Current Affairs - July, 2024

Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 – Recent Updates

July 31, 2024

In July 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government introduced changes to the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, of 2021. These changes aim to make the law tougher and easier to enforce because there are concerns about illegal religious conversions, ..

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What are Metacrimes?

July 31, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro, launched in Australia, allows people to enter immersive online environments known as the metaverse. In these virtual spaces, users can experience various activities, but there are also risks, leading to the rise of ‘metacrimes’. Understanding the ..

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India’s Scientists Develop Enhanced DNA-Editing System

July 31, 2024

Scientists at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi have developed a new genome-editing system that is better and more accurate than current CRISPR technologies. CRISPR Basics CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is originally a ..

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Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Diabetology

July 31, 2024

During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research. The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around ..

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DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ Initiative in Mumbai

July 31, 2024

The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units. ..

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Sturgeon Poaching Threatens Endangered Species in Danube River

July 31, 2024

Poaching and trafficking are putting four species of sturgeon in the Lower Danube Basin in great danger. This area is an important habitat in southeastern Europe. A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) shows that between 2016 ..

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India aims for $30 Trillion Economy by 2047

July 31, 2024

India aims to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, the 100th anniversary of its independence. According to a plan by NITI Aayog, called ‘Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, the goal is to raise the average income per ..

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Bhupender Yadav Launches Ideas4LiFE Initiative at IIT Delhi

July 31, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. This initiative aims to collect innovative ideas that encourage environmentally friendly behaviors. The Purpose of Ideas4LiFE Ideas4LiFE is set up to gather ..

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