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Top Headlines 7 August 2023

Today’s History: 7 August 2023

In 1861, Famous poet, writer, and painter, Rabindranath Tagore, was born.
In 1905, Indian National Congress declares a boycott of British goods.
In 1925, Indian agronomist, and agricultural scientist, MS Swaminathan, was born.
In 1985, Geet Sethi became the third Indian to become the World’s Armature Billiard Champion.
In 2018, Swedish furniture brand Ikea opens its first store in India.

1) Bangladesh allows four transit routes to India

The Bangladesh govt has approved four routes for the transportation of goods to merchants in northeastern Indian states.
The 4 routes include Chittagong Port-Agartala,
Mongla Port-Akhaura-Agartala, Chittagong-Bibirbazar-Srimantapur, and Mongla Port-Srimantapur.
India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement allowing Indian traders to use ports for the transportation of goods.

2) PM Modi to attend National Handloom Day celebrations in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the National Handloom Day celebrations at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam.
He will launch an e-portal, a Repository of Textiles & Crafts developed by NIFT.
The year 2023 marks the 9th National Handloom Day.
The program is being held in the spirit of being ‘Vocal For Local.’
The event aims to promote and support the handloom industry in India.

3) Rajasthan govt forms Guru Gorakhnath Board for backward classes

The Rajasthan government has formed the Guru Gorakhnath Board to identify problems faced by Jogi, Yogi, and Nath communities.
The Board will provide suggestions to the state government based on primary survey reports for necessary facilities for these backward classes.
The Board will also suggest measures for the state’s progress on educational and economic fronts.

4) ISRO successfully performs orbit reduction manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out an orbit reduction manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-3.
The spacecraft underwent a planned retrofiring of engines to bring it closer to the moon’s surface.
ISRO would attempt a soft landing on the moon’s surface on 23 August.
Chandrayaan-3 will demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.

5) Renowned Telangana folk singer Gummadi Vittal Rao ‘Gaddar’ passes away

Revolutionary balladeer and renowned folk singer Gaddar, also known as Gummadi Vittal Rao, passed away on 6 August 2023.
He played a significant role in the Telangana statehood movement through his songs highlighting injustices in the region.
Gaddar was a former Maoist ideologue who played a crucial role in the left-wing extremist movement through his songs.

6) Government appoints Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as new CBIC Chairman

Union govt, on 6 August 2023, appointed Sanjay Kumar Agarwal as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) after the superannuation of Vivek Johri on July 31.
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal was working as a member (investigation) in the CBIC board since March 1, 2022.
The CBIC has also appointed Senior IRS officer Surjit Bhujabal as member investigation, CBIC.

7) Amit Shah, CM Naveen Patnaik launch national highway project in Odisha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in Bhubaneswar on August 5, 2023.
The foundation stone for widening Moter to Banner in Bhubaneswar was laid by the Union Minister and CM.
The Kamakshyanagar-Duburi section of National Highway-53 was also inaugurated by Amit Shah.

8) Tamil actor Mohan of ‘Apoorva Sagodharangal’ fame, passes away

Tamil actor Mohan, known for his comedic supporting roles, passed away in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
In the 1989 hit ‘Apporva Sagodharangal’, Mohan played the role of superstar Kamal Haassan’s best friend.
Mohan also acted in the critically acclaimed film ‘Naan Kadavul’ released in 2009.
The movie depicts the horrific conditions faced by physically challenged people.

9) FEDA hosts International Education Summit in Dubai on excellence

The Federation of Economic Development Association (FEDA) hosted the International Education Summit & Conference 2023 at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai.
The summit was attended by more than 120 participants from various academic disciplines.
FEDA is a membership-based organization that promotes economic growth in India.

10) PM lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The redevelopment of these stations will cost more than Rs 24,470 crores and is spread across 27 states and union territories.
The ‘One Station One Product’ scheme will help the artisans and will help in branding the district.

11) National Handloom Day: 7 August

It is observed on 7 August every year to honour the handloom weavers in the country.
The Swadeshi Movement was founded on August 7, which is why that day is recognised as National Handloom Day.
The inaugural National Handloom Day was launched and observed by the Indian government on August 7, 2015, in Chennai

12) Pakistan cricket team receives govt approval to participate in India

Pakistan’s men’s cricket team will participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 hosted by India from October 5 to November 19.
The tournament will feature ten teams playing across ten venues from October 5 to November 19.
India’s World Cup campaign will begin with a match against Australia on October 8 in Chennai.
Eight teams have qualified for the event.

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