Page-35 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

Tropical storm Elsa nears Cuba

July 5, 2021

Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened on July 3, 2021 and its center approached south-central Cuba. Highlights Caribbean Island government issued hurricane warnings in provinces of Cienfuegos and Matanzas. According to U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast, Tropical Storm Elsa would strengthen ..

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NIPUN Bharat Initiative

July 5, 2021

Union government is set to launch a new scheme called “NIPUN Bharat Initiative” on July 5, 2021. It will be launched to improve numeracy, foundational reading, and understanding for early-stage students. About ‘NIPUN Bharat Mission’ NIPUN stands for “National Initiative ..

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Ayurveda dataset on Clinical Trials Registry-India Portal

July 5, 2021

Ayurveda dataset on Clinical Trial Registry-India (CTRI) Portal will be launched on July 5, 2021 by Ayush Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju. Highlights Launch of CTRI Portal marks a significant step towards worldwide visibility with respect to Ayurveda based clinical trials. ..

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Gujarat: 194 crocodiles relocated from Panchmuli lake

July 5, 2021

In last two days,  194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake near Statue of Unity in Narmada district, Gujarat. Highlights Crocodiles were relocated for the safety of tourists do boat rides in the Panchmuli lake. This lake is situated ..

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Chinese astronauts complete First Spacewalk at New Space Station

July 5, 2021

Chinese astronauts have successfully performed China’s first tandem spacewalk on July 4, 2021. They worked for seven hours outside new Tiangong station in orbit around the Earth. Key Points Construction of Tiangong is a major step in China’s ambitious space ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 5, 2021 INDIA – J&K: Authorities in Srinagar district ban storage, sale, possession, use and transport of unmanned aerial vehicles – Govt set up two more Central Drug Laboratories for ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 4, 2021

July 4, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 4, 2021 INDIA – Facebook took action against 30 million items during May 15-June 15 says its first monthly compliance report under India IT rules – Govt. sanctions setting up ..

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Govt asks NPCI to start Electronic Vaccine Vouchers

July 3, 2021

Government has asked National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch platform for electronic vaccine vouchers. What are Electronic Vaccine Vouchers? These vouchers are like electronic prepaid instruments which can be used only for vaccination. Employers can purchase these vouchers ..

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RBI’s new norms for Interest on Unclaimed Matured Deposit

July 3, 2021

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified new norms for interest on the amount left unclaimed with bank after a term deposit matures. Highlights Presently, if a term deposit matures and proceeds are unpaid, amount left unclaimed with bank attracts ..

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Cyberattacks hits hundreds of US firms

July 3, 2021

As per a cybersecurity researcher, ransomware attack had paralysed networks of at least 200 US companies on July 2, 2021. Key Points REvil gang is a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate which appears to be behind this attack. Attackers targeted the software ..

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