Page-39 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

Not possible to put a uniform cap on COVID-19 treatment expenses: SC

July 15, 2020

The apex court has ruled that it is not willing to decide on a uniform rate for the treatment of the COVID 19 disease in the country. However, the court has also asserted that no individual should be denied treatment ..

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Wagah Border reopened by Pakistan for Afghan Exports

July 15, 2020

Pakistan government has resumed the Afghan exports through the Wagah Border crossing as part of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement. Pakistan had already opened the Pak-Aghan Border at Torkham and Chaman round the clock for six days a week, in ..

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Two Vaccines in India to start clinical trial for COVID-19: ICMR

July 15, 2020

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stated that two vaccines developed in India are going to undergo trial from July 2020. The organization has decided to rope in 1000 volunteers for this purpose, at the earliest. These vaccines ..

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New Economic Corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 Crores inaugurated in Haryana

July 15, 2020

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation stone for new economic corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 crores in Haryana. The virtual function was presided over by the Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar. ..

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Daniel Lewis Lee: First Federal Execution in US in 17 years

July 15, 2020

The United States Justice Department has stated that Daniel Lewis Lee (47), convicted of murdering three people of a family, was put to death by lethal injection. This is the first federal execution in the country in the last 17 ..

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Baloxavir can prevent spread of flu to household members: US Journal

July 15, 2020

The New England Journal of Medicine has published an article in which the researchers have claimed that a single dose of Baloxavir Marboxil can be effective in reducing the spread of the flu-related diseases among the households. This conclusion has ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 July 2020

July 15, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 July 2020 INDIA Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot sacked as Deputy Chief Minister, State Congress President HRD Ministry issues guidelines to States, U.T.s regarding education of migrant workers’ children Number of undernourished people in India declined from 249.4 ..

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GoI to increase Public Health Expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025

July 14, 2020

On July 13, 2020, the 15th Finance Commission held a meeting with the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. It was decided at the meet that India will increase its public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025. Highlights ..

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