Page-15 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Internet Saathi programme to be expanded to Punjab and Odisha

July 17, 2019

Google India and Tata Trusts are set to expand their ‘Internet Saathi’ digital literacy programme for rural women to villages in Punjab and Odisha. Currently, the programme has reach of 2.6 lakh villages across 18 states. Key Highlights On adding ..

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National Digital Health Blueprint: released by Health Ministry

July 17, 2019

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan released National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) which aims to create National Digital Health Eco-System, in public domain. Health Ministry also sought inputs from various stakeholders on its vision. Background Information Technology (IT) enabled schemes in ..

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Justice Sikri appointed as Singapore International Commercial Court Judge

July 16, 2019

Justice A K Sikri, former Supreme Court judge has been appointed as an International Judge of Singapore International Commercial Court. Key Highlights President of Republic of Singapore, on advice of Prime Minister of Singapore, has made appointment of Justice Sikri ..

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15 July: World Youth Skills Day

July 16, 2019

The World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on 15 July across the world. UNESCO’s theme for WYSD 2019 is- Learning to learn for life and work. The day 15 July 2019 also marks 4th anniversary of National Skill ..

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LS passes National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019

July 16, 2019

The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by Lok Sabha, to allow NIA to probe terrorist acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad. The Bill seeks to give more teeth to National Investigation Agency (NIA). Key Highlights NIA ..

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Kartarpur Sahib: Pakistan agrees to Visa-free, year-long travel for Indians

July 16, 2019

Pakistan has agreed in principle to allow year-long visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to holy Gurdwara of Kartarpur Sahib. The agreement was reached at 2nd bilateral formal meeting held at Wagah for finalising the modalities for Kartarpur Sahib corridor, a ..

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Alan Turing: WW-II Code-breaker to appear on U.K.’s new £50 bank note

July 16, 2019

Alan Turing, the code-breaker during World War II has been chosen by Bank of England to feature on Britain’s new £50 note. The £50 note will be the last of Bank of England collection to switch from paper to polymer ..

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India is home to 1,256 species of orchid: 1st comprehensive survey

July 16, 2019

According to the first comprehensive census of orchids of India titled ‘Orchids of India: A Pictorial Guide’, India is home to 1,256 species of orchid. The census containing photographs of 775 species is published recently by the Botanical Survey of ..

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