Page-6 of Current Affairs - July, 2022

Jharkhand Tourism Policy: What are its objectives?

Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, launched the “Jharkhand Tourism Policy” with the aim of reviving, renewing and revamping the tourism sector in State. With this policy, state shall no more be known for extractions. Its attractions would mesmerize India ..

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July 25: World Drowning Prevention Day

On July 25, the World Drowning Prevention Day is observed across the world. This day was recognised by the United Nations in a bid to collectively start action towards drowning prevention with the objective of making the world sustainably-developed. UN General ..

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5G spectrum auction: All you need to know about India’s biggest Spectrum Auction!

On July 26, 2022, India started its biggest-ever spectrum auction, involving telephone and internet data signals. Under the spectrum process, 72 GHz (gigahertz) of 5G airwaves have been put on offer at the cost of Rs 4.3 lakh crore. Significance ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 26, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 26, 2022 INDIA – 4 Cong MPs suspended from Lok Sabha for rest of session for disrupting proceedings – Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India’s 15th President ECONOMY & CORPORATE ..

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Highlights of ZSI Study on Snow Leopard and its prey

Recently, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) conducted survey on Snow Leopard, throwing some interesting insights in Snow Leopard and and its prey species. Highlights of the study include; ZSI study highlights a strong link between habitat use by Snow ..

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Income Tax Day: What are the recent Direct Tax Reforms in India?

India observes the “Income Tax Day” on July 24, every year. This day was introduced in 2010, for commemorating 150 years of Income Tax in India. The day is celebrated with multiple outreach programmes and events, in a bid to ..

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Recent Update on National Land Management Corporation (NLMC)

In order to operationalise National Land Management Corporation (NLMC), Central government has appointed a joint secretary to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). He will work as an interim chief executive officer (CEO) of special purpose vehicle. He will monetise ..

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Wentian Space Station Module: Important Facts to know!

China’s new scientific lab “Wentian Space Station Module” was launched recently onboard Long March 5B launch vehicle. The module was docked with the China’s under-construction space station on July 25, 2022. Highlights of the launch: It was the second module ..

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What are the features of Andhra’s ‘Family Doctor Project’?

State Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to implement the “Family Doctor Project” on pilot basis in Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district. Project is likely to be implemented from August 15, 2022. This Project will be launched with the aim ..

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Monkey Pox: Why WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)?

Over 16000 cases of monkeypox have been identified across 75 countries since May 2022. On July 23, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Majority of the cases are being reported ..

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