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Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC) Initiative

August 1, 2024

Safe City Projects are organized efforts by local police and city authorities to make cities safer, especially for women, and to fix problems with infrastructure. These projects are part of national plans to prevent cyber crimes against women and children, ..

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Tree Cover Increase Threatens Grassland Bird Populations

August 1, 2024

Increasing tree cover is usually seen as good for protecting nature and fighting climate change. But new research shows that trees spreading into places that have always been open, like savannahs and grasslands, can harm native animals, especially birds that ..

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46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) – Recent Updates

August 1, 2024

In July 2024, India hosted the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi. This event was a key moment in India’s efforts to protect its heritage. During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $1 ..

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NSDC Launches Women Entrepreneurship Program to Empower Women

August 1, 2024

On July 31, 2024, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, the Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, announced big steps forward for women’s entrepreneurship. This is mainly through new projects like the Women Entrepreneurship Program, launched by the National ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 1, 2024

August 1, 2024

1. What is ‘HAMAS’, recently mentioned in the news? [A] Militant Palestinian Group [B] Russian Militant Group[C] Secret Agency of China[D] Security Force of Ukraine Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Militant Palestinian Group ] Notes:Hamas political head Ismail Haniyeh was ..

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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