Dear aspirants, to crack any type of competitive examination current affairs plays a significant role and for that we are providing daily important news that are most important for your examination. So we are here for you to provide the important Recent and Latest Current Affairs 27 June 2020.
Current Affairs 27 June 2020 includes all newspapers such as The Hindu, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Times of India, PTI, Indian Express, and all Government official websites.
1. PM Modi launches ‘Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan’ for migrant workers
- It is launched in 31 districts of the state.
- These districts have more than 25,000 returnee migrant workers, including 5 aspirational districts also.
- Loan amount of 5900 Cr will be distributed to 2.40 lakh units.
2. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launches ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App
- Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App.
- It is under the Digital India scheme.
- The app has been developed by the Indian Red Cross Society through a video conference.
- The Health Minister is also the Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society.
- PM Narendra Modi launched Digital India scheme in 2015.
3. Avaada Energy to set up 350 MW solar plant in Maharashtra
- The project has been awarded by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL).
- The project is expected to be commissioned by January 2022.
- Chairman & Managing Director of MSEDCL : Aseemkumar Gupta.
4. Australia & New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
- Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
- The island neighbours beat Colombia 22-13 in a vote by the FIFA Council.
- The Women’s World Cup, which Launched in 1991, has never been hosted in South America.
- FIFA president : Gianni Infantino.
5. Swedish company Crunchfish to offer Bluetooth payments in India
- Crunchfish, a Swedish company, is in conversation with MobiKwik, PhonePe, Google Pay and many leading FinTechs and Mobile Payment companies in India to offer Bluetooth payment solutions.
- In Sweden, Crunchfish has integrated with Swish, a top mobile payment.
- CEO of Crunchfish : Joachim Samuelson.
6. IRDAI sets-up panel for drone insurance
- IRDAI = Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
- It has set-up a working group to study the insurance coverage around the rising usage of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RAPS) or commonly termed as Drones.
- Anjan Dey is Chairman of the committee.
- The group has been asked to submit a report within six weeks.
7. YES Bank launches digital wallet ‘Yuva Pay’
- YES Bank in association with UDMA Technologies has announced the launch of a unique digital wallet ‘Yuva Pay’.
- The app is for smart phone and feature phone users.
- App ensures contactless payment where the data securely will be sent to the banks on a real time basis.
- Chief Operating Officer of YES Bank : Anita Pai.
8. ABB Power Grids India signs MoU with National Institute of Technology, Warangal
- ABB Power Grids India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NITW), Telangana.
- Signed MoU for cooperation to drive smart electric grid technology education, skills development and research activities.
- ABB Power Grids India, Managing Director : Venu Nuguri.
9. J&K Bank launches products to provide financial support to business communities
- J&K Bank has launched two products titled ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20’ and ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses’.
- It is meant to provide adequate financial support to different business communities.
- J&K Lt Governor : G C Murmu.
10. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to set up taskforce for ‘Golden Hour’ accident claims
- MoRTH will set up a ten-member task force to work out the modalities of funding motor accident victims’ treatment during the crucial ‘Golden Hour’.
- The NHA will be the nodal agency for coordinating payments made to the hospitals that treat such patients.
- The golden hour is the first hour after an accident occurs.
11. Google Photos gets new logo, map view, improved Memories with new overhaul for Android, iOS
- Google Photos has received a major overhaul as part of the new update, version 5.0, which has led to the introduction of a new design, a new logo, and new features.
- The app is now divided into just 3 sections to give ‘more prominence’ to photos and videos.
- Google Photos was announced in May 2015.
So, these are all the latest important Current Affairs 27 June 2020.
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