Sunday, 31 July 2022

Daily Current Affairs One Liner July 2022 Part 26

 

Daily Current Affairs One Liner

July 2022 Part 26

Important Facts

*   17th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership held in New Delhi

*   799 Storm Water Drainage projects worth ₹2,973 crore under AMRUT have been grounded across 19 States / UTs

*   A wildfire near Yosemite National Park in California continued to grow on July 24, 2022, already consuming more than 14,200 acres.

*   AadhaarFaceRd: UIDAI has launched a new mobile app for Face Authentication

*   AAI has awarded 14 Water Aerodromes under UDAN across the country

*   AAI has undertaken installation of night landing facility at Kolhapur airport

*   Adani Sportsline becomes principal sponsor of IOA

*   ADB approves USD 96.3 million loan for Himachal Pradesh Rural Drinking Water Improvement and Livelihood Project

*   Address by Smt. Droupadi Murmu on her assumption of office as President of India

*   Alternatives to Plastics

*   An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 hits Nagarkot in Nepal at 5:52am today.

*   Aravindh wins Benasque International chess tournament in Spain

*   As a new paradigm for urban development, an alternate land policy based on land pooling concept has been notified in Delhi

*   Australian player Lleyton Hewitt inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

*   Bajaj Healthcare is first private entity to enter highly-regulated opium processing sector

*   Bal Bhavans

*   Benefits of Compressed Bio Gas

*   Bengaluru gets India’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ Brain Health Clinic

*   Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro officially launched his presidential re-election campaign on July 24, 2022.

*   Canara Bank launches its Mobile App, Canara ai1

*   Capacity building can make India global leader in Good Laboratory Practice: DST Secretary

*   Central Government is providing an incentive of Rs 120 crore under PLI scheme

*   Centre amends Flag Code to allow people to display tricolour 24X7

*   Centre reviews monkeypox situation in the country at a high level meeting; Delhi man with no history of foreign travel becomes India's fourth case of monkeypox.

*   Centre to launch “Har Ghar Tiranga” (hoisting of the flag at every home in the country) campaign from August 13 to 15

*   Children and Adolescents are Prohibited to Work and Help in Mines

*   China launches 2nd space station module Wentian after Tianhe in April 2021; launch of 3rd named Mengtian later to complete its permanent space station

*   China launches second of three space station modules. 

*   China to launch third and final module is scheduled to dock in October, the Tiangong space station is expected to become fully operational by the end of the year.

*   Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) Mandatory for The Environmental Release of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops

*   CO2 emissions declined in the year 2020 in Indian Aviation Sector and to continue further

*   Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021

*   Construction of All Weather Roads in Border Areas

*   Cricket: Overview of India Tour of England, India Wins the T20I and ODI Series in England Soil

*   Damage due to Floods in North Eastern States

*   DCGI approves India’s first-ever indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19

*   Depletion in Groundwater Levels

*   DIKSHA Platform

*   Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President; Reiterates her resolve to work towards upliftment of marginalised, empowerment of women and the young and for inclusive growth of the country.

*   Ek Bhrat Shreshtha Bharat

*   Enforcement Directorate arrests West Bengal Minister & TMC leader Partha Chatterjee in teacher recruitment scam

*   Environmental Performance Index 2022 does not consider several important indicators of sustainable consumption and production

*   Exploration of Lithium in The Country

*   FDI in Defence Sector

*   First Khelo India Fencing Women’s League underway at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

*   Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

*   Fresh milk and pasteurised milk fully exempted from Goods and Services Tax, clarifies Government.

*   Government committed to protect and promote the welfare, social security, safety and health of labourers.

*   Govt directs major ports to exempt passenger ferries from paying port, vessel charges for 6 months

*   Greece on July 24 battled three ferocious wildfires across the country which forced hundreds to evacuate.

*   Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addresses 16th meeting of National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in New Delhi

*   Human Space Flight Expo organized by ISRO at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru on July 22-24

*   In Cricket, India beat West Indies by 2 wickets in Second ODI to take 2-0 lead in three-match series.

*   In honor of the martyrs of Kargil War, Ministry of Culture organizes a special performance of the play 'Kargil Ek Shaurya Gatha at the National War Memorial

*   Income Tax Day observed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on July 24

*   India (308/7 in 50) beat West Indies (305/6 in 50) by 3 runs in 1st ODI of 3-match series at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

*   India (312/8 in 49.4) beats West Indies (311/6 in 50) by 2 wickets in 2nd ODI at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago)

*   India beat West Indies by two wickets in the second ODI to clinch the three-match series.

*   India strongly condemns killings following artillery strike in Zakho district of Kurdistan region of Iraq.

*   India’s Elderly Population projected to reach 14.9% & Youth population to decline at 22.7% in 2036: MoSPI Report

*   Infosys raises full-year FY23 revenue guidance to 14-16% from 13-15% stated earlier.

*   Initiatives Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package

*   Issue of holding simultaneous polls referred to Law Commission: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

*   Japan: Evacuation alert after Sakurajima volcano erupts in Kagoshima

*   Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark) of Team Jumbo–Visma wins 3328-kms Tour de France cycle race

*   Latest Data on MSMEs

*   Lok Sabha adjourned for the day over ruckus created by the Opposition; Four Congress Members suspended for rest of Monsoon Session for disruption of proceedings of the House.

*   Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur becomes India’s First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified District

*   Man from Delhi without any history of foreign travel tests positive for Monkeypox virus.

*   Massive Open Online Courses

*   Ministry of Culture Preserves and Promotes Indian Art, Literature and Culture through various autonomous organizations

*   Model Tenancy Act aims to balance rights of tenants & landlords and create an accountable & transparent ecosystem for renting of premises in disciplined & efficient manner

*   Modernisation of Steel Plants

*   MoHUA sanctions 122.69 lakh houses under PMAY-U ‘Housing for All’ Mission for providing all-weather pucca houses to urban beneficiaries

*   Multi-Agency Group set up by the Government for expeditious and coordinated investigation of various categories of foreign asset cases.

*   National Apprenticeship Mela

*   National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

*   National Broadcasting Day 2022 : July 23

*   National Broadcasting Day observed on July 23; day of country’s 1st broadcast in 1927 from Bombay

*   National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism focuses to develop India as brand for wellness destination: Shri G. Kishan Reddy

*   Neeraj Chopra (88.13 m) wins silver in men’s javelin throw at World Athletics Championships in US; gold won by Anderson Peters (90.54 m) of Grenada

*   Nepalese government announces numerous measures to revive tourism industry battered by COVID-19 pandemic.

*   New Banking Policy for Purchase From Foreign Countries

*   New Coal Mines

*   New Technology for Water Purification

*   New Wage Code

*   Nigeria's Tobi Amusan sets new world record in 100m hurdles at World Athletics Championships. 

*   Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen refuses to accept Banga Bibhushan award of West Bengal govt.

*   North East Rural Livelihood Project

*   NTPC recognized as the ‘Most Preferred Workplace’ of 2022

*   Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind delivers his farewell address to the nation; Says country is getting equipped to make 21st century, the Indian century.

*   Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective

*   PM addresses programme on 10th Punyatithi of Late Shri Harmohan Singh Yadav

*   PM condoles the deaths in a road accident on the Poorvanchal Expressway in Barabanki

*   PM congratulates His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmed Al-Sabah on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Kuwait

*   PM wishes President Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure

*   Policybazaar's IT systems breached, no customer data exposed.

*   President greets the nation on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

*   President-elect Droupadi Murmu takes oath as the 15th President of the country today.

*   Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA ruled States; Asks them to prioritise key government schemes.

*   Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, social justice means equal opportunity for every section of the society; Addresses programme marking 10th Death Anniversary of Harmohan Singh Yadav via video conferencing.

*   Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone of Headquarters Building of the International Financial Services Centres Authority in Gujarat .

*   Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to visit GIFT International Financial Services Centre on July 29, 2022

*   Prime Minister to address programme marking 10th death anniversary of Harmohan Singh Yadav today.

*   Projects for Connectivity and Development in NE States

*   Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas

*   Providing Digital Facilities to Students

*   Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula One French Grand Prix at Le Castellet

*   Reliance Jio Infocomm standalone net profit rises 24 pc year-on-year to Rs 4,335 crore in June quarter.

*   Relief and Rehabilitation Package for Families affected by Polavaram Irrigation project

*   Revenue Earned from Auction of Coal Blocks

*   Revenue generation of Metro Rail Services declined due to pandemic

*   Russia and Ukraine sign deals with the UN and Turkey clearing the way for key grain exports to world markets, reports AP

*   Russia insists strike on Ukrainian port of Odesa hit military targets

*   Russian missiles strike Odesa port day after grain deal, Ukraine claims

*   SAI launches Create for India campaign to cheer for Team India participating in Commonwealth Games

*   Saugata Gupta emerged as the highest-paid FMCG CEO

*   Scheme Launched by Government for MSMEs

*   Self Defence Training for Girls

*   Self Reliance in Defence Manufacturing

*   Shai Hope becomes tenth player to hit century in 100th ODI.

*   Shri Arjun Munda participates in a cultural program presented by tribal artists from six states

*   Shri Parshottam Rupala launches NDDB's subsidiary for manure management

*   Sri Lanka’s presidential office to reopen today after removal of anti-government demonstrators from the colonial-era building.

*   Status of National Mineral Exploration Trust

*   Steps taken by the Government to boost skill based education under NEP

*   Steps taken to Expedite Environmental Clearance Process

*   Steps Taken to Generate Awareness on Clean Environment Including Plastic Waste Management and Elimination of Single-Use Plastics

*   Supply of Drinking Water in Arid Districts

*   Sustained Efforts to Enhance Coal Production & Supply to Thermal Power Plants

*   Tata Motors bags order for 1,500 electric buses from Delhi Transport Corp

*   The fuel quality has improved significantly from BS-IV to BS-VI norms by reducing the permissible Sulphur content

*   The Government has expanded the scope of Universal Service Obligations

*   The Government has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in energy mix to 15% in 2030 from about 6.3% now

*   There have been considerable improvements in living conditions of the Scheduled Tribes (STs) over the years in the country

*   Tourism Ministry has formulated National Strategy for Adventure Tourism to promote India as a preferred adventure tourism destination globally: Shri G. Kishan Reddy

*   Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informs that more than 200 ton of garbage, mainly single use plastic was removed from the sea coasts during first 20 days of the ongoing 75-day Coastal Clean-Up Campaign launched on 5th July 2022.

*   Unorganized Workers Registered on E-Shram Portal

*   Weaponry Manufacturing Units

*   WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC)

*   Works Carried out Under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna

*   World Athletics Championships in US: Sydney McLaughlin (US) wins women’s 400m hurdles gold in 50.68 seconds; breaks her own world record

*   World Brain Day observed on July 22

 

Compiler
PrabhuNath Singh (PNS)

 

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