Page-22 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

$250 Million Loan Extended by AIIB to Pakistan for COVID 19

July 22, 2020

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has extended the loan of $250 million to Pakistan in order to enable it to deal with the prevailing situation due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This program is going to be co-financed by ..

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National Dope Testing Laboratory Suspension Extended by WADA

July 22, 2020

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has taken the decision to extend the suspension of accreditation of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi for a period of another six months. The first six-month ban on the national doping ..

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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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