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Current Affairs – August 09 2023
1. CBI Academy Joins Interpol Global Academy Network
In recent developments, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has been officially inducted into the prestigious Interpol Global Academy Network.
Stepping onto the global stage, the CBI Academy now holds the esteemed title of being the 10th member of the Interpol Global Academy Network.
This induction is not just a testament to the academy’s capabilities but also to its dedication to maintaining global standards of law enforcement training and methodologies.
2. Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
After a hiatus of 14 years, South American nation leaders convened to prioritize the Amazon rainforest’s protection during the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization summit.
This pivotal gathering is taking place in Belem, a Brazilian city that stands as a testament to the urgency of the situation.
Founded 45 years ago, the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) plays a vital role in fostering collaborations among nations.
It serves as a global entity dedicated to fostering sustainable growth within the Amazon Basin. The nations involved in this organization are Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
The foundation for this collaboration was laid with the signing of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT) on July 3, 1978, which saw revisions in 1998. To bolster the treaty’s execution, ACTO was inaugurated in 1995. Further solidifying its presence, its Permanent Secretariat was set up in Brasilia in 2002.
3. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal takes charge as CBIC Chairman
IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has taken charge as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Agarwal succeeds Vivek Johri who superannuated as CBIC chief on May 31.
In an order issued on August 5, the finance ministry had appointed Agarwal, who was holding charge of CBIC member compliance management, looking into investigations.
The CBIC, which deals with policy making in indirect taxes — GST, customs, excise — is headed by a chairman and has six members in the board.
The board is assisted by principal chief commissioners/chief commissioners and principal director generals/ director generals.
4. Justice Subhasis Talapatra sworn in as new Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
Justice Subhasis Talapatra was officially appointed as the 33rd Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. The oath of office was administered by Governor Ganeshi Lal, marking his succession of Justice S Muralidhar.
He is set to hold the position of Chief Justice for a relatively short period of under two months, concluding with his retirement on October 3, 2023.
5. Public sector banks and major private banks collected over ₹35,000 cr in charges
As per a Finance Ministry report, both state-owned banks and leading private banks have garnered more than ₹21,000 crore in fees primarily from account holders failing to maintain the minimum balance.
Charges amounting to over ₹35,000 crore have been amassed since 2018 due to reasons such as non-compliance with minimum balance requirements, additional ATM transactions, and SMS services.
6. World Tribal Day 2023 is observed on Aug 09
Today, August 9, 2023, is World Tribal Day. This day is observed by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples.
It is also a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions that indigenous peoples make to society.
There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in over 90 countries around the world.
They make up about 5% of the world’s population, but they account for more than 15% of the world’s poorest people. Indigenous peoples are often marginalized and discriminated against, and they face many challenges, such as poverty, lack of access to education and healthcare, and environmental degradation.
World Tribal Day 2023 Theme
This year’s theme for World Tribal Day is “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.”
7. World Nagasaki Day 2023 is observed on Aug 09
Nagasaki Day, observed annually on August 9th, holds a somber significance in global history. It marks the day when the Japanese city of Nagasaki was devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II.
This day serves as a reminder of the immense destructive power of nuclear weapons and the need for lasting peace. Japan’s Nagasaki on Wednesday marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
8. Iraq bans media from using the term ‘homosexuality’
The media regulatory body of Iraq has issued a prohibition on the usage of the term ‘homosexuality‘ instructing both media and social media entities to employ the term ‘sexual deviance‘ in its place.
This directive encompasses all media and social media establishments functioning within the country, as specified by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC).
The use of these terms in any of their applications is now prohibited for all licensed CMC phone and internet companies. As a result, these companies are constrained from including “homosexuality” or “gender” in any of their mobile apps.
