Uttar Pradesh CM launches ‘MyGov-Meri Sarkar’ portal

On 26th July, 2021, Yogi Adityanath the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh launched the ‘MyGov-Meri Sarkar’ portal. Key Points Through this portal, the people of the state can give various feedbacks to the government and the UP government can also ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Four new sports in Tokyo Olympics

Four new sports have been introduced in the Tokyo Olympics. They are karate, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. Karate Martial art, since the 1970s, has been a candidate for Olympic inclusion but the organizers never agreed to accept this sport ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

BS Yediyurappa resigns as Karnataka chief minister

At a two-year celebration of his government, today Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa announced his resignation. This announcement ends the weeks of speculation floating around regarding calls for his removal by a BJP section in the state. Highlights He will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

China: Reforms for private education companies

China announced new rules under which profit tutoring in core school subjects has been barred to ease financial pressures on families. China’s private educational firms are bracing for a hit after the announcements were made. The rule changes sent shockwaves ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

ISRO’s merchandiser programme takes off with 8 companies already onboard

Indian Space Research Organisation’s merchandise programme which will be customised space-themed has taken off in partnership with multiple companies. Following the launch of this programme, all those interested will be able to purchase authorised products of ISRO such as T-shirts, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Bangladesh to launch ‘Jogajog’ as an alternative to Facebook

Bangladesh is going to launch its own social media platform named ‘Jogajog’ which is an alternative to the globally popular Facebook and ‘Alapon’ which will be  an alternative of WhatsApp.   Key Points Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Bangladesh’ State Minister for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

India gets its 39th World Heritage Site: Rudreswara Temple in Telangana

Rudreswara Temple which is located at Palampet, Mulugu district, in the state of Telangana has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On 25th July, 2021 this decision was taken at the 44th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. Ramappa ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Amit Shah launches Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji)

On 25th July, 2021 the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji) was launched by Home Minister Amit Shah. “Evergreen Northeast”, was the slogan given for this campaign highlighting the importance of tree plantation and afforestation. This campaign will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021