Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology have developed the vaccine for cervical cancer in India

• Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix— the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.

Rs. 6,500 crores additional funding for Tejas 2.0 project has been approved by the Centre

• The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the project to develop Tejas Mark-2 at a cost of over Rs 6,500 crore, in addition to the Rs 2,500 crore earlier sanctioned for it.
• The cabinet clearance to build fifth-generation advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA), with stealth features will follow within the next few months.
• The Tejas Mark-1 (13.5 tonne weight) has been designed to replace obsolete MiG-21s.
  • The Mark-2 variant (17.5 tonne) will succeed fighters like Mirage-2000s, Jaguars and MiG-29s in the Indian Air Force’s combat fleet.
• Lightweight Tejas Mark-1 is primarily meant for air defence. 
  • Medium-weight Mark-2 fighter, with its heavy standoff weapons, will be for offensive operations into enemy territory

 Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav  representing India in the G20 Environment and Climate Ministerial Meeting.

• The G20 was formed in 1999 in the backdrop of the financial crisis of the late 1990s that hit East Asia and Southeast Asia in particular.
• The first Summit took place in 2008 in Washington DC, US.
• G20 is a global grouping that aims to secure global financial stability by involving middle-income countries.
• In addition to G20 Summits, the Sherpa meetings (that help in negotiations and building consensus), and other events are also organised throughout the year.
• Full members of G20 are- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.

 
National Nutrition Week going to be observed from 1st-7th September

• The Ministry of Women and Child Development is observing the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 from September 1
• Theme: “World of Flavors”
• National Nutrition Week is commemorated to educate people about healthy and nutritious food.
• The Food and Nutrition Board of the Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development organises an annual week-long celebration of National Nutrition Week to inform people about this basic phenomenon.
• The importance and role of a healthy diet in the human body are emphasised. A balanced diet full of essential nutrients is essential for healthy development and function.
• The Indian government has started programmes that emphasise good nutrition, wholesome food, and a healthy lifestyle

 
Anurag Shamra, MP – Jhansi has been elected as the International Treasurer of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

• The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was founded in 1911and links parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from over 180 national, state, provincial and territorial parliaments and legislatures from 55 countries of the Commonwealth through its network.
• Its mission is to promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance, youth engagement in democracy, gender equality and equal representation.

 
Rohit Sharma became the first player to score 3500 runs in T20I