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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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India to invite Australia to Malabar Exercise

July 10, 2020

India is to invite Australia to join the Malabar Exercise for the first time. With Australia participating in the exercise, for the first time all members of Quad will be engaged at military level. The exercise will bring together the ..

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PM Modi dedicates “Rewa Solar Project” to the nation

July 10, 2020

On July 10, 2020, PM Modi will inaugurate the 750 MW of Rewa Solar Project. It is Asia’s largest solar power project. It is located in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights The Rewa project consists of three solar ..

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ISRO to launch Amazonia satellite of Brazil

July 10, 2020

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is to launch Amazonia-1 satellite developed by Brazil in August 2020. Highlights Amazonia-1 is the first earth observation satellite completely developed by Brazil. The operations of Amazonia-1 will be held jointly under China-Brazil Earth ..

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National Mission for Manuscripts: 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur to be reprinted

July 10, 2020

On July 10, 2020, the Ministry of culture launched a project to reprint 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts. Highlights On the occasion of Dharma Chakra Day, five sets of Mongolian Kanjur was presented to ..

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India-European Union to hold virtual summit

July 10, 2020

The fifteenth India-European Union Summit is to be held on July 15, 2020 at Line of Actual Control. The summit is to be co-chaired by PM Modi and European Council President Charles Michel. Highlights The Summit will review the cooperation ..

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AP brings COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri State’s Free Healthcare Scheme

July 9, 2020

On July 9, 2020, the Andhra Pradesh Government brought COVID-19 treatment under Dr YSR Aarogyasri health care scheme of the state. Highlights Under the scheme, the treatment cost of COVID-19 is to be borne by the state government. The Government ..

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