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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.

Current Affairs 16th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

Current Affairs 14th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

Current Affairs 13th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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

 

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis for 10th July 2021: Shift 4

For the 4th shift, we provide the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis for 10th July 2021. In this, you can check the overall good attempts, section wise good attempts, and the exam difficulty level.

Current Affairs 09th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

Current Affairs 08th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

Current Affairs 07th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

Current Affairs 06th July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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’.

Current Affairs 02nd July 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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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.

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World Asteroid Day – Observed on June 30

• The United Nations has proclaimed World Asteroid Day observed globally on June 30 every year in its resolution.
• Asteroid Day is an annual global event which is held on the anniversary of the Siberian Tunguska event, which is considered by some to be the most harmful known asteroid-related event on Earth in recent history.
• International Asteroid Day aims to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard and to inform the public about the crisis communication actions to be taken at the global level in case of a credible near-Earth object threat.

Current Affairs 29th June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day of the Tropics – Observed on June 29

• The International Day of the Tropicsis observed every year on 29 June to highlight opportunities, unique challenges faced by nations lying between the tropics and celebrates the diversity of tropical regions.
• Theme of this year is ‘Digital Divide in the Tropics’.
• The day aims at promoting tropical regions on the planet and raising awareness about conservation strategies.
• The Tropics are defined as the area between the tropic of Capricorn and the tropic of Cancer.
• The tropics are regions of the Earth that lie roughly in the middle of the globe.
• The tropics between the latitude lines of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
• The tropics include the Equator and parts of North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day: Observed on June 27

• Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day: Observed on June 27
• The COVID-19 crisis has taught us that the pandemic and containment measures do not impact everyone in the same way.
• Among the private sector, Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), especially those led by women, youth, ethnic minorities and migrants, suffered the most.
• In 2021, the theme is “MSME 2021: key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery”. 
• That is why the UN will be hosting a series of events to explore how MSMEs – the backbone of our economies – can be equipped to ensure an equitable and sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery.

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Observed on June 26

• The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade.
• It has been observed annually on 26 June, since 1989.
• In 1987, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 26th June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.

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Day of the Seafarer – Observed on June 25

• 25 June of each year is the “Day of the Seafarer”, recognizing the invaluable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy, often at great personal cost to themselves and their families.
• The theme for 2021 Day of the Seafarer “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”.
• The theme “seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now and will continue to play in the future.
• This year the campaign for Day of Seafarer calls for a “fair future for seafarers.”
• The campaign aims to discuss “issues that will still be relevant to seafarers after the pandemic, such as fair treatment of seafarers, fair working conditions, fair training, fair safety, etc”.
• The Day of the Seafarer has now been included in the annual list of United Nations Observances.
• On this day, people pay respect to Seafarers and sailors who help the entire world function by conducting sea transport.

Current Affairs 24th June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Union Govt introduces ‘green tariff’ policy

• The union government is working on a ‘green tariff’ policy that will help electricity distribution companies (discoms) supply electricity generated from clean energy projects at a cheaper rate as compared to power from conventional fuel sources such as coal.
• This was announced by power and new and renewable energy minister Raj Kumar Singh who said the government was in the process of formulating a set of rules and guidelines to enable such a mechanism.
• Once the mechanism is in place, discoms can exclusively buy green electricity and supply it at ‘green tariff’, which will be the weighted average tariff of green energy that the consumer will pay.
• This comes in the backdrop of India’s solar and wind power tariffs hitting an all-time low of 1.99 per unit and Rs.2.43 per unit respectively. 
• India is running the world’s largest clean energy programme to achieve 175 gigawatt(GW) of renewable capacity, including 100GW of solar power by 2022.

Current Affairs 23rd June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Olympic Day – Observed on June 23

• International Olympic Dayis celebrated on June 23 to encourage more people to participate in the Olympic Games and raise awareness about the number of sports held during this event. 
• The theme of International Olympic Day 2021: Stay healthy, stay strong, stay active with the #OlympicDay workout on 23 June.
• Olympic daywas first celebrated on 23 June 1948.
• The date 23 June was chosen to celebratethe foundation of the International Olympic Committee at the Sorbonne, Paris, on 23 June 1894. 
• OlympicDay is a celebration of sport, health, and being the best you can be.
• It invites everyone around the globeto be active.

Current Affairs 22nd June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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MoS for Education, Sanjay Dhotre initiates NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science

• Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre launched NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.
• The Minister released the self-instructional material of the course.

About the course:

• The Minister mentioned that NIOS offers such vocational courses to the learners.
• Shri Dhotre stated it has resulted in creating many employment opportunities.
• The course in Yogic science launched will help those who pass out of the course to become a job provider rather than a job seeker.
• The Minister also reiterated the laudable effort of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in declaring June 21st as the International Day of Yoga.

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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day – Observed on June 19

• World Sickle Cell Awareness Dayis observed every year on June 19 to increase awareness and understanding of the disease and the challenges faced by its patients and their families.
• The World Sickle Cell Day 2021 Themeis ‘Shine the Light on Sickle Cell’.
• Sickle Cell Disease Day is celebrated to raise awareness about its treatment measures and to get effective control over this disease across the world.
• The international awareness dayis observed annually with the goal to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.
• This year the Sickle Cell Society is celebrating 40 years of working in the sickle cell community.
• World Sickle Cell Day is a United Nations recognized day to raise awareness of sickle cell at a national and international level.

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National Reading Day – Observed on June 19

• National Reading Dayis celebrated to honour the father of the ‘Library Movement in Kerala’, the late PN Panicker, whose death anniversary is on June 19.
• Reading has a tremendous impact on the socio-economic growth of a country.
• A person’s, communities’ and country’s progress is all dependent on their extensive knowledge base.
• Reading is necessary for firming the foundation of knowledge.
• The N. The Foundation’s slogan is “Read and Grow.”
• MH has launched a social media campaign called “#MyBookMyFriend” for this National Reading Day.
• The ceremony is held in India to honour the late Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, popularly known as P.N. Panicker, the father of the Library Movement.

Current Affairs 18th June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Observed on June 18

• The UN General Assembly adopted on 21 December 2016 its resolution and designated 18 Juneas an international observance, Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
• Sustainable gastronomy can play a role due to its interlinkages with the three dimensions of sustainable development, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting:
• Agricultural development
• food security
• nutrition
• sustainable food production
• Conservation of biodiversity.

Current Affairs 17th June 2021| Current Affairs News

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – Observed on June 17

• The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance celebrated each year on 17 June.
• The themeof World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2021 is “Restoration. Land. Recovery”.
• The restoration of land brings for us various benefits including economic resilience, jobs, income growth, and food security, slows down climate change and recharges biodiversity.
• Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought.
• Droughtis natural phenomenon when one area receives no water and becomes barren with no vegetation.
• Desertification is a process of turning out a productive fertile land to a non-productive land and in severe cases the dry lands are termed as desertification.

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Global Wind Day – Observed on June 15

• World Wind Dayalso known as Global Wind Day is observed every year on 15 June
• The event is is celebratedto discover and spread awareness about wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to change our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost employment and growth.
• It is organised by WindEurope and GWEC.
• It is a day when wind energy is celebrated, information is exchanged and adults and children find out about wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to change the world.
• Denmark is called the country of winds.

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International Albinism Awareness Day – Observed on June 13

• International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide.
• The theme of the day this year is #StrengthBeyondAllOdds.
• The reason for choosing this theme is to primarily highlight the good qualities of those with albinism across the globe.
• This year the theme also aims to shed light on how people with albinism are made to defy all odds and exceed expectations in all domains of life.
• This day is marked to raise and create awareness among people about albinism and the human rights of people with albinism.
• The reason for choosing this theme is to primarily highlight the good qualities of those with albinism across the globe.

Current Affairs 12th June 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Day Against Child Labour – Observed on June 12

• The World Day Against Child Labour is an International Labour Organization-sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour.