Current Affairs Of 26&27 July 2020
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Current Affairs Of 26&27 July 2020
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Indian-origin nurse Kala Narayanasamy in Singapore conferred with President’s Award
Indian-origin nurse Kala Narayanasamy(59) in Singapore has conferred with the President’s Award for Nurses for serving on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, who was among the five nurses (Tay Yee Kian, Patricia Yong Yueh Li, Alice Chua Foong Sin, Chin Soh Mun).
Hyderabad Ranked 16th in World’s most Surveilled Cities & China tops: Comparitech
As per the new analysis by Comparitech on the World’s Most Surveilled Cities, in 150 major cities across the globe, Hyderabad has positioned in 16th rank among the list of top 20 cities with the maximum number of Closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras.
India ranked 3rd in gaining forest area in world; global employment in forestry led by India: FAO
In accordance with the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 brought out by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), India has ranked 3rd among the top 10 countries that have gained in forest areas during 2010-2020.
About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
Director-General (DG)– Qu Dongyu
Headquarter– Rome, Italy
Director-General (DG)– Qu Dongyu
Headquarter– Rome, Italy
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
DST launched Rs 15 Crore fund to support India-Russia collaboration joint R&D and cross-country technology adaptation
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology launched a joint India-Russia Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme in partnership with Russia’s Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).
India extended medical assistance worth about USD 1 million to North Korea under WHO’s anti-tuberculosis programme
About Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK):
Capital– Pyongyang
Currency– North Korean won
Capital– Pyongyang
Currency– North Korean won
First in the World: India builds electrified rail tunnel capable to run double-stack containers
India builds one kilometer (km) long World’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers. It cuts through Aravali mountain on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) near Sohna, Haryana.
First by Indian Government: World Class State of the Art Honey Testing Lab was e-inaugurated by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at Anand, Gujarat
The testing lab was established by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand, Gujarat with support of NBB (National Bee Board).
IIM-Kozhikode start-up develops wearable device ‘Veli Band’
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) based incubated startup Qual5 India Pvt.Ltd,has developed a wearable device called ‘Veli Band’ which helps in maintaining social distancing by sending out an alarm in case of proximity with another person.
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Signed USD 400 mn Currency Swap Facility for Sri Lanka
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has agreed to a USD 400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, valid till November 2022.
This will help Sri Lanka to meet its short-term international liquidity requirements and to boost its foreign exchange reserves following the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19.
About Sri Lanka
Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Currency– Sri Lankan Rupee
President– Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Prime Minister– Mahinda Rajapaksa
Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Currency– Sri Lankan Rupee
President– Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Prime Minister– Mahinda Rajapaksa
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
RIL becomes world’s second most valuable energy company, overtaking ExxonMobil
Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) became the world’s second most valuable energy company, overtaking American oil giant ExxonMobil after its market capitalisation(m-cap) reached over Rs 14 lakh crore(14.1 trillion or USD 189.3 billion). Aramco tops the list. ExxonMobil has an m-cap of USD 184.7 billion.
About RIL:
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani
Headquarter– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani
Headquarter– Mumbai, Maharashtra
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Late Arnab Chaudhry honored by Legend of Animation Award 2020: TMG
Arnab Chaudhuri posthumously awarded with The ‘Legend of Animation’ award, 2020. This award is instituted by the Toonz Media Group (TMG) as a part of the Animation Masters Summit (AMS), 2020 – Digital Edition.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
MHRD sets up panel to form guidelines for more students studying in India headed by UGC chairman
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of Human Resource Development announced that the ministry has set up a committee headed by UGC Chairman, D.P. Singh to form guidelines and suggest measures to ensure that more students study in India and there is a smooth transition for students returning from abroad due to COVID-19 situation.
OBITUARY
Tanzania’s former President Benjamin Mkapa dies
About Tanzania:
Prime Minister- Kassim Majaliwa
Capital & Currency: Dodoma & Tanzanian Shilling
Prime Minister- Kassim Majaliwa
Capital & Currency: Dodoma & Tanzanian Shilling
Eminent Danseuse Amala Shankar Passes Away at 101 in Kolkata
STATE NEWS
Lt. Governor, G.C Murmu announced the ‘Macadamisation Program’ for improvement of roads across J-K
TN government signed 16 MoUs worth Rs 5,137 crore with companies for employment creation
The Tamil Nadu(TN) government has signed 16 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,137 crore to create employment opportunities for over 6,555 people.
About Tamil Nadu:
Governor– Banwarilal Purohit
National Parks(NP)– Gulf of Mannar Marine NP, Guindy NP, Mudumalai NP, Mukurthi NP.
Governor– Banwarilal Purohit
National Parks(NP)– Gulf of Mannar Marine NP, Guindy NP, Mudumalai NP, Mukurthi NP.
5-day Sub-Tropical Fruit Expo 2020 was organised by Horticulture dept of Haryana
About Haryana:
Capital- Chandigarh
Chief Minister- Manohar lal Khattar
Capital- Chandigarh
Chief Minister- Manohar lal Khattar