Page-36 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021

July 9, 2021

Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 was recently published by UN department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). It was launched at 2021 session of High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). Highlights Report highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on ..

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GI certified Madurai Jasmine Flowers exported to US, Dubai

July 9, 2021

Geographical Indications (GI) certified Madurai jasmine and other traditional flowers like lily, button rose, chamanthi, and marigold were exported to United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 8, 2021 from Tamil Nadu. Key Points This will fulfil the ..

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Study: Over 7 lakh deaths per year in India linked to abnormal temperatures

July 9, 2021

As per a study published by Lancet Planetary Health Journal, about 740,000 access deaths in India annually are linked to abnormal hot and cold temperatures due to climate change. Highlights Study was conducted by an international team, led by researchers ..

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Finance Ministry releases Revenue Deficit Grant To 17 States

July 9, 2021

Union Finance Ministry has released fourth monthly instalment of revenue deficit grant of ₹ 9,871 crore to 17 states. Highlights With this release, Centre has released a total of ₹ 39,484 crore to all eligible states as revenue deficit grant ..

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Udayan Mane: 2nd Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

July 9, 2021

Indian golfer, Udayan Mane, has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which is scheduled to be organised in July & August 2021. Highlights Udayan Mane is 30-year-old and has become 2nd Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics. He joined ..

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Mansukh Mandaviya: India’s new Health Minister

July 9, 2021

Mansukh Mandaviya, Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, has been appointed as new Health Minister of India in a major cabinet reshuffle. Key points Mandaviya has replaced Dr Harsh Vardhan who was in charge of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ..

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Twitter India appoints Interim chief compliance officer

July 9, 2021

Twitter India has appointed an interim chief compliance officer to comply with the new IT rules in India. Highlights Twitter India will also designate two other executives in accordance with the new IT rules, soon. In a court filing earlier ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 9, 2021

July 9, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 9, 2021 INDIA – Abnormal hot and cold temperatures cause more than 7.4 lakh excess deaths in India every year: Lancet Planetary Health journal – DRDO and AICTE launch regular ..

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