current affairs 20 July 2021 (In English)

IIT-Madras has developed an AI algorithm to find cancer-causing mutations.

• Researchers at IIT Madras have developed an AI tool called NBDriver (neighbourhood driver) for use in analysing cancer-causing mutations in cells.
• Artificial intelligence-based mathematical model to identify cancer-causing changes in cells.
• The algorithm uses a relatively unexplored technique of leveraging DNA structure to pinpoint genetic changes responsible for cancer progression.
• Cancer is mainly caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells driven by genetic changes.
• While Cell mutation is a common phenomenon, with only a few mutations causing cancer. They are called driver mutations.

Two Indian organizations won the UNDP Equator Prize 2021.

• The two winning organizations from India out of the ten winners globally are— Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited and Snehakunja Trust.
• The prestigious UNDP Equator Award for their exceptional achievement in showcasing local, innovative, nature-based solutions to combat biodiversity loss and climate change and to achieve their local development goals.

Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix 2021.

• Lewis Hamilton is from Great Britain and drives a Mercedes.
• 7-time world champion Hamilton's 99th career win and 4th of the current season after 10 races.
• The event was held at the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom.
• Monaco-based Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) finished 2nd.
• Hamilton's teammate Valtteri Bottas of Finland finished 3rd.

Haryana will launch "One Block, One Product" scheme.

• To encourage and promote small industries in the rural areas.
• Under the scheme, the state government plans to connect every block of the state with some industrial vision.

Nobel laureate "Muhammad Yunus" will receive the Olympic Laurel at the Tokyo Olympics opening.

• Muhammad Yunus will be the 2nd recipient of the Olympic laurel.
• He receives the trophy for his contribution to the Games and the principle of development through sport.
• This Olympic honor has been given since the 2016 Rio Olympics.
• Kenyan Olympian and social change maker Kip Keino received the honor at the Rio Olympics.
• Professor Muhammad Yunus is Bangladesh's only Nobel laureate.