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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 17, 2021

July 17, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 17, 2021 INDIA Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana launches ‘FASTER’ (‘Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records’) to instantly transmit bail and other orders to jail authorities – BRICS ..

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Biden extends USA’s Child Tax Credit programme

July 16, 2021

American President Joe Biden called on Congress to extend “Child Tax Credit Programme” because this programme has potential to reduce child poverty in America. Key Points Programme will be extended beyond its December expiration date. This announcement was made on ..

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IISc-Mynvax’s heat-tolerant Covid vaccine

July 16, 2021

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has developed a heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulation. While studying on animals, it was found to be effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Key Points Research was published in ACS Infectious Diseases journal. ..

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‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ launched

July 16, 2021

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and tribal affairs minister Arjun Munda jointly launched ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ on July 16, 2021. Key Points This scheme was launched for 50,000 school teachers. It will be implemented from July 20. Who ..

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Key Railway Projects to be inaugurated in Gujarat

July 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation several key projects of Railways in Gujarat on July 16, 2021. Key Facts Railway projects comprise of Newly redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway station Gauge converted cum electrified ..

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Twitter shuts down ‘Fleets’ service

July 16, 2021

Twitter Inc announced on July 14, 2021 that it is going to shut down its Fleets feature. Key points As per Twitter, this feature will no longer be available after August 3. Twitter will shut down this feature because it ..

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PM Fasal Bima Yojana Deadline extended

July 16, 2021

Central government has agreed to demand from Maharashtra government to extend cut-off date to enrol farmers from July 15 to July 23 for Kharif season 2021 under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Key Points Maharashtra government had requested to ..

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IFSCA sets up group to suggest on longevity finance hub

July 16, 2021

Gift-City regulator, IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) has set up an expert committee to suggests on approach towards development of Longevity Finance Hub in Gift-City of Gujarat. About Expert Committee Expert committee will be co-chaired by Kaku Nakhate, President ..

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