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Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise

Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise was held from July 10 to July 13, 2022 at military port in Wusong, Shanghai. About Sea Guardians-2 Maritime Exercise It was organised by Pakistan Navy and Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. The navel exercise focuses ..

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POP-FAME: Rocket fuel from Bacteria

Researchers from US Lawrence-Berkeley Lab recently developed “POP-FAME”, which is a fuel from a bacterium. It has more energy than even the rocket fuels have. Highlights As per simulation data, POP-FAME fuel has energy density values more than 50 megajoules ..

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Jute Mark India (JMI) Logo

On July 9, 2022, Union government launched “Jute Mark India logo”, which will act as “certification of authenticity” for jute products. Key Points The certification from “jute mark India” will help in strengthening domestic market and exports of jute products ..

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Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum to Shinzo Abe

The Government of Japan decided to honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, posthumously. Highlights Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving PM of Japan. He is the fourth former prime minister to get the Japan’s highest order, under post-war ..

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RBI: Mechanism for International trade in rupees (INR)

On July 11, 2022 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified new measures to settle down “international trades in rupee”. This move will promote global trade and emphasise on exports from India. About the new mechanism RBI has announced new ..

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Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a conservation plan for “Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site”. Work has started on Rs 3.5 crore conservation project. Highlights Kanagamahalli Buddhist Site was excavated by the ASI during 1994-2001. However, it was left neglected ..

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Health Ministry- Panchayat Ministry MoU to eliminate TB

Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the elimination of TB. About the MoU MoU between MoPR and Central TV division of MoH&FW will build-up inter–Ministerial collaboration ..

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Draft ‘Drug, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill-2022

Draft “Drug, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill-2022” was released recently by Union Health Ministry. Highlights This draft bill 2022 will replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and other sets of Rules through which industry is currently run. It seeks ..

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Singalila National Park- Introduction of Red Pandas

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park recently launched a programme to introduce 20 Red Pandas in around five years to the Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Singalila National Park is a highly protected area, located at the Singalila Ridge ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 13, 2022

41. ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022’ report was released by which organisation? [A] United Nations[B] World Bank[C] World Economic Forum[D] NITI Aayog Show Answer Correct Answer: A [United Nations] Notes:The State of Food Security and ..