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A Grants of $4.3 bn approved by IMF to South Africa

July 29, 2020
IMF
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved USD 4.3 billion to South Africa in emergency funding, the largest amount given to any country yet to fight the coronavirus pandemic. South Africa is the worst-hit country in the continent with over 4,50,000 cases.

SBI Card launch Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform

July 29, 2020
Contactless Credit Card
  • Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) of Indian Railways and SBI Card has launched a Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform. It is in line with Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, Digital India and Make In India mission. The new credit card is dedicated to the service of India the Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal.

India Report on Digital Education 2020

July 29, 2020
Digital Education 2020
  • India Report on Digital Education 2020 was recently launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
  • The report focuses on initiatives taken at the centre and state level so as to ensure the continuity of instruction amid the pandemic.

Nitrogen Dioxide levels fell by 70% in Delhi

July 29, 2020
Delhi
  • The United Nations reported that the nitrogen dioxide levels in New Delhi have fallen by more than 70% during the lockdown. The Nitrogen Dioxide levels have fallen down in other countries as well. In China the levels have fallen by 40%, in Belgium, it fell by 20%, between 19-40% in the USA.

Archana Soreng named by UN chief to new advisory group

July 29, 2020
Archana Soreng
  • Indian climate activist Archana Soreng has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as part of the COVID-19 recovery efforts.

5 Rafale multi-role combat jets arrived in India

July 29, 2020
Rafale
  • A French-manufactured fleet of five Rafale multi-role combat jets arrived in India at the Ambala Air Force base. It comprises three single-seater and two twin-seater aircraft.
  • GOI signed a Rs 59,000-crore deal with French aerospace major Dassault Aviation on September 23, 2016 to procure 36 Rafale jets. The delivery of all 36 aircraft will be completed on schedule by the end of 2021.

30th July celebrated as International Day of Friendship

July 30, 2020
International Day of Friendship
  • International Day of Friendship is observed globally on 30th July with an aim to forge a strong bond of friendship of people of various countries irrespective of race, colour, gender, religion, etc. This day is celebrated to mark the importance of friends and friendship in life.

30th July observed as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

July 30, 2020
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
  • United Nations observes 30 July every year as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.
  • The 2020 theme for the World Day Against Trafficking: “Committed to the Cause – Working on the Frontline to End Human Trafficking”

National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science announced by MOES

July 30, 2020
MOES
  • National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science announced by MOES.
  • Life Time Excellence Award – Professor Ashok Sahni – for his contribution to the field of Geology, Vertebrate Paleontology and Biostratigraphy.
  • National Award for Ocean Science & technology – Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma – Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Vishakapatnam and Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa.
  • Dr. Sarma – for his contributions in understanding biogeochemistry of the Indian Ocean.
  • National Award for Atmospheric Science & technology – Dr. S. Suresh Babu
  • National award for Geoscience & technology – N. V. Chalapathi Rao, Department of Geology
  • National Award for Ocean Technology – Dr. M. A. Atmanand
  • Anna Mani award for woman scientist – Dr. Lidita D. S. Khandeparker
  • Young Researcher Awards – Dr. Indra Sekhar Sen & Dr. Arvind Singh Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad

Uttarakhand launched First UDAN-RCS service

July 30, 2020
UDAN-RCS service
  • Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS, I/C, Civil Aviation flagged off the first helicopter service by Pawan Hans in Uttarakhand under the UDAN-RCS scheme on 29 July.
  • The new heli service will enable connectivity between Dehradun, New Tehri, Srinagar and Gauchar. It will enhance the aerial connectivity between hilly regions in Uttarakhand. It will reduce the average travel time to 20-25 minutes. The move will assist the Chaar Dhaam Yatra pilgrims.

GOI approved MoU between India and Zimbabwe

July 30, 2020
India and Zimbabwe
  • GOI approved MoU between India and Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional System of Medicine and Homeopathy to enhance cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. 
  • The aim is to strengthen, promote and develop co-operation in the field of traditional systems of medicine between the two countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

India to set up solar power park in Sri Lanka

July 30, 2020
solar plant
  • 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, India plans to build a solar power park in Sri Lanka.
  • India’s largest power generation utility NTPC Ltd plans to set up this project in the island nation under the aegis of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Varun Sridhar appointed as the CEO of Paytm Money

July 30, 2020
Varun Sridhar
  • Paytm Money has appointed Varun Sridhar as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. He will replace former MD and CEO Pravin Jadhav. Sridhar will be reporting to Amit Nayyar, the President at Paytm.

Jamie Vardy awarded with ‘Golden Boot’ while Ederson with ‘Golden Glove’

July 30, 2020
Golden Boot
  • In Football, Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has won the 2019-20 Premier League Golden Boot award, which is presented to the leading goalscorer in the Premier League.
  • The 33-year-old Vardy became the top scorer after finishing the season with 23 goals. Apart from this, Manchester City’s Brazilian keeper Ederson has won the Premier League’s Golden Glove award, which is given to the goalkeeper with the cleanest sheets for the season.

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