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CSIR, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-IIT Delhi and Vijnana Bharati sign a tripartite MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (UBA-IITD) and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA), New Delhi. The MoU aims at adoption of CSIR technologies for rural development. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The MoU is to provide access to CSIR rural technologies for UBA and is expected […]

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New device for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns

SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) develops a “No-touch” & “Painless” device for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns. The device called “AJO-Neo” is developed by Professor Samir K. Pal & his group at SNBNCBS, Kolkata, an autonomous research Institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Daily

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World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2020

UN General Assembly designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons and declared that such a day was necessary to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The 2020 theme for the World Day

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International Friendship Day 2020

International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30 every year across the globe to mark the importance of friendships and friends in promoting peace in various cultures. International Friendship Day was first observed in 1958. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly

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Malaysian ex-PM gets 12-year jail term in corruption trial

A court in Malaysia has sentenced former PM Najib Razak to 12 years in jail after finding him guilty on all seven counts in the first of several multi-million dollar corruption trials. Najib had pleaded not guilty to the charges of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power. Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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Government permits NRIs to own 100% stake of Air India

The government has notified changes in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms on civil aviation. It will permit non-resident Indian nationals to own 100 per cent stake of Air India. Last month, the government for the third time extended the deadline to bid for Air India. The deadline was extended by two months till August 31st.

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Inauguration of new Supreme Court building of Mauritius

The Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Mauritius has jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on 30th July, 2020. It is the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The new Supreme Court Building is expected to

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Government approved a new education policy after 34 years

The Union Cabinet has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP) that is expected to set the roadmap for the sector keeping in mind present employment scenario. This policy comes after almost three decades, and post deliberation of almost six years. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This is the third NEP after policies that

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ADB approves $3 million grant to India to combat COVID-19

Asian Development Bank has approved USD 3 million grant to India from its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund to further support the government’s emergency response to COVID-19 pandemic. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The grant, which is financed by the Japanese government, will be used to procure thermal scanners and essential commodities to strengthen

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First batch of five France Rafale jets reached India

The first batch of five Rafale fighter aircraft has reached India from France. The Rafales are escorted by two Sukhoi 30 MKIs after they entered the Indian air space. The jets were also re-fuelled mid-air from a French tanker at a height of 30,000 feet. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Authorities tightened security and

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