Page-11 of Current Affairs - July, 2024

What is Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM Act)?

July 16, 2024

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, passed in 2003, was meant to make the Indian government more responsible with its money and cut down on its debt. Its importance has been emphasized during economic problems, especially during the ..

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India’s Longest Urban Tunnel Between Borivali and Thane

July 15, 2024

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, led the event to break ground on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project in Mumbai on July 13, 2024. This Rs. 16,600 crore project is part of a bigger plan to improve Mumbai’s infrastructure ..

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Government to Propose Insurance Act Amendments in Budget Session

July 15, 2024

People in New Delhi are getting more and more excited about the upcoming Budget session. They think that the government will bring a bill to change the Insurance Act of 1938. ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ is the goal of ..

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Germany to Phase Out Huawei, ZTE in 5G Networks

July 15, 2024

Germany has said it wants to slowly remove parts of its 5G network equipment that were made by Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE. This choice was made to protect national security and is part of a larger plan to ..

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Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 – Recent Updates

July 15, 2024

The Consumer Affairs Ministry wants to change the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The goal of the change is to require that important information about pre-packaged goods sold in stores that are bigger than 25 kilograms or 25 liters ..

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Wolbachia Bacteria

July 15, 2024

One of the most important studies ever published by Shenyang Agricultural University (SAU) in June showed how Wolbachia bacteria have changed the wasp Encarsia formosa’s reproductive system, creating groups of only females. This finding is very important, especially for biological ..

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Sabeera Haris Wins Bronze at ISSF Junior World Cup

July 15, 2024

At the ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy, Indian shooter Sabeera Haris won third place in the women’s trap category. It was an amazing sports event. With this win, India added another medal to its collection at this important ..

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NITI Aayog Launches Hackathon for Zero-Emission Trucks

July 15, 2024

The NITI GearShift Challenge was started by NITI Aayog and several well-known schools and groups. This project is part of the larger e-FAST India program, which aims to get more zero-emission trucks (ZETs) used in India. Purpose of the NITI ..

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IIT Madras Aims to Make India Global Chess Powerhouse

July 15, 2024

The IIT Madras Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) just recently announced a plan to make India the world’s most important chess hub. The news was shared at the “Sports Tech Start-Up Conclave” in New Delhi. Recent ..

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China, and Russia Conduct Joint Pacific Naval Patrol

July 15, 2024

Recently, China’s defense ministry revealed that Russian and Chinese naval forces worked together to patrol the northern and western Pacific Ocean. As part of an annual plan to work together on military strategies, this is their fourth joint naval practice. ..

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