Current Affairs: June 30, 2020

1. What is the minimum age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, after the revision? [A] 80[B] 75[C] 70[D] 65 Show Answer Correct Answer: D [65] Notes:According to the recent announcement from ..

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 480

12345 1.   Consider the following climates: British Type climate  Mediterranean type climate China type climate   Which of the above is/are examples of Mesothermal Climate? 1 & 2 Only 2 Only 1, 2 & 3 None 2. “National Nandhutva Bhav ..

Indian Government signs agreement for Two Projects in Tamil Nadu with World Bank Group

On 29th June 2020, an agreement was signed between the World Bank Group and the Government of India for providing urban poor in the state of Tamil Nadu access to affordable housing. The agreement signed has two projects under it- ..

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World’s Largest Plasma Therapy Trial under Project ‘Platina’ launched by Maharashtra

The World’s largest Convalescent Plasma Therapy Trial project was launch on 29th June 2020 by the Maharashtra State Government.  The name of the project is Platina. The project was virtually launched by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray. For ..

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Concession Agreement Signed between India & Bhutan for Joint Venture Hydroelectric Project

On 29th June 2020, a concession agreement was signed between the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The Concession Agreement provides the right to Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited to operate the Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project within the ..

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What is Project Platina?

The state government of Maharashtra is launching world’s largest plasma therapy trial for COVID-19 patients in the state from June 29, 2020. Dubbed “Project Plasma” the world’s largest convalescent plasma therapy project has got approval of Rs. 16.65 Crore from ..

PM FME Scheme launched, To Generate 9 Lakh Employment

As a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme was launched on 29th June 2020. The scheme was launched by Harsimrat Kaur Badal (Union Food Processing Industries Minister). Earlier ..

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India-Japan conduct Naval Exercises

On June 27, 2020 India and Japan held Naval Exercises in the Indian Ocean amidst the LAC stand off between India and China. Highlights The Exercise was conducted to promote mutual understanding between the naval forces of the countries. The ..

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PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme launched

On June 29, 2020, the Minister of Food Processing Smt Harsimat Kaur Badal launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat programme. Highlights The scheme will generate Rs 35,000 crore of investment in ..

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Gold Nanoparticles from Antarctic Bacteria helps in Clinical trials

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research and the Goa University have synthesized gold nano particles. They have synthesized the particles using psychrotolerant Antarctic bacteria. Highlights The scientists have adopted a non-toxic, eco-friendly and low-cost method to synthesize the ..

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