Appointment of 2 female officers for the first time in the IDBP force
- India has 5 Central Police Forces namely CRPF, CISF, Indo-Tibetan Police Force, NSG, SSB. Of these, the recruitment of women in forces other than the Indo-Tibetan Police Force began a few years ago.
- Although women have been recruited into the Indo-Tibetan Police Force since 2016, they have not been recruited for combat missions. For the first time, two female officers, Prakriti and Diksha, have been appointed to the post of Assistant Commandant in the force.
- The Syed Talwar 2021 bilateral naval exercise between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was held in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Navy's INS Kochi warship and two integrated Sea King MK 42B helicopters participated in the exercise.
- The Al-Dhafra warship, AS-565B Panther, was involved in helicopter training on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
- The Mini Football Women's World Cup 2021 will be held in Ukraine from August 11 to 16. There are 5 Tamil Nadu athletes to participate in this.
- 2021 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- Theme - "Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract"
- India is home to Asian lions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the number of lions in India has increased significantly in the last few years.
- Theme for 2021 is "Slow elimination of the African lion"
- For several years now, the Home Minister's award has been given to police officers who excel in intelligence. The Union Home Ministry on Thursday announced the names of 152 nominees for the award.
- Details of 8 Police Inspectors from Tamil Nadu selected for this award, Nagapattinam CPCIT Inspector M. Saravanan, Thiruvannamalai All Women Police Station Inspector A. Anpa Rasi, Cuddalore District Puduchathram Police Station Inspector P. Kavitha, Tiruvallur District Vengal Police Station Inspector R. Jayavel, Chengalpattu District Thiruporur Police Station Inspector K. Kalaichelvi, Chennai Metropolitan Police Intelligence Division Police Inspector G. Manivannan, Chennai Chromepet Police Station Inspector P.R. Chidambaramurukesan and Kanyakumari District Private Police Inspector C. Kanmani have been selected for the Union Home Minister Award.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday launched a policy of disposing of old vehicles. The policy decision based on automation was announced at the International Investors Conference in Gujarat. The Prime Minister inaugurated the conference on video.
- Destroying old vehicles (scrap) will reduce the import of large quantities of iron and raw material from abroad. He also noted that disposing of old vehicles would reduce environmental pollution.
- By implementing the destruction of old vehicles Rs. 10 billion investment opportunities will be created. Implementing this for private vehicles will come into effect from 2024.
- A vehicle demolition center will be set up in the Along area of Gujarat and it will be the most important hub in the country. Vehicle destruction policy is a very important milestone in India's development trajectory. There is also an opportunity for young people to create start-ups.
- This policy will enable the complete elimination of vehicles that are unfit to run on the roads and pollute the environment. Thus creating a safe environment. This policy is designed to make everyone aware of their responsibilities in environmental protection.
- Certificates will be issued when old cars are left at those centers for disposal. Holders of this certificate are not required to pay a registration fee for a newly purchased vehicle. Significant discounts will also be offered on the road tax. Individuals can also avoid the administrative costs of destroying old vehicles.
- Frequent repairs can also avoid high fuel costs. Creating a more secure environment will also benefit their physical health. Also road accidents caused by old vehicles can be avoided. Just because they are old vehicles does not mean they should be destroyed. They will be tested to see if they are fit to run on the roads. Only vehicles that do not pass this test will be destroyed
- Phase 7 excavations are underway at Keezhadi, Kondagai, Agaram and Manalur near Thirupuvanam in Sivagangai district. It has now been revealed that there are 2 pots in the cone shaped pot used for the funeral in an old man's tomb in Kontakai, as well as an ordinary pot.
- Archaeologists are still struggling to gather enough evidence before reaching the final conclusions about the location of the remains. It is noteworthy that so far 25 elderly minions have been found in the gorge and only 13 minions have been opened.
- Chief Minister Stalin will present the awards for the best corporations and municipalities in Tamil Nadu at an Independence Day function. Then, Tanjore Corporation will be given a prize of Rs. 25 lakhs, Udagai, the first place among the best municipalities, Rs.
- Gallagudi in Trichy district, Melpattambakkam in Cuddalore and Kottaiyur in Sivagangai district have been selected as the top 3 municipalities.
- For the presence of the Sangam period fort at Porpanaikottai near Pudukkottai, there are signs including a circular perimeter of about 1.63 km in length. A team led by Professor Inian of the Tamil Nadu Open University has been conducting excavations here for the past 13 days.
- Over the past few days, iron hooks, earthen pots, the conical top of the jar lid, and the earthenware chip, which is considered a toy, have also been found in the excavations.
