Page-27 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Water Conservation launched

July 2, 2019

Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a campaign for water conservation and water security in 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts. About Jal Shakti Abhiyan It is a collaborative effort of various Union ..

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Japan resumes commercial whaling

July 2, 2019

Japan has resumed commercial whaling after a period of 31 years, but will stay within country’s exclusive economic waters. Since 1988 Japan had switched to so-called research whaling. Though this move is slammed by anti-whaling activists but is welcomed by ..

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Tamil yeoman: now Tamil Nadu’s State Butterfly

July 2, 2019

Butterfly species Tamil yeoman (Cirrochroa thais) has been officially declared as state butterfly of Tamil Nadu. The southern State formally notified this by an order on lines of the State Tree (Palm), Bird (Emerald Dove), Flower (Gloriosa) and Animal (Nilgiri ..

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UP launches Dastak Campaign to eradicate AES & JE

July 1, 2019

Uttar Pradesh government has launched a massive campaign called ‘Dastak’ to eradicate deadly Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) disease. About Dastak Campaign It is a state-wide campaign against communicative diseases which will run from 1st to 31st ..

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Donald Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to enter North Korea

July 1, 2019

United States President Donald Trump became 1st sitting US president to set foot in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (or North Korea) when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea. ..

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National Film Heritage Mission Project reviewed by I&B Minister

July 1, 2019

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar reviewed Ministry’s prestigious project of National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) and various activities undertaken under the project in a meeting held at National Film Archives of India (NFAI) in Pune, Maharashtra. Key ..

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Fact Box: Jaya Arunachalam

July 1, 2019

Jaya Arunachalam, Indian social worker and founder of Working Women’s Forum (WWF) died at age of 87 in Chennai. She was also a pioneer of the women’s Self Help group (SHG) movement in the country. About Dr. Jaya Arunachalam She ..

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ISALEX19: ISAs joint security exercise begins

July 1, 2019

Abu Dhabi, capital of United Area Emirates (UAE) is hosting International Security Alliance (ISAs) first joint security exercise named ISALEX19. About ISALEX19 Activity Undertaken: It will simulate a real-life security threat in a virtual context, to test readiness of different ..

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