Page-10 of Current Affairs - July, 2017

SOHUM: Indigenously developed low-cost hearing screening device for newborns launched

July 17, 2017

The Union Ministry of Science and Technology has launched SOHUM, an indigenously developed low-cost hearing screening device for newborns. The innovative medical device has been developed by the School of International Biodesign (SIB) startup Sohum Innovation Labs India Pvt Ltd ..

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Fact box: National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination

July 17, 2017

The Union Health Ministry and Family Welfare for first time has unveiled National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Malaria Elimination (2017-22). It has set malaria elimination deadline as 2027, three years ahead of the global deadline. The NSP is based on ..

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Scientists develop super-flexible and strong artificial silk

July 17, 2017

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed super-stretchy and strong artificial (synthetic) spider silk, almost entirely composed of water. The synthetic spider silk mimics properties of spider silk, one of nature’s strongest materials for a range of applications such ..

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GSI discovers millions of tonnes of precious metals and minerals in Indian waters

July 17, 2017

Scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have discovered the presence of millions of tonnes of precious metals and minerals deep under the waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of peninsular India. They have confirmed the presence large ..

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Union Government clears three export infrastructure plans under TIES

July 17, 2017

The Union Government for the first time has given approval three infrastructure proposals to address the infrastructure problem under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES). Decision in this regard was taken at the Inter-Ministerial Empowered Committee (EC) meeting on ..

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IBBI notifies rules for bankruptcy probe

July 17, 2017

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified regulations for inspection and investigation of service providers registered with it. Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) implemented by IBBI, service providers are insolvency professional agencies, entities, professionals and ..

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Roger Federer wins record 8th Wimbledon title

July 17, 2017

Switzerland’s Roger Federer won 2017 Wimbledon title in the men’s single category. In the final match he defeated Marin Cilic of Croatia by 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 score. It was Federer’s record eighth Wimbledon title and overall 19th Grand Slam. With ..

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India's Harinder Pal Sandhu wins Victorian Open squash tournament

July 17, 2017

India’s Harinder Pal Sandhu (28) won the Victorian Open squash tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. In the final he defeated Rex Hedrick of Australia by 12-14, 11-3, 11-4 score. It was Sandhu’s ninth title at the PSA level and the ..

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US House of Representatives passes Bill on defence co-operation with India

July 15, 2017

The United States House of Representatives has passed an amendment to National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), 2018, a $621.5 billion defence expenditure bill to advance defence cooperation with India. India related amendment in the bill was adopted by a voice ..

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India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar wins gold medal at World Para Athletics

July 15, 2017

India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar (21) won gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at World Para Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom. In the F46 category, Sundar recorded his personal best effort of 60.36m ahead of Dinesh Priyantha ..

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