Page-9 of Current Affairs - July, 2020

Stricter Norms for Commercial Use of Groundwater Set by NGT

July 28, 2020

The National Green Tribunal has set very stringent guidelines for the commercial use of groundwater in the country and it has specifically directed the concerned authorities to be proactive while granting permits, initiating punitive actions in case of breaches and ..

Month: 

SBI-IRCTC Credit Card Launched for Railway Users

July 28, 2020

The Railways and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched the SBI-IRCTC Credit Card that is aimed at the rail passengers and offers a bouquet of opportunities to them. It is part of the Atmanirbhar India Mission of the Prime Minister, ..

Month: 

Facebook Sues EU Anti-Trust Regulator for Excessive Data Requests

July 28, 2020

The US-based social media giant, Facebook, has announced that it is suing the EU Anti-trust regulator for seeking information beyond the realm of necessity, including personal details, for their investigations into the company’s data and marketplace. Background The social media ..

Month: 

India is now the Fastest Growing COVID 19 Hotspot

July 28, 2020

India has now become the epicentre of the COVID 19 pandemic since it has now shown the fastest growth rate in the world with around 20% increase in a week. The total number of cases in the country has already ..

Month: 

PM Modi to Address Smart India Hackathon Finale on August 1

July 28, 2020

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the grand finale of the world’s largest online Hackathon on August 1. During the grand finale, over 10,000 students will compete to solve 243 problem statements from government departments and industries. This is ..

Month: 

New Zealand Suspends Extradition Arrangements with Hong Kong

July 28, 2020

Claiming that the criminal justice system in Hong Kong cannot be trusted anymore, New Zealand has decided to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong with immediate effect. The reason is that the justice system of that country is not ..

Month: 

NO2 Levels Fell 70% during Lockdown in Delhi: United Nations Report

July 28, 2020

A United Nations report has pointed out that the levels of nitrogen dioxide have reduced by as much as 70 per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi. However, the report has also pointed out that the environmental gains would ..

Month: 

First Case of Vertical Transmission of COVID 19 Detected in Pune

July 28, 2020

In a first of its kind case, the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, has claimed to have reported a vertical transmission case of COVID 19 infection from a mother to her child through the placenta. Vertical transmission takes place ..

Month: