Daily Current Affairs  – 8 July 2021

Facts in News Bunder Diamond Mining Project Recently, it has been highlighted that the proposed Bunder diamond mining project in the Buxwaha protected forest region in Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) may have a greater ecological impact on the region. The project was awarded to Essel Mining & Industries Limited, which stated that to meet water requirements […]

In News Recently, an online database about the use of the spyware Pegasus was launched. About It is launched by Forensic Architecture, Amnesty International and the Citizen Lab to document attacks against human rights defenders. It showed the connections between ‘digital violence’ of Pegasus spyware and the real-world harms lawyers, activists, and other civil society […]

In News Recently, Dhimsa Community Radio Station has successfully brought school lessons to the poor tribal students in Odisha’s Koraput district who do not have internet access or cannot afford a smartphone. Background In June 2021, Odisha State School Education Programme Authority started streaming live classes on YouTube. However, hundreds of students (mostly from the […]

In News A recent Report by Climate Trends flags that Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unlivable by 2100. Key Findings The report stated that people living in and near the coastal areas in India may be compelled to stay indoors during working hours for more than half of 2100.  Severe heat conditions, and […]

In News Recently, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About In 2020-21, the wheat exports from India witnessed a significant growth of 808 per cent to INR 4034 crore from INR 444 crore reported in the previous fiscal.  India exported […]

In News Recently, the Union Government has transferred or appointed Governors of eight States. About Governor He/she is the Chief Executive Head of a State. Like the President of India, he is a nominal (titular or constitutional) head and also acts as an agent of the central government. Therefore, the office of governor has a […]