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International Day of Friendship – Observed on July 30

• An International Friendship Day was first proposed on July 30, 1958 by the World Friendship Crusade, an international civil organization that campaigns to foster peaceful culture through friendship.
• Finally on April 27, 2011, United Nations’ General Assembly declared July 30 as official International Friendship Day.
• “Sharing the human spirit through friendship” is the theme of World Friendship Day for the current year.
• The day was first organized by the founder of Hallmark Cards, Joyce Hall in 1930.

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World Day against Trafficking in Persons – Observed on July 30

• United Nations observes 30 July every year as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
• The 2021 theme for World Day against Trafficking in Persons is Victims “Voices Lead the Way”.
• This year’s theme puts victims of human trafficking at the centre of the campaign and will highlight the importance of listening to and learning from survivors of human trafficking.
• In 2013, the General Assembly designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.

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International Tiger Day – Observed on July 29

• Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July.
• The theme for the 2021 International Tiger Day is “Their survival is in our hands”.
• It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.
• The population of the national animal of India has been affected by several factors like illegal wildlife trade, human wildlife conflict, habitat loss, and fragmentation.

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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem – Observed on July 26

• The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, adopted by the General Conference of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2015 and celebrated annually on 26 July, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.

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Govt proposes to establish National Research Foundation to strengthen research ecosystem

• On July 26, 2021, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the Government proposes to set up a National Research Foundation NRF to strengthen the research ecosystem in the country.
• The total proposed outlay of National Research Foundation is Rs 50,000 crore over a period of five years.

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World Drowning Prevention Day – Observed on July 25

• The United Nations has designated July 25 every year as the World Drowning Day.
• The global organization dedicated this day for the global advocacy of drowning prevention in April this year through a resolution, moving towards a more sustainably developed world.

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Aaykar Diwas (Income Tax Day) – Observed on July 24

• It was on 24th July, 1860 that Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson to compensate for the losses incurred by the British regime during the first war of independence against British Rule.
• The Finance Ministry stated, the week preceding the Aaykar Diwas has been marked by various activities undertaken by the regional offices of the department across the country.

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World Brain Day – Observed on July 22

• The World Federation of Neurology was established on July 22 1957.
• It was suggested by the Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee that 22 July 2014 should be celebrated as “World Brain Day”.
• World Brain Day 2021: The theme of this year’s World Brain Day is “Stop Multiple Sclerosis”.

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Under PM’s Mentorship Scheme for Young Writers the MyGov platform hosts Online Competition 

• MyGov platform is hosting the Online Competition under PM’s Mentorship Scheme for Young Writers, seeking participation of young and aspiring Indian writers from across the globe.
• The online competition was launched on 4th June and it is open till 31st of this month.

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Central Govt extends ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ up to 2025

• The Government of India has extended the duration of ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ up to the year 2025, MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik.
• This scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 5, 2016.
• The objective of the ‘Stand Up India Scheme’ is to facilitate loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) of value between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up green field enterprise in manufacturing, service or trading sector.

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International Chess Day – Observed on July 20

• The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, the day the International Chess Federation was founded, in 1924.
• This year FIDE’s motto is, “Teach someone how to play chess.” 
• The idea to celebrate this day as the international chess day was proposed by UNESCO, and it has been celebrated as such since 1966, after it was established by FIDE.

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Nelson Mandela International Day – Observed on July 18

• Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday.
• “One Hand Can Feed Another” is this year’s theme for Nelson Mandela International Day.

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World Day for International Justice – Observed on July 17

• World Day for International Justice, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice.
• This year’s theme for the Day of International Criminal Justice is “social justice in the digital economy“, a timely topic for a modern age where criminals are increasingly relying on advanced internet-based means instead of traditional criminal tactics.

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World Snake Day – Observed on July 16

• July 16 is annually celebrated as World Snake Day.
• World Snake Day is to increase awareness about the different species of snakes all around the world.
• Snakes seem to have a negative connotation and a lot of people are scared of snakes.
• Aimed at creating awareness and celebrating these mysterious creatures, the day highlights the fact that snakes are threatened by many of the same issues that affect all wildlife, including habitat loss, climate change, and disease.

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World Youth Skills Day – Observed on July 15

• On 15 July, World Youth Skills Day is celebrated to recognize the fact that if youth acquire skills, it will enhance their ability to make informed choices regarding employment.
• In addition to this, they can also gain access to changing labour markets.
• As a broader theme this year, the United Nations on World Youth Skills Day 2021 pays tribute to the resilience and creativity of youth through the crisis.

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Ladakh: 1st UT to achieve 100% first dose coverage

• Ladakh has become the first Union Territory to vaccinate all residents and the ‘guest population’, consisting of migrant labourers, hotel workers and Nepalese citizens who are earning their livelihood there, with the first dose of Covid-19 jab.
• According to official data, a total of 89,404 people from all eligible age groups including 18-44 years have been administered the first dose of covid vaccine. The second dose has been administered to 60936 people.

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India Aims to Target over 100 Billion “Blue Economy”

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh stated that in the years to come, India aims to target over 100 billion “Blue Economy” through its Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) and ocean resources.

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World Population Day – Observed on July 11

• World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.
• The themefor World Population Day 2021 is “Rights and Choices are the Answer: Whether baby boom or bust, the solution to shifting fertility rates lies in prioritising all people’s reproductive health and rights.”
• The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
• The day was first celebrated on July 11, 1987, inspired by the celebration of “Five Billion Day” as the world’s population reached 5 billion.

National Simplicity Day – Observed on July 12

• On July 12, National Simplicity Day is observed to commemorate Henry David Thoreau, an author, poet, and philosopher.

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National Fish Farmers’ Day – Observed on July 10

• The National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10th July every year, this day is celebrated in memory of scientists Dr K. H. Alikunhi and Dr H. L. Chaudhary.
• Both the scientist successfully demonstrated Hypophysation (technology of induced breeding) in Indian Major Carps (common name for several species of fish) on 10th July 1957 at the former CIFRI Pond Culture Division in Cuttack, Odisha.
• This year it was the 63rd National Fish Farmers Day.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis for 10th July 2021: Check 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Shift Good Attempts

 

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New Dept of Public Enterprises under Finance Ministry

• The government has decided to bring the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the finance ministry. 
• The move comes a few hours ahead of a major cabinet reshuffle.
• The DPE, which was earlier under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, has been brought under the finance minister to ease coordination related to future disinvestment plans.

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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurates Virtual India Pavilion at 74th Cannes Film Festival

• Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar mentioned India has opened up a facilitation office for international filmmakers and all approvals are to be given in one go.
• Inaugurating the India Pavilion during the 74th Cannes Film Festival, the Minister hoped that the world comes out of the pandemic very soon and people come back to theatres once again.
• This is the second year when the pavilions are being virtually organized.
• Mr Javadekar stated, the virtual India pavilion can become a meeting place to meet and discuss the future of the world of cinema.

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World Chocolate Day – Observed on July 07

• World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Days, is an annual celebration of chocolate, occurring globally on July 7.
• The observance of World Chocolate Day dates back to 2009 and some suggest July 7 in particular celebrates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550.
• The day is observed to celebrate chocolate, and lovers of chocolate around the world enjoy different kinds of chocolates on this day.

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World Zoonoses Day – Observed on July 06

• World Zoonoses Daycommemorates the work of French biologist Louis Pasteur; on 6 July 1885, Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, a zoonotic disease.
• This year’s World Zoonoses Day theme is “Let’s Break the Chain of Zoonotic Transmission”.

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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched 6 Technology Innovation Platforms

• Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar inaugurated (through virtual mode) six Technology Innovation Platforms which will focus on development of technologies for the globally competitive manufacturing in India.

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International Day of Cooperatives – Observed on First Saturday of July

• International Co-operative Day is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement observed on the first Saturday in July since 1923 by the International Co-operative Alliance.
• Theme of International Co-operative Day 2021 is: ‘Rebuild Better Together’.

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Goods and Services Tax Day – Observed on July 01

• Goods and Services Tax Day – Observed on July 01, India marks the fourth anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• The date 1st July has been designated by the Central Government as ‘GST Day‘, which is celebrated every year to mark the roll-out of the historic tax
• It took 17 years for the GSTlaw to get passed through both Houses of the Parliament.

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Foundation Day of State Bank of India – Observed on July 01

• An act was accordingly passed in Parliament in May 1955 and the State Bank of India was constituted on 1 July 1955.
• State Bank of India is an Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory body headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• SBI maintains thousands of branches throughout India and offices in dozens of countries throughout the world.