Page-16 of Current Affairs - July, 2023

‘Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha’ Scheme

July 11, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet recently approved the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme, allocating a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The scheme aims to enhance rural infrastructure and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the state, particularly the Jagannath culture.   Augmenting ..

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Candida auris

July 11, 2023

A new study has shed light on the presence of Candida auris, an emerging fungus that poses a significant global health threat. The study, conducted by scientists from Delhi University and McMaster University, has identified live cultures of Candida auris ..

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Draft of Comprehensive Guidelines for Exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) Films

July 11, 2023

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has recently released a draft of comprehensive guidelines for the exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films produced by the Central Government in cinema theatres. The aim of these guidelines is to streamline the screening ..

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EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

July 11, 2023

The European Union has given its approval for a new data deal with the United States, marking an important milestone for tech giants like Facebook and Google. This decision comes after three years of uncertainty caused by the invalidation of ..

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Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023

July 11, 2023

India has achieved a significant milestone in poverty reduction, with a remarkable number of people moving out of poverty within just 15 years. The latest update of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released by the United Nations Development Programme ..

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

July 11, 2023

Peru has recently declared a state of national emergency in response to a significant increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) cases. GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to potential ..

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What is PBW RS1?

July 11, 2023

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a new wheat variety known as PBW RS1.   PBW RS1: The Wheat Variety with Health Advantages  PBW RS1, the result of PAU’s dedicated efforts, is making waves in the agricultural world. This wheat ..

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Risk of Pholcodine

July 11, 2023

The drug regulatory authority of India is issuing a warning regarding the cautious use of cough and cold remedies containing Pholcodine. Allergic Reactions and Global Alert  The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned regulators worldwide about the potential dangers of ..

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