Page-18 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

Russia Successfully Conducts Trial for 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine

July 22, 2020

For the first time, Russia has conducted a successful test flight of a 3D-printed aircraft engine and the production of such engines is scheduled to start from 2021-22. The engines will be built by the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 July 2020

July 22, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 July 2020 INDIA HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launches MANODARPAN initiative of his Ministry to provide psychosocial support to students for their mental health and well-being. N-95 masks with valved respirators ineffective against Covid-19: Centre tells ..

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Kerala Sets Up First Line Treatment Centres for COVID 19 Treatment

July 21, 2020

The Kerala Government has decided to set up 187 COVID First-Line Treatment Centres (FLTCs) for the COVID patients in the state. These centres, set up in collaboration with the local bodies across the state, will have 305 doctors, 572 nurses ..

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ANASIS II: South Korea Launches its First Military Satellite

July 21, 2020

South Korea has successfully launched its first-ever military communications satellite through the private operator, Space X. The launch is aimed at increasing the defence capabilities of the country. The satellite, named as ANASIS II, is going to contribute towards the ..

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Seven States Achieved 10% of the target for Jal Jeevan Mission in 2020-21

July 21, 2020

As per the data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, seven states, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have already been able to achieve 10% of the target household tap connections fixed for ..

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Ultrasound can be used to Detect Defects in Large Structures: IIT Madras Research

July 21, 2020

According to a study commissioned by the team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, engineering structures including buildings, pipelines and rails can be treated with ultrasound in order to detect any kind of defect in the structure. ..

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Sony to Give Competition to Disney Star, to Acquire 74% in Viacom 18

July 21, 2020

In order to give a tough competition to the Star Group, Sony has decided to enter into an agreement with Viacom 18 and in that agreement; Sony Group is likely to own 74% stake. This sets the stage ready for ..

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Ben Stokes Becomes No 1 All-Rounder in ICC Test Rankings

July 21, 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has become the number one all-rounder in the tests, in the recently published ICC Test Rankings. He has amassed 497 rating points in the rankings and it is the highest by any Test all-rounder since Jacques ..

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CBDT and CBIC Sign MoU for Exchange of Data

July 21, 2020

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in order to ensure the smooth exchange of data between the two organizations. This was signed in ..

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Sero-Prevalence Study Conducted by Health Ministry in Delhi

July 21, 2020

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has commissioned a study based on sero-surveillance in Delhi. It has been conducted by the National Center for Disease Control in collaboration with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi in a ..

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