Page-25 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

Italy wins the Euro 2020 trophy

July 13, 2021

Italy has won second European Championship trophy after defeating England by 3-2 in penalty shoot-out in final of Euros 2020 trophy at Wembley Stadium in London. Highlights This is the first major international trophy won by Italy since their 2006 ..

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Sher Bahadur Deuba to be Nepal’s new PM

July 13, 2021

Supreme Court of Nepal has passed an order to appoint Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba as prime minister Nepal within two days. Highlights Five-member constitutional bench of supreme court’ order also reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives for second ..

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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra begins

July 13, 2021

One of the biggest festivals of India, Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra for Lord Jagannath was commenced on July 12, 2021 About Jagannath Puri Yatra Jagannath Puri Yatra is held at one of the Char Dhams called Jagannath Temple in Puri, ..

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World Population Day 2021

July 13, 2021

World Population Day was observed on July 11, 2021. The year 2021 marked the 32nd world pupation day. Key Points It has observed on July 11 every year and highlights problems of overpopulation. The day also raises awareness about effects ..

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Khadi secures trademark registrations in 3 countries

July 12, 2021

Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) has secured trademark registration for its brand name “Khadi” in three countries viz., Mexico, Bhutan and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Key Points KVIC obtained trademark registration in Bhutan on July 9. UAE granted the ..

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Cuba develops world’s first conjugate Covid-19 vaccine

July 12, 2021

Cuba has developed world’s first conjugate Covid-19 vaccine Soberana 2 (Sovereign 2). Highlights When the Soberana 2 vaccine is delivered with booster shot of Soberana Plus, it is 91 percent effective against symptomatic Covid-19 cases. If this vaccine is approved, ..

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Study: Risk of cardiovascular disease to increase in TN

July 12, 2021

As per a recent STRiDE -I study, under the current scenario, risk of cardiovascular (CV) diseases is going to increase in urban and rural population in Tamil Nadu in the future. Highlights Researchers from Dr. A. Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospital studied ..

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Virgin Galactic Space Flight soars into space

July 12, 2021

British billionaire, Richard Branson, soared for 50 miles above New Mexico desert on his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. He also made safe return in vehicle’s first fully crewed test flight to space. Highlights This Virgin Galactic Space Flight is a ..

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PM invites people’s nominations for Padma Awards

July 12, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people to send nominations for Padma Awards 2022. Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. About Padma Awards Padma awards are the highest civilian honors in India. As of ..

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National Dolphin Research Centre to come up in Patna

July 12, 2021

Much-awaited National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) will soon come up in Patna. Process to set up the research centre has started. Key facts Opening up of the research centre will be a big step towards conservation of endangered Gangetic River ..

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