International Youth Day 2023

• Each year, the 12th of August witnesses the collective gathering of the global community to commemorate International Youth Day.
• This yearly event functions as a designated day of consciousness and mobilization, acknowledged by the United Nations (UN), with the aim of tackling significant challenges that impact the younger generation worldwide.

Indian Economy to Grow at 6% in FY24

• The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has predicted a probable slowdown in India's economic growth to around 6% during the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), a decrease from the 7.2% achieved in FY23.
• This anticipated deceleration is ascribed to the existing challenges in the global economic environment.
• The analysis conducted by NIPFP encompasses a range of economic markers and patterns, providing valuable perspectives into the potential direction of India's economic landscape.

Centre’s New Bill on Election Commission Appointments

• The central government of India has recently introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha, with the objective of altering the procedure for designating the Chief Election Commissioner and additional Election Commissioners of the nation.
• The outlined bill encompasses notable revisions to the structure of the selection committee tasked with making these designations.

Gujarat Launches ‘Sinh Suchna’ App

• In observance of World Lion Day, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of Gujarat has unveiled a novel mobile application named 'Sinh Suchna'.
• The inauguration ceremony, hosted in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marks a noteworthy stride towards contemporary wildlife preservation, empowering both the state's forestry department and the populace at large to proficiently track the activities of lions.

World Elephant Day 2023

• Every year on August 12th, World Elephant Day holds immense importance as it focuses on generating consciousness about the urgent difficulties confronting elephants and championing their safeguarding and preservation.
• This commemoration stands as a crucial forum to accentuate concerns like the reduction of their habitats, the illicit trade in ivory, conflicts between humans and elephants, and the immediate necessity for enhanced conservation endeavors.

Subhash Runwal Receives the RICS South Asia Awards

• Subhash Runwal, the Chairman of Runwal, a prominent real estate developer has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the inaugural RICS South Asia Awards.
• RICS, which stands for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, is a worldwide professional organization that represents experts within the industry across various nations.