National Events
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Birbal Sahai Institute of Palaeosciences
(BSIP)
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Birbal
Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute under the
Department of Science & Technology (DST), joined hands with the Government
of Uttar Pradesh to combat COVID-19 in the state.
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The
availability of the ancient DNA BSL-2A laboratory in the Institute made it
possible for testing immediately.
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Director
BSIP, Dr. Vandana Prasad
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Haryana
Cabinet clears Ordinance to give 75% private jobs to locals
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West
Bengal plans plasma bank to boost COVID fight.
Economy Related
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World Bank
loan to MSME
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The World Bank and the Government of India today signed the
$750 million agreement for the MSME Emergency Response Programme to support
increased flow of finance into the hands of micro, small, and medium
enterprises (MSMEs), severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
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The World Bank has to date committed $2.75 billion to support
India’s emergency COVID-19 response
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The first $1 billion emergency support - announced in April 2020 -support
to India’s health sector
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Another $1 billion project - approved in May – to increase cash
transfers and food benefits to the poor and vulnerable– accessible to both
rural and urban populations across state boundaries.
Source: PIB
Þ World bank loan to Namami Gange
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World Bank and Government of India signed a $400-million
loan agreement to enhance support for the Namami Gange programme that seeks to
rejuvenate the Ganga river.
Science Technology
Þ Ofek 16
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Spy Satellite
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Launched by Israel
Environmental Issues
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Golden
Birdwing Butterfly
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Golden Birdwing dethrones Southern Birdwing to
become the largest
Butterfly in India
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Binomial
name: Troides aeacus
Appointments
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Injeti Srinivas appointed
chairman of International Financial Services Centres Authority
Sports & Games
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Indian
Olympic Association
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IOA adopts new logo as it marks 100 years of participation in
Olympic games
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To be launched on 15th August 2020
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