Page-19 of Current Affairs - July, 2024

IUCN Red List Update

July 10, 2024

The IUCN recently updated the Red List that make it more important to protect a number of lizard and cactus species. The Ibiza wall lizard has been reclassified as threatened, mostly because of invasive species and other problems caused by ..

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Gautam Gambhir Appointed India’s New Cricket Head Coach

July 9, 2024

Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team by Jay Shah, who is the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The news was shared on social media, ..

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Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024

July 9, 2024

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee found that Maharashtra is the best state for farming in 2024. This award, given by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for making big steps forward in new ways of farming and improving rural areas. ..

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India Unveils ‘Zorawar’ Tank for High-Altitude Warfare

July 9, 2024

India recently got a new light tank called the “Zorawar.” It is a big addition to their military and is meant to help them fight better in difficult terrains and at high elevations. India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) ..

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Elisa de Anda Madrazo – FATF Presidency

July 9, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico took over as head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The appointment, which is good until June 2026, is a big change in the way this important global financial ..

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Philippines, Japan Sign Key Military Cooperation Deal

July 9, 2024

Japan and the Philippines have signed a major security deal that will strengthen their military cooperation at a time when tensions are rising in the Indo-Pacific region. This new deal makes it easy for each country’s military to enter the ..

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Rajasthan Becomes First State to Adopt a Road Safety Action Plan

July 9, 2024

Rajasthan will be the first state in India to create a ten-year action plan specifically designed to improve road safety. Targeting a 50% drop in traffic accidents by 2030, this plan was backed by Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa ..

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India Creates 46.7 Million Jobs in Fiscal 2023-24

July 9, 2024

India’s employment rate went up a lot in the fiscal year 2023–24, adding 46.7 million new jobs for a total of 643.3 million jobs across the country. The number of jobs has grown by 6%, which is a big jump ..

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