Page-23 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

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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“COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” Campaign Launched

July 17, 2021

Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda, launched “COVID Teeka Sank Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” campaign. About the campaign This campaign will help in beating “infodemic” against coronavirus vaccine and myths, rumours, disinformation & misinformation that are adding to infodemic. It ..

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US released Online hub to help ransomware victims

July 17, 2021

United States government has released an online hub for victims of ransomware attacks. Key Points Online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources and get assistance in case they are targeted by cyber hackers. US ..

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Jurisdiction of Krishna & Godavari River boards notified

July 17, 2021

Central Government has notified jurisdiction of Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) & Godavari River Management Boards (GRMB), Seven years after their constitution under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Key Points With the constitution of boards, Centre transferred operation of all projects, ..

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COVIHOME: IITH develops affordable COVID-19 testing kit

July 17, 2021

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad have developed India’s First Rapid Electronic and Artificial Intelligence-powered COVID-19 test called COVIHOME. This test can be performed at an affordable cost at home. About COVIHOME test kit Test kit can produce results ..

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