Jul 19, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Jul 19, 2024

The Chandipura virus is suspected to have spread across multiple districts in Gujarat, and is believed to be the cause of death of at least 15 children so far. The Chandipura infection is an encephalitis-causing virus, which means the infection leads to an inflammation or swelling of the brain tissue.

The Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel, as the 11.8 km long twin tunnel will be the longest urban tunnel in the country. It is expected to cost Rs. 16,600 crore.

The Government of Maharashtra has unveiled the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana (Chief Minister Youth Work Training Scheme). Candidates aged between 18 to 35 years and residing in Maharashtra are eligible to apply under the scheme.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 240.5 million to finance rooftop solar systems in India.

NASA transmitted Missy Elliott's song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus via the Deep Space Network, marking the first hip-hop song sent into deep space.

The Kantar Brand Inclusion Index 2024 ranks Google, Tata Motors, Amazon, Jio, and Apple as India's top inclusive brands.