Page-46 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

India-US to begin joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials for COVID-19

July 9, 2020

On July 9, 2020, India and United States began joint Ayurvedic Clinical trials against COVID-19. The joint research is to be supported by the Indo-US Science Technology Forum (IUSSTF). Highlights There are three ongoing collaborations between US-based institutions and India ..

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FactsBox: First Automated RT-PCR machine

July 9, 2020

The Pune-based molecular diagnostics enterprise Mylab has launched “Compact XL”. It is the first fully automated machine in India to perform molecular diagnostic tests including RT-PCR for COVID-19. Highlights The Compact XL machine will automate lab processes starting from sample ..

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India Global Week 2020 to be held in London

July 9, 2020

On July 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the India Global Week 2020. The event is to be held in London. From UK, Prince Charles is to address the event. Highlights The forum is to focus on ..

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Top GKToday’s News Headlines-9 July 2020

July 9, 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-9 July 2020 INDIA COVID-19: Navy’s Operation Samudra Setu to bring back Indians stranded abroad concluded New diplomats: David Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand, Philip Barton, High Commissioner of UK, Akhatov Dilshod Khamidovich, ..

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World Bank presents its report to Finance Commission of India

July 9, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the World Bank submitted its report on Health, Nutrition and Population to the Finance Commission of India. It is to be noted that the finance commission is consulting the World Bank to decide on the allocation ..

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Asia Cup 2020 cancelled

July 9, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the BCCI President Saurav Ganguly announced that the Asia Cup T20 was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights Following the cancellation, the next Asia Cup is to be held in Sri Lanka. And Asia Cup 2022 ..

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Operation Samudra Setu

July 9, 2020

On July 8, 2020, Indian Navy culminated Operation Samudra Setu after bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland. The operation was launched on May 5, 2020. Highlights The operation lasted over 55 days. The Indian Naval Ships such as ..

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BLUIS: Odisha’s satellite-based technology to prevent encroachment of government land

July 9, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched BLUIS-Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System. The system will help in preventing encroachments of government lands with the help of satellites. Highlights BLUIS is a web and mobile based solution ..

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