressure on governments, law enforcement agencies and civil society to strengthen the prevention of trafficking and the identification and support of victims.
• History - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was adopted at a high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/68/192. The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United Nations to end trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and states that trafficking in persons is a serious threat to "human dignity and physical integrity, human rights and development".
• Theme - The theme of World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023 is "Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind". As per UNODC, the meaning of leaving people behind is failing to end the exploitation of trafficking victims, failing to support victim-survivors once they are free from their traffickers, and leaving identifiable groups vulnerable to traffickers.

International day pf Friendship

• International day of Friendship is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the cherished bond of friendships that enrich our lives. On July 30, people worldwide come together to honour and appreciate the significance of these eternal connections. In India, Friendship Day is traditionally observed on the first Sunday of August.
• History - The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011. The United Nations officially declared July 30 as International Friendship Day, and it has been celebrated with enthusiasm in many countries ever since. The day highlights the power of friendship in promoting peace, understanding, and unity among people and communities worldwide.
• Theme - The theme for International Friendship Day 2023 is "Sharing the human spirit through friendship," continuing the focus on fostering meaningful connections and camaraderie among individuals.
• Through strong bonds of camaraderie and trust, friendship plays a significant role in achieving lasting stability and creating a safety net that benefits all. It fosters a passion for a better world where individuals come together for the greater good. In the face of various challenges and divisions, friendship serves as a vital tool for addressing root causes and building a shared spirit of human solidarity

SUMMIT'S & MOU's

India-Papua New Guinea sign MoU for India Stack collaboration

• The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Papua New Guinea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sharing India Stack, successful digital solutions implemented at population scale in New Delhi
• Earlier, MeitY hosted the inaugural Global DPI Summit in Pune on June 12-13. The event witnessed a physical presence of over 250 delegates, including approximately 150 foreign delegates from 50 countries, while more than 2,000 individuals participated virtually.
• India Stack is the moniker for a set of open APIs and digital public goods that aim to unlock the economic primitives of identity, data, and payments at population scale. Although the name of this project bears the word India, the vision of India Stack can be applied to any nation.

TN, UK signs MoU for project to conserve native plant species

• Ahead of the G20 environment and climate ministerial meeting in Chennai, the United Kingdom government signed a memorandum of understanding with Tamil Nadu to set up projects to conserve native plants.
• The project looks to conserve mangroves, forests and wetlands and release a green rating framework for industrial decarbonisation, a statement from the Tamil Nadu government said.
• UK’s secretary of state for environment Therese Coffey and minister of state for climate Graham Stuart launched key projects with the Tamil Nadu government “setting new milestones in the strategic climate partnership” between the two,

MoUs Exchanged between CeNSE, IISc and LAM Research

• Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) announced the exchange of signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Lam Research India at the ongoing SemiconIndia in Gandhinagar,
• The collaboration, initiated by this Ministry, brings together the academic excellence of IISc’s CeNSE and the global expertise of Lam Research, a renowned supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment.
• Lam Research’s ambitious goal is to utilise Semiverse Solutions to develop a 60,000 strong workforce in nano-fabrication in India over the next 10 years.
• The core objective of this collaboration is to jointly develop a customised course offering for Indian universities, dedicated to teaching semiconductor fabrication technology. This will utilise Lam Research’s cutting-edge Semiverse Solutions virtual fabrication software, SEMulator3D.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Civil 20' Summit in Jaipur;

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that a robust and enlightened Civil society is essential for a functioning democracy. Mr. Singh was addressing the inaugural ceremony of C- 20 summit in Jaipur this evening. He said that civil societies enable the citizens to engage in deliberative dialogues and cooperative efforts, outside the adversarial arena of electoral politics, towards achieving national objectives. He said there are various sectors, ranging from education to the health sector, from gender equality to environment, where both Governments and Civil Society institutions have worked hand-in-hand and have achieved significant quantifiable progress.
• The event was attended by spiritual guru Mata Amritanandamayi, the chair of C 20 and many dignitaries from India and abroad. About 700 delegates are participating in the day's summit. Detailed deliberations on various topics will take place during 5 sessions to be held in three days. The C 20 event will present the policy recommendations prepared by its 16 Working Groups after extensive discussions with civil society organisations and policymakers worldwide.

BOOKS & AUTHOR

Union Minister Amit Shah unveils book 'Memories Never Die,'

• Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the book 'Memories Never Die,' a tribute to the life and legacy of the late former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during his two-day visit to the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, The book was co-authored by Dr. APJM Nasima Maraikayar and scientist Dr. Y. S. Rajan. The event was graced by the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri. L Murugan, and Tamil Nadu BJP President, Shri. Annamalai.
• In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that with the release of the book 'Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die', readers across the country will definitely get an opportunity to know, understand and follow Dr. Kalam. He said that this book assimilates the history of Indian rocketry, science, technology and innovation, beautiful representation of Indian politics and administrative system and description of many incidents related to wishes and imagination of Dr. Kalam. In this book there is a complete and honest description of the incidents related to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
• About; APJ Abdul Kalam - Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam BR was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu and studied physics and aerospace engineering