Page-30 of Current Affairs - July, 2020
Seven States Achieved 10% of the target for Jal Jeevan Mission in 2020-21
As per the data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, seven states, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Mizoram have already been able to achieve 10% of the target household tap connections fixed for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Ultrasound can be used to Detect Defects in Large Structures: IIT Madras Research
According to a study commissioned by the team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, engineering structures including buildings, pipelines and rails can be treated with ultrasound in order to detect any kind of defect in the structure. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Sony to Give Competition to Disney Star, to Acquire 74% in Viacom 18
In order to give a tough competition to the Star Group, Sony has decided to enter into an agreement with Viacom 18 and in that agreement; Sony Group is likely to own 74% stake. This sets the stage ready for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Ben Stokes Becomes No 1 All-Rounder in ICC Test Rankings
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has become the number one all-rounder in the tests, in the recently published ICC Test Rankings. He has amassed 497 rating points in the rankings and it is the highest by any Test all-rounder since Jacques ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
CBDT and CBIC Sign MoU for Exchange of Data
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in order to ensure the smooth exchange of data between the two organizations. This was signed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Sero-Prevalence Study Conducted by Health Ministry in Delhi
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has commissioned a study based on sero-surveillance in Delhi. It has been conducted by the National Center for Disease Control in collaboration with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020