current affairs 19 July 2021 (In English)

India, Sri Lanka and Maldives conducted the virtual trilateral exercise "TTX-2021".

The exercise focuses on combating maritime crimes such as narcotics and aiding in maritime search and rescue in the region.
The two-day exercise, TTX-2021 aimed to enhance mutual understanding and exchange of best practices
and procedures for combating common transnational crime, was coordinated by Maritime Warfare Centre, Mumbai.

Manduadih railway station has been renamed as Banaras by North Eastern Railway (NER).
After the Railway Board gave its approval for the new name, the NER replaced the old signboard with a new one, which had Benaras written on it.

To facilitate farmers to get right information at right time in their desired language, a digital platform named KisanSarathi was launched.
Launched through video conference on 16th July 2021 on the occasion of 93rd ICAR Foundation Day.

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) also known as Pod Taxis will make its debut in India from Noida International Airport to Film City in Uttar Pradesh.
Pod taxis have been a popular mode of commute in several western countries, and can accommodate four to six passengers per car.
Pod taxi will run around 14 km from Film City to Noida Airport.
This advanced public transport system is cost effective, environment friendly causing less pollution.

Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced 10% reservation for Kapu community and other Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
In appointments to initial posts and services in the State Government in accordance with the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019.
Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservation for SC, ST and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes,
whose total family income is less than Rs.8 lakh per annum, will get the benefit of EWS reservation.