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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 18, 2021

July 18, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 18, 2021 INDIA – ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’ renamed as ‘High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’ – Union Home ..

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SC to implement system for Safe Digital Transmission of Bail Orders

July 17, 2021

Supreme Court of India announced on July 16, 2021, to implement a system for safe digital transmission of its bail orders to jails across India. Key Points With the implementation of ‘safe digital transmission of bail order’ scheme,  authorities will ..

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SEBI introduces ‘Expected loss-based’ rating scale

July 17, 2021

Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new framework for “expected loss-based rating scale”. Highlights Under the new framework, credit rating agencies are required to provide expected loss-based ratings for projects and instruments which are associated with infrastructure ..

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Male Guardian requirement for Women attending Hajj stopped

July 17, 2021

According to Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, women can now register for annual Hajj pilgrimage without male guardian (marham). Key Points In registration guidelines of Hajj for domestic pilgrims, ministry highlights, women do not need require a male ..

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Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities launched

July 17, 2021

Power Minister, R.K. Singh, released 9th Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities in New Delhi on the occasion of on the occasion of 36th Foundation Day of Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Key Points While releasing Integrated Ratings for State ..

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US Navy hands over MH-60R multi role helicopters to India

July 17, 2021

United States Navy has handed over first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to Indian Navy, further strengthening the India-US defence relationship. Key Points Indian Navy is procuring 24 of MH-60R helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Helicopters are being procured ..

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New Zealand chairs special APEC Meeting

July 17, 2021

New Zealand chaired special virtual meeting of Asia-Pacific trade group called “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)”. Highlights During the meeting world leaders highlighted that, extensive COVID-19 immunization is a global public good and accelerating access to vaccines is essential in order ..

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First case of Monkeypox detected in Texas

July 17, 2021

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), First case of rare human monkeypox was detected in Texas. Key Points Monkeypox was detected in a US. resident, who recently travelled from Nigeria to US. Though it is a ..

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New name for Jammu and Kashmir High Court

July 17, 2021

With an order notified by Department of justice in Law Ministry on July 16, 2021, nomenclature of ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’ has been changed to ‘High Court of Jammu & Kashmir ..

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Amazon Rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs

July 17, 2021

As per a study published in science journal, Nature, parts of Amazon rainforest are emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb. Highlights Study was conducted by making 600 flights over four areas of Amazon. It was led by researchers from ..

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