Page-33 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

IAF to procure 10 Anti-drone systems

July 6, 2021

Following a drone attack at Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, Air force has decided to procure 10 anti-drone systems in order to stop such attacks in future across border areas. Key Points Army Force has floated Request for ..

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Myanmar Military’s ‘Four Cuts’ Strategy

July 6, 2021

Myanmar military, also known as Tatmadaw, have returned to its “four cuts strategy” in order to stamp out resistance to its rule after it seized power from elected government of Myanmar in Military coup on February 1, 2021. Background As ..

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Mango diplomacy: Bangladesh PM gifts Haribhanga mangoes to India

July 6, 2021

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has gifted 2,600 kg of Haribhanga variety of mangoes to Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Key Facts Truck carrying 260 cartons of mangoes crossed Bangladesh-India border through Benapole port in Jessore. Mangoes are a ..

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TNAU identifies grasses & trees to improve Elephant Habitats

July 6, 2021

Experts from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and Forest College and Research Institute (FC&RI) has undertaken a project to identify native grasses & trees in order to improve elephant habitats and standardise mass multiplication techniques. Key Points Forest Department has ..

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AI used to reveal Actual Shape of the Universe

July 6, 2021

Japanese astronomers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technique which will help in removing noise in astronomical data because of random variations in galaxy shapes. Highlights Technique was developed after extensive training and testing on large mock data that was ..

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DPIIT starts project on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

July 6, 2021

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a project on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Aim of ONDC project Project on Open Network for Digital Commerce was launched with the aim of promoting open networks ..

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Scientists detect New Source of Gravitational waves

July 6, 2021

Scientists have detected gravitational waves produced by collision of neutron star and black hole for the first time. Highlights Gravitational waves ripples were detected in fabric of space-time. This finding shows that there are neutron star-black hole systems. This system ..

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NASA receives first Sample of Asteroid Ryugu

July 6, 2021

American Space Agency, NASA, has received its first sample of asteroid Ryugu that returned to Earth in December 2020 by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Hayabusa2 spacecraft. Highlights Samples from asteroid Ryugu is one of the first samples to leave ..

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Philippines: Taal Volcano could erupt anytime

July 6, 2021

According to government scientists of Philippines, second-most active volcano of Philippines, Taal Volcano, can erupt anytime soon amid “anomalously high” volcanic gas emissions in Philippines. Key Points About 3,000 residents have left their homes from high-risk villages around Taal Volcano ..

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Postpaid Mini: Paytm launches small ticket loans

July 6, 2021

Digital payments and financial services platform, Paytm, have launched “Postpaid Mini” service for users on July 5, 2021. About Postpaid Mini service Postpaid mini service was launched in partnership with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd. It is an extension of Paytm’s ..

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