Page-47 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

World Bank approves 750 million USD to support Indian MSMEs

July 1, 2020

On June 30, 2020, the world Bank approved 750 million USD of budget support to India. The funds are to be used to support 15 crore MSMEs in the country. Highlights The funds are to be used to strengthen small ..

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RBI releases International Investment Position

July 1, 2020

On June 30, 2020, Reserve Bank of India released its data on International Investment Position, IIP. Highlights According to the data, the direct investment in the country rose by 19 billion USD and the portfolio investment declined by 13.7 billion ..

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Nagaland declared “disturbed area” for 6 more months

July 1, 2020

The Government of India has declared Nagaland as “disturbed area” for another 6 months till December, 2020. Highlights The state of Nagaland has been declared as “disturbed area” under Section 3 of AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) act), 1958. Nagaland ..

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Indian Air Force develops Airborne Locust Control System

July 1, 2020

The Indian Air Force has developed an airborne locust control system that can be integrated with Mi-17 helicopters. Highlights The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has signed an agreement with the UK firm to modify Mi-17 helicopters to ..

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Odisha to include local produce in ICDS and PDS schemes first time

July 1, 2020

Odisha for the first time will include locally cultivated ragi into the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Public Distribution Scheme (PDS). This is being done as a part of the State Millet Mission that was launched by the Odisha ..

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Uganda: First African country to submit REDD++ results

July 1, 2020

REDD++ is a mechanism of United Nations to reduce emissions from forest degradation and deforestation. REDD++ operates under United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Uganda recently submitted its REDD++ results and has become the first African country to ..

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Pakistan moves 20,000 soldiers to LoC

July 1, 2020

The Pakistan Army recently moved 20,000 soldiers to the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The army is to deploy them along Line of Control. This is being done to match Chinese deployments along Line of Actual Control. Highlights The level of troops moved ..

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COVAXIN: India’s first COVID-19 Vaccine trials

July 1, 2020

The Central Drugs and Standard Control Organization has granted its approval to conduct human trials of COVAXIN vaccine. The vaccine was developed by Bharat Biotech India. The trials are to begin in July 2020. Highlights The trials of the vaccine ..

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World’s First online B.Sc course in Programming and Data Science launched in India

July 1, 2020

The world’s first B.Sc course in Programming and Data Science is to be offered by IIT Madras. The course is being offered online. It was launched through a virtual event by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. About ..

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Haryana Government postpones Panchayat Elections

July 1, 2020

On June 30, 2020, Haryana Government announced that due to COVID-19 crisis, the state government is cancelling Panchayat elections this year. The panchayat elections have been postponed to February 2021. Panchayati Raj Act According to the Panchayati Raj Act, the ..

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