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 8 July 2020.
Current Affairs 8 July 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. Ex-Corporate Affairs secretary Injeti Srinivas appointed IFSCA chairman
- Former Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas was appointed the first chairman of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
- IFSCA is a unified authority for regulating all financial services in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- His appointment was approved for a period of 3 years.
2. Indian Railways sets up solar plant in Bina to directly power railway overhead line
- Bina is located in Madhya Pradesh.
- According to Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav, for the first time in the world, such a unique power plant has been installed.
- Union Minister for Railways : Piyush Goyal.
3. NHRC forms expert panel to study COVID impact on human rights
- The National Human Rights Commission has constituted an 11-member committee to study impact of Covid-19 on human rights and future response of the government.
- The expert panel would be headed by Dr K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India.
- NHRC Chairman : H L Dattu.
4. PM Modi to unveil Asia’s largest solar plant in MP on July 10
- It will happen via video conferencing.
- It is established in the Rewa district of Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh.
- It is one of the largest single-site solar plants in Asia.
- Noor Complex is World’s largest concentrated solar power plant.
5. Indian Railways to transform itself as ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network by 2030
- It is endeavouring to be self-reliant for its energy needs by utilising its vacant land for renewable energy projects.
- This would help in making Railways green as well as Atma-Nirbhar.
6. Israel launches reconnaissance satellite
- Israel launched the latest in a series of reconnaissance satellites on the Shavit rocket.
- Israel Aerospace Industries announced the successful launch of the Ofek 16 satellite.
- It is an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite “with advanced capabilities.
- Israel Capital : Jerusalem.
- Currency: Shekel.
7. India, Afghanistan ink 5 agreements to develop educational infra in Afghan provinces
- With the move seen as a reiteration of New Delhi’s support to Kabul at a time when the war-torn country’s peace process is confronting challenges.
- Afghanistan President : Ashraf Ghani.
8. Indian Coast Guard & Indonesia Coast Guard sign MoU to boost maritime relations
- This will enhance collaborative and cooperative engagements.
- Director General of Indian Coast Guard : K Natarajan.
9. India’s First NPNT Compliant Drone Flight Successfully Completed
- Quidich is proud to announce the successful completion of India’s First No-Permission No-Take off (NPNT) compliant drone flight on the A200 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).
- The flight was carried out in a green zone identified by the DGCA.
- It marks a breakthrough in online testing and permission systems.
10. YES Bank launches instant loan disbursement facility
- YES Bank has launched a solution for instant disbursement of retail loans for the bank’s pre-approved liability account holders.
- Called Loan in Seconds, the algorithm assesses a loan application in real-time and eliminates the need for documentation.
- YES Bank MD and CEO : Prashant Kumar.
11. MP: ‘Intzaar Aap Ka’ campaign started in order to attract tourists
- Madhya Pradesh in order to attract tourists to the tourist places of the state ‘Intzaar Aap Ka’ (waiting for you) campaign has started on social media platforms.
- It is inviting tourists for safe outing at various religious, natural & archaeological sites.
- MP Chief Minister : Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
12. Karnataka launches Weavers’ Sammaan Yojana
- Karnataka CM B. S. Yeddyurappa launched Weavers Sammaan Yojana.
- Under this scheme, 19,744 handloom weavers in the state will get annual financial assistance of Rs 2,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- The govt has allocated Rs. 10.96 cr for this.
- Around 40,634 weavers registered with Seva Sindhu software.
13. Earl Cameron: British film and TV star actor dies aged 102
- Earl Cameron, one of the first black actors to forge a successful career in British film and television, has died aged 102.
- Cameron first appeared on screen in the 1951 film Pool of London, in a rare starring role for a black actor.
- He was the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
So, these are all the latest important Current Affairs 8 July 2020.
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