Page-2 of Current Affairs - July, 2024

What is South Africa’s New Law on Climate Change?

July 30, 2024

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has signed a new Climate Change Bill into law. This law requires big fossil-fuel industries to reduce their emissions and makes local governments create plans to adapt to climate change. This action shows South Africa’s ..

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India to Host Men’s Asia Cup Cricket in 2025

July 30, 2024

India is set to host the 2025 men’s Asia Cup in the T20 format, which will be a warm-up for the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026. This decision comes after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued an Invitation for ..

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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission – Recent Updates

July 30, 2024

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Polaris Dawn mission on August 19, which is an important milestone for space tourism. This mission will feature Jared Isaacman, a billionaire from the fintech industry, who will make history by being the first ..

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Pakistan Seeks Debt Re-Profiling for IMF Bailout Package

July 30, 2024

Pakistan is currently in talks with China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to reschedule over $27 billion in debt and other financial obligations. This step is crucial for Pakistan to secure a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund ..

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NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Satellite – Recent Updates

July 30, 2024

NASA has announced that the launch of the NISAR satellite, a joint project between the U.S. and India, will be delayed until after February 2025. This delay is due to ongoing work on the satellite’s large deployable antenna and specific ..

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Laos Unveils World’s First Stamp of Lord Rama

July 30, 2024

In July 2024, Laos introduced a special set of commemorative stamps featuring Lord Rama and Lord Buddha to highlight the cultural ties between Laos and India. This event was attended by India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, and his Lao ..

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Project Tiger Displaces 5.5 Lakh Tribal Communities, Report Reveals

July 30, 2024

A report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on International Tiger Day reveals that Project Tiger in India may displace at least 550,000 Scheduled Tribes and forest dwellers. This is a significant increase in displacement compared to before ..

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Turkey Parliament Approves Controversial Stray Dog Euthanasia Law

July 30, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Turkey’s parliament approved a controversial law that allows for the euthanasia of some stray dogs. This decision has sparked a lot of debate and concern about animal welfare and how the government is handling the country’s ..

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