Page-15 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024

New High-Efficacy Malaria Vaccine Launched in Cote d’Ivoire

July 16, 2024

The introduction of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in Cote d’Ivoire was a big step forward in the fight against malaria around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) approved the vaccine last year, and this is the first time it has ..

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What is Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM Act)?

July 16, 2024

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, passed in 2003, was meant to make the Indian government more responsible with its money and cut down on its debt. Its importance has been emphasized during economic problems, especially during the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

1. Recently, which country secured their second consecutive Copa America championship by defeating Colombia? [A] Argentina[B] Peru[C] Venezuela[D] Chile Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Argentina] Notes:Argentina won their 16th Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final, held ..

India’s Longest Urban Tunnel Between Borivali and Thane

July 15, 2024

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, led the event to break ground on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project in Mumbai on July 13, 2024. This Rs. 16,600 crore project is part of a bigger plan to improve Mumbai’s infrastructure ..

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Government to Propose Insurance Act Amendments in Budget Session

July 15, 2024

People in New Delhi are getting more and more excited about the upcoming Budget session. They think that the government will bring a bill to change the Insurance Act of 1938. ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ is the goal of ..

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Germany to Phase Out Huawei, ZTE in 5G Networks

July 15, 2024

Germany has said it wants to slowly remove parts of its 5G network equipment that were made by Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE. This choice was made to protect national security and is part of a larger plan to ..

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Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 – Recent Updates

July 15, 2024

The Consumer Affairs Ministry wants to change the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The goal of the change is to require that important information about pre-packaged goods sold in stores that are bigger than 25 kilograms or 25 liters ..

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Wolbachia Bacteria

July 15, 2024

One of the most important studies ever published by Shenyang Agricultural University (SAU) in June showed how Wolbachia bacteria have changed the wasp Encarsia formosa’s reproductive system, creating groups of only females. This finding is very important, especially for biological ..

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