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US CHIPS Bill to boost semiconductor production

On July 28, 2022, the US House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Bill. CHIPS bill stands for “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors”. The CHIPS bill has been passed to provide assistance and subsidies worth USD 280 billion. ..

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Chile’s New Constitution- Highlights

Chileans are set to vote on a new constitution, that seeks to bring the most sweeping changes in country since the end of dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet military. Proposed changes focus on social rights, gender parity and environment. It represents ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 2, 2022 INDIA – Parliament passes bill to ban funding of weapons of mass destruction – Parliament passes bill to extend domestic laws to Indian research stations Maitri and Bharati ..

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CoWIN repurposed for Universal Immunisation Program

The Covid-19 vaccination platform Co-WIN is set to be repurposed for Universal Immunisation program as well as blood donation. This announcement was made by CoWin Chief & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Health Authority, Dr RS Sharma. This platform ..

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MIT: Ultrasound Adhesives for Imaging Organs

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a postage stamp-sized device. This device can create live, high-resolution images. This device can be affixed to the skin and is capable of transmitting images continuously for 48 hours. Important facts ..

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World’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed world’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell. However, this hydrogen fuel is more cost cost-effective, and make ways for wider application of green energy in chasing carbon-neutral world. Hydrogen ..

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Task Force to monitor Monkeypox situation in India

Union Government set up a task force to monitor Monkeypox situation in country. It was created after reporting first death related to monkeypox. The Task force will provide guidance to government with respect to expansion of diagnostic facilities and exploration ..

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First All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet

First All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet was held July 30, 2022. Its inaugural session was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was also attended by Chief Justice N V Ramana and other judges of Supreme Court. On ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 1, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 1, 2022 INDIA – Vietnam and India to conduct army exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” in Haryana: August 1-20 – Oman and India to conduct army exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ in Rajasthan: ..

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Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security

Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a “conference on drug trafficking and national security” on July 30, 2022. During the conference, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will burn and dispose of more than 30,000 kg of drugs across Delhi, Kolkata, ..

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