Page-3 of Current Affairs - July, 2024

WHO Launches Project to Develop H5N1 Vaccines Using mRNA

July 30, 2024

On July 29, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new project to speed up the development of vaccines for bird flu in poorer countries. This project will use messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. An Argentinian company, Sinergium Biotech, is ..

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India’s First Sunken Museum to Open at Humayun Tomb

July 29, 2024

India’s first sunken museum, located at the Humayun Tomb complex in Delhi, will have its grand opening on July 29, 2024. It will be open to visitors starting July 30. The museum’s launch aligns with the 46th UNESCO World Heritage ..

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Japan’s Sado Gold Mines Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 29, 2024

On July 27, 2024, UNESCO added the Sado gold and silver mines in Japan to its World Heritage List after South Korea withdrew its objections. This inclusion is significant due to the historical context of forced labor during World War ..

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Manu Bhaker Wins Historic Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol

July 29, 2024

In a major milestone for Indian sports, 22-year-old Manu Bhaker won a historic bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She is the first Indian woman shooter to win this medal. Career Highlights ..

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What Is Money Dysmorphia?

July 29, 2024

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has unparalleled access to financial information and career opportunities compared to previous generations. Despite this advantage, many of them feel anxious about their financial futures. Understanding Money Dysmorphia Almost 50% of Gen Z ..

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India Assumes ADPC Chairmanship for 2024-25

July 29, 2024

India will lead the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) from 2024 to 2025, taking over from China on July 25, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. India has made a big step forward in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resiliency with ..

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What is LTCG Tax?

July 29, 2024

The long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax system underwent substantial modifications in the Union Budget for 2024–2025; most notably, the indexation advantage was eliminated. Taxpayers were confused and concerned about this choice, but the government clarified it and insisted that the ..

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SpaceX and NASA Set Crew-9 Launch for August 18

July 29, 2024

On July 26th, SpaceX and NASA announced they would send Crew-9 to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as August 18. This comes after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the go-ahead for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which had been stopped ..

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