81^st Anniversary of Quit India Movement

• The Quit India Movement stands as a pivotal moment in India's fight for freedom from British colonial dominance.
• In 2023, we observe the 81^st anniversary of this momentous event, which reshaped the trajectory of India's history.
• The Quit India Movement was driven by the paramount goal of attaining immediate and total independence from British colonial rule.
• The movement fervently called for an end to British supremacy over India, envisioning the establishment of an autonomous and self-governing nation.

Vaibhav Taneja as the New CFO of Tesla

• Vaibhav Taneja, of Indian descent, has been selected as Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of the former finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn.
• Taneja, who currently holds the position of Chief Accounting Officer at Tesla, will now also assume the role of CFO.
• Kirkhorn, who had served as Tesla's finance chief for the past four years, made the decision to step down from his position.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023

• Every year on August 9^th, the United Nations commemorates the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, aiming to advocate for and safeguard the rights of Indigenous communities worldwide.
• This observance, also referred to as World Tribal Day, highlights the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Indigenous populations towards addressing global concerns, including the preservation of the environment.

Union Home Minister Launched the Digital Portal of the CRCS office, Pune

• Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, inaugurated the digital platform for the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office in Pune, Maharashtra.
• This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahkar se Samriddhi," which focuses on empowering cooperative societies.
• The CRCS office is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (MSCS) Act of 2002.
• The newly launched portal will streamline the operations of over 1550 MSCS across India and foster a digital environment for facilitating new registrations.
• The primary objective of the portal is to enhance the ease of conducting business within the cooperative sector.

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Launches New G.O.L.D. Plan

• IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company has introduced an innovative insurance offering called the Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D.) Plan, with the aim of delivering improved financial stability and consistent earnings to its policyholders.
• This distinctive insurance product is designed as a non-linked and non-participating plan, specifically tailored to provide policyholders with enduring, steady income, thus ensuring a future free from financial concerns.