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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 10, 2021

July 10, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 10, 2021 INDIA – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Gantz – External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar holds talks with his Russian counterpart ..

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Oxfam’s Hunger Virus Multiplies Report

July 9, 2021

As per Oxfam report, ever since Covid-19 Pandemic started, deaths from hunger are outpacing the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Key Points Ongoing covid-19 pandemic along with the economic disruptions of the pandemic besides, escalating climate crisis have deepened poverty and catastrophic food ..

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Kappa Covid Variant Detected in Uttar Pradesh

July 9, 2021

Two cases of highly transmissible Kappa variant of COVID-19 were detected in Uttar Pradesh, recently. Highlights Cases were reported after genome sequencing of samples at Lucknow’s King George medical college. Genome sequencing is a laboratory process which is instrumental for ..

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Qatar Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform

July 9, 2021

According to Qatar Airways and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Qatar Airways will the first airline in Middle East to join IATA Turbulence Aware platform. Highlights IATA Turbulence Aware helps airlines to mitigate impact of turbulence which is a leading ..

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DRDO- AICTE launch M. Tech. Program in Defence Technology

July 9, 2021

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have launched a regular MTech programme in Defence Technology. Key facts Tech programme was launched to impart necessary theoretical and experimental knowledge, skill & aptitude in ..

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LIC to have CEO and MD to Substitute Chairman

July 9, 2021

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is creating post for Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (LIC) instead of having an Executive Chairman. Highlights These changes have been outlined in backdrop of launch a mega initial public offering (IPO). ..

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Modifications in ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’

July 9, 2021

Cabinet has approved modifications in the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ on July 8, 2021. Key Points This move is aimed at expanding “Rs 1-lakh-crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)”. It will expand the beneficiary institutions including Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in ..

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Zika virus cases reported in Kerala

July 9, 2021

Amid the surge in covid-19 cases in State, Kerala has officially confirmed its first case of Zika virus, which is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Key facts Samples of 13 persons, suspected to be positive with Zika virus, have been sent ..

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