Daily GK Update - 3rd July 2023 Current Affairs

                                               Current Affairs

                                                       National Affairs

The Ministry of Power has initiated a carbon credit trading scheme.

• The Ministry of Power has decided to launch a new scheme to facilitate carbon credit trading.
• This scheme will allow India to develop its first domestic carbon market.
• This scheme was drafted by the Bureau of Energy efficiency.

India’s first indigenous nuclear power plant has started its operations.

• India’s first indigenous nuclear power plant, Kakrapar Atomic Energy Power Project has commenced its commercial operations.

Kakrapar Atomic Energy Power Project

India ranks at 126 in the Global Peace Index.

• India has been placed at 126th position in the Global Peace Index 2023.
• Global Peace Index 2023 has been topped by Iceland.

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO Completes Rocket Assembly, Final Tests Awaited for Launch

• ISRO's preparations for the launch of Chandrayaan-3 are in the final stages, with the rocket assembly complete and the final tests pending.

                                                    International Affairs

The World Bank has sanctioned USD 1.5 billion for Carbon Transition in India.

• The World Bank has decided to allocate 1.5 billion USD for Carbon Transition in India.
• This grant will help in achieving the target of producing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030.

                                                         Important Days

World UFO Day 2023 : 02 July

• World UFO Day was observed on July 2 bringing together enthusiasts, researchers, and curious individuals interested in unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

                                                                  Economy

Government has raised interest rates on small saving schemes.

• Government has decided to increase interest rates on small saving schemes by 0.3%.
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                                                            Appointment

NCP Leader Ajit Pawar Sworn In As Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

• Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra after joining the Eknath Shinde-led government.

Brajendra Navnit to be India’s ambassador to WTO for 9 months.

• Government has extended the tenure of Brajendra Navnit as Ambassador of India to the World Trade Organisation for nine months till 31 March next year.

                                                                 Sports

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League 2023.

• Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra has won Lussae Diamond League 2023 with 87.66 meters throw.

Max Verstappen wins Austrian GP 2023.

• Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, continued his impressive performance by securing a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2023.