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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”

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.

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.

5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of AIIB attended by Nirmala Sitharam

July 29, 2020
Nirmala Sitharaman
  • Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through a video conference in New Delhi.
  • The theme ‘AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court Building of Mauritius will be jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth

July 29, 2020
Supreme Court Building of Mauritius
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday, July 30, 2020 through a Video conference.

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.

Somalia’s Deputy PM Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid appointed as the interim Prime Minister

July 29, 2020
Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid
  • Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid has announced his appointment as the interim prime minister. He will be appointed within a month.

West Bengal Gov’t extends biweekly lockdown till August 31

July 29, 2020
mamta
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 28 announced that the state government has decided to extend the biweekly lockdown till August 31, 2020. West Bengal government had implemented the two days in a week lockdown last week and the next one

Karnataka to set up integrated biotech and life sciences park in Bengaluru

July 29, 2020
Karnataka
  • Rs 5,000 crore worth life sciences park to be set up in Bengaluru with an aim to generate employment for 50,000 people.
  • The project is being set up under a public-private partnership with the government of Karnataka and private entity Labzone Corp.
  • The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by December 2022. It will be spread across 9 million square feet in Bengaluru electronic city. 52.27 acres has been allotted.

MHRD has been renamed as Ministry of Education

July 29, 2020
MHRD
  • The Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) has been renamed as the Ministry of Education. The Union Cabinet has also approved a new education policy- National Education Policy 2020. The National Education Policy 2020 comprises major reforms in the higher education sector including a target of 50% gross enrolment ratio by 2035 and a provision for multiple entry and exit.

GOI notifies changes in FDI norms on civil aviation

July 29, 2020
FDI
  • Government notifies changes in FDI norms on civil aviation by permitting NRIs to own 100% stake of Air India.The government for the third time extended the deadline to bid for Air India. The deadline was extended by two months till August 31, 2020. The divestment process for the national.

‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’ campaign is launched by Bharti AXA General Insurance

July 29, 2020
Bharti AXA General Insurance
  • ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’ campaign is launched by Bharti AXA General Insurance for farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka to encourage them about their yield protection and financial security. The company has secured the mandate to insure the farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka for a period of three years under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY).

29th July observed as Global Tiger Day

July 29, 2020
Global Tiger Day
  • Every year July 29 is celebrated as Global Tiger Day with an aim to create awareness for tiger conservation. 
  • It promotes a system to protect natural habitats of tigers and raise public awareness. This year, the Global Tiger Day is celebrated with the slogan, “Their Survival is in our hand”.

First League From South Asia to be Inducted in World Leagues Forum in ISL

July 28, 2020
First League From South Asia
  • The Indian Super League (ISL) was inducted into the World Leagues Forum (WLF), becoming the first league from South Asia and seventh in Asia to join the association of professional football leagues which includes the likes of the Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga, amongst others.
  • This recognition from WLF is a testimony to Indian football’s rise on the global stage, and the role that ISL is playing in it.

Dr. S Jaishankar authored a book named “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”

July 28, 2020
The India Way
  • Minister of External Affairs in the Government of India, S Jaishankar, is releasing his new book “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”. 
  • The book was published under the HarperCollins India publications.

New Delhi holds India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

July 28, 2020
India-Indonesia
  • Defence Ministers’ Dialogue of India and Indonesia was held in New Delhi where they agreed to further improve bilateral defence cooperation mutually.
  • The Indian delegation was led by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto.

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