Current Affairs July 2020

Indian Railways hands over 10 Broad Gauge Locomotives to Bangladesh

Indian Railway has handed over ten broad-gauge diesel locomotives to Bangladesh on 27 July 2020. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar flagged them off online in presence of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and several dignitaries from across the border. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The locomotives arrived at the Darshana station of Bangladesh after being […]

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India develops Covid 19 detecting mobile app Lyfas

A government supported IT company in Bengaluru has developed an application named Lyfas which is capable of capturing an individual’s vital health statistics through mobile phone to determine one’s propensity to Covid 19 infection and can potentially play a big role in early detection of disease and risk assessment of infected population, according to a

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SBI Card and IRCTC launch co-branded contactless credit card on RuPay platform

SBI Card and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has launched the IRCTC SBI Card on RuPay platform. Designed to reward frequent railway travellers, the card offers travellers on Indian railways maximum savings proposition on their travel, together with superior benefits on retail, dining and entertainment, besides transaction fee waivers. Daily Current Affairs

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India begins reconstruction of 300 Years old Temple in Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Rewa Das and Minister of State Junaid inaugurated the reconstruction of the Sri Sri Jai Kali Mata Temple in Natore, Bangladesh. The 300-year-old temple is being renovated by the Government of India. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Sree Sree JoyKali Matar temple is among the oldest temples in Bangladesh. It

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Bulk Drugs Parks & Medical Devices Parks in India

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Sadananda Gowda has launched four schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals for promotion of domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs and medical devices parks in the country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for promoting domestic manufacturing of KSMs, DIs and APIs and medical devices

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World Nature Conservation Day 2020

World Nature Conservation Day 2020 is observed on 28 July to raise awareness to protect natural resources, importance of nature in our lives, and the necessity of conserving it. The day provides us an opportunity to spread the message about conservation of nature and to recognise that a healthy environment is a foundation for a

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UK Suspends Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong

Britain government has suspended its extradition treaty arrangements with Hong Kong, in response to China’s introduction of a new security law in the territory. UK government has also decided to extend its arms embargo ban which has been in place with China since 1989 – to Hong Kong, stopping the UK exporting equipment, such as

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Government launched Bureau of Indian Standard Mobile App ‘BIS-Care’

The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Mobile App ‘BIS-Care’ and three portals namely the Standardization, Conformity Assessment and Training Portals of e-BIS for consumers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points BIS is the National Standard Body of India for the harmonious development of

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New research on smallpox about its origins

Recently, a new study carried out by an international team of researchers provides fresh insight into the origins of the Smallpox disease. It suggested that the smallpox was in existence as early as during the Viking age in the 8th century CE. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The origins of smallpox have always been

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Karnataka to set up integrated biotech and life sciences Park

The Karnataka government has set up to lay the foundation stone for a life sciences park, in line with its plans to create an integrated biotechnology ecosystem to leverage the potential of the sector to attract investments, promote innovation and generate jobs in the city and state. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The 52-acre

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