Current affairs 02 July 2023

India’s biggest natural arch discovered in Odisha by GSI.

The Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) state unit has discovered a magnificent Natural Arch located in the Kanika range of Sundargarh forest division.
This geological marvel is believed to have originated during the Jurassic period. GSI has also proposed Geo Heritage tag for Natural Arch. If it is done, it will become the biggest natural arch of the country to have the Geo Heritage tag. This oval-shaped arch has a length of 30 metres at the base and is 12 metre high.
The alcove of the natural arch, has maximum height and width of 7 metres and 15 metres respectively.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra obtained the top spot in Lausanne Diamond League 2023 with a best throw of 87.66 m. The star Indian player is coming back from a muscle injury he had sustained during training.
The injury forced Chopra to withdraw from three events in the month of June namely FBK Games, Paavo Nurmi Games and the Ostrava Golden Spike.
Neeraj Chopra’s attempts at Lausanne Diamond League 2023: No mark, 83.52m, 85.04m, No mark, 87.66m, 84.15m.

Senior IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar has been appointed as Special Director in the CBI, while Anurag has been promoted to the position of Additional Director.
Manoj Sashidhar has also been appointed as Additional Director, and Sharad Agarwal's deputation tenure as Joint Director has been extended.
Senior IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar belongs to the 1989 batch of Jharkhand cadre.
Currently serving as Additional Director in the agency, Bhatnagar's appointment is effective until his superannuation on November 20, 2024.
This appointment showcases his experience and competence in handling critical roles within the federal probe agency.

Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, as part of a military contingent, are poised to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour.
The French traditional military parade is held in Paris during Bastille Day on July 14. PM Modi's visit will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between France and India.
India procured 36 Rafale jets from France under an inter-governmental framework.
The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 year after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia.

Canada launched the "Digital Nomad Strategy" to address its skilled labour shortage, particularly in the tech industry.
The strategy aims to attract talented individuals from around the world.
The shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry, has prompted Canada to take proactive measures.
The strategy focuses primarily on the technology industry, recognizing its importance in driving innovation and economic growth.
Under New Digital Nomad Strategy Foreign workers are allowed to stay in Canada for up to six months under the Digital Nomad Strategy.
If digital nomads receive job offers during their stay, they have the option of extending their time in the country.