Headlines of the day 19-07-2023


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U.P. moved out of BIMARU category, says CM Adityanath

The Hindu

Growth and Development

  • What Are BIMARU States?
  • Has U.P. moved out of the BIMARU category?

A fascinating fusion of rock art at Rudragiri hillock

The Hindu

History

  • What is the significance of the Rudragiri hillock?

The India-UAE deal to trade with local currencies

The Hindu

IR

  • What are the two MOUs signed by the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of UAE? 
  • How will trading in local currencies help?

India recorded all-time high of 93% DPT3 immunisation coverage in 2022: WHO

The Hindu

Health

  • What are the key findings of the WHO and UNICEF Immunization Coverage Estimates 2022?

Europe’s heat waves are getting Greek mythology names

Indian Express

Miscellaneous 

  • Why are Europe’s heat waves getting Greek mythology names?

Alzheimer disease

Indian Express

Health 

  • What is Alzheimer disease?
  • Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research

ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning

PIB

Polity and Governance 

  • ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections
  • Its Significance

Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

PIB

Places in news / Infrastructure 

  • The new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport inaugurated
  • Its Significance

Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS), 2023

PIB

Economy

  • What is the significance of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023?