Cabinet Expansion in Madhya Pradesh; 28 ministers appointed

On July 2, 2020, 28 MLAs of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly took oath as ministers Highlights There are now 34 ministers in the cabinet of Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Earlier there were only 5 ministers when the government was formed ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Namami Gange: World Bank approves 400 million USD

The World Bank has approved 400 million USD of loan to support Namami Gange project of India. According to World Bank, the funds will help 500 million people living in the river basin. Highlights The World Bank has enhanced its ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Individuals associated with Khalistan Movement declared as Terrorist under UAPA act

On July 1, 2020, the Union Home Ministry declared 9 individuals associated with Khalistan Movement as Terrorists. They were declared terrorists under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Highlights The Government of India had amended the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

“Dream Kerala Project” launched for Keralites returning from abroad

On July 1, 2020, Kerala announced “Dream Kerala Project”. The project is being rolled out to tap potential and experience of those returning from abroad. Highlights According to the Government of Kerala, Rs 85,000 was sent by the expatriates in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Vladimir Putin wins referendum

On July 1, 2020, Russia announced the results of the new referendum. The referendum introduced constitutional amendments. One of the most important amendments of these is the amendment that will allow the Russian President Vladimir Putin to contest for two ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

High-Speed Interceptor Boats to be sent to Pangong Tso

After the 12-hour long peace talks with Chinese military in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army is to send high-speed Interceptor boats to lake Pangong Tso where the countries are facing stand-off. Highlights According to India, the Line of Actual Control is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

United Nations Security Council passes first COVID-19 resolution

On July 1, 2020, the United Nations Security Council adopted the first COVID-19 related resolution. The resolution demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities all around the world Highlights The resolution was drafted by France and Tunisia. The resolution calls for ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-2nd July 2020

1.Which Indian footballer who received the Indian Player of the Year in 1993, 1997 and 1999 has been recommended for Padma Shri this year? IM Vijayan 2.The movie ‘Dil Bechara’ based on ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ stars which of ..

Indra Mani Pandey is India’s new Permanent Representative to UN

On July 1, 2020, diplomat Indra Mani Pandey was appointed as India’s next permanent representative to the United Nations. Highlights Indra Mani Pandey is a 1990 Indian Foreign Officer and is currently serving as an additional secretary in the Ministry ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Tribes India outlet opened in Prayagraj Airport

On July 1, 2020, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED) operating under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs opened a Tribes India outlet at Prayagraj airport. It is the second such opening of its kind and fourth in the state ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020