Page-44 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

ICMR to conduct nation-wide Sero Survey

July 11, 2020

The Indian Council of Medical Research is to conduct nation wide sero survey. The survey is to carried out to determine the exposure of COVID-19 infection among the population. Highlights The sero survey will test the blood serum of group ..

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20-member “Usha Thorat Committee” formed

July 11, 2020

On July 10, 2020, 20-member advisory committee under the leadership of former deputy governor of Reserve of Bank of India, Usha Thorat was formed. Highlights The Securities and Exchange Board of India revamped its committee that advises capital market regulator ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 July 2020

July 11, 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-11 July 2020 INDIA Gangster Vikas Dubey killed in an encounter while being taken from Ujjain (MP) to Kanpur by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) US aerospace company Boeing completes delivery of 37 ..

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July 10: National Fish Farmers Day

July 10, 2020

Every year India celebrates National Fish Farmers Day in July 10 since 2001. The initiative was first taken by Mumbai’s Central Institute of Fisheries Education. Significance As of December 2019, India is the second largest producer of fish in the ..

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UAE plans Mars Mission

July 10, 2020

The United States, India and European Space Agency have sent successful missions to Mars. China is now preparing to launch its first Mars rover in July. Now United Arab Emirates is to join the elite club of sending a probe ..

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Shipping Ministry issues “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020”

July 10, 2020

On July 10, 2020, the Ministry of Shipping issued “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020” draft for public consultation. The bill aims to replace 90 years old Light House Act, 1927. Highlights The bill has been introduced to augment people participation ..

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NSE launches refiner standards for BIS standard Gold

July 10, 2020

On July 10, 2020, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched NSE refiner Standards for BIS Standard Gold. Highlights Under the new standards, NSE will accept gold bars produced by Indian manufacturers. Till date, NSE accepted only gold bars that were ..

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China launches Shiyan-6, Gaofen and APStar-6D satellites

July 10, 2020

On July 9, 2020, China launched APStar-6D communications satellite. In the last week, China has launched three satellites in 2 rockets. This includes the Gaofen remote sensing satellite, Xibaipo and Shiyan-6. The Shiyan-6 satellite will be used to study environment ..

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