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Amazon Rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs

As per a study published in science journal, Nature, parts of Amazon rainforest are emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb. Highlights Study was conducted by making 600...

July 17, 2021

“COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” Campaign Launched

Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda, launched “COVID Teeka Sank Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” campaign. About the campaign This campaign will help in beating “infodemic” against coronavirus vaccine...

July 17, 2021

US released Online hub to help ransomware victims

United States government has released an online hub for victims of ransomware attacks. Key Points Online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources...

July 17, 2021

Jurisdiction of Krishna & Godavari River boards notified

Central Government has notified jurisdiction of Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) & Godavari River Management Boards (GRMB), Seven years after their constitution under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Key...

July 17, 2021

COVIHOME: IITH develops affordable COVID-19 testing kit

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad have developed India’s First Rapid Electronic and Artificial Intelligence-powered COVID-19 test called COVIHOME. This test can be performed at an affordable...

July 17, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: July 17, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 17, 2021 INDIA Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana launches ‘FASTER’ (‘Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records’)...

July 17, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 17, 2021

1. NTPC Renewable Energy is set up India’s first ‘Green hydrogen-based mobility project’ in which Indian state/UT? [A] Sikkim[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Ladakh[D] Goa Show Answer Correct Answer: C...

July 17, 2021

Biden extends USA’s Child Tax Credit programme

American President Joe Biden called on Congress to extend “Child Tax Credit Programme” because this programme has potential to reduce child poverty in America. Key Points Programme will...

July 16, 2021

IISc-Mynvax’s heat-tolerant Covid vaccine

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has developed a heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulation. While studying on animals, it was found to be effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants...

July 16, 2021

‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ launched

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and tribal affairs minister Arjun Munda jointly launched ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’ on July 16, 2021. Key Points This scheme was launched...

July 16, 2021

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