Current Affairs July 2020

Waterways usage charges to promote Inland water transport

Ministry of Shipping has decided to waive waterway usage charges with immediate effect considering the Government of India’s vision to promote inland waterways as a supplementary, eco-friendly and cheaper mode of transport. The charges are waived initially for three years. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Currently only 2% of total cargo traffic moves through […]

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Tribal Affairs Ministry inaugurates e-Symposium on Handicrafts

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has inaugurated an e-Symposium on Handicrafts titled “Emergent North-East India: Strategic and Developmental Imperatives in Handicrafts” organized by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The e-Symposium on handicrafts is a part of the e-Symposia

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Turkmenistan gets observer status in World Trade Organization

Central Asia bordered country, Turkmenistan has been granted Observer status by the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council. Turkmenistan has become the last former Soviet republic to establish formal ties with the trade body. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points With this, Turkmenistan has become the last former Soviet republic to establish formal ties with

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Women officers can get permanent commission in Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence has issued the formal government sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army, paving the way for empowering Women Officers to shoulder larger roles in the organisation. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The order specifies grant of permanent commission to Short Service Commissioned

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India plans solar power park in Sri Lanka

India plans to build a solar power park in Sri Lanka as part of a strategy to project its presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid Chinese attempts to lure nations into its ‘Belt and Road’ initiative. Leveraging its solar expertize, India’s largest power generation utility NTPC Ltd plans to set up this project

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Israel developed 30-second coronavirus breath test

An Israeli firm has developed a coronavirus breathalyser test that gives results in 30 seconds, billing it as a “front line” tool that can help restore a sense of normality during the pandemic. “NanoScent”, the firm making the test kits, said an extensive trial in Israel for the presence of live virus delivered results with

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China entered covert deal with Pakistan military for bio-warfare capabilities

China and Pakistan have entered a secret three-year agreement to expand potential bio-warfare capabilities, including several research projects related to the deadly agent anthrax, the Klaxon reported citing multiple intelligence sources as part of a broader offensive against India and Western rivals. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points China has been criticised for handling of

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Revitalises of Fertilizer Industry to boost indigenous production

The Government has taken various initiatives to boost fertilizer sector so that adequate amount of fertilizers could be made available to farmers during the sowing season. Under the provisions of New Investment Policy – 2012 and its amendment in 2014, Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (CFCL) has set up a Brownfield project at Gadepan, Rajasthan

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DRDO establishes COVID-19 Testing Facility at DIHAR

DRDO has established a COVID-19 testing facility at the Leh based laboratory Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) to enhance the rate of testing to identify the Corona cases in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The testing facility will also help in keeping close watch of the infected persons. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020

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Restrictions on Public Procurement from certain countries

The Government of India has amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of restrictions on bidders from countries which share a land border with India on grounds of defence of India, or matters directly or indirectly related thereto including national security. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Department of Expenditure has, under

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