Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023

• Every year on July 26^th, Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed nationwide to honour the courageous and valiant Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for their country during the Kargil War in 1999.
• This day marks the triumph of Operation Vijay, a momentous military achievement against Pakistan during the Kargil War in 1999.
• In 2023, India commemorates the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

CERT-In Cautions Against Ransomware 'Akira' Attack

• In cyberspace, a recently discovered ransomware virus named 'Akira' has emerged.
• Its purpose is to pilfer essential personal information and encrypt data, thereby pressuring individuals into paying a ransom to regain access to their files.
• This ransomware operates by targeting both Windows and Linux-based systems.

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2023

• Every year on July 26^th, the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed.
• The primary aim of this day is to raise worldwide awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems, recognizing them as unique, valuable, and fragile environments.
• The day serves as a platform to promote sustainable approaches in the management, protection, and utilization of these ecosystems.
• The General Conference of UNESCO officially adopted this International Day in 2015.

India's First Cannabis Medicine Project

• The CSIR-IIIM project holds significant importance for Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, as it aims to produce high-quality drugs for various neuropathies, diabetic pains, and other medical conditions, with the potential for export.
• The Cannabis Research Project, initiated by CSIR-IIIM Jammu, is a first-of-its-kind endeavour in India.
• It operates in a Private Public Partnership with a Canadian firm, offering immense potential for utilizing this substance of abuse for the benefit of humanity, particularly for patients dealing with neuropathies, cancer, and epilepsy.

ISRO to launch PSLV-C56

• The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has made an announcement regarding the upcoming launch of PSLV-C56.
• This mission is scheduled to take place on 30th July at 6:30 AM from the prestigious Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
• The PSLV-C56 will be carrying Singapore's DS-SAR satellite along with six other co-passenger satellites, adding to the significance of this remarkable space endeavour.

Heli Summit 2023 

• The Heli Summit 2023, the 5^thedition of the Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit, was collaboratively hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Ltd., and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
• The theme of the summit is “Reaching the Last Mile: Regional Connectivity through Helicopters & Small Aircraft”.