Title Daily Current Affairs Capsule 30th July 2020 - wifistudy

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Daily Current Affairs Capsule
            Title2020
       30th July

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: 30th July

The world day against trafficking in persons is marked on July 30 every year.

      The day is observed every year to raise awareness about the menace of human trafficking and to protect
       the human rights of the victims.
      The day is also dedicated to promote and protect the rights of people.
      The 2020 theme for the World Day Against Trafficking: “Committed to the Cause-Working on the
       Frontline to End Human Trafficking”.

Lord Ram's images to be displayed in Times Square to celebrate Ram Temple's groundbreaking ceremony

Images of Lord Ram and 3D portraits of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be beamed across the giant
billboards in the iconic

      Times Square in New York on August 5 to celebrate the temple's groundbreaking ceremony, with
       organisers describing the commemoration as a one-of-a-kind and a historic event.

   Beginning from 8 AM on August 5 till 10 PM, images of the words ‘Jai Shri Ram' in Hindi and English,
       Lord Ram's portraits and videos, 3D portraits of the temple's design and architecture as well as pictures of
       the laying of the foundation stone by Modi will be displayed across several billboards on Times Square.

Guwahati gets Northeast's first manhole cleaning robot 'BANDICOOT'

The Guwahati Development Department Minister inaugurated the city's first manhole cleaning robot to ensure
minimal human involvement to clean the sewers.

      Guwahati is the first city in the entire Northeast region to get a manhole cleaning robot. Named
       'BANDICOOT'.
      The BANDICOOT robot was developed by a Start-up India company called Genrobotics under the Make
       in India initiative, funded by CSR of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
      Guwahati is the third city in the entire country to procure this innovative technology to clean manholes
       after Gurugram and Coimbatore.

HRD Ministry to be renamed as Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has been renamed as the Ministry of Education.

The Union Cabinet has approved the change in the name of the ministry.

      The HRD Ministry is currently headed by Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
      The HRD ministry name was adopted in 1985, during the tenure of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi,
       as it was changed from the Ministry of Education.
      The changes in the name of the ministry have been proposed in order to focus on education and learning.

Asian Development Bank approves three million US dollar grant to India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a three million US dollar grant to India from its Asia Pacific
Disaster Response Fund (APDRF).

      This grant will further support the government’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
      This support will enhance disease surveillance and help in early detection, contact tracing, and treatment.
      ADB approved a 1.5 billion US dollar COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support (CARES)
       Programme to support India in its immediate pandemic response efforts.

Delhi govt reduces VAT on diesel to 16.75 pct

The Delhi government has reduced VAT on diesel from 30 per cent to 16.75 per cent .

      The decision was taken following a state cabinet meeting, The cut in VAT on diesel would reduce the
       price of the automobile and industrial fuel in Delhi to 73 rupees 64 paise.
      The price of diesel will come down by eight rupees 36 paise per litre in the national capital.
      Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the rate of VAT on diesel was being brought back to 16.75
       percent from 30 percent.

First govt-run interstate chopper service flagged off in Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, the first government-run inter-state chopper service that connects Dehradun to Garhwal hills was
flagged off. It will boost tourism in the hills.

      The flight on the Dehradun-New Tehri-Srinagar-Garhwal Gauchar route is operated by the state-run
       Pawan Hans Limited under the Central Government's Regional Connectivity Scheme of 'Ude Desh Ka
       Aam Nagrik'.
      The flight was flagged off virtually by the Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri and Chief
       Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.
      The airfare between Dehradun and New Tehri has been fixed at 2,903 rupees and the distance will be
       covered in 25 minutes.
      One has to spend a similar amount to travel on Tehri-Srinagar and Srinagar-Gauchar route.
      The helicopter service would boost Char Dham Yatra tourism since Dehradun has direct connectivity now
       with Gauchar in Chamoli district which houses Badri Nath Temple one of the four shrines in the state.

Bharti AXA General Insurance starts ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’ campaign

Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched a crop insurance campaign titled ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’.

      It has been launched for farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka to encourage them about their yield
       protection and financial security.
      Bharti AXA General Insurance will ensure the farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka for a period of three
       years under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY).
      Bharti AXA General Insurance has received Rs 800 crore worth crop insurance mandate from the
       governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka for 3 years.

   Apart from this, under ‘Bohot Zaroori Hai’, the farming communities will be made aware about the
       relevance and significance of crop insurance that mitigates the rural distress caused by crop failure or
       damage due to factors like unseasonal rains, monsoon failure, storms, floods, pests and diseases.

Namami Gange project included in ‘Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration'

This year, the Namami Gange project has been included in the prestigious ‘Prime Minister’s Awards for
Excellence in Public Administration'.

      National Mission for Clean Ganga, NMCG, DG Rajiv Ranjan Mishra instructed District Magistrates and
       other officials associated with the District Ganga Committees to submit their nominations for this year's
       prestigious award.
      Objective of National Mission for Clean Ganga is not limited only to the nirmalta and aviralta of the
       Ganga, but to develop a sustainable socioeconomic zone around the holy river and its tributaries, which
       will give a boost to the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign.

SS Motivation Founder & CEO Sunil ydv SS Receives Karamveer Chakra Award from United Nations
and ICONGO

Founder of SS Motivation, World record holder Sunil ydv SS was honoured with “Karmaveer Chakra Award" by
Global Fellowship Award instituted by United Nations and International Confederation of NGO (iCONGO).

      He received the award for his relentless contribution to society through his Telegram channel “SS
       Motivation.”
      He addresses social issues and motivates people every day through his channel.

   Sunil belongs to Budhi Bawal in Alwar, Rajasthan, and he achieved 127 million views in 2019, one of the
       highest global records attained by a Telegram channel that addresses and provides solutions to Indian
       social issues along with motivational content.
      He has been nominated and awarded more than 30 international, national and State awards since 2019.

Jamie Vardy wins Premier League’s Golden Boot award

Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy has bagged the Premier Leagues Golden Boot football award after netting 23
goals across the 2019/20 season.

      He beat Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (22 goals), Southampton Danny Ings (22 goals), and
       Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling (20 goals) to scoop the prestigious individual award.
      Jamie is the first Leicester City player to claim the award and is only the second Englishman after Harry
       Kane to take the crown in the last 20 years.
      Manchester City’s Brazilian keeper Ederson won the Golden Glove award.

Bollywood action director Parvez Khan passes away

Bollywood action director Parvez Khan has passed away.

      Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who collaborated with Parvez on his 2013 National Award-winning film
       Shahid, remembered him as a skillful and energetic artiste.
      Some of his well-known films include Andhadhun, Badlapur, Bullett Raja, Fukrey, Ra-One, Johnny
       Gaddaar, Vishwaroopam, Vishwaroopam 2, Dev.D, Gangster, Sehar, Ab Tak Chhappan, The Legend Of
       Bhagat Singh, Soldier, and Mr And Mrs Khiladi.