Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2023

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World Bank recently approved USD 255.5 million loan for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education Project.
Its aim is to improve technical education in India. This funding will support approximately 275 selected government-run technical institutions over the course of the next five years.

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The ‘National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)’ has signed MoU with the Government of Maldives to enhance the skills and capabilities of 1,000 civil servants in the field of public administration and governance by 2024.
NCGG has already imparted training to 685 officers from Maldives. It has recently trained the 24th batch of civil servants from Maldives.

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide 400 million US dollars in loans to Bangladesh for the construction of 102 kilometers long dual gauge railways between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar to promote trade, investment and tourism.
Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Railway is part of the Trans-Asia Railway (TAR) network, an initiative led by the United Nations, aiming to provide seamless rail links between Asia and Europe to better connect people and markets.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule for the 2023 men’s ODI cricket world cup.
The 50-over men’s cricket will commence on 5 October at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India is set to host Pakistan after seven years for a cricket match.

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The Union Cabinet of India approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the Parliament.
The approved Bill will pave the way to establish National Research Foundation (NRF) that will promote Research and Development (R&D) and promote a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.

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A group of researchers from China, Pakistan, Australia, Germany, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the United States has discovered epidemiological proof indicating a potential link between high ambient temperature and the risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against women.
Each 1 °C increase in the annual mean temperature was associated with a mean increase in IPV prevalence of 4.49%.

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The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has released draft regulations for a ‘Green Credit’ system, offering incentives to individuals, farmer-producer organizations (FPOs), industries, rural and urban local bodies, and other stakeholders for their environmentally beneficial actions.
In the notification, the ministry has invited feedback and suggestions for a period of 60 days.

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In a recent study, researchers have identified a genetic variation associated with the progressive deterioration of multiple sclerosis (MS), marking an important milestone towards the development of a potential new medication.
MS is a chronic disorder wherein the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself, resulting in various symptoms including visual impairment, mobility issues, and balance problems.

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The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between two areas – a western pole in the Arabian Sea and an eastern pole in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Indonesia.
The IOD affects the climate of Australia and other countries that surround the Indian Ocean Basin, and is a significant contributor to rainfall variability in this region.

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Meira Paibi (Women torch bearers) is a women’s social movement in the Indian state of Manipur. The Meira Paibis, also referred to as Imas or Mothers of Manipur, are women from diverse backgrounds who marching through city streets, often at night as a patrol, and in protest, seeking redress against human rights violations.
They enjoy widespread respect and are recognized as a formidable moral influence. They do not adhere to strict hierarchies, structures, or exhibit explicit political affiliations.