Page-26 of Current Affairs - July, 2022

NITI Aayog Report: ‘Harnessing Green Hydrogen’

July 2, 2022

Government’s think tank NITI Aayog published its report titled “Harnessing Green Hydrogen- Opportunities for Deep Decarbonisation in India”. This report has been prepared in collaboration with Delhi-based think tank RMI India. Key Findings of the report In its report, NITI ..

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Ramagundam: India’s largest floating Solar Power Project

July 2, 2022

India’s largest floating solar power plant was made fully operational by NTPC at Ramagundam, Telangana. About the floating solar power plant The capacity of solar plant is 100 MW. It is powered with advanced technology and environment friendly features. The ..

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DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

July 2, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It was maiden flight ..

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Categorisation of CDRI as international Organisation

July 2, 2022

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved to categorize the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an “International Organization”. Highlights The Headquarters Agreement (HQA) was also signed with CDRI. This agreement will grant it the exemptions, immunities ..

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SBI: Authorisation to issue of Electoral Bonds

July 2, 2022

The Union Government authorised the State Bank of India (SBI) for issue of and encashing Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorised Branches. What are Electoral Bonds? Electoral bonds are instruments through which anyone can donate money to political parties. Electoral ..

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ISRO: PSLV Orbital Experimental Module

July 2, 2022

On June 30, 2022 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the “PSLV Orbital Experimental Module” (POEM) successfully. What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform which will perform in-orbit experiments through the Polar ..

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Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)

July 2, 2022

Union government has transformed the “Banks Board Bureau (BBB)” into “Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)”, through some amendments. Highlights Banks Board Bureau (BBB) was the head-hunter for directors of state-owned banks as well as financial institutions. Amendments were needed, because in ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 2, 2022

July 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 2, 2022 INDIA – DRDO carries out maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator – India’s urban population estimated to stand at 675 million in 2035: United Nations-Habitat’s World ..

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Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day

July 1, 2022

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is observed annually on July 1, in India. Key Facts GST Day is observed to commemorate the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST Day was first observed on July 1, 2018 ..

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Asia Pacific Sustainability Index 2021

July 1, 2022

The Asia Pacific Sustainability Index 2021 was recently launched by Knight Frank, which is a Global property consultant. Highlights In the index, four Indian cities viz., Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Mumbai, have been ranked among top 20 sustainable cities. In ..

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