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Sunday, July 05, 2020

THE HINDU NEWSPAPER IMPORTANT ARTICLES 05.07.2020

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Saturday, July 04, 2020

UPSC (CSE) Prelims 2020: Check IAS Tina Dabi’s Study Plan & Revision Strategy for Last 3 Months Preparation

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UPSC has deferred the UPSC (IAS) Prelims 2020 exam to October 4. With an extended date, the current affairs syllabus for the exam will now include all the important events that occurred between April 2020-September 2020. Aspirants can utilize this time period to plan their final revision one more time before the exam and cover all the important topics. UPSC Civil Services is one of the most esteemed positions in the country. This makes the syllabus as well as the selection process of the exam vigor and extensive. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the anxious environment around, it is necessary that aspirants follow a study plan not only for a month but for each day to cover the revision of all syllabus before the Prelims exam with ease.
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Daily Current Affairs, 04th July 2020

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1) International Day of Cooperatives celebrated on 04th July
•The United Nations celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives every year on the first Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives. In the year 2020, the International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated on 4th July with a focus on the contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change. UN has also appealed to spread the word: “#Coops4ClimateAction” to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives 2020.

 •United Nations is celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives every year on the first Saturday of July since 1923. Co-operatives have been acknowledged as associations and enterprises through which citizens can effectively make their lives better by contributing to the economic, social, cultural as well as political advancement of their community and nation. Cooperatives employ 280 million people across the globe which is 10% of the world’s employed population.

2) Union HRD Minister launches “Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020”
•“Drug Discovery Hackathon” has been launched by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The hackathon is a joint initiative of MHRD, AICTE and CSIR, and supported by partners such as CDAC, MyGov, Schrodinger and ChemAxon.

 •Drug Discovery Hackathon is a first of its kind national initiative which has been launched to support drug discovery process. Through this, government is also planning to attract international talent as the event is open to participation from across the globe from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields such as computer science, medical sciences, chemistry, Pharmacy, basic sciences and biotechnology. This Hackathon will support India in establishing the new model for expediting drug discovery process.




3) ADB becomes “Observer” for Network for Greening the Financial System
•The Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has been joined by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as an observer. ADB has joined the network to fulfil its corporate strategy “the Strategy 2030” goals such as building climate and disaster resilience, enhancing environmental sustainability, fostering regional cooperation and integration, tackling climate change, and strengthening governance and institutional capacity.

 •With this, ADB has joined the ranks of the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, World Bank and the International Finance Corporation as NGFS observers. Network for Greening the Financial System is a group of central banks and supervisors who are inclined to share best practices and contribute to the development of environment and climate risk management in the financial sector.

4) Care Ratings forecasts Indian Economy to contract by 6.4%
•Care Ratings has forecasted Indian economy to contract by 6.4% for the financial year 2020-21. The rating agency has slashed the GDP growth rate of Indian economy citing continued restrictions in the economic activities due to the lockdown on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also expects that the positive growth will come from only agriculture and the government sector.

5) GoI extends tenure of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as NHAI Chairman
•The extension of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu‘s tenure as the chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been approved by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). His tenure has been extended for a period of six months beyond 21st of July 2020 to 21st of January 2021.

 •Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre and took charge as the chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in October 2019.
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Employment News 04 July to 10 July 2020 Download pdf

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The HINDU Notes – 04th July 2020

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📰 ‘India won’t import power equipment from China’

The strategic sector is vulnerable to cyberattacks, says R.K. Singh

•Union Power Minister R.K. Singh on Friday said India will not import power equipment from China, saying the sector, being strategic and essential, was vulnerable to cyberattacks.

•At a virtual conference with the States, the Minister said equipment imports from China and Pakistan would not be permitted.

•The State power distribution companies should not place orders with Chinese firms for equipment.

•Highlighting the need for self-reliance in the sector, Mr. Singh said the country’s power equipment import bill was about Rs. 71,000 crore during 2018-19, including purchases worth over Rs. 20,000 crore from China, even when the country had manufacturing facilities. As the sector was vulnerable to cyberattacks, Mr. Singh said, the imported equipment would be checked for any malware like Trojan.

📰 Avoid miscalculation, says China
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Insights IAS Current Affairs June 2020 Hindi PDF

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Assessing the National Institutional Ranking Framework

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What is the issue?
  • The National Institutional Ranking Framework’s (NIRF) rankings have become the big game in higher education.
  • In this context, here is an assessment if the rankings are really working to fulfil the purpose or not.
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THE HINDU NEWSPAPER IMPORTANT ARTICLES 04.07.2020

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Friday, July 03, 2020

VISION IAS Daily Current Affairs Compilation June 2020 PDF

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Daily Current Affairs, 03rd July 2020

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1) World Sports Journalists Day 2020: 2nd July
•World Sports Journalists Day is observed globally on 2nd July every year. The day aims to acknowledge the work of sports journalists & to encourage them to do better at their work. The day was established in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). This year 2020 marks the 96th anniversary of AIPS.

2) World Bank Approves $750 Million Emergency Response Program for MSME
•The World Bank has approved a $750 million MSME Emergency Response program for MSMEs in India. The MSME Emergency Response program aims to support increased flow of finance in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. MSMEs are presently burdened with cancelled orders, loss of customers including the supply chain disruptions, resulting in a sharp fall in revenues. This has led to cash flow shortage and potentially leading to solvency problems.

 •Through its MSME Emergency Response program, World Bank will address the present liquidity and credit needs of about 1.5 million viable MSMEs. The program is expected to help these MSMEs withstand the impact of the sudden shock. The World Bank Group will address the above issues along with its private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) by supporting the government’s initiatives in order to protect the MSME sector by unlocking liquidity, strengthening Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFCs) and Small Finance Bank (SFBs), and Enabling financial innovations.

3) GoI approves Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs/HFCs
•The Government of India has approved the Special liquidity scheme of Rs 30,000 crore for Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFCs)/ Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). The Special liquidity scheme has been launched with a prime objective of improving the liquidity position of NBFCs/HFCs via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will offer funds for the Scheme by subscribing to government guaranteed special securities issued by the Trust. An unconditional and irrevocable guarantee would be provided by the Government of India, to the special securities issued by the Trust.

4) GoI declares entire Nagaland as “disturbed area” for 6 months
•The Government of India has declared the entire Nagaland as “disturbed area”. The declaration has been made for a further period of six months i.e. till end December. Supporting the declaration, Ministry of Home Affairs mentioned in its notification that the area comprising the whole Nagaland is in a disturbed and dangerous condition and hence the use of armed forces for “the maintenance of public order” is necessary.

 •Nagaland has been placed under the coverage of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for almost six decades. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) empowers the armed forces to search and arrest, and to open fire if it seems necessary for “the maintenance of public order”.




5) French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe resigns
•French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has resigned from his post ahead of a government reshuffle by President Emmanuel Macron. As per the announcement made by the French Presidency, Edouard Philippe will handle the government affairs until a new cabinet would be named.

 •This is a part of the President Emmanuel Macron plans to strengthen his green credentials and refashion his centrist government ahead of a possible re-election bid. He is planning to boost the two remaining years of his term by focusing on efforts to relaunch the French economy post the COVID-19 crisis.

6) Siddhartha Mukherjee & Raj Chetty honored as ‘Great Immigrants 2020’
•Indian Americans Pulitzer Prize-winning physician author, Siddhartha Mukherjee and Harvard economist Raj Chetty figure among 38 naturalized US citizens on Carnegie Corporation of New York’s 2020 list of ‘Great Immigrants’ for their role in combating COVID-19 pandemic.

 7) India-Bangladesh forms LPG joint venture
•India and Bangladesh has signed an agreement for the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company (JVC). This 50:50 Joint Venture Company has been formed for LPG business in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed between the RR Holdings Ltd., Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the holding company of Beximco LPG of Bangladesh, and IOC Middle East FZE, Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

 •The Joint Venture Company (JVC) will help in reducing the import cost of LPG and provide it to the people of Bangladesh at an affordable price. It also aims to expand into other linked businesses such as LNG, Petrochemicals, including the LPG export through pipeline to the North East India.

8) A book titled “The Future of Higher Education” released by M Venkaiah Naidu
•Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has virtually released a book titled “Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends“. The book is authored by CA V Pattabhi Ram. The Virtual event was hosted by ICT Academy.

9) Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan passes away
•Veteran Bollywood choreographer, Saroj Khan passed away. She was popularly known as Saroj Khan but her real name is Nirmala Nagpal. She joined the Indian film industry as a child artiste, playing the younger Shyama in Nazarana. She eventually became a background dancer in 1950s films like Bimal Roy’s “Madhumati” under the guidance of dance director B. Sohanlal.
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