Page-6 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

MoHUA announces India’s Top 11 Cycling Pioneers’

July 28, 2021

11 cities across the country have been awarded by Government of India with the prestigious title of being Top 11 Cycling Pioneers of India. Highlights This India Cycles4Change Challenge first season saw 107 cities around the country come together to ..

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Malaysia Registers World’s First Affordable New Drug for Hepatitis c

July 28, 2021

World’s first affordable as well as effective new drug for hepatitis C has been registered by Malaysia. This new drug offers hope for accessible treatment to the millions of people around the world who are suffering from this disease. Highlights ..

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KVIC and BSF Launch Project Bold in Jaisalmer

July 28, 2021

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) in a first of its kind project has launched Project Bold with the primary aim of developing green cover in the Indian deserts of Rajasthan. Highlights ..

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Govt plans to set up National Farmers Database

July 28, 2021

The Government of India has announced plans to set up a National Farmers Database. This database will consist of the country’s digitized land records and will aid in online single sign-on facilities for universal access and will also provide services ..

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IMF World Economic Outlook- Update

July 28, 2021

On July 27th the International Monetary Fund has cut India’s GDP growth forecast to 9.5% for the fiscal year 2021-22. Previously, IMF has forecasted 12.5% GDP growth. Highlights relating to India GDP forecast has been cut citing the hit on ..

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GSI take up project on Lithium exploration

July 28, 2021

Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the government’s energy security plans, has imitated seven lithium exploration projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir. Key Points Lithium exploration in the states of ..

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Ministry of Earth Sciences launches ESSDP (Earth System Science Data Portal)

July 28, 2021

On its 15th Foundation Day the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched Earth System Science Data Portal (ESSDP) Highlights Dr Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General of World Meteorological Organization (WMO), gave a lecture during this event. A report on ‘WMO, Disasters, Climate ..

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3 India-based Enterprises in UN Best Small Business Winners

July 28, 2021

Three enterprises based in India are among the winners of ‘Best Small Businesses’ global competition as announced by the United Nations. These businesses are providing diverse, inspiring and impactful solutions in improving access to sustainable and healthy food. Highlights 50 ..

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