Current Affairs 2020

PM Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address to the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of 15th August 2020 – 74th Independence Day of India shortly. Stay tuned for live updates from PM Modi’s Independence Day speech Here.

Independence Day 2020 and PM Modi Speech Live Streaming: Know where, when, and how to watch PM Narendra Modi’s speech live from Red Fort on 15th August 2020. Get Direct Links to YouTube and Other Live Streaming platforms for PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech 2020 Here.

The President stated that the celebrations of Independence Day this year will be rather restrained, as the world confronts a deadly virus that has disrupted all activities and altered the world we lived in before pandemic.

Indian Navy has pushed forward a proposal to urgently acquire 10 ship-borne drones that will help the force keep a close eye on the activities of the adversaries. 

The self-sufficiency for various medical equipment including PPE can be seen in the light of ‘Make in India’ spirit which has been embedded in the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan.

Turkey recently deployed survey ship Orus Reis to undertake seismic research for energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean sea, in an area that is claimed by both Turkey and Greece. 

Israel UAE peace agreement: US President Donald Trump has announced a historic peace deal between Israel and UAE, under which Israel has agreed to suspend its plans to annex parts of the West Bank.

The US Department of State advisory announced that the dependents of the H-1B visas holders including spouses and children will also be allowed to travel along with primary visa holders.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a televised video conference call with the ministers announced that for the first time in the world, a vaccine against COVID-19 has been registered.

Saudi Arabia has ended its loan and oil supply to Pakistan, ending the decades-long friendship between the two countries.

The largest country-wide ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ has been organised by the Sports Ministry to encourage fitness and help citizens to get freedom from laziness, obesity, anxiety, stress, and other diseases.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: FIFA and the Asian Confederation jointly decided to reschedule the upcoming qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, which was scheduled for February 2021 in New Zealand, has been postponed to February-March 2022. 

As per the BCCI guidelines, the players will be required to sign the form acknowledging the risks involved with the resumption of training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vivo felt that  sponsoring IPL will do more harm than good to its brand amid the growing opposition to Chinese brands in India after the Galwan clash. 

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has scanned about 75 per cent of the starry sky during its primary mission which ended on July 6, 2020.

Covaxin has been tested on 375 volunteers who were enrolled at 12 sites in India. As per the investigators, two doses of vaccine are being administered to each volunteer.

With the introduction of this new facility, Railway employees will be able to apply for a pass online from anywhere and can get the E-Pass generated online.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a televised video conference call with the ministers announced that for the first time in the world, a vaccine against COVID-19 has been registered.

The technologies provided by Israel include an Artificial Intelligence video-oriented and voice-operated autonomous personal AI assistant robot.

The 6.7 km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) will be the largest civilian infrastructure project in the Maldives, which will connect Male with three neighbouring islands- Gulhifahu, Villingili, Thilafushi.

The provided assistance is aimed at improving health capacities and infrastructure in the Caribbean country.

The 'Transparent Taxation - Honouring the Honest' platform includes 3 major reforms- faceless assessment, faceless appeal and taxpayers' charter.

Under the scheme, the government aims at providing loans of up to Rs. 10,000 to the street vendors to restart their business post-COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) project database will help in providing real-time updates for domestic and foreign investors in the infrastructure projects.

Mt. Sinabung, which was dormant volcano for almost 400 years, roared back to life in 2010. 

EIA 2020 Notification Draft proposed by Union Government to amend the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006. Know here what is EIA, what changes are introduced in EIA Draft 2020 and the issues raised against it. PDF Download EIA Draft here.

The Environment Minister noted that India believes that Equity, Common but differentiated responsibilities, finance and technology partnerships are key pillars for attaining global goals of climate change mitigation and adaptation.

National Green Tribunal has specifically banned the general permission for the withdrawal of groundwater, especially to the commercial entities without an environment impact assessment.

Under Vriksharopan Abhiyan, Amit Shah has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of six eco-parks and tourism sites.

PM Modi Independence Day Speech Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address to the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of 15th August 2020 – 74th Independence Day of India shortly. Stay tuned for live updates from PM Modi’s Independence Day speech Here.

Independence Day 2020 and PM Modi Speech Live Streaming: Know where, when, and how to watch PM Narendra Modi’s speech live from Red Fort on 15th August 2020. Get Direct Links to YouTube and Other Live Streaming platforms for PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech 2020 Here.

A joint team of senior officials of Air India, security officers, and senior government officials has left for the United States to accept the delivery of VVIP aircraft Air India One.

The President stated that the celebrations of Independence Day this year will be rather restrained, as the world confronts a deadly virus that has disrupted all activities and altered the world we lived in before pandemic.

Indian Navy has proposed to immediately procure 10 ship-based drones to help keep a close eye on the activities of opponent countries.

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The objective to create the Current Affairs QnA video is to assist you in your preparation for various competitive exams like IAS, PCS, Banking, SSC, Railways etc. This video covers
important Current Affairs questions and its explanations.

The objective to create the Current Affairs QnA video is to assist you in your preparation for various competitive exams like IAS, PCS, Banking, SSC, Railways etc. This video covers
important Current Affairs questions and its explanations.

The objective to create the Current Affairs QnA video is to assist you in your preparation for various competitive exams like IAS, PCS, Banking, SSC, Railways etc. This video covers
important Current Affairs questions and its explanations.

The objective to create the Current Affairs QnA video is to assist you in your preparation for various competitive exams like IAS, PCS, Banking, SSC, Railways etc. This video covers
important Current Affairs questions and its explanations.