Title Daily Current Affairs Capsule 1st July 2020 - wifistudy

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        1st July

China forces birth control on Uighur Muslims

The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as
part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population.

      This was found in an investigation conducted by the United States-based news agency Associated Press
       (AP).
      Among the Muslim minorities in China, most belong to Uyghurs ethnic groups.
      Minority women in Xinjiang are regularly forced to take pregnancy checks and to take IUDs.

National Chartered Accountants Day: 01 July

National Chartered Accountants Day or CA Day is celebrated on July 1 every year.

      This day is celebrated to commemorate the finding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
       (ICAI) by the parliament of India in 1949.
      ICAI is India’s national professional accounting body and also the second biggest accounting organization
       in the world.

   The ICAI is the sole licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting profession in
       India.

National Doctor's Day: 01 July

National Doctor's Day is celebrated every year on 1 July.

      It is observed every year to thank the doctors and physicians for their relentless service to humanity.
      The theme of this year's Doctors Day is 'Lessen the mortality of COVID 19'.
      The first National Doctor's day was celebrated in July 1991.
      In India, this day marks the birth as well as the death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
      He was one of the most renowned physicians in India and former Chief Minister of West Bengal.

India-Bangladesh form 50:50 Joint Venture Company for LPG business in Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh signed an agreement for the formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company (JVC) for LPG
business in Bangladesh.

      The new Joint venture company set up takes further the ‘neighbourhood first’ policy of the government
       of India.
      The energy cooperation between India and Bangladesh has made big strides in recent times.
      The new Joint venture is another step in the same direction.
      The Joint Venture Company will help reduce the cost of imprt of LPG and make it more affordable for
       the consumers in Bangladesh.
      The company plans to diversify into LPG export to the north eastern states of India from Bangladesh
       which will prove to be a win-win situation for both the countries.

Van Mahotsav week : 1-7 July 2020

Van Mahotsav is an annual one week tree planting festival observed from 1-7 July 2020 in India.

      During this festival thousands of trees are planted all over India.
      In 1950, it was started by K. M. Munshi, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Food at that time.
      It was started to create awareness in the mind of the people for the conservation of forests and planting of
       new trees.

Ladakh pays homage to Col Chhewang Rinchen on his 23rd Death Anniversary

Ladakh has remembered and paid homage to Col Chhewang Rinchen on his 23rd Death Anniversary.

      He was one of the six people to be decorated with Two Maha Veer Chakra awards.
      He was the youngest ever recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest Indian gallantry
       decoration.
      On 21 October 2019 Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Col Chewang Rinchen Setu, India's
       highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge, in eastern Ladakh just 45 km from the border with China.
      The 1400-ft long bridge on Shyok River, at 14,650 ft is strategically located on the Darbuk–Shyok–DBO
       Road between Leh and Karakoram Pass.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches piped water project ''Har Ghar Jal'' for Bundelkhand region

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ambitious piped water project ''Har Ghar Jal'' that
means water to every house for Bundelkhand region.

      The 12 projects for which the foundation stone was laid by the Chief Minister are part of the ''Jal Jeevan
       Mission'' Har Ghar Jal, started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
      The first phase of the project which costs 2185 crores in the 3 districts of Bundelkhand region will be
       covered.
      A population of 14 lakh under 770 village panchayats in Mahoba, Lalitpur and Jhansi will benefit from it.
      Surface water and underground water will be used to provide drinking water through taps in every
       household of the region.
      Work for this first phase is expected to complete in the next 2 years.

IIT Madras launches India’s first online BSc degree in programming and data science

Indian Institute of Technology -Madras has launched the world’s first ever online degree (B.Sc) and diploma
courses in programming and data science.

      Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched the programme through a webinar.
      Anyone who has passed class 12th examination can enrol in the online course.
      Moreover, there are no age restrictions for learners. The online application process will begin soon.

Eight core industries output contracts 23.4% in May 2020

The output of eight core infrastructure industries shrank by 23.4 per cent in May due to the coronavirus-induced
lockdown.

      The growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for May 2020 declined by 23.4% (provisional) compared
       to decline of 37 percent (provisional) in the previous month of April 2020.
      Its cumulative growth during April to May, 2020-21 was -30.0 per cent.
      Out of the total items included in the Index of Industrial Production, the Eight Core Industries comprises
       40.27 percent weight of the total.
      The Eight Core Industries are: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement,
       Electricity.

Swiggy ties up with ICICI Bank to launch digital wallet

To enable a ‘single-click’ checkout experience on its platform, on demand delivery platform Swiggy launched its
own digital wallet ‘Swiggy Money’ in partnership with ICICI Bank.

      The digital wallet will enable its customers to store money and be used for all food orders on Swiggy.
      ‘Swiggy Money’ is powered by ICICI Bank’s ‘insta wallet service’, which is built on a cloud platform
       with API integration.
      It enables Swiggy to create a digital wallet instantly for its customers.

India's AI enabled MyGov Corona Helpdesk wins two global awards

India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled MyGov Corona Helpdesk has bagged two awards at the Global
Leadership Summit and Festival of AI and Emerging Technology, CogX 2020.

      AI enabled MyGov Corona Helpdesk bagged two awards under categories of Best Innovation for Covid-
       19 - Society and People’s Choice Covid-19 Overall Winner.
      The recently held CogX 2020 is a prestigious Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI and Emerging
       Technology held annually in London.

Kiren Rijiju launches NADA app to help athletes stay updated about banned substances

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju unveiled National Anti-Doping Agency's first mobile app to provide information
about prohibited substances and their inadvertent use.

      The initiative is an important step towards dope-free sports.
      The app aims to create a bridge between athletes and the NADA by providing easily accessible information
       on various aspects of sport, and most importantly about prohibited substances and their inadvertent use
       which may affect the career of athletes.
      To ensure a smoother, quicker process of dope test for athletes, the app allows a doping control officer to
       record their availability to conduct a test through this app.