Page-27 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

Cabinet approves continuation of National AYUSH Mission

July 15, 2021

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved continuation of National AYUSH Mission (NAM). Key Points NAM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that has been extended from 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2026. Total financial implication will be of Rs. 4607.30 ..

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Piyush Goyal -Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

July 15, 2021

Union minister for commerce, consumer affairs and food & textiles, Piyush Goyal, is set to replace Thaawar Chand Gehlot as leader of House in Rajya Sabha. Highlights This replacement signals the induction of younger leader for a role which is ..

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Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 15, 2021 INDIA – Don’t register cases under repealed Section 66A of IT Act related to posting online comments: Centre to states – PM Modi, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ..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