Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 July 2020

July 3, 2020

Here are the Top GKToday’s News Headlines-3 July 2020

India’s first plasma bank for Covid-19 patients becomes operational at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi
Drug Discovery Hackathon jointly launched by Union Ministers Dr Harsh Vardhan and Ramesh Pokhriyal to find cure for SARS-CoV-2
Defence Ministry approves procurement of 12 Su-30MKIs from HAL and 21 MiG-29s from Russia
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of home-grown Astra long-range air to air missiles

India’s trade deficit with China reduces to USD 48.66 bn in 2019-20; was USD 53.56 billion in 2018-19
FDI from China into India at USD 163.78 million in 2019-20; USD 229 million in 2018-19
HDFC Life Insurance to replace Vedanta in 50-share NSE Nifty from July 31
IndiGo to give 25% discount on airfare to doctors and nurses till year-end
Indian Railways invites private sector participation in operation of passenger train services
59 banned Chinese apps go off Google Play, Apple App Store in India

Britain recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s president
UNSC adopts first COVID19-related resolution demanding immediate cessation of hostilities
Russia: Referendum results allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036