(Current Affairs For SSC Exams) In the News | July : 2013

In the News (July-2013)

To fight vector dieseases, Himachal to introduce Gambujiya fish

Himachal Pradesh government is considering to introduce a fish known as Gambujiya fish in the state to control the vectors which cause various diseases to the human beings. Gambujiya fish is a larvicidal and a project was being prepared to introduce it in the state to kill the larva of vectors in the stagnant water where vector breed.

Satyajit Ray’s classics to be screened at Venice film festival

As the 70th edition of the world’s oldest film festival at Venice races towards its opening on August 28, the first of the selections are being unveiled.

The much sought-after Venezia Classics will include the Indian master, Satyajit Ray’s Mahapurush (The Holy Man) and Kapurush (The Coward). Both movies will be screened in their digitally restored versions.