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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.