Page-6 of Current Affairs - July, 2022

July 26: International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem

July 27, 2022

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed on July 26, annually. It seeks to raise awareness on importance of mangrove ecosystems. Mangroves are considered as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem”. It also seeks to ..

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Five new Ramsar Sites designated by India

July 27, 2022

Three wetlands from Tamil Nadu and One each from Mizoram & Madhya Pradesh have been identified under the Ramsar Convention, which is also called as “Convention on Wetlands”. Thus, India has added Five new Ramsar Wetlands Sites of international importance.  ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 27, 2022

July 27, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 27, 2022 INDIA – Lok Sabha passes Family Courts’ Amendment Bill, 2022; validates existence of the 3 family courts in Himachal Pradesh and 2 in Nagaland with retrospective effect – ..

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Indermit Gill: World Bank Chief economist from India

July 26, 2022

Indermit Gill has recently been appointed as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Development Economics of the World Bank. He will succeed American economist Carmen Reinhart, for the post. Highlights: Indermit Gill will be appointed on September 1, 2022. ..

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What is India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)?

July 26, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “India International Bullion Exchange” on July 29, 2022. It will be operationalised at the “Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)”. Key Points On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi will also lay down the ..

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Multi-Agency Group for investigation of Foreign Asset Cases

July 26, 2022

Indian Government has set up a “Multi-Agency Group for investigation of Foreign Asset Cases”. The Group comprises of representatives from various enforcement Agencies and Organizations. It will involve in the investigation of various categories of foreign asset cases such as ..

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Why do we celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas?

July 26, 2022

Kargil Vijay Diwas, also known as Kargil Victory Day, is celebrated on 26th July every year in India. The day commemorates India’s victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999. The conflict was fought for over two months in ..

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Significance of India’s USD 2.5 million contribution to UNRWA

July 26, 2022

On July 22, 2022, India made the contribution of USD 2.5 million towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), for Palestine Refugees in Near East. Signing ceremony as held on July 22, at the headquarter of UNRWA in ..

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