July 11: World Population Day

World Population Day is celebrated on July 11 annually, across the world. The day seeks to raise awareness on global population issues. Theme of World Population Day 2022 The World Population Day 2022 was celebrated under the theme “A world ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first ever “Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AIDef) symposium and exhibition” on July 11, 2022. About AIDef symposium and exhibition The AIDef symposium and exhibition was organised by Department of Defence Production under Ministry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Marburg virus Disease

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease were reported in Ghana. Marburg virus Disease is similar to Ebola. Highlights In the preliminary analysis, samples were taken from two patients belonging to southern Ashanti region ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

PIVOT: AI-based tool to detect Cancer

An Artificial Intelligence-based tool called ‘PIVOT’ has been developed by researchers at the Indian institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). About PIVOT PIVOT is capable of predicting cancer-causing genes in patients. This AI-based tool will help in formulating strategies for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ED Money-laundering probe into Vivo

On July 8, 2022 the Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to consider Vivo to allow it to unfreeze some of its bank accounts, in order to pay for its liabilities. Highlights Justice Yashwant Varma has asked the enforcement directorate to respond on ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Natural Farming Conclave

The Natural Farming Conclave was organised on July 10, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the conclave in virtual mode and noted that ‘Sabka Prayaas’ is the base to boost India’s development. Highlights The Natural Farming Conclave was organised in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

July 10: National Fish Farmers Day

National Fish Farmers Day is observed on July 10, annually in India. Key Facts The day is celebrated to exhibit solidarity with fish farmers, fisher folks, and concerned stakeholders across India. Year 2022 marked the 65th National Fish Farmers Day. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Union Bank Metaverse Virtual Lounge

Union Bank of India (UBI) recently launched its Metaverse Virtual Lounge, called ‘Uni-verse’, as well as “Open Banking Sandbox environment”. What is Uni-Verse? Uni-verse is a Metaverse Virtual Lounge. It will keep the information and videos related to bank’s product, in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs