‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally Flagged-off

• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar flagged off the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' motorcycle rally at Pragati Maidan in Delhi.
• As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) initiative, the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is scheduled to take place nationwide from August 13 to 15.
• The campaign aims to inspire individuals to proudly display the national flag at their residences.

CJI Launches QR Code-Based E-Pass for Entry At SC

• As part of a forward-looking initiative aimed at enhancing and simplifying the availability of legal remedies, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y Chandrachud introduced the 'SuSwagatam' portal.
• This pioneering system provides a user-friendly means for lawyers, litigants, and individuals to obtain QR code-linked ePasses, allowing them entry into the esteemed premises of the Supreme Court.

Indian GPS NavIC to Link to Aadhaar Enrolment Devices

• The Department of Space (DoS) has informed the Parliamentary Committee of Science and Technology that the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), comprising seven satellites and serving as India's counterpart to the American GPS (global positioning system), is set to be incorporated into Aadhaar enrolment devices.
• Field trials have been effectively conducted under the department's supervision, and they are now contributing technical knowledge to conclude the procurement specifications for these devices.

India’s First Bank to Provide 24x7 Video Banking Service

• AU Small Finance Bank, has achieved a noteworthy advancement by becoming the first bank to provide customer service of 24x7 video banking platform.
• This offering empowers customers to participate in direct face-to-face video conversations with skilled bankers, similar to video calls.
• This development revolutionizes convenience by furnishing uninterrupted assistance, including weekends and holidays.

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution to Rename State as Keralam

• To embrace its cultural and linguistic roots, the Kerala Legislative Assembly has approved a resolution urging the Central government to modify the state's name from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'.
• While the term 'Keralam' represents the state in Malayalam, it is referred to as 'Kerala' in other languages.
• The significance of uniting Malayalam-speaking communities into a cohesive Kerala gained notable prominence during India's struggle for independence.