Page-8 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

31.6% Rise in E-waste Generation Last Year

July 27, 2021

In the year 2020, India has generated a total of 10,14,961.2 tonnes of e-waste which is an increase of 31.6% when compared to the previous year. Highlights Ashwini Kumar Choubey , Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change ..

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Government to setup Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics

July 27, 2021

Government of India has announced they it will set up a Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics. This decision has been taken to create a globally acclaimed talent pool in the country so as to cater ..

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Alphabet to launch a new Robotics Company- Intrinsic

July 27, 2021

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced of the launch of a new company that will be solely focused on software developing for robots. The company has been named Intrinsic. Key Points Intrinsic, the new robotic firm has been ..

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Study: India can save $1.2 Billion a Year by Shutting Old Coal Plants

July 27, 2021

A study says that by shutting down some old coal-burning power plants and allowing newer ones to run for longer hours India can save $1.2 billion per year. The study was conducted by Council on Energy, Environment and Water. (CEEW) ..

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Kandla becomes first SEZ to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating

July 27, 2021

On 26th July 26, 2021 Kandla SEZ (KASEZ) became the first green SEZ to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating for Existing Cities after it was awarded the IGBC Platinum Rating.   Key Points The plaque was presented to ..

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UN Adopts First-ever Resolution on Vision

July 27, 2021

The first-ever resolution on vision has been approved the United Nations general assembly. The UN called upon its 193 member countries so that they ensure access to eye care for each of their individual citizens. Following this resolution will contribute ..

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INDRA-2021 to be held at Volgograd from August 1

July 27, 2021

From 1st to 13th August India and Russia will hold the 12th edition of joint military exercise in Russia’s Volgograd. Key Points The exercise is named INDRA 2021. It will further strengthen and develop the bilateral security cooperation of the ..

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Bipyrazole Organic Crystals

July 27, 2021

Researchers who are working at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata in association with IIT Kharagpur have developed self-repairing piezoelectric molecular crystals. These crystals are called bipyrazole organic crystals. Usage of Bipyrazole Organic Crystals When it ..

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