Page-22 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

Pakistan passes bill to prevent Torture and Custodial Death

July 15, 2021

Parliament of Pakistan has passed a bill to criminalise torture and prevent custodial killings by police or other government officials on July 12, 2021. Highlights This bill was adopted by Senate which is the upper house of bicameral parliament. It ..

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Adani Group takes over Mumbai Airport

July 15, 2021

Adani Group led by Gautam Adani has completed the takeover of ‘Mumbai International Airport’ from GVK group. Key points With this takeover, Adani group has become the top company in terms of airport infrastructure companies in India. India is going ..

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Draft of Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

July 15, 2021

UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat released first official draft of a new post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Key points This framework will be used to guide actions worldwide through 2030 in order to preserve and protect nature & its ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 15, 2021 INDIA – Don’t register cases under repealed Section 66A of IT Act related to posting online comments: Centre to states – PM Modi, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ..

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Maharashtra unveils new EV policy

July 14, 2021

Maharashtra government has unveiled the “Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, 2021”. Key Points Government also revealed its plans to attract EV manufacturing companies and allied businesses in State by offering incentives to industries and consumers. EV policy was unveiled by ..

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NTPC to set up India’s largest solar park at Rann of Kutch

July 14, 2021

State-run NTPC Ltd is to set up India’s largest solar park at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Key points This solar park will have the capacity of 4.75 gigawatt (GW). It will be set up in Rann of Kutch in ..

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Senari massacre of 1999- Key Facts

July 14, 2021

Supreme Court, on July 12, agreed to hear appeal by Bihar government against the acquittal by Patna High Court of 14 accused in Senari massacre of 1999. What is Senari Massacre? In the Senari Village of Jehanabad district, 34 upper ..

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India’s first 5-star Hotel atop Railway Track in Gandhinagar

July 14, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to virtually inaugurate a newly-built five-star hotel on the top of redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station on July 16, 2021. Background This project on redevelopment of Gandhinagar railway station and construction of five-star hotel started ..

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India to send 228 contingent to Tokyo Olympics

July 14, 2021

India is all set to sending a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. Highlights Of 119 athletes, 67 are male and 52 female participants. 119 athletes from 22 states will represent 130 crore Indians in 18 sport disciplines. ..

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‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme- Highlights

July 14, 2021

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced “RBI Retail Direct facility” scheme on July 12, 2021. What is Retail Direct Scheme? RBI’s Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in Government Securities (G-Sec) by individual investors. Under this ..

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