Current Affairs August 2020

Govt proposes stricter safety norms for construction machinery

The government has proposed stricter norms that include features like machine-mounted audible travel alarms, non-metallic fuel tank and wider operator visibility for construction equipment machinery. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Currently, certain safety requirements are already mandated for Construction Equipment Vehicles in Central Motors Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989, but the proposed draft notification aims

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Aviptadil is explored for treating viral infection

An old-age drug RLF-100 or Aviptadil, used for treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and chronic lung diseases, has now been proposed for treatment of COVID-19 infection. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points According to a report by the IE, the drug is being probed as some studies indicated that it is able to halt

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Belarus president Lukashenko is facing the strongest protests

The authoritarian ruler of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has been facing massive protests since 9 August, when a controversial presidential vote showed him winning by a landslide. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in capital Minsk, demanding that their dictator of more than a quarter century

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China declared war on food wastage

China’s President called on his country’s citizens to drastically cut down on food waste in a new initiative called the ‘Clean Plates Campaign’. The push came as the Covid-19 pandemic, devastating floods and worsening relations with major international partners have raised fears about food shortage in the world’s most populous country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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Railways enhanced Rail Infrastructure and Urban Decongestion in areas near Delhi

In order to enhance Railway infrastructure and assist in urban decongestion, Indian Railways is taking series of steps all across the country. As a part of those activities, Northern Railways has converted the existing Rohtak-Gohana Railway line into a 4.8 km long elevated track. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The work on the line

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Tourism Ministry signed MoU with TAAI & FLO to promote tourism

Union Ministry of Tourism has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) for women empowerment. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Through this initiative FLO & TAAI would lay emphasis on personal and hospitality skills, a more flexible work balance and greater options

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Government inaugurated Tribes India Showroom in Mumbai

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs e-inaugurated via a video conference a ‘Tribes India Showroom’ in Indian Globe Chambers of LIC Western Zonal Office, Fort, Mumbai. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The TRIBES INDIA outlet which is located in the prestigious area of Fort is the third in the city of Mumbai; there are two

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NFL Vijaipur unit to produce Compost from Biodegradable waste

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL),Vijaipur is going to set up an Organic Waste Converter (OWC) Plant. The biodegradable waste collected in the unit shall be transported to OWC where the same shall be segregated from non-degradable parts. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It will take around 10 days to convert it into ready to use

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Utilization of excess sugarcane for ethanol production

Government has taken various measures to improve viability of sugar industry, thereby enabling sugar mills to make timely payment of cane dues of farmers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Going forward, diversion of excess sugarcane and sugar is the long term solution for addressing the problem of excess stock and improving viability of sugar

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India crosses a crucial milestone in the fight against COVID-19

Keeping to its promise of exponentially increasing the daily COVID-19 tests to 10 lakhs, India has crossed the significant milestone in its fight against COVID. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points In a testament to the determined, focussed, consistent and coordinated efforts of the Centre and the State/UT governments, India has conducted 1 million tests

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