Page-42 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

Russia to launch third generation Glonass-K Satellite

July 6, 2020

Russia recently announced that it is to launch the third generation Glonass-K satellite from the Plesetsk Space Centre in August, 2020. The launch of the satellite was postponed several times. Highlights Glonass-K is a Russian navigation satellite. It is to ..

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World’s largest COVID-19 care centre in Delhi to operate under “Operation Corona Warriors”

July 6, 2020

On July 5, 2020, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal inaugurated the 10,000 bed COVID-19 care centre, Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre and Hospital (SPCCCH) in the Chhatarpur region at the National Capital. The centre is the largest COVID-19 care ..

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GoI blocks 40 websites supporting Khalistan group

July 6, 2020

On July 5, 2020, the Government of India blocked 40 websites that were linked to the Khalistan group. The websites linked to the campaign to register supporters to the Khalistan group. Highlights The Sikhs for Justice organization had launched a ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 July 2020

July 6, 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-6 July 2020 INDIA World’s largest COVID care centre, the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre, inaugurated at Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Chattarpur, Delhi CBSE, Facebook jointly launch curriculum on digital safety & ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-5 July 2020

July 5, 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-5 July 2020 INDIA AIR (All India Radio) starts weekly Sanskrit ‘News Magazine’ programme ‘Sanskrit Saptahiki’ on Saturdays DD News’ Weekly Sanskrit Magazine ‘Vaartavali completes 5 years ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and ..

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Chinese Badminton Legend Lin Dan announces retirement

July 4, 2020

On July 4, 2020, the two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan announced retirement at the age of 36. Highlights Lin Dan who won gold medal at Beijing Olympics in 2008 and London Olympics in 2012 will not be participating at 2020 ..

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India-China Stand-off in Ladakh triggers Andaman build up

July 4, 2020

India and China have been facing stand-off along Line of Actual Control, especially in the Pangong Tso lake in the Ladakh region. Even after several rounds of peace talks between the army high commands of both the countries, the situation ..

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First ever News Magazine Programme in Sanskrit

July 4, 2020

The All India Radio is to broadcast the first ever “News Magazine” programme in Sanskrit. The programme has been titled “Sanskrit Saptahiki”. Highlights The news programme is to be aired every Saturday for a duration of 20 minutes. Also, the ..

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Indian Solar Imports from China to increase

July 4, 2020

The Solar Cell manufacturing capacity of India is 2.5 GW. Around 5 GW of power is under construction. Also, the Power Ministry has recently approved for 3GW. This means that the solar equipment imports from China, which is already contributing ..

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Target Olympic Podium Scheme to be launched for Junior Athletes

July 4, 2020

The Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijju has launched the Target Olympic Podium Scheme for junior atheletes. The scheme will groom them for the Olympics that is to be held in 2024 and 2028. What is the plan? The GoI is ..

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