Page-10 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

UK reports cases of ‘Norovirus’ infection

July 24, 2021

The United Kingdom, is now reporting an outbreak of norovirus. Public Health England (PHE) recently issued a warning regarding Norovirus. Since the end of the month of May, England has recorded 154 cases of norovirus in the country. Increase in ..

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NITI Aayog and IEA launches Renewables Integration in India report

July 24, 2021

On 22nd July, 2021 a report named Renewables Integration in India 2021 was jointly launched by NITI Aayog and IEA. This report is based on the outcome of workshops held in three states along with the Governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra ..

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World Brain Day observed on July 22

July 24, 2021

Every year, on 22nd July, World Brain Day is observed to raise awareness about the disease multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain and the spine.   Theme for the year 2021 ‘Stop Multiple Sclerosis’ ..

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IIT-K launches innovation hub to find solutions for anti-drone technologies

July 24, 2021

On 23rd July, 2021 the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) launched technology innovation hub to find cyber security solutions for intrusion detection system, anti-drones technologies, cyber physical system and block-chain.   Highlights After a rigorous application process, 25 research ..

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Today’s Headlines: July 24, 2021

July 24, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 24, 2021 INDIA – 67.6% population above 6 years found to have Covid antibodies in 4th national serosurvey, Lok Sabha told – IIT-K launches technology innovation hub to find cyber ..

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Centre to invest Rs 324 crore to expand lab testing infrastructure

July 23, 2021

42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government. This will be set up under a central scheme during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. This project will cost Rs324 crore.   Highlights The scheme ..

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Govt. to sell stakes in LIC in two stages

July 23, 2021

The government has decided that it might not sell 10% stake in Life Insurance Corp. of India through an initial public offering but instead choosing instead to sell 5 or 6% which will be followed by a second public offering. ..

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WHO Report on Drowning Prevention in Asia-Pacific

July 23, 2021

WHO on 23rd July launched its first Regional Status Report on Drowning Prevention in the South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions. This report said that nearly two-thirds of all global deaths due to drowning occur in the Asia Pacific region. ..

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MP suspended from Rajya Sabha

July 23, 2021

On Friday, Santanu Sen, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the Monsoon Session for being unruly a day after he snatched papers from newly appointed information technology minister Ashwani Vaishnaw while he ..

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Study: 46.2% Indians report poor quality of life

July 23, 2021

A study conducted by Danone India, a French packaged foods and beverages company, along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has gauged the standard of psychological and physical, social relationships, and environment among more than 2,700 adults in India. It ..

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