Page-23 of Current Affairs - July, 2018

Uttarakhand HC declares entire animal kingdom as legal entities

July 6, 2018

The Uttarakhand High Court has declared entire animal kingdom i.e. all animals, including avian and aquatic species as legal entities with rights, duties and liabilities of living person. The order was given by Division Bench of Justice Rajiv Sharma and ..

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ISRO conducts first test of crew escape module for India’s manned mision to space

July 6, 2018

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted test of Crew Escape System that provides escape mechanism for astronauts if the launch operation is aborted. The crew escape system is being developed as part of the he proposed human spaceflight ..

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Government launches Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System and Khan Prahari mobile app

July 6, 2018

The Union Ministry of Coal has launched Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application ‘Khan Prahari’. The CMSMS and the mobile app have been developed by CMPDI, Ranchi a Subsidiary of CIL and Bhaskarcharya Institute of Space ..

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UNESCO to set up Design University for Gaming in Visakhapatnam

July 6, 2018

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will set up ‘Design University for Gaming’ in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In this regard, UNESCO delegation has entered into an agreement with Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB). Design University for ..

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BSNL unveils internet telephony service Wings

July 6, 2018

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced soft launch of its first Internet telephony service Wings in India to be rolled out from August 1, 2018. It also launched prepaid initiative in its landline offerings and a ..

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CBIC develops GST Verify mobile app to protect interest of consumers

July 6, 2018

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has developed mobile app ‘GST Verify’ to protect interest of consumers. It is android app to verify if the person collecting GST from consumer is eligible to collect it or not. ..

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NBWL adds 4 species in Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species

July 5, 2018

The standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has recently added four species- Northern River Terrapin, Clouded Leopard, Arabian Sea Humpback Whale and Red Panda into Centre’s Recovery Programme for Critically Endangered Species. They were added on the recommendation by ..

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Cabinet approves DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018

July 5, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018. The Bill aims at expanding application of DNA-based forensic technologies to support and strengthen justice delivery system of the country. Key Features of the Bill It ..

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